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 (and top three finishers) of our 2022 Best of Warren County Awards!
Check out the list of locally beloved restaurants, shops, events and attractions below and be sure to add them to your to-do list next time you're in town!
BEST NEW ADDITION
Winner: Warped Wing Brewpub & Smokery
2nd Place: Lebanon Brewing Company
3rd Place: Latin Arepas
BEST OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Winner: Caesar Creek State Park
2nd Place: Morgan's Canoe & Outdoor Adventure
3rd Place: Hidden Valley Orchards
BEST FESTIVAL
Winner: Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
2nd Place: Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
3rd Place: Ohio Renaissance Festival
BEST SPORTING EVENT
Winner: The Western & Southern Open
2nd Place: Fox Hollow Rodeo
3rd Place: Harness Racing at Miami Valley Gaming
BEST MUSIC OR THEATER EVENT
Winner: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
2nd Place: Lebanon Country Music Festival
3rd Place: Lebanon Blues Festival
BEST HOLIDAY HAPPENING
Winner: Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
2nd Place: Christmas in Springboro
3rd Place: WinterFest at Kings Island
BEST FUN ON THE FARM
Winner: Hidden Valley Orchards
2nd Place: Blooms & Berries
3rd Place: Irons Fruit Farm
BEST FAMILY FUN
Winner: Kings Island
2nd Place: Caesar Creek State Park
3rd Place: Ohio Renaissance Festival
BEST DATE NIGHT
Winner: Valley Vineyards
2nd Place: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
3rd Place: The Golden Lamb
BEST HISTORIC ATTRACTION
Winner: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: Caesar's Creek Pioneer Village
BEST AREA TO SHOP
Winner: Historic Downtown Lebanon
2nd Place: Cincinnati Premium Outlets
3rd Place: The Village of Waynesville
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE
Winner: Buckeye Charm
2nd Place: Rose & Remington
3rd Place: Hope & Grace Boutique
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE (NON-CLOTHING)
Winner: The Jam & Jelly Lady
2nd Place: Burlap & Birch
3rd Place: Barefoot Girl Soap Company
BEST ANTIQUE SHOP
Winner: Waynesville Antique Mall
2nd Place: Lebanon Peddlers Mall
3rd Place: Broadway Antique Mall
BEST PIZZA PLACE
Winner: Two Cities Pizza Co.
2nd Place: Roma's Pizza
3rd Place: Roscoe's Pizza
BEST BURGER
Winner: Broadway Barrel House
2nd Place: Stonehouse Tavern
3rd Place: Quatman Cafe
BEST INTERNATIONAL EATS
Winner: Mae Ploy's Thai
2nd Place: China Cottage
3rd Place: Toki Japanese Steakhouse
BEST SWEET TREAT STOP
Winner: The Village Parlor
2nd Place: Whit's Frozen Custard
3rd Place: K&W Drive-In
BEST CAFFEINE KICK
Winner: This Guy's Coffee
2nd Place: Coffee Caravan
3rd Place: Muddy Goose Coffee Co.
BEST SIGNATURE DISH
Winner: Fried Chicken at the Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Sweet Potato Souffle at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
3rd Place: Pad Thai at Mae Ploy's Thai
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
Winner: The Breakfast Club
2nd Place: Half Day Cafe
3rd Place: Mom's Restaurant
BEST LUNCH SPOT
Winner: Heather's Cafe
2nd Place: Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: The Village Parlor
BEST CARRYOUT
Winner: B&B Carryout
2nd Place: Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: Mae Ploy's Thai
BEST BREWERY
Winner: Lebanon Brewing Company
2nd Place: Warped Wing (Springboro)
3rd Place: Cartridge Brewing
BEST BAR OR PUB
Winner: The Monkey Bar & Grille
2nd Place: Mr. Boro's
3rd Place: The Black Horse Tavern
BEST FINE DINING
Winner: The Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Wildflower Cafe
3rd Place: Luigi's Ristorante Italiano