ARCHITECT

WINNER: REVOLVE DESIGN SHOP
Finalists: Eastwing Architects; Curated Home Design

BATHROOM REMODELING

WINNER: CHARLEENE’S HOUSES
Finalists: Donovan Waterworks; Gramophone Design Build

BUILDER

WINNER: CHARLEENE’S HOUSES
Finalists: Smithouse Design + Build; One Source Contracting

ELECTRICIAN

WINNER: COMMON GROUND
Finalists: Clinton Electric; Idlewylde Electric

FINANCIAL PLANNER

WINNER: WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Finalists: Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors (BWFA); Clear Path Advisory

FLOORING

WINNER: CHESAPEAKE TILE & MARBLE
Finalists: Second Chance Inc.; The Vertical Connection Carpet One

HOME APPLIANCE STORE

WINNER: SECOND CHANCE INC.
Finalists: ABW; ACE Appliance

HOME DECOR SHOP

WINNER: SU CASA FURNITURE
Finalists: Ruxton Mercantile; In Watermelon Sugar

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR

WINNER: CHARLEENE’S HOUSES
Finalists: Gramophone Design Build; Smithouse Design + Build

HOME INSPECTOR

WINNER: ROSS GERMANO,20/20 HOME INSPECTIONS
Finalists: Blue Crab Inspections; Hawkeye Home Inspections

HOME INSURANCE AGENT

WINNER: GOLDSBOROUGH INSURANCE
Finalists: Angela Nesbitt; Mayer & Steinberg

HVAC

WINNER: GREEN COMFORT SYSTEMS
Finalists: Constellation Home; L.A.W Mechanical, LLC

INTERIOR DESIGNER

WINNER: FOLDING CHAIR DESIGN
Finalists: Curated Home Designs; Crosby Jenkins Associates

KITCHEN REMODELING

WINNER: CHARLEENE’S HOUSES
Finalists: Gramophone Design Build; Smithouse Design + Build

LANDSCAPING

WINNER: D BAR PROPERTIES
Finalists: Pinehurst Landscapes; SBC Outdoor Services

LOCKSMITH

WINNER: EASTER’S LOCK & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Finalists: Schott & Son; Pop-A-Lock

MORTGAGE LENDER

WINNER: FIRST HOME MORTGAGE: CANTON BRANCH
Finalists: Kathleen Lauman; Movement Mortgage

PAINTER

WINNER: SHELDON & SONS
Finalists: Malcolm Stoll; Leah’s Painting Service

PAVING/SEALCOATING

WINNER: HARVEST OUTDOOR LIVING
Finalists: Tory Eskanazi; Bayside Asphalt

PEST/RODENT CONTROL

WINNER: BRODY BROTHERS
Finalists: Atlantic Pest Control; Black Tie Termite & Pest Control

PLUMBER

WINNER: HARDY PLUMBING
Finalists: Unlimited Plumbing; Donovan Waterworks

POWER WASHING

WINNER: UNICORN PRESSURE WASHING
Finalist: Elite Power Washing

REAL ESTATE AGENT

WINNER: MOLLY REED
Finalists: Beth Valle; L.A. Benn

ROOFER

WINNER: ROLAND SLATE SERVICE CO., INC.
Finalists: Signature Restoration Solutions LLC; American Design and Build

TECH REPAIR

WINNER: BYTE RIGHT SUPPORT
Finalists: MicroCenter; Juvix the Tech Guy

TITLE COMPANY

WINNER: DEFINITIVE
Finalists: R&P Settlement Group; Cotton Duck

WINDOW INSTALLATION/REPAIR

WINNER: AMERICAN DESIGN & BUILD
Finalists: Constellation Home; Pella Mid-Atlantic

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*If you don’t see your organization listed, please still use the write in slot as the votes will be counted. It will appear within 24 business hours.

Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2026

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Thanks so much for voting in our 2026 Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll! Our Readers’ Poll launched in January as a way for readers to weigh in on their favorite people and places in the local dining scene. Now, the results are in!

