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Food (39 Categories)

BEST Place for a Sandwich

BEST French

Whether it's for crepes, coque au vin, or crème brule, tell us where you say bon appetit!

BEST American Bistro

These restaurants take old ideas and melt them into tasty new ones. Who does it best?

BEST Vietnamese

In the mood for a warming bowl of Pho, or a cheap Banh Mi? What is your favorite Vietnamese restaurant?

BEST Sushi

There's nothing like fresh, carefully prepared sushi. Who makes the best?

BEST Wings

BEST Desserts

BEST Chinese

There's nothing like a delicious meal followed by a fortune cookie! Who's the best?

BEST Burrito

BEST Steakhouse

So many choices… porterhouse, T-bone, filet… what's your choice?

BEST Greasy Spoon

BEST Middle Eastern

BEST Gourmet Grocery

BEST Mexican

Mexican food comes in many flavors and varieties. Which is your favorite?

BEST Mediterranean

Where do you go for the flavor of the Mediterranean?

BEST Hot Dog

BEST Tea Shop

BEST Coffee Shop

BEST Vegan

Come on, veggie lovers! Tell us where you go to graze!

BEST FroYo

BEST Thai

Noodles, soups, and fresh veggies and teas! Who is your choice for the best Thai?

BEST Smoothie

BEST Cupcakes

BEST Tapas

Little dishes with a lot of flavor. Who has the best flair for tapas?

BEST Food Truck

BEST Bakery

BEST Indian

Samosas, tandoori, and naan. How delicious! Who does Indian cuisine justice?

BEST Burger

BEST Pizza

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

BEST Taco

BEST Wine Shop

BEST Bar Bites

BEST Ice Cream Shop

BEST Seafood

If it comes from the sea, these restaurants know how to serve it right! Who's the best?

BEST Barbecue

BEST Place to Impress a Date

Candlelight, soft music, and the best company. Who's #1 for your date nights?

BEST Brunch

Whether you take a Bloody Mary or coffee with your eggs benedict, we know you have a favorite brunch spot!

BEST Italian

Tell us who puts the meatball on top of your spaghetti!

The results are IN! Congratulations to the 39 Winners in the Food Section on the 2012 OC HOTLIST. Check out the complete list of winners.

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BEST American Bistro See All ›

The Lazy Dog Cafe The Lazy Dog Cafe Westminster, CA

BEST American Bistro

1st Place

33Tips

Haven Gastropub Haven Gastropub Orange, CA

BEST American Bistro

2nd Place

44Tips

NICK'S Laguna Beach NICK'S Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA

BEST American Bistro

3rd Place

11Tips

Eat Chow Eat Chow Costa Mesa, CA

BEST American Bistro

4th Place

9Tips

Old Vine Cafe Old Vine Cafe Costa Mesa, CA

BEST American Bistro

5th Place

7Tips
BEST Bakery See All ›

Beverly's Best Bakery Beverly's Best Bakery Fullerton, CA

BEST Bakery

1st Place

28Tips

85c Bakery Cafe 85c Bakery Cafe Irvine, CA

BEST Bakery

2nd Place

14Tips

Black Forest Bakery & Cafe Black Forest Bakery & Cafe Lake Forest, CA

BEST Bakery

3rd Place

12Tips

French's Pastry French's Pastry Irvine, CA

BEST Bakery

4th Place

17Tips

Cream Pan Cream Pan Tustin, CA

BEST Bakery

5th Place

9Tips
BEST Bar Bites See All ›

SideDoor SideDoor Newport Beach, CA

BEST Bar Bites

1st Place

13Tips

Yard House Yard House Newport Beach, CA

BEST Bar Bites

2nd Place

7Tips

Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar Costa Mesa, CA

BEST Bar Bites

3rd Place

9Tips

Vine Vine San Clemente, CA

BEST Bar Bites

4th Place

11Tips

The Catch The Catch Anaheim, CA

BEST Bar Bites

5th Place

4Tips
BEST Barbecue See All ›

Beach Pit BBQ Beach Pit BBQ Costa Mesa, CA

BEST Barbecue

1st Place

35Tips

Bad to the Bone BBQ Bad to the Bone BBQ San Juan Capistrano, CA

BEST Barbecue

2nd Place

258Tips

Wood Ranch BBQ Wood Ranch BBQ Anaheim Hills

BEST Barbecue

3rd Place

1Tips

Big B's Barbecue Big B's Barbecue Fullerton, CA

BEST Barbecue

4th Place

11Tips

Tulsa Rib Co. Tulsa Rib Co. Orange, CA

BEST Barbecue

5th Place

17Tips
BEST Breakfast Sandwich See All ›

Kimmie's Coffee Cup Kimmie's Coffee Cup Fullerton, CA

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

1st Place

209Tips

The bagel shack The bagel shack San Juan Capistrano, CA

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

2nd Place

22Tips

Rooster Cafe Rooster Cafe Costa Mesa, CA

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

3rd Place

2Tips

The Filling Station The Filling Station Old Towne Orange, CA

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

4th Place

14Tips

Bruxie Bruxie Orange, CA

BEST Breakfast Sandwich

5th Place

6Tips