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Sierra MarSee Sierra Mar Video ($$$$)
(485 ratings)

47900 Hwy 1 Map It!
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2800
www.postranchinn.com/dini...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Rack of Lamb
    served w/ creamed barley, sauteed mushrooms; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
485 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); located in The Post Ranch Inn, a serene retreat high atop the cliffs of Big Sur offering breathtaking views
Slater's 50/50 - Pasadena [CLOSED]See Slater's 50/50 - Pasadena Video ($$)
(4212 ratings)

61 N Raymond Ave Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 765-9700
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Coast to Coast Indulgences"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Hot and Spicy Foods"
  • Bacon Brownie
    double layer of brownies separated by candied bacon & chocolate ganache; served a la mode
  • 50 Alarm Burger
    50/50 patty (50% beef, 50% Chorizo) topped w/ ghost-pepper Colby jack cheese, habanero jam, sliced jalapeno & habanero cheese poppers; need to sign waiver of liability & make you wear gloves while eating
 4.0 out of 5
4212 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods)
St Francis FountainSee St Francis Fountain Video ($$)
(1253 ratings)

2801 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-4210
www.stfrancisfountainsf.c...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Nebulous Potato Thing
    pile of spuds w/ melted cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream & green onions; topped w/ optional sunny-side-up egg; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1253 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1918; San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor/soda fountain
Strip HouseSee Strip House Video ($$$$)
(1103 ratings)

13 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 328-0000
www.striphouse.com/new_yo...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chocolate"
  • Strip House Chocolate Cake
    24-layer chocolate cake; looks good; 5 other locations
 4.0 out of 5
1103 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chocolate)
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen ($)
(761 ratings)

1305 E Franklin St Map It!
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 933-1324
www.sunrisebiscuits.com
As Seen On:
Drive Thru ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Chicken & Cheddar Biscuit
    fried chicken breast w/ homemade biscuits using grandmother's recipe; looks good
  • "Bad Grandpa"
    biscuit sandwich w/ chicken, egg, cheese & bacon biscuit, hash browns & sweet tea; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
761 ratings		 est. 1978; biscuits recognized by Maxim Magazine; long lines in drive-thru; original restaurant in Louisburg, NC
Swag Country InnSee Swag Country Inn Video ($$$$)
(32 ratings)

2300 Swag Rd Map It!
Waynesville, NC 28785
(828) 926-0430
www.theswag.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Romantic Foods"
  • Banana Pudding Pie
    call restaurant for availability (dessert menu changes)
 4.0 out of 5
32 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Romantic Foods); rating might be for hotel; mountaintop resort w/ incomparable Smoky Mountain views, an award-winning restaurant, pampering accommodations, world-class hiking trails, & warm hospitality; open seasonal
Tacko ($$)
(1042 ratings)

3115 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 796-3534
www.tackosf.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Tuesday Taco Trio
    $2 tacos on Tuesdays; tacos: chicken mole, carnitas, carne asada
 4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Tam O'ShanterSee Tam O'Shanter Video ($$$)
(2036 ratings)

2980 Los Feliz Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 664-0228
www.lawrysonline.com/tam-...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best for the Holidays"
  • Prime Rib
    served w/ mashed potatoes & gravy, Yorkshire pudding, freshly prepared horseradish, creamed spinach or creamed corn; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2036 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best for the Holidays); since 1922; "good cheer, warm hospitality and exceptional food in a cozy old world atmosphere" (from its website); John Wayne, Clark Gable, Mary Pickford & Walt Disney were regulars; at Christmas time, everything is covered w/ glitter lights & garland & servers dressed in old world costumes
Totonno'sSee Totonno's Video ($$)
(842 ratings)

1524 Neptune Ave Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-8606
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Mushroom & Pepperoni Pizza
    thin crust (NY-style) pizza w/ mozzarella, pepperoni, mushroom & tomato sauce, Parmesan & extra virgin olive oil; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
842 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); since 1924; family operated
24 DinerSee 24 Diner Video ($$)
(2117 ratings)

600 N Lamar Blvd Map It!
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-5400
24diner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Meat Loaf
    30-ingredient meat loaf served w/ whipped potatoes, bacon-braised collard greens, sweet onion gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2117 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); classic '50s-inspired diner serving chef-inspired comfort food
Agawam DinerSee Agawam Diner Video ($)
(212 ratings)

166 Newburyport Tpke Map It!
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 948-7780
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    individualized pot pie baked & flipped on plate at serving putting crust is on bottom
 3.5 out of 5
212 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1940; classic car diner; long lines
AkashaSee Akasha Video ($$)
(1661 ratings)

9543 Culver Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 845-1700
www.akasharestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crunchy"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Thanksgiving"
  • Onion Rings
  • Pie Buffet
    available only on Thanksgiving; 160 pies to choose from (highlighted on show...Chocolate Banana Bourbon Pie)
 3.5 out of 5
1661 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Thanksgiving); New American cuisine offering comfort food with big flavors and sustainable ingredients, for carnivores and herbivores alike
Al's BeefSee Al's Beef Video ($)
(603 ratings)

1079 W Taylor St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-4017
www.alsbeef.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Midwest"
Food Wars, Episode: "Chicago: Italian Beef"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Chicago"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
    have it dipped Italian beef gravy w/ Italian relish; looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Midwest); topped w/ spicy gardinaire (Italian relish) and dipped in beef gravy; have it dipped Italian beef gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
603 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); #11 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Al's #1 vs. Mr. Beef... Mr. Beef won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1938; in Little Italy
Bernie's Burger Bus [CLOSED] ($$)
(343 ratings)

