You’ve been picking winners in Best of Dayton from Dayton.com and the Dayton Daily News for years now, and it’s time to do it again.
Now that Best of Dayton is back in 2023, we wanted to take a look at all of the winners since 2015. Click here to go to the ballot and cast your vote.
Voting will go through Friday, Aug. 11, and you can vote once per day per contest. So stay involved and let us know who you think is the Best of Dayton.
Scroll through all of the winners below to see the best of the best in Dayton.
2022
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Accountant/Tax Preparer | Dave Bledsoe |
| Best Acupuncturist | Misun Oh Acupuncture |
| Best Aesthetic Services | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Animal Clinic/Veterinarian | Germantown Animal Health Center |
| Best Annual Festival | Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest |
| Best Antique Store | Antiques Village |
| Best Apartment Complex | The Residenz |
| Best Appetizers | El Meson |
| Best Appliance Store | Lowe's Home Improvement |
| Best Arcade/Gaming | Scene75 Entertainment Center |
| Best Art Classes | K12 Gallery & TEJAS |
| Best Art Gallery | The Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Assisted Living Facility | Bethany Village |
| Best Attorney | Roberson Law Firm |
| Best Attraction | National Museum of the US Air Force |
| Best Auctioneer | Griffin Parker |
| Best Auto Sales Staff | Jeff Schmitt Auto Group |
| Best Auto Salvage | Busy Bee Auto Parts & Towing |
| Best Autobody/Repair Shop | Grismer Tire & Auto Service Center |
| Best Bakery | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Bank | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Bank Teller | Alexis Petitto |
| Best Bar/Lounge | The Century Bar |
| Best Barber | Centerville Barbers - A Little Off The Top |
| Best Bathroom Remodeler | ImproveIt Home Remodeling |
| Best BBQ | City Barbeque |
| Best Boutique | Heart Mercantile |
| Best Bowling Alley | Beaver-Vu Bowl |
| Best Breakfast | The Blue Berry Café |
| Best Brewery/Distillery | Warped Wing Brewing Company |
| Best Bridal Shop | David's Bridal |
| Best Brunch | The Blue Berry Café |
| Best Buffet | Rob's Restaurant & Catering |
| Best Building Contractor | JEM Designs |
| Best Campgrounds | John Bryan State Park |
| Best Cancer Care Center | Kettering Health Cancer Center |
| Best Car Wash | Flying Ace Express Car Wash |
| Best Cardiovascular Physician | Dr. Thomas M. Ruff, DO |
| Best Carpet Cleaner | Stanley Steemer |
| Best Caterer | Christopher's Restaurant & Catering |
| Best Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A |
| Best Childcare | Creative World of Montessori |
| Best Chinese Food | China Cottage |
| Best Chiropractor | The Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center |
| Best Chocolates | Esther Price Candies |
| Best Coffee Shop | Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best Comedy Club | Funny Bone |
| Best Commercial/Residential Landscaper | Siebenthaler's |
| Best Commercial/Residential Paving Company | Vandalia Blacktop & Sealcoating |
| Best Community Supporter | Dayton Foundation |
| Best Concert Venue | Rose Music Center at The Heights |
| Best Consignment Shop | Home 2 Home Brand New & Consigned |
| Best Credit Union | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Dance School/Studio | Funk Lab Dance Center |
| Best Dayton Landmark | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Dentist | Coyne Dentistry |
| Best Dermatologist | Matthew A Bakos MD |
| Best Desserts | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Diner | Mel-O-Dee Restaurant & Catering |
| Best Dog Park | Deeds Point Dog Park |
| Best Donut Shop | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Door & Window Replacement | Dayton Door Sales |
| Best Dry Cleaner | Long Cleaners |
| Best Ethnic Grocery | La Michoacana Mexican Market |
| Best Family Fun Destination | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Family Restaurant | Mel-O-Dee Restaurant & Catering |
| Best Fine Dining | Pine Club |
| Best Florist | Oberer's Flowers |
| Best Food Truck | McNasty's |
| Best French Fries | Five Guys |
| Best Funeral Home | Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions |
| Best Furniture Store | Morris Home Furniture and Mattress |
| Best Garage Builder | Greater Dayton Construction Group |
| Best Garage Door Company | Dayton Door Sales |
| Best Gay Bar | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Golf Course | NCR Country Club |
| Best Grocery Store | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Gym | Femme Fatale Dayton |
| Best Hair Salon/Stylist | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Hamburger | Slyder's Tavern |
| Best Happy Hour | The Trolley Stop |
| Best Hardware Store/Home Center | Handyman Ace Hardware |
| Best Health Food Store | Health Foods Unlimited |
| Best Health/Fitness Club | Femme Fatale Dayton |
| Best Hearing Service | Family Hearing Centers |
| Best Heart Care Facility | Kettering Health Main Campus |
| Best Hidden Gem Restaurant | Tony's Italian Kitchen |
| Best Hot Dog Stand | The Root Beer Stande |
| Best Hypnotist | Miami Valley Counseling & Hypnosis Center |
| Best Ice Cream | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Indian Food | Amar India Restaurant |
| Best Insulation Services | Liberty Insulation Co. |
| Best Insurance Agency | Skinner Insurance Agency |
| Best Insurance Agent | Tommy Skinner |
| Best Interior Designer | Centerville Design Associates |
| Best Investment Advisor | Dave Bledsoe |
| Best Italian Food | Mamma DiSalvo's |
