Judges may award a Jury Prize to lists that they wish to recognize for a particular quality or set of qualities; for example, lists that demonstrate distinctive character and flair, strength in a specific wine style, exceptionally good value, or all-round excellence.
Judges noted excellence in the following establishments
| Acanto Restaurant & Wine Bar |
| Ajuala |
| Aux Beaux Arts |
| Cache Cache |
| Canlis |
| Chin Chin Sydney |
| Compline Restaurant |
| Con Fuego |
| Cru Uncorked |
| Cutler & Co. |
| Cyann Restaurant |
| Duomo |
| Formento’s |
| Gianni’s Steakhouse |
| Gimlet at Cavendish House |
| Grand Lisboa Palace |
| Granita Enoteca |
| Grill Americano |
| Hotel Almhof Schneider |
| Jack’s Brasserie |
| Jonah’s Restaurant and Boutique Hotel |
| Katya Vineyards |
| Kisumé |
| Kuuk |
| La Cuverie by Comte Liger-Belair |
| Lûmé |
| Naro |
| Nobelhart und Schmutzig |
| Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar |
| Quay |
| RPM Italian Chicago |
| Sea Underwater Restaurant & Wine Cellar |
| Sid at The French Café |
| SingleThread Farms |
| Taberna de Haro |
| Tasca d’Almerita – Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia |
| The Barrel Room |
| The Umstead Hotel & Spa |
| The Yeatman |
| Tsunami |
| Vintage ’78 Wine Bar |
| Vintage Chophouse & Tavern |