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Updated 3 months ago March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023
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Best of the Marianas 2023 Winners: Dining & Drinking

Best Bakery

Gold Winner

Himawari Restaurant
Silver Winner

Herman’s Modern Bakery
- herman’s modern bakery
- @hermansmodernbakery
- (670) 234-1726
- sales.saipan@hermansbakery.com
- Mon-Sat 6am -6pm | Sun 6am – 3pm
- Tun Herman Pan Road, Saipan
Bronze Winner

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Best Bar

Gold Winner

Jonny’s Bar & Grill
Silver Winner

Naked Fish Bar & Grill
Bronze Winner

Godfather’s Bar
- Godfather’s Bar
- 1-670-235-2333
- Monday to Sunday
  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Palm St., Garapan

Best Barbeque

Gold Winner

Oh My Grill! (OMG)
Silver Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan
Bronze Winner

The Shack
- www.theShackSaipan.com
- The Shack Saipan
- @TheShack670
- 670 286-7422
- Open Tuesday – Saturday 8AM-2PM
- Beach Road, San Jose

Best Beer Selection

Gold Winner

Naked Fish Bar & Grill
Silver Winner

Godfather’s Bar
- Godfather’s Bar
- 1-670-235-2333
- Monday to Sunday
  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Palm St., Garapan
Bronze Winner

Safehouse Bar

Best Breakfast Place

Gold Winner

Shirley’s Coffee Shop
Silver Winner

J’s Restaurant and Game Room
- @JsRest
- J’S GUALO RAI
  (670) 235-8640
  J’S SAN JOSE
  (670) 234-6420
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Sun-Thurs 6am – 10pm
  Fri-Sat 6am – 12am
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Mon-Sun 6am – 9:30pm
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Beach Road, San Jose, Saipan
Bronze Winner

The Shack
- www.theShackSaipan.com
- The Shack Saipan
- @TheShack670
- 670 286-7422
- Open Tuesday – Saturday 8AM-2PM
- Beach Road, San Jose

Best Brunch

Gold Winner

Costa Terrace Restaurant, Aqua Resorts Club Saipan
Silver Winner

Giovanni’s, Hyatt Regency Saipan
- saipan.regency.hyatt.com
- Hyatt Regency Saipan
- @hyattregencysaipan
- 1 670-234-1234
- saipan.regency@hyatt.com
- Micro Beach, Garapan
Bronze Winner

The Magellan, Pacific Islands Club

Best Bubble Tea

Gold Winner

Cha Café and Bistro
Silver Winner

T Bar CNMI
Bronze Winner

Java Joe’s

Best Buffet

Gold Winner

Buffet World, Saipan World Resort
- www.SaipanWorldResort.com
- Saipan World Resort
- @saipanworldresort
- 670-234-5900
- mikeb@saipanworldresort.com
- Susupe, Saipan
Silver Winner

Costa Terrace Restaurant, Aqua Resorts Club Saipan
Bronze Winner

Loria International Buffet, Kensington Hotel

Best Burger

Gold Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan
Silver Winner

360° Restaurant
- @360Saipan
- @360revolvingrestaurant
- 1-670-234-3600 1-670-285-0360
- Monday to Sunday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 8th Flr., Marianas Business Plaza, Susupe
Bronze Winner

Bistro Boyz
- @bistroboyz670
- @bistroboyz670
- 1-670-785-2555
- Monday to Saturday 11AM – 2PM
- Dan Dan, Saipan

Best Chamorro Food

Gold Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan
Silver Winner

Oh My Grill! (OMG)
Bronze Winner

Natibu’s Kitchen

Best Chicken Wings

Gold Winner

ZOOM Cafe
Silver Winner

KFC
Bronze Winner

Thunder Chicken

Best Chinese Restaurant

Gold Winner

Majesty Chinese Restaurant
Silver Winner

Guangzhou Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Mura Ichiban

Best Coffee Shop

Gold Winner

Cha Café and Bistro
Silver Winner

Java Joe’s
Bronze Winner

Hafa Bean
- @hafabeancoffee
- Monday to Saturday 6AM – 4PM
- Middle Rd., Garapan (Beside 99 Cents, across CHCC)

Best Dessert/Delicacies

Gold Winner

Herman’s Modern Bakery
- herman’s modern bakery
- @hermansmodernbakery
- (670) 234-1726
- sales.saipan@hermansbakery.com
- Mon-Sat 6am -6pm | Sun 6am – 3pm
- Tun Herman Pan Road, Saipan
Silver Winner

