(Cape Elizabeth, Maine June 23, 2025) Maine’s Inn by the Sea has been awarded Wine Spectator’s 2025 Best of Award of Excellence announced Nick Shumate, General Manager at the Inn. This second-tier award is a distinction given by Wine Spectator magazine to restaurants who achieve a high level of commitment to their wine programs, and usually offer 350 or more wine selections. These restaurants have knowledgeable service, wines that pair well with the restaurant menus and are considered a great destination for wine lovers according to the magazine.
The Best of Award of Excellence is the second of three levels of recognition with restaurants showcasing an array of wines from leading producers with vintage depth. This year’s winning restaurants were represented in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world according to Wine Spectator.
"We are honored to be recognized for the hard work our food and beverage team has put into realizing our deep and varied cellar, with a carefully curated selection for wine enthusiasts,” stated Shumate. “And we are both grateful and thrilled to be recognized among so many wonderful restaurants who offer such excellent wine experiences.”
Read the winning restaurant profiles at WineSpectator.com/Restaurants or find the complete list in the August 31, 2025 issue of Wine Spectator available on newsstands July 15.
About Sea Glass at Inn by the Sea: Located above a mile of unspoiled sand beach, just 7 miles south of Portland, Sea Glass restaurant at Maine's luxurious Inn by the Sea offers Chef Ramiz Jasic's fresh regionally sourced menus with Atlantic views as backdrop. Whether inside the intimate ocean view restaurant, next to the cozy fire in the lounge or al fresco on seaside decks, Chef Jasic's menus are creative, seasonal and beautifully plated. The Inn's deep wine cellar and servers are ready to suggest the perfect pairing for the Chef's captivating cuisine to complete a truly complete dining experience.
For more information contact Rauni Kew, PR Manager, Inn by the Sea, 40 Bowery Beach Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107. rkew@innbythesea.com 207.799.3134 www.innbythesea.com (Open all year for breakfast, lunch, and dinner)