‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ is without a doubt one of the most iconic Food Network shows on TV!
Guy Fieri, the iconic host responsible for the show’s success, has a knack for sniffing out unknown, underrated, or underappreciated restaurants around the country and helping them reach their full potential by highlighting their best dishes on his show.
Oddly enough, while the show has gone on for 51 seasons and featured thousands of restaurants across over 650 episodes, only seven restaurants in the District have been featured on the show!
Washington, D.C. restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Comet Ping Pong
A perfect spot to hang out with a few friends and enjoy yourselves with some ping pong, good pizza and wings, live music, and cold drinks!
This place is fun and doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is exactly why we love it so much and probably why it’s become such a local staple.
Signature dish: Pizza and Fried Mac and Cheese Bites
Website: cometpingpong.com
Address: 5037 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar
This simple spot does classic dishes and serves them up with a level of charm that attracts groups of locals and tourists alike!
The down-to-earth vibe you tend to find at a quality dive bar is here without too much of the grime or grunge you tend to find at such establishments, which to us is a plus.
Signature dish: Fried Chicken
Website: tuneinndc.com
Address: 331 1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Carving Room
This spot is all about the meat, which is house-cured, slow-roasted, and seasoned to perfection.
At Carving Room, you won’t see them using gimmicks or trends, just high-quality food prepared by people who genuinely care!
Signature dish: Roast Pork Sandwich
Website: carvingroom.com
Address: 140 M St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Bub and Pop’s
This iconic sandwich shop has just moved to a brand new location in NoMa after unexpectedly closing at its previous spot.
Bub and Pop’s is a throwback from another era, and while its new location will have a new look, in the past, this place has been all about making things in-house, from the side pickles to the desserts!
Signature dish: Any sandwich or homemade desserts
Website: bubandpops.com
Address: 100 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Toki Underground
Toki Underground has continued its meteoric rise since its appearance on ‘Triple D’ roughly a decade ago; just last year, Toki Underground appeared in the Michelin Guide to D.C. with a Bib Gourmand distinction!
Nowadays, you’ll need to make sure that you make a reservation since they no longer accept walk-ins as a result of their success.
Signature dish: Ramen and dumplings
Website: tokiunderground.com
Address: 1234 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Oohh’s & Aahh’s Gourmet Deli
This Soul Food spot is the real deal, offering truly iconic classics like Macaroni and Cheese or the Cajun shrimp and grits.
Oohh’s & Aahh’s Gourmet Deli is worth the visit!
Signature dish: Macaroni and Cheese or Chicken Wings
Website: oohhsnaahhs.com
Address:
- 1005 U St NW
- 5933 Georgia Ave NW
Tortilla Cafe
This authentic Latin-American spot is serving up some seriously superb Salvadorian and Mexican dishes like pupusas, tacos, tamales, and so much more!
This family-run place, right by Eastern Market, is one of the greatest spots that you have to check out at least once!
Signature dish: Pork & Cheese Pupusas
Website: tortillacafe.com
Address: 210 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003