Best of the Big O: 2023 Readers’ Choice – Dining Winners

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Best Bagel Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Bagel Bin
• Reader’s Choice: Bruegger’s Bagels
• Reader’s Choice: Panera Bread
• Reader’s Refer: Angie’s Bagels

Best Bakery

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop
• Reader’s Choice: Buttered Marshmallow
• Reader’s Choice: Pettit’s Pastry
• Reader’s Recommend: The Omaha Bakery
• Reader’s Recommend: WheatFields Eatery & Bakery
• Reader’s Recommend: The Cake Gallery
• Reader’s Recommend: Lithuanian Bakery
• Reader’s Recommend: Jones Bros. Cupcakes
• Reader’s Refer: Grand Patisserie
• Reader’s Refer: Dunkin Donuts
• Reader’s Refer: Olsen’s Bake Shop
• Reader’s Refer: International Bakery
• Reader’s Refer: Conscious Comforts
• Reader’s Refer: Square Donuts
• Reader’s Refer: Black Sheep Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Dave’s Cakes
• Reader’s Refer: Le Quartier Bakery & Café
• Reader’s Refer: Summer Kitchen Cafe and Bakery
• Reader’s Refer: Bubbly Tart
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Hardy Coffee Co. Bakery
• Reader’s Refer: The Cake Rendezvous
• Reader’s Refer: Cake Specialist
• Reader’s Refer: Great Harvest Bread
• Reader’s Refer: Omaha Cupcakes!

Best BBQ Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Porky Butts BBQ
• Reader’s Choice: Hartland Bar-B-Que
• Reader’s Choice: Swine Dining BBQ
• Reader’s Recommend: Famous Dave Bar-B-Que
• Reader’s Recommend: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
• Reader’s Recommend: Boxer Barbeque
• Reader’s Refer: Ray’s Original Buffalo Wings
• Reader’s Refer: Pulled BBQ Omaha
• Reader’s Refer: Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Rib Shack
• Reader’s Refer: Jim’s Rib Haven
• Reader’s Refer: Hog Wild BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Hawk’s BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Smokin’ Barrel BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: J’s Smokehouse
• Reader’s Refer: We’ll Smoke You BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Smoking Barrel BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: It’s Just Wings
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Sauce Bosses BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Pulled Pork in Rockbrook
• Reader’s Refer: 402 BBQ

Best Brunch Spot

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Saddle Creek Breakfast Club
• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Bailey’s Breakfast & Lunch
• Reader’s Choice: Shirley’s Diner
• Reader’s Recommend: Jam’s Old Market
• Reader’s Refer: Upstream Brewing Company
• Reader’s Refer: Jimbo’s Diner
• Reader’s Refer: Tavern 180
• Reader’s Refer: Le Voltaire French Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Good Lookin’
• Reader’s Refer: Fizzy’s
• Reader’s Refer: Beacon Hills in Aksarben Village
• Reader’s Refer: Stokes
• Reader’s Refer: Farmhouse Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: Herbe Sainte
• Reader’s Refer: Mantra
• Reader’s Refer: Crisp and Green
• Reader’s Refer: Early Birds
• Reader’s Refer: First Watch
• Reader’s Refer: Summer Kitchen Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Taxi’s Bar and Grill
• Reader’s Refer: The Rusty Nail
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Brookside Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: Le Peep
• Reader’s Refer: Know Good

Best Buffet

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: HuHot Mongolian Grill
• Reader’s Choice: China Buffet
• Reader’s Choice: Valentino’s
• Reader’s Choice: Pizza Ranch
• Reader’s Recommend: Ameristar Heritage Buffet
• Reader’s Refer: Texas de Brazil

