The community nominated and voted for the 2024 The Best, and we listened. These are the winners and favorites the community selected for the Dining, Drinks & Nightlife group.
The Best Bakery
Winner:Â Ukrops
Favorites:
Shindigz
Westhampton Pastry ShopÂ
The Best Barbecue
Winner:Â Deep Run Roadhouse
Favorites:
Mission BBQ
ZZQ Texas Craft BarbequeÂ
The Best Breakfast
Winner:Â First Watch
Favorites:
Moore St Cafe
Boychiks DeliÂ
The Best Brunch
Winner:Â Dots Back Inn
Favorites:
First Watch
Lunch.SupperÂ
The Best Burger Spot
Winner:Â Burger Bach
Favorites:
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Five GuysÂ
The Best Caterer
Winner:Â Deep Run Roadhouse
Favorites:
Homemades By Suzanne
EAT CateringÂ
The Best Chef
Winner:Â David Dunlap, Midlothian Chef's Kitchen
Favorites:
Andy Jones - Smoke & Barrel
Chef Michael Lindsey - Lillie Pearl and ML SteakÂ
The Best Cocktail Menu
Winner:Â Ya Ya's Cookbook
Favorites:
The Jasper
Old Towne's AlibiÂ
The Best Craft Beer
Winner:Â Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - West Creek
Favorites:
Three Leg Run
LegendsÂ
The Best Dessert Spot
Winner:Â Coco + Hazel
Favorites:
Shyndigz
Gelati Celesti Ice Cream
The Best Doughnuts
Winner:Â Country Style Donuts
Favorites:
Krispy Kreme
Sugar ShackÂ
The Best First Date Spot
Winner:Â Maymont
Favorites:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Red SaltÂ
The Best Food Truck or Cart
Winner:Â Hibachi mobile
Favorites:
El Guapo
Christopher's Runaway GourmayÂ
The Best Happy Hour
Winner:Â Wood & Iron Gameday Restaurant and Bar
Favorites:
Sedona Taphouse
Third Base GrillÂ
The Best Hidden Gem in Richmond
Winner:Â Jake's Place
Favorites:
Little Nickel
Unplugged Games CafeÂ
The Best Local Brewery
Winner:Â Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - West Creek