Bostonian Bakery
- The Bostonian Bakery Saipan
- 670 235-4310
- bostonian670@gmail.com
- Monday to Saturday 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan
Bronze Winner

OHAS, Kensington Hotel Saipan

Best Fast Food

Gold Winner

McDonald’s Saipan
- (670) 235-8577 (670) 233-8577
- marketing.saipan@jcamcd.com
- Dine-in: 6am-10pm daily
  Drive-thru: 24hrs
- Chalan Laulau, Middle Road Garapan, Saipan
Silver Winner

Subway
Bronze Winner

Cup BAB
- Cup Bab
- @cupbab._.670
- (670) 233-4222
- Drive Thru Open Daily 10AM – 10 PM
  Dinner 5PM – 10PM
- Garapan San Jose San Antonio

Best Filipino Restaurant

Gold Winner

D’Elegance
Silver Winner

Sunny Side Kitchen
- sunnysidesaipan.com
- Sunny Side Kitchen
- @sunnysidesaipan
- (670) 233-6284
- Monday – Sunday 6am – 9pm
- Garapan, Saipan
Bronze Winner

Gold Ribbon Bakeshop & Restaurant
- (670) 235-4658
- goldribbonbakeshop@gmail.com
- Mon-Sun 5:30am – 7:30pm
- Afetna, Saipan

Best Fried Chicken

Gold Winner

ZOOM Cafe
Silver Winner

KFC
Bronze Winner

JC Cafe & Karaoke Lounge
- 670 433-3412 670 433-3413 670 783 3413
- lotgbunao@yahoo.com
- Open daily 6am to 10pm

Best Fried Rice

Gold Winner

Shirley’s Coffee Shop
Silver Winner

J’s Restaurant and Game Room
- @JsRest
- J’S GUALO RAI
  (670) 235-8640
  J’S SAN JOSE
  (670) 234-6420
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Sun-Thurs 6am – 10pm
  Fri-Sat 6am – 12am
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Mon-Sun 6am – 9:30pm
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Beach Road, San Jose, Saipan
Bronze Winner

Spicy Thai Noodle Place

Best Fries

Gold Winner

McDonald’s Saipan
- (670) 235-8577 (670) 233-8577
- marketing.saipan@jcamcd.com
- Dine-in: 6am-10pm daily
  Drive-thru: 24hrs
- Chalan Laulau, Middle Road Garapan, Saipan
Silver Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan
Bronze Winner

KFC

Best Frozen Treats

Gold Winner

Panda House Waffles Saipan
Silver Winner

Tyler’s Gelatte Stone
- @tylers_gelatte_stone
- @tylers_gelatte_stone
- 1-670-287-6702
- Sugar King Park
Bronze Winner

Isla Shave Ice

Best Hamburger Steak/Loco Moco

Gold Winner

J’s Restaurant and Game Room
- @JsRest
- J’S GUALO RAI
  (670) 235-8640
  J’S SAN JOSE
  (670) 234-6420
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Sun-Thurs 6am – 10pm
  Fri-Sat 6am – 12am
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Mon-Sun 6am – 9:30pm
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Beach Road, San Jose, Saipan
Silver Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan
Bronze Winner

Surf Club Saipan

Best Happy Hour

Gold Winner

Seaside Grill
Silver Winner

Jonny’s Bar & Grill
Bronze Winner

Naked Fish Bar & Grill

Best Japanese Restaurant

Gold Winner

Himawari Restaurant
Silver Winner

Kinpachi Japanese Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Umibouzu

Best Korean Restaurant

Gold Winner

Nam Dae Moon
Silver Winner

Yewon (Music Bank) Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Cup BAB
- Cup Bab
- @cupbab._.670
- (670) 233-4222
- Drive Thru Open Daily 10AM – 10 PM
  Dinner 5PM – 10PM
- Garapan San Jose San Antonio

Best Late-Night Eats

Gold Winner

Shirley’s Coffee Shop
Silver Winner

J’s Restaurant and Game Room
- @JsRest
- J’S GUALO RAI
  (670) 235-8640
  J’S SAN JOSE
  (670) 234-6420
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Sun-Thurs 6am – 10pm
  Fri-Sat 6am – 12am
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Mon-Sun 6am – 9:30pm
- J’S GUALO RAI
  Gualo Rai, Middle Road, Saipan
  J’S SAN JOSE
  Beach Road, San Jose, Saipan
Bronze Winner

