Best Thing I Ever Ate Updates: Which Restaurants Are Still Open?
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Season 1
— 61 of 88 still open
12 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Gates Bar-B-Q | Kansas City, MO | — | Open |
| Pilot | Blue Ribbon (Blue Ribbon Brasserie) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| Pilot | Bandera | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| Pilot | Upstairs On the Square | Cambridge, MA | — | Closed |
| Pilot | Shopsin's | New York, NY | — | Open |
| Pilot | Jane Bistro | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| Pilot | Caffe Dante (Dante) | New York, NY | — | New owners |
| Pilot | Restaurant Guy Savoy, Caesars Palace | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 1 | Balthazar | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | Rawley's Drive In | Fairfield, CT | — | Open |
| 1 | Joss Sushi (Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar) | Annapolis, MD | — | Open |
| 1 | Lola | Seattle, WA | — | Open |
| 1 | The Red Cat | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Publican | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 1 | Lolita | Cleveland, OH | — | Closed |
| 1 | Benny's Seafood Restaurant | Miami, FL | — | Closed |
| 2 | North Main BBQ | Euless, TX | — | Closed |
| 2 | Dinosaur Bar B Que | Syracuse, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | Pascal's Manale (Pascal's Manale by Dickie Brennan & Co.) | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 2 | Ronnie's Ribs, Wings and Other Things | Richmond, VA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Daisy May's | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 2 | Yank Sing | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 2 | The Salt Lick | Driftwood, TX | — | Open |
| 3 | Father's Office | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Nopa | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Boccalone Salumeria | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Dynamo Donut and Coffee | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Choice Market | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 3 | JCT Kitchen | Atlanta, GA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Animal | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Hodad's | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Woodberry Kitchen | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 4 | Bi-Rite Creamery | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Stand | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Tru | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 4 | Al Forno | Providence, RI | — | Open |
| 4 | Luna Park | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 4 | Brigtsen's Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 4 | Riva Restaurant | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Graziella's | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Gino's East | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 5 | Five Points | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 5 | Little Dom's | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Pizzeria Bianco | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 5 | Max Brenner | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Osteria | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 5 | Serious Pie | Seattle, WA | — | Open |
| 6 | Joe's Stone Crab | Miami Beach, FL | — | Open |
| 6 | Zarela | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Lucky's | Montecito, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | The Jug Handle Inn | Cinnaminson, NJ | — | Open |
| 6 | Tree Bistro | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Hog Island Oyster Co. | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Ritz Seafood | Voorhees Township, NJ | — | Closed |
| 6 | Dahlia Lounge | Seattle, WA | — | Closed |
| 7 | Café 222 | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Ann Sather | Chicago, IL | — | Relocated |
| 7 | BLD | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 7 | Jacques Torres | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Hugo's | Valley Village, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Big Al's Diner | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 7 | Golden West Café | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 7 | Matt's Big Breakfast | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 8 | Seti's Truck (Seti's Polish Boys) | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 8 | Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Langer's Deli | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Prune | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Carmen's Deli (Del Buono's Bakery & Carmen's Deli) | Bellmawr, NJ | — | Open |
| 8 | Yellow Submarine | Maple Shade, NJ | — | Open |
| 8 | Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery | Santa Monica, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Chaps Pit Beef | Baltimore, MD | — | Relocated |
| 9 | Panzarotti Pizza King (The Panzarotti Spot) | Camden, NJ | — | Renamed |
| 9 | Buddakan | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 9 | The Spotted Pig | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 9 | Chico's Tacos | El Paso, TX | — | Open |
| 9 | Joan's on Third | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Sarita's Pupuseria | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | White Manna Hamburgers | Hackensack, NJ | — | Open |
| 9 | Uncle Lou's (Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken) | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 10 | Crustacean | Beverly Hills, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Bouchon | Yountville, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Olives, W Hotel | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | Frontera Grill | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 10 | I Trulli | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | Bolete | Bethlehem, PA | — | Open |
| 10 | Anchor & Hope | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 10 | Chinois on Main | Santa Monica, CA | — | Open |
Season 2
— 72 of 102 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beachcomber BBQ & Grill | St Simons Island, GA | — | Open |
| 1 | The Rotunda at Neiman-Marcus | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | The Patterson House | Nashville, TN | — | Open |
| 1 | Emporio Rulli | Larkspur, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | Boka Restaurant | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 1 | The Colonial Inn (Concord's Colonial Inn) | Concord, MA | — | Open |
| 1 | Casa Adela | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | Peking Gourmet Inn | Falls Church, VA | — | Open |
| 2 | Umami Burger | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Jack's Cosmic Dog | Mount Pleasant, SC | — | Open |
| 2 | Marshland | Sandwich, MA | — | Open |
| 2 | Vine Street Cafe | Shelter Island, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | Chefs of New York | East Northport, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | Duke's Bar B-Que | Orangeburg, SC | — | Open |
| 2 | St. John's Club | Fall River, MA | — | New owners |
| 2 | Alcenia's | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 3 | E.A.T. | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 3 | Zinc Bistro | Scottsdale, AZ | — | Open |
| 3 | Cafe des Artistes | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Artisanal Bistro | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 3 | Le Goulue | Bal Harbour, FL | — | Closed |
| 3 | Bon Ton Cafe (Bon Ton Prime Rib) | New Orleans, LA | — | New owners |
| 3 | Angelini Osteria (Angelini Osteria & Alimentari) | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Bottega | Yountville, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Les Madeleines | Salt Lake City, UT | — | Closed |
| 4 | Pietro's | New York, NY | — | Relocated |
| 4 | The Dillard House | Dillard, GA | — | Open |
