2012 Hampton Beach Seafood Fest Winners

One of the freshest faces at an event celebrating the freshest catches on the Seacoast took home the coveted "Best of the Fest" award at the .

OM Mikado, a Japanese sushi bar and grill that opened at 43 Lafayette Road in North Hampton earlier this year, wowed the judges with sushi dishes and various out-of-the-ordinary seafood entrees to take home the prize.

The other winners are as follows, according to the :

• Best Booth Design –
• Lobster Roll –
• Best Chowder -
• Best Bisque or Stew - Rye Harbor Lobster Pound
• Best Non-Seafood – Petey’s Summertime Seafood and Bar (Rye)
• Best of the Fest – OM Mikado
• Best Dessert - Stats
• Best Spirit – Petey’s Summertime Seafood and Bar (Rye)
• Most Creative Cuisine –
• Best Item On a Stick – St. James Lodge
• Judges’ Favorite – Local 3211 I.A.F.F
• Freshest Catch – JR's Famous Steak and Seafood (Hooksett)

Also, be sure to for information about the winner of the annual Lobster Roll Eating Competition, which was held Saturday during Seafood Fest.

What was your favorite? Tell us in the comments, and post a picture to this article!