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
- 🥇 Rumors Salon & Spa | 26 Magothy Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 The Parlor | 8010 Hog Neck Rd #102, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Jordan Taylor Salon | 8971 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
April
Best Barber Shop
- 🥇 Dave’s Barber Shop | 8468 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Shane’s Barber Shop | 8461 Fort Smallwood Rd B, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Cuttnup 21122 | 8611-B Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best HVAC Technician
- 🥇 ZV HVAC | 1776 Bayside Beach Rd Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Two Rivers Heating and Air Conditioning | 1849 Choptank Road Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Bay Area Mechanical | 6824 Fort Smallwood Rd Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21226
May
Best Boat Marina
- 🥇 PYY Marine | 1132 Pasadena Yacht Yard Road, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Pleasure Cove Marina | 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Atlantic Marina on the Magothy | 487 New York Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122
Best Plumber
- 🥇 Greer Water Works | 3017 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 1st Choice Plumbing | 4471 Mountain Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Chesapeake Plumbing | 8259 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Suite D, Pasadena, MD 21122
June
Best Dessert
- 🥇 The Daily Scoop | 3201 Mountain Rd #109, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥈 Kavern | 8370 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Unit A, Pasadena, MD 21122
- 🥉 Magothy Ice Co | 8890 Fort Smallwood Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
July
Best Outdoor Entertainment
- 🏆 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:
- 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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