NIGHTLIFE

Best All Around Bar
O’Daly’s

Best Bartender
Adam Yunker, Royal Street Tavern

Best Bartenderess
Rachael Norris, Hayley’s

Hottest Bartender
Hunter Vanderlinde, Boo Radley’s/Brickyard

Hottest Bartenderess
Jana Padgett Dunn, Brickyard

Best New Bar
Haberdasher

Best Dive Bar
Garage

Best E-Sho Bar
McSharry’s

Best WeMo Bar
Pour Baby

Best MiMo Bar
Red or White

Best LoDa Bar
OK Bike Shop

Best SoMo Bar
The River Shack

Best Beach Bar
Flora-Bama

Best Wine Bar
Red or White

Best Fancy Drink Bar
Haberdasher

Best After-Hours Bar
Alchemy Tavern

Best Happy Hour Bar
Garage

Best E-Sho Happy Hour
Sunset Pointe

Best Sports Bar
Heroes

Best College Bar
O’ Daly’s

Best Waterfront Bar
Bluegill

Bar where you are most likely to get lucky
Boo Radley’s

Best Place to Shake Your Booty
B-Bob’s

Best Gay Bar
B-Bob’s

Favorite Craft Beer
Fairhope Brewing Take the Causeway IPA

Favorite Import Beer
Stella Artois

Favorite Domestic Beer
Yuengling

Bar with Best Tap beer Selection
LoDa Biergarten

Favorite Casino
Hard Rock

Best Bar Bathroom
Pour Baby

Best Margarita
Taqueria Mexico

Best Bloody Mary
Ashland Midtown Pub

The Perfect Martini
Ruth’s Chris

Best Bushwhacker
Tacky Jack’s

Best Specialty Cocktail
Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita at Five Bar

Best Bar Trivia
Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Gentleman’s Club
The Candy Store

SHOPPING AND SERVICES

Best Overall Stylist
Julia Liller – Salon West 5400

Best Salon
Inspire Salon & Gallery

Best Colorist
Phrankey Lowery – Studio PH

Scissor Wizard
Ryan Amacker – Salon West 5400

Best Barber
Hillcrest Barbers

Best Makeup Artist
Lauren Kelly, Makeup by Lauren

Best Hooha Waxer
Crystal Quattrone, Primp

Best Place to get a Mani
Lily’s Nails

Best Place to get a Pedi
Vivian’s Nails

Best Esthetician
Ashley Maynard – The Spa at the Battle House

Best Day Spa
Lyons Elite Day Spa

Best Massage Therapist
Massage Envy

Best Tanning Salon
LA Bikini

Mobile’s Best Doctor
Dr. Richard Oyler

Mobile’s Best Specialist
Rihner, Gupta, Grosz, Cardiology P.C.

Best Hooha Doctor
Dr. Quin A. Bixler

Best Boob Doc
Dr. Christopher Park

Best Facelift Doc
Dr. Michael Lyons

Best Dermatologist
Dr. Ryan Ramagosa

Best Weight Loss Doc
Dr. William T. Urquhart

Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic
Greater Mobile Urgent Care

Best Back Cracker (Chiropractor)
Dr. Chris Corsentino

Best Dentist
Grelot Dental

Best Oral Surgeon
Dr. Chris Mullenix

Best Gym
ProHealth

Best Crossfit Box
CrossFit Saraland

Best Personal Trainer
Emily Powell – ProHealth

Best Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Katherine Cross – Old Shell Road Animal Hospital

