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Michael Symon (bio)

   (88 restaurants)    
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Luther's Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(418 ratings)

1422 N Main Ave Map It!
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 223-7727
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Ooey, Gooey and Cheesy"
  • Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Sandwich
    meatloaf wrapped w/ bacon, sliced & grilled; topped w/ gravy, fried egg, lettuce, tomato
  • Southwestern Egg Rolls
    handrolled w/ taco meat, Asian Glass noodles & corn; served w/ sweet chili sauce
 2.5 out of 5
418 ratings		 [CLOSED]; since 1949; local institution
Martin's Bar-B-Que JointSee Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint Video ($$)
(929 ratings)

3108 Belmont Blvd Map It!
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 200-1181
www.martinsbbqjoint.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Nation: Wings 'n' Things"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Deep-Fried Delights"
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Lip-Smacking Barbecue"
  • BBQ Nachos
    corn tortilla chips, pulled pork, queso, slaw, cilantro, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, lime wedges & Jack's Creek; looks good
  • Broccoli Salad
    a top side seller; looks good
  • Smoked Wings
  • Fried Bologna Sandwich
    1-inch thick sliced smoked bologna & flash-fried
  • Redneck Taco
    BBQ on top of cornbread hoe-cake topped w/ slaw & sauce; choose between pork, brisket, sausage, chicken, turkey or catfish (Michael gets the chicken)
  • Whole Hog Platter
    smoked w/ hickory pulled pork; Michael get sides: broccoli salad & hush puppies; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
929 ratings		 specialize in West Tennessee-style; multiple locations
Mesa Grill [CLOSED]See Mesa Grill Video ($$$)
(3646 ratings)

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd Map It!
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 650-5965
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Las Vegas"
  • Tiger Shrimp Roasted Garlic Corn Tamales
    split tamale topped w/ tiger shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
3646 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 2004; in Caesars Palace; one of Bobby Flay's restaurants; locations also in New York and Bahamas
Michael's Genuine Food & DrinkSee Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Video ($$$)
(1938 ratings)

130 NE 40th St Map It!
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-5550
www.michaelsgenuine.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Borrowed Favorites"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sweet Tooth"
  • Crispy Hominy
    dried maize kernels soaked overnight; cooked w/ garlic & herbs then fried & coated in chile seasoning; served w/ lime
  • Homemade Pop-Tarts
    filled w/ local mango & local lychee; on brunch menu
  • Popcorn & Peanuts
    chocolate, peanut butter candybar w/ buttered popcorn ice cream, homemade cracker-jack and chipotle-chocolate sauce served separately on side; "perfect blend of salty and sweet...it's the best dessert I've ever eaten"-Michael Symon; looks good
  • Tangerine Creamsicle
    Pot de Creme (milk & cream mixture w/ orange essence), warm doughnuts and blackberry tarragon jam
 4.0 out of 5
1938 ratings		 est. in 2006; menus change daily depending on what's in season and arriving on their doorstep from local farmers, fishermen, ranchers, and artisans
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque [CLOSED]See Mighty Quinn's Barbeque Video ($$)
(1865 ratings)

103 2nd Ave Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-3733
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Southern, Spicy and Sweet"
  • Bread Pudding
  • Brontosaurus Rib
    huge beef rib; smoked for 12 hrs; looks good
  • Burnt End Baked Beans
    looks good
  • Buttermilk Broccoli Salad
    w/ bacon (contains almonds)
 4.0 out of 5
1865 ratings		 [CLOSED]; their approach: "source the best quality ingredients we can and don't fuss with them too much. We cook our barbeque the old school way with plenty of wood and time" (from its website); Bobby Flay made guest appearance ("definitely the best BBQ in New York...it's not even close")
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill ($$)
(5910 ratings)

303 Red River St Map It!
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-9599
moonshinegrill.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent Regional Dishes"
  • Peach-Glazed Pork Chops
    sous vide cooked (slow-cook in vacuum bag under low-heat water), grilled; topped w/ peach chutney
  • Peanut Butter Mousse Pie
    w/ Oreo cookie crust
 4.5 out of 5
5910 ratings		 est. 2003; serving an innovative take on classic American comfort food in historic building (circa 1852) w/ 2 outdoor patios
MotorinoSee Motorino Video ($$)
(1129 ratings)

