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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
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
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
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
Cafe MartoranoSee Cafe Martorano Video ($$$)
(701 ratings)

3343 E Oakland Park Blvd Map It!
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 561-2554
www.cafemartorano.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "I'll Have What They're Having"
  • Famous Meatball & Salad
    simmered in Sunday gravy; served w/ Martorano salad & ricotta cheese; "best meatball I have ever eaten" -Geoffrey Zakarian; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
701 ratings		 est. 1990; Italian restaurant combining food, music & movies; 2 more locations in Atlantic City, NJ & Las Vegas, NV
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
Hill Country Barbecue MarketSee Hill Country Barbecue Market Video ($$)
(2358 ratings)

30 W 26th St Map It!
New York, NY 10010
(212) 255-4544
www.hillcountry.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Low and Slow"
  • Moist Brisket
    beef brisket rubbed w/ spices & smoked w/ post oak wood for 13 hours; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
2358 ratings		 serving dry-rub style Texas barbecue; Other Recipes: Peach Chipotle Sauce
Louis' LunchSee Louis' Lunch Video ($)
(1172 ratings)

261 Crown St Map It!
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 562-5507
www.louislunch.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
Hamburger ParadiseMan v. Food Nation, Episode: "New Haven"
  • The Original Burger
    The Original Burger; served on toast; no ketchup, no fries; served on toast; no ketchup, no fries; blend of 5 ground meats; served on toast; only available toppings are cheese, tomato and onion, no ketchup; no fries, just potato salad
 3.5 out of 5
1172 ratings		 #1 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1895; birthplace of the hamburger (since 1900)
ParmSee Parm Video ($$)
(917 ratings)

248 Mulberry St Map It!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 993-7189
www.parmnyc.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Sandwiches"
  • Meatball Parm Sub
    veal, beef & pork meatball cooked in tomato sauce & served w/ homemade mozzarella; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
917 ratings		 #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); serving classic Italian-American cuisine
Pie 'n BurgerSee Pie 'n Burger Video ($$)
(1986 ratings)

913 E California Blvd Map It!
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-1123
pienburger.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Burger
    topped w/ homemade thousand island, pickles & lettuce; add optional American cheese
 3.5 out of 5
1986 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); opened in 1963; old style charm w/ some of the original equipment & decor
Pine ClubSee Pine Club Video ($$$)
(418 ratings)

1926 Brown St Map It!
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 228-7463
thepineclub.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "High Steaks"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Steak"
  • Bone-In Rib Eye
    "good. food. steak." -Jonathon Sawyer; 20-oz bone-in rib eye; dry-aged for 28 days; comes w/ side of onion rings; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
418 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); opened in 1947; Dayton landmark; recognized as one of the best steaks by several publications including USA Today, NY Times, Gourmet
RedFarmSee RedFarm Video ($$$)
(726 ratings)

529 Hudson St Map It!
New York, NY 10014
(212) 792-9700
redfarmnyc.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Plead Guilty to Pastrami, Poutine and Pork!"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Chinese Food"
  • Katz's Pastrami Egg Roll
    use pastrami from Katz's Deli & double-fried for extra crispiness; served w/ side of honey-mustard sauce; looks good
  • Lamb Dumpling Shooter
    pan-fried lamb dumpling, skewered & served over shot of miso soup
 3.5 out of 5
726 ratings		 #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); serving Dim Sum dishes w/ a twist
South Street Diner ($)
(887 ratings)

178 Kneeland St Map It!
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 350-0028
southstreetdiner.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Late Night Eats"
  • Boston Cream Pancakes
    layers of pancakes & Boston cream & topped w/ chocolate ganache; "tastes like a Boston cream pie doughnut"; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
887 ratings		 #5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); built in 1947; local landmark & a constant in Boston's after-hours scene (open 24/7); "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" (Rolling Stone Magazine)
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub ($$)
(1447 ratings)

9750 Indiana Pkwy Map It!
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 922-3565
www.3floyds.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Cheesy Dishes"
  • Cheese Curds
    togarashi tempura, kimchi aioli, pickled ramps, red peppers, scallions
 3.5 out of 5
1447 ratings		 #2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); since 1996; long lines
Geoffrey Zakarian (bio)   (69 restaurants - Include Closed)    
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