2643 Commercial Center Blvd Map It!
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 394-9006
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Detention Burger
    two crispy bacon grilled cheeses used as a bun for two cheddar cheeseburger patties, "tipsy" onions & all "the principal's" fixings; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
343 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); since 2010; started as a food "truck" (actually a school bus); brick-and-mortar has school cafeteria atmosphere
Brown Sugar Kitchen [CLOSED] ($$)
(3009 ratings)

2534 Mandela Pkwy Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 839-7685
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Soul Food"
  • Smoked Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo
    served w/ steamed basmati rice; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
3009 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Soul Food); new style, down home soul food, community & a welcoming vibe in West Oakland
Buckley's On Queen AnneSee Buckley's On Queen Anne Video ($$)
(396 ratings)

232 1st Ave W Map It!
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 691-0232
www.buckleysseattle.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • Baby Back Ribs
    dry rubbed, oven-cooked in plastic wrap & foil, deep-fried & coated in sweet Thai sesame sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
396 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food); friendly neighborhood sports pub
Canter's DeliSee Canter's Deli Video ($$)
(4417 ratings)

419 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030
www.cantersdeli.com
As Seen On:
Deli ParadiseTop 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Canter's Fairfax Sandwich
    hot corned beef & pastrami piled high on rye; served w/ side of cole slaw & potato salad; looks good
  • Potato Pancakes
    appetizer; ground potatoes, onions, cornmeal, spices, pattied, flat top-seared & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce or sour cream
  • Brooklyn Ave Sandwich
    choice of corned beef or pastrami (corned beef is recommended), cole slaw & homemade Russian dressing served on rye; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
4417 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); since 1931; Art Deco decor & trademark autumn leaves ceiling; open 24 hours & only closed on Jewish holidays; Marilyn Monroe, Jack Benny, Elizabeth Taylor, Sydney Poitier, Mel Brooks, Wilt Chamberlain, Brooke Shields, Bill Cosby have eaten here; adjacent Kibitz Room features a full bar and small stage where Guns 'n' Roses played when starting out
El PintoSee El Pinto Video ($$)
(1595 ratings)

10500 4th St NW Map It!
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1771
www.elpinto.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ribs"
  • Red Chile Ribs
    signature pork baby back ribs marinated in red chile & slow baked to fall off the bone; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1595 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); est. 1962; owned & operated by "The Salsa Twins" (yes, they are really twin brothers)
Greenhouse Tavern [CLOSED]See Greenhouse Tavern Video ($$$)
(1154 ratings)

2038 E 4th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 443-0511
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bar Food"
  • Gravy Frites (Duck Fat Fries)
    w/ mozarella curd, pepper & brown gravy
  • Animal Style Frites
    fries w/ full bacon, fried eggs, whole grain mustard, mozzarella curd & brown gravy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1154 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bar Food)
Hog Heaven [CLOSED]See Hog Heaven Video ($)
(218 ratings)

115 27th Ave N Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-1234
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "That I'm Thankful For"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Lunch"
  • Pulled Turkey Sandwich
    smoke turkey breast for 4-5 hrs, pulled, put on onion bun or corn bread (Claire's preferred) w/ cheese, pickles and topped w/ white BBQ sauce (mayo-buttermilk-based sauce); "it is the best turkey sandwich I've ever had"-Claire Robinson; looks good
  • Pulled Pork on Cornbread
    cornbread pancakes as buns; recommend the white sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
218 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Lunch); est. 1986; outdoor seating and take-out style restaurant
JAM [CLOSED] ($$)
(747 ratings)

2853 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 292-6011
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Malted Custard French Toast
    macerated stonefruit, lime leaf cream, pink peppercorns; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
747 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2009
Joyful House Chinese Cuisine [CLOSED] ($$)
(647 ratings)

4601 Spring Mountain Rd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 889-8881
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Honey Walnut Shrimp
    blanched shrimp, dredged & wok-fried & then coated in sweet citrus-mayo-based sauce & topped w/ candied walnuts; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
647 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); est. 1996; specializing in authentic Hong Kong Chinese food
Kaiser Tiger ($$)
(568 ratings)

1415 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-3100
kaisertiger.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Bacon Bites"
  • The Bomb
    5-lb meatloaf made of spicy beef & pork sausage stuffed w/ pepper bacon & wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave cooked for hours on the smoker & served w/ fresh cut fries, buns, pepper jack cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, & BBQ sauce
 3.5 out of 5
568 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Bacon Bites); beer hall specializing in "sausage, bacon & beer"
Kenny & Zuke's [CLOSED]See Kenny & Zuke's Video ($$)
(1272 ratings)

1038 SW Stark St Map It!
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-3354
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Pastrami on Rye
    brine-injected, cured 7 days, smoked 10 hours, steamed for 3 & hand-sliced; served on homemade rye w/ deli mustard & coleslaw; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1272 ratings		 [CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches)
La CondesaSee La Condesa Video ($$)
(1541 ratings)

400A W 2nd St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-0300
www.lacondesa.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Brunch"
  • Huevos Condesa
    roasted chicken, fried eggs, poblano rajas, duck fat potatoes, grilled onions, bacon, swiss chard (or spinach pending in season), tortillas
 3.5 out of 5
1541 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); award-winning modern Mexican restaurant, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for 'Best New Restaurant'
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