We are excited to announce our second annual Readers' Choice winners! From healthcare to dining out, each winner was chosen by YOU-- our incredible readers! Not only is it an honor to present this remarkable round-up of local businesses, but it is inspiring to see our community come together to support their own. Let's celebrate this outstanding collection of Reader's Choice winners.
Congratulations to all, and cheers to the Best of 2023!
Best Hospital
Lexington Medical Center
Lexmed.com
803.791.2000
Lexington Medical Center is a medical complex in Lexington, SC. Lexington Medical Center is owned by Lexington County Health Service District, Inc, a private company. The network includes six community medical centers, an occupational health facility, the largest nursing home in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's disease care center and seventy physician practices in a variety of services. Lexington Medical Center's main campus is located on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia.
Best Custom Designer
Closet Factory - Columbia
ClosetFactory.com
800.838.7995
You are unique and so are your needs. No one knows that better than us. When it comes to creating custom solutions that are imaginative, well-organized and satisfy your design sensibilities, we believe the process must begin with a partnership between you and one of our designers.
Best Pest Control
Mosquito Joe of Lake Murray
https://lakemurray.mosquitojoe.com/
803.223.7916
Best Car Care
Cottman of Columbia
Cottmanofcolumbia.com
803.748.7800
Best Italian Restaurant
Di Vino Rosso
Divinorossosc.com
803.550.9699
We are honored to have served the community and win Reader's Choice for the 2nd Year. We look forward to welcoming you to Di Vino Rosso.
Best Real Estate Team
The Downing Group - Keller Williams
Thedowninggroup.com
803.381.8950
The Downing Group is committed to YOU! My Team of real estate professionals and I are PASSIONATE about what we do and are committed to providing every one of our clients with the highest level of expertise and professionalism.
Best Luxury Hotel for the 2nd Year
The Willcox
Thewillcox.com
803.648.1898
Built in the last years of the nineteenth century, The Willcox has been welcoming guests for well over a hundred years.
Best Boutique Hotel
Hotel Trundle
HotelTrundle.com
803.722.5000
Best Luxury Automobile Dealership for the 2nd Year
McDaniels Auto Group
McDanielsautogroup.com
803.786.6400
Best Flooring Company for the 2nd Year
Floor Boys
FloorBoys.com
803.359.0507
Best Dentist
Southern Shores Dental of Lexington
southernshoresdental.com
803.356.6143
Best Optician
Columbia Eye Clinic
Columbiaeyeclinic.com
803.779.3070
Best Tutor
Mathnasium of Lexington
Mathnasium.com
803.356.6103
Best Mattress and Furniture Store
Michaelis Mattress
Michaelismattress.com
803.356.2337
WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT BED AT THE RIGHT PRICE!
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Best Casual Restaurant
O'Hara’s Public House
Oharas-public-house.com
803.785.4025
Best Dermatologist
Columbia Skin Clinic
Columbiaskinclinic.com
803.779.7316
Best Orthopaedic Doctor
Lexington Orthopaedics – Dr. Guillaume Dumont
Lexmed.com/ortho
803.314.9640
Best Specialty Doctor
Lexington Urology – Dr. David Lamb
Lexingtonurology.com
803.739.3660
Best Mortgage Company
Resource Financial Services
resourcefinancialservices.com
877.797.4545
Best Insurance Agency
Misty Stathos - State Farm
stathosagency.com
803.951.9151
Best Estate Planning and Life Care Attorney
Lawyer Lisa
Lawyerlisa.com
803.563.5163
Best Landscape Nursery
Wingard's Market & Garden
Wingardsmarket.com
803.359.9091
Best Kitchen and Bath
Bath and Bronze
bathandbronze.com
803.830.5591
Best New Retirement Community
Lakeview Retirement Community
Rlccommunities.com
803.369.6210
Best Home Care
McLeod Home Care
McLeodCare.com
803.233.3343
Everyone ages. It’s an inherent property of life. As our bodies and minds develop over time, we adapt to these changes by modifying our decisions and actions. The later years of life can be especially challenging, but McLeod Home Care is here to help. We listen closely to our residents in order to understand their needs and limitations, then discuss and determine potential solutions. We work with you to customize options that will make the life you want for yourself and your loved ones a reality.
Best Realtor
Lake Homes Realty – Cat Thornton
LakeHomes.com
803.446.4761
Best Garage Door Company
Pro Lift Garage – Lexington
Proliftdoors.com
803.723.2499
Best Chiropractor
CarolinaWestClinic.com
BigbieChiropractic.com
803.356.9315
Best Orthodontist
The Braces Place
TheBracesPlace.com
803.359.4480
Best Roofing Company
CMS Roofing
CMSRoofingsc.com
803.732.5558
We are licensed and insured and have served the entire state of South Carolina, mostly focusing our efforts on the Columbia and Charleston areas for more than 20 years. We believe in using that expertise to give you and your family peace of mind – it’s what CMS Roofing is all about.