| Best Japanese Food/Sushi | Kabuki Restaurant & Sushi Bar |
| Best Jeweler | Beavercreek Jewelers |
| Best Karaoke | Red Carpet Tavern |
| Best Landscaper/Nursery/Garden Center | Knollwood Garden Center and Landscaping |
| Best Lending Institution | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Liquor Store | Arrow Wine & Spirits |
| Best Local Celebrity | Dave Chappelle |
| Best Massage Therapists | 252 West Salon & MedSpa |
| Best Massage Therapists | Body Balance Massage & Skincare |
| Best Media Personality | Rev. Cool |
| Best Medical Weightloss Program | Premier Weight Loss Solutions in Centerville |
| Best Mental Health/Drug Addiction Facility | Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center |
| Best Mexican Food | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Middle Eastern Food | Pasha Grill |
| Best Movie Theater | The Neon |
| Best Museum | National Museum of the US Air Force |
| Best Natural Food Store | Trader Joe's |
| Best Neighborhood Bar | Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill |
| Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center | Bethany Village |
| Best OB/GYN | Far Hills OB/GYN |
| Best Ophthalmologist | Brian R. Stahl, MD |
| Best Optometrist | Christianne Belair |
| Best Oral Surgeon | Dennis Pettit, DDS |
| Best Orthodontist | Burke Orthodontics |
| Best Orthopedic Doctor | Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio |
| Best Pain Management Physician | Ohio Pain Clinic: Amol Soin, MD |
| Best Park/Walking Path | Aullwood Garden |
| Best Patio Dining | TJ Chumps |
| Best Pediatric Dentist | Centerville Pediatric Dentistry |
| Best Pediatrician | Pediatric Associates of Dayton |
| Best Pest Control | A-1 Able Pest Doctors |
| Best Pet Grooming & Boarding | Diamond Kennels |
| Best Pharmacy | Walgreens |
| Best Physical Therapist | Dr. Wendy Chorny |
| Best Pizza | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Place for an Oil Change | Grismer Tire & Auto Service Center |
| Best Place for Cell Phone Repair | Gem City Digital |
| Best Place to Buy a 4 Wheeler/Side by Side | Jeff Schmitt Lawn & Motor Sports |
| Best Place to Buy a Bicycle | Kettering Bike Shop |
| Best Place to Buy a Mattress | Mattress Max |
| Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle | Buckeye Harley-Davidson |
| Best Place to Buy a New Car | Voss Auto Network |
| Best Place to Buy a New Truck | Jeff Schmitt Auto Group |
| Best Place to Buy a Used Car/Truck | Voss Auto Network |
| Best Place to Buy an RV | Gander RV of Huber Heights |
| Best Place to Buy Cabinets | JEM Designs |
| Best Place to Buy Children's Clothes | Once Upon A Child |
| Best Place to Buy Diabetic Supplies | Costco Wholesale |
| Best Place to Buy Fireplace & Accessories | Dayton Fireplace Systems |
| Best Place to Buy Flooring | Bockrath Flooring & Rugs |
| Best Place to Buy Heating & Air Conditioning | Logan A/C & Heat Services |
| Best Place to Buy Hunting Supplies | Cabela's |
| Best Place to Buy Lawn & Garden Equipment | Lowe's Home Improvement |
| Best Place to Buy Meats | Dot's Market |
| Best Place to Buy Medical Supplies | Hock's Pharmacy & Medical Supply |
| Best Place to Buy Men's Clothes | Kohl's |
| Best Place to Buy Paint | Sherwin-Williams Paint Store |
| Best Place to Buy Pools & Spas | Knickerbocker Pools & Spas |
| Best Place to Buy Windows | ImproveIt Home Remodeling |
| Best Place to Get a Manicure | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Place to Work | University of Dayton |
| Best Plastic Surgeon/Liposuction | James Apesos, MD |
| Best Playground | Scene75 Entertainment Center |
| Best Plumber | Korrect Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning |
| Best Primary Care Doctor | Megan Margret Wurm, DO |
| Best Prosthetic Services | Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| Best Real Estate Agent | Terri Johnson - Glasshouse Realty Group |
| Best Restaurant in the Oregon District | Thai 9 |
| Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Roofing Company | DryTech Exteriors |
| Best Seafood | Jay's Seafood |
| Best Spa | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Square-Cut Pizza | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Staffing Company | PeopleFirst Staffing |
| Best Steakhouse | Pine Club |
| Best Tanning Salon | Bear Naked Tanning |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Caleb Neff, Blacklist Tattoo |
| Best Tire/Wheel Dealer | Grismer Tire & Auto Service Center |
| Best Urgent Care | Premier Health Urgent Care - Englewood |
| Best Winery | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant |
| Best Wings | Roosters |
| Best Yoga/Pilates | Speakeasy Yoga |
| Favorite Sporting Event | Dayton Dragons baseball |
2021
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Appetizer | Cooper's Hawk Southwestern Eggrolls |
| Best Arcade/Gaming | Canal Street Arcade and Deli |
| Best Art Gallery | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Asian Food | Thai 9 |
| Best Auto Dealer | Voss Auto Network |
| Best Auto Repair | Grismer Tire & Auto Service |
| Best Bakery | elé Cake Co. |
| Best Bank or Credit Union | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Bar Bathroom | The Barrel House |
| Best Barber Shop | Centerville Barbers |
| Best Bartender | Matt Ross, The Barrel House |
| Best BBQ | City Barbeque |
| Best Beer, Wine or Liquor Shop | Arrow Wine & Spirits |
| Best Bloody Mary | Another Broken Egg Cafe |
| Best Bowling Alley | Poelking Woodman Lanes |
| Best Breakfast | The Blue Berry Café |
| Best Brunch | The Blue Berry Café |
| Best Burger | Slyder's Tavern |
