Each year since 2003, The Big Show and the Iowa Pork Producers Association have been recognizing the "Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin" in the state. Nominations open in April, the judging takes place in the summer and the winner is announced in October during "National Pork Month." Congratulations to all of our winners!
2020
1st – PrairieMoon on Main, Prairieburg
2nd – Birdies, Burgers and Brews at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Graettinger
Top Five:
The Blind Pig, Cedar Rapids
Sasquatch Jacks Hideaway Barroom & Grill, Waverly
Bents Smokehouse & Pub, Westgate
2019
1st – The Pub at the Pinicon, New Hampton
2nd – Stumble Inn, Bradford
Top Five:
Nite Hawk Bar & Grill, Slater
Big Al’s BBQ, Des Moines
West Side Family Restaurant, Grinnell
2018
1st – Three C’s Diner, Corning
2nd – Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew, Luther
Top Five:
The Landmark Bistro, Grundy Center
Nine & Dine, Eagle Grove
Stout’s Irish Pub & Grill, Clinton
2017
1st – Grid Iron Grill, Webster City
2nd – Northside Cafe, Winterset
Top Five:
The Buffalo Tavern, Burlington
Thirsty Carp, Lake View
Double Dip, Chariton
2016
1st – Nick’s, Des Moines
2nd – 1901 Chop Haus, Traer
Top Five:
Sweet n’ Saucy, Fairfield
Stumpy’s Bar and Grill, Duncombe
Willie’s Sports Bar and Grill, Hampton
2015
1st – Belmond Drive-in, Belmond
2nd – Three C’s Diner, Corning
Top Five:
The Recovery Room, Ottumwa
Peru Bar & Grill, Peru
The Office, Lenox
2014
1st – The Lucky Pig Pub & Grill, Ogden
2nd – Brick Street’s Butler Café, Bondurant
Honorable Mention:
TC’s Point After, Dewitt
B & S’s 529, Carroll
Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill, Princeton
Menlo Café, Menlo
2013
1st – River Rock Café, Mt. Pleasant
2nd – 209 Main, Paton
Honorable Mention:
Hard Luck Café, Kalona
Doosky’s Pizza & Patio Restaurant, Hinton
Malarky’s Pub, Storm Lake
2012
1st – Breitbach’s Country Dining, Balltown
2nd – Vinny’s BBQ, Dakota City
Honorable Mention:
The Dog House, Pella
Kelly’s Country Oven, Monticello
Antler’s Pub & Grill, Clare
2011
1st – Gramma’s Kitchen, Walcott
2nd – Country House, Colo
Honorable Mention:
Legal Limit Pub & Grill, Boone
The Rusty Duck, Dexter
Newton’s Paradise Café, Waterloo
2010
1st - Buck’s Bar & Grill, Mitchellville (out of business)
2nd – Happy’s Place, Dubuque
Honorable Mention:
CJ’s, Aspinwall
Boonie’s, Earlville
The Gasthaus, Cherokee
2009
1st - Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Prairie City
2nd - TC’s Point After, DeWitt
Honorable Mention:
Corner Station, Templeton
Tojo’s Bar & Grill, Jamaica
Angle Inn, Walford
2008
1st - Augusta Restaurant, Oxford
2nd - Michael’s Restaurant, Des Moines
Honorable Mention:
The Palmer House, Palmer
Flatheads Bar & Grill, St. Anthony
Hillcrest Golf & Supper Club, Graettinger
2007
1st - Larsen’s Pub, Elk Horn
2nd - Rustix Restaurant, Humboldt
Honorable Mention:
Fat Randi’s Bar & Grill, Van Meter
Junction Bar & Grill, Delta
BK’s Sports Bar & Grill, Ogden
2006
1st - The Town House Supper Club, Wellsburg (now in Cedar Falls)
2nd - The Links Restaurant & Lounge, Panora
Honorable Mention:
Jo’s Bar & Grill, Searsboro
TC’s Point After, DeWitt
St. Olaf Tavern, St. Olaf
2005
1st - Dairy Sweet, Dunlap (under new mgmt.)
2nd - Lou’s Diner, Woodward
Honorable Mention:
Mrs. Bibbs Tenderloins, Des Moines
Big John’s, Bode
The Farmer’s Kitchen, Atlantic
2004
1st - Suburban Restaurant, Ames (out of business)
2nd - Stinky’s Bar & Grill, Aplington
3rd - Slaby’s Restaurant, Walcott
2003
1st - Darrell’s Place, Hamlin
2nd - Rookie’s Bar & Grill, North Liberty
Honorable Mention:
Elm’s Club, Creston
Perry Bowl, Perry
Viking Lake, Stanton