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The Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23

Every episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 1 - A Bowlful of Soul
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #1 - A Bowlful of Soul

    S23:E1

    Tubs Fine Chili & Fancy Fixin's (Culver City, Calif.) • Crêpe Expectations (Las Vegas, Nev.) • Mert's Heart and Soul (Charlotte, N.C.) This trip, Guy Fieri's going all in for some comfort and soul. In Culver City outside LA., Marc Summers and "Law and Order: SVU" star Dann Florek join Guy at the mom and pop shop firing up tasty turkey chili and dynamite dogs on cornbread buns. In Vegas, the standout strip mall spot stuffin' crêpes with everything from carne asada to sweet caramel apples. And in Charlotte, the down-home hangout dishin' out low country favorites, like killer collard greens and standout shrimp and grits.

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  2. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 2 - Taste of Asia
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Taste of Asia

    S23:E2

    Osaka Japanese Bistro (Las Vegas, Nev.) • Fat Choy Asian American Fare (Las Vegas, Nev.) • Dae Gee Korean BBQ (Denver, Colo.) This trip, Guy Fieri's gettin' a big taste of the Far East. First up, the original Vegas Japanese spot rollin' out serious sushi and traditional udon. Next, the Vegas winner dealin' out righteous pork belly bao and an Asian spin on grilled cheese. And in Denver, the Korean barbecue joint firin' up the grill for a meaty all-you-can eat flavorfest.

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  3. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 3 - Tri-Continent Cuisine
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Tri-Continent Cuisine

    S23:E3

    This trip, Guy Fieri's checking out killer cuisine spanning three different continents. In Denver, the unique quick service spot dishing out a creative take on Indian curry. Then in northwest Denver, the Brazilian bistro cooking up the bomb croquettes and an abundant seafood specialty. And in Atlanta, the folksy joint stacking mega meat into serious sandwiches.

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  4. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 4 - From Biscuits to Brisket
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #4 - From Biscuits to Brisket

    S23:E4

    This trip, Guy Fieri's digging in to stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. In Atlanta, the down-home joint cooking up righteous chicken and biscuits and house-cured lox, where he's joined by former NFL player Jamal Lewis. Across town, the twin-brother team firing up Southern grub like brisket burger and chicken-fried ribs, where he meets up with TV host Rutledge Wood. And in Fort Collins, Colo., the funky cafe serving up vegetarian specialties like tomatillo and chickpea pizza and a savory cauliflower steak.

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  5. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 5 - Homeland Favorites
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Homeland Favorites

    S23:E5

    This trip, Guy Fieri's celebrating homeland favorites from all kinds of diverse cultures. In Richfield, Minn., the Mexican restaurant-market combo dishing out real-deal tacos al pastor and carnitas tamales. In Denver, the Greek joint cooking up lights-out lamb ribs and a unique dessert specialty. And in Atlanta, the Southern spot serving up their spin on shrimp and grits, plus legit biscuits and gravy.

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  6. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 6 - Name That Kitchen
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Name That Kitchen

    S23:E6

    The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen (Fort Collins, Colo.) • Pickle Jar Kitchen (Falmouth, Mass.) • Dana’s Kitchen (Falmouth, Mass.) This trip, Guy's checkin' out righteous spots that say a lot in the name. In the Colorado mountains, an NFL pro and a Triple-D alum are teamin’ up on gangster green chili and mile-high burgers. In Falmouth, Mass., a quaint breakfast-lunch café puttin’ out perfect pickle chips and savory scone sandwiches. And just north of Falmouth, a family-owned culinary oasis servin’ local soft-shell crab and hearty kale soup.

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  7. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 7 - Beef It Up
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Beef It Up

    S23:E7

    This trip, Guy Fieri's divin' into menus boasting the bomb beef. In Minneapolis, the neighborhood gastropub serving up serious sandwiches piled with steak and braised beef. In Atlanta, the Jewish deli putting out a fish specialty alongside killer pastrami hash, where he's joined by his chef friend G. Garvin. And in Plymouth, Mass., the funky cafe dishin' out unique cheesesteak pretzels and a twist on traditional shepherd's pie.

