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

But who do you think is the BEST? 

Help Patch determine who rates No. 1 in Oak Forest 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 hotspot 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 Selection
2. Best Burger
3. Best Breakfast
4. Best Ice Cream in the Southland
5. Best Hot Dogs

Services

1. Best Catering Company
2. Best Bank
3. Best Accountant

Sports/Fitness

1. Best Places to Bike
2. Best Dance Program

Home

1. Best Landscaping Company
2. Best Plumber

Kids & Family

1. Best Vacation Bible School
2. Best Pool
3. Best Youth Sports Program

Health & Beauty

1. Best Dentist
2. Best Salon

Entertainment

1. Best Date Spot
2. Best Place for Nightlife
3. Best Beer Garden
4. Best Area Movie Theater
5. Best Summer Festival

Automotive

1. Best Auto Dealer

Shopping

1. Best Florist

Pets

1. Best Veterinarian

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 Forest.