Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

10 Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Season 30

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 - S30E8

#15 - Mega Meat and Sweet Treats (Season 30 - Episode 8)

Guy Fieri dives into mega meat and a little bit of sweet. In Atlanta, a Korean-taqueria mashing up unique flavors in their chicken tacos and bulgogi fries. Then in Austin, a pizza joint putting out killer pastrami and outrageous scratch-made caramel rolls. And in Richland, Washington, a funky spot serving serious strombolis and an apple-dough dessert.

The episode was rated 7.29 from 31 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E11

#14 - Loaded, Stuffed and Fried (Season 30 - Episode 11)

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Guy Fieri's hitting the road and digging into joints that are loading it, stuffing it and frying it. In Santa Fe, NM, a farm-to-table gem putting out hearty goodness like bison gravy fries and a lights-out lamb sandwich. In Kansas City, KS, a funky Mexican seafood spot fryin' fish and stuffin' outrageous oysters, and in El Paso, Texas, a barbecue joint serving up fully loaded baked potatoes and serious smoked sausage.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 38 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E6

#13 - Triple D Nation: Where's the Beef? (Season 30 - Episode 6)

It's all about the beef on this trip as Guy Fieri pops into a classic diner in Marietta, Georgia, for a taste of what's topping the charts these days. Next, it's on to San Antonio where a carwash-laundromat-kitchen combo is crankin' out killer burgers. And in Scottsdale, Arizona, there's a joint pullin' all their ingredients from their own backyard and giving new meaning to the phrase, "farm to table."

The episode was rated 7.36 from 25 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E4

#12 - Eating Up New Orleans (Season 30 - Episode 4)

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Guy Fieri's taking a tasty tour of New Orleans, Louisiana. He rolls into a legit butcher shop with a funky take on the Big Easy's comfort food flavors, checks out a seafood spot getting uber-creative with their dishes, and digs into a real deal po' boy joint saucing up their oysters and putting out potato salad with a crunchy twist.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 34 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E15

#11 - Bagels, Biscuit and Boar (Season 30 - Episode 15)

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.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 28 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E13

#10 - Far-Flung Flavor (Season 30 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 32 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E5

#9 - Southern to South America (Season 30 - Episode 5)

This trip, Guy Fieri digs into Southern comfort food and South American specialties. In Atlanta, a real-deal soul food spot dishing out collard green lasagna and a twist on fried chicken. In Austin, a food truck putting out Brazilian flavors that has some A-list fans. And in Richland, Washington, a joint going big with their legit barbecue.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 36 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E1

#8 - 'Round the World Roundup (Season 30 - Episode 1)

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This trip, Guy Fieri digs into a world of flavors all over the United States! In Smyrna, Georgia, a doctor-turned-chef fires up amazing Asian from righteous ramen to Korean wings. In Austin, Texas, two buddies turn out their tasty take on tacos. And in Salt Lake City, a couple cooks up lights-out Lebanese for their Utah crowd.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 34 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E14

#7 - Pizza Plus (Season 30 - Episode 14)

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.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 31 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E16

#6 - Unique Eats (Season 30 - Episode 16)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 30 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E17

#5 - Eating Alaska (Season 30 - Episode 17)

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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 24 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E18

#4 - Northern Southern (Season 30 - Episode 18)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 22 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E3

#3 - Sandwich Showcase (Season 30 - Episode 3)

Guy Fieri's on the road to grab some serious sandwiches. In Austin, a rock-n-roll brunch bar adding a funky touch to meatloaf and a Monte Cristo. Plus, a Texas joint putting some '90s hip hop into their stacked up specialties. And in Pasco, Washington, a bakery serving up savory goodness, like a killer Cuban and off-the-chain chicken.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 38 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E9

#2 - Spinning the Globe (Season 30 - Episode 9)

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This trip, Guy Fieri's checking out joints putting their own spin on global flavor. In Kauai, Hawaii, a culinary dojo ampin' up local specialties like saimin and chile pepper chicken. An outrageous twist on tacos and burritos in Kansas City, Mo., and a funky food truck in El Paso, Texas, puttin' out meatless Mexican that's huge on taste.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 30 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S30E19

#1 - Cruisin' Capital Cities (Season 30 - Episode 19)

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.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 14 votes.

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