Best Gas Prices: Walmart
Best Local Politician: City Councilman Will Britt
Best Apartment Staff: University
Village at Southern
Best Apartment Complex: The Forum at Statesboro
Best Apartment Amenities: University
Village at Southern
Best Apartment Location: The Forum at Statesboro
Best Apartment Pool: University
Village at Southern
Best Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites
Best New Restaurant: Steak ‘n Shake
Best Restaurant: El Sombrero
Best Place for a First Date: The Clubhouse at Hackers
Best Place for a Last Date: Rude Rudy’s
Best Late-Night Food: Taco Bell
Best Outdoor Dining: Loco’s Grill & Pub
Best Takeout Food: Nikko Express
Best Bang for Your Buck: Manny’s Neighborhood Grille
Best Wine List: Chops on Main
Best Coffee: The Daily Grind
Best Breakfast: Mr. Omelette
Best Deli/Sub/Sandwich Shop: Jimmy John’s
Best Vegetarian Menu: Coconut Thai Cuisine
Best Barbeque: Vandy’s
Bar-B-Q
Best Chain Restaurant: Olive Garden
Best Ice Cream: Bruster’s
Real Ice Cream
Best Buffet: Chow Time Buffet
Best Fried Chicken: Popeye’s
Best Hangover Food: Waffle House
Best Burrito: El Sombrero
Best Pizza: Mellow Mushroom
Best Ribs: Shane’s Rib Shack
Best Hamburgers: Steak ‘n Shake
Best Salad: Ruby Tuesday
Best Steak: LongHorn Steakhouse
Best Home Cookin’: Fordham’s Farmhouse
Best Sushi: Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Best Dessert: Simply Sweet Bakery
Best Service: Simply Sweet Bakery
Best Catering: Magnolia Hospitality
Best Wings: Loco’s Grill & Pub
Best Bakery: Sugar Magnolia Bakery &
Café
Best Grocery Store: BI-LO
Best Smoothie: La’ Berry Frozen Yogurt Café
Best Milkshake: Steak ‘n Shake
Best Bar: Retrievers
Best Bartender: Nick Harvey at Retrievers
Best Martini: Chops on Main
Coldest Beer: Mellow Mushroom
Best Post-College Hangout: Loco’s Grill & Pub
Best Bar to Go to with $10: Gnat’s Landing
Best Bar to Pick Up Guys: Rumrunners
Best Bar to Pick Up Girls: Rude Rudy’s
Best Bar Trivia: Gnat’s Landing
Best Bar Service: Gnat’s Landing
Best College Bar: Retrievers
Best Dance Club: Rude Rudy’s
Best Neighborhood Bar: Manny’s Neighborhood Grille
Best Outdoor Deck: Millhouse Steakhouse
Best Sports Bar: Manny’s Neighborhood Grille
Best Pool Tables: Southern Billiards & Burgers
Best Happy Hour: Millhouse Steakhouse
Best Beer Selection: Mellow Mushroom
Best Margarita: El Sombrero
Best Specialty Drink: Chops on Main
Best Place to Drown Your Sorrows: Loco’s Grill & Pub
Best Drink Menu: Millhouse Steakhouse
Best Music Venue: Millhouse Steakhouse
Best Karaoke: Retrievers
Best DJ: Benji Lewis
Best Local Band: Chris Mitchell Band
Best Music Store: Pladd Dot
Best Annual Event or Festival: Kiwanis Ogeechee
Fair
Best Comic Book Store: Galactic Comics & Games
Best Retail Store: T.J.Maxx
Best Car Dealership: Franklin Chevrolet
Best Auto Repair: Southside Service
Center
Best Student Bank: Sea Island Bank
Best Tanning Salon: Sun Kissed Station
Best Hair Stylist: Susan Renfroe
at Market District Salon
Best Salon: Market District Salon
Best Furniture Store: L.A. Waters
Best Pet Store: Petco
Best Pet Boarding: Best Friends
Animal Hospital
Best Pet Grooming: Kayce’s Pet Parlor
Best Shoe Store: Belk
Best Bikini Selection: Cheeky Lingerie & Swimwear
Best Men’s Clothing: R.J. Pope
Best Women’s Clothing: Belk
Best Florist: Colonial House of Flowers
Best Wine/Beer Store: Tom’s Beverage & Tobacco
Best Bookstore: Books-a-Million
Best Georgia
Southern Apparel: The University Store
Best Dresses: Belk
Best Tattoo Parlor: Ivory Tower Tattoo
Best Dry Cleaners: Andrew’s Klean
Korner
Best Pawn Shop: Pawn City
Best Car Wash: Statesboro Car Wash
Best Thrift Store: Goodwill
Best Bridal Shop: Frills by Scott
Best Gift Shop: The Hen House
Best Jewelry: Bernard’s Jewelers
Best Sports/Leisure Venue: The Clubhouse at Hackers
Best Gym: 180
Fitness
Best Sporting Goods Store: Hibbett Sports
Best Outdoor Fun: Splash in the Boro
Best Personal Trainer: Mindy Fair
Best Place to Tie the Knot: Quality Inn & Suites
Best Place to People Watch: Walmart