The votes are in, and the winners have been selected for OnMilwaukee's Best Dining 2008. The results of this readers' poll, including an editors' pick, are available in this series of articles that run all October long during Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com.

October is Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com. All month, we're stuffed with restaurant reviews, special features, chef profiles and unique articles on everything food. Bon appetit!

Izumi's, 2150 N. Prospect Ave., has earned a reputation in Milwaukee for friendly, accommodating service, as well as a pleasant menu that doesn't break the bank.

OnMilwaukee.com readers voted it their favorite Japanese restaurant, although Nanakusa was an extremely close second.

To diners' delight, Izumi's relocated in early 2005 to a significantly more spacious and aesthetically pleasing space, complete with artful, ambient lighting, lengthy sushi bar and enclosed tatami room.

The sake list, featuring hot, cold and room temperature options, is also a big draw here and the knowledgeable staff is often helpful if you don't know what you're getting your taste buds into.

OnMilwaukee.com editors' choice: Fujiyama

Runners-up:
2. Nanakusa
3. Sake Tumi
4. Fujiyama
5. Benihana
6. Japanica
7. Seigo's Japanese Steak House
8. Ichiban
9. Kyoto
10. Wasabi Sushi & Lounge
11. Yokoso
12. Samurai Sushi
13. Hama
14. Takara
15. Midori Sushi Bar