Best Burger Joint

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Dinker’s Bar and Grill
• Reader’s Choice: Stella’s Bar & Grill
• Reader’s Recommend: Smitty’s Garage Burgers and Beer
• Reader’s Recommend: Charred Burger + Bar
• Reader’s Recommend: Winchester Bar & Grill
• Reader’s Recommend: Don & Millie’s
• Reader’s Recommend: Louie M’s Burger Lust
• Reader’s Refer: Goldbergs In Dundee
• Reader’s Refer: Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill
• Reader’s Refer: The Good Life Sports Bar & Grill
• Reader’s Refer: Best Burger. Omaha
• Reader’s Refer: Jimbo’s Diner
• Reader’s Refer: Omaha Tap House
• Reader’s Refer: Bronco’s
• Reader’s Refer: Block 16
• Reader’s Refer: Benson Brewery
• Reader’s Refer: Finicky Franks
• Reader’s Refer: Sickies Burgers
• Reader’s Refer: Burger Theory @ Holiday Inn Downtown
• Reader’s Refer: Omaha Taphouse
• Reader’s Refer: Paddy McGown’s
• Reader’s Refer: Best Burger Joint
• Reader’s Refer: O’Leaver’s Pub
• Reader’s Refer: Industrial bar

Best Café/Diner

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Shirley’s Diner
• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Lisa’s Radial Cafe
• Reader’s Choice: Le Peep Omaha
• Reader’s Choice: Harold’s Koffee House
• Reader’s Recommend: Jimbo’s Diner
• Reader’s Refer: AJ’s Café
• Reader’s Refer: Brookside Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: Bailey’s
• Reader’s Refer: Farmhouse Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: The Special Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Nite Hawkes
• Reader’s Refer: OkyDoky Diner and Lounge
• Reader’s Refer: Henry’s Diner
• Reader’s Refer: La Buvette
• Reader’s Refer: Vidlak’s
• Reader’s Refer: Joe’s Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: Jojo’s Diner

Best Catering Company

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: A Catered Affair
• Reader’s Choice: Abraham Catering
• Reader’s Choice: Eddie’s Catering
• Reader’s Choice: Global Gatherings
• Reader’s Recommend: Catering Creations
• Reader’s Recommend: The Corner Kick Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Mangia
• Reader’s Refer: BoxerBBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Hawk’s BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: Heirloom

Best Chicken Joint

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Alpine Inn
• Reader’s Choice: Time Out Foods
• Reader’s Choice: Jimbo’s Diner
• Reader’s Choice: Dirty Birds
• Reader’s Choice: Catfish Lake at the Lodge
• Reader’s Refer: Bronco’s
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Cane’s
• Reader’s Refer: Churches
• Reader’s Refer: Finicky Franks
• Reader’s Refer: Valentinos
• Reader’s Refer: Dave’s Hot Chicken

Best Chinese Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Three Happiness Express
• Reader’s Choice: China Buffet
• Reader’s Choice: Golden Bowl Chinese Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Hunan Palace
• Reader’s Recommend: Crystal Jade Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Gold Mountain Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Dragon Wok
• Reader’s Recommend: Pan Asian Terrace
• Reader’s Refer: Rice Bowl
• Reader’s Refer: Han’s Golden Dragon
• Reader’s Refer: Jade Garden
• Reader’s Refer: Ming’s
• Reader’s Refer: Panda House Downtown
• Reader’s Refer: Blue and Fly
• Reader’s Refer: Chopstick House
• Reader’s Refer: Rose Garden
• Reader’s Refer: Taipei
• Reader’s Refer: BoBo China
• Reader’s Refer: Imperial Palace
• Reader’s Refer: Great Wall Elkhorn
• Reader’s Refer: Hunan Fusion
• Reader’s Refer: Golden Palace
• Reader’s Refer: China Palace
• Reader’s Refer: J J China
• Reader’s Refer: Linas Chinese
• Reader’s Refer: China Wok
• Reader’s Refer: Jade Palace
• Reader’s Refer: Hong Hing

