2023 Caller-Times Best of the Best: Here's a list of all the winners

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times
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The wait is over. It's time to celebrate this year's top businesses in the Corpus Christi area!

What is the Caller-Times Best of the Best?

Since 1997, the Caller-Times has held an annual readers' choice contest to determine the best businesses and people in various food, services and entertainment categories.

It was up to the community who gets nominated and the most votes for the top businesses in various categories including food, services and entertainment.

Here's the list of winners for the 2023 annual Caller-Times Best of the Best:

Beauty & Health

Allergy Clinic: Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Corpus Christi

Barber Shop: Roger's Barber Shop

Brow/Lash/Waxing Studio: Aesthetic Lash Lounge

Chiropractic Clinic: South Texas Sports Chiropractic

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center: Driscoll Children's Hospital Craniofacial & Cleft Center

Dental Clinic: Apple Dental Center Inc.

Dermatology Clinic: South Texas Dermatology

Eye Care Clinic: Saratoga Texas State Optical

Facials: Herbanna

Family Practice: Physician Health Choice - CHRISTUS Health

Hair Salon: Salon Divine

Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center: Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Corpus Christi

Home Health Care Services: AAdi Home Health & Hospice

Massage Therapy: Peace of Mind Massage Therapy & Natural Healing

Medical Supply Store: Alameda Medical Supply and Uniforms

Nail Salon - Manicure/Pedicure: Elite Nails

OB/GYN: Christine Canterbury at Corpus Christi's Women's Clinic

Pediatric Clinic: Rani Pediatrics

Personal Trainer: Trevor Bostwick at Bodies by Adam

Pharmacy/Drug Store: CVS

Physical Therapy Clinic: Humpal Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

Spa: Woodhouse Spa

Dining

All-Around Restaurant: Andy's Kitchen

Bakery: La Mexicana Bakery and Tortilla Factory

BBQ: Silverado Steakhouse

Breakfast: Linda's Restaurant

Buffet: Butter Churn - Aransas Pass

Caterer/Catering Company: Marco & Co. Catering

Chinese Food: Hu-Dat Noodle House

Nolan's has been opened in Corpus Christi since 1953.
Nolan's has been opened in Corpus Christi since 1953.

Country Cooking: Nolan's Restaurant

Curbside/Carry Out/Drive-Thru: Chick-Fil-A

Dessert: Ultimate Cheesecake

Diner: Town & Country Cafe

Dining Experience: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

Donut Shop: CC Donuts

Early Bird Dinner: Sugarbaker's

Fine Dining: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill

The Banh Mi Fries from local food truck Fatty's Third Coast at the inaugural Shoreline Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
The Banh Mi Fries from local food truck Fatty's Third Coast at the inaugural Shoreline Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Food Truck: Fatty's Third Coast

Fried Chicken: Barrera's Fried Chicken

Greek Food: Eirini's Gyros & More

Indian Food: Ginger Cafe & Grill

Italian Food: Frank's Spaghetti House

Japanese Food: Takeniwa

Local Coffee Shop: Island Joe's Coffee & Gallery

Mexican Food: Señor Jamie's Mexican Restaurant

New Restaurant: Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar

Pizza: B&J's Pizza

Ribs: Silverado Steakhouse

Bellino Ristorante Bar is an Italian restaurant at 3815 S. Alameda St.
Bellino Ristorante Bar is an Italian restaurant at 3815 S. Alameda St.

Romantic Restaurant: Bellino Ristorante Italiano e Bottega

Salad/Salad Bar: Jason's Deli

Seafood Restaurant: The Blue Clove Seafood Bar & Grill

Steakhouse: Niko's Steakhouse

Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop: Firehouse Subs

Sushi: Umiya Sushi

Thai Food: Hu-Dat Noodle House

Entertainment & Leisure

Birthday Party Venue: In The Game Funtrackers

Columnist/Reporter: Len Hayward at Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Event - Local: Big Bloom at Botanical Gardens

Event Venue: Brewsters Street Icehouse - Downtown

Guests relax in Hurricane Alley Waterpark's Gulf Stream on Saturday, May 28, 2022.
Guests relax in Hurricane Alley Waterpark's Gulf Stream on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Family Amusement: Hurricane Alley Waterpark

Festival/Fair: Dia de los Muertos Festival

Hotel: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

Live Music Artist/Group/Band: Diamond's Edge

Museum: USS Lexington

Place to Dance: Brewsters Street Icehouse - Downtown

Radio Personality/Show: Austin Daniels at 97.5 FM KFTX - Real Country

Radio Station - Local: 97.5 FM KFTX - Real Country

Rhett Hall touches a moon jellyfish on Aug. 13, 2022, at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Rhett Hall touches a moon jellyfish on Aug. 13, 2022, at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Tourist/Seasonal Attraction - Local: Texas State Aquarium

TV News - Local: KIII TV 3 News

TV Personality: Alan Holt at KIII TV 3 News

Weather Reporter: Alan Holt at KIII TV 3 News

Wedding Venue: Corpus Christi Cathedral

Finance

Accounting Firm: Raul Torres, CPA

Bank: PlainsCapital Bank

Credit Union: Rally Credit Union

Investment Firm: Jessica Arredondo at Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Mortgage Lending Company: HomeSource Mortgage

Home & Home Services

Assisted/Senior Living: Mirador Retirement Community

Home Builder: South Texas Home Builders, Inc.