| 4 | Tsar Nicoulai, Ferry Building | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Baked | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Kanella (Kanella Grill) | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 4 | Czuchraj Meats | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 5 | Incanto | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Amada | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 5 | Sardinia Enoteca Restaurante | Miami Beach, FL | — | Closed |
| 5 | Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | No. 7 | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Joe Boston's Italian Beef | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 5 | Resto | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 5 | Cold Spring Tavern | Santa Barbara, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | McClure's Pickles | Detroit, MI | — | Relocated |
| 6 | Craftsteak | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Downtown Bakery | Healdsburg, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Paia Fish Market | Paia, HI | — | Open |
| 6 | Kogi BBQ | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Socca | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 6 | A.O.C. | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Union Square Cafe | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Hominy Grill | Charleston, SC | — | Closed |
| 7 | Etats-Unis | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 7 | Buckeye Roadhouse | Mill Valley, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Loteria Grill | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Kee's Chocolates | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Levain Bakery | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | May St. Cafe | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 7 | Jean Georges | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | Akasha | Culver City, CA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Blue Ribbon at Brooklyn Bowl | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | E&O Trading Company (E&O Kitchen and Bar) | San Francisco, CA | — | Renamed |
| 8 | Beach Bakery Cafe | Westhampton Beach, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | Chinatown Brasserie | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Le Bernardin | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | Flo's Clam Shack | Middletown, RI | — | Open |
| 9 | WoodSpoon | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Butter Lane | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 9 | Parc | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 9 | Carneys (Carney's Restaurant) | West Hollywood, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen | New Orleans, LA | — | Closed |
| 9 | The 1770 House (1770 House Restaurant & Inn) | East Hampton, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | House of Prime Rib | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Il Vagabondo | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | The Greenhouse Tavern | Cleveland, OH | — | Closed |
| 10 | Mother's Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 10 | Cabby Shack (Cabbyshack) | Plymouth, MA | — | Open |
| 10 | Strip House Steak House | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Bouchon Bakery | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | Restaurant Iris | Memphis, TN | — | Relocated |
| 10 | Pete and Sam's Restaurant | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 10 | Dangerously Delicious Pies | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 11 | Penang Garden | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Raz'z Bar and Grill | Nashville, TN | — | Closed |
| 11 | Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams | Columbus, OH | — | Open |
| 11 | Jitlada | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Loaves & Fishes | Sagaponack, NY | — | Open |
| 11 | Urban Belly (Urbanbelly) | Chicago, IL | — | Relocated |
| 11 | Devi | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 11 | St. Elmo Steak House | Indianapolis, IN | — | Open |
| 12 | Lopez Southwestern Kitchen | Cleveland Heights, OH | — | Closed |
| 12 | A Salt & Battery | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | D'Angelo Bread (D'Angelo Bakery) | Santa Barbara, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Humphry Slocombe | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | The Modern | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Evvia Estiatorio | Palo Alto, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | The Monday Room | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 12 | Relish | Roswell, GA | — | Closed |
| 13 | Snake River Grill | Jackson, WY | — | Open |
| 13 | Mama's Fish House | Paia, HI | — | Open |
| 13 | Crystal Grill | Greenwood, MS | — | Closed |
| 13 | Ola @ The Sanctuary Hotel | Miami Beach, FL | — | Closed |
| 13 | Piatianni Ristorante | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 13 | Euro Pane | Pasadena, CA | — | Relocated |
| 13 | Rice to Riches | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 13 | PJ's Family Restaurant | Wellfleet, MA | — | Open |
Season 3
— 66 of 93 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mustard's Grill (Mustards Grill) | Napa, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | Drago's Seafood Restaurant | Metairie, LA | — | Open |
| 1 | Rathbun's | Atlanta, GA | — | Closed |
| 1 | Lonesome Dove Western Bistro | Fort Worth, TX | — | Open |
| 1 | RDG Grill + Bar Annie (The Annie Café & Bar) | Houston, TX | — | Renamed |
| 1 | Chosun Galbee | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | The Ranch House | Ojai, CA | — | Closed |
| 1 | Tom's Bar-B-Q | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 2 | Flour Bakery & Cafe | Boston, MA | — | Open |
| 2 | Beano's Cabin | Avon, CO | — | Open |
| 2 | The Foundry on Melrose | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Morimoto | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 2 | Cochon Butcher | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Craigie on Main | Cambridge, MA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Vinegar Hill House | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | Duarte's Tavern | Pescadero, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Sokolowski's | Cleveland, OH | — | Closed |
| 3 | Domilise's Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 3 | Omni Parker House | Boston, MA | — | Open |
| 3 | Magnolias | Charleston, SC | — | Open |
| 3 | Tony Luke's | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 3 | Young's Lobster Pound | Belfast, ME | — | Open |
| 3 | Mana Bu's (Mana Musubi) | Honolulu, HI | — | Renamed |
| 3 | Olneyville NY System | Providence, RI | — | Open |
| 4 | Ted Drewes | Saint Louis, MO | — | Open |
| 4 | Doughnut Plant | Long Island City, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Atlantic Seafood Company | Alpharetta, GA | — | Closed |
| 4 | Cipriani | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 4 | FlipHappy Crepes | Austin, TX | — | Closed |
| 4 | Sant Ambroeus | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Tartine Bakery | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Michael's Genuine Food & Drink | Miami, FL | — | Open |
| 5 | J.G. Melon | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Bobby's Burger Palace | Paramus, NJ | — | Closed |
| 5 | The Cherry Cricket | Denver, CO | — | Open |
| 5 | Pearl's Phat Burgers | Mill Valley, CA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Holeman & Finch Public House | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 5 | The Breslin | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 5 | Louis' Lunch | New Haven, CT | — | Open |
| 5 | Farm Cafe | Portland, OR | — | Closed |
| 6 | Bartolotta | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 6 | The Stanton Social | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Jacques-Imo's Café | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 6 | BLT Steak | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Sra. Martinez | Miami, FL | — | Closed |
