The Branding Iron in Thompson was recently recognized as one of the top 10 steak houses in Iowa for 2025. The award was presented by BusinessRate, based on verified data from Google Reviews that give the restaurant an all-time rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars and a perfect 5-star rating over the past 90 days. The BusinessRate Top 10 awards identify local leaders in customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and service excellence. Pictured accepting the award is Denny Thompson, who has owned and operated the Branding Iron since 1977. (Submitted photo)
