Fish tacos. (Goran Kosanovic / The Washington Post)

Fish tacos. (Goran Kosanovic / The Washington Post)

The best food and drink in Snohomish County, chosen by you

If you’re hungry or thirsty, The Herald’s 2019 Readers’ Choice awards list is a great place to start.

Every year we take your nominations and let you vote for our Readers’ Choice awards. There are dozens of categories, and you can see the full list of winners here. And here are selected winners in the very popular food and drink categories:

Food and drink atmosphere

WINNER: Emory’s on Silver Lake

SECOND PLACE: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400

RUNNER UP: LJ’s Bistro & Bar

Bakery

WINNER: Choux Choux Bakery, 2900 Grand Ave., Everett, 425-322-5805.

SECOND PLACE: Despi Delite Bakery

RUNNER UP: Henry’s Donut, 425-258-6887

BBQ restaurant

WINNER: Jeff’s Texas BBQ, 9214 State Ave., Marysville, 360-386-9489.

SECOND PLACE: Moose Creek BBQ, Smokey Point

RUNNER UP: J and L BBQ, Everett

Best-kept-secret restaurant

WINNER: Terracotta Red, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-322-5132.

SECOND PLACE: LJ’s Bistro & Bar

RUNNER UP: The New Mexicans

New restaurant

WINNER: Bit’s, 11601 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo, 425-595-6914.

WINNER: K-Fresh, 1105 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-212-9863.

RUNNER UP: That Chicken Place, 425-349-0253

Breakfast

WINNER: Totem Family Diner, 4410 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-3277.

SECOND PLACE: Maltby Cafe

RUNNER UP: The Stilly Diner, 360-403-8486

Brewery

WINNER: Crucible Brewing, 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-374-7293.

SECOND PLACE: Scuttlebutt Brewing Restaurant and Pub

RUNNER UP: Diamond Knot

Buffet

WINNER: Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd,, Tulalip, 360-716-1462.

SECOND PLACE: Alfy’s Pizza

RUNNER UP: Angel of the Winds Casino

Burger

WINNER: Ray’s Drive-In, 1401 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-3411.

SECOND PLACE: Nutty’s Junkyard Grill, 360-403-7538

RUNNER UP: Bob’s Burgers & Brew

Chinese

WINNER: Terracotta Red, 2820 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-322-5132.

SECOND PLACE: Hunan Palace, 425-339-3390

RUNNER UP: Lucky Dragon Restaurant, Lake Stevens

Clam chowder

WINNER: Ivar’s, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Everett, Marysville, Bothell

SECOND PLACE: Anthony’s HomePort

RUNNER UP: Scuttlebutt Restaurant and Pub

Cocktail

WINNER: Bluewater Distilling, 1205 Craftsman Way #109, Everett , 425-404-1408

SECOND PLACE: LJ’s Bistro & Bar

RUNNER UP: Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant

Coffee and espresso

WINNER:

Diedrich Espresso, Everett, Snohomish, Mukilteo, Mill Creek 425-339-2213

SECOND PLACE: Addicted Expresso

RUNNER UP: Narrative Coffee

Donuts

WINNER: Henry’s Donut, Everett, Mukilteo, 425-258-6887

SECOND PLACE: A-1 Donut, 425-341-3216

RUNNER UP: Despi Delite Bakery

Family restaurant

WINNER: Totem Family Diner, 4410 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-252-3277

SECOND PLACE: El Paraiso Mexican Grill

RUNNER UP: Saw Mill Cafe

Fast food

WINNER: Ray’s Drive In, 1401 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-3411

SECOND PLACE: Red Rock Subs

RUNNER UP: Dick’s Drive-In

Fish and chips

WINNER: Ivar’s, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Everett, Marysville, Bothell

SECOND PLACE: Ray’s Drive In

RUNNER UP: Anthony’s HomePort

Happy hour

WINNER: Anthony’s Woodfire Grill, 1722 West Marine View Dr., Everett, 425-258-4000