Browse readers’ top picks in the list below, and be sure to check out our editorial Best Restaurants winners from the March 2026 issue, here.

If your business has been selected by Baltimoreans as a Best Restaurant Readers’ Poll winner or finalist share your recognition online with these social media assets: Winners Badge | Finalists Badge.

Best African Cuisine
Winner: Dukem Ethiopian Cuisine
Finalists: Jollof Bowl, Spice Kitchen

Best Afghan Cuisine*
Winner: The Helmand

Best Bartender
Winner: Chuck Calloway, Michael’s Cafe
Finalists: Mauricio Mendoza, Taco Love Grill; Ashlea Zahner, Magerks Pub

Best Brunch
Winner: Yeiboh Kitchen
Finalists: Miss Shirley’s Cafe, Cece’s Roland Park

Best Chef
Winner: Héctor Romero, Alma Cocina Latina
Finalists: Eric Houseknecht, Thames Street Oyster House; Fabricio Aguilar, Michael’s Cafe

Best Chesapeake Fare
Winner: Thames Street Oyster House
Finalists: Koco’s Pub, The Urban Oyster

Best Chinese Cuisine
Winner: Nihao
Finalists: Joey Chiu’s Greenspring Inn, Nine Tailed Fox

Best Cocktail Program
Winner: Patterson Pins
Finalists: The Bluebird Cocktail Room; Dutch Courage

Best Comfort Food
Winner: Tito’s Fried Chicken
Finalists: Ekiben, Frank’s Pizza & Pasta

Best Desserts
Winner: Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop
Finalists: Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, Café Dear Leon

Best Food Truck
Winner: Bruiser’s Grill
Finalists: Love Crust Pizza, La Migueleña

Best French Cuisine
Winner: Petit Louis Bistro
Finalists: Le Comptoir Du Vin, Charleston*

Best Fusion Cuisine
Winner: Ekiben
Finalists: Midlina, Mera Kitchen Collective

Best Greek Cuisine
Winner: Samos Restaurant
Finalists: Estiatorio Plaka, Cypriana

Best Indian Cuisine
Winner: Peerce’s
Finalists: Mount Everest Restaurant, Royal Taj

Best Interior Design
Winner: The Urban Oyster
Finalists: Cece’s Roland Park, Ammoora

Best Italian Cuisine
Winner: Frank’s Pizza & Pasta
Finalists: Arturo’s Trattoria, Benny’s

Best Japanese Cuisine
Winner: Azumi
Finalists: Sushibruce Ya, Yama Sushi

Best Korean Cuisine
Winner: Jong Kak*
Finalists: Honey Pig, Kong Pocha

Best Mediterranean Cuisine*
Winner: Costiera
Finalist: Zaatar Mediterranean Restaurant

Best Mexican Cuisine
Winner: Taco Love Grill
Finalists: Clavel, El Salto

Best Middle Eastern Cuisine
Winner: Ammoora
Finalists: Lebanese Taverna, Café Fili

Best New Restaurant
Winner: The Duchess
Finalists: Patterson Pins, Natalie’s Seafood Kitchen

Best Nonalcoholic Drink Program
Winner: Patterson Pins
Finalists: Clavel, Gunther & Co.

Best Outdoor Dining
Winner: Nick’s Fish House
Finalists: Cece’s Roland Park, Peerce’s

Best Pizza Place
Winner: Frank’s Pizza & Pasta
Finalists: Underground Pizza Co., Pizzeria 081

Best Romantic Restaurant
Winner: Cece’s Roland Park
Finalists: Love Pomelo, La Cuchara

Best Restaurant With Live Music
Winner: Cat’s Eye Pub
Finalists: Nick’s Fish House, Holy Frijoles

Best Server
Winner: Marvin Arriaga, Taco Love Grill
Finalists: Paige Hartlove, Nick’s Fish House; Teresa Marconi, Thames Street Oyster House