Best Coffeeshop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Scooter’s Coffee
• Reader’s Choice: Zen Coffee Company
• Reader’s Choice: Archetype Coffee
• Reader’s Choice: Stories Coffee Company
• Reader’s Recommend: Karma Koffee
• Reader’s Recommend: Dundee Double Shot Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: The Edge of the Universe
• Reader’s Refer: Blue Line Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Bruegger’s Bagels
• Reader’s Refer: Roast
• Reader’s Refer: Hardy Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: The Mill
• Reader’s Refer: The Beanery
• Reader’s Refer: Black Sheep
• Reader’s Refer: Lucy’s Ethiopian Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Amateur Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Black Sheep Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Urban Alley
• Reader’s Refer: Dunkin Donuts
• Reader’s Refer: Village Grinder Coffee Shop
• Reader’s Refer: 13th Street Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Jo-on-the-Go

Best Doughnut Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Pettit’s Pastry
• Reader’s Choice: Hurts Donut Co.
• Reader’s Choice: Olsen Bake Shop
• Reader’s Choice: LaMar’s Donuts
• Reader’s Choice: Square Donut
• Reader’s Recommend: Sunrize Donuts
• Reader’s Recommend: Dunkin Donuts
• Reader’s Refer: International Bakery
• Reader’s Refer: Winchell’s
• Reader’s Refer: Sugared Ledge Bakery
• Reader’s Refer: Krispy Kreme

Best Drive-Thru Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Runza Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Don & Millie’s
• Reader’s Choice: Bronco’s
• Reader’s Recommend: Panera Bread
• Reader’s Refer: Taco Bell
• Reader’s Refer: Curry in a Hurry
• Reader’s Refer: Raising Canes
• Reader’s Refer: Chick Fil-A
• Reader’s Refer: Albelardos
• Reader’s Refer: Chipotle
• Reader’s Refer: Time Out
• Reader’s Refer: King Kong

Best Falafel Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
• Reader’s Choice: El Basha Mediterranean Grill
• Reader’s Choice: Ahmad’s Persian Cuisine
• Reader’s Refer: Legacy Gyros

Best Food Truck

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: El Churro Spot / The Churro Truck
• Reader’s Choice: 402 BBQ
• Reader’s Choice: The Cheese Life
• Reader’s Choice: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: 402 BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: The Cheese Life
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Heaven Mobile Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Al Reyna
• Reader’s Refer: Izzy’s Pizza Bus
• Reader’s Refer: La Casa Pizzaria
• Reader’s Refer: Zaytuna Mediterranean
• Reader’s Refer: Javis
• Reader’s Refer: Carousel’s Soft Serve Icery
• Reader’s Refer: Tacos el Carnal
• Reader’s Refer: Burning Bridges Food Truck
• Reader’s Refer: Sauce Bosses BBQ
• Reader’s Refer: La Morenita
• Reader’s Refer: Wonton Jon’s
• Reader’s Refer: Taqueria El Rey
• Reader’s Refer: For the Love of Food Truck
• Reader’s Refer: Modern Waffle
• Reader’s Refer: Three Kids Lobster
• Reader’s Refer: NOLA Food Truck..Taste of NOLA
• Reader’s Refer: Pulled BBQ Omaha
• Reader’s Refer: Mexitli

Best French Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: La Buvette Wine & Grocery
• Reader’s Choice: Le Voltaire French Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: V. Mertz
• Reader’s Choice: Le Bouillon
• Reader’s Choice: Dario’s Brasserie

Best Greek Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Greek Islands Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village
• Reader’s Choice: John’s Grecian Delight
• Reader’s Choice: King Kong Gyro
• Reader’s Refer: Grecian Gyros
• Reader’s Refer: Legacy Gyros
• Reader’s Refer: Feta’s Greek Restaurant

Best Gyro Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Feta’s Greek Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: John’s Grecian Delight
• Reader’s Choice: El Basha Mediterranean Grill
• Reader’s Choice: King Kong Gyro
• Reader’s Choice: Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
• Reader’s Refer: Jim & Jenny’s
• Reader’s Refer: Legacy Gyros