Best Pet Groomer
Lola Bell’s

Best Florist
All A Bloom

Best Wedding Photographer
Elizabeth Gelineau, Fleeting Moments

Best Yoga Studio
Above and Beyond Hot Yoga

Best Yoga Instructor
Sprite Wood, Sterling Hot Yoga

Best Mechanic/Auto Shop
Mark McGugin

Best Carwash/Detail
Bebo’s

Best Lawyer if Your Spouse is a Ho (Divorce)
Josh Boone

Best Lawyer to keep you out of prison (Criminal)
Jeff Deen

Best Lawyer to sue the pants off someone (Trial)
Long & Long

Best Real Estate Firm
Roberts Brothers

Best Realtor
Kevin Loper, Roberts Brothers

Best Insurance Agent or Agency
Jonah Dismukes, Worthy Insurance Agency

Best Mortgage Broker/Firm
Craig Anderton, Bank Of England

Best Investment Banker/Financial Planner
Coldsmith Ryder & Associates

Best New Car Dealer
Joe Bullard

Best Used Car Dealer
Keith Kingan

Best CPA
BJ Gilbert, Karen Simmons, PC

Best Landscaper
Bay Landscaping

Best Contractor/Homebuilder
Batten Builders

Best Interior Designer
Randi Wilson

Best Hardware Store
Blankenship’s Universal Hardware

Best Pest Control
Aegis Pest Control

Best Pet Store
B&B Pet Stop

Best Antique Store
Antiques at The Loop

Best Men’s Clothing Store
G Harvell

Best Lingerie/Naughty Shop
Gift Spot

Best Women’s Boutique
Kenzlee Grace

Best Clothing Consignment Store
Hertha’s

Best Department Store
Steinmart

Best Formal Wear
Francia’s

Best Accessories/Affordable Jewelry
Francesca’s

Best Fine Jewelry
Friedman’s

Best Dry Cleaners
Waite’s

Best Home Cleaning Service
Maids a la Mode

Best Stationery Store
JO Acree

Best Outdoors Store
McCoy Outdoors

Best Local Pharmacy
Saraland Pharmacy

Best Shoe Store
Shoe Station

Best Gift Shop
Marcie N Me

Best Home Furnishings Store
J&J

Best Furniture Consignment Shop
High Cotton

Best Vape Shop
Parlor Vapes

Best Bank or Credit Union
Regions

Best Tattoo Artist/Shop
CW Neese

Best Home Security Company
ADT

Best Body Piercer
Aaron Victory at The Bell Rose

KIDS

Best Kids’ Clothing Store- NEW
Little Monkey Toes

Best Kids’ Consignment Store
Carousel Kids

Best Kids’ Room Furnishings
Polka Tot Designs

Best Summer Camp
St. Luke’s Summer Camps

Best Daycare
Christ United Methodist Church Kidz Crossing
Best Preschool
St. Paul’s EEC

Best Mother’s Day Out
Westminster MDO

Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Chick Fil A

Best Birthday Party Place
Pump It Up

Best Park/Playground
Medal of Honor Park

Most Kid-Friendly Neighborhood
Rosswood

Best Kid-Friendly Local Attraction
Gulf Coast Exploreum

Best Dance Studio
Sheffield School of the Dance

Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Joel Welford and Dr. Marion McMurphy

Best Orthodontist
Hicks & McMurphy

Best Pediatrician
Dr. Matthew Cepeda

Best Kid Photographer
Samantha Vickers

Best Public School
Phillips Preparatory School

Best Private School
St. Paul’s Episcopal School

Coolest Elementary School Teacher
Lisa Large, Collier Elementary

Coolest Middle School Teacher
Peter Stoyka, Corpus Christi Catholic

Coolest High School Teacher
Joe Arensberg, McGill Toolen Catholic High School

 

CITY LIFE

Best Mobilian Ever
Jimmy Buffett

Best Mobilian Right Now
Mayor Sandy Stimpson

Quintessential Mobilian
Reggie Copeland, Sr.