Best Steakhouse
Winner: The Prime Rib
Finalists: The Beaumont, La Barrita

Best Thai Cuisine
Winner: Bodhi Corner
Finalists: Mayuree Thai Tavern, The Dara

Best Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine
Winner: Nepenthe Brewing Co.
Finalists: Golden West Cafe, Oleum

Best Wine Program
Winner: Charleston
Finalists: Cece’s Roland Park, Love Pomelo

*Editor’s Notes: All nominations were generated by readers, however, Baltimore magazine staff diligently fact checks poll results upon tallying to ensure the winners list aligns with our journalistic standards of factual accuracy.
• The Helmand was the overwhelming winner chosen by readers in the “Middle Eastern” category. However, Afghanistan is located in South-Central Asia.
• Charleston fuses French techniques with Lowcountry influences.
• As of early 2026, Jong Kak was temporarily closed due to permitting and inspections coinciding with a renovation.
• Costiera and Zaatar were winners chosen by readers in the Italian and Middle Eastern categories, respectively. However, Costiera is Coastal Mediterranean-inspired and Zaatar is a Mediterranean restaurant.

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What makes the Charm City dining scene one of the best in the nation? Every year, our team of food reviewers eat their way through Baltimore to find out, and they deliver their results in our annual Best Restaurants issue (on newsstands February 27, 2026).

But we know that our readers have their own ideas about what makes our food and beverage landscape great—so we created the Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll to honor their picks.

From your top brunch spot to your favorite cocktail program, we want to know your go-to places to grab a bite (or libation) in Baltimore. Show some love to your favorites by nominating them in our annual Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll.

Poll runs January 5-25. Results will be listed in our April 2026 issue, on newsstands March 27, 2026.

Please note:

• All nominations are generated by readers. Baltimore magazine staff reserves the right to final fact-checking and tallying upon poll close.
• If you do not see your nomination below, continue to encourage your network to vote via write-in nomination. Baltimore magazine staff will ensure write-in votes are tallied to the correct nomination.
• If you have any questions or concerns about your nomination, please email social@baltimoremagazine.net.

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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2026

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ARCHITECT

WINNER: PURPLE CHERRY ARCHITECTS
Finalists: Julie Tice, Design Junction; Ziger|Snead Architects

BATHROOM DESIGN

WINNER: CHARLEENE’S HOUSES
Finalists: Smithouse Design & Build; Tessea McCrary

BUILDER

WINNER: SMITHOUSE DESIGN & BUILD
Finalists: Delbert Adams Construction Group; Bearded Builders, Baltimore

ELECTRICIAN

WINNER: WINN ELECTRIC & CONTRACTING
Finalists: AMP Solutions; Dynamo Electric

FINANCIAL PLANNER

WINNER: BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Finalists: Williams Asset Management; Clear Path Advisory

FLOORING

WINNER: CHESAPEAKE TILE & MARBLE
Finalists: Jason Brown Wood Floors; Hunt Valley Tile and Stone

HOME APPLIANCE STORE

WINNER: ABW APPLIANCES
Finalists: Bray & Scarff; Reico and Landers Appliance (tie)

HOME DECOR SHOP

WINNER: SU CASA FURNITURE
Finalists: Wishbone Reserve; Bazaar

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR

WINNER: SMITHOUSE DESIGN & BUILD
Finalists: Charleene’s Houses; Gold Seal Services

HOME INSPECTOR

WINNER: BLUE CRAB HOME INSPECTIONS
Finalists: Hawkeye Home Inspections; Pro-Tec Inspections and Briarwood Home Inspections (tie)

HOME INSURANCE AGENT

WINNER: ANGELA NESBITT
Finalists: Goldsborough Insurance; Judy Berg, Lassen, Marine, & Webster Inc.

