Eat Drink SETX – Southeast Texas Restaurants and Bars – Food – Drink – Event Guide

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!