Best of Columbus 2011
What makes Columbus great? The chef-run restaurants, the locally brewed beers (and locally distilled vodkas!), the ice cream flavors, the dive bars, the independently owned shops, the Short North galleries. Best of Columbus is our celebration all of those things and of the people who love them. Once a year, we give our readers the chance to tell us what they love most about Columbus. Voting was open from December through February at columbusalive.com, and we tallied all 16,966 votes in 75 categories to determine your very favorite places to eat, drink, dance and shop.
Dining
- Best New Restaurant
- Best Vegetarian
- Best Cheap Eats
- Best Pizza
- Best Breakfast
- Best Ice Cream
- Best Mexican
- Best Brunch
- Best Dessert
- Best Asian
- Best Quick Lunch
- Best Coffeehouse
- Best Italian
- Best Sandwiches
- Best Seafood
- Best Mediterranean
- Best Burger
- Best Steakhouse
- Best Gyro
- Best French Fries
- Best Tapas
- Best Sushi
- Best Barbecue
- Best Romantic Restaurant
- Best Indian
- Best Wings
- Best Splurge Restaurant
Nightlife
- Best New Bar
- Best Happy Hour
- Best Place for Hip-Hop
- Best Neighborhood Bar
- Best Beer List
- Best Place for Live Jazz
- Best Sports Bar
- Best Brewery
- Best Dance Club
- Best LGBT Bar
- Best Irish Pub
- Best Bowling Alley
- Best Patio
- Best Karaoke Night
- Best Movie Theater
- Best Wine List
- Best Jukebox
- Best Live Theater
- Best Cocktail List
- Best Concert Venue
- Best Dance Company
- Best Bar Food
- Best Place to Rock 'n' Roll
- Best Comedy Night
Shopping
- Best New Store
- Best Liquor Store
- Best Spa
- Best Fashion Boutique
- Best Pet Store
- Best Yoga Studio
- Best Gift Shop
- Best Place to Buy Vinyl
- Best Fitness Center/Gym
- Best Lingerie Shop
- Best Vintage Shop
- Best Sporting Goods Store
- Best Shoe Store
- Best Thrift Store
- Best Garden Shop/Nursery
- Best Bookstore
- Best Eyewear
- Best Florist
- Best Local Food Market
- Best Tattoo Parlor
- Best Art Gallery
- Best Best Wine Shop
- Best Hair Salon
- Best Museum
Best of Columbus 2011 Staff Picks
Download a printable list of all winners
Story by G.A. Benton, Chris DeVille, Heather Gross, Brad Keefe, Brittany Kress, Shelley Mann, Jackie Mantey, John Ross & Jesse Tigges
Photos by Jodi Miller, Will Shilling and Daniel Sohner, plus Dispatch file photos
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