Best Ice Cream Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Coneflower Creamery
• Reader’s Choice: Ted & Wally’s Ultra-Premium Ice Cream
• Reader’s Choice: Dairy Chef
• Reader’s Choice: eCreamery
• Reader’s Recommend: Mixins Rolled Ice Cream
• Reader’s Recommend: Cold Stone Creamery
• Reader’s Refer: Zesto
• Reader’s Refer: Graley’s
• Reader’s Refer: Christie Creme
• Reader’s Refer: Centi
• Reader’s Refer: Mrs. T’s Dari Creme

Best Indian Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Jaipur Indian Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Kinaara
• Reader’s Choice: Curry in a Hurry
• Reader’s Recommend: Astoria Biryani House
• Reader’s Recommend: Shahi India Grill
• Reader’s Refer: Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen
• Reader’s Refer: T O 5 Bollywood Grill
• Reader’s Refer: Hyderabad House Biryani Place
• Reader’s Refer: Star Indian Cuisine
• Reader’s Refer: Flavors
• Reader’s Refer: Curri Fine Indian Cuisine
• Reader’s Refer: Persis Biryani Indian Grill

Best Italian Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Mangia Italiana
• Reader’s Choice: Sgt Peffers- Omaha
• Reader’s Choice: Roma Italian Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Spezia
• Reader’s Choice: Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante
• Reader’s Choice: Pasta Amore
• Reader’s Refer: Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Via Farina
• Reader’s Refer: La Casa Pizzeria
• Reader’s Refer: Dante
• Reader’s Refer: Virtuoso
• Reader’s Refer: Avoli

Best Japanese Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Blue Sushi Sake Grill
• Reader’s Choice: Yoshitomo
• Reader’s Choice: Ika Ramen and Izakaya
• Reader’s Choice: Umami Asian Cuisine
• Reader’s Recommend: Sakura Bana
• Reader’s Refer: Genji Japanese Steakhouse
• Reader’s Refer: Rizin Japanese Ramen

Best Mexican Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Hector’s
• Reader’s Recommend: Romeo’s Mexican Food & Pizza
• Reader’s Recommend: Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh
• Reader’s Recommend: Primo’s
• Reader’s Recommend: Taqueria El Rey
• Reader’s Recommend: Taqueria Tijuana
• Reader’s Refer: Fernando’s Burritos
• Reader’s Refer: Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Lil’ Burro
• Reader’s Refer: El Vallarta
• Reader’s Refer: El Alambre
• Reader’s Refer: Hook and Lime
• Reader’s Refer: Maximo’s Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Portillo’s
• Reader’s Refer: Agave Azteca
• Reader’s Refer: Howard’s Charro Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: Javi’s Tacos
• Reader’s Refer: El Rancho
• Reader’s Refer: Roja Mexican Grill
• Reader’s Refer: Mula
• Reader’s Refer: Bomb Taco
• Reader’s Refer: Nettie’s
• Reader’s Refer: Mexitli
• Reader’s Refer: La Casita
• Reader’s Refer: Guaca Maya
• Reader’s Refer: El Churro Spot
• Reader’s Refer: The Hoppy Taco
• Reader’s Refer: Azteca
• Reader’s Refer: El Alamo
• Reader’s Refer: Sam Leon’s
• Reader’s Refer: Lina’s
• Reader’s Refer: El’ Bee’s
• Reader’s Refer: Los Portales
• Reader’s Refer: El Dorado
• Reader’s Refer: La Poblanita

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: El Basha Mediterranean Grill
• Reader’s Choice: Ahmad’s Persian Cuisine
• Reader’s Choice: Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob
• Reader’s Choice: Mediterranean Bistro
• Reader’s Refer: Chaikhana Bar & Shiskabobs
• Reader’s Refer: Omaha Kebabs
• Reader’s Refer: Cateus Pita

Best New Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O:
• Reader’s Choice:
• Editor’s Choice:

