best of medal Eating & Drinking

Best Bar

Winner:

  • George's Majestic Lounge

Finalists:

  • Theo's
  • Hutch's

Best BBQ

Winner:

  • Penguin Ed's

Finalists:

  • Whole Hog
  • Smokin' Joe's

Best Bakery

Winner:

  • Rick's Bakery

Finalists:

  • Panera
  • Harp's

Business Lunch Winner:

  • Mermaid's

Finalists:

  • Mimi's
  • Herman's

Best Breakfast

Winner:

  • IHOP

Finalists:

  • Village Inn
  • Mimi's

Best All You Can Eat Buffet

Winner:

  • Golden Corral

Finalists:

  • Lin's Garden
  • Western Sizzlin'

Best Caterer

Winner:

  • Pfeffer's Gourmet Catering

Finalists:

  • Smokin' Joe's
  • Catering Concepts

Best Catfish

Winner:

  • Catfish Hole

Finalists:

  • Catfish John's
  • Backwoods Barn

Best Cheese Dip

Winner:

  • La Huerta

Finalists:

  • Abuelo's
  • Chili's

Best Chicken

Winner:

  • Monte Ne Inn Chicken

Finalists:

  • AQ
  • Chik-Fil-A

Best Deli

Winner:

  • Jason's

Finalists:

  • Harp's
  • McAlister's

Best Desserts

Winner:

  • Rick's Bakery

Finalists:

  • Village Inn
  • Copeland's

Best Donuts

Winner:

  • Krispy Kreme

Finalists:

  • Rick's Bakery
  • Daylight

Best Fast Food

Winner:

  • Chik-Fil-A

Finalists:

  • Sonic America's Drive-In
  • Taco Bell

Best Fine Dining

Winner:

  • Bordino's

Finalists:

  • James At The Mill
  • Ruth's Chris

Best French Fries

Winner:

  • McDonald's

Finalists:

  • Hugo's
  • Chik-Fil-A

Best Fresh Produce

Winner:

  • Fayetteville Farmer's Market

Finalists:

  • Harp's
  • Wal-Mart

Best Hamburgers

Winner:

  • Red Robin

Finalists:

  • Hugo's
  • Steak N Shake

Best Happy Hour

Winner:

  • Sonic America's Drive-In

Finalists:

  • George's Majestic Lounge
  • Grub's

Best Hot Dogs

Winner:

  • Sonic America's Drive-In

Finalists:

  • Sam's Club
  • Arvest Ball Park (Naturals)

Best Italian Food

Winner:

  • Olive Garden

Finalists:

  • Pesto
  • Noodles

Best Liquor Store

Winner:

  • MacAdoodles

Finalists:

  • Liquor World
  • Crossover

Best Meat Market

Winner:

  • Richard's

Finalists:

  • Bentonville Butcher/Deli
  • Dime's

Best Mexican Food

Winner:

  • Abuelo's

Finalists:

  • La Huerta
  • Oseguero's

Best New Restaurant

Winner:

  • Savor

Finalists:

  • A Taste Of Thai
  • Table Mesa

Best Oriental Food

Winner:

  • A Taste of Thai

Finalists:

  • Shogun
  • Lin's Garden

Best Pie

Winner:

  • Village Inn

Finalists:

  • Spring St.
  • Neal's

Best Pizza

Winner:

  • Gusano's

Finalists:

  • Eureka
  • Tim's

Best Pizza Delivery

Winner:

  • Pizza Hut

Finalists:

  • Eureka
  • Domino's

Best Restaurant For Kids

Winner:

  • Chuck E Cheese

Finalists:

  • McDonald's
  • Red Robin

Best Restaurant Wine Selection

Winner:

  • Bordino's

Finalists:

  • Olive Garden
  • James At The Mill

Best Romantic Restaurant

Winner:

  • Bordino's

Finalists:

  • James At The Mill
  • Copeland's

Best Salads

Winner:

  • Olive Garden

Finalists:

  • Marketplace
  • Ruby Tuesday's

Best Coffee

Winner:

  • Starbuck's

Finalists:

  • Arsaga's
  • Kennedy

Best Cookies

Winner:

  • Rick's Bakery

Finalists:

  • Great American Cookie Company
  • Penguin Ed's

Best Seafood

Winner:

  • Red Lobster

Finalists:

  • Powerhouse
  • Bonefish

Best Sports Bar & Grill

Winner:

  • Buffalo WIld Wings

Finalists:

  • Grub's
  • Foghorn's

Best Steakhouse

Winner:

  • Doe's Eat Place

Finalists:

  • Ruth's Chris
  • Outback

Best Sushi

Winner:

  • Shogun

Finalists:

  • Wasabi
  • Kimo's A Taste of Thai

Best Wine Selection

Winner:

  • Liquor Word

Finalists:

  • McAdoodles
  • Wine Cellar