| 6 | Alinea | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 6 | Purple Café and Wine Bar | Woodinville, WA | — | Open |
| 7 | Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodle | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Avec | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 7 | Veselka | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Cafe Fanny | Berkeley, CA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Muir Woods Trading Company Cafe | Mill Valley, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Kaaloa's Super J's | Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI | — | Open |
| 8 | A&M Halal | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Peter Luger Steak House | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | The Hitching Post II | Buellton, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Queen Creek Olive Mill | Queen Creek, AZ | — | Open |
| 8 | Table 52 | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 9 | Scarpetta | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Colt and Gray | Denver, CO | — | Closed |
| 9 | FIG | Charleston, SC | — | Open |
| 9 | Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 9 | Mayflower Cafe | Jackson, MS | — | Open |
| 9 | Don Peppe | South Ozone Park, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Topolobampo | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 9 | Ambassador Dining Room | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 10 | Out The Door | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 10 | Schmidt's | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 10 | Cristina's Restaurant | Ketchum, ID | — | Closed |
| 10 | Cafe Juanita | Kirkland, WA | — | Open |
| 10 | Bradley Ogden | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 10 | Versailles | Miami, FL | — | Open |
| 10 | Frasca | Boulder, CO | — | Open |
| 11 | Motorino | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 11 | Linn's of Cambria | Cambria, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Keifers Restaurant | Jackson, MS | — | Open |
| 11 | The Olde Pink House | Savannah, GA | — | Open |
| 11 | Russ & Daughters | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 11 | O-Ya Restaurant | Boston, MA | — | Open |
| 12 | Vetri Ristorante (Vetri Cucina) | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 12 | French Laundry | Yountville, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Ferrara Bakery | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Paynes BBQ | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 12 | Umberto's of New Hyde Park | New Hyde Park, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Stroud's Restaurant & Bar | Fairway, KS | — | Closed |
| 12 | Restaurant DANIEL (Daniel) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 13 | Velvet Tango Room | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 13 | Barrio Chino | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 13 | Abacus | Dallas, TX | — | Closed |
| 13 | The Buena Vista Cafe | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | Blue Bottle Coffee Company | Oakland, CA | — | New owners |
| 13 | Clover Club | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 13 | The Franklin Fountain Ice Cream | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
Season 4
— 63 of 102 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Harvest (The Harvest Restaurant) | Queensbury, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | The Wiener's Circle | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 1 | Kiki's Mexican Restaurant (Kiki's Mexican Restaurant and Bar) | El Paso, TX | — | Open |
| 1 | Smith & Wollensky | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | Shapiro's Deli (Shapiro's Delicatessen) | Indianapolis, IN | — | Open |
| 1 | Model Bakery | St. Helena, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | Cricklewood | Santa Rosa, CA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Philippe, The Original | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 2 | Toulouse Petit | Seattle, WA | — | Open |
| 2 | Mr. Pollo | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 2 | The Butcher Shop Steak House | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 2 | Mr. Lucky's 24/7 | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 2 | El Chorro Lodge | Paradise Valley, AZ | — | Open |
| 2 | Donovan's Steak & Chop House | La Jolla, CA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Hankook Taqueria | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 3 | Spread | San Diego, CA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Tanoreen | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 3 | Swedish Bakery | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 3 | Figs | Charlestown, MA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Richardson' Candy Kitchen | Deerfield, MA | — | Open |
| 3 | Mo-Chica | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory | Brooklyn, NY | — | Relocated |
| 3 | Payard Patisserie | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 4 | Edmart Deli | Pikesville, MD | — | Closed |
| 4 | Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 4 | Jimmy & Drew's | Boulder, CO | — | Closed |
| 4 | Brent's Deli | Northridge, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Sarcone's Deli | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 4 | Tal Bagels | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Charlie the Butcher's Kitchen | Williamsville, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Barney Greengrass | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Creperie Beau Monde | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Employees Only | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Veni Vidi Vici | Atlanta, GA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Aziza | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Fratelli La Bufala | Miami Beach, FL | — | Open |
| 5 | Agnanti Restaurant | Astoria, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Mr. Chow | Miami Beach, FL | — | Closed |
| 5 | Dorothy's Homemade Tamales | Hartsel, CO | — | Closed |
| 6 | Cake Man Raven | New York, NY | — | Relocated |
| 6 | Blue Bottle Coffee at the SFMOMA Rooftop Sculpture Garden | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | The Lady & Sons | Savannah, GA | — | Closed |
| 6 | Cake Flour | Louisville, KY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Chambers Cakes & Cookies | Kansas City, MO | — | Open |
| 6 | Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Two Fat Cats Bakery | Portland, ME | — | Open |
| 7 | Wazuzu | Winchester, NV | — | Open |
| 7 | Cafe Zen | Baltimore, MD | — | Closed |
| 7 | The Continental (The Continental Mid-Town) | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 7 | Ippudo | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 7 | Yellowtail | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 7 | Yang Chow | Pasadena, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Szechuan Gourmet | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 7 | A Single Pebble | Burlington, VT | — | Open |
| 8 | Hog Heaven | Nashville, TN | — | Closed |
| 8 | Harriet's Cheesecakes (Harriet's Cheesecakes Unlimited) | Inglewood, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Three Square Grill | Portland, OR | — | Closed |
| 8 | Gotham Bar and Grill | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Provisions | Nantucket, MA | — | Open |
| 8 | Susan Feniger's Street | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Grant Grill | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Tea & Sympathy | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Valentino | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Di Fara Pizza | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Locanda Verde | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Jar | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Marin Joe's | Corte Madera, CA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Upperline Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Sweet Surrender | Bakersfield, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Fentons Creamery | Oakland, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Bove's Cafe | Burlington, VT | — | Closed |
