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A delicious, enjoyable dining experience is what one hopes for when venturing out for a meal. To help hone your search for a satisfying bite, Howard Magazine polls its readers each year. Here are the winners of our 2012 Best of Dining survey.
ALFRESCO
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
The Tomato Palace
Facci Ristorante
LeeLynn's Dining Room & Lounge
AMBIANCE
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Stanford Grill
Luna Bella
ASIAN (other than Chinese)
Asian Palace Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine
Honorable mention:
Asean Bistro
Sushi Sono
Thai Aroma
BAR FOOD
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Honorable mention:
Victoria Gastro Pub
Looney's Pub South
Clyde's of Columbia
BEST VALUE
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Honorable mention:
Twist & Turn Tavern
The Tomato Palace
Subway
BREAKFAST
Eggspectation
Honorable mention:
Bob Evans Restaurant
Mimis Cafe
Double-T Diner
BRUNCH
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Eggspectation
Victoria Gastro Pub
Alexandra's Restaurant
BUFFET
Chen Hibachi Buffet
Honorable mention:
Royal Taj
House of India
Alexandra's Restaurant
Mango Grove
BURGER
Five Guys
Honorable mention:
Red Robin Gourmet Burger
Clyde's of Columbia
Victoria Gastro Pub
CHEF
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Honorable mention:
Luna Bella
Tersiguel's
The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant
CHINESE
Hunan Manor
Honorable mention:
Hunan Legend
Asean Bistro
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
COFFEE
Starbucks
Honorable mention:
Dunkin' Donuts
Mad City Cafe
CRAB CAKE
Shanty Grille
Honorable mention:
Clyde's of Columbia
LeeLynn's Dining Room & Lounge
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
DELI
Jason's Deli
Honorable mention:
Charter Deli
Bon Fresco Sandwich Bakery
Lakeside Cafe and Deli
DESSERT
Cheesecake Factory
Honorable mention:
Luna Bella
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant
FINE DINING
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Tersiguel's
Elkridge Furnace Inn
HAPPY HOUR
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Honorable mention:
Victoria Gastro Pub
Looney's Pub South
Clyde's of Columbia
HEALTHFUL MENU
Great Sage
Honorable mention:
Donna's Cafe & Coffee Bar
The Cafe at David's Natural Market
Subway
ICE CREAM
Meadows
Honorable mention:
Rita's Italian Ice
Cold Stone
Soft Stuff (at Forest Motel)
INDIAN
House of India
Honorable mention:
Royal Taj
The Mango Grove
Akbar
ITALIAN
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Facci Ristorante
Tino's Italian Bistro
LATE NIGHT DINING
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Victoria Gastro Pub
Double-T Diner
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Honorable mention:
Looney's Pub South
Stanford Grill
Nottingham's
LOCALLY MADE BEER
Ellicott Mills Brewing Co.
Honorable mention:
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Pub Dog Pizza & Drafthouse
Frisco Tap House
LUNCH MENU
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Honorable mention:
Luna Bella
Bon Fresco Sandwich Bakery
Panera Bread
MARGARITA
El Azteca
Honorable mention:
Azul 17
La Palapa Grill & Cantina
La Palapa Too
MARTINI
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Facci Ristorante
Luna Bella
Victoria Gastro Pub
MEXICAN
El Azteca
Honorable mention:
La Palapa Grill & Cantina
La Palapa Too
Azul 17
NEW RESTAURANT (TIE)
The Corner Stable
Tino's Italian Bistro
Honorable mention:
East Moon Asian Bistro
Asian Palace Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine
PIZZA
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
Ledo
Coal Fire Pizza
Facci Ristorante
PLACE TO TAKE KIDS
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Honorable mention:
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Chick-fil-A
Luna Bella
PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Victoria Gastro Pub
RESTAURANT (OVERALL)
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Facci Ristorante
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
RIBS
Bare Bones Grill & Brewery
Honorable mention:
Kloby’s Smokehouse
The Corner Stable
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
ROMANTIC
Tersiguel's
Honorable mention:
The Kings Contrivance Restaurant
Elkridge Furnace Inn
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
SERVICE
Luna Bella
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Tersiguel’s
Stanford Grill
SPORTS BAR
Looney's Pub South
Honorable mention:
Champps Restaurant & Bar
Greene Turtle
River Hill Sports Grille
STEAK (TIE)
Outback Steakhouse
Stanford Grill
Honorable mention:
Venegas
Longhorn Steaks
Copeland's of New Orleans
SUSHI
Sushi Sono
Honorable mention:
Sushi King
Asian Palace Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine
Katana
TAKEOUT
Maiwand Kabob
Honorable mention:
Luna Bella
Hunan Manor
Hunan Legend
TAPAS/SMALL PLATE MENU
Ranazul
Honorable mention:
The Rumor Mill Fusion Bar & Restaurant
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
VEGETARIAN
Great Sage
Honorable mention:
Mango Grove
The Cafe at David’s Natural Market
VIEW
Clyde's of Columbia
Honorable mention:
Waterside (Sheraton Columbia Hotel)
Coho Grill
The Tomato Palace
WINE LIST
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Facci Ristorante
Bistro Blanc
WINE TASTING
Iron Bridge Wine Co.
Honorable mention:
AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar
Bistro Blanc
Facci Ristorante