CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!
Congratulations to the winners!
We are excited to announce those who are listed as BEST OF for 2023, voted by you, our readers. Thank you to all of you, our faithful readers for taking the time and effort to cast your vote for your favorite businesses in the 2023 BEST OF winner’s edition.
As we can agree, our community is made up of many outstanding businesses that make it difficult to choose out of all of them, just one favorite in each category. We have long standing businesses
(thank you very much) We appreciate being chosen Best of in these categories: Appetizer/small plate • Best Restaurant Restaurant Service • Seafood • Sushi We are pleased to be chosen Best of for these categories as well: Cocktails • Burgers • Taco’s and Bloody Mary’s. Congratulations to Blaise for being chosen Best Bartender! A huge thank you to our Team for being “the best” in Florence!
that have offered loyal service for years and years to very new businesses that are already making a name for themselves. We hope you take the time to look over the categories and consider patronizing as many businesses that were voted first and second place as well as businesses that you may choose to cast your vote as BEST OF in next year’s ballot.
Please shop local and enjoy what our local businesses have to offer.
Thank you, Siuslaw News
AUTOMOTIVE
ATV Store
J Florence Motorsports/Yamaha 310 Highway, US-101, Florence 541-997-7233
2nd The Sportsman
ATV Rental
J Torex ATV Rentals-Direc Dune Access! 89630 US-101, Florence 541- 997-5363
2nd Full Thosttle Rentals
Auto Detail
J Petersen Auto Detail Florence 541-999-6078
2nd Mike’s Auto Detail
Auto Parts / Accessories
J NAPA Auto Parts - Davisons Auto Parts 1912 US-101, Florence 541- 997-3428
2nd Auto Zone
Auto Repair
J Tony’s Garage 1730 21st St, Florence 541-902-1955
2nd Shervins Tire & Automotive
Car Wash
J Car Wash & Shine 1779 27th Street, Florence 541-997-1011
2nd Sundance
Oil Change
J Tony’s Garage 1730 21st St, Florence 541-902-1955
2nd Valvoline Instant Oil Change
RV Repair
J Florence RV 4390 US-101, Florence 541-997-8287
2nd Westcoast Mobile Rv Service & Repair
Tire Service
J Les Schwab Tire Center 4325 US-101, Florence 541-997-7178
2nd Shervins Tire & Automotive
COMMUNITY
Early Child Learning (Ages 3yo-6yo)
J Wildflower Montessori School 4465 US-101 Florence 541-991-2224
2nd Bright Beginnings Pre School
Non-Profit Organization
J Oregon Coast Humane Society 2840 Rhododendron Dr, Florence 541-997-4277
2nd Florence Food Share
Place to Volunteer
J Oregon Coast Humane Society 2840 Rhododendron Dr, Florence 541-997-4277
2nd Florence Food Share
Place to Work
J Three Rivers Casino and Resort 5647 OR-126, Florence 541-997-7529
2nd Darling’s Marina & RV Resort
Place to Worship
J Cross Road Church Florence Oregon 1380 10th St, Florence 541-997-3533
2nd Florence Christian Church
Senior Living Community
J Shorewood Senior Living 1451 Spruce St, Florence 541-997-8202
2nd Florentine Estates
Service Club
J Rotary Club of Florence Florence 541- 901-9904
2nd Place TIE
Florence Elks Lodge #1858 Kiwanis Club of Florence Oregon
Support Group
J Western Lane Crisis Response 2625 US-101, Florence 541- 997-3212
2nd Siuslaw Outreach Services
Youth Organization
J Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County 1501 Airport Rd, Florence 541-902-0304
2nd Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops
DRINKS
Bar
1st Place TIE
J Beachcomber Pub 1355 Bay St, Florence 541-997-6357
J Jerry’s Place Bar and Grill 88274 Rhododendron Dr, Florence 541-997-3815
Bartender
J Blaise – The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Tristin –Darling’s Marina & RV Resort
Bloody Mary
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Beachcomber Pub
Cocktail
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Waterfront Depot Restaurant
Coffee
J River Roasters 1240 Bay St, Florence 541-997-3443
2nd Cassie’s Coffee
Craft Brew
J Homegrown Public House & Brewery 294 Laurel St, Florence 541-997-4886
2nd Beachcomber Pub
