Winner: Timbeaux’s on the Square

Since 2002, Timbeaux’s on the Square has brought a touch of fine Cajun cuisine to DeSoto County. Favorites like the Hollandaise-topped Oysters Hernando, and, of course, the steaks, consistently get this Hernando restaurant rated as one the area’s best.

Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, dinner 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 662-429-0500 or timbeauxs.com.

Finalist: Mesquite Chop House