The BEST episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives season 17
Every episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives season 17!
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 - 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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#2 - 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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#3 - 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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#4 - 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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#5 - 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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#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 - 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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#8 - That's Fresh
Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/19/2013
This trip, Guy's stopping by some joints that are keepin' it fresh. In San Francisco, the Venezuelan joint servin' up a totally gluten-free menu of authentic standbys like arepas and empanadas. And in Portland, Ore., the family-run sausage spot cranking out dozens of homemade meats like Italian red wine dry cured salami and roasted garlic and rosemary bologna.
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#9 - 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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#10 - All San Diego, All the Time
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/5/2013
This trip, Guy's heading to San Diego for some favorites, old and new. In Ocean Beach, Calif., Guy's hittin' up a legendary surfer spot for some righteous burgers with an old buddy. Just up the block, the brother-owned noodle joint with fried rice, pho, a story to tell. And in North Park, Calif., an all-time favorite pizza joint gets a second look as Guy swings by for a slice.
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#11 - Traditional Gone Wild
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/13/2013
This trip Guy's digging into some dishes like mama made, if she had a wild imagination. In Philadelphia a very special guest hits the kitchen with Guy for fried PB&Js and tacos that start with the head of a pig. In Phoenix the farm-to-table spot dishin' out a dynamite pork sammie, and cooking everything from pizzas to pancakes to meatballs in its wood-fired oven.
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#12 - Dynamic Duos
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/6/2013
This trip Guy's checkin' out the combos that make some local hangouts a hit. In Denver the double-duty corner bar smoking pork for its biscuits and topping pizzas with the bounty of the county. And in Scottsdale, Ariz., the husband-and-wife team fusing their Mexican and Mediterranean roots for some standout Southwest dishes, like breakfast enchiladas and french toast with red wine rosemary syrup.
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#13 - From Pound Cake to Pot Pie
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/1/2013
This trip, Guy's pullin' in for a mishmash of comfort food. In Philadelphia, the low country joint dishing out unique North African chicken and sour cream pound cake. In Leucadia, Calif., the roadside taco truck going organic, stuffin' tacos with locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables. And in Phoenix, the boxing gym slash restaurant servin' up mac and cheese muffins and chicken pot pie in glass mugs.
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