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Loops ($)
(252 ratings)

1629 Northwest Blvd Map It!
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 670-8808
www.loopsgoodfood.com/
  • "Classic" (Gyro)
    fresh carved gyro on a grilled pita w/ lettuce, tomato, onions & tzatziki sauce; looks good
  • Italian Beef
    served on a haogie w/ hot/mild giardiniera; looks good
4.0 out of 5
252 ratings
est. 2010; 2 Greek brothers who brought their Chicago-hometown favorites to Columbus; "Loops" is in reference to the elevated train which circles Chicago in a loop
Lucius QSee Lucius Q Video ($$)
(338 ratings)

1131 Broadway Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-4227
luciusq.com
  • BBQ 3-Way
    spaghetti topped w/ brisket chili & cheese
  • Pendleton Porker
    sandwich w/ pulled pork, pork belly, onion bacon jam, smoked cheddar, Carolina Gold; looks good
4.0 out of 5
338 ratings
Midwest barbecue joint with a modern-industrial vibe serving authentic BBQ, southern sides, and live entertainment
Lucky's CafeSee Lucky's Cafe Video ($$)
(1143 ratings)

777 Starkweather Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 622-7773
www.luckyscafe.com
  • Biscuits and Gravy
    "one of most the soul-satisfying dishes I have eaten in my life...better than I've had in the South"-Michael Symon; looks good; cheddar scallion biscuits topped with soft scrambled eggs and sausage gravy; served w/ hash brown potatoes & grapes; looks good
  • Lucky Reuben
    corned beef, sauerkraut, rye bread and Thousand Island dressing all house made, served with Swiss cheese, chips & a pickle; Guy got goosebumps eating it; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1143 ratings
farm-to-table restaurant w/ garden in backyard; almost everything is made from scratch; where Michael Symon stopped by at DDD airing (friend of chef/owner)
Mabel's BBQ ($$)
(1320 ratings)

2050 E 4th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 417-8823
www.mabelsbbq.com
  • "Boss Hog" Sandwich
    pork belly, coleslaw, maple & mustard glaze, house bbq, potato bun, served w/ collard greens; looks good
  • Loaded Fried Potatoes
    chopped brisket, cheddar sauce & chiles on fried potatoes; "championship brisket" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
1320 ratings
est. 2016; Cleveland-style barbecue restaurant w/ community tables; owned by chef Michael Symon; guest appearance: chef Marc Murphy; Other Recipes: Poppy Seed Coleslaw
Melt Bar and GrilledSee Melt Bar and Grilled Video ($$)
(1079 ratings)

14718 Detroit Ave Map It!
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 226-3699
meltbarandgrilled.com
  • Melt Challenge
    "monster" grilled cheese featuring 13 different cheeses, 3 slices of grilled bread & a pile of hand-cut fries & slaw (all over 5-lbs); eat all to be awarded a Melt t-shirt or Melt Pint Glass, a $10 gift card your name on online Melt Challenge Hall of Fame; challenge - 5-lb patti melt + fries; Adam won
  • Godfather
    sandwich made of 3 cheese lasagna, fresh fennel-oregano pasta sheets, sun-dried tomato pesto and pureed roasted garlic, provolone served on garlic spiked bread; looks good
  • "Reverend Horton Meat" Burger
    2 grilled cheeses deep fried as buns, 4 ground steak burgers, bacon & American cheese; "impossible to forget!" -Courtney Rada
  • Parmageddon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    customer favorite; grilled cheese sandwich w/ potato & onion pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, sauteed onions, sharp cheddar; looks good
  • Parmageddon
    local favorite; grilled cheese sandwich w/ potato & onion pierogi, fresh napa vodka kraut, sauteed onions, sharp cheddar; "that is one of the best grilled cheeses I've ever had!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Tokyo Tuna Melt
    tuna steak marinated for 24 hrs, grilled & sliced in muenster grilled cheese w/ wasabi-ginger dressing; looks good
  • Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
    grilled cheese sandwich w/ fried chicken tenders, sweet corn puree, garlic spinach, mashed potatoes & sharp cheddar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1079 ratings
#41 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 2006; specialize on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches; get an approved Melt logo tattoo (design on its website) & get 25% for life; multiple locations in Ohio
Melt Eclectic CafeSee Melt Eclectic Cafe Video ($$)
(597 ratings)

4100 Hamilton Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 818-8951
www.meltcincy.com
  • Vegan Chili
    using textured vegetable protein instead of ground beef; "so delicious even the carnivores crave it!" (from its website); served 3-way (on spaghetti & topped w/ cheese); owner/chef likes to add Sriracha sauce; looks good
  • Yeehaw BBQ Sandwich
    chicken, Seitan or Tempeh w/ roma tomatoes, housemade Pico de Gallo (fresh roma tomato, minced jalapenos, cilantro & finely chopped red onion, drizzled w/ lots of housemade BBQ sauce & melted nuenster on a whole wheat hoagie; (vegetarian & vegan options available); looks good
4.0 out of 5
597 ratings
since 2005; serving gourmet sandwiches & salads including a large variety of Vegan, Vegetarian options; moved from original airing location (4165 Hamilton Ave); Other Recipes: Coconut Lime Chicken Stew
MomochoSee Momocho Video ($$)
(946 ratings)

1835 Fulton Rd Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 694-2122
www.momocho.com
  • Guacamole
    6 variations; Guy had smoked trout & bacon guac; served w/ warm cumin chips for dipping; looks good
  • Machaca
    pulled coffee- & ancho-rubbed grilled & braised beef brisket; served w/ corn tortilla, chili rajitas, Cotija cheese, guacamole; looks good
4.0 out of 5
946 ratings
everything made from scratch every day
Oak and Embers Tavern ($$)
(347 ratings)

8003 Mayfield Rd Map It!
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-4030
www.oakandemberstavern.co...
  • 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)
Palookaville Chili [CLOSED] ($)
(29 ratings)

3900 Lorain Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4810
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Cleveland"
  • Chicken Verde Chili
    Jeff got it on macaroni w/ "the works" (sour cream, onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese); looks good
4.0 out of 5
29 ratings
[CLOSED]; serves lunch only
Parkview Nite Club ($$)
(157 ratings)

1261 W 58th St Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-1341
www.parkviewniteclub.com
  • Chipotle Pork Tacos
    two smoked pork tacos topped w/ a hot salsa, honey chipotle & cheddar cheese, served w/ side of sour cream; looks good
  • Smoked Salmon BLT
    fan favorite; house-smoked salmon with bacon, lettuce & tomato ciabatta bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
157 ratings
"A Cool Place For Shady People" (from its website); "nice bar-bar w/ really good food"; live music available (check online calendar)
Pho Lang ThangSee Pho Lang Thang Video ($$)
(745 ratings)

1828 Race St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 376-9177
pholangthang.com
  • Banh Mi Dac Biet
    house specialty; banh mi sandwich w/ headcheese, pate, BBQ pork, Vietnamese bologna, pickled cucumber, cilantro, garlic mayo in a baguette
  • Pho (Noodle Soup)
    Guy got Dac Biet pho (rare steak, meatballs, brisket, tendon, tripe) w/ rice noodles & 20-hr beef broth; looks good
4.0 out of 5
745 ratings
opened in 2010; at Findlay Market (oldest market in Ohio...in 1852); moved from airing location (114 W Elder St)
Pierogi Mountain ($)
(289 ratings)

105 N Grant Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-3139
4.0 out of 5
289 ratings
moved from airing location (2216 Summit St); Other Recipes: Potato-Cheddar Pierogi
Plum [CLOSED] ($$)
(132 ratings)

4133 Lorain Ave Map It!
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 938-8711
  • General Tso's Whole Fried Chicken
    entire quartered bird, brined, breaded & deep fried then coated in General Tso's sauce; served w/ miso-peanut coleslaw; looks good
4.0 out of 5
132 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2016; upscale establishment serving elevated new American cuisine w/ an extensive drink menu
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
Roc-A-Fellas ($)
(122 ratings)

11055 Reading Rd Map It!
Sharonville, OH 45241
(513) 769-3128
www.rocafellas.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Cincinnati, OH"
  • The Bronx Bomber Challenge
    8-lb stuffed pizza w/ ham, sausage, pepperoni, bacon, cheese; 2 persons, 2 drinks in 30 min; Casey team won
4.0 out of 5
122 ratings
since 2006; specializing in NY-style pizza
Senate Restaurant [CLOSED]See Senate Restaurant Video ($$)
(903 ratings)

1212 Vine St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-2020
  • Croque Madame Hot Dog
    hot dog w/ shaved ham, sourdough, roasted squash, sauce bechamel, sunnyside egg & chives
  • Booty & the Belly Sandwich
    braised pork belly & braised pork shoulder, pulled & sauteed in homemade BBQ sauce serve on brioche bun w/ apple celery root slaw & 2 onion rings; looks good (and sloppy!)
  • Korean Hot Dog
    homemade kimchi, beef hotdog, braised short rib, pickled cucumber, brioche bun; looks good
4.0 out of 5
903 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; specialize in "gourmet street food" esp. hot dogs w/ gourmet toppings; Other Recipes: Braised Pork Belly
Skyline Chili ($)
(377 ratings)

290 Ludlow Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 221-2142
www.skylinechili.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • 5-Way Chili Spaghetti
    steaming spaghetti covered w/ homemade chili, topped w/ beans, onions & a mound of shredded cheddar cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
377 ratings
est. 1949; multiple locations
Sweet Carrot [CLOSED] ($$)
(594 ratings)

1417 W 5th Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 488-7151
  • Smothered Brisket Corn Cake
    savory, griddled & naturally gluten-free; smothered w/ slaw, our off-the-hook corn salsa & homemade sauce; loaded w/ a scoop of Mac; looks good
  • Smothered Ohio Chicken Meatball Sandwich
    sweet yeast rolls, buttered & griddled; smothered w/ slaw, corn salsa & homemade sauce; served w/ bread & butter pickles; looks good
4.0 out of 5
594 ratings
[CLOSED]; former food truck that bought the local community market & made it a full blown restaurant
Taste of BelgiumSee Taste of Belgium Video ($$)
(1233 ratings)

1135 Vine St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 396-5800
www.authenticwaffle.com
  • Belgian Pretzel
    served w/ side of beer-cheese
  • Belgian Waffle
    Belgian way is to eat it plain; looks good
  • Carbonnades
    Belgian beef stew; beer-braised beef, frites, salad
4.0 out of 5
1233 ratings
opened in 2011; started in 2007 baking waffles at the back of a produce store at Findlay Market...a few weeks later it was so popular he had to find his own place; official waffle of the Cincinnati Reds
Terrys Turf Club ($$)
(891 ratings)

4618 Eastern Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 533-4222
  • Burger w/ Burgundy Wine Sauce
    top seller; burger is multi-spiced including "Grains of Paradise" & comes w/ Swiss cheese; looks good (and sloppy)
  • Filet Mignon Chili
    50/50 pork loin and filet mignon, plus ground chuck (for fatty flavor); looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
crazy-fun outside decor, inside is full of neon
Thurman Cafe ($$)
(1149 ratings)

183 Thurman Ave Map It!
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 443-1570
www.thethurmancafe.com
  • Thurman Burger
    burger overloaded with ham, mozzarella, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, sauteed onions, pickle, peppers, and mayo with chips and a pickle spear; large burger; looks good
  • Thurmanator
    2 12-oz burgers; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1149 ratings
#35 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Tom + Chee [CLOSED]See Tom + Chee Video ($)
(252 ratings)

133 E Court St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-2433
  • The Armagoetta
    grilled cheese sandwich: goetta (Cincinnati sausage patty), Pepper Jack cheese, grilled hot peppers, fried onions & sweet hot mustard; looks good
  • Blueberry Blue Grilled Cheese Doughnut
    grilled cheese sandwich: mozzarella, blue cheese, blueberry compote w/ sliced glazed doughnut as buns; looks messy (good)
4.0 out of 5
252 ratings
[CLOSED]; #76 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2009; creative selections of grilled cheese; menu varies; Tom+Chee is restaurant lingo for Tomato & Cheese (tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwich)
Tony Packo'sSee Tony Packo's Video ($$)
(574 ratings)

1902 Front St Map It!
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 691-1953
www.tonypacko.com
  • M.O.A.D. (Mother of All Dogs)
    foot-long Hungarian sausage topped w/ mustard, onions, hot dog sauce (meat chili) & shredded cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
574 ratings
est. 1932; trivia: made famous by Klinger's mention in TV's M*A*S*H; where celebrities sign hot dog buns that are cased & mounted on walls
Camp Washington ChiliSee Camp Washington Chili Video ($)
(289 ratings)

3005 Colerain Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 541-0061
www.campwashingtonchili.c...
  • Chili spaghetti
  • Chili
    sweet & salty tomato-based w/ bull meat round; served minimally on spaghetti ("two way")
  • 5 Way Chili
    spaghetti, chili, beans, chopped white onions, shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese; looks good
3.5 out of 5
289 ratings
#65 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1940; James Beard Award (American Regional Classic); open 24-hours a day, 6 days a week; chili ordered 3-way (spaghetti+chili+mound of shredded cheese), 4-way (+onions or beans), or 5-way (+onions+beans)
Company 7 BBQ ($$)
(300 ratings)

1001 S Main St Map It!
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 836-2777
www.company7bbq.com
  • Smoked Beef Brisket
    specialty; smoked for 12-18 hrs
3.5 out of 5
300 ratings
founded by a family of firefighters; 1920's firehouse theme; "First Responders (Firefighters, Police Officers, military personnel, etc.) always receive a discount" (from its website); has drive-thru
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