Fans of Lures Bar & Grille and JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen overwhelmingly voted their support in the readers’ poll this year.

More than 7,500 ballots were cast in 46 categories during this year’s contest — demonstrating that eateries are dishing it out like never before in 2024. There’s something for everyone, from fine to casual dining, food trucks to sit-downs, and familiar favorites to new on the block.

Editor’s note:Winners and honorable mentions were determined by popular vote. Readers were invited to nominate and vote online from May to June. The results are generated solely by readers’ votes. The Baltimore Sun does not take responsibility for the services offered or advertised by those listed.

Ambience: Lures Bar & Grille

Vin 909 Winecafe

Bakery: Black Market Bakers

Carlson’s Donuts & Thai Kitchen

InGrano Bistro Bakery

Blondie’s Doughnuts

Bar food: Lures Bar & Grille

Davis’ Pub

Barbecue: Pit Boys

Adam’s Taphouse and Grille

The Hideaway

Mission BBQ

Bartender: Jamey Staley, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Jessica Cummings, Lures Bar & Grille

Amity Fernandez, GameOn bar+arcade

Meaghan Frisina, Lures Bar & Grille

Beer list: Lures Bar & Grille

Heroes Pub

Best overall: Lures Bar & Grille

Black-owned restaurant: Chick and Ruth’s

Davis’ Pub

Blondie’s Doughnuts

Breakfast/brunch: Lures Bar & Grille

Iron Rooster

Miss Shirley’s Cafe

Grump’s Cafe

Burger: Lures Bar & Grille

Five Guys

Chef: Ken Zellers, Lures Bar & Grille

Matthew Lego, Leo Annapolis

Jesse Ramirez, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Scotty Szekretar, VIN 909 Winecafe

Chinese: Jack’s Fortune

Golden DragonCocktail: Lures Bar & Grille

Parley Room

Coffee: Rise Up

Bean Rush Crownsville

InGrano Bistro Bakery

Ceremony Coffee Roasters

Crabcake: Lures Bar & Grille

G & M Restaurant

Deli: Giolitti Delicatessen

The Italian Market

Park Deli

Dessert: Lures Bar & Grille

Black Market Bakers

Fine dining: Lewnes’ Steakhouse

Osteria 177

Food truck: Smash Up Burgers

DMV and Beyond

Greek on the Street

Frozen treats: Always Ice Cream Co.

Rita’s Italian Ice

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Greek: Chris’s Charcoal Pit

Paul’s Homewood Café

Happy hour: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Healthful menu: True Kitchen

Honorable mentions:

CAVA

First Watch

Preserve

Indian: Basmati Indian Restaurant

Honorable mention:

Namaste Fine Indian Cuisine

Italian: Osteria 177

Honorable mentions:

Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen & Wine Bar

Luna Blu Mezzanotte

Japanese: Joss Café & Sushi Bar

Honorable mentions:

Fuji Hibachi Sushi & Lava Bar

Nova Sushi Bar & Asian Fusion

Nagoya Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

Late-night dining: GameOn bar+arcade

Honorable mentions:

Fox’s Den

Chick and Ruth’s

Stan and Joe’s Saloon

Latin: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Honorable mentions:

Jalapeños

Caliente Grill

Señor Chile

Live entertainment: Ram’s Head On Stage

Honorable mentions:

Stan and Joe’s Saloon

The Point Crab House & Grill

Stan and Joe’s Riverside

Lunch menu: Lures Bar & Grille

Honorable mentions:

JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Boatyard Bar & Grill

Harvest Thyme Tavern

New restaurant (tie): Blondie’s Doughnuts and RAR/Chessie’s Wharf

Honorable mentions:

100 Lots

Adam’s on Fourth

The Goat

Outdoor dining: Lures Bar & Grille

Honorable mentions:

The Point Crab House & Grill

GameOn bar+arcade

JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Pizza: Vin 909 Winecafe

Honorable mentions:

GameOn bar+arcade

Fox’s Den

Ledo Pizza

Place to take out-of-towners: Lures Bar & Grille

Honorable mentions:

Leo Annapolis

JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

GameOn bar+arcade

Place to take the kids: Lures Bar & Grille

Honorable mentions:

GameOn bar+arcade

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill

Always Ice Cream Co.

Seafood: Lures Bar & Grille

Honorable mentions:

Edgewater Restaurant

O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant

Boatyard Bar & Grill

Server: Jackson Warriner, Lures Bar & Grille

Honorable mentions:

Erica Taylor, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Jennifer Yitts, JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Amanda Shelton, Petie Greens

Sports bar: Heroes Pub

Honorable mentions:

All American Steakhouse

Stan and Joe’s Saloon

JB’s Severna Park

Steak: Lewnes’ Steakhouse

Honorable mentions:

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Tuscan Prime

Sushi: Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar

Tsunami Yama Sushi bar

Nova Sushi

Takeout: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Lemongrass

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Thai: Lemongrass

Carlson’s Donuts & Thai Kitchen

M Thai Kitchen

Thai at Waugh Chapel

Value: JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen

Grump’s Cafe

Davis’ Pub

Vegetarian options: True Food

Basmati Indian Restaurant

View (tie): Choptank and Severn Inn

Carrol’s Creek Cafe

The Point Crab House and Grill

Wine list: Leo Annapolis

Vin 909 Winecafe

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Grapes Wine Bar

Honorable mentions

Korean: Jongro KBBQ