Ray's in the City

Ray's in the City holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, which is the highest tier of recognition and puts it alongside Atlas as one of only two Atlanta restaurants at that level. The list is deep, global, and organized with the kind of precision that makes a 500+ selection program feel navigable rather than overwhelming. The sommelier team is strong, and the by-the-glass program offers enough range to sample across regions without committing to a full bottle.

Downtown location with the energy of a high-volume restaurant that has not sacrificed wine quality for throughput. The menu covers seafood and steaks with equal commitment, and the wine list is built to handle both. This is a restaurant where a table of four can order oysters, steak, lobster, and a vegetarian entree and still find a single bottle that works for everyone.

Ray's in the City is the downtown counterpart to the suburban Ray's on the River, but the wine program here operates at a different level. The Best of Award recognition means the list has been vetted by critics who evaluate thousands of programs annually. If you are downtown and want a wine-forward dinner, this is the first call.