The BEST episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Every episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!
Host Guy Fieri travels across America in search of the best diners, drive-ins and dives. He visits classic "greasy spoon" restaurants and talks to staff and customers about the food. Episodes often feature eateries linked by a common theme, such as burgers or comfort food.
#1 - Pizza, Pancakes, and Pork
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/7/2011
This trip, triple D is all over the triple P. In Detroit, Michigan, a pizza joint crankin' out pies with totally homemade toppings, and a unique crepe-filled lasagna. In Virginia Beach, Virginia, a beachside breakfast favorite the locals come running to for their citrus orange glazed pancakes and innovative benedicts. And in Chicago, Illinois, the tiny dive servin' up flavor in massive proportions, like the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly sandwich.
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#2 - Meat Madness
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/2012
This trip, Guy goes all animal. In Charleston, South Carolina, the husband and wife duo flying high for all things bird, like a duck club with homemade garlic mayo. In Queens, New York, a Cuban family crankin' out totally traditional steak and chicken dishes, like ropa vieja and arroz con pollo. And in Vancouver, British Columbia, the bar turned sausage joint stuffing, casing, and serving up links like the Thai chicken sausage.
#3 - America's Favorites: Global Greats
Season 37 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2020
The final six winners from Guy Fieri and son Hunter's search for America's favorite DDD joints get their day in the sun and $1,000 in their pocket. Viewers from Alaska to Atlanta and Syracuse, N.Y., to San Diego submitted their No. 1 neighborhood spots. And this time, it's an international affair with killer Korean, incredible Italian and Middle Eastern that'll make your mouth water.
#5 - America's Favorites: Fantastic Flavortown Finds
Season 37 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2020
Guy Fieri and son Hunter asked, and America answered -- more lucky winners are grabbing $1,000 and a spot on DDD. On this trip, there's monster meatballs and top-notch tostadas in Florida, pit beef in Baltimore that'll make you bust-a-rhyme and sentimental stories from these trying times all over the Triple D Nation.
#6 - Peppers, Pork and Poutine
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/20/2013
This trip triple "D" goes triple "P" with some standout veggie and meat dishes. In Phoenix the tattooed, trained chef putting her spin on chiles and a regional pork dish. And in Toronto the decades-old bohemian joint servin' up sticky Asian pork ribs and a Canadian staple.
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#7 - Takeout: Comin' From All Over The Map
Season 39 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2021
Guy and Hunter Fieri love cooking at home and great restaurant food, so they combine the two by cooking up recipes sent by Triple-D alums who join them via video chat. On this menu, there's gangster gorditas comin' from Phoenix, Korean chicken wings out of Denver and a steak specialty from a classic Jewish deli in Houston, Texas. Plus, pizza and meatballs sent by an old-school spot in Knoxville, Tenn.
#8 - Unexpected Eats
Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2012
This trip, Guy's going for some unique chow. In Stillwater, Minn., get a pirate's take on barbecue and a sadist twist on hot wings. In Santa Rosa, Calif., Guy's own joint serves up his twist on Asian, Mexican and Italian. And in Portsmouth, Va., check out an epic hot dog joint turning its attention on chicken dumplings.
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#9 - Triple D Nation: From Italy to Africa
Season 39 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2021
On this trip, Guy Fieri is making Triple D history in San Francisco with a GGG-turned-DDD star who's bringing his Ethiopian-style flank steak and sauteed prawns to the Triple D Nation. In Minneapolis, an Italian joint is still scratch-making their pasta and prosciutto. Then, a Duluth diner is gathering ingredients straight from their planters and putting them right on your plate.
#10 - You Found 'Em
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2010
Metro Diner (Jacksonville, FL), Parkette Drive In (Lexington, KY) This trip Guy's going where viewers sent him. In Lexington, Kentucky, a restored 1951 drive-in that's still serving the same double burger that made it famous. In Jacksonville, Florida, a diner in an old soda shop, scratch-making a menu that goes from meatloaf to stuffed French toast. And in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a breakfast joint celebrates 60 years as a neighborhood favorite.
#11 - Asia, Africa and India
Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2016
This trip, Guy Fieri's going international with flavors from Asia, Africa and India. In Los Angeles, a funky fast Filipino joint spicin' up house-made hot dogs and piling pork adobo onto grilled cheese. In San Francisco, a Triple-G competitor adding Ethiopian flair to chicken jambalaya and fresh catch. And in Minneapolis, a lights-out Indian joint killin' it with classics like tikka masala and naan.
#12 - Gettin' Fresh
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/26/2011
This trip Guy's rolling in for farm-to-table cooking. In Boulder, Colorado, a college town favorite since the 1920's, where they're flipping grass-fed beef burgers. In Chicago, a family-run restaurant putting a twist on biscuits and gravy - with free-range duck. And in Norfolk, Virginia, a bunch of Triple D fans take us to a spot at a farmer's market, where everything in the meatloaf comes market fresh.
