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.

Last Updated: 3/11/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Continuing
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Meat Sampler
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9.00
2 votes

#1 - Meat Sampler

Season 34 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/17/2020

Guy Fieri's digging into all kinds of different meats on this trip. In Ottawa, Canada, a carnivore haven stackin' sandwiches with dynamite duck and a pork trifecta. In Richmond, Va., a taco joint loading up out-of-bounds oxtail, and a Burlington, Vt., cider house adding their specialty drinks to their kitchen creations, like fiery apple wings and a lamb French dip.

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Wrapped, Pied and Fried
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8.75
4 votes

#2 - Wrapped, Pied and Fried

Season 47 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2023

This trip, Guy Fieri's having it wrapped, pied and fried. In Mobile, Ala., a funky Latin joint is serving craveable carnitas and a surf-and-turf burrito. In Cody, Wyo., a pizza cart is firing up elevated Margherita and Thai Chicken pies. Then in Omaha, Neb., it's the-bomb brisket sandwich and duck confit fries.

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Pizza, Pancakes, and Pork
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8.73
44 votes

#3 - 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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Meat Madness
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8.54
39 votes

#4 - 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.

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America's Favorites: Global Greats
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8.50
4 votes

#5 - 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.

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Takeout: Comin' From All Over The Map
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8.38
8 votes

#6 - 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.

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Real Deal BBQ
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8.37
80 votes

#7 - Real Deal BBQ

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2007

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Que (Gardena, CA), Smoque (Chicago, IL), BBQ Shack (Paola, KS) Guy travels to LA, Chicago, and Kansas City for some real BBQ.

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Timeless Traditions
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8.36
11 votes

#8 - Timeless Traditions

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/24/2013

This trip Guy gets the lowdown on some longstanding traditions. In Philadelphia, the Jamaican joint going all out authentic with the jerk chicken. In Scottsdale, Ariz., the decades-old family joint servin' all kinds of sandwiches, and a time-tested sausage recipe. And in Denver, Guy's diving into some serious soul food for rabbit and chitlings.

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America's Favorites: Top-Notch Tastes
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8.33
3 votes

#9 - 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.

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America's Favorites: Fantastic Flavortown Finds
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8.33
3 votes

#10 - 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.

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L.A. Eats
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8.27
15 votes

#11 - L.A. Eats

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/8/2013

This trip Guy's got visitors — a whole cast of 'em! In this comedy-filled, star-studded episode, Guy gets a visit from Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade, the stars of the film Grown Ups 2, and invites them along for the Los Angeles ride. First, the Filipino barbecue joint that's got everyone going bonkers over the cornbread and the coconut beef. Then they're off to a decades-old family-run Italian joint, where they're piling up monster sandwiches and some meatball madness.

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Kings and Queens of 'Cue
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8.25
20 votes

#12 - Kings and Queens of 'Cue

Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/27/2013

This trip Guy's meeting some masters of meat. In Compton, Calif., the Texas-inspired barbecue joint smokin' pork ribs and putting smoked turkey necks in the collard greens. In Denver the beer and pizza joint whipping up a unique bowl of mac 'n cheese and topping pizzas with beer braised brisket. And in Philadelphia a restaurant veteran serving up all kinds of fresh 'cue, from the chopped brisket sandwich to a Vietnamese-inspired pork belly sandwich.

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From the Heart
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8.25
20 votes

#13 - 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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Unexpected Eats
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8.22
18 votes

#14 - 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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Triple D Nation: From Italy to Africa
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8.22
9 votes

#15 - 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.

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Triple D Nation: Smothered and Sauced
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8.20
5 votes

#16 - Triple D Nation: Smothered and Sauced

Season 47 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2023

On this trip, Guy Fieri's getting saucy! First up, a sweet spot in Orlando, Fla., is dishing out a smothered sloppy joe, while a rustic pub in Philadelphia is plating up drenched French fries with a Buffalo chicken twist. Then in East Providence, R.I., there's sauced-up gnocchi and a piled-high pork-and-pepper sandwich.

A Festival of Flavor
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8.19
16 votes

#17 - A Festival of Flavor

Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2013

This trip Guy's pullin' over for the bounty of the county. In Denver, the throwback bar going gangster on a short rib burger and a savory apple strudel. In Tempe, Ariz., the Pakistani spot serving up authentic goat and Tandoori chicken. And in Philadelphia, a local's joint crankin' out chicken pie without the pot and awesome grilled octopus.

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Spicin' Things Up
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8.18
11 votes

#18 - 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.

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You Found 'Em
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8.14
14 votes

#19 - 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.

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Peppers, Pork and Poutine
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8.14
21 votes

#20 - 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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BBQ Road Show
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8.13
15 votes

#21 - BBQ Road Show

Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2012

This trip, Guy's tucking in the napkin and gettin' into some righteous barbecue. In Dallas, the barbecue stand tucked into a farmers' market, dishing out classic beef brisket and Carolina pork. And outside Las Vegas, the longtime meat market turning its knives on fresh sausage and slow-cooked ribs.

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Porkapalooza
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8.13
16 votes

#22 - 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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Southern Flavor
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8.11
18 votes

#23 - Southern Flavor

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2011

This trip Guy's heading all over the country for a taste of the south. In San Francisco, a whisky bar putting their own spin on a po' boy with avocado and fresh crab mayo. In Bradenton, Florida, a Cuban place where the classic holiday roast comes stuffed with chorizo. And in Denver, an old Victorian home turned restaurant, where they're scratch making southern favorites from peach cobbler to gumbo with cornbread.

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Gettin' Fresh
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8.11
19 votes

#24 - 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.

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Taste of Asia
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8.08
37 votes

#25 - Taste of Asia

Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/24/2015

This trip, Guy's gettin' a big taste of the Far East. In Las Vegas, the city's original Japanese spot rolling out serious sushi and traditional udon. Then, the Vegas winner dealin' in righteous pork and an Asian spin on classic grilled cheese. And in Denver, the Korean barbecue joint firing up the grill for a meaty all-you-can eat flavorfest.

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