| 10 | Rosarios Ristorante | Boca Raton, FL | — | Closed |
| 10 | Bayona | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 10 | Katz's Deli | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Schiller's Liquor Bar | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | Al-Noor | Lawndale, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Zankou Chicken | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Kuma's Corner | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 12 | Cafe Habana | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Stefan's at L.A. Farm | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Shake Shack | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 12 | Mandarina | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Golden Deli | San Gabriel, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Charleston's Candy Kitchen | Charleston, SC | — | Closed |
| 12 | Yakitoria | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Minibar | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 13 | Table 6 | Denver, CO | — | Closed |
| 13 | Norma's | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 13 | Garcia's Cafe | Carbondale, CO | — | Open |
| 13 | Bar Boulud | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 13 | Walker Bros. The Original Pancake House | Arlington Heights, IL | — | Open |
| 13 | Talavera Azul | Chula Vista, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | Pierpoint Restaurant | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 13 | Over Easy | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 14 | Fish | Sausalito, CA | — | Open |
| 14 | Academe Maine Brasserie & Tavern (The Kennebunk Inn & Tavern) | Kennebunk, ME | — | Renamed |
| 14 | Founding Farmers | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 14 | David Burke Townhouse | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 14 | California Modern at Georges at the Cove (George's at the Cove) | La Jolla, CA | — | Open |
| 14 | wd~50 | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 14 | La Casita Mexicana | Bell, CA | — | Open |
| 14 | Bunk Sandwiches (Bunk Bar) | Portland, OR | — | Open |
Season 5
— 68 of 104 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extra Virgin | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Franklin Cafe | Boston, MA | — | Open |
| 1 | Katzinger's Delicatessen | Columbus, OH | — | Open |
| 1 | The Dandelion | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 1 | Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | Fatty Crab | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Bragg Family Farm (Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop) | East Montpelier, VT | — | Open |
| 1 | Lucky's Café | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 2 | The Old Country Store | Lorman, MS | — | Open |
| 2 | Gus's World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken (Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken) | Mason, TN | — | Open |
| 2 | Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 2 | Babe's Chicken Dinner House | Roanoke, TX | — | Open |
| 2 | Ms. Tootsies Soul Food Cafe | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 2 | Hill Country Chicken | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 2 | The Wilkes House (Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room) | Savannah, GA | — | Open |
| 2 | Cha Cha Chicken | Santa Monica, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | 17th Street Bar & Grill | Marion, IL | — | Closed |
| 3 | Oishi Boston | Boston, MA | — | Closed |
| 3 | Reef | Houston, TX | — | Closed |
| 3 | Vito's Italian Deli (Vito's & Son Italian Deli) | Hoboken, NJ | — | Open |
| 3 | Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q | Decatur, AL | — | Open |
| 3 | Desnuda | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 3 | Husk Restaurant | Charleston, SC | — | Open |
| 3 | Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish | South Pasadena, FL | — | Open |
| 4 | Barbuto | New York, NY | — | Relocated |
| 4 | The Waffle | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | The Pink Adobe | Santa Fe, NM | — | Open |
| 4 | Gourmet Dumpling House | Boston, MA | — | Closed |
| 4 | Samosa House | Culver City, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Chikalicious Dessert Bar (ChikaLicious Dessert Bar / doughYAKI) | New York, NY | — | Relocated |
| 4 | Jaleo | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 4 | Kuba Kuba | Richmond, VA | — | Open |
| 5 | Mesa Grill (Caesars Palace) | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 5 | RM Seafood (Mandalay Bay) | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 5 | SW Steakhouse (Wynn) | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 5 | Rao's (Caesars Palace) | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 5 | The Cosmopolitan | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 5 | Lotus Of Siam | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 5 | Tao Asian Bistro (The Venetian) | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 5 | L'Atelier de Joel Robouchon | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 6 | Grill 'Em All Truck (Grill 'Em All) | Long Beach, CA | — | Relocated |
| 6 | Steve's Gyros | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 6 | Prime 44 West At The Greenbrier | White Sulphur Springs, WV | — | Open |
| 6 | Kilauea Fish Market | Kilauea, HI | — | Open |
| 6 | Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 6 | Churrascaria Novo Mundo | South Dartmouth, MA | — | Relocated |
| 6 | Bueno Y Sano | Amherst, MA | — | Open |
| 6 | Fearing's Restaurant | Dallas, TX | — | Open |
| 7 | Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | La Scala | Beverly Hills, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Ray's Place | Kent, OH | — | Open |
| 7 | Tadich Grill | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Galatoire's | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 7 | City Tavern | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 7 | The Original Ninfa's on Navigation | Houston, TX | — | Open |
| 7 | Bern's Steak House | Tampa, FL | — | Open |
| 8 | Sweet Republic Ice Cream | Scottsdale, AZ | — | Open |
| 8 | Bulgarini Gelato | Altadena, CA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurant | Mission Viejo, CA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Ice Cream Smuggler | South Dennis, MA | — | Open |
| 8 | Cafe Pacific | Dallas, TX | — | Open |
| 8 | Prime One Twelve | Miami Beach, FL | — | Open |
| 8 | Girl & The Goat | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 8 | Jacques Torres Chocolate | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Le Pichet | Seattle, WA | — | Open |
| 9 | Everest | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 9 | Solbar | Calistoga, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Vin Rouge | Durham, NC | — | Open |
| 9 | Lucques | West Hollywood, CA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Japonaise | Brookline, MA | — | Open |
| 9 | Robin's Restaurant | Henderson, LA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Lady M Confections | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Society Cafe at Encore | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 10 | Michel Richard Citronelle | Washington, DC | — | Closed |
| 10 | Mcguire's Irish Pub | Pensacola, FL | — | Open |
| 10 | Cafe Ino | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | Blue Springs Cafe | Highland, IL | — | Open |
| 10 | Picholine | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 10 | Cafe Pasqual's | Santa Fe, NM | — | Open |
