Best Of 2012

Best All-Around Restaurant
James Ostrand

Runners-up: Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe, Datz


Watch: Greg Baker shares the secret dish he makes for his wife Michelle that he never makes for anyone else. The winners of several Best of the Bay awards this year, including Best Restaurant Tag Team, Greg & Michelle spoke with CL's David Warner during the Best of the Bay awards reception Sept. 19 at Creative Loafing.

Best Bagel Shop

Runners-up: Einstein Bros., Panera

Runners-up: Mazzaro's, Housewife Bake Shop

Best Bar Food

Runners-up: Five Bucks, Fly Bar

Best Barbecue Restaurant

Runners-up: Holy Hog, Kojaks

Best Bargain Restaurant
James Ostrand

Runners-up: 220 East, La Teresita

Best Beach Bar

Runners-up: Frenchy's, Caddy's

Best Breakfast

Runners-up: First Watch, Daily Grind

Best Burger
Eric Snider

Runners-up: El Cap, Square One

Best Cajun Restaurant

Runners-up: Ricky P's, Nola