What do Bellevue Mayor Don Davidson; Chris Bostwick, the bartender at the 520 Bar and Grill; and Bellevue Animal Hospital have in common?
All are considered the “Best of Bellevue.”
The annual contest, organized by the Bellevue Reporter, asked readers to pick the “best” in 56 categories from Best Public Official to Best Pet Groomer to Best Nail Salon.
Here are your winners and runners-up listed in order for each category:
Public Official
Don Davidson
Fire Chief Mike Eisner
County Councilwoman Jane Hague
Bartender
Chris Bostwick/520 Bar and Grill
Josh /John Howie Steak
Elle / Pearl 2
Real Estate Agent
Suzanne Singleton / CBBain
Beth Bellingham
Joseph Brazen
Physician
Dr. Richard Graham
Donald Shifrin, Pediatrician
David Gamrath
Dentist
Gregory Kuo
Kate McKinney
Dr. Cooley
Attorney
Steve Lingenbrink
Steve Hay
Richard Jones
Pet Groomer
The Pet Stops Here
Pet Smart
Petco
Chiropractor
Raymon Kooner Bellevue Wellness
Dr John Scott
Bellevue Chiropractic Center
Car Dealer
Michael’s Toyota
Honda Auto Center of Bellevue
Lexus of Bellevue
Fitness Center
Bellevue Club
24 Hour Fitness
David Barton Gym
Hair Salon
Gene Juarez
7 salon – Bel-Square
Obadiah
Day Spa
Gene Juarez
Bellevue Pro Club Spa
In Spa
Nail Salon
Julep
Gene Juarez
Andy’s Nails
Massage
Bellevue wellness
Gene Juarez
Massage Envy
Plant Nursery
Bellevue Nursery
Wells Medina Nursery
Bill Pace Blueberry Farm
Auto Service
Bellevue Auto Performance
BMW Bellevue
Jiffy Lube
Florist
Lawrence the Florist
Belle Fleur
Finishing Touch Florist
Grocery Store
QFC Downtown Bellevue
Whole Foods
Safeway
Hotel
Hyatt Regency
WESTIN
Bellevue Club
Dry Cleaner
Bellevue Way Dry Cleaners
Bakkers
Aloha Cleaners
Retirement Community
Garden Club
Bellettini
Newcastle Regency
Bank
Bank of America
Wells Fargo
BECU
Place for Kids Activities
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Bellevue Park
Kelsey Creek Park
Non-Profit
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
Hopelink
Bellevue Downtown Association
Insurance Company
Farmers
State Farm
Pemco
Medical Office
Overlake Medical Center
Pediatric Associates
Swedish
Hospital
Overlake
Virginia Mason
Swedish
Veterinary Clinic
Bellevue Animal Hospital
Bodily Veterinary Hospital
Bellevue Veterinary Hospital
Mailbox Store/location
Pak Mail
UPS Bellevue Way
Mail Box Store on 119th Ave. SE
Plumbing Company
Out Today
Roto-Rooter
Stellar plumbing
Landscaper
Robertos Landscaping
Israel Lopez
A Beautiful Lawn and Landscape
City Park
Downtown Park
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Robinswood
Bakery
La Belle Pastry
Great Harvest – Factoria
The French Bakery/Crossroads
Bar
520 Bar and Grill
Daniel’s Broiler
John Howie Steak house
Happy Hour
John Howie Steak
Daniel’s Broiler
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Breakfast
Chace’s Pancake Corral
Brief Encounter
Lil John’s
Lunch
Gilbert’s on Main
520 Bar and Grill
MOD Pizza
Family Restaurant
Red Robin
Cheesecake Factory
Brief Encounter
Pizza
Pagliacci
Guidos
California Pizza Kitchen
Fine Dining
Sea Star
Daniel’s Broiler
John Howie Steak
Italian
Firenze
Maggiano’s
Angelo’s
Asian Cuisine
Monsoon East
PF Changs
Bamboo Garden
Mexican Cuisine
Azteca
Ricardos
La Cocina del Puerco
International Food
Crossroads Mall International Food Court
Thai Kitchen
Chutneys
Bookstore
Barnes and Noble
Half Price Books
Borders
Camera Store
Kits
Omega Photo
Ritz Camera
Pet Store
Petco
The Pet Stops Here
PetSmart
Boutique
La Ree
Newport House – Factoria
Common Folk Co.
Gift/Specialty
Hallmark
Sur la Table
Fireworks
Shopping Center
Bellevue Square
Crossroads
Factoria
Jewelry
Alvin Goldfarb
Fabri
Ben Bridge
Furniture
Greenbaum Home Furnishings
Masins Furniture
Bel-Red Furniture
Consignment
ReDress Shop
Your Sister’s Closet
Plato’s Closet
Wine Shop
George’s Wine Shop
Pete’s Wines
Whole Foods
