Readers’ Choice 2022 Dining winners announced

Published 4:15 pm Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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The Andalusia Star-News is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

This year’s contest began with 5,711 reader nominations and ended with 46,409 votes.

“We would like to give a special thank you to everyone who participated and made the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards a huge success. Congratulations to all of our winners,” Star-News Publisher Robert Blankenship said.

Winners in the “Dining” category are listed below.

All-Around Restaurant
Winner – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill
Second Place – Crow’s Nest
Third Place – David’s Catfish of Andalusia

Best BBQ
Winner – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill
Second Place – Crow’s Nest
Third Place – Hook’s BBQ

Best Biscuits
Winner – Hardee’s
Second Place – Jack’s
Third Place – Cenergy Oil & Gas

Best Breakfast
Winner – Huddle House
Second Place – Jack’s
Third Place – Sugar Fix

Best Buffet
Winner – Tabby D’s
Second Place – King Buffet
Third Place – Happy Kitchen

Best Burger
Winner – Smash Mouth Foods
Second Place – Wheelhouse
Third Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill

Best Catering Service
Winner – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill
Second Place – Tabby D’s
Third Place – David’s Catfish House

Best Chicken Wings
Winner – The Wing Queen Palace
Second Place – Zaxby’s Chicken
Third Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill

Best Chinese Restaurant
Winner – Happy Kitchen
Second Place – King Buffet

Best Coffee
Winner – Bluebird Coffee Co.
Second Place – JavaTime
Third Place – Sugar Fix

Best Country Cooking
Winner – Tabby D’s
Second Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill
Third Place – Crow’s Nest

Best Desserts
Winner – Dean’s Cake House
Second Place – Sugar Fix
Third Place – Main Street Treats

Best Ice Cream
Winner – Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Second Place – Sonic Drive-In
Third Place – Main Street Treats

Best Iced Tea
Winner – Sonic Drive-In
Second Place – David’s Catfish House
Third Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill

Best Meal for the Money
Winner – Smash Mouth Foods
Second Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill
Third Place – Amor and Tacos

Best Mexican Restaurant
Winner – Rancho Grande Grill
Second Place – Old Mexico – Andalusia
Third Place – Amor and Tacos

Best Pizza
Winner – Pizza Hut
Second Place – Papa G’s Pizza
Third Place – Domino’s Pizza

Best Ribs
Winner – Golden Rule BBQ & Chill
Second Place – Hook’s BBQ
Third Place – Crow’s Nest

Best Sandwiches
Winner – Steamboat
Second Place – Smash Mouth Foods
Third Place – Firehouse Subs Andalusia

Best Seafood
Winner – David’s Catfish House
Second Place – Hilltop
Third Place – Big Mike’s Steakhouse

Best Steaks
Winner – Big Mike’s Steakhouse
Second Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill
Third Place – Buckboard Restaurant

Best Take-Out Meal
Winner – Smash Mouth Andalusia
Second Place – David’s Catfish House
Third Place – Golden Rule BBQ & Grill