Categories of the Golden Foodie Awards

Categories 1 - 23 are voted on by you. You decide who is the best. The Golden Foodie Awards is for the chef driven and/or independent restaurants. Foodies vote during the "Golden Dine Out"  that takes place in Orange County this August. For the voting schedule CLICK HERE.

1. Mexican - Where do you get the best Mexican food?

2. Vegetarian - Where do you go to get your favorite vegetarian cuisine?

3. Pizza - An all time favorite.  What restaurant/chef makes the best pizza?

4. Beer - What restaurant or bar offers the best beer line up?

5. American Cuisine - Whether it’s Classic or New American Cuisine, who makes the best?

6. Cocktail -  What eatery, bar or restaurant offers the BEST in libations?

7. Italian - What restaurant/chef serves the most scrumptious Italian food?

8. French - What restaurant/chef makes the most divine French cuisine?

9. Steak - Who makes the best?

10. Wine List - What establishment or restaurant offers the most superb vino selection?

11. Mixologist - Whether you call it Bartender or Mixologist it really does not matter. Who is your favorite?

12. Indian Cuisine - Where do you go to get your favorite Indian Cuisine?

13. Burger - Possibly the most iconic dish in America. Who makes your favorite  burger?

14. Asian -  The best Asian Cuisine in Orange County is? Tell us your favorite.

15. Mediterranean - Tell us who you think makes the most delish Mediterranean food.

16. Californian - It’s fresh and colorful! Who makes the best?

17. Superior Service Award -  You know it when you receive it. What eatery consistently offers Superior Service?

18. Seafood - What restaurant/chef serves the most fantastic seafood?

19. Sushi - Who has the best sushi in town? We need to know!

20. Tacos - These tacos are so great, they have serious cravability. Where do you get them?

21. Most DELICIOUS Dessert - Sweet endings, who serves the best dessert?

22. Happy Hour - Where is your favorite place to get happy? What eatery offers the best Happy Hour menu?

23. Best OC Food Writer - You just can’t get enough of reading this food writer’s articles.

Additional Categories

■ The Golden Chef Award  – voted by Guild

■ The Golden Pastry Chef Award – voted by Guild

Please note categories are subject to change as well as new categories will be added.