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FOOD & DRINK

AND THE BEST OF THE BAY WINNER IS…

2024

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BEST BURGER

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BURGER REVOLUTION

Winning for the fourth time, Burger Revolution was started in response to demands for a flavourful burger and has since created a flavour revolution.

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST STEAK

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MONTANA’S BBQ & BAR

25 years later and we’re still serving up great Canadian BBQ! For the love of MEAT! Montana’s is proud to serve fresh, never frozen 100% Canadian AAA Sirloin.

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST PIZZA

TOPPER’S PIZZA

Topper’s is a Canadian pizza company that has been satisfying pizza-lovers’ cravings in neighbourhoods across Ontario for more than 40 years.

BEST COFFEE SHOP

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THE GRIND & VINE

The Grind and Vine offers the unique experience of a coffee house and wine bar all in one. Grab a coffee to start your day or a glass of wine at the end of it.

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST BREAKFAST

RED’S DINER

Red’s Diner is a nostalgic dining experience with classic breakfast and lunch items, affordable prices and the friendliest staff.

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WANNAMAKER’S BAKESHOP

Wannamaker’s Bakeshop is a popular Bay of Quinte go-to for baked goods like pies, cakes, cupcakes, fritters, cinnamon buns and donuts the size of your head. 

BEST BAKERY

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST ICE CREAM

FROSTY BUBBLE BLISS

A new addition to Downtown Belleville, Frosty Bubble Bliss serves boba tea, boba shakes and proudly serves Kawartha Dairy ice cream by the cone and in their boba shakes.

BEST BUTTER TART

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RACHEL’S TARTS

A hometown hero, Rachel’s Tarts specializes in “Tarts that taste like home.” For butter tart aficionados, that’s pretty much the bar for what makes a perfect tart. 

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST FOOD TRUCK

THAIRIFIC

Thairific is the real deal. Authentic Thai food made the old-fashioned way.

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST BREWERY

MEYERS CREEK BREWING COMPANY

Winning both best brewery and best beer this year, Meyers Creek Brewing Company has quickly stolen the hearts of the local craft beer fans!

REPEAT WINNER!

THE ENTIRE MEYERS CREEK LINE UP

They’re all so good, the BoQ had a hard time picking just one beer, so the entire Meyers Creek Brewing Company takes the cake – or should we say keg?!

BEST LOCAL BEER

REPEAT WINNER!

THE LOCAL SOCIAL HOUSE

Born out of a need for a local gathering spot in Downtown Belleville, this new hot spot has a patio that juts out over the mighty Moira River.

BEST PATIO

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST COCKTAILS

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THE LARK

The Lark is a family-owned restaurant that offers an elevated dining experience, which includes delicious food and beverages.

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST DINER

RED’S DINER

So good, Red’s wins two categories! Affordable prices, friendly staff and generous portions… Red’s Diner meets all the criteria of a classic, comforting diner.

BEST ITALIAN

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TOMASSO’S ITALIAN GRILLE

Winning again, Tomasso’s Italian Grille serves up the comfort food Italian style that you crave. A view of the beautiful Trent-Severn Waterway doesn’t hurt.

REPEAT WINNER!

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TORO SUSHI

A clean sweep for Toro Sushi who has been bringing classic Japanese and Korean fare to Belleville that some say is as good as you can get!

BEST SUSHI

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST WINGS

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SLAPSHOT BAR & GRILL

Winner winner chicken wing? Slapshot wins again!! Serving up great food at great prices in a historical building. PS – It’s their wings that make them so famous so …

REPEAT WINNER!

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BOATHOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Nothing fishy about this win – the community loves The Boathouse Seafood Restaurant!
Winning again for the fourth time. 

BEST SEAFOOD

REPEAT WINNER!

BEST INDIAN FOOD

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TANJORE NORTH INDIAN CUISINE

We have a new winner! Tanjore serves authentic North Indian cuisine in Belleville. With a passion for sharing flavours, they have curated a dedicated following.

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GREEK OASIS

The Greek Oasis Restaurant in Belleville has done it again! Winning for authentic Greek food, they offer dine-in, take-out or catered events. Their Greek salad dressing an absolute treasure. 

BEST GREEK FOOD

REPEAT WINNER!

THE BOATHOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Taking a second category again this year, it’s The Boathouse for the clean sweep for the pescatarians. (and yes, you can substitute a salad for the chip. We won’t judge 😉)

BEST FISH + CHIPS

REPEAT WINNER!

THE CARIBBEAN JERK SPOT

Taste the Caribbean with staples like oxtail jerk chicken, curry goat, ackee dhalpouri and roti. Oh and don’t forget the patties!

BEST CARIBBEAN

CHILANGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Marlem and Abraham continue to share their family recipes inspired by Mexico City for a truly authentic Mexican experience.

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

REPEAT WINNER!

GOGI KOREAN GRILL

Gogi has been getting rave reviews from the moment it opened. Both the staff and the food get high praise from the reviews. Fun Fact: Gogi in Korean means meat.

BEST ASIAN CUISINE

REPEAT WINNER!

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TOMASSO’S ITALIAN GRILLE

Tomasso’s wins again for the best restaurant in the BoQ for the fourth year in a row. Serving comfort food done the Italian way!

BEST RESTAURANT PERIOD.

REPEAT WINNER!

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Let’s see what we got!

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The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement

The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities. 

We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with. 

This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.

This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.

We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.

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