| 10 | Cafe Jacqueline | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 11 | Blue Ridge Grill | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 11 | Blue Smoke | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 11 | The Adolphus | Dallas, TX | — | Open |
| 11 | Meals by Genet | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Mama Toscano's Ravioli | St. Louis, MO | — | Closed |
| 11 | Bombay Pizza Co. | Houston, TX | — | Closed |
| 11 | The Gorbals | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 11 | Pok Pok | Portland, OR | — | Closed |
| 12 | Spencer On The Go | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs | Denver, CO | — | Closed |
| 12 | Leonard's Malasadamobile | Honolulu, HI | — | Open |
| 12 | Wafels & Dinges | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | El Gallito | Chula Vista, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Grill 'Em All | Long Beach, CA | — | Relocated |
| 12 | Odd Duck Farm To Trailer (Odd Duck) | Austin, TX | — | Relocated |
| 12 | Big Gay Ice Cream Truck | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 13 | Mimi's Pizza & Restaurant | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 13 | Andre's Lounge | Toledo, OH | — | Closed |
| 13 | Citizen Cake | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 13 | Bucci's Restaurant | Berea, OH | — | Closed |
| 13 | Alan Wong's | Honolulu, HI | — | Relocated |
| 13 | Five & Dime | Santa Fe, NM | — | Open |
| 13 | Dobson's Bar & Restaurant | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | The Four Seasons | New York, NY | — | Closed |
Season 6
— 33 of 43 still open
7 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happy Dog | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 1 | Junior's Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | Four & Twenty Blackbirds | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | Chez Francois | Vermilion, OH | — | Open |
| 1 | Lloyd's Carrot Cake | Bronx, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | The Old Fashioned Tavern | Madison, WI | — | Open |
| 1 | Lynn's Paradise Cafe | Louisville, KY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Barbecue King Drive-In | Charlotte, NC | — | Closed |
| 2 | Cafe Beignet | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Dooky Chase's Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Deanie's Seafood Restaurant & Market | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Johnny's Po-boys | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Commander's Palace Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Pho Tau Bay Vietnamese Cuisine | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Roman Candy Company (horse-drawn cart) | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 2 | Emeril's Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 3 | The Red Eyed Mule | Marietta, GA | — | Open |
| 3 | The Boiling Crab | Alhambra, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Rye Restaurant | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 3 | Ruby's Fast Food | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 3 | Revel Restaurant | Seattle, WA | — | Open |
| 3 | Berkshire Mountain Bakery | Pittsfield, MA | — | Open |
| 3 | Melt Bar & Grilled | Lakewood, OH | — | Closed |
| 4 | La Poubelle Restaurant | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Salty Tart Bakery (Midtown Global Market) | Minneapolis, MN | — | Closed |
| 4 | Suenos | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 4 | B & H Dairy | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Cho Dang Gol Restaurant | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Lukshon | Culver City, CA | — | Closed |
| 4 | Spago | Beverly Hills, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Xi'an Famous Foods | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Ferdinando's Focacceria | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 5 | Sage at Aria | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 5 | Extra Virgin | Kansas City, MO | — | Open |
| 6 | Buddakan | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 6 | A-Frame | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 6 | Snackbar | Oxford, MS | — | Open |
| 6 | Aldea | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 6 | Oleana | Cambridge, MA | — | Open |
| 7 | Valerie Confections | Glendale, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Fran's Chocolates | Seattle, WA | — | Open |
| 7 | Collin Street Bakery | Corsicana, TX | — | Open |
| 7 | Zingerman's | Ann Arbor, MI | — | Open |
Season 8
— 68 of 80 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 1 | La Barbecue | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 1 | Tratto | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 1 | Au Cheval | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 1 | Callie's Hot Little Biscuit | Charleston, SC | — | Open |
| 1 | Nong's Khao Man Gai | Portland, OR | — | Open |
| 1 | Howlin' Rays | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 2 | Salt & Char | Saratoga Springs, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | Broken Spanish (Broken Spanish Comedor) | Los Angeles, CA | — | Relocated |
| 2 | Zahav | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 2 | Tom, Dick & Hank | College Park, GA | — | Relocated |
| 3 | State Bird Provisions | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana | New Haven, CT | — | Open |
| 3 | Boka | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 3 | The Annex Kitchen | Fresno, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | PinPoint | Wilmington, NC | — | Open |
| 3 | Edwins Restaurant (Edwins) | Cleveland Heights, OH | — | Relocated |
| 3 | Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop | Lahaina, HI | — | Open |
| 4 | Beatrice Inn | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 4 | Sqirl | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Felix (Felix Trattoria) | Venice, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Craftsman & Wolves (The Den by Craftsman and Wolves) | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Willa Jean | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 4 | Destroyer | Culver City, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Sally Bell's Kitchen | Richmond, VA | — | Open |
| 5 | Cotton | Manchester, NH | — | Open |
| 5 | Little Donkey | Cambridge, MA | — | Open |
| 5 | Gene & Georgetti | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 5 | Brennan's | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 5 | Rainbow Drive-In | Honolulu, HI | — | Open |
| 6 | Cowboy Ciao | Scottsdale, AZ | — | Closed |
| 6 | Newport Seafood | San Gabriel, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Miller Union | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 6 | Crank & Boom | Lexington, KY | — | Open |
| 7 | Dooky Chase's Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 7 | Willie May's Scotch House (Willie Mae's NOLA) | New Orleans, LA | — | Relocated |
| 7 | Bottega Café (Bottega) | Birmingham, AL | — | Open |
| 7 | Wallace Station | Versailles, KY | — | Open |
| 7 | Biscuit Love | Nashville, TN | — | Open |
| 8 | Turkey and the Wolf | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 8 | Hot Joy | San Antonio, TX | — | Open |
| 8 | Sansei | Honolulu, HI | — | Closed |
| 8 | Sake Bar Hagi 46 (Sake Bar Hagi) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | Sattdown Jamaican | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Estiatorio Milos | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Border Grill | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Citizen Pie | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 9 | Soul Vegetarian | Atlanta, GA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Maria's New Mexican Kitchen | Santa Fe, NM | — | Open |
| 9 | Spoon and Stable | Minneapolis, MN | — | Open |
| 9 | Horseshoe Hill Café | Fort Worth, TX | — | Closed |
| 9 | Lilia | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Fred's Meat & Bread | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 10 | Millburn Deli | Millburn, NJ | — | Open |
