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.
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#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.
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#4 - 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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#6 - 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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#7 - 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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#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.
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#10 - 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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#11 - 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.
#12 - 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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#13 - 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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#14 - 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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#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#19 - South Beach Sizzle
Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2016
This trip, Guy's hitting culinary hot spots in South Beach, Fla. First, a real-deal taqueria servin' up scratch-made tortillas and grasshopper tacos. Then, an authentic German joint cooking up standout sauerbraten and killer currywurst. Plus, a poolside oasis dishin' out legit paella and homemade linguine.
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#20 - 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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#21 - 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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#22 - 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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#23 - 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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#24 - 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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Season 52 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/13/2025
Guy Fieri's headed back to some funky faves! The Cajun cuisine is still killer at an Indiana joint, a breakfast-and-lunch spot in Boston is slinging serious sammies, and a family-run eatery in upstate New York is dishing out an over-the-top turkey Reuben.
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