Hollywood location scouts love the same things Guy Fieri loves: neon-lit nostalgia, no-nonsense hospitality, and plenty of visual character. That means several restaurants highlighted on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives have also turned up on the big screen. From a Googie landmark in Los Angeles to a decades-old soda fountain in Mississippi, these cinematic dives are ready for their close-up—whether you visit in person or just spot them in the background of your favorite film.

1. Pann’s Restaurant— Los Angeles, CA

Pann’s is a mid-century classic whose soaring roofline and boomerang counters have lured filmmakers for decades—look closely and you’ll see it playing itself in the 2005 remake of Bewitched and popping up in countless commercials. Guy Fieri rolled through on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to celebrate its family ownership and timeless coffee-shop vibe. Drop in and you feel like an extra in a ’60s picture: chrome stools, pie domes, and servers who’ve perfected the art of topping off a mug without breaking stride.

2. The Silver Skillet — Atlanta, GA

Open since 1956, The Silver Skillet still sports its original lemon-yellow formica and spinning pie cases—exactly why it shows up in movies like Remember the Titans and Anchorman 2. When Diners, Drive Ins and Dives stopped in, Guy highlighted the way the Staley family keeps the menu rooted in Southern comfort while welcoming a daily mix of regulars and camera crews. It’s one of those rare spots where you can tuck into a plate of grits while watching a film crew set up lights outside.

3. Tony’s Baltimore Grill — Atlantic City, NJ

Tony’s opened in 1927 and hasn’t dimmed its neon sign—or its personality—since. Its booth-lined dining room played a supporting role in the 1972 cult classic The King of Marvin Gardens, adding true Atlantic City grit to the film. When Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited, the crew zeroed in on the no-frills vibe and the fact that the kitchen still cranks out pies until 4 a.m., making Tony’s a scene-stealer on and off screen.

4. Clary’s Café — Savannah, GA

Savannah’s leafy squares set the mood for Clint Eastwood’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and Clary’s Café appears in several key scenes. The production team loved its period-correct counter seats and vintage soda fountain, the same reasons Guy stopped by for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Locals swear by the friendly chatter as much as the comfort cooking, which makes the café feel equal parts neighborhood hangout and movie set.

5. Brent’s Drugs — Jackson, MS

Founded in 1946 as a pharmacy lunch counter, Brent’s Drugs earned national attention when it doubled as the fictional “Mayflower Café” in the Oscar-winning film The Help. Its retro teal booths, gleaming fountain equipment, and swivel stools are pure Hollywood eye candy—yet completely authentic. The Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives episode celebrated that authenticity, from the hand-spun shakes to the community spirit that has kept Brent’s humming for more than 75 years.

6. Neptune’s Net — Malibu, CA

Perched at the edge of the Pacific Coast Highway, Neptune’s Net has starred in adrenaline-fueled films like Point Break and the original The Fast and the Furious. Its surf-shack personality translates well to the screen, but Guy’s visit on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives proved the menu is as memorable as the view. Motorcyclists, surfers, and movie buffs mingle over baskets of seafood, turning the place into a living postcard of Southern California cool.

7. Frank’s Diner — Kenosha, WI

Housed in a 1926 Pullman railcar, Frank’s Diner brings instant period charm to any production, which is why it landed screen time in Michael Mann’s 2009 gangster epic Public Enemies. The same timeless details—stamped-tin ceiling, open grill, boisterous cooks—caught Guy Fieri’s eye on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Locals consider it a rite of passage to squeeze onto a counter stool, sip endless coffee, and imagine Johnny Depp sliding into the next seat.