Best Marketing/Ad Agency
Splash Omnimedia
Splashomninedia.com
803.785.5656
Best Private School
Northside Christian Academy
Northsidechristianacademy.org
803.520.5656
Best Boat Dealer
Marine 360
Marine360sc.com
803.749.2360
Marine 360 has been a mainstay on Lake Murray since 2007. Owners Brandon Crutchfield and Scott Muckenfuss share one common goal - to provide the highest quality sales and service in the Midlands area. Marine 360 has far exceeded these goals - named the second-highest volume dealer by Crest Marine. Brandon and Scott have surrounded themselves with the best in the industry to get you where you want to be - on the water!
Best Outdoor Advertising
Grace Outdoor
GraceOutdoor.com
803.252.7084
Grace Outdoor is a locally-owned, family business based in Columbia, SC. We operate both traditional and digital billboards in Columbia, Greenville, Florence, Fort Mill, Spartanburg and Charleston, SC and Charlotte, NC.
Best Custom Doors
Southern Custom Doors and Hardware
SCDOORS.COM
803.851.5801
Best ENT Medical Group
Centa Medical Group
Centamedical.com
803.256.2483
Best Tool Company
Mann Tool & Supply
Manntools.com
803.252.7777
Specializing in power tool and accessory sales, Mann Tool offers a full line from many major name-brand power tool and woodworking equipment manufacturers.
Best Coffee Shop
Loveland Coffee
Lovelandcofee.com
Beach Loveland has had a long-time love of coffee and in building a community around coffee. Beach, along with his wife, Jessica, have had a vision of bringing the community together through their love of coffee and guidance of the Lord.
Best Event Venue
Corley Mill House & Gardens
Corleymillhouse.com
803.957.1818
The Corley Mill House is an Edwardian-era home built in 1908. The house was purchased and developed into an event venue in 1997. With the addition of a banquet space and gardens in 2001, the property has evolved into a multi-faceted venue for indoor and outdoor events of all types and sizes.
Best Med Spa
Blue Lavender Spa
Bluelavenderspa.com
803.575.8404
Best Furniture Store
Chapin Furniture
Chapinfurniture.com
803.932.4052
Best Boutique
Pink Sorbet
pinksorbet.com
803.251.2525
Best Pet Boarding
Lexington Pet Lodge
Lexingtonpetlodge.com
803.957.7297
Best Carpet/Rug Store
Rug Gallery
LexingtonRugGallery.com
803.834.5330
Best Women's Health Doctor
Kraemer Women’s Care
Kraemerwomenscare.com
803.753.7524
Best Pet Supply Store
Lazy Creek
Lazycreekpets.com
803.356.4995
Best Lawyer
Billy Walker
WalkerLaw.org
800.922.8411
Best Specialty Contractor
CHW Cabinetry
chwcabinetry.com
803.520.6837
Best Glass Company
Shepherds Glass
Shepherdsglass.com
803.945.4999
Best Law Group
Mike Kelly Law Group
Mklawgroup.com
803.726.0123
Best Spine and Surgery Practice
Palmetto Bone and Joint
palmettoboneandjoint.com
803.941.8095
Best Home Specialty Contractor
Squeegee Clean
squeegeecleansc.com/free-estimate
803.407.6916
Best Interior Decorator
M Gallery Interiors
mgalleryinteriors.net
803.785.4620
Best Brewery
Hazelwood Brewing Company
hazelwoodbeerco.com
Best New Restaurant
Luzianna Purchase
luziannapurchase.com
Best Breakfast
Cafe Strudel
cafestrudel.com/lexington
Best Caterer
Southern Way
Best New Med Spa
Lexington Aesthetics Medical Spa
https://lexaesthetics.com
Best Kitchen and Bath Contractor
Capital Kitchen & Bath
https://www.capitalkb.com/
Best Custom Home Builder
Cooper's Land and Home
cooperslandandhomellc.com
Best Gym/Fitness
ISI Elite Training
isielitetraining.com/isi-location/lexington
Best Golf Club
Country Club of Lexington
ccoflexington.com
Best Health Store
14 Carrot
14carrot.net/
Best New Bank
United Community Bank
ucbi.com/
Best Personal Banker
Erica Smith
United Community Bank
Best Burger
Higher Ground
highergroundcharhouse.com
Best Travel Agency
Bakers View Travel
bakersview.com
Best Rental Company
Lake Murray Event Rentals
lakemurrayeventrentals.com
Best Weight Loss Firm
Profile Plan Lexington
profileplan.com/locations/?state=SC
Best New Boat Club
Carefree Boat Club
carefreeboats.com/locations/lake-murray
