| Platinum | Whatcha Smokin BBQ & Brew |
| Gold | Smokey Ds BBQ |
| Silver | Cactus Bob's BBQ Corral |
| Bronze | Jethro’s BBQ n’ LakeHouse |
| Top Pick | Bandana's Bar-B-Q |
| Top Pick | Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill |
| Top Pick | Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que |
| Top Pick | Iowa Beef Steak House |
| Top Pick | Jethro's BBQ n' Lakehouse |
| Top Pick | Outback Steakhouse |
