And the Winner’s Are….
The Votes are in! Here are the results for the BEST of 2012
- Best Sushi – Individual Menu Item – Tokyo
- Best Steaks – Individual Menu Item – Salt Grass
- Best Fried Chicken – Individual Menu Item – Brazos Cattle Company
- Best Chicken Wings – Individual Menu Item – Wings To Go
- Best Fried Shrimp – Individual Menu Item – The Schooner
- Best Gumbo – Individual Menu Item – Al T’s
- Best Chicken Fried Steak – Individual Menu Item – Novroszky’s
- Best Burgers – Individual Menu Item – Hamburger Depot
- Best Meatloaf – Individual Menu Item – Jack’s Pak-It
- Best Barbecue Crabs – Individual Menu Item – Sartin’s West Nederland
- Best Boiled Crawfish – Individual Menu Item – Ancelet’s Cajun Market / Marina
- Best Fried Catfish – Individual Menu Item – Catfish Cabin (Lumberton)
- Best Ribs – Individual Menu Item – West Texas Style Bar-B-Que
- Best Brisket – Individual Menu Item – Smitty’s
- Best Barbecue Sandwich – Individual Menu Item – Boomtown BBQ
- Best Pasta – Individual Menu Item – New York Pizza & Pasta
- Best Pizza – Individual Menu Item – Frankie’s
- Best Salads – Individual Menu Item – Jason’s Deli
- Best Fajitas – Individual Menu Item – Café De Rio
- Best Burrito – Individual Menu Item – Freebirds
- Best Chips & Salsa – Individual Menu Item – Elena’s
- Best Tamales – Individual Menu Item – Monterery House
- Best Tacos – Individual Menu Item – Tequila’s
- Best Enchiladas – Individual Menu Item- Elena’s
- Best Boudain – Individual Item – Boutte’s Boudain
- Best Steakhouse – Overall by Category – Tokyo
- Best Cajun – Best Overall By Category – Al T’s
- Best Asian – Best Overall By Category – Tokyo
- Best Italian – Best Overall By Category – Napoli’s
- Best Mexican Food – Best Overall By Category – Elena’s
- Best Deli – Best Overall By Category – Jason’s Deli
- Best Greek – Best Overall by Category – SOL Mediterranean Grill
- Best Vegetarian – Best Overall By Category – Katharine & Company
- Best Burger Joint – Best Overall By Category – Hamburger Depot
- Best Homestyle – Overall by Category -Casual Entrée’s
- Best Desserts – Best Overall by Category – Jack’s Pak-It
- Best Ice Cream – Best Overall by Category – Marble Slab
- Best Donuts – Overall by Category – Donut Palace
- Best Breakfast – Best Overall By Category – Big Daddy’s Grill
- Best Brunch – Best Overall By Category – Sugas
- Best Catering – Best Overall By Category – Katharine & Company
- Best New Restaurant – Koi Sushi Lounge & Bar
- Best Patio – The Grill By Arfeen Smith & Payne
- Best Fine Dining – The Grill By Arfeen Smith & Payne
- Best Buffet – Larry’s French Market
- Best Kid Friendly – Casa Ole
- Best Place for a Catered Event – Beau Reve
- Best Late Night Food – Starvin Marvin’s
- Best Farmers Market – Beaumont Farmers Market
- Best Mexican Market – El Mercado
- Best Asian Market – BMT Oriental Food Market (2445 S. 11th St. Beaumont)
- Best Grocery Store – HEB
- Best Meat Market – Jack’s Pak-It
- Best Seafood Market – Seafood Lover
- Best Fast Food – Raisin’ Cane
- Best Wine Selection – WineStyles
- Best Beer Selection – Major League Grill
- Best Sports Bar – Buffalo Wild Wings
- Best Dive Bar – Beau Jangles
- Best Happy Hour – Suga’s Deep South
- Best Liquor Store – Miller’s Liquor
- Best Margarita – Rancho Grande
- Best Coffee – Rao’s
- Best Tea – Katharine & Company
- Best Original Cocktail – Tokyo – Tokyotini
- Best Live Music Venue – Nutty Jerry’s
- Best Bar – Overall – Dylan’s
- Best Local Festival – Texas Rice Festival
- Best Local Bar Band – Champagne Room
A High-5 to everyone that voted! And when you visit the following venues, make sure to order what they have been voted being BEST at, & Congratulate Them!
