The results are in!
Howard Magazine readers voted for their favorite restaurants. These are the winners.
ALFRESCO
Winner:
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Tomato Palace
Leelynn's Dining Room & Lounge
Cheesecake Factory
AMBIANCE
Winner:
The Kings Contrivance
Honorable mention:
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Tersiguel's
ASIAN (other than Chinese)
Winner:
Asean Bistro
Honorable mention:
Sushi Sono
Bangkok Garden
Sushi King
BAR FOOD
Winner:
Victoria Gastro Pub
Honorable mention:
Bare Bones
Greene Turtle
Looney's Pub
BEST VALUE
Winner:
Maiwand Kabob
Honorable mention:
Panera Bread
Cheesecake Factory
Shannon's Saloon & Restaurant
Looney's Pub
BREAKFAST
Winner:
Eggspectation
Honorable mention:
Double-T Diner
Bob Evans Restaurant
Mimis Cafe
BRUNCH
Winner:
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Eggspectation
Victoria Gastro Pub
Alexandra's at Turf Valley
BUFFET
Winner:
Ruby Tuesday
Honorable mention:
House of India
Mongolian Grill
Royal Taj
BURGER
Winner:
Red Robin Gourmet Burger
Honorable mention:
Five Guys
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Coho Grill
CHEF
Winner:
Tersiguel's
Honorable mention:
Aida Bistro
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
CHINESE
Winner:
Hunan Manor
Honorable mention:
P. F. Chang's China Bistro
Asean Bistro
Hunan Legend
Peking Chef
COFFEE
Winner:
Starbuck's
Honorable mention:
Mad City Cafe
Dunkin' Donuts
CRAB CAKE
Winner:
Crab Shanty
Honorable mention:
LeeLynn's Dining Room & Lounge
Clyde's of Columbia
Coho Grill
DELI
Winner:
Charter Deli
Honorable mention:
New York Deli
Panera Bread
Columbia's Best Deli
DESSERT
Winner:
Cheesecake Factory
Honorable mention:
Luna Bella
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Stanford Grill
FINE DINING
Winner:
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Honorable mention:
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Tersiguel's
Aida Bistro
HAPPY HOUR
Winner:
Bare Bones Grill and Brewery
Honorable mention:
Looney's Pub South
Victoria Gastro Pub
Clyde's of Columbia
HEALTHFUL MENU
Winner:
Great Sage
Honorable mention:
The Cafe at David's Natural Market
Donna's Cafe and Coffee Bar
ICE CREAM
Winner:
Soft Stuff (at Forest Motel)
Honorable mention:
Meadows
Cold Stone
Rita's Italian Ice
INDIAN
Winner:
House of India
Honorable mention:
Royal Taj
The Mango Grove
Akbar
ITALIAN
Winner:
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
Aida Bistro
Facci Ristorante
Serafino
LATE NIGHT DINING
Winner:
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Victoria Gastro Pub
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Cafe de Paris
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Winner:
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Honorable mention:
Nottingham's
Cafe de Paris
Stanford Grill
LOCALLY MADE BEER
Winner:
Ellicott Mills Brewing Co.
Honorable mention:
Frisco Tap House
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Rams Head Pub
LUNCH MENU
Winner:
Panera Bread
Honorable mention:
Nordstrom Cafe
Shannon's Saloon & Restaurant
Clyde's of Columbia
MARGARITA
Winner:
Azul 17
Honorable mention:
El Azteca
La Palapa Too
Zapata's True Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
MARTINI
Winner:
Azul 17
Honorable mention:
Victoria Gastro Pub
Clyde's of Columbia
MEXICAN
Winner:
El Azteca
Honorable mention:
La Palapa Grill & Cantina
Azul 17
Zapata's True Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
NEW RESTAURANT
Winner:
Stanford Grill
Honorable mention:
Azul 17
Facci Ristorante
PIZZA
Winners (tie):
Ledos
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
Bertucci's Italian Restaurant
Coal Fire Pizza
Facci Ristorante
PLACE TO TAKE KIDS
Winner:
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Honorable mention:
Ruby Tuesday
Cheeburger Cheeburger
PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
Winner:
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Victoria Gastro Pub
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Tersiguel's
RESTAURANT (overall)
Winner:
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
The Kings Contrivance
Aida Bistro
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Clyde's of Columbia
RIBS
Winner:
Bare Bones Grill and Brewery
Honorable mention:
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Kloby's Smokehouse
Stanford Grill
ROMANTIC
Winner:
Tersiguel's
Honorable mention:
Elkridge Furnace Inn
The Kings Contrivance
The Melting Pot
SERVICE
Winner:
The Kings Contrivance
Honorable mention:
Aida Bistro
Luna Bella
Clyde’s of Columbia
SPORTS BAR
Winner:
Looney's Pub South
Honorable mention:
Champps Restaurant & Bar
The Greene Turtle
River Hill Sports Grille
STEAK
Winner:
Outback Steakhouse
Honorable mention:
Venegas
Stanford Grill
Longhorn Steaks
SUSHI
Winner:
Sushi King
Honorable mention:
Sushi Sono JapaneseRestaurant
Katana
Peking Chef
TAKEOUT
Winner:
Maiwand Kabob
Honorable mention:
Hunan Manor
Bon Fresco
Hunan Legend
TAPAS/SMALL PLATES
Winner:
Ranazul
Honorable mention:
LeeLynn's Dining Room & Lounge
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Aida Bistro
VEGETARIAN
Winner:
Great Sage
Honorable mention:
Mango Grove
The Cafe at David's Natural Market
VIEW
Winner:
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Waterside (Sheraton Columbia Hotel)
Coho Grill
WINE LIST
Winner:
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Honorable mention:
Aida Bistro
Victoria Gastro Pub
Cafe de Paris
Bistro Blanc
WINE TASTING
Winner:
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Honorable mention:
Aida Bistro
Bistro Blanc