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Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.

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    Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 Episode 2 - Fully Focused
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Fully Focused

    S16:E2

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

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  2. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 19 Episode 10 - Island Flavor
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Island Flavor

    S19:E10

    This trip, Guy's cruisin' through Hawaii for an authentic taste of Oahu. In Waipahu, the family-run Filipino joint serving up scratch-made favorites straight outta mama's cookbook like the lechon special and pork adobo fried rice. In Aiea, the double-duty bowling alley/restaurant is keeping it funky with one of DDD's best-ever oxtail soups and the flavorful grilled turkey sandwich. And on the windward side of the island, in Kaneohe, the tiny authentic Hawaiian drive-in where a world-class chef is crankin' out crazy fresh fish like pan-fried ono and signature ahi cakes.

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  3. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 19 Episode 12 - Righteous Bites
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Righteous Bites

    S19:E12

    Fat Sal's Deli (Los Angeles, Calif.) • Loulou's Griddle in the Middle (Monterey, Calif.) • The Alley Restaurant (Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii). In the Westwood Village section of L.A., three New York buddies are crankin' out the kind of food they want to eat, including a monster "Fat Jerry" hero. In Monterey, Calif., a former bait shop turned seafood grill dishin' up the bounty of this seaside county: fresh abalone sliders and a Dungeness crab feast. And in Aiea, Hawaii, a bowling alley spot with a gourmet twist servin' its famous oxtail soup.

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  4. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 27 Episode 14 - Breakfast, Brisket and Belly
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Breakfast, Brisket and Belly

    S27:E14

    Sweet Carrot (Columbus, Ohio) • Nighthawk Breakfast Bar (Venice Beach, Calif.) • Bootleggers Modern America Smokehouse (Scottsdale, Ariz.) This trip, Guy digs into a meatapalooza. In Columbus' Grandview Heights neighborhood a funky joint servin' creative combos like Asian-flair chicken meatballs and a brisket corncake. In California, the late-night hangout all about breakfast dishin' out pork belly biscuit bao and drunken French toast. And in Arizona an old-town Scottsdale spot smokin' pork belly for killer dumplings.

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  5. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 Episode 6 - Hometown Haunts
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Hometown Haunts

    S16:E6

    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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  6. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 17 Episode 7 - A Festival of Flavor
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - A Festival of Flavor

    S17:E7

    Standard Tap (Philadelphia, Penn.) • Curry Corner (Tempe, Ariz.) • Prohibition (Denver, Colo.) This trip Guy's pullin' over for the bounty of the county. In Philadelphia, a local joint's crankin' out chicken pie without the pot and awesome grilled octopus. In Arizona, the Pakistani spot servin' up Tandoori chicken and savory goat. And in Denver, the throwback bar goin' gangster on short rib burgers and killer apple strudel.

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  7. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 20 Episode 1 - California Cruisin'
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - California Cruisin'

    S20:E1

    This trip, Guy's cruisin' the west coast for a taste of California. In Culver City, Gene Simmons from Kiss makes a surprise visit to the neighborhood hangout dishing out real deal Hawaiian. Nearby in Garden Grove, the family-run Mexican joint serving up standout tamales and traditional beef chamorro. And up the coast in Monterey, the funky fish house grillin' up fresh-caught oysters and a full-flavored pasta-seafood medley.

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  8. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 20 Episode 2 - Stuffed and Twisted
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Stuffed and Twisted

    S20:E2

    Sidewinders American Grill & Tavern (Jackson, Wyo.) • Rosine's Restaurant (Monterey, Calif.) • Blunch (Boston, Mass.) This trip, Guy's checkin' out all kinds of funky foods from coast to coast. In Wyoming, it's a spot where an ex-Marine's bringin' Americana to town with dishes like chicken pot pie and homemade soups and pretzels. In Monterey, there's the second-generation Italian joint servin' mom's time-tested recipes like meaty lasagna and real-deal minestrone. And in Boston, Guy hits a funky little sandwich shop pressin' panini to satisfy both meat and veggie lovers.

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  9. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 27 Episode 13 - College-Town Champs
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - College-Town Champs

    S27:E13

    Pierogi Mountain at Café Bourbon Street (Columbus, Ohio) • Ray Ray's Hog Pit (Columbus, Ohio) • Aloy Thai Cuisine (Boulder, Colo.) This trip, Guy's rollin' into college towns lookin' for A+ cuisine. In Columbus, an Ohio State punk bar with a hidden-gem pierogi paradise. Then, a Columbus-fave food truck crankin' out a monster brat burger from their self-raised premier swine. And a Boulder joint wowin' Colorado students with knockout Thai noodle dishes.

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  10. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 42 Episode 3 - Asian and American
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Asian and American

    S42:E3

    Seoul Casa (Anchorage, Alaksa) • Hickory House Ribs (Aspen, Colo.) • Kitsune (Albuquerque, N.M.) On this trip, Guy Fieri's got Asian flavors, an American classic and some mashups in between. In Anchorage, there's a Korean-Mexican joint rollin' out kimchi burritos and wild wings. In Aspen, it's a smokehouse run by a former dentist puttin' his own twist on ribs, and in Old Town Albuquerque, a funky fusion food truck-turned-brick-n-mortar spot heads off the charts with a flavorful veggie specialty and the bomb pork belly.

