Get Out the Vote: RAMMYS Public Voting Is Now Open

The RAMMYs are back, and now you get to weigh in. Public voting is officially open for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala, and it’s time to rally behind your favorite local spots. From killer cocktails to brunches worth waking up for, the people have the power(!) and you’ve got until May 31 to make your picks.

The RAMMYS celebrate the best of the best in our region’s dining scene. And while the industry pros decide many of the categories, four fan-favorite awards are up to you, including Best Bar, Best Brunch, Hottest Sandwich, and Favorite Gathering Place.

Head to nbcwashington.com/rammys or therammys.org to cast your vote and champion your go-to hangouts.
Here are the finalists ready for your love:

Best Bar of the Year
The Green Zone
metrobar
Service Bar
Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar
Royal Sands Social Club

Best Brunch of the Year
J. Hollinger's Waterman's Chophouse
Josephine
Le Diplomate
Sequoia
Vera Cocina & Bar

Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year
Ampersandwich at Shilling Canning Co.
Queen Mother's
Jetties
Soko Butcher
Your Only Friend

Favorite Gathering Place of the Year
A Baked Joint
Balos
Chloe
The Dew Drop Inn
Vagabond Bar and Kitchen

So go on, make your voice heard — and maybe treat yourself to a few “research” meals along the way.