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