| Best Cheap Eats | The Root Beer Stande |
| Best Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A |
| Best Chili | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Chinese Food | China Cottage |
| Best Chocolates | Esther Price |
| Best Cocktails | Century Bar |
| Best Coffeehouse | Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best Comedy Club | Wiley's Comedy Club |
| Best Concert Venue | Rose Music Center at The Heights |
| Best Craft Beer Bar | Warped Wing Brewing Company |
| Best Dance Club | Yellow Rose Nightclub |
| Best Dance Group | Dayton Contemporary Dance Co |
| Best Dayton landmark | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Deli/Sandwich Shop | Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Diner | Mel-O-Dee Restaurant & Catering |
| Best Dive Bar | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Donuts | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Family Restaurant | Christopher's Restaurant & Catering |
| Best Farmers Market | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Festival | Oktoberfest - Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Fine Dining | Pine Club |
| Best Florist | Oberer's Flowers |
| Best Food Festival | Dayton Greek Festival |
| Best Food Truck | Zombie Dogz |
| Best French Fries | Five Guys |
| Best Garden Center | Knollwood Garden Center |
| Best Gay Bar | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Golf Course | NCR Country Club |
| Best Hair Salon | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Happy Hour | Trolley Stop |
| Best Hardware Store | Handyman Ace Hardware |
| Best Hidden Gem Restaurant | Nick's Restaurant |
| Best Ice Cream | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Amar India |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Mamma DiSalvo's |
| Best Jewelry Store | James Free Jewelers |
| Best Karaoke | Soft Rock Café |
| Best Local Artist | Leslea Hipp |
| Best Local Band or Musician | Dayton Salsa Project |
| Best Local Brewery | Warped Wing Brewing Company |
| Best Local Celebrity | Dave Chappelle |
| Best Local Photographer | Jan Underwood |
| Best Local Podcast | Fly With Us |
| Best Local Theater Group | The Human Race Theatre Company |
| Best Margarita | Elsa's |
| Best Mexican Food | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Museum | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Oktoberfest Celebration | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Old-School Restaurant | Pine Club |
| Best Patio | Trolley Stop |
| Best Pet Grooming | Doggie Styles Day Spa |
| Best Pizza Restaurant | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Place for a Business Lunch | Coco's Bistro |
| Best Place for Unique Gifts | Heart Mercantile |
| Best Place to Buy Dayton gifts | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Place to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping | Mike's Bike Park |
| Best Place to Hear Live Music | Rose Music Center at The Heights |
| Best Place to Play Pool | Kings Table |
| Best Place to Take a Date | Tender Mercy |
| Best Pub | Dublin Pub |
| Best Realtor | Kunal Patel Group |
| Best Restaurant at Austin Landing | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill |
| Best Restaurant at The Greene | Pasha Grill |
| Best Restaurant for a Large Group | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Restaurant in the Oregon District | Jay's Seafood |
| Best Restaurant in Yellow Springs | Winds Cafe |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Pine Club |
| Best Sandwich | Cuban - McNasty's Food Truck |
| Best Spa | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Sports Bar | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Square-Cut Pizza | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Steak | Pine Club |
| Best Sushi | Thai 9 |
| Best Taco | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Justin Barbarino, Black Cloud Tattoo Co. |
| Best Tattoo Shop | Rebel Rebel Tattoo |
| Best Thai Food | Thai 9 |
| Best Vet | Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic |
| Best View of Dayton | Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum |
| Best Wings | Roosters |
| Friendliest Restaurant/Bar Staff | The Barrel House |
| Most Romantic Restaurant | Salar Restaurant and Lounge |
2019-20
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Appetizer | Thai 9 crab rangoon |
| Best Arcade/Gaming | Scene75 |
| Best Art Gallery | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Asian Food | Ozu852 |
| Best Auto Dealer | Jeff Schmitt Auto Group |
| Best Auto Repair | Grismer Auto Service Centers |
| Best Bakery | ele Cake Co. |
| Best Bank or Credit Union | Wright-Patt Credit Union |
| Best Barber Shop | JC's Barbershop |
| Best Bartender | Matt Ross, The Barrel House |
| Best BBQ | City Barbeque |
| Best Beer, Wine or Liquor Shop | Arrow Wine & Spirits |
| Best Bloody Mary | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Bookstore | Barnes & Noble |
| Best Boutique | Heart Mercantile |
| Best Bowling Alley | Beaver-Vu Bowling |
| Best Breakfast | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Bridal Shop | David's Bridal |
| Best Brunch | First Watch |
| Best Burger | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Cheap Eats | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A |
| Best Chili | Tank's Bar and Grill |
| Best Chinese Food | China Cottage |
| Best Chips | Mikesell's |
| Best Chocolates | Esther Price |
| Best Cocktails | The Century Bar |
| Best Coffeehouse | Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best Concert Venue | Rose Music Center |
