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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice CreamSee Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice Cream Video ($$)
(87 ratings)

66 Water St Map It!
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 875-1269
www.mrchocolate.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Ice Cream Sandwich
    chunks of pistchio-chocolates in ice cream filling; "it's the best one you're going to find ever...best one in the country...probably the world!"-Duff Goldman; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
87 ratings		 Jacques Torres chocolate shop is next door
Kobe Japanese Steak House ($$$)
(833 ratings)

69-838 Hwy 111 Map It!
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-1717
koberanchomirage.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Made Table Side"
  • Teppanyaki Dinner
    NY strip, calamari steak, sauteed vegetables, fried rice, house sauces; prepared w/ performance & tricks at the table
 4.0 out of 5
833 ratings		 est. 1978; hibachi-style steak & seafood
Kuba KubaSee Kuba Kuba Video ($$)
(1044 ratings)

1601 Park Ave Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-8817
kubakuba.info
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Better Than Mine"
  • Tres Leche Cake
    soaked in condensed milk, evaporated milk and heavy cream; frosted w/ sweet meringue
 4.0 out of 5
1044 ratings		 Cuban restaurant
Lonesome Dove Western BistroSee Lonesome Dove Western Bistro Video ($$$$)
(596 ratings)

2406 N Main St Map It!
Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 740-8810
www.lonesomedovebistro.co...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Grilled"
  • Tomahawk Chop
    ribeye steak; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
596 ratings
Magic Castle ($$$)
(2732 ratings)

7001 Franklin Ave Map It!
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 851-3313
www.magiccastle.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"
  • Academy Beef Wellington
    beef tenderloin, truffle liver pâté, wild mushroom & truffle duxelles, puff pastry, roasted garlic-whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables & homemade demi-glace
 4.0 out of 5
2732 ratings		 est. 1963; exclusive members-only club w/ live magic performances & fine dining
MiznonSee Miznon Video ($$)
(533 ratings)

435 W 15th St Map It!
New York, NY 10011
(646) 490-5871
www.miznonnyc.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Surprises"
  • Folded Cheeseburger in a Pita
    cheddar, garlic aioli, sour cream, tomato, pickles; "nothing better than that!" -Duff Goldman
 4.0 out of 5
533 ratings		 est. 2018; pita-centered, worldly Mediterranean menu
Morimoto [CLOSED]See Morimoto Video ($$$$)
(3064 ratings)

88 10th Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10011
(212) 989-8883
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Simply Irresistible"
  • Toro Tartare
    raw tuna chopped w/ ingenious condiments like caviar
 4.0 out of 5
3064 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Oh My BurgerSee Oh My Burger Video ($$)
(1794 ratings)

2142 W El Segundo Blvd Map It!
Gardena, CA 90249
(310) 756-6522
www.ohmyburgerla.com
As Seen On:
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Magical Combos"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Holy Moly Burgers!"
  • Oh My Luther Burger
    cheeseburger w/ bacon, a fried egg & stack of onion rings stuffed between two Krispy Kreme glazed donuts; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1794 ratings		 opened in 2011; known for signature burgers; also serves tacos, salads, fries & desserts
Old Ebbitt GrillSee Old Ebbitt Grill Video ($$)
(10477 ratings)

675 15th St NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-4800
www.ebbitt.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Meal Deal"
  • "Orca" Platter
    24 shucked oysters, 1-lb lobster, 6 Jonah crab claws, 6 clams, 12 shrimp, cocktail sauce, oyster crackers & lemons; "it's just magic! magic!" -Duff Goldman
 4.0 out of 5
10477 ratings		 est. 1856; historic tavern & restaurant w/ oyster specials & classic American cuisine
Pierpoint RestaurantSee Pierpoint Restaurant Video ($$$)
(85 ratings)

1822 Aliceanna St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 675-2080
www.pierpointrestaurant.c...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
  • Crab Cakes
    "best crab cakes in Baltimore. Period." -Duff Goldman
 4.0 out of 5
85 ratings
PJ's Family RestaurantSee PJ's Family Restaurant Video ($$)
(346 ratings)

2616 Rte 6 Map It!
Wellfleet, MA 02667
(508) 349-2126
www.pjscapecod.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chilled Perfection"
  • Lobster Roll
    on Cape Cod
 4.0 out of 5
346 ratings		 open seasonally (check website)
Preux & Proper [CLOSED] ($$)
(1414 ratings)

840 S Spring St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 896-0090
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Super Spuds"
  • Pork Neck Gravy Poutine
    hand cut fries, gioia burrata, guajillo, bacon ends, Memphis rib rub; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
1414 ratings		 [CLOSED]; est. 2014; known for elevated Southern food & frozen daiquiris
Roscoe's House of Chicken & WafflesSee Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles Video ($$)
(4496 ratings)

1514 N Gower St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-7453
www.roscoeschickenandwaff...
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
Fried Chicken ParadiseGuilty Pleasures, Episode: "You're Bacon Me Crazy"
  • Waffles and fried chicken
    recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
  • Herb's Special
    top seller; 4 pieces of chicken smothered w/ gravy & onions; side of 2 waffles; chicken pan-fried for 30 min; looks good
  • "The Oscar"
    3 Chicken wings, grits, one egg & fluffy hot biscuit
 4.0 out of 5
4496 ratings		 #2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations
Salt Lick BBQSee Salt Lick BBQ Video ($$)
(5437 ratings)

