For Food & Wine’s first Global Tastemakers awards, readers voted these restaurants as best in class for ambiance. Alexandra Domrongchai is a food and travel writer based out of New York.

18 best overall values: These picks strike the food/ambience/pricing balance, so you get the most bang for your SRW bucks. Pro tips: Preview all the restaurants’ special SRW menus at ...

Tony, a James Beard Award-winning chef, and Cathy, a master of wine and pairings, have created a gorgeous setting for their award-winning food. The restaurant boasts contemporary decor with an ...