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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - Virginia

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Jessy's Taqueria ($$)
(1057 ratings)

3201 E Ocean View Ave Map It!
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-0033
jessysovmain.integrityb.c...
  • Consome De Borrego (Lamb Soup)
    lamb soup w/ side of 3 tacos; "one of my new favorite Mexican dishes" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Huarache ala Mexicana
    huarache (oblong tortilla w/ masa on the outside &beans on the inside) topped w/ arrachera (marinated skirt steak), fried cactus, jalapeno & Vidalia onions; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1057 ratings
since 1955; family owned & operated market/restaurant
Kuba KubaSee Kuba Kuba Video ($$)
(1044 ratings)

1601 Park Ave Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-8817
kubakuba.info
  • 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
Moseberth's Chicken Place [CLOSED]See Moseberth's Chicken Place Video ($)
(105 ratings)

1505 Airline Blvd Map It!
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 393-1721
  • Fried Chicken
    cooked low & slow (17 min at 350-degrees); looks good
4.0 out of 5
105 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1940; takeout only
Rigoletto Italian BakerySee Rigoletto Italian Bakery Video ($$)
(267 ratings)

2181 Upton Dr Map It!
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 427-3999
www.rigolettoitalianbaker...
  • Florintina on Focaccia
    top seller; Marsala wine-marinated shaved steak, caramelized onions, sharp provolone and tomatoes served on homemade focaccia bread; "like a gourmet Philly cheesesteak"; looks good
  • Stuffed Meatballs
    meatballs stuffed w/ diced & sliced Genoa salami, spicy capicola, Black Forest ham, provolone and mozzarella; served w/ spaghetti and tomato sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
267 ratings
opened in 2006; mother-and-daughter team
Sally Bell's Kitchen ($)
(154 ratings)

2337 West Broad St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 644-2838
www.sallybellskitchen.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Throwback"
  • Box Lunch
    turkey sandwich, homemade potato salad, deviled egg, cheese wafer, cupcake & pecan cookie; looks good
4.0 out of 5
154 ratings
est. 1924; renowned bake shop known for cakes, tarts, pies, bread & more
Station 2 ($$)
(454 ratings)

2016 E Main St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 249-4702
station2richmond.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Richmond, VA"
  • “Station Ladder” Challenge
    3.5 lb triple-decker burger platter w/ fries, signature potato chips & sweet potato tots; finish in under 15 minutes to win a t-shirt & free dessert; Casey lost
4.0 out of 5
454 ratings
est. 2012; gourmet burgers, alcoholic milkshakes, craft beers, wine & spirits
Taverna Cretekou ($$)
(673 ratings)

818 King St Map It!
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-8688
www.tavernacretekou.com
As Seen On:
Buffet Paradise
  • Greek Buffet
    call to see when buffet is available; Greek dishes including Moussaka (ground sirloin, eggplant & zucchini casserole topped w/ Bechamel sauce), Dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves), Baklava (dessert); Chicken Kalamata is a favorite
4.0 out of 5
673 ratings
since 1973; available w/ nightly live Greek music, dancing & traditional plate smashing
Tuscarora Mill ($$$)
(781 ratings)

203 Harrison St Map It!
Leesburg, VA 20175
(703) 771-9300
www.tuskies.com
  • Cheesecake "Beignets"
    pie crust & cheesecake filling; baked, balled, battered & fried; w/ raspberry sauce & whipped cream; "texture upon texture, flavor upon flavor" -Tregaye Fraser
4.0 out of 5
781 ratings
est. 1987; fine American dining within a renovated 19th century grain mill
Village CafeSee Village Cafe Video ($$)
(365 ratings)

1001 W Grace St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 353-8204
www.villagecafeonline.com
  • Calzone
    ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella, Italian sausage, grilled onions & green peppers; comes w/ tomato sauce on side
  • Onion Rings
4.0 out of 5
365 ratings
est. 1956; Richmond institution; college hangout; eclectic and eccentric
Beach PubSee Beach Pub Video ($$)
(212 ratings)

1001 Laskin Rd Map It!
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-8817
www.beachpubvb.com
  • Fish Hash
    3 steamed spot fish served at table side; you take the meat off the fish and add to a bowl of steamed cubed potatoes, raw onions, bacon bits, cider vinegar & ground pepper; mix and eat
  • Oyster Rockefeller
    mix of wilted baby spinach w/ garlic & olive oil, bacon bits, feta cheese, pecorino romano cheese and whipping cream topped on half shell oyster steamed and broiled
3.5 out of 5
212 ratings
opened in 1993
Carena's Jamaican GrilleSee Carena's Jamaican Grille Video ($$)
(349 ratings)