Happy Hour
J Darling’s Marina & RV Resort 4879 Darlings Loop, Florence 541-997-2841
2nd Three Rivers Casino and Resort
Margarita
J Traveler’s Cove 1362 Bay St, Florence 541-997-6845
2nd Ixtapa Family Mexican Restaurant
Smoothie
J Boba Flo 2175 US-101, Florence 541-997-8851
2nd Dutch Bros Coffee
Tea
J Lovejoy’s Restaurant & Tea Room 195 Nopal St, Florence 541-902-0542
2nd Boba Flo
ENTERTAINMENT
Family Entertainment
J City Lights Cinemas
1930 US-101, Florence 541-305-0014
2nd Sandland Adventures Inc
Golf Course
J Ocean Dunes Golf Course
3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence 541-997-3232
2nd Florence Golf Links
Indoor Entertainment
J City Lights Cinemas
1930 US-101, Florence 541-305-0014
2nd Three Rivers Casino and Resort
Music / DJ
J DJ Al Rojas
Florence 602-505-1293
2nd DJ Dan
Museum
J Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
278 Maple St., Florence 541-997-7884
2nd Oregon Coast Military Museum
Park
J Miller Park 1651 18th St., Florence
2nd Exploding Whale Park
Performance Venue
J Florence Events Center
715 Quince St., Florence 541-997-1994
2nd Three Rivers Casino and Resort
Performing Arts Group
J C.R.O.W
3120 US-101, Florence 541-999-8641
2nd Last Resort Players
FOOD & DINING
Appetizer / Small Plate
J 1st Place TIE
Nosh Eatery 1269 Bay St., Florence 541-997-5899
The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Darling’s Marina & RV Resort
Asian Cuisine
J Best Thai Cuisines 1565 9th St., Florence 541-997-5229
2nd Chen’s Family Dish
Breakfast
J Little Brown Hen Cafe 435 US-101, Florence 541-902-2449
2nd Fresh Harvest Cafe
Burger
J 1st Place TIE
Darlings Marina & RV Resort 4879 Darlings Loop, Dunes City 541-997-2841 The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Jerry’s Place Bar & Grill
Burrito
J Los Amigos Burrito 529 US-101, Florence 541-997-6494
2nd Los Compadres Taqueria Taqueria
Chowder
J Novelli’s Crab and Seafood (Floating Metal Building)
Historice Old Town Florence 541-639-7689
2nd The Firehouse Restaurant & Lounge
Dessert
J Waterfront Depot Restaurant 1252 Bay St, Florence 541-902-9100
2nd Sweet Magnolia Bakery & Cafe
Food Truck
J Game Thyme Food Truck 2930 US-101, Florence
2nd Knuckle Sammich
Mexican Cuisine
J Los Compadres Taqueria 1161 US-101, Florence 541-997-1647
2nd Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant
Pizza
J 1285 Restobar 1285 Bay St, Florence 541-902-8338
2nd Abby’s Legendary Pizza
Restaurant
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Waterfront Depot Restaurant
Restaurant Service
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Darlings Marine & RV Resort
Salad
J 1285 Restobar 1285 Bay St, Florence 541-902-8338
2nd Darling’s Marina & RV Resort
Best Veterinary Clinic
We are very grateful to be recognized as your choice for Best Veterinarian Clinic. We are very grateful to have our community recognize Dr. Suzy Barstow as Best Veterinarian. We appreciate and feel honored that you entrust us with your beloved pets. Thank you from all of us at Osburn Veterinary Clinic.
Salsa
J Rosa’s Mexican Restaurant 2825 US-101, Florence 541-997-1144
2nd Los Compadres Taqueria Taqueria
Sandwiches
J Darlings Marina & RV Resort 4879 Darlings Loop, Dunes City 541-997-2841
2nd Linda Did it Deli & Espresso
Seafood
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Waterfront Depot Restaurant
Steak
J Waterfront Depot Restaurant 1252 Bay St, Florence 541-902-9100
2nd Three Rivers Casino and Resort - Bonfire
Sushi
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Ichiban Chinese and Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
Taco
J The Pono Hukilau 185 US-101, Florence 541-991-1071
2nd Los Amigos Burrito
Vegetarian / Vegan
J Nosh Eatery 1269 Bay St., Florence 541-997-5899
2nd Homegrown Public House & Brewery
HOME SERVICE
Carpet Cleaning
J Neil’s Carpet Cleaning
541-997-3825
2nd Busy Bear Cleaning
Contractor
J Off the Richter Construction Florence 541-999-7524
2nd Jason Lockler Construction
Electrician
J Lighthouse Electrical Contractors 1339 Rhododendron Dr, Florence 541-991-7015
