both Payson Summary and the White Mountain Independent We ask our readers to choose the “Best Of” each year. These contests are a great resource for choosing different service options, including places to eat in Rim Country and White Mountains communities.
Find out who will win in 2023 in the coming months.
White Mountain Independent 2022 Best of Restaurants, Food and Service
Asian – W & Z Asian Bistro, 4672 W. White Mountain Blvd., Lakeside, 928-368-6333
Bakery and Desserts – PersNIKKITy’s Sweet Confections, 21 N. White Mountain Rd., Show Low, 928-251-1718
Bars, Taverns and Salons – Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse, 1701 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside, 928-367-4900
Bartender – Jacob Knowles, The House, 1191 E. Hall, Show Low, 928-537-9273
Barbecue – Snowflake Smokehouse, 648 Main St., Snowflake, 928-243-5933
Beer/Brewery – Pinetop Brewing Company, 159 W. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside, 928-358-1971
Bloody Mary – The House, 1191 E. Hall, Show Row, 928-537-9273
Breakfast – Darbi’s Cafe, 235 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop, 928-367-6556
Burger – The House, 1191 E. Hall, Show Row, 928-537-9273
Butcher-Snowflake Smokehouse, 648 Main Street, Snowflake, 928-243-5933
Coffee Shop – Pinetop Coffee House & Roasting, 1684 E. White Mountain Blvd., Suite 1, Pinetop, 404-277-0101
Dinner – Quatremen’s Steakhouse & Lounge. 1231 E. Deuces of Club, Show Row, 928-537-9797
Donuts – Bertie’s White Mountain Cafe & Donuts, 1191 E. Deuces of Club Show Row, 928-753-6688
Fast Food – Culver’s, 4595 S. White Mountain Rd., Show Low, 928-251-0790
Fine Dining – Cattlemen’s Steakhouse & Lounge, 4595 S. White Mountain Rd., Show Low, 928-251-0790
Fish Fries – Darbi’s Cafe, 235 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop, 928-367-6556
Glass of Wine – Wine Mountains, 1746 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop, 928-414-1188
Italian – Red Devil Restaurant & Bar, 1774 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside, 928-367-5570
Lunch – PersNIKKITy’s Cafe, 1650 E. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, 928-251-1965
Margarita – Los Corrales, 59 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, 928-537-9978
Mexican – Los Corrales, 59 W. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, 928-537-9978
Pizza – Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 1774 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside, 928-367-5570
Restaurant – Streets on Main, 123 N. Main St., Snowflake, 928-275-3663
Ribs – Grumpy Jake’s BBQ & Catering, 3973 W. White Mountain Blvd., Lakeside, 928-368-4227
Salad – PersNIKKITy’s Cafe, 1650 E. Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, 928-251-1965
Sandwich – Street on Main, 123 N. Main Street, Snowflake, 928-275-3663
Server – Lindsay Waldrep Streets on Main, 123 N. Main St., Snowflake, 928-275-3663
Steakhouse – Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse, 1701 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside, 928-367-4900
Wings – Mr. Zeke’s Restaurant, 476 W. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside, 928-358-1560
Payson Roundup’s Best of 2022 restaurant, food, service personnel
Asian – W & Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar, 203 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-474-3755
Bakery – Bashas’, 142 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-474-4495
Bars, Taverns, Salons – Arizona Bar, 1109 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, 928-474-9589
Breakfast, Payson-Pinon Cafe, 1001 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, 928-474-2890
Breakfast, Pine Strawberry – Early Bird Cafe, 3618 N. Hwy. 87, Pine, 928-476-4092
Catering – Gila Hogs BBQ, 928-978-2895
Chicken – Crispy Crunchy Chicken, 1116 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-476-0043
Coffee – Common Grounds, 219 S. Colcord Rd., Payson, 928-970-2540
Deli-Safeway, 401 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-472-8208
Dessert – Danzeisen Dairy, 500 S. Beeline Hwy., Suite B, Payson, 928-363-4100
Dinner – Fargo’s Steakhouse, 620 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-474-7455
Donuts – BoSa, 303 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-474-8889
Fast Food – Alfonso’s, 430 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-486-6902
Fine Dining – Fargo’s Steakhouse, 620 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-474-7455
Fish Fries – Mike’s Fish & Chips, 516 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-363-4200
Burgers – Macky’s, 201 W. Main St., Payson, 928-474-7411
Happy Hour – Arizona Bar, 1109 N. Beeline Hwy, Payson, 928-474-9589
Ice Cream – Danzeisen Dairy, 500 S. Beeline Hwy., Suite B, Payson, 928-363-4100
Italian/Pizza Restaurant – Old County Inn, 3502 N. Hwy. 87, Pine, 928-476-6560
Lunch Restaurant – Delicious Cafe, 512 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-468-3013
Margarita-El Rancho, 200 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson, 928-474-3111
Meat Retailer – Lyman Ranch, 410 W. Main Street, Payson, 928-978-7926
Mexican – La Sierra, 800 N. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-468-6711
Pizza – Old County Inn, 3502 N. Hwy. 87, Pine, 928-476-6560
Prime Rib – Rim Country BBQ, 202 W. Main Street, Payson, 928-472-2227
Restaurant – Diamond Point Shadows, 6322 E. Hwy. 260, Star Valley, 928-474-4848
Rib-Rim Country BBQ, 202 W. Main Street, Payson, 928-472-2227
Salads – Delicious Cafe, 512 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-468-3013
Sandwiches – Delicious Cafe, 512 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, 928-468-3013
Spaghetti/Meatballs – By Bucket, 319 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-300-5700
Steak Dinner – Diamond Point Shadows, 6322 E. Hwy. 260, Star Valley, 928-474-4848
Wine – Fargo’s Steakhouse, 620 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-474-7455
Wings – Backwoods Bar & Grill, 210 E. Hwy. 260, Payson, 928-474-6883
