Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives feature some of the most interesting restaurants you’ll see on TV. Here is our list of those that stuck out the most.
Guy Fieri, the star of the show, travels across the country to taste some of the best foods in top restaurants that tourists might typically overlook. They are small and often whole-in-the-wall places that serve food that will blow customers away. The various ingredients combine to make these unique dishes that have earned them their place on the show.
With a wide variety of restaurants, this show highlights different places everyone can enjoy. Keep reading to learn more about our top 10 picks featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
10 – Red Arrow Diner (Manchester, New Hampshire)
The Red Arrow Diner is a small, 24-hour restaurant located in Manchester, New Hamshire. A long-time customer favorite is the American Chop Suey ($8.25). This delicious dish consists of just noodles, meat, and tomatoes and is served with a side of garlic toast.
Other than this favorite, customers can find homemade meatloaf, hot Hamburg sandwiches, pork pie, and many more tasty meals on the diner’s menu.
9 – HoBo’s BBQ (Temecula, California)
Upon visiting this small restaurant, Guy Fieri tried the BBQ Lasagna and Lumberjack Sandwich – both receiving high praise.
The BBQ lasagna features pulled pork, spicy sausage, chopped chicken, cheese, and BBQ sauce. Though it is a bit more expensive at $14.00 a plate, it always leaves the customer wanting more. The Lumberjack Sandwich is a mix of mouthwatering flavors. It is created with thin brisket, potato salad, pickles, and siracha all between a potato bun.
8 – Q-Shi (Spring, Texas)
Q-Shi is a unique hot spot located in Spring, Texas. The restaurant combines the best parts of sushi and barbecue making its appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives well-earned.
Patrons love the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Sample Platter priced at $15.00. It provides tasters of their amazing Kimchi fries and BBQ rolls that are filled with a variety of food like brisket, crab, and avocado all rolled into one. If you like a mix of cultures, this restaurant is a definite must-visit.
7 – Hillbilly Hot Dogs (Lesage, West Virginia)
This small restaurant located in West Virginia has a very limited menu consisting of just hot dogs, but they are some of the best in the state. The most popular is the Homewrecker. This mouthwatering meal consists of a giant hot dog covered in jalapenos, several types of cheese, chili sauce, mustard, slaw, peppers, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes.
The Homewrecker, along with the many other hot dogs on the menu, always delivers and leaves the customer satisfied. Visitors also have the option of pairing their hot dog with a variety of sides such as onion rings, deep-fried mushrooms, and much more.
6 – Russian River Pub (Forestville, California)
The Russian River Pub in Forestville, California is home to the Tri-Tip sandwich that Guy Fieri fell in love with upon trying it on the show. It features thinly sliced tri-tip covered in caramelized onions, blue cheese, and horseradish sauce on a toasted french roll. The combination of tastes and flavors is to die for.
Along with this Fieri favorite are a variety of other sandwiches, burgers, and salads to accommodate anyone’s taste buds.
5 – Don Antonio (New York, New York)
This pizza place located in the heart of New York City is run by two very talented Neopolitan pizza chefs. One of the top menu picks is the Montanara! It comes with lightly fried dough, their signature tomato sauce, smoked buffalo mozzarella, and basil that is prepared in a wood-fired oven. The finished product brings that authentic flavor and essence of Italy to the streets of New York City.
4 – A1 Diner (Gardiner, Maine)
A1 Diner serves up a variety of interesting dishes to their customers from inside a traditional diner car. During his visit to the unique restaurant, Guy Fieri tried the Duck with Mojito Glaze and Potato Hash. Among these featured meals, the diner’s extensive menu includes grilled sandwiches, wraps, and soba noodles. All of which are raved about by the local patrons.
3 – Sidewinders American Grill & Tavern (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)
If ever traveling through Jackson Hole, Wyoming don’t forget to stop at another Diners, Drive-Ins and Dive’s staple. Sidewinders American Grill & Tavern has something for everyone, but their french onion soup is a must-try. The restaurant takes this traditional meal to a whole new level as they combine onions, sweet sherry, beef stock, and three different kinds of cheese in a single dish.
2 – Lucky’s Cafe (Cleveland, Ohio)
This farm-to-table restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio serves up a delicious Reuben sandwich. Topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing on slices of rye bread this sandwich will blow you away! The restaurant also serves burgers, other sandwiches, and breakfast items to suit a wide range of tastes from their eager customers.
1 – Fresh Catch (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Although not located on the mainland, this restaurant’s tradition of only using the freshest ingredients in their dishes is well worth the trip.
Their specialty creation, the Poke Platters, was the main meal featured on the show with Guy Fieri trying the Ahi Poke Platter. This Platter was well-loved by Fieri as it featured local ingredients and showcased the traditional Hawaii Culture.
If you’re looking for something different, however, the Smoked Octopus provides customers with a new and unique dish to get out of their comfort zone.