2nd Forefront Electric LLC
Estate Liquidator
J Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales 498 US-101, Florence 541-999-0126
2nd Oregon Coast Humane Society
Flooring
J Goodman’s Floor Covering 394 Kingwood St, Florence 541-997-1080
2nd Edgewater Precision Flooring
Handyman
J Robert’s Handyman Service & Construction
Florence
541-997-5970
2nd Coastal Home Services
Home Improvement
J Robert’s Handyman Service & Construction
Florence
541-997-5970
2nd Lofy Construction LLC
House Cleaning
J Busy Bear Cleaning Florence 541-636-6934
2nd Swept Away
HVAC / Heat & Air
J Florence Heating & Sheet Metal 1645 Kingwood St, Florence 541-997-2422
2nd Sea Starr Heating & More
Internet Service
J Hyak 1535 9th St, Florence 541-902-5101
2nd Spectrum
Painting
J Haberly Painting Florence 541-997-2161
2nd Tom Burke Drywall & Painting
Pest Control
J Pest Tech Inc 509 US-101, Florence 541-997-3781
2nd Bill’s Pest Control
Pet/House Sitting
J Toni’s Canine Castle 4370 US-101, Florence 541-590-2466
2nd Beach Bum Doggie Resort
Plumbing
J Chuck’s Plumbing Inc 85276 US-101, Florence 541-997-7567
2nd Scott Ryland Plumbing
Roofing
J Burch’s Roofing Inc 2069 16th St, Florence 541-997-7869
2nd McLennan Construction
Self-Storage
J Heceta Self Storage 87632 US-101, Florence 541-997-9702
2nd 101 Mini-Storage
Windows
J Florence Glass Services LLC 3661 US-101, Florence 541-997-5177
2nd Spinner Windows
PET Pet Boarding
J Toni’s Canine Castle 4370 US-101, Florence 541-590-2466
2nd Cross Rhodes Dog Training
Pet Groomer
J Dirty Dog Grooming 1726 US-101, Florence 541-590-3485
2nd Aloha Pet Grooming
Pet Supplies
J Mini Pet Mart 2630 US-101, Florence 541-997-7035
2nd TIE
Fred Meyer
Bi-Mart
Pet Trainer
J Cross Rhodes Dog Training 541-991-9811
2nd K9 Genius Academy
Veterinarian
J Dr. Suzy Barstow, Osburn Veterinary Clinic 1730 Kingwood St, Florence 541-902-2013
2nd Dr John Bachman, Oceanside Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian Office
J Osburn Veterinary Clinic 1730 Kingwood St, Florence 541-902-2013
2nd Oceanside Veterinary Hospital
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Accountant
J Buckwald & Hornung CPAs, PC 777 Maple St., Ste. 2, Florence 541-997-7173
2nd Holloway & Associates CPAs.
Attorney
J Hanawalt - Ferguson, Attorneys At Law
327 Laurel St, Florence 541-997-2635
2nd Scott T Bailey Law PC Attorney
Bank
J Oregon Pacific Bank - Florence Branch 1355 US-101, Florence 541-997-7121
2nd Banner Bank
Bank / Credit Union Teller
J Karyssa Ayala - First Community Credit Union 2077 US-101, Florence 541-902-9599
2nd TIE
Bree Larsen- Umpqua Bank Hailey Durgan- First Community Credit Union
Thank
Computer Help / Repair
J FTS Computer Repair 1255 Bay St., Florence 541-590-2474
2nd Hyak
Credit Union
J First Community Credit Union 2077 US-101 Florence 541-902-9599
2nd Oregon Pacific Bank
Financial Planner
J Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Andy Baber 1010 US-101, Florence 541-997-8755
2nd First Community Credit Union
Insurance Office
J Zolezzi Insurance Agency 777 Maple St., Florence 541-997-3455
2nd State Farm Insurance Agent
Insurance Professional
J Heidi Olson - Zolezzi Insurance Agency 777 Maple St., Florence 541-997-3455
2nd Sue Gilday - State Farm Insurance Agent
Mortgage Lending
J Oregon Pacific Bank - Florence Branch 1355 US-101, Florence 541-997-7121
2nd Beth Rudometkin - American Pacific Mortgage
Photographer
J Dan Haberly Photography 1067 6th St., Florence 541-999-6472
2nd Renee Walker
Real Estate Agent
J Sadie Ward, Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate 100 US-101, Florence 541-997-7777
2nd TIE
Jim Hoberg, West Coast Real Estate Christina Voogd - Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate
Real Estate Office
J Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate 100 US-101 , Florence 541-997-7777
2nd TR Hunter Real Estate
Thank you for voting us Best Dentist as well as Best Dental
We appreciate everyone that took the time to vote. Hunt Family Dentistry takes pride in being a part of this community since 1952.
