We at élite Magazine wanted to honor our very own in Santa Clarita, and in doing so, we were pleased to introduce the first annual Ultimate Awards 2011, giving readers an opportunity to vote and give recognition to the best of the best-the Ultimate.
We recently kicked off our competition with our first Ultimate Dining Awards to honor the very best dining in Santa Clarita.  With over 8,500 votes from readers, the results are in.  From the Ultimate Bakery to Barbecue, French Cuisine and more, here are the best of the best, Santa Clarita…your 2011 Ultimate Dining Award Winners.

Ultimate Asian Food
New Moon Restaurant
28281 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia
661-257-4321

Ultimate Atmosphere
Sake Bistro & Lounge
23889 Newhall Ranch Road,Valencia
661-255-7253

Ultimate Bakery
Corner Bakery Cafe
24290 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia
661-259-2813

Ultimate Barbecue
Rattler’s Bar B Que
26495 Golden Valley Road,
Santa Clarita
661-251-4195

Ultimate Bartender
Mixers Lounge
26532 Bouquet Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita
661-750-2MIX  

Ultimate Breakfast
Egg Plantation
24415 Walnut Street, Santa Clarita
661-255-8222

Ultimate Local Burger
The Habit Burger Grill
25948 McBean Parkway, Valencia
661-291-1575
28251 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia
661-294-1071
19223 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita
661-252-1487

Ultimate Burger (Fast Food)
In-N-Out
26401 Bouquet Canyon Road,
Santa Clarita
800-786-1000
25220 North The Old Road,
Santa Clarita
800-786-1000
28368 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 
800-786-1000

Ultimate Business Lunch
The Vines Restaurant & Bar
24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia  
661-678-4044

Ultimate Casual Dining
Wolfcreek Restaurant & Brewing CO.
27746 McBean Parkway, Valencia  
661-263-9653

Ultimate Caterer
Stonefire Grill
23300 Cinema Drive Suite 101,
Santa Clarita  
661-799-8282

Ultimate Affordable Eats
Chik-Fil-A
24180 Magic Mountain Parkway,
Santa Clarita
661-799-3663

Ultimate Chef
Oaks Grille, Chef Daniel Otto
Tournament Players Club, Valencia
26550 Heritage View Lane
661-288-1995

Ultimate Coffeehouse
Starbucks
1-800-STARBUC
Varies Locals in the SCV.

Ultimate Comfort Food
Way Station Coffee Shop
24377 Main Street, Newhall  
661-255-0222

Ultimate Deli
Dink’s Deli
25860 McBean Parkway, Valencia
661-284-6057
28170 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia
661-775-9560

Ultimate Dessert
Claim Jumper
25740 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch
661-254-2628

Ultimate Family Restaurant
BJ’s Restaurant &
Brewhouse
24320 Town Center Drive, Valencia
661-288-1299

Ultimate French Cuisine
Le Chene French Restaurant
12625 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita  
661-251-4315

Ultimate Happy Hour
Salt Creek Grille
24415 Town Center Drive Suite 115  
661-222-9999

Ultimate Health Option
FreshWorks California Grill
23340 Cinema Drive, Santa Clarita  
661-291-1600

Ultimate Indian Food
Karma Restaurant
Bar & Lounge
23460 Cinema Drive, Valencia
661-288-0080

Ultimate Italian Cuisine
Sisley Italian Kitchen
24201 Valencia Boulevard Suite 101
Santa Clarita
661-287-4444

Ultimate Late Night Dining
Wokcano Restaurant & Lounge
24201 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita
661-288-1913

Ultimate Margarita
Sabor Cocina Mexicana
23953 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia
661-259-9002

Ultimate Martini
The Social
23329 Lyons Avenue, Suite A,Valencia
661-799-9157

Ultimate Mexican Food
La Cocina Bar & Grill
28076 Bouquet Cyn. Road, Santa Clarita
661-513-0142
28022 Seco Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
661-297-4546

Ultimate Persian Cuisine
Persia Restaurant
26877 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita
661-513-0077

Ultimate Pizza
Vincenzo’s Pizza
20701 Plum Canyon Road, Suite 9
Santa Clarita
661-296-9119
24504 1/2 Lyons Ave, Newhall
661-259-6733
21615 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita
661-254-0540

Ultimate Pizza
Chi Chi’s Pizza
23043 Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus
661-259-4040
27117 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country
661-252-4405

Ultimate Sushi
Maru
24250 Town Center Drive,
Suite 180, Valencia
661-290-2595

Ultimate Wine List
Lee’s Wine Bistro
24510 Town Center Drive, Suite 310, Valencia
661-259-7754

Ultimate Wine Bar
The Cellar Wine Bar
26340 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita
661-799-7979