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  11. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 Episode 13 - Real Deal Roots
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Real Deal Roots

    S16:E13

    Caplansky's Delicatessen (Toronto, Ont., Canada); Chomp Chomp Nation (Orange County, Calif.). Over the border in Toronto, Guy stops by a Jewish deli with an old-school approach to smoked meat sandwiches and from-scratch, schmaltzy knishes gone wild. And somewhere in Orange County outside L.A., Guy finds the husband-and-wife duo and their food truck infusing Singaporean flavors into their chili crab cake and lamb burger.

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  12. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 14 Episode 6 - Unexpected Eats
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Unexpected Eats

    S14:E6

    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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  13. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 15 Episode 7 - Flavortown Medley
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Flavortown Medley

    S15:E7

    This trip, Guy's diggin' into all kinds of fantastic flavors. In Memphis, the bar turned bistro offering low brow favorites like duck fried rice and Jack Daniels bread pudding. In Haleiwa, Hawaii, the food truck rocking out Thai short ribs and crunchy local shrimp. And in Baltimore, Guy revisits a joint firing up the grills for the signature taste of pit beef sandwiches.

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  14. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 Episode 4 - Matches Made in Heaven
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Matches Made in Heaven

    S16:E4

    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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  15. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 Episode 5 - Savory Sensations
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Savory Sensations

    S16:E5

    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. In Olympia, Wash., the brew house cranking out crab cannelloni and bangers and mash. 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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  16. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 16 Episode 7 - Land to Sea
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Land to Sea

    S16:E7

    Fish Tale Brew Pub (Olympia, Wash.) • Black Pelican Seafood Company (Kitty Hawk, N.C.) • Empire Brewing Company (Syracuse, N.Y.) This trip, Guy's samplin' from the land and sea. In Washington State, a brewpub combinin' their beer with bangers and mash and crab stuffed cannelloni. In North Carolina's Outer Banks, an ages-old summertime institution firin' up fisherman's risotto and citrus chicken. And in Upstate New York, a subterranean joint servin' up scratch-made spicy-sweet sausage fajitas.

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  17. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 17 Episode 5 - Peppers, Pork and Poutine
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Peppers, Pork and Poutine

    S17:E5

    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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  18. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 17 Episode 6 - Kings and Queens of 'Cue
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Kings and Queens of 'Cue

    S17:E6

    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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  19. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 17 Episode 8 - Timeless Traditions
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Timeless Traditions

    S17:E8

    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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  20. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 18 Episode 2 - Meat Lover's Paradise
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Meat Lover's Paradise

    S18:E2

    This trip, Guy's signing up for a meat-crazed master class. In Portland, Ore., the craft-cooking family joint with a chef who butchers, cures, preserves and smokes everything in-house, from headcheese to great-grandma's fried chicken recipe. In San Carlos, Calif., the pastrami-crazed neighborhood spot crankin' out burgers, cheesesteaks and signature sammies.

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  21. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 18 Episode 5 - Aces of Authenticity
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Aces of Authenticity

    S18:E5

    This trip, Guy's hittin' up some joints that are authentic to the bone. In Santa Fe, N.M., the farm-raised Chimayan owner turnin' out traditional dishes like blue corn enchiladas with red chile sauce and chile en nogada. In Portland, Ore., the noodle house cranking out mom's recipes for all kinds of authentic Chinese dishes like won ton soup. And in Albuquerque, N.M., the Italian joint with a native Frenchman at the helm, serving up totally fresh pastas like beef cheek manicotti and squid ink black pasta with calamari.

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  22. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 18 Episode 6 - Sammies and Stew
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Sammies and Stew

    S18:E6

    Bocadillo's (Albuquerque, N.M.) • Jambo Cafe (Santa Fe, N.M.). This trip, Guy's diggin' into some super sandwiches and savory stew. First up in Albuquerque: the school lunch maven crankin' out creative sammies like turkey avocado with green apple chile chutney and a totally unique Duke City Reuben. Then on to Santa Fe, where the cafe with a native Kenyan in the kitchen serves up totally fresh fish, like island spiced banana leaf mahi mahi and a killer Caribbean goat stew.

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  23. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 18 Episode 8 - Comfort and Soul
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Comfort and Soul

    S18:E8

    B.B.'s Lawnside Bar-B-Q (Kansas City, Mo.) • Tin Shed Garden Café (Portland, Ore.) • Nexus Brewery & Restaurant (Albuquerque, N.M.) This trip, Guy's hittin' up some joints that'll warm the palate and the soul. In Kansas City, a barbecue and blues joint with a die-hard competitor dishin' up favorites like burnt ends for a local NASCAR hero. In Portland, a funky neighborhood spot crankin' out comfort vegetarian fare like a heartless artichoke sandwich that hits all the right notes. And in Albuquerque, a double-duty brewery servin' up their New Mexico twist on soul food faves like southern fried chicken and crackling cornbread..

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  24. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 18 Episode 12 - Family Time
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Family Time

    S18:E12

    Guy visits several family-owned restaurants. Included: A husband and wife in Nashville run a gourmet food truck specializing in grilled cheese; and a nearby Italian spot serves grandma's recipes for lasagna and lamb shanks. Also: Siblings in Kansas City embrace their Chinese heritage by making firebird chicken and chili pepper wontons.

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  25. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 1 Episode 11 - Diners A-Plenty
    0.5/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Diners A-Plenty

    S1:E11

    Kelly's Diner (Somerville, MA), Bay Way Diner (Linden, NJ), Beacon Drive-In (Spartanburg, SC) Lobster rolls, Philly cheesesteaks, and a meal covered in French Frys. How can you go wrong?

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Best Episodes Summary

"Fully Focused" is the best rated episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/17/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Island Flavor".