18 Oaks Steakhouse Earns 2025 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award

18 Oaks, an Upscale Steakhouse at Luxury 600-Acre Resort, Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine

18 Oaks, located amidst the Texas Hill Country in the 600-acre JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine.

“A wine list is a restaurant’s identity in print, and this year’s Wine Spectator Restaurant Award winners reflect both deep knowledge and a passion for discovery,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “I proudly present the 3,811 restaurants worldwide that earned a Restaurant Award this year—we raise a glass to all our winners.”

Note From Wine Director at 18 Oaks, Bo Donnelly

“We are honored to receive Wine Spectator’s 2025 Award of Excellence,” said Bo Donnelly, Wine Director at 18 Oaks. “This recognition is a reflection of our dedication to curating a thoughtful and diverse wine list that enhances every dining experience at our resort. Our team is passionate about pairing exceptional wines with the finest steaks and Hill Country flavors, and this award inspires us to continue elevating our program for our guests.”

About About 18 Oaks Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards

Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards represent the world’s only program focused exclusively on restaurant wine service. They are assigned on three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,010; 1,704; and 97 winners this year in each respective category.

The resort’s signature, upscale steakhouse has won the Award of Excellence, which recognizes restaurants whose wine lists feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.

Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue becomes available to readers July 15th.

Nestled just a short drive from San Antonio International Airport and downtown San Antonio, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa spans 600 picturesque acres with an abundance of adventures and on-site activities. The award-winning resort boasts 1,002 recently renovated guest rooms, eight distinctive dining options, two 18-hole PGA TOUR championship golf courses, the expansive nine-acre River Bluff Water Experience, over 265,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and a world-class spa.

Reserve a Table or Book Your Stay

To reserve your table at 18 Oaks, please visit OpenTable. To book your stay at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, please contact the resort at 210-276-2500 or visit www.jwsanantonio.com.

About JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

Welcome to a San Antonio resort truly worthy of the Lone Star State. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has firmly established itself as the city’s premier luxury destination and the most renowned resort in the magnificent Texas Hill Country. Rated 4-Diamonds by AAA and just 12 miles north of San Antonio International Airport, the resort features two 18-hole TPC San Antonio golf courses, Lantana Spa, the 9-acre River Bluff Water Experience, seven distinctive restaurants, 265,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space, and more than 1,000 custom-designed guest rooms. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is a proud participant of various environmental, energy conservation and waste reduction initiatives. The San Antonio resort hotel is sure to make any visit an unforgettable experience, and it all comes with JW Marriott’s impeccable service and lavish amenities. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful respite, productive meeting or exciting and fun-filled family vacation, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is designed not just to exceed expectations but redefine them. For information, call 1-210-276-2500 or visit the resort online, and on Instagram and Facebook.

About Wine Spectator 

Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches around 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews. Parent company M. Shanken Communications, Inc., also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Shanken’s Impact Newsletter.