Taste of Dublin 2026 Winners Announced

The "Best of" Taste of Dublin

Nearly 1,000 business representatives, residents, community leaders and volunteers gathered to celebrate delicious food, great businesses and a generous community during Taste of Dublin on September 29 at The Wendy’s Company.
 
Attendees had the opportunity to sample delicious food from nearly 25 area restaurants, enjoy live performances, adult beverages and signature mocktails, network with other influential business professionals, and vote for the “Best of Taste" competition...all while raising funds for local projects and youth programs in the community.
 
For nearly 25 years, Taste of Dublin has raised proceeds for important community initiatives, scholarships for Dublin City Schools students, local non-profit organizations like The Dublin Food Pantry, Dublin Youth Athletics, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Glitter Guild and many more.
 
The competition was fierce with each restaurant serving top-tier entrees and desserts. Attendees said it was hard to pick only one from each of the categories.
 
Now for the moment you all have been waiting for... Below are the results of the 2026 “Best of Taste".
 
Best Food Offering
1st Place: Bristol Republic
TIE 2nd Place: The Avenue Steak Tavern
TIE 2nd Place: The Refectory Restaurant
3rd Place: Beirut Bitez
 
Best Dessert/Sweets
1st Place: Rail Craft Kitchen & Bar
2nd Place:  Bumbles Bake Shop
3rd Place: Cap City Fine Diner
 
Best Overall Display
1st Place: Bumbles Bake Shop
TIE 2nd Place: Bristol Republic
TIE 2nd Place: Takumi Sushi
3rd Place: Cap City Fine Diner

A HUGE thank you to all participating restaurants, corporate partners, and volunteers for making this event an overwhelming success! Your support continues to make a difference, with proceeds from Taste of Dublin helping fund scholarships and many important programs that strengthen our community.