The WORST episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Every episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Takeout: Celebrity Chefs
Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2020
Guy Fieri calls in the heavy hitters to combine great restaurant food with cooking at home. Five celebrity chefs send ingredients for their off-the-hook recipes then join Guy and his son, Hunter, via video chat to cook up all that flavor. On this menu, there's killer cavatelli from Alex Guarnaschelli, Brooke Williamson's seafood roll, shrimp and sticky rice from Beau MacMillan, G. Garvin's short rib ragu and Buddy Valastro's famous lobster tail pastries from the Cake Boss himself.
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#2 - Lots of Latin
Season 34 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/21/2020
Guy Fieri is loading up on all kinds of Latin on this trip. In Logan, Utah, a Salvadoran spot puttin' out pupusas and a cabeza creation. A funky food truck in Denver dishing out prime-time Puerto Rican specialties. And in Burlington, Vt., a taqueria servin' up amazing al pastor and a righteous recipe from grandma.
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#3 - Savory with a Side of Sweet
Season 34 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/7/2020
On this trip, Guy Fieri is jumping into some sweet and savory dishes. In Burlington, Vt., a vegan joint gettin' crazy with a crunch wrap and coconut-banana French toast. A gas station-turned-restaurant in Logan, Utah, flipping grilled cheese inside-out and making standout cinnamon rolls. And in Wheat Ridge, Colo., a family Italian spot livin' large with their lasagna and cream puffs.
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#4 - Smokin' Hot BBQ
Season 34 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/31/2020
Guy Fieri's diving into all kinds of 'cue on this trip. In Ottawa, Canada, a funky chicken joint cranking the rotisserie and firing up the ribs. In Burlington, Vt., a place smokin' their wings and mashin' up their bomb BBQ with righteous ramen. And a Texas-style spot in Richmond, Va., getting spicy with their sausage and building a monster meat sandwich.
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#5 - Creative Creations
Season 34 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/27/2019
On this trip, Guy Fieri is divin' into inventive eats. In Burlington, Vt., a funky joint cooking up mac and cheese pancakes. In Richmond, Va., a down-home spot loadin' up their biscuits and going gangbusters with grits. And finally, an artistic eatery in Ottawa, Canada, firin' up spaghetti pizza and putting their own colorful spin on the cronut.
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#6 - Guy's All-Star Guests
Season 33 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/29/2019
Guy Fieri has a rock-star lineup kickin' it with him in the kitchen. First, in Kansas City, Mo., Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid tackles pigskin at a joint meticulous about their meat. Then, in Waltham, Mass., rocker Sammy Hagar rolls into a spot servin' a crazy burger and pumpkin-bread French toast. And in Boston, Chef Ken Oringer is divin' into a seriously unbelievable lobster roll.
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#7 - Cruisin' Capital Cities
Season 33 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/22/2019
This trip, Guy's cruising to the heart of the action, checking out cuisine in capital cities. In Juneau, an Italian spot with an Alaskan twist pairing pappardelle with King Crab. In Richmond, Virginia, a classic deli cooking modern takes like duck pierogis and Jewish egg rolls. And in Ottawa, Canada, a funky joint putting out the bomb bison burger and banana French toast.
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#8 - Northern Southern
Season 33 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/8/2019
Guy Fieri is grabbing Southern flavor without ever hittin' the South. In Cambridge, Mass., a funky joint fryin' up Nashville hot chicken and cookin' up gangster gumbo. A smokin' spot in Sparks, Nev., firing up wagyu brisket and wing nachos, and finally, in Juneau, Alaska, an Asian-Southern fusion house puttin' out smoked-brisket pho and honey-bourbon ribs.
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#9 - Eating Alaska
Season 33 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/1/2019
Guy Fieri and his son, Hunter, are taking a culinary journey up to Juneau, Alaska. They're divin' into everything from a family-run, wood-fired pizza wagon making reindeer pie to a funky basement spot mashin' up Latin-Asian fusion. Finally, a year-round food trailer bravin' Alaskan winters with hearty dishes like cheesesteaks and a meaty, savory cowboy sundae.
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#10 - Triple D Nation: Trottin' Out the Turkey
Season 33 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/15/2019
Guy Fieri is checkin' out Flavortown's all-time turkey-centric spots. At a Boston diner, Guy reminisces about the Thanksgiving plate he had in 2007. Then, in New Orleans, traditional turkey gets the French Quarter flair with some seafood stuffing you won't see coming. Finally, a chef in Albuquerque is still puttin' a New Mexico spin on her turkey -- not to mention the pork and corned beef.
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#11 - Unique Eats
Season 33 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/18/2019
This trip, Guy Fieri is grabbin' some unique eats. First, in Santa Fe, N.M., a not-your-everyday Indian spot servin' up favorites like dosas and lamb curry. Then, a deli in Reno, Nev., with its own take on sandwiches, including pork belly banh mi and Grandma's surprising meatloaf. Finally, an out-of-this-world vegetarian place in Cambridge, Mass., gettin' creative with a mac-and-cheese waffle and a seitan chicken sandwich.
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#12 - Bagels, Biscuit and Boar
Season 33 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2019
Guy Fieri is diggin' into all kinds of flavor, starting in Santa Fe, N.M., at a pub serving comfort grub like chicken and biscuits and in-the-shell clam chowder. A spot in Reno, Nev., on its game with dishes like a double elk chop and wild boar spaetzle. Finally, in Cambridge, Mass., a bomb bagel joint makin' scratch sandwiches as creative as the bagels themselves.
