Great Sage restaurant, in Clarksville, won "Best Vegetarian"… (photo by Sarah Pastrana)
October 24, 2011
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