| 10 | Mahony's Po-Boy Shop | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 10 | Bavette La Boucherie | Milwaukee, WI | — | Closed |
| 10 | Pisillo Italian Panini | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Pike Road Butcher Block | Pike Road, AL | — | Closed |
| 10 | McNally's Tavern | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 11 | New Rebozo (N Rebozo) | Forest Park, IL | — | Relocated |
| 11 | Rasika (West End) | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 11 | Guisados | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Shuang Cheng | Minneapolis, MN | — | Open |
| 11 | Mission Chinese | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Redbird | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Bhatti Indian Grill | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Ink. Well | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Clinton Hall | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Carl's Drive-In | Brentwood, MO | — | Open |
| 12 | Shouk | Washington, DC | — | Closed |
| 12 | Green Truck Pub | Savannah, GA | — | Open |
| 12 | Lucky Buns | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 12 | Publican Quality Meats | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 13 | La Petite Grocery | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 13 | Valette | Healdsburg, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | NoMad | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 13 | Kemur Tatsu-Ya | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 13 | The Toasted Frog | Grand Forks, ND | — | Open |
| 13 | Virtú Honest Craft | Scottsdale, AZ | — | Open |
| 13 | Toro | New York, NY | — | Closed |
Season 9
— 63 of 85 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Barbuto | New York, NY | — | Relocated |
| 4 | Una Pizza Napoletana | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Angelo Brocato Ice Cream | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 4 | Scopa Italian Roots | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | DiPalo's | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Bardot Brasserie,Aria Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 5 | Loveless Café | Nashville, TN | — | Open |
| 5 | Trois Familia | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Republique | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Sour Duck Market | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 5 | Delia's Kitchen | Oak Park, IL | — | Closed |
| 6 | Suerte | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 6 | La Parrillita Mexican Grill | River Forest, IL | — | Closed |
| 6 | Gallo Blanco | Phoenix, AZ | — | Relocated |
| 6 | Leña Brava | Chicago, IL | — | New owners |
| 6 | Cantina Leña | Seattle, WA | — | Closed |
| 6 | Aqui Es Texcoco | Chula Vista, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Cosecha Cocina | Columbus, OH | — | Closed |
| 7 | Diane's Bakery | Roslyn, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Cake Monkey | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | CamiCakes Cupcakes | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 7 | Milktooth | Indianapolis, IN | — | Open |
| 7 | Milk Jar Cookies | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 7 | Benoit | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Breads Bakery | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Jar | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Cut by Wolfgang Puck | Beverly Hills, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Cote | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Cockscomb | San Francisco, CA | — | Closed |
| 9 | Pine Club (The Pine Club) | Dayton, OH | — | Open |
| 9 | C. Ellet's Steak House (C. Ellet's Steakhouse) | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 9 | Chez Jay | Santa Monica, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Gibson's Donuts | Memphis, TN | — | Open |
| 10 | District Donuts. Sliders. Brew. | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 10 | Churro Co. | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 10 | Glam Doll Donuts | Minneapolis, MN | — | Open |
| 10 | Sidecar Donuts (Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee) | Costa Mesa, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Peter Pan Donut & Pastry (Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop) | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 11 | Phoenix Public Market Café | Phoenix, AZ | — | Closed |
| 11 | Elsie's Plate & Pie | Baton Rouge, LA | — | Open |
| 11 | Cappy's | San Antonio, TX | — | Open |
| 11 | DiAnoia's Eatery | Pittsburgh, PA | — | Open |
| 11 | Merrick Inn | Lexington, KY | — | Open |
| 11 | Mary Mac's Tea Room | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 11 | Dad's Kitchen | Fair Oaks, CA | — | Relocated |
| 12 | Estiatorio Milos | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Kitchen Cray | Lanham, MD | — | Closed |
| 12 | Walton's Fancy & Staple | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 12 | 24th Street Café | Bakersfield, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Hometown Bar-B-Que | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Swan Oyster Depot | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Fat Matt's Rib Shack | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 13 | Edgewood Market | Cranston, RI | — | Closed |
| 13 | Bertollis River Plaza (Bertolli's River Pizza) | River Forest, IL | — | Open |
| 13 | Harlem Public | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 13 | Colonel Mustard's Phat Burgers | Jacksonville Beach, FL | — | Closed |
| 13 | Willington Pizza House | Willington, CT | — | Open |
| 13 | Varallo Brothers (Varallo Brothers Bakery) | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 13 | Villa Coronoa | St. Helena, CA | — | Open |
| 14 | Tuscarora Mill | Leesburg, VA | — | Open |
| 14 | Petit Trois | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 14 | Buttermilk Channel | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 14 | Seviche Restaurant | Louisville, KY | — | Open |
| 14 | The Exchange Restaurant | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 14 | Arnold's Country Kitchen | Nashville, TN | — | Closed |
| 15 | Sofra Bakery & Café | Cambridge, MA | — | Open |
| 15 | The Country Cat Dinner House & Bar | Portland, OR | — | Relocated |
| 15 | La Isla | Seattle, WA | — | Closed |
| 15 | Joy | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 15 | Inotheke | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 15 | The Goddess & Grocer | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 16 | Citizen Public House | Scottsdale, AZ | — | Open |
| 16 | Poor Calvin's | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 16 | Lodge Bread Co. | Culver City, CA | — | Open |
| 16 | Fat Rice | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 16 | King's Chef Diner | Colorado Springs, CO | — | Open |
| 16 | Public House | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 16 | Cafe Martorano (Martorano's) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | Open |
| 17 | Simply Crêpes | Canandaigua, NY | — | Open |
| 17 | Chick'nCone | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 17 | Llama Inn | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 17 | Abe Fischer | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 17 | Cal Mare | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 17 | Baking on the Bayou Cakery | Ventress, LA | — | Closed |
| 17 | Fong's Pizza | Des Moines, IA | — | Relocated |
Season 10
— 66 of 90 still open
13 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Coq Rico | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Home Grown, GA | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 1 | Taylor's Steak House | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 1 | Braise & Crumble Café | Pasadena, CA | — | Closed |
| 1 | Banter Beer & Wine | Shaker Heights, OH | — | Relocated |