HVAC

WINNER: GREEN COMFORT SYSTEMS
Finalists: SM Mechanical, LLC; Amazing Plumbing, Heating & Air

INTERIOR DESIGNER

WINNER: CURATED HOME DESIGNS
Finalists: Stephanie Bradshaw; Tessea McCrary

KITCHEN REMODELING

WINNER: CHARLEENE’S HOUSES
Finalists: Smithouse Design & Build; Warrior Plumbing & Heating

LANDSCAPING

WINNER: PINEHURST LANDSCAPES
Finalists: SBC Outdoor Services; Akehurst Landscape Services

LOCKSMITH

WINNER: EASTER’S LOCK & SECURITY SOLUTIONS
Finalists: Baltimore Lock & Hardware; Schott & Son Locksmith Service

MORTGAGE LENDER

WINNER: FIRST HOME MORTGAGE, CANTON
Finalists: SECU Credit Union; Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc

PAINTER

WINNER: MALCOLM STOLL
Finalists: The Painter Girl; Jay A. Turner

PAVING/SEALCOATING

WINNER: BAYSIDE ASPHALT
Finalists: Jet Seal Services; Quality Paving Inc.

PEST/RODENT CONTROL

WINNER: BRODY BROTHERS PEST CONTROL
Finalists: Lynn’s Pest Management; Atlantic Pest Control Inc.

PLUMBER

WINNER: WARRIOR PLUMBING & HEATING
Finalists: Hardy Plumbing LLC; Donovan Waterworks

POWER WASHING

WINNER: WHISPER KLEEN
Finalists: Mid-Atlantic Power Washing; Elite Power Washing

REAL ESTATE AGENT

WINNER: ALISON HUDLER
Finalists: Shanna Moinizand; Kelsey Judge

ROOFER

WINNER: ROLAND SLATE SERVICE CO., INC.
Finalists: Tar Heel Construction Group; Badger Contracting Inc

TECH REPAIR

WINNER: MARYLAND TECH SOLUTIONS
Finalists: Restore Computer Repair; iFix Fast

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*If you don’t see your organization listed, please still use the write in slot as the votes will be counted. It will appear within 24 business hours.

Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2025

Voting for this poll has closed. Thanks so much for participating! 

Winners will be announced in our August issue, on newsstands mid-July. The list will be published online in mid-August.

Organizations, businesses, and more: save the images below to use on Facebook and Instagram to promote your nomination!

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But we know that our readers have their own ideas about what makes our food and beverage landscape great—so we created the Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll to honor their picks.

From your top brunch spot to your favorite cocktail program, we want to know your go-to places to grab a bite (or sip) in Baltimore. Show some love to your favorites by nominating them in our annual Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll.

Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2025

*Please excuse any misspellings. These are write-in nominations and Baltimore will do its best to update any incorrect information.

Bathroom Remodeling

Winner: Smithouse Design + Build
Finalists: Bearded Builders; Warrior Plumbing

Cleaning Services

Winner: Dave’s Cleaning Consultants
Finalists: MJ Baltimore Cleaning Services; T&IL Cleaning Services

Electrician

Winner: Clinton Electric Company
Finalists: Common Ground Electrical; Idlewylde Electric

Flooring

Winner: Jason Brown Wood Floors
Finalists: Chesapeake Tile & Marble; Hunt Valley Tile and Stone

Landscaping

Winner: Maxalea, Inc.
Finalists: Green Fields Nursery & Landscaping Co.; Design With Nature, LLC

Home Appliance Store

Winner: Bray & Scarff
Finalists: Landers Appliance; Ace Hardware

Home Decor Shop

Winner: Su Casa
Finalists: In Watermelon Sugar; Antiques Exchange Interiors

Home Improvement Contractor

Winner: Smithouse Design + Build
Finalists: Clarksville Construction Services, Inc.; Bearded Builders

HVAC

Winner: Maryland Heating and Air
Finalists: Anchor Mechanical; Len The Plumber Heating & Air

Interior Designer

Winner: Curated Home Design
Finalists: Smithouse Design + Build; Luua Design Studio

