Top Ten Burger Finalists Announced In Iowa

(Des Moines, IA) -- In the search for Iowa's best burger, a top ten list is being released.

350 restaurants from across the state were nominated this year and 54-hundred people cast their votes for the Top Ten.

Finalists for 2026 in the 17th Annual Iowa's Best Burger Contest (listed in alphabetical order):

Arcadia, Polk City

B52 Bar & Grill, Bennett

Dixie's Biergarten, Decorah

Northside Diner, Washington

Prairie Canary, Grinnell

Salsa Guy Cafe, Cedar Rapids

Scooters on Main, Alta

Smash & Grab Burger Co., Knoxville

TCI Bar & Grill. Polk City

The Landmark Bistro, Grundy Center

Kylie Peterson of the Iowa Beef Industry Council says a panel of secret judges will visit the restaurants.

The winner of Iowa's Best Burger contest will be announced May first.


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content