This is the time of year that we nominate our favorite Salem area restaurant for our Restaurant of the Year poll. This year, we have decided to change it up a bit. Instead of it being the Restaurant of the Year 2011, we are going to call it the Top Pick 2012. How it works will be the same. Nominate your favorite restaurants in the comment section of this post. The restaurants with the most nominations will be put on a poll and voted on by readers of this site. Nominations will be counted on midnight January 4th. You may nominate as many restaurants as you like. Here is a list of the past winners:
2010 La Capitale
2009 Word of Mouth
2008 La Hacienda
2007 Apizza(Stayton)
Good luck to all the restaurants.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
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Here's my list:
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Willamette Noodle Co.
Broken Bread
Venti's
Andaluz
My top picks are:
ReplyDeleteCrooked House Bistro
Silver Grille
Broken Bread
DaVinci's
La Capitale
Marco Polo
Tong King
I had to categorize.
ReplyDeleteCrooked House Bistro (Fine dining)
Broken Bread (Locavore)
Davinci’s (Italian)
Mercado San Francisco (Authentic Mexican)
Los Baez (Ameri-Mex)
John’s (Chinese)
Red Ginger (Thai)
Vietnam Restaurant (Vietnamese)
Roth’s Vista (Deli Sandwiches)
Boone’s Treasury (Pub Grub)
Josey’s (Americana Diner)
Venti's
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Marco Polo
Star of India
Christo's
Andaluz
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Los Temos
Plaza Morelia
Mercado San Francisco
Chula Vista Taqueria
Vietnam Restaurant
E-San Thai Cuisine
Smile BBQ
Fuji Rice Time (for sushi, not cooked food)
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Wild Pear
Love Love Teriyaki (South Salem)
Jia, Thank you. How could I have possibly omitted Love Love Teriyaki in Sunnyslope?
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Cafe 22
Word of Mouth
Venti's
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Straight From New York
Original Pancake House
Broadway Coffee
Adams Rib
Wild Pear
Andaluz
love love teriyaki
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orupa
willamette burger
Word of Mouth
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Gamberetti's
Willamette Burger Company
Word of Mouth
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Joseys
Taj Mahal is my favorite place to eat in Salem, hands down.
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Andaluz
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Wild Pear
Word of Mouth
Venti's!!!!
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Jr's Taqueria
Crooked House Bistro
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DaVinci's
Red Ginger
Saigon Restaurant
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Word of Mouth
Thailand Restaurant
Adams
Broadway Coffee
I like a lot of places. Christos, SFNY pizza, Andaluz, Saigon, Jonathans, Jr's Tacos, Davincis, Word of Mouth, Crooked House.
ReplyDeleteBut restaurant of the year? That is a little more complicated.
- Christos did a great remodel of the lounge next door and has really contributed a nice place to go out for date night. Pizza is usually very good - esp when the owner is cooking and the service has improved.
- SNFY pizza is an old 20 yr favorite and they expanded to Portland this year which I thought was pretty exciting. We've hear very good things from relatives on the new location. They manage to be a fast and very affordable option for our busy sports family.
- Andaluz consistently gives a unique experience and brings something very different to the dining scene. Love the small plates concept and the ability to taste many different things. Lots of good cooking going on here.
My sole vote goes to Andaluz since I really think they are bringing something very different and exciting.
Adam's Rib
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Andaluz
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Joel Palmer House
Saigon
Sweet Papaya fro-yo ;-)
And how could I forget Cascade Baking Co.? Best soup & sandwiches in town (and pastries, of course!).
ReplyDeleteJonathan's.. Best service in town.. Love the bar atmosphere and small bites menu.
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Davinci
I hate to suggest this one, for selfish reasons--if it wins, it will be harder to get in.
ReplyDeleteBut here goes....Crooked House Bistro
I have to add just one more. (Maybe) In the Sub/Hoagie/Hero/Grinder/Po’ Boy category, The Sub Shop in Keizer has gotta be the clear winner.
ReplyDeleteWillamette Noodle is solid on every visit. They support local, including this site.
ReplyDeleteVenti's, the new place is rockin.
Word of Mouth, dominates breakfast.
Lang Xang, take out king.
French Press, crepes are great.
SFNY, best pizza in Oregon.
Willamette Noodle
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Davinci's
Gamberetti's
Venti's
(Honorable mentions to past winners Word of Mouth and LaCapitale!)Haven't tried Broken Bread yet...
In my opinion Crooked House Bistro is heads and shoulders above most of the area restaurants. Silver Grille and Davinci's are close behind.
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Andaluz
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Seven Brides Tap Room
Bread Board
Saigon Restaurant
-guitar4me
I think The Bread Board should be on the list. They have really done well with their new building, and they've done good things for the community and local farmers' markets. They have my vote!
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ReplyDeletemarco polo!
ReplyDeleteI agree Marco Polo!
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Andaluz
Christo's Pizzeria
Love, love, love Crooked House Bistro! They're my fave. Hard on their heels would be votes for La Capitale and Silver Grille.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year's Eve y'all!
Carole D
Crooked House Bistro
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My top two faves in town. La Cap is a really close third though.
La Capitale
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Amadeus
Caruso’s
Painters Hall Café
Andaluz
La Margarita Express
Fuji Rice Time
Andaluz!
ReplyDeleteWild Pear, The Grub Shack, Saigon,
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