Kitchen Remodeling

Winner: Charleene Doverspike
Finalists: That Kitchen Place; Smithouse Design + Build

Painter

Winner: Malcolm Stoll
Finalists: Sheldon & Sons; Painter Girl

Plumber

Winner: Unlimited Plumbing
Finalists: Warrior Plumbing; Saffer Plumbing

Roofer

Winner: Park Heights Roofing
Finalists: Roland Slate; Badger Contracting

Tech Repair

Winner: Byte Right Support
Finalists: The Computer Doctors; Micro Center, Parkville

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Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2024

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What makes the Charm City dining scene one of the best in the nation? Every year, our team of food reviewers eat their way through Baltimore to find out, and they deliver their results in our annual Best Restaurants issue (on newsstands February 23, 2024).

But we know that our readers have their own ideas about what makes our food and beverage landscape great—so we created the Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll to honor their picks.

From your top brunch spot to your favorite cocktail program, we want to know your go-to places to grab a bite (or sip) in Baltimore. Show some love to your favorites by nominating them in our annual Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll.

Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2024

*Please excuse any misspellings. These are write-in nominations and Baltimore will do its best to update any incorrect information.

Bathroom Remodeling

Winner: Warrior Plumbing & Heating
Finalists: Smithouse Design & Build; Saffer Plumbing & Heating

Electrician

Winner: Clinton Electric Co.
Finalists: Saffer Plumbing & Heating; Dynamo Electric

Flooring

Winner: Chesapeake Tile & Marble Inc.
Finalists: The Vertical Connection; Jason Brown Wood Floors

Landscaping

Winner: Green Fields Nursery
Finalists: Snarski Landscaping; Lerch Brothers Landscape Contractors, Maxalea, Davey Tree (tie)

Home Appliance Store

Winner: ABW Appliances
Finalists: Bray and Scarff; Jarvis Appliances

HVAC

Winner: Perry Hall Heating and AC
Finalists: Stephen J. Tant Plumbing, LLC (SJT); Constellation Home

Home Improvement Contractor

Winner: Joy Remodeling
Finalists: Smithhouse Design + Build; Done Construction

Interior Designer

Winner: Stephanie Bradshaw
Finalists: Curated Home Designs; Arch Interiors

Kitchen Remodeling

Winner: Warrior Plumbing & Heating
Finalists: Smithhouse Design + Build; Kitchen Designs by Idan

Painter

Winner: Malcolm Stoll
Finalists: Painter Girl; Art Star

Plumber

Winner: Warrior Plumbing & Heating
Finalists: Jett Plumbing; Saffer Plumbing & Heating

Roofer

Winner: FICK Brothers Roofing & Exterior Remodeling Company, Four Twelve Roofing, Kris Konstruction (tie)
Finalists: Allied Remodeling; Ruff Roofers

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Voting for this poll has closed. Thanks so much for participating! 

Winners have been announced in our August issue, on newsstands now. The list will be published online in mid-August.

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Thanks so much for voting! Our 2023 Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll winners will be posted in mid-March.

Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2023

*Please excuse any misspellings. These are write-in nominations and Baltimore will do its best to update any incorrect information.

Bathroom Remodeling

Winner: Stephen J. Tant Plumbing (SJT Plumbing)
Finalists: Smithouse Design & Build; Turner Design Firm

Electrician

Winner: Clinton Electric
Finalists: Walter Electric; Saffer Plumbing, Heating & Electric

Flooring

Winner: Arcade Carpet One
Finalists: Mercer Carpet One Floor & Home; Contractors United; Chesapeake Tile & Marble

Landscaping

Winner: Callahan Gardens
Finalists: Pinehurst Landscape Company; Snarski’s Landscaping

Home Appliance Store

Winner: ABW
Finalists: Landers Appliance; Best Buy Outlet; Bray & Scarff Appliances

HVAC

Winner: Stephen J. Tant Plumbing (SJT Plumbing)
Finalists: Amazing Heating & Air; Future Tech

