Best Overall Restaurant:
Montgomery Inn
9440 Montgomery Road,
Montgomery, 513-791-3482;
925 Eastern Ave., Downtown,
513-721-7427
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Best New Restaurant:
Buca di Beppo
2635 Edmondson Road, Norwood,
513-396-7673
2000: Habañero
1999: Palomino Euro Bistro
1998: Nicholson's
1997: (Tie) Lemon Grass and Arboreta

Best Asian:
Teak Thai
1051 St. Gregory, Mount Adams,
513-665-9800
2000: Lemon Grass
1999: Teak
1998: Lemon Grass
1997: Lemon Grass

Best Bagels:
Brueggers Bagels
Multiple locations
2000: Marx Hot Bagels
1999: Brueggers

Best Bread:
Panera Bread
8115 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-891-5401
2000: Shadeau Breads
1999: Panera

Best Breakfast:
First Watch
8118 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-891-0088;
2692 Madison Road, Norwood, 513-531-7430;
700 Walnut, Downtown, 513-721-4744;
11301 Montgomery Road, Symmes Twp., 513-489-6849
2000: First Watch
1999: First Watch
1998: First Watch
1997: First Watch

Best Brunch:
First Watch
8118 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-891-0088;
2692 Madison Road, Norwood, 513-531-7430;
700 Walnut, Downtown, 513-721-4744;
11301 Montgomery Road, Symmes Twp., 513-489-6849
2000: First Watch
1999: Omni Netherland Plaza Hotel
1998: Inn the Wood
1997: First Watch

Best Burgers:
Zip's Café
1036 Delta Ave., Mount Lookout,
513-871-9876
2000: Zip's
1999: Zip's
1998: Zip's
1997: Johnny Rocket's

Best Burrito/Wrap:
Chipotle Mexican Grill
8154 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-936-9188;
2507 W. Clifton Ave., Clifton Heights, 513-281-8600
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Best Cheap Eats:
Taco Bell
Multiple locations
2000: Zip's
1999: Zip's
1998: Taco Bell
1997: (Tie) Vindu Indian and City View Tavern

Best Chili (Chain):
Skyline Chili
Multiple locations
2000: Skyline
1999: Skyline
1998: Skyline
1997: Skyline

Best Chili (Non-Chain):
Camp Washington Chili
Hopple and Colerain avenues,
Camp Washington, 513-541-0061
2000: Pleasant Ridge Chili
1999: Camp Washington

Best Chinese:
PF Chang's China Bistro
2633 Edmondson Road, Norwood,
513-531-4567
2000: China Gourmet
1999: Pacific Moon Café
1998: Cheng 1
1997: Cheng 1

Best Coffeehouse:
Kaldi's Coffee House & Bookstore
1204 Main St., Over-The-Rhine, 513-241-3070
2000: Kaldi's
1999: Kaldi's
1998: Kaldi's
1997: Awakenings

Best Deli:
Izzy's
5098 Glencrossing Way, 513-347-9699;
602 Main St., Downtown, 513-369-0245
2000: Scalea's
1999: Izzy's

Best Desserts:
Bonbonerie
2030 Madison Road, O'Bryonville, 513-321-3399
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Best German:
Mecklenburg Gardens
302 E. University Ave., Corryville, 513-221-5353
2000: Black Forest
1999: Mecklenburg Gardens

Best Greek/Middle Eastern:
Andy's Delicatessen
906 Nasssau, Walnut Hills, 513-281-9791
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Best Ice Cream:
Graeter's
Multiple locations
2000: Graeter's
1999: Graeter's
1998: Graeter's
1997: Graeter's

Best Indian:
Ambar India
350 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, 513-281-7000
2000: Sitar
1999: Ambar
1998: Ambar
1997: Ambar

Best Italian:
Scotti's
919 Vine, Downtown, 513-721-9484
2000: Barresi's
1999: Barresi's
1998: Scotti's
1997: (Tie) Bravo's and Macaroni Grill

Best Mexican:
Don Pablo's
Multiple locations
2000: El Coyote
1999: Cactus Pear
1998: Don Pablo's
1997: Allyn's Cafe

Best Pizza (Chain):
LaRosa's
Multiple locations
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Best Pizza (Non-Chain):
Dewey's Pizza
3014 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-731-7755
2000: Dewey's
1999: Dewey's
1998: No Anchovies
1997: Pomodori's

Best Salads:
Mullane's Parkside Café
723 Race, Downtown, 513-381-1331
2000: Mullane's

Best Seafood:
J's
2444 Madison Road, Hyde Park, 513-871-2888
2000: Michael G's
1999: Charley's
1998: Mount Adams Fish House
1997: J's

Best Smoothie:
Smoothie King
3880 Paxton Ave, Oakley, 513-321-3024
2000: Smoothie King
1999: Smoothie King

Best Splurge:
The Maisonette
114 E. Sixth St., Downtown, 513-721-2260
2000: The Maisonette

Best Steaks:
The Precinct
311 Delta Ave., Columbia-Tusculum, 513-321-5454
2000: The Precinct
1999: Outback Steakhouse
1998: Outback Steakhouse
1997: Longhorn Steakhouse

Best Sub Sandwiches:
Jersey Mike's
Multiple locations
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Best Sushi:
Beluga
3520 Edwards Road, Hyde Park, 513-533-4444
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Best Sweets:
Graeter's
Multiple locations
2000: Aglamesis Bros.
1999: Bonbonerie
1998: Graeter's
1997: (Tie) Aglamesis Bros. and Fawn

Best Takeout:
Thai Express
213 W. McMillan, Clifton Heights, 513-651-9000
2000: Thai Express
1999: Pasta Supply Co.
1998: What's for Dinner?
1997: What's for Dinner?

Best Vegetarian
Mullane's Parkside Café
723 Race, Downtown, 513-381-1331
2000: Mullane's
1999: Mullane's
1998: Mullane's
1997: (Tie) Mullane's and Ulysses

Best Waitstaff/Service:
The Maisonette
114 E. Sixth St., Downtown, 513-721-2260
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