Treasure Idaho · 2026
2026 Best of Idaho Awards
Idaho neighbors vote for their favorite restaurants, home builders and local businesses. Chosen by locals: the business locals pick most in each category wins, the next two are finalists, and the best of the year earns a Grand Award.
Awards for: Statewide
Voting is open through December 31, 2026Pick a category below and cast your vote. Voting is open to people in Idaho, one vote per person in each category. Counts are public and update live.1 pick cast so far in 2026
Grand Awards 2026
No Grand Award leader yet
A category needs at least 3 picks before it can lead. The 2026 Grand Winner and group Grand Winners are announced after voting closes on December 31, 2026.
Who will win?
Chosen by locals: the entry locals pick most wins and the next two are finalists, named here after voting closes on December 31, 2026. Until then, every ballot shows its real counts live.
2nd · Finalist
Finalist announced January 2027
Empty until voting closes1st · Winner
Winner announced January 2027
Empty until voting closes3rd · Finalist
Finalist announced January 2027
Empty until voting closes
Every category gets one winner and two finalists. Chosen by locals.
Categories in 2026
Live counts, most picked first. Open a category to see every entry and cast your vote.
Restaurants
- Japanese restaurantsSushi, ramen and other Japanese restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet16 on the ballot Vote
- Korean restaurantsKorean restaurants in Idaho.Leading so farRank 1KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot1 pick1 pick in total4 on the ballot Vote
- Chinese restaurantsChinese restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet13 on the ballot Vote
- Thai restaurantsThai restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet10 on the ballot Vote
- Vietnamese restaurantsPho and other Vietnamese restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet3 on the ballot Vote
- Indian restaurantsIndian and Himalayan restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet6 on the ballot Vote
- Mexican restaurantsMexican restaurants and taquerias in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet31 on the ballot Vote
- Italian restaurantsItalian restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet10 on the ballot Vote
- PizzaPizza places in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet16 on the ballot Vote
- SteakhousesSteakhouses in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet10 on the ballot Vote
- BarbecueBarbecue restaurants and food trucks in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet12 on the ballot Vote
- Seafood restaurantsSeafood restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet8 on the ballot Vote
- BurgersBurger places in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet11 on the ballot Vote
- Breakfast and brunchBreakfast and brunch places in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet8 on the ballot Vote
- BakeriesBakeries in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet5 on the ballot Vote
- Coffee shops and cafesCoffee shops and cafes in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet33 on the ballot Vote
- Mediterranean restaurantsGreek and other Mediterranean restaurants in Idaho.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet5 on the ballot Vote
- Other restaurantsRestaurants whose food style is not one of the groups above.No picks yet. Cast the first vote.No picks yet52 on the ballot Vote
What winners get
Winners are announced after voting closes on December 31, 2026.
A badge on the business page
"2026 Best of Idaho Winner" on the winner's Treasure Idaho page, for good.
A certificate to print
Light or dark, sized for US Letter or an 8x10 frame. The winner downloads it from their claimed page.
A code anyone can check
Each certificate has a QR code that opens a page confirming the award.
An official Winner plaque
An 8×10 gold plate on a black piano-finish board. The winner requests it from their claimed page.
Official Winner plaque
Printed with the category, city, year and business name, plus the same verify code as the certificate. Only the winner of each category can order one. The winner sends a request from their page and we follow up with the details.
The winner's badge on its business page
2026 Best of Idaho Winner · PizzaNo winner has been chosen yet.