| Best County Fair | The Great Darke County Fair |
| Best Craft Beer Bar | The Barrel House |
| Best Dance Club | Masque |
| Best Dance Group | Celtic Academy of Irish Dance |
| Best Dayton Drag King | Johnny Justice |
| Best Dayton Drag Queen | Scarlett Moon |
| Best Dayton Historical Neighborhood | Oregon Historic District |
| Best Dayton landmark | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Deli/Sandwich Shop | DiSalvo's Deli |
| Best Diner | Mel-o-Dee |
| Best Dive Bar | Tank's Bar and Grill |
| Best Donuts | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Family Restaurant | Spaghetti Warehouse |
| Best Farmers Market | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Festival | Dayton Celtic Festival |
| Best Fine Dining | The Pine Club |
| Best Fish Fry | Alter High School |
| Best Florist | Oberer's Flowers |
| Best Food Truck | Zombie Dogz |
| Best Food Truck Event | Yellow Cab Food Truck Rallies |
| Best French Fries | Five Guys |
| Best Gala | Dayton Art Institute Art Ball |
| Best Garden Center | Knollwood Garden Center |
| Best Gay Bar | Masque |
| Best Golf Course | Yankee Trace |
| Best Grilled Cheese | Tanks Bar and Grill |
| Best Gym/Fitness Center | Turbo Zone Fitness |
| Best Hair Salon | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Happy Hour | Trolley Stop |
| Best Haunted Attraction | Land of Illusion |
| Best Hidden Gem Restaurant | Christopher's Restaurant |
| Best High School Fans | Kettering Fairmont |
| Best Holiday Tradition | Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill |
| Best Hot Dog | Zombie Dogz |
| Best Hotel | Marriott at the University of Dayton |
| Best Ice Cream | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Amar India |
| Best Interactive Gaming Venue | Top Golf |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Mamma DiSalvo's |
| Best Jewelry Store | James Free Jewelers |
| Best Karaoke | Blind Bob's |
| Best Late-Night Eats | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Local Artist | Leslea Hipp |
| Best Local Band or Musician | Summer Highway Band |
| Best Local Brewery | Warped Wing Brewing Company |
| Best Local Celebrity | Norm Lilly |
| Best Local Chef | Elizabeth Wiley at Meadowlark |
| Best Local Comedian (not Dave Chappelle) | Scotty Mays |
| Best Local DJ (weddings, events) | No Limit Premier |
| Best Local Photographer | From Above Aerial |
| Best Local Podcast | Fifth & Ludlow |
| Best Local Theater Group | The Human Race Theatre Company |
| Best Locally Made Beer (specific beer, specific brewery) | Trotwood Lager, Warped Wing Brewing Co. |
| Best Locally Made Spirits (Distillery) | Belle of Dayton |
| Best Mac & Cheese | Chick-fil-A |
| Best Margarita | Elsa's |
| Best Mascot | Heater (Dayton Dragons) |
| Best Mediterranean/Greek Dining | Gyro Palace |
| Best Mexican Food | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Movie Theater | Cinemark at The Greene |
| Best Mural | Gateway to the Oregon District mural |
| Best Museum | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Nail Salon | Lounge Nail Spa |
| Best New Food Truck | What The Taco |
| Best New Restaurant | Cooper's Hawk Winery |
| Best Oktoberfest Celebration | Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest |
| Best Old-School Restaurant | The Pine Club |
| Best Onion Rings | Pine Club |
| Best Park or Playground | Cox Arboretum |
| Best Patio | The Trolley Stop |
| Best Pet Grooming | Oregon Tails |
| Best Pet Products Store | PetSmart |
| Best Pho | Linh's Bistro |
| Best Pizza Restaurant | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Place for a Bachelor Party | Top Golf |
| Best Place for a Bachelorette Party | Masque |
| Best Place for a Bike Ride | Little Miami Scenic Trail |
| Best Place for a Birthday Party | Scene75 |
| Best Place for a Business Lunch | Coco's Bistro |
| Best Place for a Picnic | Cox Arboretum MetroPark |
| Best Place for a Walk or Run | Sugarcreek MetroPark |
| Best Place for Unique Gifts | Heart Mercantile |
| Best Place to Buy Dayton gifts | Esther Price chocolates |
| Best Place to Entertain the Kids | Boonshoft Museum of Discovery |
| Best Place to Hear Live Music | Levitt Pavilion Dayton |
| Best Place to Hook Up | The Barrel House |
| Best Place to Play Pool | Kings Table Bar & Grill |
| Best place to take your dog | Montgomery County Bark Park Dayton |
| Best Pub | Dublin Pub |
| Best Realtor | Mark Ryan Group (RE/MAX) |
| Best Restaurant at Austin Landing | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill |
| Best Restaurant at The Greene | The Cheesecake Factory |
| Best Restaurant for a Large Group | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Restaurant in the Oregon District | Dublin Pub |
| Best Restaurant in Yellow Springs | Winds Cafe |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Sandwich | Jimmie's Ladder 11 Ladder 11 |
| Best Seafood Restaurant | Jay's Seafood |
| Best Soup | Dublin Pub potato soup |
| Best Spa | Square One Salon & Spa |
| Best Spot to Take a Picture for Instagram | Cox Arboretum |
| Best Square-Cut Pizza | Marion's Piazza |
| Best St. Patrick's Day Celebration | Dublin Pub |
| Best Steak | Pine Club |
| Best Sushi | Ozu852 |
| Best Taco | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Caleb Neff, Blacklist Tattoo |
| Best Tattoo Shop | Rebel Rebel Tattoo |
| Best Thrift Store | Valley Thrift |
| Best Toy Store | Yellow Springs Toy Company |
| Best Trivia Night | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Vegan Dining | Wheat Penny |
| Best Vet | Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic |
| Best View of Dayton | Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum |
