Best Dish Award
Every so often a single plate steals the entire evening. The Best Dish Award is where The Culinary Duo recognizes the individual dishes that stand apart from everything else on the menu. A restaurant does not need to be flawless from start to finish to earn this honour. It only needs to send out one dish that truly impresses us. We look for exceptional flavor, thoughtful preparation, and the kind of memorability that keeps a dish in mind long after the meal is over. Browse the directory to discover the standout plates and the kitchens behind them.

September 2026
Ford's Garage
★★★★★59/60

May 2026
Smalls
★★★★☆50/60

June 2026
Salsa's Cocina Durbin Pavilion
★★★★☆54/60

April 2026
Saint
★★★★☆51/60

April 2026
Philip Sushi
★★★★☆50/60

May 2026
Pepper’s Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar
★★★★☆52/60

February 2026
Yamato Sushi | Japanese • Thai
★★★★☆53/60

June 2026
Jonis Pizza
★★★★☆50/60

June 2026
Cinco de Mayo
★★★★☆54/60

May 2026
Café Genovese
★★★★☆53/60

May 2026
Buena Onda | Santa Barbara, California
★★★★★57/60

July 2026
Bob's Steak & Chop House
★★★★★58/60

August 2026
Al Dente's
★★★★★58/60

June 2026
Koi Sushi, Thai and Bar
★★★★★57/60

November 2025
Lavendou Bistro Provincial
★★★★★55/60

February 2026
Velchoff’s Corner
★★★★☆54/60

June 2026
Stone and Barrel Taphouse at Cimarrone Golf Club
★★★★★60/60

May 2026
South Kitchen & Spirits
★★★★★58/60

April 2026
Hangar One Bistro Eatery & Bar
★★★★☆51/60

February 2026
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
★★★☆☆45/60

February 2026
Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub and Restaurant
★★★★★60/60

January 2026
Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill
★★★★★60/60

December 2025
NORI Restaurant
★★★★★56/60