We look forward to seeing your smiles soon.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Shipping
J The Shippin’ Shack 625 US-101, Florence 541-997-5888
2nd Florence Shipping Solutions
Title Company
J First American Title Insurance Company 179 Laurel St., Ste. B, Florence 541-997-8488
2nd Cascade Title Co
SHOP LOCAL
Antiques
J Purple Pelican 478 US-101, Florence 541-997-2220
2nd Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales
Appliances
J Roby’s Furniture and Appliance 1870 US-101, Florence 541-997-8214
2nd Bales Appliance
Art Gallery
J Florence Regional Arts Alliance 120 Maple St., Florence
2nd Backstreet Gallery
Art Supplies
J BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery 2285 US-101 Suite H, Florence 541-991-8213
2nd US Bead Warehouse
Books
J Books ‘n Bears 1255 Bay St, Florence 541-997-5979
2nd St.Vinnie’s
Boutique
J bonjour! 1336 Bay St., Florence 541-997-8194
2nd Stitch & Sole
Clothing
J Stitch & Sole 1377 Bay St, Florence 541-997-7463
2nd bonjour!
Furniture
J Roby’s Furniture and Appliance 1870 US-101, Florence 541-997-8214
2nd Old School Furniture
Garden Nursery
J Laurel Bay Gardens Inc 88493 US-101, Florence 541-997-5973
2nd Bones Nursery
Gifts
J Ärtêfacts
1255 Bay St., Florence 541-991-8380
2nd Word of Mouth Home Decor
Home Decor
J Word Of Mouth 1700-1798 15th St, Florence 541-991-3457
2nd Fred Meyer
Home Improvement
J Copeland Lumber 3231 US-101, Florence 541-997-8474
2nd True Value Hardware
Kids Clothing
J Jawsome Kids Resale 1901 US-101, Florence 541-997-5183
2nd Fred Meyer
Mattress
J Roby’s Furniture and Appliance 1870 US-101, Florence 541-997-8214
2nd America’s Mattress of Florence OR Thrift Store
J Oregon Coast Humane Society 2840 Rhododendron Dr, Florence 541-997-4277
2nd St. Vincent de Paul - Florence Thrift Store
WELLNESS & BEAUTY
Acupuncture
J Stonehaven Center, Mark Stone 1245 Rhododendron Dr., Florence 541-991-2058
2nd Harmonic Healing
Barbershop
J Lisa’s Kingwood Barber Shop 1660 Kingwood St., Flornece 541-902-9074
2nd Florence Barber Station
Day Spa
J Freck;es & Frizz 2610 Kingwood St., Florence 541-590-3698
2nd Glo Beauty Lounge
Dental Office
J Hunt Family Dentistry 950 9th St., Florence 541-997-7181
2nd Florence Dental Clinic
NOVELLI’S CRAB & SEAFOOD
Dentist
J Daren Hunt DDS 950 9th St., Florence 541-997-7181
2nd Chad E. Clement DDS
Esthetician
J Chelaine Pierce- Freckles & Frizz 2610 Kingwood St., Florence 541-590-3698
2nd Christa Colton @ Renu Hair Studio
Eye Care
J Florence Eye Clinic 535 9th St, Florence 541-997-3331
2nd Oregon Eye Consultants, LLC
Hair Salon
J Freck;es & Frizz 2610 Kingwood St., Florence 541-590-3698
2nd Studio Nopal
Hair Stylist
J Saige Clawson Hair 1487 US-101, Florence 541-991-8441
2nd Brit Rainwater @ Freckles & Frizz
Hearing Specialist
J Best for Hearing 2285 US-101, Florence 541-997-8866
2nd Hearing Associates of Florence
Manicure / Pedicurist
J Nomadic Nails 1265 12th St., Ste. 10B & 10C, Florence 541-901-9721 - Brandy 541-305-5213 - Shelby
2nd Crystal Cirlce
Massage
J Sunrise Healing Arts, LLC, Corey Burgess 138 Maple St., Ste. A, Florence 541-590-7534
2nd Deborah Larson Theraputic Massage
Medical Facility
J PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center 400 Ninth St., Florence 541-997-8412
2nd Oregon Integrated Health
Medical Professional
J Dr. Aaron Holmes MD@ PeaceHealth Medical Center
400 Ninth St., Florence 541-997-8412
2nd Melissa L. Moffett, PA-C @ PeaceHealth Medical Center
Nail Salon
J Nomadic Nails
1265 12th St., Ste. 10B & 10C, Florence
541-901-9721 - Brandy 541-305-5213 - Shelby
2nd Glo Beauty Lounge
Personal Trainer
J Kathy Kelley@ Coastal Fitness 2285 US-101 Florence 541-997-8086
2nd TIE
Jim Mitchell @ Coastal Fitness
Shayla Ford @ Siuslaw Cross Fit
Pharmacy
J Florence Pharmacy 2935 US-101 Florence 541-902-9966
2nd Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Tanning Salon
J Glo Beauty Lounge 490 US-101 Florence 541-997-1844
2nd Kaimana Bodyworx and Tan Republic
Tattoo Parlor
J Tattooga 1367 Bay St., Florence
541-997-4442
2nd Heritage Tattoo