349 E 12th St Map It!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 777-2644
www.motorinopizza.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "New York"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Pizza Perfection"
  • Pizza - Colatura Di Alici
    white thin-crust pizza w/ buffalo mozzarella, onion, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, chili, & olives
  • Brussels Sprout Pizza
    Fior di latte, garlic, pecorino, smoked pancetta, olive; looks good
  • Marinara Pizza
    oregano, garlic, sea salt (no cheese)
 4.0 out of 5
1129 ratings		 Other Recipes: Tiramisu
Mussel and Burger Bar ($$)
(1179 ratings)

9200 Taylorsville Rd Map It!
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 384-4834
www.mussel-burger-bar.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Tastes of the Tropics"
  • Argentinian Burger
    burger w/ provaletta (thick cut provolone cheese), caramelized onions, chorizo
  • Bacon Cinna-Bomb
    cinnabon w/ bacon bits inside cinnamon filling topped w/ pineapple-rum ice cream; "maybe my favorite dessert of all time" -Michael Symon
 4.5 out of 5
1179 ratings		 neighborhood bar and grill w/ a "chef's attitude"
Oak and Embers Tavern ($$)
(347 ratings)

8003 Mayfield Rd Map It!
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-4030
www.oakandemberstavern.co...
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Finger-Licking Good"
  • Burnt Ends in Borbon BBQ Sauce
    slow smoked beef brisket caps served w/ plantain chips
  • Smoked Chorizo Meatloaf
    served open faced & topped w/ bourbon BBQ sauce, onion straws & cheddar cheese
 4.0 out of 5
347 ratings		 husband-and-wife team serving southern comfort food (BBQ)
Park's BBQ ($$$)
(2202 ratings)

955 S Vermont Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 380-1717
www.parksbbq.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stretchy Pants Required"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"
  • Rib Eye Bulgogi
    signature dish of Korean cuisine; thinly sliced beef marinated in soy based sauce; served w/ traditional sides like kimchi & spicy cucumber; "chopstick, mouth" -Antonia Lofaso
  • American Wagyu Boneless Short Rib
    looks good
  • Bone-In Short Rib
    marinated for 24 hrs; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2202 ratings		 opened in 2003; classic Korean BBQ restaurant w/ an extensive menu & grill-it-yourself-at-your-table meats
Paulina Market ($$)
(415 ratings)

3501 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-6272
www.paulinamarket.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Salty and Smoky in the Windy City"
  • Smoked Polish Sausage
    garlic & pork
 4.5 out of 5
415 ratings		 since 1949; market/butcher shop
Peg Leg Porker ($$)
(3459 ratings)

903 Gleaves St Map It!
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 829-6023
peglegporker.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Bring on the Bratwurst"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Big Game, Big Eats"
  • Memphis Sushi
    sausage & cheese platter w/saltines; add BBQ sauce
  • Ribs
    dry (non-sauced) baby-back rib smoked for 3-4 hrs; looks good
  • Smoked Green Beans
    w/ bacon; one of best selling sides
  • BBQ Pork Nachos
    cheese, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, jalapeneos; "best nachos I've ever had" -Aaron Sanchez; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
3459 ratings		 opened in 2013; award winning BBQ w/ owner who lost his leg at age 17 fighting bone cancer...and hence the restaurant name
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten ($$)
(899 ratings)

1422 Grand St Map It!
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 683-5465
www.pilsenerhaus.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Meat, Meat and More Meat"
  • Sauerbraten
    beef shoulder braised in red wine, apple cider, & juniper berries w/ pretzel dumplings, caramelized pearl onions, apple braised red cabbage & bacon; takes 5 days to make; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
899 ratings		 authentic Austro-Hungarian restaurant set in a turn-of-the-century bier hall w/ an adjoining, sunny biergarten & offering over 70 handcrafted biers
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar ($$)
(2809 ratings)

1800 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-1411
www.plancheck.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Comedy and Cooking in the City of Angels"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • Dynamite Crab Dip
    Dungeness crab meat w/ masago, tomato, nori, "dynamite" sauce, bechamel sauce & ciabatta toast; "everything you want in a dip x100" -Brad Miller
  • Pastrami Fries
    fries topped w/ pastrami gravy & pickles
  • PCB (Plan Check Burger)
    top seller burger; Americanized dashi cheese, KETCHUP LEATHER, schmaltz onions, mixed pickles, crunch bun; looks good
  • Smokey Fried Chicken
    jidori chicken, smoked milk gravy, yam preserves, spicy pickled okra; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2809 ratings		 est. 2012; serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along w/ unique cocktails, premium whiskeys & craft beers; multiple locations
PublicanSee Publican Video ($$$)
(3408 ratings)

