1st Place: Haymarket Grill
2nd Place: Shanghai Bistro
3rd Place: Pad Thai

When meat is the last thing on your mind, these dining opportunities top the list for local vegetarians. Its second year in first place, Haymarket Grill (101 Graham Avenue) got high marks for its rotating menu of fresh ingredients and contemporary choices like the Bleu Cheese Risotto Fritters. Meat-avoiders gave second place to Shanghai Bistro (2930 Craig Rd), for a modern Asian menu full of satisfying meatless options. In third, Pad Thai (203 N Barstow St) gets props for their superior noodles, egg rolls, and tantalizing tofu. Leave the Boca Burgers in the freezer – the Chippewa Valley has got it covered. – Caitlin Heidbrink