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  8. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 8 - By Hand and By Fork
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #8 - By Hand and By Fork

    S23:E8

    This trip, Guy Fieri's digging into dynamite dishes and grabbin' some outrageous grub. In Denver, the Argentinian joint stuffing the bomb beef empanadas and a veggie tarta specialty. In Bayport, Minn., the family-run barbecue joint pilin' brisket into sandwiches and pulled pork onto plates. And in Falmouth, Mass., the homestyle spot dishing out a righteous Tex-Mex breakfast and loaded chicken sandwich.

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  9. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 9 - Finger Lickin' Food
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Finger Lickin' Food

    S23:E9

    This trip, Guy Fieri is eating up grub that doesn't require a knife and fork! In Atlanta, a funky old house turned brew pub cookin' up cheddarwurst corn dogs along with a knockout pastrami sandwich. In Minneapolis, an English-Filipino mashup serving the bomb banh mi and bacon onion dip. Then, in Woods Hole, Mass., a seafood spot dishing out mussels and lobster-stuffed cod.

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  10. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 10 - Bite of Britain
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Bite of Britain

    S23:E10

    This trip, Guy Fieri's livin' it up in London, digging into a real-deal regional feast. First, a couple of British buddies smoking up true blue American 'cue. Then, a hip hangout giving classic fish-n-chips a modern makeover. And Guy finds a taste of legit English fare at a locals' favorite, serving standout shepherd's pie, braised ox cheek, and righteous rhubarb cheesecake.

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  11. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 11 - Piggin' Out
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Piggin' Out

    S23:E11

    This trip, Guy's going big on the pig. In Colorado Springs, a funky food truck serving their pork fusion on loaded platters and Colombian arepas. In Minneapolis, an Asian joint tucked away in a grocery store dishing out barbecued pork and pork belly ramen. And across town, a smokehouse firin' up killer wings and a hearty porchetta sandwich.

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  12. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 12 - Ultimate Turkey Fest
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Ultimate Turkey Fest

    S23:E12

    Mike's City Diner (Boston, Mass.) • Alpine Steak House (Sarasota, Fla.) • Funk-n-Waffles (Syracuse, N.Y.) • Golden Crown Panaderia (Albuquerque, N.M.) • Sammy's Food Service & Deli (New Orleans, La.) • Supino Pizzeria (Detroit, Mich.) • The Comet Cafe (Milwaukee, Wisc.) • Bocadillos (Albuquerque, N.M.) • The Pitts Again (Glendale, Ariz.) This trip, Guy's revisitin' joints servin' up Thanksgiving feasts. In Boston, the diner roastin' stand-up turkeys. In Sarasota, a Thanksgiving legend: Turducken. Near Syracuse U. a basement dive crankin' out stuffing waffles. In Albuquerque, bakin' up a turkey-shaped bread. In the Big Easy, a Cajun-style Thanksgiving dinner complete with oyster stuffing. In the heart of Detroit, the City Wing Thing pizza featurin' smoked, pulled turkey legs. On Milwaukee's east side, complete-but-compact turkey dinners. Back in Albuquerque, a North Valley community favorite: a turkey avocado sammie. And a Glendale BBQ champion smokin' whole turkeys low and slow.

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  13. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 13 - Isle-talian
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Isle-talian

    S23:E13

    This trip, Guy Fieri's cruisin' from east to west for a taste of Asian and Americana. In Washington D.C., a funky underground joint serving knockout dumplings and the bomb ramen. In Ocean City, New Jersey, a pizza parlor firin' up cheeseburger and chicken vodka pies. And in Colorado Springs, a comfort food cafe going big with their Rocky Mountain roast beef and king-sized cinnamon rolls.

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  14. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 14 - Holiday Hoopla
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Holiday Hoopla

    S23:E14

    In this special hour-long episode, Guy's celebrating the holidays with dishes perfect for the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons. In Nashville, killer tamales and a sugar-glazed knockout. Then, from Florida to California totally-legit matzo balls, latkes, cabbage and knishes. And in North Pole Alaska, traditional turkey with a sweet chaser.

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  15. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Season 23 Episode 15 - East-West Flavorfest
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - East-West Flavorfest

    S23:E15

    Guy's crusin' from the Atlantic to the Rocky Mountains for an East-West flavorfest of Asian and American cuisine. In Washington, DC, an underground joint turning ramen in to an art form. In Ocean City, New Jersey, a red-hot Italian spot firing up pizza with a twist. And in Colorado Springs, it's go big or go home... cookin'!

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"A Bowlful of Soul" is the best rated episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" season 23. It scored 7.1/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Taste of Asia".