SECOND PLACE: LJ’s Bistro & Bar

RUNNER UP: La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Indian

WINNER: Curries, 7318 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-265-1200

SECOND PLACE: Claypit Cuisine of India

RUNNER UP: Mahal Indian Cuisine

Irish pub

WINNER: Shawn O’Donnell’s American Grill and Irish Pub, 122 128th St SE, Everett, 425-338-5700

SECOND PLACE: Irishmen

RUNNER UP: O’Finnigans Pub & Grill, 425-745-4805

Italian

WINNER: Lombardi’s Italian Restaurant, Everett, 425-252-1886; Bothell, 425-892-2931

SECOND PLACE: Olives and Capers and Contos Pizza & Pasta

RUNNER UP: Cristiano’s Pizza Etc.

Japanese

WINNER: Tokyo House, 500 SE Everett Mall Way B100, Everett, 425-347-6557

SECOND PLACE: Kai Sushi Fusion Roll & Sake

RUNNER UP: J Ramen and Sushi, 425-388-0228

Mexican

WINNER: El Paraiso Mexican Grill, Everett, Monroe

SECOND PLACE: La Hacienda

RUNNER UP: Taco-Book Taqueria, 425-258-2762

Patio

WINNER: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400

SECOND PLACE: Emory’s Lake Front

RUNNER UP: LJs Bistro

Pho

WINNER: Basil Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 909 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett, 425-374-8082

SECOND PLACE: Pho On Broadway, 425-304-0879

RUNNER UP: Than Brothers

Pizza

WINNER: Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria, Everett, Mukilteo, Camano Island, Mill Creek

SECOND PLACE: Major League Pizza and White Buffalo Saloon

RUNNER UP: Alfy’s Pizza

Place to have a beer

WINNER: Toggle’s Bottle Shop, 11420 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-303-9999

SECOND PLACE: Scuttlebutt

RUNNER UP: Trails End Taphouse & Restaurant

Romantic dinner

WINNER: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400

SECOND PLACE: Abbott’s

RUNNER UP: Bistro San Martin

Salad

WINNER: The Valley Organic Deli, 2805 Colby Ave, Everett, 425-512-8577

SECOND PLACE: Christianos Pizza

RUNNER UP: Alfy’s Pizza

Sandwich

WINNER: Red Rock Subs, 3514 Broadway, Everett, 425-252-2786

SECOND PLACE: The Sisters

RUNNER UP: Valley Organic Deli

Seafood

WINNER: Anthony’s HomePort, Everett, 425-252-3333; Edmonds, 425-771-4400

SECOND PLACE: Ivar’s Mukilteo

RUNNER UP: Arnies Restaurant

Steak

WINNER: Buck’s American Cafe, 2901 Hewitt Ave., Everett, 425-258-1351

SECOND PLACE: The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Lynnwood

RUNNER UP: LJ’s Bistro

Sushi

WINNER: Sushi Ring, 11419 19th Ave SE # B101, Everett, 425-385-2702

SECOND PLACE: Katana Sushi

RUNNER UP: Kai Sushi Fusion Roll & Sake

Taco

WINNER: Taco Time

SECOND PLACE: Taco-Book, 425-258-2762

RUNNER UP: El Paraiso Mexican Grill

Vegan

WINNER: Cafe Wylde, 2918 Hoyt Ave, Everett, 425-374-3877

SECOND PLACE: Sage and Cinder

RUNNER UP: Grilla Bites

Vietnamese

WINNER: Yummy Banh Mi, 1606 Hewitt Ave, Everett, 425-259-2876

SECOND PLACE: Basil Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine, 425-374-8082

RUNNER UP: Janbo Cafe

Winery

WINNER: Port Gardner Bay Winery, 3006 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425-339-0293

SECOND PLACE: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

RUNNER UP: Kasia Winery

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