8th Annual absolutely! The Best Reader’s Choice of Brazos’ Favorites


This fall, we invited readers to our website to take an online survey to tell
us who their favorites are in Brazos in nine different categories:

• FOOD • SHOPPING • ENTERTAINMENT • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
• SCHOOLS • PETS • HEALTHCARE • AUTO • HOME IMPROVEMENT
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And boy, did they come through! With  3,250 votes, readers voiced their opinions on their favorites.
Take a look and see who won this year’s absolutely! The Best Readers’ Choice of Brazos’ Favorites!

Voting for the 2023 absolutely! The Best of Brazos Readers’ Choice Awards was conducted
online at absolutelyBrazos.com from August 7 to September 15, 2023. The results were collected
and tabulated using crowdsignal.com. In the event of a tie, all winners are listed.

Local foodies spoke up load and clear voting for their favorite eateries – yum!

Favorite Brunch

Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Catering

314 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Pub

Clancy’s Public House

503 FM 359 Rd, Suite 118, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Wine Bar

Unwine’d Wine and Cheese Lounge

310 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Happy Hour, Martini & Seafood

Pier 36 Seafood & Oyster Bar

1410 East Hwy. 90 at 359, Richmond, TX 77406

8502 FM 359 Rd S, Fulshear, TX 77471

Favorite Margarita

Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen

24108 Southwest Frwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Steakhouse

Anthonie’s Market Grill

9108 FM 1489, Simonton, TX 77476

Favorite Pizza

Grimaldi’s

2643 Commercial Center Blvd., Suite C390

Katy, TX 77494

Favorite Burger

Ol’ Railroad Café

819 2nd St, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Italian Restaurant

Lomonte’s Italian Restaurant & Bar

815 Plantation Dr, #180, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite BBQ

Witt Pit Barbeque

2516 1st St, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Caterer – TIE

Witt Pit Barbeque

2516 1st St, Rosenberg, TX 77471

and

Safari Texas Ranch

11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Mexican Food

Lopez Mexican Restaurant

7227 West Grant Parkway S, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Specialty Restaurant

Ninja Japanese Cuisine

1800 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Frozen Treats

Iced Out Texas Shave Ice

5226 Bryan Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Bakery

Anas Confections a Cakery Boutique

1704 Avenue D, Rosenberg, TX 77471   

Favorite Coffee Bar

Blockhouse Coffee & Kitchen

611 Jackson St, Ste C, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Tea Bar

Tastea Vietnamese Grill

4601 Avenue H, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Healthy Eatery

Trough Juice Bar

107 S 3rd St, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Food Truck

The Sauer Kraut Food Truck

thesauerkrautfoodtruck.com

Favorite Fast Food

Whataburger

9 locations in Fort Bend County

Favorite Delivery

Door Dash

doordash.com

Favorite Grab & Go Meals

H-E-B Meal Simple

10 Locations in Fort Bend


’Tis the season to shop ’til you drop! Check out these favorite shopping spots.

Favorite Gift Shop

Southern Sister Designs

817 3rd Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Antiques Shop

Red Queen’s Attic

900 3rd Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Bargain Shopping

Thriftwise – Fort Bend Women’s Center

501 E Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Grocery Store

H-E-B Texas Grocery

10 Locations in Fort Bend

Favorite Health Food Market

Pavlock Farms

210 Huntington Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Jewelry Store

Chris Dostal’s Designs in Fine Jewelry

940 3rd Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Spirits Store

Total Wine & More

16762B SW Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479

5472 W. Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Shoe Store

Corral Western Wear

2605 1st St, Rosenberg, TX 77471


From theatres to outdoor recreation, readers got serious about voting for their favorite entertainment!

Favorite Movie Theatre

Cinemark Rosenberg 12

3420 Vista Drive, Rosenberg 77471

Favorite Live Entertainment

Unwine’d Wine and Cheese Lounge

310 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Man Cave

Lone Star Saloon

102 S 3rd St, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Kids’ Entertainment

Rosenberg Railroad Museum

1921 Avenue F, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Sports Recreation

Fort Bend Impact

4501 Avenue H, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Fitness Gym

Pure Fitness

5529 FM 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Country Club

Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club

3000 Plantation Dr, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Event Facility

Safari Texas Ranch

11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX 77406


With the holidays around the corner,
have your four-legged friends taken
care of at Brazos’ finest!