Best Nouveau Cuisine Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Gather in Omaha
• Reader’s Choice: Koji
• Reader’s Choice: Talus
• Reader’s Choice: Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen
• Reader’s Choice: Goose 120
• Reader’s Refer: Star Indian
• Reader’s Refer: Raina’s on the Run
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick
• Reader’s Refer: Estillo Jalisco
• Reader’s Refer: Lyle’s Pizzaria

Best Pasta Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Roma Italian Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Pasta Amore
• Reader’s Choice: Spezia
• Reader’s Choice: Avoli Osteria
• Reader’s Recommend: Luigi’s Italian Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Dante
• Reader’s Refer: Via Farina
• Reader’s Refer: Biaggi’s Ristorante
• Reader’s Refer: Valentinos
• Reader’s Refer: Mangia Italiana
• Reader’s Refer: Spaghetti Works
• Reader’s Refer: Nicola’s

Best Pizza Parlor

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Mama’s Pizza
• Reader’s Choice: La Casa Pizzaria
• Reader’s Choice: Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole
• Reader’s Recommend: Zio’s Pizzeria
• Reader’s Recommend: Via Farina
• Reader’s Recommend: Varsity Sports CafŽ & Roman Coin Pizza
• Reader’s Recommend: Frank’s Pizzeria
• Reader’s Recommend: Noli’s
• Reader’s Refer: Brick Oven Pizzeria/ Night Flight Pizza
• Reader’s Refer: Don Carmelo’s
• Reader’s Refer: Piezon’s Pizzeria
• Reader’s Refer: Tasty Pizza
• Reader’s Refer: Copps
• Reader’s Refer: Dante
• Reader’s Refer: Backlot Pizza
• Reader’s Refer: Smokin Oak
• Reader’s Refer: Sgt Peffers
• Reader’s Refer: Valentino’s
• Reader’s Refer: Sortinos
• Reader’s Refer: Mangia Italiana
• Reader’s Refer: Lighthouse Pizza
• Reader’s Refer: Godfather’s
• Reader’s Refer: PizzaWest
• Reader’s Refer: Caniglia’s
• Reader’s Refer: Villagios
• Reader’s Refer: Pizzeria Davlo
• Reader’s Refer: Johnny Sortino’s
• Reader’s Refer: Rosattis

Best Ramen Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Ika San Ramen and Izakaya
• Reader’s Choice: JINYA Ramen Bar
• Reader’s Recommend: Yoshi-Ya Ramen
• Reader’s Refer: Rizin Ramen
• Reader’s Refer: Akarui
• Reader’s Refer: MOMO Station

Best Restaurant for Romance

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse
• Reader’s Choice: V Mertz
• Reader’s Choice: La Buvette Wine & Grocery
• Reader’s Choice: Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
• Reader’s Choice: Spezia
• Reader’s Refer: Drover
• Reader’s Refer: J Gilbert’s
• Reader’s Refer: Au Courant
• Reader’s Refer: Yoshitomo
• Reader’s Refer: Dolce
• Reader’s Refer: M’s Pub

Best Sandwich Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Pickleman’s Gourmet CafŽ
• Reader’s Choice: Little King Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen
• Reader’s Recommend: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
• Reader’s Recommend: Phyl’s Deli
• Reader’s Recommend: Kitchen Table
• Reader’s Refer: Get Real Sandwiches
• Reader’s Refer: Goodcents
• Reader’s Refer: Star Deli
• Reader’s Refer: Jimmy John’s
• Reader’s Refer: Blimpie
• Reader’s Refer: Jason’s Deli
• Reader’s Refer: Foodies
• Reader’s Refer: Mercer & Sons
• Reader’s Refer: McCalisters
• Reader’s Refer: Jersey Mikes

