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.
November 2026
Ned's New England Deck
★★★★★55/60
September 2026
Ford's Garage
★★★★★59/60
August 2026
Al Dente's
★★★★★58/60
July 2026
Bob's Steak & Chop House
★★★★★58/60
June 2026
Salsa's Cocina Durbin Pavilion
★★★★☆54/60
June 2026
Koi Sushi, Thai and Bar
★★★★★57/60
June 2026
Cinco de Mayo
★★★★☆54/60
June 2026
Stone and Barrel Taphouse at Cimarrone Golf Club
★★★★★60/60
June 2026
Jonis Pizza
★★★★☆50/60
May 2026
Smalls
★★★★☆50/60
May 2026
Pepper’s Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar
★★★★☆52/60
May 2026
Café Genovese
★★★★☆53/60
May 2026
South Kitchen & Spirits
★★★★★58/60
May 2026
Buena Onda | Santa Barbara, California
★★★★★57/60
April 2026
Hangar One Bistro Eatery & Bar
★★★★☆51/60
April 2026
Saint
★★★★☆51/60
April 2026
Philip Sushi
★★★★☆50/60
February 2026
Fionn MacCool's Irish Pub and Restaurant
★★★★★60/60
February 2026
Velchoff’s Corner
★★★★☆54/60
February 2026
Yamato Sushi | Japanese • Thai
★★★★☆53/60
February 2026
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
★★★☆☆45/60
January 2026
Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill
★★★★★60/60
December 2025
NORI Restaurant
★★★★★56/60
November 2025
Lavendou Bistro Provincial
★★★★★55/60
