Restaurants
New (opened between Feb. ’20–Jan. ’21)
Winner: Tamez Barbecue
1660 W. Broad St. · 706-850-3939
Runner Up: Jinya Ramen Bar
351 E. Broad St. · 706-478-0880
Italian
Winner: DePalma’s Italian Cafe
401 E. Broad St. · 706-354-6966
1965 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-369-0085
2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-552-1237
Runner Up: Osteria Athena
323 E. Broad St. · 706-3533911
American
Winner: Clocked!
259 W. Washington St. · 706-548-9175
Runner Up: Blind Pig Tavern
312 E. Washington St. · 706-548-3442
2440 W. Broad St. · 706-208-7979
2301 College Station Rd. · 706-850-4919
Asian
Winner: Donna Chang’s
1664 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-215-9100
Runner Up: Thai Spoon
149 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-548-9222
Sushi
Winner: Shokitini
251 W. Clayton St. · 706-353-7933
Runner Up: Utage Athens Sushi Bar
440 E. Clayton St. · 706-227-9339
Mexican/Latin American
Winner: Cali-N-Tito’s
1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979
1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087
Runner Up: Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
1376 Prince Ave. · 706-543-1500
2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-543-0154
International
Winner: Mannaweenta
1055 Gaines School Rd. · 706-850-8422
Runner Up: International Grill and Bar
1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Bldg. A · 706-850-1509
BBQ
Winner: Pulaski Heights BBQ
675 Pulaski St., Ste. 100 · 706-583-9600
Runner Up: Dawg Gone Good BBQ
224 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-613-9799
Bakery
Winner: Independent Baking Co.
1625 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-3550
Runner Up: Sweetie Pie by Savie
150 E. Whitehall Rd. · 706-850-9255
Downhome/Southern
Winner: The Place
229 Broad St. · 706-850-2988
Runner Up: home.made
1072 Baxter St. · 706-206-9216
Local Coffee House
Winner: Jittery Joe’s Coffee
1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-354-8000
1480 Baxter St. · 706-548-1099
1230 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-208-1979
425 Barber St. · 706-227-2161
297 E. Broad St. · 706-613-7449
1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-345-8900
Runner Up: Hendershot’s Coffee Bar
237 Prince Ave. · 706-353-3050
Local Pizza
Winner: Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince Ave. · 706-850-2037
Runner Up: Little Italy
125 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-613-7100
Local Burger
Winner: Clocked!
259 W. Washington St. · 706-548-9175
Runner Up: Grindhouse Killer Burgers
1553 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-612-9327
Fries
Winner: Trappeze Pub
269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997
Runner Up: Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561
Burrito
Winner: Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina
259 E. Clayton St. · 706-549-9008
1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-549-9954
1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-354-0300
1739 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-548-1866
680 N. Hwy 29 · 706-543-5299
Runner Up: Cali-N-Tito’s
1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979
1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087
Taco
Winner: Taqueria del Sol
334 Prince Ave. · 706-353-3890
Runner Up: Taco Stand
2230 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-549-5481
670 N. Milledge Ave. · 706-549-2894
Steak
Winner: Porterhouse Grill
459 E. Broad St. · 706-369-0990
Runner Up: The National
232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450
Seafood
Winner: Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Ave., Ste. 10 · 706-850-4367
Runner Up: Chuck’s Fish
220 W. Broad St. · 706-395-6611
Wings
Winner: Blind Pig Tavern
312 E. Washington St. · 706-548-3442
2440 W. Broad St. · 706-208-7979
2301 College Station Rd. · 706-850-4919
Runner Up: Amici
233 E. Clayton St. · 706-353-0000
Vegetarian Options
Winner: The Grit
199 Prince Ave. · 706-543-6592
Runner Up: Maepole
1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600
Sandwich
Winner: Marti’s at Midday
1280 Prince Ave. · 706-543-3541
Runner Up: Trappeze Pub
269 N. Hull St. · 706-543-8997
Dessert: Winner
Last Resort Grill
184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810
Runner Up: Condor Chocolates
1658 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-4803
Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt
Winner: Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s Cool World
1040 Gains School Rd. · 706-308-8885
Runner Up: Ben and Jerry’s Scoop Shop
105 College Ave. · 706-208-0031
Breakfast
Winner: Mama’s Boy
197 Oak St. · 706-548-6249
8851 Macon Hwy. · 706-850-8550
Runner Up: Big City Bread
393 N. Finely St. · 706-353-0029
Lunch
Winner: Marti’s at Midday
1280 Prince Ave. · 706-543-3541
Runner Up: Maepole
1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600
Brunch
Winner: Heirloom Cafe
815 N. Chase St. · 706-354-7901
Runner Up: South Kitchen and Bar
247 E. Washington St. · 706-395-6125
Curbside Pickup
Winner: Maepole
1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600
Runner Up: DePalma’s Italian Cafe
401 E. Broad St. · 706-354-6966
1965 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-369-0085
2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-552-1237
Delivery Service
Winner: Bulldawg Food
orderbulldawgfood.com · 706-850-7999
Runner Up: Cosmic Delivery
ordercosmic.com · 706-521-3664
Meal for a Deal
Winner: Maepole
1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600
Runner Up: Little Italy
125 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-613-7100
Kid-Friendly Local Restaurant
Winner: Ted’s Most Best
254 W. Washington St. · 706-543-1523
Runner Up: Cali-N-Tito’s
1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979
1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087
Outdoor Dining
Winner: Ted’s Most Best
254 W. Washington St. · 706-543-1523
Runner Up: Heirloom Cafe
815 N. Chase St. · 706-354-7901
Take Out
Winner: Maepole
1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600
Runner Up: Pulaski Heights BBQ
675 Pulaski St., Ste. 100 · 706-583-9600
Chef
Winner: Peter Dale at The National
232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450
Runner Up: Hugh Acheson at Five & Ten
1073 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-546-7300
Uniquely Athens Restaurant
Winner: The Grit
199 Prince Ave. · 706-543-6592
Runner Up: Cali-N-Tito’s
1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979
1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087
Bars
Bartender
Winner: Karlee Lawrence at Wonderbar
240 E. Washington St.
Runner Up: Richard Mikulka at Flicker
263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039
Specialty Drinks
Winner: The Old Pal
1320 Prince Ave. · 706-850-4340
Runner Up: Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince Ave., Ste. 10 · 706-850-4367
Margarita
Winner: Taqueria del Sol
334 Prince Ave. · 706-353-3890
Runner Up: Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant
1225 N. Chase St. · 706-613-9301
Bloody Mary
Winner: Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561
Runner Up: South Kitchen and Bar
247 E. Washington St. · 706-395-6125
Beer Selection
Winner: Trappeze Pub
269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997
Runner Up: Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561
Wine Selection
Winner: The Lark Winespace
493 Prince Ave. · 706-850-5455
Runner Up: Last Resort Grill
184 Clayton St. • 706-549-0810
Local Brewery
Winner: Creature Comforts Brewery
271 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-410-1043
Runner Up: Athentic Brewing Company
108 Park Ave. · 706-206-2074
Outdoor Bar Space
Winner: Little Kings Shuffle Club
223 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-369-3144
Runner Up: Creature Comforts Brewery
271 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-410-1043
Place to Play Games
Winner: The Rook and Pawn
294 W. Washington St. · 706-543-5040
Runner Up: Wonderbar
240 E. Washington St.
Uniquely Athens Bar
Winner: The Manhattan Café
337 N. Hull St. · 706-369-9767
Runner Up: The World Famous
351 N. Hull St. · 706-543-4002
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