Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has made his way to New Jersey on several occasions for his show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" where he tours the country and stops at popular restaurants to try their recipes.
The "Flavortown" culinary star has explored all kinds of restaurants across the country, while also travelling to throughout different counties and towns in the Garden State.
Fieri is making his return to New Jersey in 2024. He visited Cave Bistro in Avon-By-The-Sea for the Aug. 2 episode. His visit to Skratch Kitchen in Bradley Beach will air on Aug. 30 and Seed to Sprout in Avon will be featured on the Sept. 6 show.
New Jersey is home to some of the best and most famous restaurants in the country, but which ones has Fieri visited on his show that has been airing on The Food Network since 2007.
Here is a list of every Jersey restaurant Fieri visited on his iconic food show.
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NJ restaurants featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Tick Tock Diner; Clifton: 2008 - Fieri dedicated a whole episode to visiting classic New Jersey restaurants back in 2008. In his search, he found the legendary Tick Tock Diner. Unfortunately, the Garden State episode of DDD is not available for streaming on Max as of Aug. 7, unlike almost all of their other episodes.
Bayway Diner; Linden: 2008 - One of the first restaurants that Fieri visited, this diner serves their classic menu items such as the Philly Cheesesteak, Joe's Famous Tri-color Pasta with Chicken and the Bayway Monster Burger.
Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory; Jersey City: 2008 - The North Jersey spot that has been around since the 1960s, Brownstone serves a great variety of pancake and a great amount of other breakfast items. Fieri tried the Honky Tonk Pancakes made with peanut butter chips and sauce topped with slices of fresh banana.
White Manna; Hackensack: 2008 - Fieri needed to try the iconic North Jersey sliders from White Manna. The chef tried a single and a double with cheese, onions and fresh ground beef.
Hightstown Diner; Hightstown: 2008 - In Fieri's first New Jersey diner tour, he stopped by the Hightstown Diner to try their homemade hash that is still served fresh today.
Jefferson Diner; Lake Hopatcong: 2008 - When Fieri went to the Jefferson Diner, he tried the homemade moussaka.
Mustache Bill's Diner; Barnegat Light: 2008 - Fieri headed down to South Jersey to try the Cyclops pancake with a fried egg in the middleat Mustache Bill's Diner.
The Ritz Diner; Livingston: 2008 - The celebrity chef ate a scratch made pie at the Ritz Diner. The restaurant also serves famous milkshakes, cookies and over a 100 more items.
Skylark Diner & Lounge; Edison: 2008 - On DDD, Fieri decided to switch things up and when he visited Skylark Diner, He actually tried a drink, their Orange Martini made with Tang.
10th Avenue Burrito Co; Belmar: August 2010 - The spot serves authentic Mexican dishes down the shore, like their smothered burritos. Fieri tried their Pork Mole platter before continuing his tour.
George's Place; Cape May: August 2010 - On this visit, Fieri samples the turkey confit and classic Greek leg of lamb.
Quahog's Seafood Shack; Stone Harbor: August 2010 - Quahog's serves fresh seafood with a South American twist, as Fieri states in his episode. Their menu has many unique items like shrimp empanadas and lobster tacos. The culinary celebrity tried their taco barbeque fish ribs, a Brazilian dish served in South Jersey.
Maui's Dog House; Wildwood: November 2010 - Whether you want a traditional hot dog, or a signature dog with gourmet toppings, Maui's has a ton of options. Sauerkrautand homemade spicy mustard and beef sauce hot dogs were featured on the episode.
La Isla Restaurant; Hoboken: December 2012 - This restaurant serves world-class Cuban food with an array of flavors. Fieri tried the Papa Rellena and Tasajo Con Boniato. The caption on the Food Network's description of the show said "Guy stopped in and ate so much of the spicy food, his eyeballs started sweating."
Marie's Italian Specialties; Chatham Township: January 2013 - This spot served "real deal Italian" as Fieri says in the episode. The chef tried their baked chicken with a side of their signature mac and cheese.
Ernest and Son; Brigantine: December 2014 - This meat market has been around since 1977 founded by Ernest Storino and his son, Sam. The current owner, Mel Cortellessa, bought the business in 2007 and has been working at the shop since he was 13. The eatery does real butchering of all types of meat from fresh chicken to beef, lamb, pork and more. Fieri tried their homemade jerky and sausage sandwich when he visited their market.