Most Eligible Bachelor
Charles Matranga

Most Eligible Bachelorette
Sarah-John Smith

Coolest Neighborhood – Mobile
Florence Place

Coolest Neighborhood – Eastern Shore
Fruit and Nut District

Best Annual Event
Bellingrath Magic Christmas in Lights

Best Annual Fundraising Event
Junior League Christmas Jubilee

Best Place to Hold a Reception/Special Event
The Steeple

Best Hotel
Battle House Hotel

Best High School Marching Band
McGill Toolen Catholic High School

Best Mardi Gras Parading Society
Mystics of Time

Best Mardi Gras Marching Society
Wild Mauvillians

Best Mardi Gras Ball
Polka Dots

Best Golf Course
Spring Hill College

Mobile’s Bumpiest Street
Ann Street

Coolest Church or House of Worship
Grace Lutheran
Best Clergyman/Pastor/Spiritual Leader
Fr. Mark Neske – Holy Family Catholic

Best Place to take out-of-towners (Attraction)
Gulf Coast Ducks

Best Place to take out-of-towners (Restaurant)
Dauphin’s

Best College or University
University of South Alabama

Best Junior College/Trade/Technical School
Coastal Alabama Community College

Coolest Apartment Complex – Mobile
Old Shell Lofts

Coolest Apartment Complex – Eastern Shore
Bay Breeze Apartments

Best Movie Theater
Crescent Theater

Best Local Company to Work For
FTZC

Best Beach Resort/Condo
Caribe

MUSIC

Best Local Band
The Mulligan Brothers

Best New Local Band
The Marlow Boys

Best Country Band/Performer
Bruce Smelley

Best Metal/Punk/Underground Band
Black Titan
Best Club to See Live Music
Soul Kitchen

Best Outdoor Bar to See Live Music
Bluegill

Best Venue to See Live Music (Non-bar)
Saenger Theatre

Best Blues Band/Artist
Lisa Mills

Best Solo Musician
Eric Erdman

Best Jazz Musician
Roman Street

Best Rap/Hip Hop Artist
Mr. 88

Best Music/Record Store
Mobile Records

Best Local Recording Studio
Studio H20

Best Guitar Player
Phil Proctor

Best Area Singer/Voice
Ryan Balthrop

Best Area Drummer
Chico McCollum

Best Area Bassist
Gabriel Willis

Best Piano Player/Keyboardist
Chris Spies

Best Drag Queen Performer
Amber Douglas

Best DJ (Mixin’, mashin’up kind)
DJ Mbezzle

Best Area Music Festival
1065 Music Festival

ARTS

Best Local Painter
Devlin Wilson

Best Local Sculptor
Bruce Larsen

Best Local Graphic Design Artist
Colby Jackson

Best Mixed Media Artist
Julia Greer Fobes

Best Art Gallery
Cathedral Square Gallery

Best Museum
Mobile Museum of Art

Best Theatre Group
Chickasaw Civic Theatre

Best Play or Performance of the Year
Sordid Lives – Mobile Theatre Guild

Best Local Actor
Chandler Smith

Best Theatrical Singer
Terri Jackson

Best Arts Event
LoDa Artwalk

EATS & DRINKS

Best Overall Restaurant
Felix’s

Best Locally Owned Restaurant
Butch Cassidy’s

Best New Restaurant – Fine Dining
Dumbwaiter on the Hill

Best New Restaurant – Casual
Rooster’s

Best Chain Restaurant
Moe’s BBQ

Best Eastern Shore Restaurant
Boudreaux’s

Best Beach Restaurant
LuLu’s

Best Chef
Chris Rainosek – The Noble South

Best Atmosphere
Dauphin’s

Most Innovative Menu
Kitchen on George

Best Outdoor Dining
Sunset Pointe

Best Sweet Tea
Chick Fil A

Best Biscuits
Dick Russell’s

Best Appetizer
Crawfish & Spinach Dip – Heroes

Best Entrée in Mobile
Shrimp & Grits – The Noble South

Best Home Cookin’/Soul Food
Judy’s Place

Best Farm to Table
Kitchen on George

Best Server
Megan Baker – Butch Cassidy’s

Best Overall Service
Ruth’s Chris

Best Dessert
Desserts at Delish Bakery & Eatery

Best Restaurant Wine List
Red or White

Best Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Chicken Fingers
Foosackly’s

Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato
Cammie’s Old Dutch

Best Lunch Spot
Chicken Salad Chick

Best Eastern Shore Lunch Spot
Panini Pete’s

Best Wine/Gourmet Shop
Domke Market

Best Beer Selection – Retail
Old Shell Growlers

Best Annual Food Event or Cook-off
Greek Fest

Best Food Truck
Von’s

Best Gumbo
Cream and Sugar

Best Po-Boy
Ashland Midtown Pub

Best Sushi
Rock-n-Roll Sushi

Best Bakery
Sally’s Piece of Cake

Best Wedding Cakes
Pollman’s

Best Caterer
Naman’s

Best Burger
Callaghan’s

Best Steak
Briquettes

Best Seafood
Half Shell Oyster House

Best Brunch
Grand Hotel

Best Ethnic Restaurant
Mediterranean Sandwich Company

Best Mexican Restaurant
La Cocina

Best Italian Restaurant
Via Emilia

Best Pizza
Mellow Mushroom

Best Coffeehouse
Carpe Diem

Best Eastern Shore Coffeehouse
Serda’s

Best Local Grocery Store
Greer’s

Best Grocery Chain
Publix

Best Gourmet Grocery
Whole Foods

Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods- Mobile
Old Shell Market

Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods – Baldwin
Allegri

Best Barbecue Restaurant
Moe’s BBQ

Best Barbecue Sauce
Meat Boss

Best Ribs
Dreamland

Best Raw Oysters
Wintzell’s

Best Take and Bake
Papa Murphy’s

Best Cupcake
Flour Girls

Best Seafood Market
Mudbugs at the Loop

Best Drunk Food
O’Daly’s Hole in the Wall

Best Hangover Food
Foosackly’s

MEDIA

Favorite Radio Station FM
92 ZEW 92.1

Favorite Radio Station AM
WNTM 710
Best Local DJ
Gene Murrell – WZEW

Best DJ Team
Dan & Shelby – WKSJ

Best Morning Show/DJ
Mobile Mornings – Sean Sullivan, Dalton Orwig, Kelly Jones FM TALK 106.5

DJ Whose Voice Leads you to Believe you may want to see HIM naked
Tony Plosczynski – WZEW

DJ Whose Voice Leads you to Believe you may want to see HER naked
Shelby Mitchell

Best Talk Radio Host/Show
Uncle Henry – WNTM

Best Sports Radio Host/Show
Sports Drive with Randy Kennedy & Creg Stephenson

Best Local Evening TV Newscast
WALA FOX 10

Best Local Morning TV Newscast
WKRG 5
Best Anchor
Kelly Foster – WPMI

Best Meteorologist
Alan Sealls – WKRG

Best TV Investigative Reporter
Peter Albrecht – WKRG

Best Sports Coverage
Randy Patrick – WKRG

Best Weekend TV News Team
WPMI 15

Hottest Local TV Newsman
Jason Smith – WALA

Hottest Local TV Newswoman
Chasity Byrd – WALA

Favorite Lagniappe Writer
Andy MacDonald, Cuisine

Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story
One Mobile by Jason Johnson and Dale Liesch

Favorite Lagniappe Cover Image
1065 Illustration by Laura Rasmussen

Favorite al.com content creator
JD Crowe
Favorite Glossy Magazine
Mobile Bay Monthly

Favorite Local Website or Blog
Southern Rambler

Best Local TV ad
David J. Maloney

POLITICOS

Hardest Working Official – City Of Mobile (Elected or Appointed)
Mayor Sandy Stimpson

Hardest Working Mobile City Councilperson
Bess Rich

Hardest Working Elected Official – Mobile County
District Attorney Ashley Rich

Hardest Working Elected Official – Baldwin County
Sherriff Hoss Mack

Hardest Working Local State Legislator
Sen. Rusty Glover

Who will be the next governor of Alabama?
Gov. Kay Ivey