McDonald’s Saipan
- (670) 235-8577 (670) 233-8577
- marketing.saipan@jcamcd.com
- Dine-in: 6am-10pm daily
  Drive-thru: 24hrs
- Chalan Laulau, Middle Road Garapan, Saipan

Best Liquor Store

Gold Winner

R&J Wine, Liquor & Tobacco
Silver Winner (Tie)

AAFES Troop Store

Silver Winner (Tie)

ABC Store
Bronze Winner

Pacific Trading Company

Best Mediterranean Restaurant

Gold Winner

Caravan of Food
Silver Winner

Everest Kitchen
Bronze Winner

Plumeria Steakhouse

Best Mexican Restaurant

Gold Winner

The Hut
- @TheHut
- @TheHut670
- @TheHut670
- 1-670-233-7111
- Mon to Sat: 11 AM – 8 PM
  Sun: Closed
- Rita Building, Beach Rd., Garapan
Silver Winner

Loco Taco
Bronze Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan

Best Oceanfront Dining

Gold Winner

Surf Club Saipan Restaurant
Silver Winner

Oleai Beach Bar & Grill
- Oleai Beach Bar & Grill
- 670-234-0228
- akikokamegai@gmail.com
- 11AM – 10PM Daily
- San Jose, Saipan
Bronze Winner

Seaside Grill

Best Outdoor Dining

Gold Winner

Mariana Lighthouse
Silver Winner

Surf Club Saipan Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Seaside Grill

Best Pasta

Gold Winner

The Angry Penne
Silver Winner

360° Restaurant
- @360Saipan
- @360revolvingrestaurant
- 1-670-234-3600 1-670-285-0360
- Monday to Sunday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 8th Flr., Marianas Business Plaza, Susupe
Bronze Winner

Casa Urashima

Best Pizza

Gold Winner

Godfather’s Bar
- Godfather’s Bar
- 1-670-235-2333
- Monday to Sunday
  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
  4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Palm St., Garapan
Silver Winner

The Angry Penne
Bronze Winner

Pizza Hut

Best Ramen

Gold Winner

Himawari Restaurant
Silver Winner

Kinpachi Japanese Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Pho Tam

Best Sandwich Shop

Gold Winner

Subway
Silver Winner

Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bronze Winner

INAS’ Kitchen
- inaskitchen_saipan
- @inaskitchen_saipan
- (670) 488-1627
- inaskitchen_saipan@icloud.com
- Mon-Sat 11am -2pm
- Sadog Tasi, Saipan

Best Steak

Gold Winner

Country House Restaurant
- www.countryhouse.co.jp/english
- Country House Restaurant
- @saipan_countryhouse670
- (670) 233-1908
- contact@countryhouse.co.jp
- Monday to Sunday Lunch 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  Dinner 5:30PM-8:30 PM
  Last Call to Order: 1:30 PM and 8:30 PM
- Garapan, Saipan 96950
Silver Winner

Plumeria Steakhouse
Bronze Winner

Kevin’s The Prime Rib & Seafood

Best Sushi

Gold Winner

The Sushi Spot
Silver Winner

Himawari Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Shinsen Sushi

Best Tacos

Gold Winner

The Hut
- @TheHut
- @TheHut670
- @TheHut670
- 1-670-233-7111
- Mon to Sat: 11 AM – 8 PM
  Sun: Closed
- Rita Building, Beach Rd., Garapan
Silver Winner

Cristianos Kitchen
Bronze Winner

Loco Taco

Best Thai Restaurant

Gold Winner

Spicy Thai Noodle Place
Silver Winner

Wild Bill’s Bar & Grill
Bronze Winner

Pho Tam

Best Vegetarian Food

Gold Winner

Caravan of Food
Silver Winner

Everest Kitchen
Bronze Winner

The Shack
- www.theShackSaipan.com
- The Shack Saipan
- @TheShack670
- 670 286-7422
- Open Tuesday – Saturday 8AM-2PM
- Beach Road, San Jose

Best Vietnamese Food

Gold Winner

Pho Tam
Silver Winner

Surf Club Saipan Restaurant
Bronze Winner

Wild Bill’s Bar & Grill

Best Wine Selection

Gold Winner

R&J Wine, Liquor & Tobacco
Silver Winner

ABC Store
Bronze Winner

AAFES Troop Store

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