#13 - From Noodle to Strudel
Season 48 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2024
Guy Fieri's going from strudel to noodle with major deliciousness in between. First in Boulder, Colo., a rustic bohemian joint is plating up a sweet strudel and savory pancake. Then, in Calgary, Alberta, its next-level Nepalese with mouthwatering chicken and chili. Finally in Memphis, Tenn., a power couple is bringing big flavor to killer crawfish dumplings and noodles.
#14 - From the Heart
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/12/2013
This trip, Guy's hittin' up some spots putting their heart and soul into everything they do. In Carlsbad, Calif., the family-owned Italian joint staying true to a long-standing ravioli recipe. In Troutdale, Ore., the ages-old riverside tavern crankin' out killer sloppy joes. And in San Francisco, the Mexican joint with a real deal chef servin' up authentic Mexican dishes like quesadillas, tortas and pozole rojo.
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#15 - Tacos and Tots
Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/22/2013
This trip Guy's hitting the road for joints taking childhood favorites to a gourmet level. In Denver the old-time bar going all-out homemade on the tater tots, the pork rinds and a monster pastrami sandwich. And in Tacoma the neighborhood spot turning out pork shoulder tacos, elk sliders and tater tots stuffed with parmesan cheese.
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#16 - Spicin' Things Up
Season 38 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2021
Guy Fieri's grabbin' sandwiches, spice and everything nice on this trip. In Fargo, N.D., an incredible Indian joint firing up shrimp with a kick and lights-out lamb. In Sioux Falls, S.D., a funky spot loadin' up hand-held flavor bombs, and in Fairbanks, Alaska, a wild pizza place takin' pies from a sour specialty to spicy sweet.
#18 - Porkapalooza
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/24/2010
At Last Cafe (Long Beach, CA), Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint (Nolensville, TN), Virgil's Cafe (Bellevue, KY) This trip Guy hits the road for pork from coast to coast. On Saint Simons Island, Georgia, a barbeque joint where the pit master's been perfecting pulled pork since he was a kid. In Bellevue, Kentucky, a local cafe making Andouille sausage from scratch. And in Long Beach, California, a neighborhood favorite where they're stuffing honey-marinated pork chops with granny smiths and cranberries.
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#19 - Streamlined Sammies
Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2012
This trip, Guy's pullin' right up to the window and digging in. In Austin, Texas, there's a tiny trailer serving up scratch-made sammies to customers on the street and in the bar next door. In Minneapolis, a food truck cranks out fresh lobster rolls that do double duty in a dive bar. And in Dallas, a side-of-the-road joint focuses on one thing only: burgers.
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#20 - Chicken, Chili and Chowder
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/29/2013
This trip Guy's hittin' the road for some scratch-made comfort food. In Burbank, Calif., the family-owned chili-serving spot with a name dating back a century. In Philadelphia the three-story gourmet bar food joint crankin' out clam chowder with gnocchi and a regional fry favorite. And in Toronto the smokehouse kicking burgers and fried chicken up a notch and turning a traditional BLT on its head.
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#21 - Triple D Nation: Dining Done Right
Season 52 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/1/2025
Guy Fieri's checking back with some DDD faves still makin' waves! First up, elevated pub grub keeps rockin' in Memphis, plating outrageous General Tso's cauliflower and a funky Philly cheesesteak egg roll. Then, in Plymouth, Mass., island flavors are going strong with an amped-up mango jerk chicken and prime-time pepper pot steak tips. Plus, a Greek joint in Cape May, N.J., has expanded, dishin' out new specialties like off-the-hook octopus salad and the-bomb beef short rib with feta and tzatziki.
#22 - Takeout: Best of the West Roundup
Season 39 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/2021
Guy Fieri and Hunter are joined by DDD alums via video chat to make some Triple-D style takeout. On this menu, there's a crazy burger creation comin' from Phoenix and handmade sausages out of Portland, Ore. Plus, a couple California spots are sending spicy Mexican shrimp and the bomb barbecue.
#23 - Takeout: Sendin' The Surf & Turf
Season 39 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2021
Guy and Hunter Fieri combine their love of cooking at home and great restaurant food by making recipes sent by DDD alums who join them via video chat. On this menu, there are fish tacos and crab cakes out of San Francisco, a deluxe hot dog from Fairfield, Conn., a Cajun shrimp creation comin' from Des Moines and sensational spicy Thai straight out of Los Angeles.
#24 - America's Favorites: Top-Notch Tastes
Season 37 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2020
Viewers vouched for their favorite Triple-D joints, and Guy Fieri and son Hunter picked the most creative to be featured and get a cool $1,000 in their hand. The duo crisscrosses the country from California to Colorado and Phoenix to Florida for bomb burgers, excellent empanadas … and breakfast worth waking up for.
#25 - Chicken and Briskets
Season 37 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2020
This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into everything from chicken to brisket. In Fargo, N.D., a funky place piling barbecue onto mac and throwin' heat into wings. A Mexican joint in Parkland, Fla., pumping out righteous recipes inside a gas station, and, in Philadelphia, a scratch-made spot servin' up hearty home cooking with a healthy spin.