Holy Cow! Arkansas’ Top 5 Best Burger Finalists Revealed

If you like a good burger, you will be happy to know the Arkansas Beef Council has announced the top 5 finalists for the 2nd Annual Arkansas Best Burger Contest.

2025 Arkansas Best Burger Contest

The statewide competition was open to any restaurant in Arkansas from April 1 to April 30, 2025. The burgers that received the most nominations from the state's five regions were selected as finalists.

According to Beef Council Chairman Caleb Plyer, more than 2,100 nominations were submitted, highlighting some of the state's best local burger joints serving top-quality beef.

Top 5 Regional Finalists - Arkansas Best Burger Contest

Region 1

The Ozark Farmhouse - Food Truck - Clinton, Arkansas

Region 2

Big Daddy Burger - Johnson's Country Cookin' - Melbourne, Arkansas

Region 3

Pickleback - E&R Bar and Grill - El Dorado, Arkansas

Region 4

Bubba's Burger - Momma's Diner - Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Region 5

Sweet Hot Burger - Copper Grill - Little Rock, Arkansas

The winning burger will be announced by May 31 by the Arkansas Beef Council. Good luck to all the finalists!

Road Trip Alert: Best Burgers Ahead!

So, the next time you're traveling through Arkansas, it's worth a drive to any of the top five finalist restaurants to savor one of the best burgers in the state.

The Arkansas Beef Council's website has a ton of quick and easy recipes from the best tailgate foods during football season, delicious fall recipes that will leave you wanting more, and fantastic meals for celebrating any holiday.

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