Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

10 Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Season 24

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

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Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E5

#13 - International Appeal (Season 24 - Episode 5)

This trip, Guy's going on an international flavorfest. In Key Largo, Fla., a real-deal Italian joint cookin' up outrageous veal and hearty truffle mac and cheese. In Stockton, Calif., a funky food truck dishing out a taste of Southeast Asia with their homemade rice noodle soup. And in San Francisco, a neighborhood legend servin' up Puerto Rican and Cuban favorites.

The episode was rated 6.85 from 26 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E3

#12 - Between the Bread (Season 24 - Episode 3)

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This trip, Guy's grabbin' grub piled high on bread and buns. In Colorado Springs, a funky joint going scratch-made and local with their Pueblo chili burger and a hangover specialty. In Washington D.C., the family-run sandwich shop servin' up a killer corned beef hoagie and lights-out porchetta. And in Atlantic City, a neighborhood pub with knockout grub like a pork and brisket sandwich and savory tequila shrimp.

The episode was rated 7.02 from 43 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E8

#11 - Hot Meat and Cool Veg (Season 24 - Episode 8)

This trip, Guy Fieri's firing up meaty meals and veggie specialties. In Modesto, Calif., a funky spot servin' up Portuguese sausage and a lights-out lamb burger. In Oakland, a vegan joint with outrageous okra gumbo and a meatless spin on succulent sandwiches. And in Islamorada, Fla., a carnivore's paradise dishin' out wicked wings and righteous pork rinds.

The episode was rated 7.19 from 31 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E2

#10 - Family Legacies (Season 24 - Episode 2)

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This trip, Guy's visiting spots keepin' up with their family ties. In Pleasantville, N.J., a wife carries on her husband's legacy with his down-home chicken and waffles and righteous ribs. In Baltimore, an inherited breakfast-lunch joint still servin' their noteworthy coconut cream French toast and crab cake po' boys. And in Colorado Springs, southern family recipes mark a barbecue spot piling up a "sloppy pig" sandwich and scratch-made meatloaf.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 42 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E6

#9 - Tacos, Turtles and Tri-Tip (Season 24 - Episode 6)

This trip, Guy Fieri's crossing the country eatin' up an eclectic mix. In Oakland, a real-deal Mexican joint piling up pork belly tacos and carne adovada in a high-energy marketplace. In Islamorada, Fla., a local landmark that's been dishin' out their trademark turtle soup for decades. And in Stockton, Calif., a New Orleans-inspired spot serving savory crepes and a saucy twist on traditional beignets.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 27 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E1

#8 - All Kinds of Meat (Season 24 - Episode 1)

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This trip, Guy's digging into a meat lover's paradise. In Colorado Springs, a Jamaican joint dishing out killer curry goat and jammin' jerk chicken. In Baltimore, a funky beer bar serving up wild boar sliders and outrageous pork belly mac and cheese fries. And in Washington D.C., an uber-deli carvin' up homemade pastrami and rolling out a meat-filled Moroccan specialty.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 71 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E11

#7 - Cruisin' in Cuba (Season 24 - Episode 11)

This trip, Guy Fieri's on an international journey cruising the food scene in Cuba. First, an homage to Cuba's most famous chef, cookin' up his trademark coffee lobster and a regional pork plate. Then, a Soviet spot serving authentic Russian ravioli and rich chicken Kiev. Then, an outdoor "paladar" grilling up righteous ribs and lamb-stuffed plantains.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 25 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E4

#6 - Smoke and Seafood (Season 24 - Episode 4)

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This trip, Guy's firin' up the smoker and divin' into seafood. In Baltimore, a barbecue food truck dishing out killer pulled pork and righteous ribs. In Islamorada, Fla., a seaside shack serving standout shrimp fritters and doctoring up Guy's own fresh catch. And nearby in Key Largo, a market and restaurant smokin' up fantastic fish dip and putting out their own savory seafood specialty.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 38 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E12

#5 - Havana Hot Spots (Season 24 - Episode 12)

This trip, Guy Fieri's hittin' up the hot spots in Havana, Cuba. First, a neighborhood joint cooking up house-cured lamb and freshly-caught snapper. Next, a house-turned-restaurant dishin' out savory goat stew and Chinese fried rice. Then, a cigar-lovers' haven serving specialties like "drunk chicken" and pork with plantains.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 26 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E7

#4 - Succulent Sandwiches (Season 24 - Episode 7)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into succulent sandwiches! In Oakland, a real-deal butchery stacking up killer cheesesteak and off-the-chain chicken. In Modesto, Calif., a funky food truck putting pastrami on pretzel bread and cooking pulled pork in root beer. And in Key Largo, Fla., a seafood staple servin' up a sandwich that's become a local legend.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 34 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E10

#3 - Smoked, Grilled and Fried (Season 24 - Episode 10)

This trip, Guy's diggin' into all kinds of meat: out of the smoker, on the grill, and into the fryer. In Miami, a legit charcuterie dishing up wild boar sausage and house-cured bacon. In Modesto, Calif., a funky joint making monster tacos and a sweet and savory waffle. And in Stockton, Calif., an ex-NFL player slingin' wings that score with the sauce.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 27 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E13

#2 - Great Gear (Season 24 - Episode 13)

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This trip, Guy Fieri is grabbing grub cooked up with some great gear. In San Francisco, a place firin' up lights-out lamb and huge pork biscuits in some of the city's last remaining indoor smokers. In Stockton, Calif., a multi-generational Italian deli making ravioli on an amazing century-old machine. And in Maui, Hawaii, a mobile pizza oven puttin' out island twists on meaty pies.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 32 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S24E9

#1 - South Beach Sizzle (Season 24 - Episode 9)

This trip, Guy's hitting culinary hot spots in South Beach, Fla. First, a real-deal taqueria servin' up scratch-made tortillas and grasshopper tacos. Then, an authentic German joint cooking up standout sauerbraten and killer currywurst. Plus, a poolside oasis dishin' out legit paella and homemade linguine.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 32 votes.

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