Seven Moose Jaw businesses are competing against each other in a bid to be named the top community restaurant as part of an international online contest.
The Best Restaurant Awards are the ultimate online competition that lets people from across the globe nominate and vote for their favourite local dining and drinking establishments, while at the heart of the platform lies the spirit of celebrating community culinary talent, according to the contest website.
“Restaurants in your city are competing not just for recognition but for local bragging rights. It’s an opportunity for your favourite local eateries and watering holes to shine in the heart of your community,” the organization says.
There is no cost to nominate or vote for a community restaurant, while restaurant owners can also participate without having to pay fees.
To vote, people can enter their community’s name into the website and then click on it. If an establishment has already been nominated, visitors can explore the business’ profile. If a business has not yet been nominated, the platform will guide guests through a quick and easy nomination process.
“It only takes a minute to nominate a place that holds a special spot in your heart,” the website says.
Click here to place your vote.
There are seven Moose Jaw restaurants listed so far on The Best Restaurant Awards website: Nit’s Thai Food, Hopkins Dining Parlour, Ruchi’s Masala House, Déjà Vu Café, Rosie’s on River Street, Landscape Restaurant Ltd. and Guac Mexi Grill.
Current rankings are based on votes and reviews posted in the last 90 days, while the website will announce the winner on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
With Nit’s Thai Food, visitors can nominate it in the categories of best restaurant, best Asian restaurant and best takeout and delivery.
So far, three people have left reviews of the business. Some comments include “The food is fabulous and authentic, staff are top notch!” and “Excellent authentic Thai food! Try #2, #11 (satay), #7 (deep-fried beef), #10 (fried shrimp), #14 (Pad Thai) and #16.”
Visitors can nominate Hopkins Dining Parlour in the categories of best restaurant, best steak and best chicken wings. Three people have left reviews so far.
Some comments include, “Hopkins offers a delicious menu with a variety of options, including the best buffalo wings and potato skins in Moose Jaw! The atmosphere is always welcoming in this historic home where they offer guided tours or the ability to explore on your own,” and “They have great servers and good food. Friendly people. Interesting stories about their ghosts.”
Ruchi’s Masala House has been nominated in the categories of best restaurant, best Indian food and best Indian restaurant. Five people have so far left comments.
Some comments include, “I love butter chicken of this restaurant … . I recommend this restaurant to you if you are missing Indian cuisine,” “Love their food and reasonable prices with good quantity,” “The flavours are great! Good food. Excellent customer service and decent prices. Definitely try them out if you dig Indian food,” and “I would say bestest taste with yummiest food.”
Visitors can vote for Déjà Vu Café in the categories of best restaurant, best comfort food and best chicken wings. Voters’ comments include “They’re the only edible restaurant that is nominated” and “The food is great and there (are) so many choices for sauce. Possibilities are endless.”
Rosie’s on River Street has been nominated in the categories of best restaurant, best comfort food and best local beer selection. The one review says, “My go-to place if I’m ever working in Moose Jaw.”
Landscape Restaurant has been nominated in the categories of best restaurant, best Chinese restaurant and best Asian restaurant.
People can also vote for Guac Mexi Grill in the categories of best restaurant, best Mexican restaurant and best takeout and delivery.