Best Seafood Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar
• Reader’s Choice: Plank Seafood Provisions
• Reader’s Recommend: Isla del Mar
• Reader’s Refer: Cajun Crab & Pho
• Reader’s Refer: Yummy Crab
• Reader’s Refer: Red Lobster
• Reader’s Refer: Umami Asian Cuisine
• Reader’s Refer: Charlie’s on the Lake
• Reader’s Refer: Hiro 88
• Reader’s Refer: Bonefish
• Reader’s Refer: Pacific Eating Company
• Reader’s Refer: Lutfi’s Fried Fish

Best Steak House

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: The Drover
• Reader’s Choice: Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse
• Reader’s Choice: Texas Roadhouse
• Reader’s Choice: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
• Reader’s Recommend: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
• Reader’s Recommend: Johnny’s Cafe
• Reader’s Refer: J. Gilbert’s
• Reader’s Refer: Fleming’s
• Reader’s Refer: 801 Chophouse
• Reader’s Refer: Gorat’s
• Reader’s Refer: Farmer Browns
• Reader’s Refer: The Outback Steakhouse
• Reader’s Refer: Charleston’s
• Reader’s Refer: Round The Bend
• Reader’s Refer: Saltgrass Steak House
• Reader’s Refer: Sullivan’s
• Reader’s Refer: Cascio’s
• Reader’s Refer: Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
• Reader’s Refer: Longhorn
• Reader’s Refer: Jerico’s

Best Sushi Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Blue Sushi Sake Grill
• Reader’s Choice: Yoshitomo
• Reader’s Choice: Hiro 88
• Reader’s Choice: Umami Asian Cuisine
• Reader’s Refer: Toyko Sushi
• Reader’s Refer: Sakura Bana
• Reader’s Refer: Yamato
• Reader’s Refer: Ponzu
• Reader’s Refer: Foxy Sushi
• Reader’s Refer: Isla del Mar
• Reader’s Refer: Ahi
• Reader’s Refer: Koji

Best Sweets Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Hollywood Candy
• Reader’s Choice: Lithuanian Bakery
• Reader’s Choice: Jones Bros. Cupcakes
• Reader’s Choice: Old Market Candy Shop
• Reader’s Choice: The Cordial Cherry
• Reader’s Refer: Countryside Cones
• Reader’s Refer: Sweet Magnolias
• Reader’s Refer: Chocolater’a Stam
• Reader’s Refer: Chocolate Abeille
• Reader’s Refer: Zen Coffee
• Reader’s Refer: Veg.Edible
• Reader’s Refer: Dave’s Cakes
• Reader’s Refer: Edge of the Universe
• Reader’s Refer: Me Quartier

Best Taco Shop

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Javi’s Tacos
• Reader’s Choice: Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Voodoo Taco
• Reader’s Choice: Taqueria El Rey
• Reader’s Recommend: Taqueria Tijuana
• Reader’s Recommend: Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: El Churro Spot / The Churro Truck
• Reader’s Refer: El Alambre
• Reader’s Refer: Lil’ Burro
• Reader’s Refer: Taco Co.
• Reader’s Refer: Al Reyna Tacos
• Reader’s Refer: Mula
• Reader’s Refer: Maximo’s Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Trini’s
• Reader’s Refer: De Leons
• Reader’s Refer: Rusty Taco
• Reader’s Refer: California Taco
• Reader’s Refer: Fernando’s
• Reader’s Refer: Bomb Taco
• Reader’s Refer: Romeos
• Reader’s Refer: GI Forum
• Reader’s Refer: Estila Jalisco
• Reader’s Refer: Hook and Lime
• Reader’s Refer: Jonsey’s Taco House
• Reader’s Refer: Portillo’s
• Reader’s Refer: The Hoppy Taco
• Reader’s Refer: R Taco
• Reader’s Refer: Los Portales
• Reader’s Refer: Romeo’s
• Reader’s Refer: Mas Chingon

