There's certainly a lot to celebrate in your wonderful hometown of Oak Lawn—great bars, great recreational areas, great services.

But who do you think is the BEST? 

Help Patch determine who rates No. 1 in Oak Lawn by entering your nominations in each of these categories. The listed links will take you to individual contests, where you can tell us your favorite local hot spot in the comments section.

We will be accepting nominations until July 9.

Then, on July 23, come back to vote on which nominee is the best. Whoever gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

Food & Drink

1. Best Beer Garden
2. Best Ribs
3. Best Breakfast Spot
4. Best Ice Cream in the Southland
5. Best Caterer in the Southland

Services

1. Best Groomer
2. Best Dry Cleaners
3. Best Bank
4. Best Veterinarian in the Southland

Home

1. Best Landscaping Company
2. Best Plumber

Kids & Family

1. Best Local Day Care
2. Best Vacation Bible School
3. Best Youth Sports Program
4. Best Southland Pool
5. Best Southland Biking Trail
6. Best Music and Art Lessons

Health & Beauty

1. Best Dentist
2. Best Chiropractor

Entertainment

1. Best Date Spot
2. Best Southland Movie Theater
3. Best Southalnd Summer Festival

Automotive

1. Best Car Dealership 

Shopping

1. Best Florist
2. Best Jeweler

While you're at it, give a shoutout to your chosen local venue in our Patch business directory. Think of your recommendation as a public service, telling residents the best places to go in Oak Lawn.

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