Oyster Creek Inn Restaurant and Boat Bar; Leeds Point: December 2014 - This is a spot where you can eat with a view. The restaurant that has been serving customers for generations and let Fieri try the clams Mexicali.
Kelsey & Kim's Southern Cafe; Atlantic City: February 2015 - The restaurant that highlights southern flavors such as collard greens, fried chicken, and pork chops. Fieri tried their famous turkey chops and pig's feet in his episode of "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
The Anchorage Tavern Restaurant; Somers Point: March 2015 - Fieri heads back down the shore to try their white clam dinner and flounder with crab.
The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co; Somers Point: March 2015 - The South Jersey staple is known for its grilled cheese with a crab cake in the middle of the sandwich. Fieri tried the legendary sandwich on his visit.
Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza; Northfield: March 2015 - The culinary star called this the "real deal authentic pizza joint." He tried their grandma pie with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, chopped garlic and anchovies.
Piccini Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza; Ocean City: Jan. 2016 - A eatery that is right by the beach, Piccini offers a unique bacon cheeseburger pizza that Fieri gave a try in this episode.
Sam's Rialto Bar & Grill; Pleasantville: January 2016 - What is described as a "staple to the community" in the episode, Sam's serves southern style comfort food. Fieri had their famous chicken and waffles during his stop.
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House; Atlantic City: January 2016 - Fieri says this joint "sails way beyond basic bar food." He tried their Three Way sandwich with the mango barbecue sauce.
Jammin' Crepes; Princeton: December 2016 - This restaurant serves all type of crepes from fruit, veggie and meat-filled options. Fieri didn't just try the crepes. He also indulged in their famous Jammin' turkey club.
Jersey Girl Cafe; Hamilton Township: December 2016 - The cafe serves all sorts of sandwiches from wraps to paninis. Fieri tried a steak sandwich with lean beef and Jersey ripe tomatoes.
Dolce & Clemente's; Robbinsville: January 2017 - An authentic Italian deli and restaurant serves classics such as homemade sausage, salads, breads and pastas. Fieri tried their prosciutto bread from their menu.
Bagel Street Grill; Plainsboro Township: May 2017 - Of course New Jersey knows how to serve bagels. The chief got to experience Jersey bagels first hand as he tried the Jalapeño Bagel at Bagel Street Grill.
Rocky Hill Inn & Tavern; Rocky Hill: May 2017 - Rumor has it George Washington used to lounge at the inn. Now they serve pub food such as their famous disco fries which Fieri loved in the episode.
Vincentown Diner; Southampton: May 2017 - Fieri tried the Vincentown Diner's famous Mile High Meatloaf made with local grass-fed beef, green and red peppers, white onions and roasted garlic.
Haldi Chowk Authentic Indian; Middletown Township: June 2022 - Fieri gets his taste of New Jersey Indian food with the famous Garam Masala for the Tandoori Chicken.
Turf Surf & Earth; Somerville: June 2022 - A joint that has a great amount of vegan options, including the mushroom po' boy sandwich with vegan pepper jack cheese, plant-based mayonnaise and chipotle mayonnaise, oyster mushrooms.
The Chubby Pickle; Highlands: July 2022 - A fun name with fun food options, the restaurant treated Fieri to its famous Korean chili wings served with an array of flavors and seasoning.
Big Pinks BBQ; Bridgewater Township: July 2022 - Big Pinks BBQ is a famous food truck that serves classic barbeque food. The television chef tried their "Abe Frohman" sausage sandwich served with Mexican cheese and onions rings on a potato roll.
Moo Yai Thai Restaurant; Sea Bright: July 2022 - Fieri needed to try some New Jersey Thai food so he stopped at Moo Yai Thai Restaurant. He tried their fried and sautéed pork which are both marinated in soy sauce.
Joe's Meat Market; South Bound Brook: August 2022 - A deli that serves their own quality meats along with sandwiches, pastas and other dishes. The family-run eatery have been serving customers for over 30 years. The culinary celebrity ate The Sloppy Joe during his visit.
Cave Bistro; Avon-By-The-Sea; August 2024 - In one of the newest episodes of DDD, Fieri traveled back to the Jersey Shore to try Cave Bistro's roasted octopus with chermoula sauce and house-pickled vegetables, and a bone marrow burger topped with raclette cheese. Brian Quinn from the television series "Impractical Jokers" also stopped by for their burger and seafood.