Home Improvement Contractor

Winner: Smithouse Design + Build
Finalists: Black Diamond Power Washing; Homefix Custom Remodeling

Interior Designer

Winner: Smithouse Design + Build
Finalists: Turner Design Firm; Purple Cherry Architects

Kitchen Remodeling

Winner: Smithouse Design + Build
Finalists: Turner Design Firm; Done Construction

Painter

Winner: Painter Girl
Finalists: All In One Remodeling; Tim’s Painting; Perfect Painters & More

Plumber

Winner: Warrior Plumbing
Finalists: Saffer Plumbing, Heating & Electrical; SJT Plumbing

Explore more of our Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll winners, here.

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Our editors are making their picks for our highly coveted Best of Baltimore issue—on newsstands July 29—but we want to hear from you! It’s time to nominate your favorites in our annual Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll.

From your go-to coffee shop and tattoo artist, to your preferred tourist attraction and hiking trail, honor the people and places that make Charm City great by casting your vote now.

Nominations close June 3. Winners will be announced in our September issue, on newsstands August 26.

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Nominate your favorites below!

Best of Baltimore Readers’ Poll 2022

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Our editors are making their picks for our highly coveted Best Restaurants issue—returning for the first time since March 2019—but we want to hear from you! It’s time to nominate your favorites in our annual Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll.

Honor Baltimore’s exceptional restaurants by casting your vote now. Whether it’s your top takeout spot or choice carryout cocktails, we want to know your go-to Charm City eats.

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Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll 2022

*Please excuse any misspellings. These are write-in nominations and Baltimore will do its best to update any incorrect information.

Thanks so much for voting in our 2021 Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll! Our Readers’ Poll launched in February as a way for readers to weigh in on their favorite people and places in the local dining scene. Now, the results are in! Browse the top picks in the list below, and be sure to check out our editorial “Dining Awards” winners from the March 2021 issue, here.

Best Al Fresco

Winner: Basta Pasta-Fallston
Runners-Up: Elkridge Furnace Inn; Tark’s Grill

Best Bagel

Winner: THB Neighborhood Bagelry & Deli
Runner-Ups: Bagel Works; Ovenbird Bakery

Best Bakery

Winner: Fenwick Bakery
Runner-Ups: Café Dear Leon; Yia’s Yia’s Bakery

Best Bar Food

Winner: Looney’s Pub
Runners-Up: Wet City; Nepenthe Brewing Co.

Best BBQ

Winner: Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar 
Runners-Up: Mission BBQ; Chap’s Pit Beef

Best Brewery

Winner: Union Craft Brewing
Runners-Up: Guinness Open Gate Brewery; Monument City Brewing Company

Best Brunch

Winner: Miss Shirley’s Cafe
Runners-Up: Lib’s Grille; Blue Moon Cafe

Best Burger

Winner: Abbey Burger Bistro
Runners-Up: Clark Burger; Kooper’s Tavern

Best Chef

Winner: Cindy Wolf (Charleston)
Runners-Up: Jonny Lease (Knotty Pine); Dan Wecker (Elkridge Furnace Inn)

Best Chinese Cuisine

Winner: NiHao Baltimore
Runners-Up: Chopstix; Joey Chiu’s

Best Cocktails To-Go

Winner: Mr. Nice Guy Cocktails
Runners-Up: Clavel; Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar

Best Coffee Shop

Winner: Zeke’s Coffee
Runners-Up: Baltimore Coffee & Tea; The Daily Grind

Best Community Supporter

Winner: Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Runners-Up: Nancy Longo; Ekiben

Best Crab Cake

Winner: Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar
Runners-Up: Koco’s Pub; By the Docks

