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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - Virginia

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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
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
Pendulum Fine Meats ($$)
(147 ratings)

820 Shirley Ave Map It!
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 962-6990
pendulummeats.com
  • Cuban Sandwich
    smoked pork, spicy mustard, red onions, pickles & Swiss cheese; pressed on a griddle w/ our house made flat bread; looks good
  • Roast Beef Sandwich
    smoky medium rare roast beef, w/ homemade spicy ancho mayo, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions on focaccia; looks good
5.0 out of 5
147 ratings
husband-and-wife team buy house, turn it to a butcher shop, and then a restaurant, which they rent out to another guy to do another restaurant at night (Alkaline); "one of a kind joint you've got to check out" -Guy Fieri
Perly'sSee Perly's Video ($$)
(1443 ratings)

111 E Grace St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 912-1560
www.perlysrichmond.com
  • "Benny Goodman"
    2 potato latkes topped w/ smoked salmon, poached eggs, dill hollandaise & salmon roe, served w/ sour cream, mixed green salad & challah bread; "totally blew my mind!" -Fanny Slater; eggs Benedict dish w/ 2 potato latkes, smoked salmon, poached eggs, dill hollandaise & salmon roe; looks good
  • Jewish Egg Rolls
    filled w/ chopped corned beef, kishka & sauerkraut; served w/ honey mustard schmaltz & amba sauce; looks good
  • Potato & Duck Pierogies
    dumplings stuffed w/ duck confit & potatoes; served in sauteed mushroom & onion sauce
4.5 out of 5
1443 ratings
originally est. 1961; re-opened in 2014 after closure in 2013 following more than 50 years in business; modern take on a Jewish inspired deli
Pop's Market On Grace [CLOSED]See Pop's Market On Grace Video ($$)
(271 ratings)

415 E Grace St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644-7677
  • Banh Mi
    pork belly, chicken liver pate, pickled vegetables (onion, radish & carrot), cucumbers, cilantro, scallion, sesame, hibachi sauce & ginger chili mayo on house baguette; shrimp, vegetarian & vegan options available
  • Hanger Steak Gnocchi
    gnocchi, steak, arugula; "that's dangerous!" -Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
271 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2015; cafe & grocery serving breakfast, lunch & dinner w/ a deli counter & bakery
Proper Pie ($)
(780 ratings)

2505 E Broad St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7437
www.properpieco.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Richmond, VA"
  • Pork Chile Verde Pie
    homemade puff pastry filled w/ marinated pork butt, house salsa verde & cheddar cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
780 ratings
est. 2018; rotating menu of sweet & savory New-Zealand style pies
Restaurant 3 [CLOSED] ($$)
(242 ratings)

2950 Clarendon Blvd Map It!
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 524-4440
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Bacon Paradise
  • Bleu Cheese Chips
    w/ Bacon
  • Roasted Pork Loin
    wrapped with bacon
3.0 out of 5
242 ratings
[CLOSED]; homemade bacon
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
Ronnie's BBQSee Ronnie's BBQ Video ($$)
(157 ratings)

2097 New Market Rd Map It!
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 507-1575
ronniesbbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Bar-B-Que"
  • BBQ Pork Ribs
    at closed-down gas station parking lot; looks good
4.5 out of 5
157 ratings
moved from original airing location in Richmond
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
Soul Taco [CLOSED]See Soul Taco Video ($)
(400 ratings)

321 N 2nd St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 308-1010
4.5 out of 5
400 ratings
[CLOSED]; owned by 3 friends w/ diverse backgrounds serving soul food & taco fusion for unique dining experience; "our culinary vision is to combine the robust flavors of Latin America, the comfort & nostalgia of Southern Cuisine & the fresh & vibrant ingredients used in California-style cooking" (from its website)
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
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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
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
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
Union Ale House ($$)
(184 ratings)

2224 Virginia Beach Blvd Map It!
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 431-7322
www.unionalehouseva.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Virginia Beach, VA"
  • Elote Burger
    Mexican street corn fritter, queso fundido, red pepper pico & house sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
184 ratings
est. 2018; traditional pub grub w/ a creative twist, responsibly sourced w/ health conscious options
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
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]
ZZQSee ZZQ Video ($$)
(743 ratings)

3201 W Moore St Map It!
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 528-5648
www.zzqrva.com
  • Smoked Habanero Fontina Sausage
    freshly made smoked sausage w/ ground beef, pork & fat back mixed w/ Wisconsin fontina cheese, habanero peppers, cilantro & peach puree; served w/ side of pickled red onions, ceviche onions, pickled carrots, jalapenos & pickles; looks good
  • Tres Hombres Sandwich
    smoked pulled pork, beef brisket & sliced habanero fontina sausage, covered in signature house thick sauce made w/ 3 types of toasted chiles & molasses caramelized onions & topped w/ pickled red onions; looks good
4.5 out of 5
743 ratings
est. 2014; restaurant inspired by husband & wife's passion for authentic Texas bbq; "it's like I'm right in Central Texas!" -Guy Fieri
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - Virginia   (45 restaurants)    
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