Creative Burger
WINNER: Bar 145
5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073.
bar-145.com
RUNNER UP: Bergers Bar and Grill
bergersbarandgrill.com
Creative Pizzas
WINNER: The Village Idiot
309 Conant St., Maumee. 419-893-7281.
villageidiotmaumee.com
RUNNER UP: Basil Pizza and Wine Bar
basilpizzaandwinebar.com
Steak
WINNER: Mancy’s Steakhouse
983 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154.
mancyssteakhouse.com
RUNNER UP: Benchmark Restaurant
benchmark-restaurant.com
Sushi
WINNER: Rayoka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
465 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee. 419-794-0038.
rayokatoledo.com
Whether you want something traditional or a little more unique, Rayoka’s sushi selection has you covered. Offering tons of standard sushi favorites at good prices, Rayoka also features quite a few unique creations, including the “Maumee Roll,” featuring shrimp, avocado, tuna, spicy mayo and more. Stop by and try the city’s sushi!
RUNNER UP: Domo Sushi
toledodomosushi.com
Falafel
WINNER: Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery
4625 W. Bancroft St. 419-558-3900
RUNNER UP: The Beirut
beirutrestaurant.com
Gyro
WINNER: J&G Pizza Palace
5692 Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-6061.
jandgpizzapalace.com
RUNNER UP: Zingo’s Mediterranean
eatzingos.com
Mac N’ Cheese
WINNER: Ye Olde Durty Bird
2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473.
yeoldedurtybird.com
RUNNER UP: Maybe Cheese Born with It
maybecheesebornwithit.com
Pie
WINNER: Schmucker’s
2103 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-535-9116.
schmuckersrestaurant.com
RUNNER UP: Mayberry Diner
mayberrydiners.com
Ribs
WINNER: Porkbelly’s BBQ
1616 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-819-4465.
porkbelly-bbq.com
RUNNER UP: Shorty’s True American Roadhouse
shortystoledo.com
Tacos
WINNER: Ventura’s Mexican Restaurant
7742 W. Bancroft St. 419-841-7523.
venturasmexicanrestaurant.com
RUNNER UP: San Marcos
sanmarcosmexicanrestaurants.com
Local Fried Chicken
WINNER: Odd Fodder
26520 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-386-9800.
oddfodder.com
If we’re being picky, Odd Fodder refers to it as fried “chik’n,” but their menu items all taste so good we’re okay with the different spelling. Whether diners want chunks, wings, sandwiches, wraps or even mac and cheese with chunks added, Odd Fodder offers a remarkable number of ways to enjoy this “Odd Bird.”
RUNNER UP: Snapper’s Seafood and Chicken
Search “Snapper’s Seafood and Chicken” on Facebook.
Pasta Dish
WINNER: Rosie’s Italian Grille
606 N. McCord Rd. 419-866-5007.
rosiesitaliangrille.com
RUNNER UP: Sidelines Italian Grille
sidelinesitaliangrille.com
Killer Salads
WINNER: Grumpy’s
34 S. Huron. 419-241-6728.
5629 Main St., Sylvania. 419-517-4448.
121 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-205-9021.
grumpys.net
RUNNER UP: The Salad Galley
saladgalley.com
Wings
WINNER: Frogtown Johnnie’s
6725 W. Central Ave. 419-843-2999.
frogtownjohnniesbarandgrille.com
RUNNER UP: Ye Olde Durty Bird
yeoldedurtybird.com
Desserts
DessertsWINNER: Dollop Shop
3144 Markway Rd. 567-315-8769.
dollopshoptoledo.com
The sweet treats at the Dollop Shop are as delicious to the taste buds as they are beautiful to the eye. Offering fresh-made cakes, cookies, macarons, ice cream and more, the ever-evolving menu at the Shop will surprise and delight each time you visit. Better yet, you can either take your items to go or enjoy them in the Shop’s friendly dessert parlor.
RUNNER UP: Jera’s Heavenly Sweet
jheavenlysweet.com
Keto Options
WINNER: Basil Pizza and Wine Bar
3145 Hollister Ln., Perrysburg. 419-873-6218.
basilpizzaandwinebar.com
RUNNER UP: Fowl and Fodder
fowlandfodder.com
Gluten-Free Options
WINNER: The Leaf & Seed Cafe
116 10th St. 419-407-5333.
theleafandseed.com
RUNNER UP: The Mindful Table
atthemindfultable.com
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
WINNER: The Leaf & Seed Cafe
116 10th St. 419-407-5333.
theleafandseed.com
RUNNER UP: The Mindful Table
atthemindfultable.com
Best Healthy Lunch
WINNER: Poco Piatti
9 N. St. Clair St.
6710 W. Central Ave. #1
3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg.
419-931-0281.
pocopiatti.com
RUNNER UP: The Leaf & Seed Cafe
theleafandseed.com
Most Instagram-Worthy Plates
WINNER: Souk Mediterranean Kitchen and Bar
139 S. Huron. 567-777-7685.
soukkitchenbar.com
RUNNER UP: Benchmark Restaurant
benchmark-restaurant.com
Comfort Food
Comfort FoodWINNER: The Black Forest Cafe
3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-593-0092.
blackforestcafe.net
Sometimes you want a unique and creative meal. And sometimes, you just want a great pretzel. In that case, Black Forest Cafe has you covered, with a menu full of great German food, including wurst, schnitzel and other traditional favorites. Throw in some great burgers, steaks and, of course, lager to wash it down with, and it’s no wonder that people go running toward this Black Forest.
RUNNER UP: Schmucker’s
schmuckersrestaurant.com
Sandwiches
SandwichesWINNER: Smokin’ Olive Deli
3726 S. Detroit Ave. Unit A. 419-351-0690.
facebook.com/smokinolive
Smokin’ Olive started primarily as a catering business, but during the COVID shutdown, customers started coming in to order sandwiches. Soon, the Olive’s delicious fresh-made creations became the talk of the town. A sandwich, chips and a drink only cost $11, a great value given the amount and quality of the ingredients used. Be sure to try The Tony!
RUNNER UP: The Original Sub Shop & Deli
originalsub.com
Healthy Selections
WINNER: Poco Piatti
9 N. St. Clair St.
6710 W. Central Ave. #1
3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg.
419-931-0281.
pocopiatti.com
RUNNER UP: Balance Pan Asian Grille
balancegrille.com
Local Artisanal Food Product
WINNER: Feez Fusions
feezfusions.com
Looking to shake yourself out of your BBQ sauce blahs? Feez Fusions offer the perfect solution. Offering locally made apple butter sauces in a variety of flavors— everything from mild to spicy and honey mustard— Feez delivers a unique twist on traditional flavors in a healthier form. Shoppers can find Feez at many local retailers, including Sautter’s and various Farmers Markets.
RUNNER UP: Boochy Mama’s
boochymama.com
Nachos
WINNER: Cocina De Carlos
27072 Carronade Dr. Perrysburg. 419-872-0200.
205 Farnsworth Rd., Waterville. 419-878-0261.
cocinadecarlos.com
RUNNER UP: Condado Tacos
condadotacos.com