Best Take Out

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Hartland Bar-B-Que
• Reader’s Choice: Lil’ Burro
• Reader’s Choice: Mai Tai Lounge
• Reader’s Choice: Winchester Bar & Grill
• Reader’s Recommend: O’Leaver’s Kitchen
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick
• Reader’s Refer: Block 16
• Reader’s Refer: Rathskeller Bier Haus
• Reader’s Refer: Oscar’s Take Out
• Reader’s Refer: Biaggi’s
• Reader’s Refer: The Blind Pig
• Reader’s Refer: Paddy McGown’s
• Reader’s Refer: Dinker’s
• Reader’s Refer: John’s Grecian Delight
• Reader’s Refer: El Churro Spot
• Reader’s Refer: Three Happiness Express
• Reader’s Refer: Abelardo’s
• Reader’s Refer: Cheeseburgers A Take Out Joint
• Reader’s Refer: Mama’s Pizza

Best Tex-Mex

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Romeo’s Mexican Food & Pizza
• Reader’s Choice: Roja Mexican Grill
• Reader’s Choice: Trini’s Mexican Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Lil’ Burro
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Mula
• Reader’s Refer: Fernando’s
• Reader’s Refer: El’ Bees
• Reader’s Refer: GI Forum
• Reader’s Refer: Hector’s
• Reader’s Refer: Howard’s
• Reader’s Refer: Azteca
• Reader’s Refer: Jonsey’s Taco House

Best Thai Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Salween Thai Restaurant
• Reader’s Choice: Mai Thai Restaurant
• Reader’s Recommend: Thai Pepper
• Reader’s Recommend: Pla Too Thai
• Reader’s Recommend: Bangkok Kitchen
• Reader’s Refer: Mercy Thai
• Reader’s Refer: Thai Spice
• Reader’s Refer: Khao Niao
• Reader’s Refer: Taste of Thailand
• Reader’s Refer: Thai Orchid
• Reader’s Refer: Rice Noodle Thai
• Reader’s Refer: Thai Earn
• Reader’s Refer: Laos Thai
• Reader’s Refer: Thai Esern
• Reader’s Refer: Thai Kitchen
• Reader’s Refer: Sweet Rice Thai

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Modern Love
• Reader’s Choice: Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
• Reader’s Refer: Fauxmaha
• Reader’s Refer: Veg.Edible
• Reader’s Refer: Night Owl
• Reader’s Refer: Foodies
• Reader’s Refer: Curry in a Hurry
• Reader’s Refer: Kitchen Table

Best Wing Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Oscar’s Pizza & Sports Grille
• Reader’s Choice: Ray’s Original Buffalo Wings
• Reader’s Choice: DJ’s Dugout Sports Bar
• Reader’s Recommend: Smitty’s Garage
• Reader’s Recommend: O’Leaver’s Pub
• Reader’s Refer: BigWay Chicken & Catfish
• Reader’s Refer: The Corner Kick Cantina
• Reader’s Refer: Tracks Bar and Grill
• Reader’s Refer: Big Red Restaurant And Sports Bar / Big Red Keno
• Reader’s Refer: Wingstop
• Reader’s Refer: The Salty Dog
• Reader’s Refer: Everett’s
• Reader’s Refer: Lighthouse
• Reader’s Refer: Crescent Moon
• Reader’s Refer: Tanners
• Reader’s Refer: Cunningham’s
• Reader’s Refer: The Goodlife
• Reader’s Refer: Caddy Shack – Blondo
• Reader’s Refer: Good Life
• Reader’s Refer: Shucks
• Reader’s Refer: Wing Stop
• Reader’s Refer: Double Zero Pizzeria
• Reader’s Refer: Jukes Ale Works
• Reader’s Refer: Starsky’s Bar Grill

Best Locally-Sourced Restaurant

• Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Block 16
• Reader’s Choice: Modern Love
• Reader’s Recommend: Au Courant
• Reader’s Recommend: Le Bouillon
• Reader’s Refer: The Blind Pig
• Reader’s Refer: Edge of the Universe
• Reader’s Refer: Gather