| Best Wedding Venue | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Winery | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant |
| Best Wings | Roosters |
| Best Yoga Studio | Speakeasy Yoga |
| Favorite Celebrity from the Dayton area | Dave Chappelle |
| Friendliest Restaurant/Bar Staff | Nick's Restaurant |
| Most Charming Suburb | Yellow Springs |
| Most Romantic Restaurant | Oakwood Club |
2018
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Appetizer | Thai 9 Crab Rangoon |
| Best Arcade/Gaming | Scene75 |
| Best Art Gallery | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Asian Food | Ozu852 |
| Best Auto Dealer | Jeff Schmitt Auto Group |
| Best Auto Repair | Grismer Tire & Auto Service |
| Best Bakery | ele Cake Co. |
| Best Bar Bathroom | The Barrel House |
| Best Barber Shop | Centerville Barbers |
| Best Barista | David Warrick - Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best Bartender | Chad McKanna (Buffalo Wild Wings in Kettering) |
| Best BBQ | City Barbeque |
| Best Bike Route | Little Miami Scenic Trail |
| Best Bloody Mary | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Bowl of Soup | Dublin Pub World Famous Potato Soup |
| Best Bowling Alley | Beaver-Vu Bowling |
| Best Breakfast | Tanks Bar & Grill |
| Best Brunch | First Watch |
| Best Burger | Slyder's Tavern |
| Best Cheap Eats | Tank's Bar & Grill |
| Best Chili | Tanks Bar & Grill |
| Best Chips | Mikesell's |
| Best Classic Restaurant | The Pine Club |
| Best Cocktails | The Century Bar |
| Best Coffeehouse | Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best Comedy Club | Dayton Funny Bone |
| Best Consignment/Resale Store | Home 2 Home |
| Best County Fair | The Great Darke County Fair |
| Best Craft Beer Bar | Warped Wing |
| Best Dance Club | Club Masque |
| Best Dance Group | Celtic Academy of Irish Dance |
| Best Dayton Drag Queen | Amaya Sexton |
| Best Dayton landmark | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Dayton-centric gifts | Esther Price chocolates |
| Best Deli/Sandwich Shop | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Diner | Mel-O-Dee Restaurant (New Carlisle) |
| Best Dive Bar | Tank's Bar and Grill |
| Best Do-Gooder | Rev. Cool Carter |
| Best Dog Friendly Patio | Dayton Beer Company |
| Best Donuts | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Farmers Market | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Festival | Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest |
| Best Fine Dining | The Pine Club |
| Best Florist | Oberer's Flowers |
| Best Food Truck | Zombie Dogz |
| Best Food Truck Dish | Zombie Dogz Calling in Dead hot dog |
| Best French Fries | Five Guys |
| Best Gala | Dayton Art Institute Art Ball |
| Best Gay Bar | Club Masque |
| Best Golf Course | NCR Country Club |
| Best Grilled Cheese | Tank's Bar and Grill |
| Best Gym/Fitness Center | Femme Fatale Fitness |
| Best Hair Salon | Square One Salon |
| Best Happy Hour | Bar Louie |
| Best Haunted Attraction | Land of Illusion |
| Best Hidden Gem Restaurant | The Florentine |
| Best High School Fans | Kettering Fairmont High School |
| Best Historical Neighborhood | Oregon District |
| Best Holiday Tradition | Clifton Mill Holiday Lights |
| Best Hotel | Marriott University of Dayton |
| Best Ice Cream | Young's Jersey Dairy |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Amar India |
| Best Indoor Music Venue | Yellow Cab Tavern |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Mamma DiSalvo's Risturante |
| Best Jewelry Store | Ohio Silver Co. |
| Best Karaoke | Blind Bob's |
| Best Late-Night Eats | Tank's Bar and Grill |
| Best Local Artist | Tiffany Clark |
| Best Local Athlete | Josh Cunningham of UD Mens Basketball |
| Best Local Band or Musician | Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra |
| Best Local Brewery | Warped Wing |
| Best Local Celebrity | Reverend Cool Carter |
| Best Local Chef | Elizabeth Wiley (Meadowlark) |
| Best Local Comedian (not Dave Chappelle) | Scotty Mays |
| Best Local DJ (weddings, events) | Dayton Mobile DJ |
| Best Local Photographer | Chelsea Hall Photography |
| Best Local Podcast | The Gem City Podcast |
| Best Local Rising Star | Alexis Gomez |
| Best Local Theater Group | The Human Race Theatre Company |
| Best Locally Made Beer (specific beer, specific brewery) | Warped Wing Trotwood Lager |
| Best Mac & Cheese | Zombie Dogz |
| Best Margarita | Elsa's |
| Best Mascot | Dayton Dragon's Heater |
| Best Mediterranean/Greek Dining | Gyro Palace |
| Best Mexican Food | Tacqueria Mixteca |
| Best Movie Theater | The Neon |
| Best Mural | Historic Ohio's Star City mural in historic downtown Miamisburg (Central Avenue and First Street)" |
| Best Museum | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Nationally Known Celebrity | Dave Chappelle |
| Best New Restaurant | Deg's Flame Grilled Chicken |
| Best Onion Rings | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen |
| Best Outdoor Music Venue | Fraze Pavilion |
| Best Park or Playground | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Patio | The Trolley Stop |
| Best Pet Grooming | Bubbles N Bows |
| Best Pizza Restaurant | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Place for a Birthday Party | Scene 75 |
| Best Place for a Business Lunch | Coco's Bistro |
| Best Place for a Picnic | Cox Arboretum |
| Best Place for Dessert | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Place for Unique Gifts | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Place to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping | Femme Fatale Fitness |
