Beverly Hills

The Terrace is a legitimately deep, thoughtfully assembled list wearing resort hotel clothes — don't let the parasols fool you. If you're in Beverly Hills and want to drink something serious alongside Mediterranean food in a genuinely beautiful setting, this is where we'd send you.

The Polo Lounge is one of the few places in LA where the wine list genuinely matches the room's legend. Markups run steep across the board, but Wednesday half-price night and Sarah Plath's expertise make it worth the pilgrimage — and the McCarthy Salad.

Nerano is the real deal — a serious Italian wine list in a room that knows how to use it, with producers that would make any Piedmont-obsessed collector pay attention. Prices run steep across the board, but for a special occasion Italian dinner in LA, this is where you want to be.

Mastro's is a trophy-list steakhouse through and through — deep cellar, serious producers, and prices that match the zip code. Come with a plan, come on a Wednesday, and let Ridge Monte Bello be your secret weapon.

CUT Beverly Hills is playing a different game than most steakhouses — the depth, the provenance, and the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator all confirm it's earned its place among LA's top wine destinations. Just come with an open wallet and realistic expectations: this list is spectacular, and you will pay for the privilege.

Wally's is a genuine rager — a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner that earns it on the floor every night with one of the deepest, most seriously assembled lists in Los Angeles. Yes, your wallet will feel it, but you'll drink better here than almost anywhere in the city.

Spago Beverly Hills is the real thing — a list that earns its Grand Award year after year with genuine depth, a team that actually knows what's in the cellar, and a Wednesday half-price program that should be on your calendar. Markups run steep across the board, but this is Beverly Hills and the quality justifies the room.