Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

10 Best Episodes of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - Season 43

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 - S43E8

#5 - Triple D Nation: From Fried to Sides (Season 43 - Episode 8)

This trip, Guy Fieri's throwin' everything in the fryer! His first stop is an O.G. Triple D in Knoxville, Tenn., where the pizza, onion rings and fried chicken come straight to your car. Then, crunchy crab cakes are gettin' all spiced up in Somers Point, N.J., and a popular pub in Blue Ash, Ohio, had to make more room for their crispy pig tails and humongous hot dogs.

The episode was rated 7.15 from 13 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S43E6

#4 - Stellar Sandwiches and Big-Time Burgers (Season 43 - Episode 6)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's unhinging the jaw for some stellar sandwiches and big-time burgers. In Palm Desert, Calif., an Italian market-deli is pilin' up the porchetta, and a funky burger joint is adding their own over-the-top twists. And in Nashville, a Vietnamese spot is makin' the bomb banh mi and a mind-blowing steak and rice bowl.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 10 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S43E2

#3 - Surf and Savory (Season 43 - Episode 2)

On this trip, Guy Fieri's grabbing a little surf, turf and flavors from the earth. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, a local gem is serving regional favorites, like off-the-hook pork trifongo and shrimp empanadas. In Somerville, N.J., a funky spot is firin' up a something-for-everyone menu, including righteous vegan dishes like a mushroom po' boy and a meatless turkey club. And in Cleveland, a Mediterranean hot spot is servin' outrageous octopus and masterful lamb, beef and ricotta meatballs.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 11 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S43E9

#2 - From Chicken to Cheesesteak (Season 43 - Episode 9)

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On this trip, Guy Fieri's diggin' into chicken and some crazy creations. In Palm Springs, Calif., a crepe spot is all about the savory with barbecue bird and cheesesteak fillings, while a funky joint is cookin' up real deal Mexican pollo and chicharrones. In Nashville, an Egyptian food truck is firing up hot wings and their falafel waffle specialty.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 13 votes.

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives - S43E11

#1 - Stuffed, Smoked and Wrapped (Season 43 - Episode 11)

This trip, Guy Fieri is pickin' up what Flavortown is puttin' down. In Nashville, a funky neighborhood joint is loading up the tots and adding green chile crunch to their signature wrap. And in Daytona Beach, Fla., a local gem is servin' up off-the-hook seafood and smokin' up amazing alligator ribs. Plus, at the beach, a breezy spot is all about Venezuelan specialties, like piled-up plantain goodness and stuffed chicken arepas.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 10 votes.

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