| Best Place to Meet Singles | The Barrel House (Dayton) |
| Best place to shop if you don't want to dress like everyone else | Clash Dayton |
| Best Place to Take a Date | The Oregon District |
| Best Place to Take the Kids | Boonshoft Museum of Discovery |
| Best place to take your dog | Montgomery County Bark Park |
| Best Place to Watch the Game | Fricker's |
| Best Realtor | Mark Ryan Group |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Route for a Walk or Run | John Bryan State Park |
| Best Sandwich | Canal Arcade and Deli: The Champ |
| Best Seafood Restaurant | Jay's Seafood |
| Best Secret Menu Item | Buffalo Mac and Cheese from Dublin Pub |
| Best Spa | The Woodhouse Day Spa |
| Best Spot to Take a Picture for Instagram | Cox Arboretum |
| Best Square-Cut Pizza | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Steak | The Pine Club |
| Best Sushi | Ozu852 |
| Best Taco | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Ronny James White Anvil Tattoo Company |
| Best Tattoo Shop | Truth and Triumph Tattoo |
| Best Thrift Store | Valley Thrift |
| Best Trivia Night | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Unusual Pizza (specific pizza at specific location) | Old Scratch - Angry Beekeeper |
| Best Vegan Dining | Wheat Penny |
| Best Vet | Covenant Animal Clinic |
| Best View of Dayton | Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum |
| Best Wedding Venue | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Winery | Brandeberry Winery |
| Best Wings | Roosters |
| Friendliest Restaurant/Bar Staff | The Rootbeer Stande |
| Most Charming Suburb | Yellow Springs |
2017
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Arcade/Gaming | DK Effect |
| Best Art Gallery | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Asian Food | Ozu852 |
| Best Auto Dealer | Wagner Subaru |
| Best Auto Repair | Kettering AutoCare |
| Best Bakery | Ashley's Pastry Shop |
| Best Bar Bathroom | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Barber Shop | All Sports Barber Shop |
| Best Bartender | Holly Henry at Mack's Tavern |
| Best BBQ | PA's Pork |
| Best Bike Route | Great Miami River Trail |
| Best Bloody Mary | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Bowling Alley | Capri Bowling Lanes |
| Best Breakfast | Blueberry Cafe |
| Best Brunch | The Dublin Pub |
| Best Burger | Slyders |
| Best Cheap Eats | Hamburger Wagon |
| Best Cocktails | Century Bar |
| Best Coffeehouse (chain or local) | Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best College Bar | Flanagan's Pub |
| Best Comedy Club | Wiley's Comedy Joint |
| Best Craft Beer Selection | Ollie's Place |
| Best Dance Club | Julia's Nite Club |
| Best Dance Group | Celtic Academy of Irish Dance |
| Best Dayton Drag Queen | Tina Hightower |
| Best Dayton-centric Gift | Esther Price |
| Best Deli | Canal Street Arcade and Deli |
| Best Dessert | Chocolate Stout Bacon Cupcake (Ginniebug Creations) |
| Best Diner | George's Family Restaurant |
| Best Dive Bar | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Dog Park | Oak Grove Dog Park |
| Best Donuts | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Farmers Market | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Fine Dining | Watermark |
| Best Florist | Oberer's Flowers |
| Best Food Truck | Zombie Dogz |
| Best French Fries | Five Guys Burgers and Fries |
| Best Gay Bar | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Golf Course | The Golf Club at Yankee Trace |
| Best Gym | Femme Fatale Fitness |
| Best Hair Salon | 252 West Salon & Spa |
| Best Happy Hour | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Hidden Gem | Epic Dance Academy |
| Best Ice Cream | Graeter's |
| Best Indian Food | Amar India |
| Best Italian Food | Mamma DiSalvo's |
| Best Jewelry Store | Hedy Riegle Studio |
| Best Karaoke | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Late-Night Grub | Tank's |
| Best Local Artist | Chris Welker |
| Best Local Athlete | Marqies Williams (Fairmont HS) |
| Best Local Brewery | Warped Wing Brewery |
| Best Local Celebrity | Rev. Cool Carter |
| Best Local Comedian | Dave Chappelle |
| Best Local DJ | Airborne Entertainment |
| Best Local Photographer | Sarah Babcock Studio |
| Best Local Theater Group | Dayton Playhouse |
| Best Locally Made Spirits | Belle of Dayton |
| Best Margarita | Elsa's |
| Best Mediterranean/Greek Dining | Olive Mediterranean Grill |
| Best Mexican Food | El Toro |
| Best Museum | Dayton Art Institute |
| Best Open Mic Night | Rip Rap Roadhouse |
| Best Park | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Patio | Little York Tavern |
| Best Pet Grooming | Urban Dog Day Spa |
| Best Pizza (Local or Chain) | Old Scratch Pizza |
| Best Place for a Business Lunch | Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Place for a Picnic | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Place for the Kids to Cool Off | Kennedy Park Splash Pad |
| Best Place for Unique Gifts | Heart Mercantile |
| Best Place to Buy Local | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Place to Buy Vinyl | Omega Music |
| Best Place to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping | Femme Fatale Fitness |
| Best Place to Hear Live Music | Yellow Cab Tavern |
| Best Place to Meet Singles | Oregon District |
| Best Place to Play Pool | Kings Table |
| Best Place to Shop for Antiques | Antiques Village |
| Best Place to Take a Date | Watermark |
| Best Place to Watch the Game | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Pine Club |
| Best Route for a Walk or Run | Sugarcreek MetroPark |
