Discover Burien honors local businesses at annual ‘Best of Burien’ awards dinner

Discover Burien recognized top local businesses and organizations during its annual “Best of Burien” dinner and awards ceremony on Friday night, Mar. 13, 2026, at Rainier Golf and Country Club.

The event highlighted businesses across a wide range of categories, with winners selected based on public nominations and finalized by the Discover Burien Board of Directors.

The annual event serves as both a celebration and a fundraiser for Discover Burien, a local nonprofit focused on supporting economic development and strengthening community connections in Burien.

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And The Winners Are…

• Best Burien Take-Out: Pigfish Cafe
• Best Burien Dine-In Restaurant: Marlaina’s Mediterranean Kitchen
• Best Burger: Little Chicken
• Best Brunch: Classic Eats
• Best Bakery: Bakery Nouveau
• Best Happy Hour: The Tin Room
• Best Coffee: Burien Press
• Best Service Business: Burien Veterinary Hospital
• Best Professional Service: Tracy Codd Attorney
• Best Health / Wellness: BodyStrong
• Best Retail / Shop: Paper Delights
• Best New Business (Opened 2025): Salon Reign
• Best Legacy Business (15+ Years in Burien): Toyota Burien
• Best Blvd. Park Business: Buxx Teriyaki

Proceeds from the event directly support Discover Burien’s mission to foster local business growth and enhance community engagement.

The evening included a plated dinner, an awards ceremony, a silent auction and a dessert auction, with attendees invited to bid on items and desserts following the program.

Discover Burien said the awards reflect community input, with residents encouraged each year to vote for their favorite local businesses across multiple categories.

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