Home Repair/Remodeling Company: ServiceMaster Central of Corpus Christi

Nursing Home: Mirador Retirement Community

Real Estate Agent: Cliff Zarbock at Mr. Real Estate

Real Estate Community: Luxe Realty Group

Retirement/55+ Community: Mirador Retirement Community

Kids & Education

Child Care: Little Sprouts Mother's Day Out

A student works on a weld at Del Mar College's Windward Campus welding shop on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
A student works on a weld at Del Mar College's Windward Campus welding shop on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas.

College/University: Del Mar College

Dance Studio/School: Avant Dance

Karate/Martial Arts School: WarCats TaeKwon-Do

Learning/Tutoring Center: Del Mar College Adult Education Initiatives

Pre-School: St. Anthony's School

Pets

Pet Grooming Company: EarthWise Pet

Pet Kennel/Boarding/Daycare: Barkaritaville Pet Resort

Pet Store: PetCo

Veterinary Clinic: Southside Animal Clinic

Services

Advertising/Marketing Agency: KRIS Communications

Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company: ServiceMaster Central of Corpus Christi

Customer Service: TC Auto Service

Electrician/Electrical Service Company: Cervantes Electric Inc.

Fence Company: D&C Fence Company

Funeral Home/Crematory: Seaside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

Heating/AC Service Company: Mathews CCAC

Insurance Agent: Michael Morgan at State Farm

Robert Heil sits in his office, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Heil Law Firm won the 2021 Caller-Times Best of the Best for Best Law Firm.
Robert Heil sits in his office, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. Heil Law Firm won the 2021 Caller-Times Best of the Best for Best Law Firm.

Law Firm: Heil Law Firm

Lawn Care/Landscaping Company: The Lawn Ranger & Pronto Services

Pest Control Company: ABC Home & Commercial Services

Photographer/Videographer: Joshua & Dana at True Mirage Media

Plumbing Company: Graf Plumbing Inc.

Roofing Company: Texas State Roofing Company

Security Company: The Safeguard Company

Self-Storage Company: U-Haul

Window Company: Window World

Shopping

My Mom Had That! is an antique store located on 1012 US Highway 181 Frontage Road in Portland, Texas.
My Mom Had That! is an antique store located on 1012 US Highway 181 Frontage Road in Portland, Texas.

Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store: My Mom Had That!

Backyard Furniture/Patio Store: At Home

Boutique: 2 Jewels

Bridal/Formalwear Boutique: Oh My Dress

Flooring Store: Alexanders Carpet One Floor & Home

Florist Shop: Blossom Shop Florist

Furniture Store: Rooms to Go

Garden Center/Nursery: Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.

Gift Shop: 2 Jewels

A customer pays for Selena reusable bags at the H-E-B Plus on Saratoga Boulevard in Corpus Christi on Dec. 6, 2018.
A customer pays for Selena reusable bags at the H-E-B Plus on Saratoga Boulevard in Corpus Christi on Dec. 6, 2018.

Grocery Store: H-E-B plus!

Hardware/Home Improvement Store: Home Depot

Home Electronics Store: Best Buy

Jewelry Store: James Avery

Lawn Equipment Store: Tractor Supply Co.

Mattress Store: Cantwell Mattress Co.

Pawn Shop: First Cash Pawn

Spirits

Beer Store: Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

Cale Moore (left), co-owner of Nueces Brewing Company, and Alex Lockman, with Deutsche Beverage Technology, do a practice brew with water at the brewery on Thursday, April 4, 2019. The brewery is located at 401 S. Water Street in a building that was once a car dealership and later became a news station. Over the years several small businesses have taken over the space. The 67,000 square foot facility has been transformed into a craft brewery with plans to open in June.

Brewpub/Brewery: Nueces Brewing Company

Sports & Fitness

Bicycle Store: Bay Area Bicycles

Fitness Center/Gym: Bodies by Adam

Golf Course: Corpus Christi Country Club

Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store: Academy Sports + Outdoors

Studio owner Mari Gonzalez speaks to vinyasa hot yoga attendees at SOMOS Yoga on Monday, June 7, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Robert Guidangen waits for class to start.
Studio owner Mari Gonzalez speaks to vinyasa hot yoga attendees at SOMOS Yoga on Monday, June 7, 2022, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Robert Guidangen waits for class to start.

Yoga/Pilates Studio: SOMOS Yoga

Top Employers

Place to Work: TC Auto Service

Vehicles, Dealers & Services

Auto Body/Collision Center: Romay's Auto Service

Auto Dealer Service Department: Romay's Auto Service

Auto Glass Repair Company: Safelite AutoGlass

Auto Repair Shop: TC Auto Service

Car Salesperson: Nieves Cerda III at AutoNation Chevrolet South

Car Wash/Detail Shop: Quick Quack Car Wash

Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson is located at 502 S. Padre Island Drive.
Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson is located at 502 S. Padre Island Drive.

Motorcycle Dealer: Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson

New Car Dealership: AutoNation Toyota Corpus Christi

Oil Change Service: TC Auto Service

Tire Center: Romay's Auto Service

Used Car Dealership: Mike Shaw Toyota

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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or Twitter @johnpoliva.

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