Dozens of Glasgow restaurants named as finalists in awards
Finalists were selected through online nominations, social media campaigns and direct recognition from the Oceanic Awards team, which considers industry expertise and standout performance.
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The awards cover categories including Restaurant of the Year, Best World Cuisine, Asian Restaurant of the Year and Best Mediterranean Establishment.
Glasgow is well represented across the board, with three Glasgow spots in the running for Café/Bistro of the Year: Rawlings Love to Eat, Edenmill Farm and the Smile Café.
The city's Meat Joint Scottish Steakhouse is in the running for Scottish Restaurant of the Year, and Glaschu Restaurant and Bar is competing for Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.
Charcoals, Bantawala, Madras Cafe and Kinara are all competing for the title of Best Curry Establishment.
In the Asian Restaurant of the Year category, Ka Pao, Sapporo Teppanyaki and Zhima are among the nominees.
Glasgow's Italian dining scene is also in the spotlight, with Battlefield Rest making the shortlist.
Mediterranean favourites Elena's Spanish Bar and Restaurant, Halloumi and Goat in the Tree are also among the nominees.
The city's Best World Cuisine contenders include NOLA Soul, Rumi Restaurant, Taste of Home and Babs, while Ho Le Fook has been nominated in the Takeaway of the Year category.
Meanwhile, seafood lovers will recognise the nominees for Best Seafood Establishment, including Kelp and Skip's Seafood Bar and Grill.
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This year's winners will be announced at a ceremony set to take place on August 25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
Members of the public can continue to vote for their favourites until one week before the event.
Irfan Younis, a spokesperson for the awards, said: 'We're honoured to once again spotlight the country's top food establishments and businesses.
'This year's finalists have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction.
'These finalists reflect the resilience and creativity of the entrepreneurs, employees and managers who are always ensuring the best possible experience for their customers.'
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