Best Crab House

Winner: Conrad’s Crabs
Runners-Up: Costas Inn; Nick’s Fish House

Best Curbside Model

Winner: Clavel
Runners-Up: Glyndon Grill; The Food Market

Best Deli

Winner: DiPasquale’s Italian Market
Runners-Up: Attman’s Deli; Ravage Deli

Best Donut

Winner: Diablo Doughnuts
Runners-Up: Woodlea Bakery; Cloudy Donuts

Best Food Hall

Winner: R. House
Runners-Up: Mount Vernon Marketplace; Cross Street Market

Best Food Hall Stall

Winner: Blowfish Poke (Clarksville Commons)
Runners-Up: BRD (R. House); Faidley’s Seafood (Lexington Market)

Best Food Truck

Winner: BMore Greek
Runner-Ups: Greek on the Street; Love Crust Pizza

Best French Cuisine

Winner: Petit Louis Bistro
Runners-Up: Duck Duck Goose; Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant

Best Gluten-Free Options

Winner: Harmony Bakery
Runners-Up: Golden West Cafe; Sweet 27 Bakery & Restaurant

Best Healthy Dining

Winner: Nalley Fresh
Runners-Up: Farm to Face; Pure Raw Juice

Best Ice Cream

Winner: Taharka Bros.
Runners-Up: The Charmery; Bmore Licks

Best Indian Cuisine

Winner: Ananda
Runners-Up: Ambassador Dining Room; Royal Taj

Best Industry Hero

Winner: John Minadakis (Jimmy’s Seafood)
Runners-Up: Ashish Alfred (Duck Duck Goose); Dave Seel (The Baltimore Restaurant Relief Fund)

Best Italian Cuisine

Winner: Arturo’s Trattoria 
Runners-Up: Amicci’s; La Scala

Best Japanese Cuisine

Winner: Azumi
Runners-Up: Yama Sushi; Sakura

Best Korean/Asian Fusion Cuisine

Winner: Ekiben
Runners-Up: Honey Pig; Jong Kak

Best Kid’s Menu

Winner: The Valley Inn
Runners-Up: Silver Queen Cafe and La Food Marketa (tie); Johnny’s

Best Late-Night Eats

Winner: Double T Diner
Runner-Up: Sip & Bite; Papermoon Diner

Best Lunch Spot

Winner: Atwater’s
Runner-Up: DiPasquale’s; Brookside Market

Best Mediterranean  Cuisine

Winner: Samos
Runner-Up: Cypriana; Baba’s Mediterranean Kitchen

Best Mexican Cuisine

Winner: Taco Love Grill
Runner-Up: Clavel; El Salto

Best Middle Eastern Cuisine

Winner: The Helmand
Runner-Up: Lebanese Taverna; Maiwand Kabob

Best New Spot

Winner: Sally O’s
Runners-Up: Cheezy Mike’s Food Emporium; Cindy Lou’s Fish House

Best Pizza

Winner: Underground Pizza Co.
Runners-Up: Angeli’s Pizza; Matthew’s Pizza

Best Raw Bar

Winner: Thames Street Oyster House
Runners-Up: Dylan’s Oyster Cellar; True Chesapeake Oyster Co.

Best Reinvention

Winner: EC Diner
Runners-Up: Alma Cocina Latina; La Cuchara

Best South American

Winner: Alma Cocina Latina
Runners-Up: Bar Vasquez; Puerto 511

Best Sports Bar

Winner: Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar
Runners-Up: Mother’s; Hightopps Backstage Grille

Best Sushi

Winner: Shoyou Sushi
Runners-Up: Azumi; Fire and Rice

Best Taco

Winner: Papi’s Tacos
Runners-Up: Cocina Luchadoras; R&R Taqueria

Best Takeout

Winner: Ekiben
Runners-Up: The Local Fry; Maggie’s Farm

Best Thai

Winner: Bodhi Corner
Runners-Up: Thai Street; Mayuree Thai

Best Vegan

Winner: Land of Kush
Runners-Up: Great Sage; Koshary by Misteka

Best Vegetarian

Winner: Golden West Cafe
Runners-Up: One World Cafe; Foraged

Best Wine List

Winner: Charleston
Runners-Up: Iron Bridge Wine Company; 13.5% Wine Bar

Best Al Fresco

Winner: Gunther & Co.