18300 Fm 1826 Map It!
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 858-4959
www.saltlickbbq.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Southwest"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Super Chefs' Favorite Foods"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Austin"
Manliest Restaurants
  • BBQ
  • Brisket Jalapeno Sandwich
    smoked 4-6 hrs in oakwood & wet pecan shells; recommended w/ housemade pickled jalapenos & spicy habanero BBQ sauce by Bobby Flay; looks good
  • BBQ Beef Ribs
    available only on Sunday afternoons; looks good
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked 20 hrs & regularly basted; looks good; looks good; top seller
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Family Style Plate
    heaping helpings of beef, sausage, and pork ribs, served with potato salad, cole slaw, beans, bread, pickles, and onions; sold per person; "some of the best BBQ I've ever tasted"; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
5437 ratings		 #7 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1967; institution BBQ restaurant; large open pit BBQ
Sardinia Enoteca RistoranteSee Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante Video ($$$)
(394 ratings)

1801 Purdy Ave Map It!
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-2228
www.sardinia-ristorante.c...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Lamb Shank
    looks good
 4.0 out of 5
394 ratings
Seafood Sam'sSee Seafood Sam's Video ($$)
(350 ratings)

6 Coast Guard Rd Map It!
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4629
www.seafoodsams.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On the Waterfront"
  • Fried Lobster Meat Platter
    2 lobsters' claw meat in clam fry batter, served w/ lemon, drawn butter, homemade coleslaw & choice of side; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
350 ratings		 est. 1975; specializes in fried fish & other locally sourced seafood specialties
Villa Corona ($$)
(193 ratings)

1138 Main St Map It!
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-7812
www.villacoronash.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Back to School"
  • Beef Burrito
    ground beef chuck, diced potato, refried beans, Mexican rice, romaine & cabbage, wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped w/ chile relleno sauce; "it's magic; it's perfect; it's perfect food!" -Duff Goldman; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
193 ratings		 opened in 1999; originally est. 1983; Mexican restaurant serving traditional cuisine & authentically prepared favorites
Woodberry KitchenSee Woodberry Kitchen Video ($$$)
(2404 ratings)

2010 Clipper Park Rd Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 464-8000
www.woodberrykitchen.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sugar Rush"
  • CMP (Chocolate, Marshmallow & Peanuts)
 4.0 out of 5
2404 ratings
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
Ambassador Dining RoomSee Ambassador Dining Room Video ($$$)
(191 ratings)

3811 Canterbury Rd Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 366-1484
ambassadordining.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sauced"
  • Goa Fish w/ Tamarind Sauce
    fried fish topped w/ sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
191 ratings		 high-end Indian restaurant
Bhatti Indian GrillSee Bhatti Indian Grill Video ($$)
(897 ratings)

100 Lexington Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10016
(212) 683-4228
bhattitogo.com/; www.bhat...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Serious Spice"
  • Boti Kebab
    boneless lamb marinated 24 hours in ginger, garlic, yogurt & roasted black cumin, then grilled; served w/ spicy mint sauce; "huge flavor!" -Duff Goldman
 3.5 out of 5
897 ratings		 est. 2009; authentic North Indian restaurant specializing in kebabs & curries
Cafe Zen [CLOSED]See Cafe Zen Video ($$)
(56 ratings)

438 E Belvedere Ave Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 532-0022
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Chopsticks"
  • A&M Crispy Beef
    sweet & spicy; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
56 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Church & State [CLOSED]See Church & State Video ($$$)
(1717 ratings)

1850 Industrial St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 405-1434
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Charcuterie de La Maison
    selection of artisan & housemade patés, terrines & saucisson sec (salamis, sausages & pates)
 3.5 out of 5
1717 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2008
CrustaceanSee Crustacean Video ($$$$)
(850 ratings)

468 N Bedford Dr Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 205-8990
www.houseofan.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Filled With Envy"
  • An's Famous Garlic Noodles
    looks good
 3.5 out of 5
850 ratings		 since 1997; moved from original location at airing (9646 S Santa Monica Blvd)
Dangerously Delicious PiesSee Dangerously Delicious Pies Video ($$)
(432 ratings)

2839 O'Donnell St Map It!
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 522-7437
dangerouspies.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Guilty Pleasures"
Pie ParadiseThrowdown With Bobby Flay, Episode: "Quiche"
  • Baltimore Bomb Pie
    loaded with Berger Cookies (a local specialty) that melt down and swirl into a sweet vanilla chess filling
  • Mobtown Brown
    pecan pie with a bunch of Swiss chocolate and caramel
  • Cowboy Quiche
    "a little bit of everything. Whatever we feel like putting in a quiche that day makes it into the cowboy quiche. Potatoes, onions, bacon, ham, cheeses, you've got it." (from its website); for Throwdown, it had bacon, ham, potatoes, mushrooms, peppers, Gruyere & cheddar cheeses; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
432 ratings		 Throwdown: Bobby Flay won [recipe]; also in DC & Detroit
Duff Goldman (bio)   (67 restaurants)    
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