| Best Sandwich | MacKenzie Reuben (The Highland Stag) |
| Best Seafood | Jay's Seafood |
| Best Secret Menu Item | Ice Cream (Spinoza's) |
| Best Spa | Salon on Rahn |
| Best Specialty Food Market (ethnic, gourmet, etc.) | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Steak (chain or local) | Pine Club |
| Best Sushi | Ozu852 |
| Best Taco | Taqueria Mixteca |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Emily Lux (Distinction Tattoo) |
| Best Tattoo Shop | Rebel Rebel Tattoo |
| Best Thrift or Consignment Store | Theze Dealz - A Thrifty Boutique |
| Best Trivia | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Vegan Dining | Lucky's Taproom & Eatery |
| Best Vet | Northridge Animal Clinic |
| Best View of Dayton | Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum |
| Best Wine Selection (restaurant) | The Wine Gallery |
| Best Wine Selection (retail) | Arrow Wine & Spirits |
| Best Wings | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Friendliest Staff / Best Customer Service | MJ's on Jefferson |
2016
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Arcade/Gaming | Scene75 |
| Best Art Gallery | Rosewood Arts Centre |
| Best Asian Food | Ozu852 |
| Best Auto Dealer | Jeff Schmitt Auto Group |
| Best Auto Repair | T & D Automotive |
| Best Bakery | ele Cake Co. |
| Best Bar Bathroom | Crooked Handle Brewing Co. |
| Best Barber Shop | Centerville Barbers |
| Best Bartender | Brandon Kall (Milano's on Brown St.) |
| Best BBQ | City Barbeque |
| Best Bike Route | Great Miami River Bikeway |
| Best Bloody Mary | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Bowling Alley | Poelking Lanes (Huber Heights) |
| Best Breakfast | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Brunch | Blueberry Cafe |
| Best Burger | Slyders |
| Best Cheap Eats | Tank's |
| Best Cocktails | Century Bar |
| Best Coffeehouse (chain or local) | Ghostlight Coffee |
| Best College Bar | Milano's |
| Best Comedy Club | Funny Bone |
| Best Craft Beer Selection | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Dance Club | Julia's Nite Club |
| Best Dance Group | Celtic Academy of Irish Dance |
| Best Dayton-centric Gift | Esther Price |
| Best Deli | Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Dessert | Chocolate Stout Bacon Cupcake (Ginniebug Creations) |
| Best Diner | Hasty Tasty |
| Best Dive Bar | Red Carpet Tavern |
| Best Dog Park | Bark Park |
| Best Donuts | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Farmers Market | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Fine Dining | Oakwood Club |
| Best Florist | Floral V Designs |
| Best Food Truck | Zombie Dogz |
| Best French Fries | The Dublin Pub |
| Best Gay Bar | Club Masque |
| Best Golf Course | Yankee Trace Golf Club |
| Best Gym | MVP Dance Fit |
| Best Hair Salon | Salon on Rahn |
| Best Happy Hour | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Hidden Gem | Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe |
| Best Ice Cream | Young's Dairy |
| Best Indian Food | Jeet India |
| Best Italian Food | Mamma DiSalvo's |
| Best Jewelry Store | Hedy Riegle Studio |
| Best Karaoke | Dog's Breath Tavern |
| Best Late-Night Grub | Tank's |
| Best Local Artist | Chris Welker |
| Best Local Athlete | Braxton Miller |
| Best Local Brewery | Hairless Hare Brewery |
| Best Local Celebrity | Cory D. D. Miller |
| Best Local Comedian | Mike Etienne |
| Best Local DJ | DJ Jay, Liftoff Entertainment |
| Best Local Photographer | Sarah Babcock Studio |
| Best Local Theater Group | Human Race Theatre Company |
| Best Locally Made Spirits | Belle of Dayton |
| Best Margarita | Elsa's |
| Best Mediterranean/Greek Dining | Olive Mediterranean Grill |
| Best Mexican Food | El Toro |
| Best Museum | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Open Mic Night | Club Masque |
| Best Park | Sugarcreek MetroPark |
| Best Patio | Wings Sports Bar & Grille |
| Best Pet Grooming | Sarah Albrecht, Francis Kennels |
| Best Pizza (Local or Chain) | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Place for a Business Lunch | Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Place for a Picnic | John Bryan State Park |
| Best Place for the Kids to Cool Off | Kettering Recreation Complex |
| Best Place for Unique Gifts | Baker Salvage Co. |
| Best Place to Bargain Hunt | Valley Thrift Store |
| Best Place to Buy Local | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Place to Buy Vinyl | Omega Music |
| Best Place to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping | Femme Fatale Fitness |
| Best Place to Hear Live Music | Wings Sports Bar & Grille |
| Best Place to Meet Singles | Club Masque |
| Best Place to Play Pool | Mack's Tavern |
| Best Place to Shop for Antiques | Antiques Village |
| Best Place to Take a Date | The Greene |
| Best Place to Watch the Game | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Route for a Walk or Run | Sugarcreek MetroPark |
| Best Sandwich | The Liberty Reuben (Flyboys Deli) |
| Best Seafood | Sweeney's Seafood |
| Best Secret Menu Item | Philly Beer Cheese Steak at Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Spa | Salon on Rahn and Day Spa |
| Best Specialty Food Market (ethnic, gourmet, etc.) | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Steak (chain or local) | Carvers Steaks and Chops |
| Best Sushi | Akashi Sushi Bar |
| Best Taco | El Toro |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Emily Lux (Distinction Tattoo) |
| Best Tattoo Shop | Monkey Bones Tattoos |
| Best Thrift or Consignment Store | Valley Thrift Store |
| Best Trivia | Pour Haus |