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#13 - Pizza Plus
Season 33 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/4/2019
On this trip, Guy Fieri is divin' into the pie and other major mouthfuls. In Boston, a joint putting beer into their crust and then topping it with taco fixins and a steak-and-cola combo. A hard-rock hangout in Santa Fe, N.M., servin' up carne asada pizza and a mind-blowing BLT, and a funky spot in Reno, Nev., giving new meaning to apple pie and showing off their award-winning wings.
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#14 - Far-Flung Flavor
Season 33 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2019
Guy Fieri's heading out to grab flavor from far and wide. In Santa Fe, N.M., a Southwest-Middle Eastern quick stop slingin' the shawarma and salmon souvlaki. In Kansas City, Mo., a funky joint serving up outrageous Scandinavian specialties, and in El Paso, Texas, a family-run tortilla factory turning out top-notch tamales and tostadas.
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#15 - Triple D Nation: Something Sweet
Season 33 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/27/2019
It's Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives and decadence … with plenty of sweet to go along with the savory! First up, Guy Fieri's in Kansas City, Mo., where a brunch spot is serving up a vegan treat rich enough for any meat eater. Then, a burger joint in Dallas is stirring things up with their mouthwatering milkshakes. Finally, a hidden steakhouse in Albuquerque, N.M., is keeping Mama's Greek classics -- and confections -- coming out of the kitchen.
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#16 - Triple D Nation: Meat Lovers
Season 28 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/14/2018
It's meat any way you like it when Guy Fieri heads to Miami to see what his buddy is doing with chicken and duck. A noodle shop in Portland, Ore., is churning out thousands of dumplings a week these days, and in Spokane, Wash., chicken wings have never been so explosive!
#17 - Mexican, Mediterranean and Mofongo
Season 45 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2023
This trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing an international playlist of flavor. In Coral Springs, Florida, a funky spot is putting their Mediterranean spin on lamb burgers and fried shrimp. In West Palm Beach, Florida, a local gem is dishing out prime Puerto Rican specialties. In Las Vegas, a real deal Mexican joint is serving up the-bomb birria tacos, magnificent mole and a wild take on the margarita.
#18 - Takeout: Culinary All-Stars
Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/17/2020
Guy Fieri's family loves cooking at home and great restaurant food, so they're combining the best of both worlds by firing up takeout with a twist. Guy calls in the heavy hitters with five all-star chefs who send ingredients for their most off-the-hook recipes then join Guy and his son, Hunter, via video chat to guide them through cooking up all that flavor. On this menu, there's tandoori chicken poutine from Maneet Chauhan, Christian Petroni's famous polenta flavor bomb, arancini and empanadas from Antonia Lofaso, fried chicken and waffles with a spin from Marcus Samuelsson and Michael Voltaggio's crab-cake crepes and caviar.
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#19 - Culinary Journey
Season 28 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/7/2018
Guy Fieri is hitting the road for on an off-the-chain culinary journey. On the Big Island, a Filipino-Hawaiian mashup is making a name for leaving diners speechless. In Chicago, there's a Spanish-style spot serving off-the-hook seafood that just might surprise you. And, in Ashland, Oregon, Guy visits a funky joint cooking up incredible Indonesian specialties.
#20 - Far East Flavorfest
Season 28 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/31/2018
Guy Fieri cruises the States to check out some Far-East flavors. In Seattle, a funky chicken spot puts an Asian spin on poultry; a family-run gem dishes out righteous Thai specialties on the big island of Hawaii; and in Chicago, a modern Korean joint spices up wings and puts a unique twist on poutine.
#21 - Triple D Nation: Surf and Turf
Season 28 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/24/2018
It's a mix of land and sea as Guy Fieri pops into a few favorite spots across the country. In Portland, Ore., a chef full of personality is still making people smile with seafood for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In Jackson, Wyo., Guy gives his two cents as he taste-tests new pizzas for an ever-expanding menu. And in Minneapolis, a lobster-loving chef has taken his passion for the crustacean to a whole other level.
#22 - Triple D Nation: Something for Everyone
Season 28 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/17/2018
Guy Fieri's kicking it old school in Seattle as he pops into one of his favorite places from the very first season of DDD to see what's new for breakfast and lunch. In Minneapolis, Cuban cuisine has really taken off since DDD came to visit, and two dudes in Portland, Ore., are still cranking out crazy sandwich concoctions all over the city. In Jackson, Wyo., an organic joint has expanded their space ... and their vegan options!
#23 - Tasty Traditions
Season 28 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/10/2018
This trip, Guy Fieri dives into dishes steeped in tasty tradition. In Seattle, a funky spot makes their name with scratch-made Russian piroshki. A tucked-away joint in Kona serves up a bite of culture with their authentic Hawaiian cuisine. And in Chicago, an old-school Jewish deli dishes out their specialties cafeteria-style the same way they have since the 1940s.
#24 - Fusion of Flavors
Season 28 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/3/2018
On this trip, Guy Fieri digs into a fusion of flavors across the country. In Chicago, a saucy spot mashes up Latin and Asian, putting a unique spin on paella and posole. A comfort food joint in Seattle fires things up with Nashville hot chicken. And a place in Kona, Hawaii, puts out a mix of island and mainland with their guava ribs and tropical pizza.
#25 - On the Hook and In the Bun
Season 28 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/27/2018
Guy Fieri's reeling in off-the-hook seafood and digging into some serious sandwiches on this trip. In Seattle, a beer-lover's spot serving fantastic fish and chips and the bomb beef dip. On the big island of Hawaii, a local gem dishin' out fresh-catch curry and a primo poke burger. And in San Francisco, a Chinese emporium cooking up lobster, pork buns and even dim sum chicken feet.
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