Announcing: The Best of Warren County!
A record number of nominations came pouring in, finalists were named, votes were cast and now we're thrilled to finally announce the well-deserving winners of our Best of Warren County Awards!
Check out the restaurants, shops, events and attractions our locals loved most below, then experience them yourself next time you're in town!
BEST CAFFEINE KICK
Winner: Coffee Hub
2nd Place: Sweet Joy Bakery & Coffee
3rd Place: Lot No. 1 Coffee
BEST BREWERY
Winner: Lebanon Brewing Co.
2nd Place: Warped Wing
3rd Place: Cartridge Brewing
BEST BAR OR PUB
Winner: The Monkey Bar & Grille
2nd Place: Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: The Black Horse Tavern
BEST PIZZA PLACE
Winner: Pisanello's Pizza
2nd Place: Two Cities Pizza Co.
3rd Place: Roscoe's Pizza Co.
BEST BURGER
Winner: Broadway Barrel House
2nd Place: Stone House Tavern
3rd Place: Quatman Cafe
BEST INTERNATIONAL EATS
Winner: Mae Ploy's Thai
2nd Place: Don Bigote's Mexican Restaurant
3rd Place: Toki Japanese Steakhouse
BEST BREAKFAST
Winner: The Breakfast Club
2nd Place: Mom's Restaurant
3rd Place: Village Family Restaurant
BEST LUNCH
Winner: Village Parlor
2nd Place: The Breakfast Club
3rd Place: Stone House Tavern
BEST SWEET TREAT
Winner: Whit's Frozen Custard
2nd Place: Sweet Joy Bakery & Coffee
3rd Place: Hubbard's Cupboard
BEST FINE DINING
Winner: The Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Wildlflower Cafe
3rd Place: Mae Ploy's Thai
BEST CARRY-OUT
Winner: B&B Carryout
2nd Place: Mae Ploy's Thai
3rd Place: Catch-A-Fire Pizza
BEST SIGNATURE DISH
Winner: Fried Chicken at the Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Turkey Legs at the Ohio Renaissance Festival
3rd Place: The Conewich at Waynesville Fall Fest
BEST DATE NIGHT
Winner: Valley Vineyards
2nd Place: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
3rd Place: Stone House Tavern
BEST AREA TO SHOP
Winner: Downtown Lebanon
2nd Place: Downtown Waynesville
3rd Place: Cincinnati Premium Outlets
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE
Winner: Buckeye Charm
2nd Place: Grace & Mae
3rd Place: Oh Suzanna
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE (Non-Clothing)
Winner: The Jam & Jelly Lady
2nd Place: Lemonwood Soap Co.
3rd Place: Strange Records
BEST ANTIQUE SHOP
Winner: Lebanon Peddlers Mall
2nd Place: Waynesville Antique Mall
3rd Place: Broadway Antique Mall
BEST HISTORIC ATTRACTION
Winner: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: Caesars Creek Pioneer Village
BEST MUSEUM
Winner: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
2nd Place: The Harmon Museum
3rd Place: Museum at the Friends Home
BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Winner: Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventure
2nd Place: Caesar Creek State Park
3rd Place: The Little Miami Scenic Trail
BEST PARK
Winner: Caesar Creek State Park
2nd Place: Armco Park
3rd Place: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
BEST FUN ON THE FARM
Winner: Hidden Valley Orchards
2nd Place: Blooms & Berries
3rd Place: Irons Fruit Farm
BEST SPORTING EVENT
Winner: The Cincinnati Open
2nd Place: Jousting at the Ohio Renaissance Festival
3rd Place: Harness Racing at Miami Valley Gaming
BEST HOLIDAY HAPPENING
Winner: Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
2nd Place: WinterFest at Kings Island
3rd Place: Christmas in the Village
BEST MUSIC OR THEATER EVENT
Winner: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
2nd Place: Lebanon Blues Festival
3rd Place: Celtic Fest Ohio
BEST FESTIVAL
Winner: Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
2nd Place: Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
3rd Place: Ohio Renaissance Festival
BEST FAMILY FUN
Winner: Kings Island
2nd Place: Waynesville Fall Fest
3rd Place: Ohio Renaissance Festival
BEST NEW ADDITION
Winner: Vinnie & Velvet
2nd Place: Strange Records
3rd Place: Adventure Port at Kings Island