7102 Midlothian Tpke Map It!
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 422-5375
www.carenasrva.com
  • Island Fried Chicken
    w/ sweet ginger gravy; "this is one of my all-time favs now" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Oxtail Stew
    beef marinated for 24 hours, braised w/ peppers, onions & butter beans; served w/ Island slaw & "rice 'n peas"; "it's luscious!" -Guy Fieri
3.5 out of 5
349 ratings
opened in 2007 as an extension of The Jamaica House (est. 1994), both specialize in Caribbean flavors
Doumars Cones & Barbecue ($)
(682 ratings)

1919 Monticello Ave Map It!
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 627-4163
www.doumars.com
  • Limeade
    signature & top-selling drink
  • Orange Freeze
    like a dreamsicle in a shake
  • Strawberry Willy
    ice cream sundae w/ strawberries, sauce & crushed cone chips
  • Ice Cream
3.5 out of 5
682 ratings
since 1904; legendary landmark diner that offers curb-side service; making ice cream cones onsite since 1904...using the "world's first cone machine"; according to owner, they invented the ice cream cone introducing it in the St. Louis World Fair in 1904
La Caraquena [CLOSED]See La Caraquena Video ($$)
(377 ratings)

300 W Broad St Map It!
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 533-0076
  • Reina Pepeada Arepas
    fried or grilled cornmeal bread stuffed with a chicken salad blend made of avocado and mayonnaise
  • Saltenas
    baked empanada stuffed w/ ground beef stew-like gravy w/ slices of boiled egg and an olive; recommend eating w/ hot sauce
3.5 out of 5
377 ratings
[CLOSED]; in motel; Latin American comfort food; Other Recipes: Sopa de Frijoles (Black Bean Soup)
Metro 29 Diner RestaurantSee Metro 29 Diner Restaurant Video ($$)
(694 ratings)

4711 Lee Hwy Map It!
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 528-2464
www.metro29.com
  • French Toast
    use homemade challah bread; additional choices include ham, bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon, one egg, or two eggs; looks good
  • Leg of Lamb
    available only on Sundays (?)
3.5 out of 5
694 ratings
classic diner decor
Thai Basil ($$)
(442 ratings)

14511 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Map It!
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 631-8277
www.thaibasilchantilly.co...
  • Pad Thai
    stir-fry rice noodles w/ chicken or shrimp; use freshest & finest ingredients, w/ no MSG
3.5 out of 5
442 ratings
Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; chef/owner Nongkran Daks is called the Rachael Ray of Thai cuisine
Virginia DinerSee Virginia Diner Video ($$)
(327 ratings)

408 N County Dr Map It!
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-3106
www.vadinerrestaurant.com
  • Collard Greens
  • Ham Biscuits
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Peanut Pie
3.5 out of 5
327 ratings
since 1929
Whitner's Barbecue [CLOSED]See Whitner's Barbecue Video ($$)
(293 ratings)

869 Lynnhaven Pkwy Map It!
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 689-8215
  • Burnt End Sandwich
    brisket smoked for 12 hours; served w/ sweet vinegar BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Mr. Whitner's Smoked Turkey Sandwich
    hickory wood-smoked turkey sandwich w/ lettuce, spicy mayo, cranberry chutney and cornbread crumb; looks good
3.5 out of 5
293 ratings
[CLOSED]
Restaurant 3 [CLOSED] ($$)
(242 ratings)

2950 Clarendon Blvd Map It!
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-4440
As Seen On:
Bacon Paradise
  • Bleu Cheese Chips
    w/ Bacon
  • Roasted Pork Loin
    wrapped with bacon
3.0 out of 5
242 ratings
[CLOSED]; homemade bacon
Caliente [CLOSED] ($$)
(108 ratings)

2922 Park Ave Map It!
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 340-2920
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Richmond"
  • Stupid Wings Challenge
    challenge - spicy hot; Adam won
2.5 out of 5
108 ratings
[CLOSED]
Harvey's Hot Dogs [CLOSED]See Harvey's Hot Dogs Video ($)
(7 ratings)

3205 Stamford Rd Map It!
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 483-0613
  • Chicken and Dumplings
    looks good
2.5 out of 5
7 ratings
[CLOSED]; old-school hot dog joint; local hangout
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - Virginia   (45 restaurants)    
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