2026 Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance Industry Awards

The Stage Is Theirs. The Vote Is Yours.

Ohio's restaurant and hospitality industry is full of extraordinary people, remarkable businesses, and unforgettable experiences. Now it's time to recognize the best of the best.

The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance invites you to help select the winners of the 2026 Industry Awards. Explore this year's finalists and cast your votes for the restaurants, professionals, and experiences that make Ohio hospitality special.

HOW TO VOTE

Explore the award categories and finalists.

Select one finalist in each category you wish to vote in.

Verify your email address and submit your ballot.

You do not have to vote in every category.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

One statewide ballot. Each restaurant is identified by its awards region: Territory 1 — Central / East; Territory 2 — North; or Territory 3 — South / West. The highest vote-getter in each territory will be named Regional Restaurant of the Year before the show. The overall highest vote-getter among those three champions will be revealed as Ohio Restaurant of the Year on December 7. Vote totals remain confidential.

Voting is open. One vote per category per verified email address. Choosing a different finalist in the same category replaces your previous choice. Vote totals are not displayed.

Join us at the 2026 Industry Awards Celebration, Monday, December 7, at Hollywood Casino Columbus.

Presented by the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance.

Nominate. Vote. Celebrate.