Ten restaurants are competing to have their burger named the best in Iowa.The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Iowa Beef Industry Council’s annual search for state’s best burger is now in its 6th year.

Nearly 300 restaurants were nominated for the contest, and Iowans submitted more than 4,000 votes between February 11th and March 10th. The Cider House in Fairfield is one of the restaurants selected for the top ten.

The ten restaurants will be visited by judges who will select the best burger based on taste, appearance and proper serving temperature.

Top Ten

Ankeny Diner, Ankeny

Big City Burgers & Greens, Des Moines

Down Right Delicious, Clarinda

Elm’s Club, Creston

First Street Grille, Keosauqua

Ride’s Bar & Grill, Fort Dodge

Saucy Focaccia, Cedar Rapids

The Cider House, Fairfield

The Ritz, Arnold’s Park

Zombie Burger, Des Moines