| 1 | Mayfield | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 2 | Hearth | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | HY's Steak House | Honolulu, HI | — | Open |
| 2 | L'Artusi | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 2 | Truffle Table | Denver, CO | — | Closed |
| 2 | Oiji | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 2 | Seagar's Prime Steaks & Seafood | Miramar Beach, FL | — | Open |
| 2 | RPM Steak | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 3 | Délice Chocolatier & Patisserie | San Antonio, TX | — | Open |
| 3 | Honey Salt | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 3 | Catch (Catch NYC) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 3 | Cotogna | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Woodhouse Chocolate | St. Helena, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Sotto Sotto | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 3 | Native | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Eatery A | Des Moines, IA | — | Open |
| 5 | Blue Sky Deli (Blue Sky Deli (Hajji's)) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Clutch | Venice, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | home.made | Athens, GA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Tin Roof | Kahului, HI | — | Open |
| 5 | FIG Restaurant at the Fairmont Miramar | Santa Monica, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Old Ebbit Grill (Old Ebbitt Grill) | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 6 | Nobu 57 (Nobu Fifty Seven) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 6 | LUVI Restaurant | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 6 | The Plum | Cleveland, OH | — | Closed |
| 6 | Quang Restaurant | Minneapolis, MN | — | Open |
| 6 | Cocoron | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 6 | Honey Pig | North Bethesda, MD | — | Closed |
| 6 | NIGHT + MARKET (Night + Market Song) | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Scarlett Begonia | Santa Barbara, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Maypop | New Orleans, LA | — | Closed |
| 7 | Bavel | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | The Butcher Shop | Boston, MA | — | Closed |
| 7 | Cassell's Hamburgers | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 7 | Carissa's The Bakery | East Hampton, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | Kismet | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Raffi's Place | Glendale, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Kish-Kash | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Saba | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 8 | Kabab Café | Astoria, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | Alzohour Market & Restaurant | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 8 | Maydan | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 9 | Mile End Deli (Mile End Delicatessen) | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 9 | Tempesta Market | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 9 | Golden Brown & Delicious | Greenville, SC | — | Open |
| 9 | Ice & Vice | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 9 | The General Muir | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 9 | Larder Delicatessen & Bakery | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 9 | Wexler's Deli | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 10 | Restaurant DANIEL (Daniel) | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Malone's | Lexington, KY | — | Open |
| 10 | The Chicken or the Egg | Beach Haven, NJ | — | Open |
| 10 | CANOE | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 10 | Il Toscano | Douglaston, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Ji Rong Peking Duck | Rosemead, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Herb & Wood | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Ben's Chili Bowl | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 11 | Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que | Olathe, KS | — | Open |
| 11 | Polly's Pancake Parlor | Sugar Hill, NH | — | Open |
| 11 | Nick & Toni's | East Hampton, NY | — | Open |
| 11 | 21 Club | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 11 | Donut Man | Glendora, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Five Daughters Bakery | Nashville, TN | — | Open |
| 12 | Varsi Deli | Whitestone, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | Loring Place | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 12 | Pietisserie | Oakland, CA | — | Closed |
| 12 | Billy's Mini Mart | Krotz Springs, LA | — | Open |
| 12 | MW Restaurant | Honolulu, HI | — | Open |
| 12 | Osteria Mozza | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | chi SPACCA | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | Snack Boys | Milwaukee, WI | — | Closed |
| 13 | Sun in My Belly | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 13 | Restaurant Gwendolyn | San Antonio, TX | — | Closed |
| 13 | Fruition | Denver, CO | — | Closed |
| 13 | Lady of the House | Detroit, MI | — | Closed |
| 13 | Le Fat | Atlanta, GA | — | Closed |
| 14 | iPic Theaters | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 14 | Wrangler Drive-In | Fairfield, ID | — | Open |
| 14 | Oasis Cafe | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 14 | Las Puertas | Buffalo, NY | — | Open |
| 14 | Pork Chop John's | Butte, MT | — | Open |
| 14 | Superior Motors | Braddock, PA | — | Closed |
| 14 | The Purple House | North Yarmouth, ME | — | Open |
Season 11
— 83 of 96 still open
14 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Bull | Chicago, IL | — | Closed |
| 1 | Paradise Donuts | Linthicum Heights, MD | — | Closed |
| 1 | La Fabrica Central | Cambridge, MA | — | Open |
| 1 | Ma'am Sir | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 1 | Baz Bagel | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 1 | Antonella's Italian Kitchen | Bryn Mawr, PA | — | Open |
| 2 | The Happy Lobster Truck | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 2 | Yeastie Boys Bagels | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 2 | Corazon de Torta | Chula Vista, CA | — | Open |
| 2 | The Bacon Truck | Charlestown, MA | — | Open |
| 2 | Mister Dips | New York, NY | — | Relocated |
| 2 | CheeseSmith | Wilmington, NC | — | Open |
| 2 | LeRoy and Lewis | Austin, TX | — | Relocated |
| 3 | Parkway Bakery & Tavern | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 3 | Adele's | Nashville, TN | — | Open |
| 3 | Henry Public | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 3 | L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon,MGM Grand Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 3 | Manhattan Beach Post | Manhattan Beach, CA | — | Open |
| 3 | Turtle Bread Company | Minneapolis, MN | — | Open |
| 3 | Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn | Wilmington, NC | — | Open |
| 4 | Ted's Bulletin | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 4 | Launderette | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 4 | Cucina Urbana | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 4 | Legendairy Milkshake Bar | Nashville, TN | — | Open |
| 4 | Senate Pub (Senate) | Cincinnati, OH | — | Relocated |
| 4 | MOPHO | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 4 | Button Mash | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 5 | Sift Bake Shop | Groton, CT | — | Open |
| 5 | Henry's Savoy Grill (Harry's Savoy Grill) | Wilmington, DE | — | Open |
| 5 | June's All Day | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 5 | The Sycamore Kitchen | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | The FEED Co. Table & Tavern | Chattanooga, TN | — | Open |
| 5 | Tamales Ancira | San Diego, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Nom Wah Tea Parlor | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 6 | APL Restaurant | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 6 | Coppa | Boston, MA | — | Open |
| 6 | Richardson's | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 6 | Saw's BBQ | Homewood, AL | — | Open |
