The BEST episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives season 16

Every episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives season 16!

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: 5/7/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Continuing
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Unlikely Partners
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7.95
20 votes

#1 - Unlikely Partners

Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/11/2013

Unique combos are highlighted by Guy, beginning in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Koreatown, where he visits a place known for its craft beer and recipes for French dip and fries. Also: a Toronto diner that serves stuffed French toast, a Corn Flakes chicken club and pie milkshakes.

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Real Deal Roots
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7.94
18 votes

#2 - Real Deal Roots

Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2013

A Jewish deli in Toronto takes an old-school approach to smoking meats and preparing knish; and in Los Angeles, a food truck infuses Singaporean flavors into their chili crab cake and lamb burger.

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Decadent Dishes
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7.63
16 votes

#3 - Decadent Dishes

Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/18/2013

This trip, Guy's goin' coast to coast for decadent dishes. In Brooklyn, the southern-inspired spot crankin' out fried chicken and waffles, a spicy pulled pork sandwich and a daily donut to die for. And in Puyallup, Wash., the local's joint serving up homemade meatballs and fire grilled artichokes.

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Layers of Flavor
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7.62
21 votes

#4 - Layers of Flavor

Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/18/2013

A restored diner in Toronto is celebrated for its pork belly, mac-and-cheese burger and Christmas burger. Also: Guy visits a surfer hangout in Nags Head, N.C., where Jamaican jerk chicken and Caribbean pork chops are served.

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Eurocentric
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7.60
20 votes

#5 - Eurocentric

Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/25/2013

Feasting on European flavors in Tacoma, Wash., where Guy tries a hangover soup and a dish called Frikadelle. Also: a Toronto place that only serves meatballs; and a Polish family restaurant in Syracuse known for potato pancakes and stew.

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Matches Made in Heaven
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7.58
26 votes

#6 - Matches Made in Heaven

Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2013

This trip, Guy's meeting up with credible combos. In Brooklyn, N.Y., the barbecue joint mashin' up a variety of styles for their unique wings and their big time beef ribs. And in Manteo, N.C., the husband and wife tag-teaming in the kitchen to deliver on soft shell crab quesadilla, tuna tacos, and shrimp and chorizo.

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Authentic Eats
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7.50
22 votes

#7 - Authentic Eats

Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/10/2012

This trip, Guy's finding real deal authentic eats in unusual spots. In St. Louis, the n'awlins roadhouse serving up rice and beans, cajun potstickers and a pulled pork pasta. And in Syracuse, N.Y., the tiny Mediterranean cafe crankin' out first-class falafel and baklava.

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Land to Sea
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7.50
18 votes

#8 - Land to Sea

Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/11/2013

This trip, Guy's sampling from the land and the sea. In Syracuse, N.Y., the underground joint servin' up scratch made chicken caesar sandwiches and spicy sweet sausage fajitas. In Kitty Hawk, N.C., the ages-old seaside restaurant firing up fisherman's risotto and citrus chicken. And in Olympia, Wash., the brewpub combining beer with bangers and mash and crab stuffed cannelloni.

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Savory Sensations
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7.47
17 votes

#9 - Savory Sensations

Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2013

This trip, Guy's warming up with some standout specialties. In Brooklyn, N.Y., the mom and pop diner flipping a skillet apple waffle with pancetta and deep-frying breakfast empanadas. And in Grandy, N.C., the farm to table German joint rolling out the ruebens and a cheesy baked potato soup.

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Hittin' the Grill
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7.44
16 votes

#10 - Hittin' the Grill

Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2013

Guy turns his attention to foods that are grilled, beginning with a trip to a Los Angeles joint, where he tries a hot-pork sandwich and a lamb burger. Also: kabobs and beet salad are on the menu at a pub in Tacoma, Wash.

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Fully Focused
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7.43
14 votes

#11 - Fully Focused

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/17/2012

This trip, Guy's visiting restaurants with a definite direction. In Syracuse, N.Y., the longtime pasta institution makin' a tomato sauce just for dipping, spicy chicken wiggies and duck and cheese pizza. And in Nags Head, N.C., the local food-focused joint using funky techniques on deep fried pickles and soft shell crab.

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Far Out
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7.27
22 votes

#12 - Far Out

Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/24/2012

This trip, Guy's honing in on spots doing it different. In Syracuse, N.Y., the basement joint rockin' out waffles with their fried chicken, and with a full blown Thanksgiving dinner. In Hoboken, N.J., the Cuban joint goin' deep into the repertoire with a salt cured beef dish and all kinds of classic Cuban appetizers. And in Duck, N.C., the gas station turned gourmet seafood stand grilling up scallops and packin' a crab boil to-go.

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Hometown Haunts
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7.26
19 votes

#13 - Hometown Haunts

Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2013

This trip, Guy's takin' a spin through the town favorites. In Chatham, N.J., the real deal Italian joint bakin' up some righteous fried chicken, arancini balls, and the decadent sacred swine sandwich. And in Olympia, Wash., the homestyle spot cranking out creole oyster benedict, a colorful winter squash and apple hash and a unique blueberry crunch roller.

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