The 7th Annual Puerto Vallarta Lifestyles 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards votes have been tabulated, and results show some repeat winners but also some new faces taking home the top honors in this locally coveted award competition. The goal of these awards is to give Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors alike  an opportunity to acknowledge their local favorites.

Votes were cast online on VirtualVallarta.com from February 5 to June 15, 2008. Voters were able to cast their vote in any or all of the categories. High voter turnout can be attributed to satisfied clients who are eager to spread the word about their favorite venue or service.

The recipients of the most votes in each category are awarded first place, and those whose tally was more than double the number of votes for their closest competitor have been designated as Landslide Winners. Additionally, runners-up are recognized in categories where the highest scores were particularly close. First-place winners are encouraged to use the Readers’ Choice logo in their advertising as a way to announce public recognition for a job well done. Now in its seventh year, the VirtualVallarta.com Readers’ Choice logo has established itself among consumers as a trustworthy brand.

The list of winners follows. Please click on the categories listed on the left column to learn more about them. Landslide winners have been identified accordingly.

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 Best Overall: Mark’s Bar and Grill
Runners-Up: Daiquiri Dick’s • Trio

Best Gourmet: Café des Artistes
Runners-Up: Trio • La Palapa

Best Moderate: Archie’s Wok
Runners-Up: El Arrayán • La Piazzetta

Best Inexpensive: El Brujo
Runners-Up: Banana Cantina • La Piazzetta

Best Service: Mark’s Bar and Grill
Runners-Up: Trio • Daiquiri Dick’s

Best Sunday Brunch: Sheraton
Runners-Up: Nikki Beach • La Palapa

Best Coffee: Dee’s Coffee House
Runners-Up: The Coffee Cup • Paris Café

Best Wine List: Café des Artistes
Runners-Up: Trio • Mark’s Bar and Grill

Best North Shore: Mark’s Bar and Grill

Best Breakfast: La Palapa & Daiquiri Dick’s (tie)

Most Romantic: La Palapa

New Restaurant: Café des Artistes del Mar

Family Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse

Best Catering: Eventful Moments

Most Fun: Daiquiri Dick’s

Dining with a View: Vista Grill

Outdoor Dining: La Palapa

Best Sunset Dining: La Palapa

Best Takeout: The Deli

All You Can Eat: Sirloin Stockade

Best Mexican: El Arrayán

Best Italian: La Piazzetta

Best Asian: Archie’s Wok

Best Sushi: Tsunami

Best Pizza: La Dolce Vita

Best Burger: Outback Steakhouse

Best Tortilla Soup: Daiquiri Dick’s

Best Tacos: Pepe’s Tacos

Best Seafood: Polo’s

Best Vegetarian: Archie’s Wok

Best Salad: Daiquiri Dick’s

Best Bakery: Pie in the Sky

Best Dessert: Pie in the Sky

Best Ice Cream: Pie in the Sky

Best Margarita: Daiquiri Dick’s

Best Martini: Garbo