| 6 | Marjie's Grill | New Orleans, LA | — | Closed |
| 6 | Hill Country BBQ | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 6 | Sam Jones BBQ | Winterville, NC | — | Open |
| 7 | Speedy Romeo | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | The Upper Crust | Overland Park, KS | — | Open |
| 7 | Tomaso's Pizza | Cedar Rapids, IA | — | Relocated |
| 7 | Holy Roller | Austin, TX | — | Closed |
| 7 | One Nineteen West Main | La Grange, KY | — | Open |
| 7 | Tony Boloney's | Hoboken, NJ | — | Closed |
| 8 | Seafood Sam's | Sandwich, MA | — | Open |
| 8 | Cecconi's Dumbo | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 8 | River Roast | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 8 | MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos | Asbury Park, NJ | — | Open |
| 8 | Bo Brooks Restaurant | Baltimore, MD | — | Closed |
| 8 | Water Grill | Santa Monica, CA | — | Open |
| 8 | Ulele | Tampa, FL | — | Open |
| 9 | The Magic Castle | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Sepia | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 9 | Boo's Philly Cheesesteaks | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 9 | Welcome Diner | Phoenix, AZ | — | Open |
| 9 | Francesco's Hole in the Wall | Northbrook, IL | — | Open |
| 9 | Michael's Genuine Food & Drink | Miami, FL | — | Open |
| 9 | Babystacks Cafe | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 10 | Cassia | Santa Monica, CA | — | Closed |
| 10 | Winnie's Tavern | Wilmington, NC | — | Open |
| 10 | Mr. Fries Man | Gardena, CA | — | Open |
| 10 | Melba's | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 10 | Kingfish | New Orleans, LA | — | Open |
| 10 | M. Henry | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 10 | Anna's Deli | Sarasota, FL | — | Open |
| 11 | Little Goat Diner | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 11 | Pizzana | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | The Pig & Pint | Jackson, MS | — | Open |
| 11 | Adelitas Cocina y Cantina | Denver, CO | — | Open |
| 11 | Southern Art & Bourbon Bar | Atlanta, GA | — | Closed |
| 11 | Park's BBQ | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 11 | Harold's New York Deli Restaurant | Edison, NJ | — | Open |
| 12 | Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Q | Birmingham, AL | — | Open |
| 12 | 2 Amy's Neapolitan Pizzeria | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 12 | Tony Beef | Galloway, NJ | — | Open |
| 12 | Popina | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 12 | The Lox Bagel Shop | Columbus, OH | — | Open |
| 12 | Salt & Straw | West Hollywood, CA | — | Open |
| 12 | Faidley Seafood | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 13 | Tumble 22 Hot Chicken | Austin, TX | — | Open |
| 13 | Salo-Salo Grill | West Covina, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | Proxi | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 13 | Straw (Salt & Straw) | San Francisco, CA | — | Open |
| 13 | The Dabney | Washington, DC | — | Open |
| 13 | Pizzeria Toro | Durham, NC | — | Open |
| 13 | Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 14 | Tillies | Short Hills, NJ | — | Open |
| 14 | Honey Butter Fried Chicken | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 14 | Du's Donuts and Coffee | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 14 | Ken's Artisan Bakery | Portland, OR | — | Open |
| 14 | Eventide Oyster Co. | Portland, ME | — | Open |
| 14 | Flying Monkey Bakery | Philadelphia, PA | — | Open |
| 14 | abcV | New York, NY | — | Open |
All-Star
— 36 of 51 still open
8 episodes
| Ep. | Restaurant | City | Aired | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mile End Deli (Mile End Delicatessen) | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 1 | Bo Brooks Restaurant | Baltimore, MD | — | Closed |
| 1 | Little Goat Diner | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 1 | White House Subs | Atlantic City, NJ | — | Open |
| 1 | Mason Dixie Biscuit Co. | Washington, DC | — | Closed |
| 1 | Fiore's Deli (Fiore's House of Quality) | Hoboken, NJ | — | Open |
| 2 | Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 2 | Lou Malnati's | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 2 | Fukuburger | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 2 | Joe Squared | Baltimore, MD | — | Closed |
| 3 | Babystacks Cafe | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 3 | Proxi | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 3 | Chef Vola's | Atlantic City, NJ | — | Open |
| 3 | Cafe China | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 3 | Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 3 | Townline BBQ | Sagaponack, NY | — | Open |
| 4 | Sepia | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 4 | Roberto's Taco Shop | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 4 | Purple Pig | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 4 | Cooks & Captains | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 4 | Cafe Martorano (Martorano's) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | — | Open |
| 4 | Charcoal Style | White Marsh, MD | — | Open |
| 5 | Funk 'n Waffles | Syracuse, NY | — | Open |
| 5 | Oh My Burger | Gardena, CA | — | Open |
| 5 | Chef Point Café | Watauga, TX | — | Closed |
| 5 | Robicelli's | Brooklyn, NY | — | Closed |
| 5 | Fahrenheit | Cleveland, OH | — | Open |
| 5 | Rito's Bakery & Deli | Brunswick, OH | — | Open |
| 5 | L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, MGM Grand | Las Vegas, NV | — | Open |
| 6 | Park's BBQ | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 6 | Barrel & Ashes | Los Angeles, CA | — | Closed |
| 6 | Smoke Daddy | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 6 | Del Campo | Washington, DC | — | Closed |
| 6 | The Corner Stable | Cockeysville, MD | — | Open |
| 6 | Dinosaur Bar-B-Que | New York, NY | — | Open |
| 6 | Tom, Dick & Hank | College Park, GA | — | Relocated |
| 6 | Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q | Atlanta, GA | — | Open |
| 7 | Peter Pan Donut & Pastry (Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop) | Brooklyn, NY | — | Open |
| 7 | Primanti Brothers | Pittsburgh, PA | — | Open |
| 7 | Grove Hill | Chagrin Falls, OH | — | Closed |
| 7 | Bardot Brasserie | Paradise, NV | — | Open |
| 7 | République | Los Angeles, CA | — | Open |
| 7 | Bongo Room | Chicago, IL | — | Open |
| 7 | Blue Moon Café | Baltimore, MD | — | Open |
| 8 | Big Gay Ice Cream Truck | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Supper | Philadelphia, PA | — | Closed |
| 8 | Gato | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Serendipity 3 | Las Vegas, NV | — | Closed |
| 8 | Le Cirque | New York, NY | — | Closed |
| 8 | Simona's Bakery | Sea Girt, NJ | — | Open |
| 8 | Brooklyn Diner | New York, NY | — | Open |
Best Thing I Ever Ate restaurants by state
- California 200
- New York 188
- Illinois 53
- Louisiana 39
- Georgia 36
- Texas 34
- Ohio 30
- Massachusetts 29
- Nevada 27
- Pennsylvania 26
- Florida 20
- Tennessee 20
- Maryland 19
- New Jersey 19
- Arizona 17
- District of Columbia 16
- Colorado 13
- Hawaii 13
- Washington 11
- South Carolina 9
- Kentucky 8
- North Carolina 8
- Oregon 7
- Minnesota 6
- Mississippi 6
- Missouri 6
- Alabama 5
- Connecticut 5
- Maine 5
- Virginia 5
- New Mexico 4
- Rhode Island 4
- Indiana 3
- Iowa 3
- Kansas 3
- Michigan 3
- Vermont 3
- Wisconsin 3
- Idaho 2
- New Hampshire 2
- Delaware 1
- Montana 1
- North Dakota 1
- Utah 1
- West Virginia 1
- Wyoming 1
Episode guide
About Best Thing I Ever Ate
Best Thing I Ever Ate ran on Cooking Channel / Food Network (2009–2020). Our own records span 132 episodes across 11 seasons and 916 locations across 46 states. Every status carries its own dated source — nothing here is an undated "closed."
We identify the show by name only and are not affiliated with it.
Season and episode facts on this hub were compiled from public sources including the show's Wikipedia article . Facts only — never its wording.