The Best of Pasadena 2026 polls are officially underway! Every month, we turn to the residents of the 21122 zip code to spotlight the local businesses and services that go above and beyond.
As a local Realtor and the founder of the Best of Pasadena community, I love seeing our neighborhood support one another. Bookmark this page and check back monthly as we announce the top 3 winners for every category!
January
Best Dinner Restaurant
- 🥇 Two Rivers Steakhouse | 4105 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Primo Pasta Kitchen | 8557 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Texas Roadhouse | 4465 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Indoor Entertainment
- 🥇 The Rumor Reel | 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Pic N Paint Pottery | 3020 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Twain’s Tavern | 8359 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Pasadena, MD 21122
February
Best Lunch Restaurant
- 🥇 Lisa’s Deli | 2608 Mountain Rd STE 4, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Stoney Creek Inn | 8238 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21226
- 🥉 Pit Stop Pub | 8111 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21226
Best Veterinary Practice
- 🥇 Lake Shore Pet Hospital | 4193 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Pasadena Animal Hospital | 3007 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Everhart WellPet Center | 8482 Fort Smallwood Rd, Riviera Beach, MD 21122
March
Best Breakfast Restaurant
- 🥇 Johnny’s Family Restaurant | 3023 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Cookie’s Kitchen | 4108 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Double T Diner | 1 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Hair Salon
- 🏆 Winners being announced soon… VOTE NOW!
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Upcoming 2026 Polls
Want to make sure your favorite business gets the recognition they deserve? Here is our upcoming schedule for the 2026 Best of Pasadena awards:
- April: Best Barber Shop & Best HVAC Technician
- May: Best Boat Marina & Best Plumber
- June: Best Dessert & Best Electrician
- July: Best Outdoor Entertainment & Best Auto Mechanic
- August: Best Health Spa & Best Grocery Store
- September: Best Dentist & Best Pet Groomer
- October: Best Bakery & Best Fitness Club
- November: Best Retail Shopping & Best Medical Practice
- December: Best Community Organization & Business of the Year!
How to Vote
Don’t miss out on the next poll! Join over 5,000 of your neighbors in our Private Facebook Group here to cast your vote and help decide the winners for 2026.
Thinking of Buying or Selling in 2026? The Pasadena market is moving fast. Whether you’re curious about your home’s current value or looking for a “Water Privileged” community to call home, I’m here to help.
James Bowerman Real Creative Group of Douglas Realty
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