Le Rêve Restaurant & Raw Bar Honored as James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant

Le Rêve Restaurant & Raw Bar, located in the heart of Sheridan, Wyoming, has received national recognition as a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. This honor places Le Rêve among 30 of the most exceptional new restaurants across the country—a distinction that not only celebrates our team’s hard work but also brings pride to the entire Sheridan community.

Being honored as a James Beard Award semifinalist is a remarkable achievement for a boutique restaurant in a town as charming and welcoming as Sheridan. This milestone reflects the vision and commitment of our founders, Christer and Gina Johansson, along with the culinary brilliance of Chef Zoilan Ruiz and our talented team. Together, they’ve crafted a dining experience that seamlessly blends French-inspired cuisine, global flavors, and a warm, inviting ambiance.

More importantly, this honor firmly places Sheridan, Wyoming, on the map as a rising culinary destination, inviting travelers to savor the exceptional cuisine that calls Sheridan home while exploring the unmatched beauty and warm hospitality of our region.

From the entire team at Le Rêve, we extend our gratitude to the James Beard Foundation for this remarkable honor and congratulate the other semifinalists who inspire us daily.

Read the full article to learn more about the 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists!