Two restaurants from Iowa made the Restaurants of the Year list published by USA TODAY on Thursday.
In Des Moines, Harbinger, the vegetable-forward restaurant that leans into intricate Asian cooking techniques, made the list along with 46 other restaurants.
In Iowa City, The Webster, the upscale American restaurant with seasonal dishes, earned a spot on the list.
Creating a list of the best restaurants in a city, state, region or country is nothing new. But we like to think the Restaurants of the Year list stands out because the journalists who picked the restaurants and wrote the reviews live in these communities.
Consider the restaurants on this list as places we would recommend, a reliable stop for friends and family.
But what did we miss? Which restaurants are you recommending in your communities and why? What are some of the standout dishes or where do you find top-notch service? We want to hear your thoughts.
If you need additional inspiration, we also created a list of restaurants that could have made the list in Iowa City and Des Moines.