2009 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 31,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 139 winners competed with more than 2,000 nominees to be named the BEST of Orange County HOTLIST. Check out the BEST of Orange County HOTLIST to discover something new.

  • 31,054 Total Votes
  • 25,496 Voters
  • 2,002 Nominees
  • 139 Winners
Tastea, Specialty Food and Drink, Food, Tea House, Tea Shop, 10189 Westminster Ave Garden Grove CA 92843 Las Barcas, Food, Mexican, 21032 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach CA 92648 San Clemente Certified Farmers Market, Food Specialty Food and Drink, Farmers Market, 425 Calle Robles San Clemente CA 92672 Combat Submission Wrestling, Health & Fitness Health and Fitness, Martial Arts, 4080 N Palm St Fullerton CA 92835 Detail King, Auto, Detailing,  Orange County CA The Fish Tale, Great Meals Restaurants, Seafood, 5506 E Britton Dr Long Beach CA 90815 Makeup by Berit, Weddings, Hair and Make-Up, Makeup by Berit, Laguna Beach CA 92651 Limelight Java, Cheap Eats Restaurants, Sandwich Shop, 18581 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach CA 92648 Connie's Pet Sitting, Pets, Pet Sitting, 29462 Ivy Glenn Dr Laguna Niguel CA 92677 Katella Grill, Cheap Eats Restaurants, Breakfast, 1325 W Katella Ave Orange CA 92867

Arts and EntertainmentBack to Top

BEST Dinner Theater
Curtain Call Dinner Theater
BEST Museum
Discovery Science Center
BEST Concert Venue
Honda Center
BEST Indie Theater
Lido Theatre
BEST Improv Comedy Group
Spectacles Improv Engine
BEST Theatre Group
The Chance Theater
BEST Art Gallery
The Gallery

AutoBack to Top

BEST Car Stereo
Audio Dreams
BEST Motorcycle Shop
Cycle City Motorsports
BEST Repair
I FIX M Auto Mechanics
BEST Detailing
Pure Prestige Auto
BEST Body Shop
Southern Auto Body

BeautyBack to Top

BEST Children's Cut
A Star is Born, Kids Hair Salon
BEST Day Spa
Amadeus Spa & Salon
BEST Hair Color
Beauty Heaven
BEST Beauty Supply
Beauty Supply Zone & Salon
BEST Massage
Chaba Thai Massage & Spa
BEST Barber
Hawleywoods Barbershop
BEST Tattoo and Piercing
Lefty's Tattoo
BEST Manicure and Pedicure
Norma Jean's Nail Salon LLC
BEST Facial
Skinfinity
BEST Waxing
The Brow and Skin Studio with Apothecary
BEST Tanning
The Tanning Spa
BEST Hair Salon
the Vanity room Salon & Spa

Cheap EatsBack to Top

BEST Bagels
Bagelmania
BEST Hot Dog
Chicago's Best
BEST Diner
Harbor House Café
BEST Healthy Lunch
MiX Gourmet Cafe & Grocer
BEST Pizza
Pepperoni's Pizza
BEST Barbecue
Smokin' Mo's BBQ
BEST Sandwich Shop
Stefano's Golden Baked Hams
BEST Burger
T.K. Burgers
BEST Burrito
Taco Mesa
BEST Breakfast
The Sugar Shack Cafe
BEST Wings
Wingnuts

FashionBack to Top

BEST Lingerie
A Perfect Fit Fine Lingerie
BEST Women's Boutique
ADANIAS Boutique
BEST Beachwear
Chynna Dolls
BEST Men's Clothing
Commissary
BEST Vintage and Resale
Elsewhere Vintage
BEST Designer Jewelry
European Fine Jewelry and Watches
BEST Women's Shoes
LANIS Boutique
BEST Children's Clothing
Nine Months Later
BEST Eyewear
The House of Flys/ Backward Circle Bike Co.
BEST Watches
Watch Works
BEST Maternity Apparel
Xpecting Maternity

