It’s a debate that’s raged since time immemorial in Cleveland, since Lorenzo Carter set up shop as others fled. East side or west side? It’s a debate that continues today and one that Best of Cleveland 2018 hopes to settle, at least for the time being. Along with celebrating the best and brightest in food that the city has to offer, we also sought the best and brightest on each side of the Cuyahoga River this year and pitted them against one another.

So buckle up, dig in, prime those angry comments and responses for Facebook, and enjoy the Best of Cleveland food 2018 overall.

For a complete list of which restaurants were the top on the east and west sides respectively head here.