2023 Best of the Brighton Howell Area

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2023 Best of the Brighton Howell Area

February 21, 2023

Brighton Howell Area locals are some of the most dedicated to the small businesses in their town. From top breweries to favorite spas and salons, Livingston County Daily has residents and fans of the area vote for the best places to dine, play, and more. Here is the full list of 2023 Best of the Brighton Howell Area winners in each category.

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Dining

Asian: Sushi Zen

vegetarian sushi from sushi zen in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Golden House Restaurant & No Thai!

BBQ: Block Brewery

block brewery

Finalists:
Ginopolis’ Bar-BQ Smokehouse & Smoke Doctor

Brunch: Bourbons

brunch at bourbons in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Cheryls Place & Zukey Lake Tavern

Burger: Champ’s Pub

burger from champs pub

Finalists:
Five Guys & Jonna’s Bar and Grill

Dessert: Grand Traverse Pie Co

grand traverse pie company

Finalists:
Blank Slate Creamery & Chocolate Boutique & Bakery

Family-Friendly Dining: Tomato Brothers

tomato brothers

Finalists:
All Star Coney Island & Mackle’s Table and Taps

Fine Dining: Brighton Bar & Grill

delicious meal from brighton bar and grill in brighton, michigan

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Finalists:
Bourbons & Ciao Amici’s

Italian Food: Ciao Amici’s

delicious italian meal from ciao amicis in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Cello Italian Restaurant & Tomato Brothers

Coffeeshop: Brighton Coffee House & Theatre

coffee from brighton coffee house and theatre in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Black Iron Coffee Roasters & Uptown Coffeehouse

Mexican Food: El Arbol Taqueria

el arbol veggie taco bowl in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
El Patron & El Toro Bar & Grill

Coffee & Sweets

Outdoor Dining: Bourbons

outdoor patio drink at bourbons in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Brighton Bar & Grill & Label (Formerly Stout)

Patio/Rooftop Dining: Zukey Lake Tavern

pizza from zukey lake tavern in pinckney michigan

@munchiesmi

Finalists:
2FOG’s & THE POUND! Bar & Grill

Ribs: Ginopolis’ Bar-BQ Smokehouse

ginopolis bar-bq smokehouse

@cal_da_foodie

Finalists:
Block Brewing Company & Gus’s Carry Out Brighton

Seafood: Sushi Zen

delicious sushi from sushi zen in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Blue Fin Japanese Steakhouse & Stillwater Grill Brighton

Steakhouse: Black Rock Bar & Grill

steak cooking on a black rock from black rock bar and grill in hartland, michigan

Finalists:
Brighton Bar & Grill & Diamonds Steak and Seafood

Sushi: Sushi Zen

vegetarian sushi from sushi zen in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Blue Fin Japanese Steakhouse & Hatorando Sushi & Sports Bar

Area Restaurants

Entertainment & Leisure

Art Gallery: The Artisan’s Bench

The Artisan's Bench in downtown brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Art Ventures & Brighton Art Guild

Bowling Center: Brighton Bowl

bowling lanes at brighton bowl

Finalists:
Howell Bowl-E Drome & Pinz Bowling Center

Family Amusement: Rollerama Zap Zone

family playing laser tag at zap zone in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Castaway Play Cafe & Escape Room Brighton

Live Theater: Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

brighton center for the performing arts

Finalists:
Brighton Coffee House & Theatre & Community Theatre of Howell

Movie Theatre: MJR Brighton

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Finalists:
Emagine Hartland & Historic Howell Theater

Tourist/Seasonal Attraction: Howell Nature Center

owl at howell nature center in howell, michigan

Finalists:
Howell Sunday Farmers Market & NautiMI on the River

Shopping

Antiques: Livingston Antique Outlet

livingston antique outlet in howell, michigan

Finalists:
The Artisan’s Bench & Touch of Country

Bookstore: 2 Dandelions Bookshop

2 dandelions bookshop in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Barnes & Noble & Unicorn One Used Books

Arts & Crafts: Beeyond Treasures

beeyond treasures in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Carriage House Designs & Dragonfly Emporium

Bridal: The Dress Shop

the dress shop in howell, michigan

Finalists:
Brighton Tux Shop & The White Dress

Spirits

Brewery: Aberrant Ales

aberrant ales in howell, michigan

Finalists:
Block Brewing Company & Hartland Brewing Co.

Happy Hour: Bourbons

cocktails at the bar at bourbons in brighton, michigan

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Finalists:
36 Social & Howell’s Mainstreet Winery

Sports Bar: Champ’s Pub

turkey club from champs pub in brighton, michigan

Finalists:
Joe Kools & Jonna’s Bar & Grill

Winery: Howell’s Mainstreet Winery

Finalists:
Canopy Lounge & Fenton Winery & Brewery

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