Favorite Day Care/Boarding Services – TIE

Pecan Grove Kennel

4612 Richmond Foster Rd, Richmond, TX 77406

and

Kristy’s Pet Salon

2210 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Veterinarian

Rose-Rich Veterinary Clinic

2203 Thompson Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Groomer

Kristy’s Pet Salon

2210 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Pet Store

PetSmart

16758 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX

Our readers don’t trust their kids to
just anyone. From preschool to college,
check out their favorite child care
and educational facilities.

Favorite Day Care

Kidzville Learning Academy

5728 Avenue I, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Private School

Harvest Green Montessori

4100 Harvest Corner Dr, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite College/Technical School – TIE

Texas State Technical College

26706 Southwest Fwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471

and

University of Houston at Sugar Land

14000 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479


Whether it’s building a home
or ordering flowers, leave it to
these favorite professionals!

Favorite Developer

Johnson Development Corporation

13131 Dairy Ashford, Suite 210

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Favorite Custom Home Builder

NWS Custom Homes & Remodeling

nws-homes.com

Favorite Real Estate Agent

Kristin Lytle

800 Bonaventure Way, Suite 150

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Favorite Real Estate Company

ReMax Realty Southwest

14905 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Favorite Attorney/Law Firm

Rosen & Kovach, PLLC

214 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Bank/Credit Union

New First National Bank

16554 Creekbend Dr, Suite 150

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Favorite Insurance Agency

Janice Vyoral State Farm Insurance

1900 Avenue G, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Financial Services

Danielle J. Bily – Edward Jones

503 FM 359, Suite 140, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Florist

LC Floral Design

204 E. Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Salon

A Tropical Haven

911 3rd St, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Photographer

Your Best Shot Photography

yourbestshot-photography.com

When it comes to auto services,
car enthusiasts aren’t shy
about voting for their favorites.

Favorite Auto Dealer

Finnegan Auto Group

26529 Southwest Fwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Auto Repair

Expert Collision Center

3501 B F Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Auto Services

Integrity Tire & Auto

921 E. Hwy 90A, Richmond, TX 77406

When it comes to healthcare,
check out these Brazos’ favorites
from doctors to dentists.

Favorite Hospital

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

16655 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Favorite Doctor

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group – Aliana

10745 W. Grand Parkway South

Richmond, TX 77407

Favorite Dentist

Tammy Osina, DDS

1320 Thompson Road, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Orthodontist

Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics

1310 Thompson Road, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Dermatologist – Triple Tie

Houston Dermatology, Plastic Surgery

& Med Spa

16926 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479

and

Elite Dermatology

27131 Fulshear Bend Dr, Fulshear, TX 77441

and

Rosenberg Dermatology

5219 Reading Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Plastic Surgeon

Sugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery

16614 Creek Bend Dr, St. 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Favorite Spa

Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa

10321 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, TX 77407

Favorite Eye Care

Brazos Eye Center

24601 Southwest Freeway, Suite 600

Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Emergency/Urgent Care Clinic

Next Level Urgent Care

4002 FM 762, Rosenberg, TX 77469


From appliances and flooring to landscaping and design, check out readers’ go-to services for making their homes beautiful!

Favorite Appliance Store

Lowe’s

28005 Southwest Fwy, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Garden/Landscaping Company

Enchanted Nurseries and Landscapes

6420 FM 359, Richmond, TX 77406

10611 FM 2759, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Pool Services – TRIPLE TIE

Maddox Custom Pools & Landscaping

2105 Spacek Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

and

All Clean Pool Service

6603 Langham Way, Houston, TX 77084

and

MB Land Design

1835 J Meyer Rd, Richmond, TX 77469

Favorite Plumbers

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Rosenberg

1015 Frost St, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Heating/Air Conditioning Services

All Cool A/C & Heating

1515 FM 359, Suite 100, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Home Improvement

& Favorite Floor Store

Ideal Carpet & Flooring

1116 E Highway 90A, Richmond, TX 77406

Favorite Interior Designer

Portilla Home & Garden

823 3rd Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Favorite Carpet/Cleaning Service

Carpet Cleaning Rosenberg

929 2nd St, Rosenberg, TX 77471