The 2026 RAMMYS Winners are (*denotes publicly voted category):

  • Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Albi

  • New Restaurant of the Year: The Occidental

  • Upscale Casual Restaurant of the Year: Perry's

  • Chef of the Year, sponsored by S.Pellegrino: Matt Conroy and Isabel Coss, The Popal Group

  • Restaurateur of the Year: Fernando González, 2fifty Texas BBQ

  • Wine Program of the Year: Fiola

  • Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year: Andy's Pizza

  • Pastry Chef or Baker of the Year: Rose Nguyen, Rose Ave Bakery

  • Service Program of the Year, sponsored by Ecolab: Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

  • Manager of the Year: Juan Ramirez, Bastille Brasserie & Bar

  • Employee of the Year: Jose Luis Salgado, Zinnia

  • Beer Program of the Year: Pizzeria Paradiso

  • Rising Culinary Star of the Year, sponsored by OpenTable: Martel Stone, Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi

  • Cocktail Program of the Year: Amazonia

  • Casual Restaurant of the Year: Tsehay Ethiopian

  • Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year*: Joia Burger

  • Favorite Gathering Place of the Year*: Old Ebbitt Grill

  • Best Brunch of the Year*: Unconventional Diner

  • Best Bar of the Year*, sponsored by Maison Perrier: Service Bar

  • Content Creator of the Year*: DCFoodGod, Tessa Alimahmoodi and Jason Fisher

The Winners of the publicly voted categories were announced the week of June 22 on NBC4 Washington and across RAMW’s social media platforms.

In May, RAMW presented The RAMMYS Honors, which recognize individuals and organizations selected by RAMW’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors for their lasting contributions to the Washington metropolitan area’s restaurant and hospitality community.

  • Mayor Muriel Bowser, Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award

  • Stratus Firm, Honorary RAMMYS Award

  • Events DC, Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year

RAMW also presented Honorary Milestone Awards to longstanding restaurants in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia that have reached significant anniversaries of service:

Celebrating 25 Years

  • The Diner

  • Mezè Restaurant

Celebrating 50 Years

  • Kramerbooks and All Day Cafe

  • L’Auberge Chez François

  • La Chaumière

Celebrating 90 Years

  • Giant Food

Celebrating 100 Years

  • The St. Regis Washington, D.C.