Oh Dennis Saloon & Charcoal
4301 Douglas Ave., (262) 681-1715
If the words "finger-licking good" apply to any restaurant on this list, it's Oh Dennis. Here you'll find hearty BBQ ribs that have made it a local favorite for generations.

Olde Madrid
418 6th St., (262) 619-0940
Olde Madrid is a relative newcomer to the Racine dining scene. Specializing in Spanish cuisine, this modern tapas restaurant has been big hit with those looking to spice up their dinners.

Red Onion Cafe
555 Main St., (262) 637-4122
Although not open for dinner, this place is a Racinean favorite for breakfast or for a focaccia bread sandwiches at noon.

Roosters Restaurant
1521 Yout St., (262) 638-8383
www.roosterswings.com
Roosters family restaurant caters good home cooking to area residents seven days a week.

Salute Restaurant
314 Main St., (262) 633-9117
www.saluterestaurant.us
This downtown Italian favorite has been serving up specialties since 1992.

Sandpipers Water Front Grill
303 Dodge St., (262) 633-5717
It's an American seafood restaurant near the shores of Lake Michigan, but it does so with an Italian twist. Prices are moderate and the setting is pleasant and casual.

Sebastian's
6025 Douglas Ave., (262) 681-5465
www.sebastiansfinefood.com
Fine food and fine spirits equal fine dining at Sebastian's. Choose from small plate dining or regular sized entrée items, such as salmon or rack of lamb.

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
518 College Ave., (262) 637-0777
Shogun does beautifully presented sushi, as well as a fun to watch hibachi grill.

Spinnakers
2 Christopher Columbus, (262) 633-8250
Spinnakers is really one of those something-for-everyone dining experiences. Pulling from many regions of the world, customers choose from meats, sandwiches, fajitas, salads and pizzas.

Stone Corral
3012 Rapids Dr., (262) 632-7348
This small, family-owned establishment dishes out delicious food, from American to Greek to Asian to Mexican.

Summit Restaurant
6825 Washington Ave., (262) 886-9866
www.summitrestaurant.com
Here you'll find traditional dinner service -- soup, salad, main entrees and choice of starch -- as well as a classy, professional servers and a relaxing lounge. Fine dining at its best!

Tacos El Rey
2207 Lathrop Ave., (262) 632-6340
www.tacoselrey.com
There's nothing fancy about this counter-service Mexican stop, but the salsa and topping bar make it a satisfying meal to return to again and again. Dine in or carry out.

Tommy's Chicago Dogs Subs Soup
3701 Durand Ave., (262) 554-7624
www.plazabowl.com
You'll find this little eating oasis inside the Plaza Bowling Center. If you work up an appetite at the lanes, stop in for a quick burger, Chicago style hot dog or fries.

Waves Pub & Grill
107 4th St., (262) 634-7668
www.wavespub.com
As its name suggests, you'll find an amazing selection from the sea, prepared in ways that draw from all regions of the world.

Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant
400 Main St., (262) 633-8000
www.wheychaichineserestaurant.com
Whey Chai is about as authentically Chinese as you're going to find in the area. The restaurant prides itself as a local favorite for Peking, Canton, Shanghai, Hunan and Szechwan cuisine.

Yardarm Bar & Grill
920 Erie St., (262) 633-8270
This English-themed bar and grill does seafood with an on-going nautical theme that carries over into the décor. It's a Racine favorite for more than a quarter of a century.