Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

10 Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Season 31

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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#13 - Belly, Beef and Bratwurst (Season 31 - Episode 2)

Guy Fieri is hittin' the road and diggin' into some serious meat. In Atlanta, a funky Asian spot putting out primetime pork belly and wok-fried chicken. In Vancouver, an elevated diner dishing out duck pancakes and not-your-momma's meatloaf. And in Kennewick, Washington, a brewpub pairing their pints with housemade sausages, like a chicken gyro and the bomb bratwurst.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 33 votes.

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#12 - Triple D Nation: Beef, Barbeque and Bar Food (Season 31 - Episode 1)

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Guy Fieri's trip is all about the three B's: beef, barbecue and bar food. First, he stops in Taylor, Texas, at one of the first DDD barbecue joints to pay homage to an old friend whose son is carrying on his legacy. Then, it's on to Las Vegas, where Bolivian food and the ultimate Triple D prank reigned supreme. Finally, in Atlanta, a punk rock bar is still flippin' the script on bar food.

The episode was rated 7.33 from 33 votes.

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#11 - Triple D Nation: Pancakes, Potatoes and Pizza (Season 31 - Episode 4)

On this trip, Guy Fieri crosses the border to Vancouver, British Columbia, to check in on an elevated eatery serving the ultimate in diner food, from confit duck to pancakes. In Austin, Texas, a barbecue joint whose claim to fame -- and its name -- is all in the wood, and a Korean-inspired, French oven-baked pizza parlor in Minneapolis knockin' out killer creations and piling 'em on the perfect pies.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 24 votes.

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#10 - Triple D Nation: Beef and BBQ (Season 31 - Episode 8)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's hanging out at real-deal mom-and-pop spots. In Logan, Utah, a family-run Indian joint hooked up to a gas station with Dad dishin' out specialties from his homeland. In Burlington, Vt., a dumpling house born out of a legendary food cart where mother and daughter are serving up authentic flavor, and in Denver, a neighborhood landmark where Mom leads the whole family in cookin' up Caribbean-soul favorites.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 23 votes.

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#9 - From Beef to Bao (Season 31 - Episode 10)

On this trip, Guy Fieri's digging into dishes from beef to buns. In Logan, Utah, a joint servin' up worldwide flavor, like lomo saltado and a funky peanut butter burger. In Juneau, Alaska, the bomb bao buns served out of a tiny trailer.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 25 votes.

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#8 - Not Your Everyday Eats (Season 31 - Episode 6)

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Guy Fieri is hitting the road and taking a detour to find some out-of-the-ordinary eats. In Chico, Calif., a Hawaiian-Asian fusion spot serving up righteous ramen and a fried chicken bao. In Vancouver, British Columbia, a funky joint putting their spin on lamb and pork belly. And in Richland, Wash., a bakery-gone-savory firin' up duck banh mi and sweet potato lasagna.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 31 votes.

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#7 - Hometown Inspiration (Season 31 - Episode 11)

Guy Fieri hits the road to meet chefs putting their roots into their menus. In Logan, Utah, a joint servin' Louisiana specialties like blackened chicken pasta and a marrow butter burger. In Portland, Oregon, a spot putting a vegan spin on Israeli flavors, and in Denver, a pizza place all about Detroit-style pies, plus a new take on fries.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 13 votes.

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#6 - Flavortown International (Season 31 - Episode 13)

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Guy Fieri is going global with flavors from all over the world. In Warr Acres, Oklahoma, a Middle Eastern smorgasbord serving standout samosas and chicken kebab. A funky spot in Portland, Oregon turning out real-deal Mexican tortas, and in Hollywood, Florida, an authentic spot cooking up legit Indonesian specialties.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 21 votes.

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#5 - Coming Together In Cali (Season 31 - Episode 3)

For this trip, Guy Fieri zeroes in on Chico, California, celebrating the town's food scene as residents and restaurant owners recover from ravaging fires that rocked the area. There's a wood-fired Italian spot cooking up powerhouse pork ragu and killer chicken, and a bakery servin' up standout savory specialties like their legendary black bean chili and a Korean pork salad. Plus, a pub elevating their grub with a "Pho-rench Dip" and banh mi tacos.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 28 votes.

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#4 - Burger and Breakfast (Season 31 - Episode 5)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's going from breakfast to burgers. In Vancouver, British Columbia, a pie shop bakin' up both sweet and savory sensations. In Chico, Calif., a morning hot spot pumping up French toast and spicing up potatoes, and a made-from-scratch spot in Richland, Wash., making gangster gravlax and a burger topped with a twist.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 28 votes.

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#3 - Down-Home Flavor (Season 31 - Episode 9)

Guy Fieri's hitting the road and digging into some down-home cooking. In Garland, Utah, a century-old staple servin' up savory sandwiches and a legendary sweet treat. In Oklahoma City, a local landmark first opened in the 1950s dishing out Southern specialties, and in Denver, a joint putting a healthy, paleo spin on classic comfort food dishes.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 27 votes.

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#2 - Triple D Nation: Chili Three Ways (Season 31 - Episode 7)

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Guy Fieri crosses the border to Vancouver, British Columbia, to check in on an authentic Chinese place and see if their Thousand Chili Chicken is as spicy as it sounds. Then he heads south to Atlanta, where a couple of Texan twins are makin' out-of-bounds brisket chili and expanding all over the ATL. Finally, a sibling-run taqueria in Phoenix is churning out Mom's famous green chili and taking over the town.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 30 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S31E12

#1 - Sicilian and Seafood (Season 31 - Episode 12)

On this trip, Guy Fieri's going from incredible Italian to sensational seafood. In Oklahoma City, a funky food truck putting out wood-fired pizza and Grandma's Sicilian meatball recipe. In Portland, Oregon, a righteous spot cooking up crab cake cioppino and crab-spinach risotto. And in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Guy's chillin' with Vanilla Ice at a pirate-inspired joint serving up Brazilian and Caribbean seafood specialties.

The episode was rated 8.36 from 14 votes.

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