| Best Vegan Dining | Meadowlark |
| Best Vet | Far Hills Animal Clinic |
| Best View of Dayton | Lookout Columbarium at Woodland Cemetery |
| Best Wine Selection (restaurant) | The Wine Gallery |
| Best Wine Selection (retail) | Ray's Wine Spirits Grill |
| Best Wings | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Friendliest Staff / Best Customer Service | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
2015
| Contest | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Arcade/Gaming | Vacs n' Videos |
| Best Art Gallery | Clash Dayton |
| Best Asian Food | China Cottage |
| Best Auto Dealer (new or used) | Bob Ross Mercedes |
| Best Auto Repair | AutoTech Unlimited |
| Best Bakery | The Neighborhood Nest |
| Best Bar Bathroom | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Barber Shop | Centerville Barbers |
| Best Bartender | Joe Neargarder (MJ's on Jefferson) |
| Best BBQ | City Barbeque |
| Best Bike Route | Little Miami Scenic Trail |
| Best Bloody Mary | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Bowling Alley | Beaver-Vu Bowling |
| Best Breakfast | Golden Nugget Pancake House |
| Best Brunch | Golden Nugget Pancake House |
| Best Burger | Five Guys Burgers and Fries |
| Best Cheap Eats | Zombie Dogz |
| Best Cheese Selection | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Cocktails | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Coffeehouse (chain or local) | Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees |
| Best College Bar | Tuty's Bar And Grill |
| Best Comedy Club | Wiley's Comedy Joint |
| Best Craft Beer Selection | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Dance Club | Julia's Nite Club |
| Best Dance Group | Celtic Academy of Irish Dance |
| Best Dayton-centric Gift | Esther Price |
| Best Deli | Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Dessert (specific dish) | Chocolate Stout Bacon Cupcake (Ginniebug Creations) |
| Best Diner | George's Family Restaurant |
| Best Dive Bar | Tank's |
| Best Dog Park | Deeds Point Dog Park |
| Best Donuts | Bill's Donut Shop |
| Best Farmers Market | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Fine Dining | Oakwood Club |
| Best Florist | Furst The Florist |
| Best Food Truck | The Wicked 'Wich of Dayton |
| Best French Fries | McDonald's |
| Best Gay Bar | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Golf Course | Cassel Hills Golf Course |
| Best Gym | The Machine Shop |
| Best Hair Salon | Salon on Rahn |
| Best Happy Hour (drinks) | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Hidden Gem (under the radar/undiscovered restaurant) | The Wicked 'Wich of Dayton |
| Best Ice Cream Shop | Young's Dairy |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Amar India |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Mamma DiSalvo's |
| Best Jewelry Store (fancy & handmade/artistic) | Ohio Silver |
| Best Karaoke | Julia's Nite Club |
| Best Late-Night Grub | Tank's |
| Best Local Artist | Chris Welker |
| Best Local Athlete | Luke Kennard |
| Best Local Brewery | Yellow Springs Brewery |
| Best Local Celebrity | Yvette "Diva" Williams |
| Best Local Comedian | Steve Mac |
| Best Local DJ | Rev. Cool Carter |
| Best Local Photographer | Sarah Babcock Studio |
| Best Local Theater Group | Dayton Playhouse |
| Best Locally Made Spirits | Belle of Dayton |
| Best Margarita | El Toro |
| Best Mediterranean/Greek Dining | Pasha Grill |
| Best Mexican Food | El Toro |
| Best Museum | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Best Open Mic Night | Wiley's Comedy Joint |
| Best Park | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Patio | MJ's on Jefferson |
| Best Pet Grooming | Oregon Tails Pet Salon |
| Best Pizza (Local or Chain) | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Place for a Business Lunch | Flyboy's Deli |
| Best Place for a Picnic | Carillon Historical Park |
| Best Place for the Kids to Cool Off (pool, waterpark, splash pad, etc.) | Kettering Recreation Complex |
| Best Place for Unique Gifts | The Little Exchange |
| Best Place to Bargain Hunt | Goodwill |
| Best Place to Buy Local | 2nd Street Market |
| Best Place to Buy Vinyl | Omega Music |
| Best Place to Get Your Adrenaline Pumping | Urban Krag Climbing Center |
| Best Place to Hear Live Music | Oddbody's |
| Best Place to Meet Singles | Julia's Nite Club |
| Best Place to Play Pool | Kings Table |
| Best Place to Shop for Antiques | Antiques Village |
| Best Place to Take a Date | Lily's Bistro |
| Best Place to Watch the Game | Pour Haus |
| Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner | Marion's Piazza |
| Best Route for a Walk or Run | Glen Helen Nature Preserve |
| Best Sandwich (specific sandwich) | The Liberty Reuben (Flyboy's Deli) |
| Best Seafood | Jay's Seafood |
| Best Secret Menu Item | Monte Cristo Sandwich (Golden Nugget) |
| Best Spa | Salon on Rahn |
| Best Specialty Food Market (ethnic, gourmet, etc.) | Dorothy Lane Market |
| Best Steak (chain or local) | Carvers Steaks and Chops |
| Best Sushi | Kabuki |
| Best Taco | El Toro |
| Best Tattoo Artist | Justin Woleslagle |
| Best Tattoo Shop | Monkey Bones Tattoos |
| Best Thrift or Consignment Store | Valley Thrift Store |
| Best Trivia Night | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Best Vegan Dining | Lucky's Taproom & Eatery |
| Best Vet | Dixie Veterinary Clinic |
| Best View of Dayton (from where?) | Woodland Cemetary |
| Best Wine Bar or Wine Selection | Arrow Wine & Spirits |
| Best Wings | Bunkers Bar and Grill |
| Friendliest Staff / Best Customer Service | Bunkers Bar and Grill |