Great MealsBack to Top

BEST Romantic Restaurant
21 Oceanfront Restaurant
BEST Cajun/Creole
Bourbon Street
BEST Asian Fusion (tie)
Cafe Hiro, Ten Asian Bistro
BEST Tapas
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
BEST Seafood
Crabby's Boat House
BEST Middle Eastern (tie)
Darya, Papa Hassan's Café
BEST Brunch
Duke's Huntington Beach
BEST Mexican
Esthers Taco House
BEST Cuban
Felix Continental Cafe
BEST Vegetarian
Good To Go Restaurants
BEST Vietnamese
Hien Vuong Restaurant
BEST Chinese
Ho Sum Bistro
BEST New American
Jason's Downtown Restaurant
BEST Latin American
Javier's Cantina & Grill
BEST Thai
Mai Thai
BEST Italian
Mammaluccos
BEST Japanese
Matsu Restaurant
BEST French
Pinot Provence
BEST Indian
Shehnai: Cuisine of India
BEST Mediterranean
Sophia's Greek Cuisine
BEST Steakhouse
Stubrik's Steakhouse & Bar
BEST Sushi
Sushi Ya
BEST California
The Cliff

Health and FitnessBack to Top

BEST Pilates Studio
House of Pilates
BEST Surf Shop
Icons of Surf
BEST Personal Trainers
Innovative Results, Inc.
BEST Dance Studio
MV Dance and Performing Arts Center
BEST Martial Arts
Ralph Gracie Jiu-Jitsu OC
BEST Skate Shop
Shelter Street & Skate
BEST Golf Shop
Talega Golf Club
BEST Bike Shop
The Path Bike Shop
BEST Gym
Total Woman Gym & Day Spa
BEST Yoga Studio
Triad Yoga & Pilates

NightlifeBack to Top

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar
Club Lucky
BEST Pool Hall
Danny K's Billiard Cafe
BEST Dance Club
Heat Ultra Lounge
BEST Beer Selection
Heroes
BEST Bowling
Lucky Strike Lanes
BEST Irish Pub
Muldoons Irish Pub
BEST Brewpub
Newport Beach Brewing Company
BEST Dive Bar
Paul's Cocktails
BEST Jazz Club
Steamer's Jazz Club & Cafe
BEST Trendy Bar
The Commonwealth Lounge
BEST Neighborhood Bar
The Crosby
BEST Live Music
The SlideBar
BEST Sports Bar
Throwbacks Sports Bar & Grill
BEST Wine Bar
Yves

PetsBack to Top

BEST Pet Supplies
California Pets
BEST Boarding
Doggietown USA, LLC.
BEST Pet Sitting
Fetch! Pet Care of Orange County
BEST Grooming
Foxy Fur Mobile Pet Salon
BEST Dog Walker
Passionate 4 Pets
BEST Training
Solutions! Pet Services
BEST Couture
The Barkery

ShoppingBack to Top

BEST Comics
4 Color Fantasies
BEST Custom Framing
ArtGirl Picture Frame
BEST Florist
Bell Tower Florist & Gifts
BEST Bookstore
Bookman Too
BEST Gift Shop
California Greetings
BEST Antiques
Country Roads Antiques and Gardens
BEST Furniture
Craig Olsen
BEST Musical Instruments
Kenny's Music
BEST Housewares
Out Of Vogue
BEST Cigar Shop
Red Cloud Cigars
BEST Children's Gifts
The Enchanted Toy Store
BEST Scrapbooking
Timeless Treasures
BEST Records and CDs
Vinyl Solution

Specialty Food and DrinkBack to Top

BEST Desserts
Campitelli Cookies
BEST Farmers Market
Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmer's Market and Craft Fair
BEST Ice Cream Shop
Frati Gelato Cafe
BEST Wine Shop
Hi-Time Wine Cellars
BEST Coffee Shop
Kaffa!
BEST Gourmet Grocery
Mother's Market
BEST Tea House
Paris in a Cup
BEST Bakery
Rockwell's Cafe and Bakery
BEST Chocolate
Rocky Mountain Chocolate

WeddingsBack to Top

BEST Cakes
Cinderella Cakes
BEST Wedding Planner
Exquisite Events Specialists
BEST DJ
Extreme DJ Service
BEST Invitations
Jill Parkin Designs
BEST Wedding Photographer
Lin and Jirsa Wedding Photography
BEST Rings
Mimi's Jewelry, Inc.
BEST Tuxedo
Mission Tux Shop
BEST Music
O.C.Elvis- Scott Robertson
BEST Venue
Occasions at Laguna Village
BEST Limousine
Platinum Worldwide Limousine Service
BEST Make-Up
Puresemblance Makeup Artistry
BEST Caterer
Taste Catering Cafe
BEST Wedding Dresses
The White Dress
BEST Flowers
Three Petals
BEST Videographer
Visual Masterpiece

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