The Best Burger in Iowa
Looking for the best burger in Iowa? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Iowa. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Iowa a try. If you find a better burger in Iowa let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Iowa and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
B-Bop’s Burgers, Fries, and Cola
Des Moines, IA
B-Bop’s is a drive-thru restaurant that features burgers, sandwiches, fries, and shakes. All of B-Bop’s offered hamburgers are known to be made from 100% pure ground beef and include catsup, mustard, onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
Texas Roadhouse
Ames, IA
At Texas Roadhouse they like to brag about their Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Fresh-Baked Bread. Everything they do goes into making their hearty meals stand out. They handcraft almost everything they serve.
Boozie’s Bar & Grille
Davenport, IA
Boozie’s Bar & Grille, is a basic, old-school watering hole and restaurant offering burgers and other hearty American food.
El Bait Shop
Des Moines, IA
El Bait Shop, offers great food selection including their famous fish tacos, American bar favorites & High Life Lounge’s traditional diner food.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Cedar Rapids, IA
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers strives to serve fresh food, provide warm hospitality and become a vital part of the communities they serve by hosting events, fundraisers and providing great career opportunities.
Zeppelins Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids, IA
The IowaStater Restaurant
Ames, IA
Minervas Food & Cocktails
Sioux City, IA
Minervas is a top destination for Sioux City visitors and locals alike, thanks to its elegant atmosphere and highly lauded menu. They are a great place to enjoy dinner before a night at the Tyson Events Center, The Sioux City Orpheum or the Gateway Arena.
Black Stone
Iowa City, IA
Blackstone of Iowa City is locally owned by four longtime Iowa City Residents and is currently featuring three main dining rooms and a large bar area that is available for comfortable dining. Blackstone specializes in stylish American menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences as well.
The Irish Shanti Restaurant and Pub
Elgin, IA
The Irish Shanti Restaurant and Pub is the home of the Gunderburger, which was started in the late 1970’s. In addition, the Irish Shanti Restaurant and Pub also offers fresh pork loins, turkey tenders, boiled cod, and ribeye steaks.