837 W Fulton Market Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555
thepublicanrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hamburger Heaven"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Totally Fried"
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Salty and Smoky in the Windy City"
  • PQM Burger
    caramelized onions, Dijon sauce mix, cheese; looks good
  • Spicy Pork Rinds
  • Avocado Salad
    tomato, cucumber, shabazi & fried garlic
  • Braised Pork Belly
 4.0 out of 5
3408 ratings		 beer-focused restaurant offering an eclectic menu inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall
Rays PlaceSee Rays Place Video ($$)
(311 ratings)

135 Franklin Ave Map It!
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-2233
raysplacekent.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
  • Mo-Fo Burger
    double-bacon cheeseburger w/ mushrooms; served w/ knife down the burger (it's that big); looks good
 4.0 out of 5
311 ratings		 opened in 1937
Resto [CLOSED] ($$$)
(579 ratings)

111 E 29th St Map It!
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-5585
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Large Format Feast (Spring Goat)
    you get the whole animal prepared in various dishes; bring lot of your friends; order in advance
 3.5 out of 5
579 ratings		 [CLOSED]
Rocklands Barbeque ($$)
(393 ratings)

2418 Wisconsin Ave NW Map It!
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-2558
rocklands.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent D.C. Dining"
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Spare Ribs
  • The Pearl
    mac & cheese, barbequed baked beans, chopped pork & Rocklands barbeque sauce, stacked for easy eating; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
393 ratings		 opened in 1990
Rum House [CLOSED] ($$)
(380 ratings)

2112 Perkins Palms Ave Map It!
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 930-4480
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Tastes of the Tropics"
  • B's Brisket Melt
    chopped beef brisket, jack cheese, onions, sauteed mushrooms, spinach, creole horseradish aioli; looks good
  • Mile High Key Lime Pie
    homemade pie w/ a mile high meringue & a drizzle of Keke key lime liquor
 4.0 out of 5
380 ratings		 [CLOSED]; offering Caribbean-influenced cuisine w/ casual outdoor patio including rope swing bar stools; pastry chef Ron Ben-Israel made guest appearance
Salt + Smoke ($$)
(2230 ratings)

6525 Delmar Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 727-0200
saltandsmokestl.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Decadent Regional Dishes"
  • Burnt End Toasted Ravs
    deep-fried ravioli stuffed w/ burnt end mix; served w/ white BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; smoked for 4-5 hrs; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
2230 ratings		 casual setting serving BBQ, bourbon & beer
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
Seti's Polish BoysSee Seti's Polish Boys Video ($)
(41 ratings)

W 4242 Lorain Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 240-0745
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Between Bread"
  • Polish Boy
    Sausage, coleslaw, fries sandwich
 4.5 out of 5
41 ratings
Slap's BBQ ($$)
(1275 ratings)

553 Central Ave Map It!
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 213-3736
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Sweet and Savory"
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; rubbed & smoked in hickory & oak for 2 hrs, wrapped in foil w/ brown sugar & smoked more; looks good
  • Smoked Turkey Breast
  • Warm Baked Potato Casserole
    everything in loaded baked potato in casserole form; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
1275 ratings		 own & operated by 2 brothers who won BBQ competitions
Sokolowski's University Inn [CLOSED]See Sokolowski's University Inn Video ($$)
(573 ratings)

1201 University Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 771-9236
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Pierogies
    large potato & cheese dumpling soaked in butter
 4.5 out of 5
573 ratings		 [CLOSED]; Est. in 1923
Stacked STL ($$)
(891 ratings)

7637 Ivory Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 544-4900
stackedstl.com
As Seen On:
Burgers, Brew & 'Que, Episode: "Smoked and Stacked"
  • Big Fat Greek Burger
    burger w/ roasted red pepper hummus, pickled cucumbers & red onions, spinach, Kalamata olive relish & feta on wheat bun
  • Bourbon Bacon Caramel Brownie
    topped w/ ice cream
 4.5 out of 5
891 ratings
Michael Symon (bio)   (88 restaurants)    
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