Runners-Up: Grille 620; Mad Chef Kitchen & Bar

Best Ambiance

Winner: Iron Bridge Wine Company

Runner-Ups: Duck Duck Goose; Bar Vasquez

Best Bagel

Winner: THB Neighborhood Bagelry & Deli
Runner-Ups: Goldberg’s Bagels; Greg’s Bagels

Best Bar Food

Winner: Wet City

Runners-Up: River Hill Grill; Nepenthe Brewing Co.

Best BBQ

Winner: Blue Pit BBQ
Runners-Up: Mission BBQ ; Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue

Best Brunch

Winner: Miss Shirley’s Cafe
Runners-Up: Gunther & Co.; Silver Queen Cafe

Best Burger

Winner: Wet City
Runners-Up: Abbey Burger Bistro; Hamilton Tavern

Best Chef

Winner: Cindy Wolf (Charleston)

Runners-Up: Chris Amendola (Foraged); Ashish Alfred (Duck Duck Goose)

Best Crab House

Winner: Conrad’s Crabs
Runners-Up: Nick’s Fish House; L.P. Steamers;

Best Date Night

Winner: Cured/18th & 21st
Runners-Up: Orto; Tagliata

Best Family-Friendly

Winner: Silver Queen Cafe

Runners-Up: R. House; Miss Shirley’s

Best Fine Dining

Winner: Charleston
Runners-Up: Alma Cocina Latina; The Prime Rib and The Milton Inn (tie)

Best Food Hall

Winner: R. House

Runners-Up: Mt. Vernon Marketplace; Cross Street Market

Best Food Hall Stall

Winner: BRD

Runners-Up: The Local Oyster; Stem Farm + Kitchen

Best Food Truck

Winner: Gypsy Queen Café
Runner-Ups: Greek on the Street; Smoking Swine

Best Free WiFi Hangout

Winner: Pitango Bakery and Cafe

Runner-Ups: Zeke’s Coffee; Ceremony Coffee Roasters

Best Happy Hour

Winner: La Cuchara

Runners-Up: Nick’s Fish House; Wet City

Best Ice Cream

Winner: The Charmery

Runners-Up: Taharka Bros.; Bmore Licks

Best Late-Night

Winner: Jong Kak
Runner-Up: Sip & Bite; Double T Diner

Best Live Music/Entertainment

Winner: Cat’s Eye Pub
Runners-Up: Keystone Korner; Waterfront Hotel

Best Lunch Spot

Winner: Beef Brothers Deli
Runner-Up: Atwater’s; Red Canoe Cafe

Best New Restaurant

Winner: True Chesapeake Oyster Co.
Runners-Up: Maximon; Limoncello

Best Ramen

Winner: Ramen Utsuke
Runners-Up: Kippo Ramen; Mi & Yu Noodle Bar

Best Raw Bar

Winner: Thames Street Oyster House

Runners-Up: Dylan’s Oyster Cellar; Loch Bar

Best Solo Dining

Winner: Glyndon Grill
Runners-Up: The Turn House; Facci

Best Server

Winner: Scotty Jones (Wet City)
Runners-Up: Tara Warren (Gunther & Co.); Kate Bennett (Thames Street Oyster House)

Best Special Occasion

Winner: Citron
Runners-Up: The Elkridge Furnace Inn; The Bygone

Best Sports Bar

Winner: The Greene Turtle Towson
Runners-Up: Looney’s Pub; River Hill Grill

Best Sushi

Winner: Azumi

Runners-Up: RA Sushi; Sushi Q

Best Tasting Menu

Winner: Magdalena
Runners-Up: Charleston; Chez Hugo Bistro

Best Vegan

Winner: Golden West Cafe
Runners-Up: Great Sage; The Land of Kush

Best Vegetarian

Winner: Alma Cocina Latina
Runners-Up: Farm to Face; Foraged