Guy Fieri has steered the red Camaro into hundreds of joints, but only a handful treat malt-whisky fans to a proper dram alongside their crave-worthy food. The spots below—all featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—pair hearty pub grub, smoke-kissed barbecue, or chef-driven comfort food with shelves of single-malt treasures. Whether you’re road-tripping with a Glencairn glass in your luggage or just looking for an evening that begins and ends with the aroma of peat, these restaurants make a Scotch lover feel right at home.

1. Braveheart Highland Pub — Hellertown, PA

Set in an unassuming stone building, Braveheart thrives on authentic Highland hospitality: kilt-wearing staff, rugby on the televisions, and a back bar lined with more than 100 Scotch labels. The episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives spotlighted the kitchen’s stick-to-your-ribs Scottish fare, but regulars know the real showstopper is the whisky list that runs from Speyside classics to limited-release Islays. Flights are encouraged, so you can sample region by region before settling in with a favorite pour for the night.

2. Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub — Buffalo, NY

This South Buffalo landmark earned its Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives cameo for a legendary beef-on-weck, yet locals come just as much for the two-page whisky menu. Behind the long mahogany bar, you’ll spot Highland, Speyside, and island expressions—plus an impressive stash of Irish if your tastes wander. Add in the cozy fire-lit dining room and you’ve got a perfect refuge on a snowy night when nothing but a peaty single malt will do.

3. Highland Tavern — Denver, CO

The crew at Highland Tavern may be famous on the show for their house-made tots, but the bar program is equally worthy of airtime. More than 60 whiskies, with a strong tilt toward Scotch, stand ready for sipping while you wait for a basket of tavern fare. The laid-back neighborhood vibe makes it easy to linger, comparing the floral notes of a Lowland dram to the smoke of an Islay while a local vinyl playlist spins in the background.

4. Southern Soul Barbeque — St. Simons Island, GA

Surfboards on the walls and smokers out back give this coastal joint its laid-back charm, but the bar quietly hides one of the island’s best Scotch selections. After Guy sampled ribs so good they made national news, viewers also learned about the rotating list of single malts chosen to complement the deep smoke of the barbecue. Order a pour of something island-aged to echo the sea breeze drifting in from nearby St. Simons Sound.

5. M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom — Islamorada, FL

When Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited this Keys hot spot, Guy focused on the award-winning burgers and duck fat fries. For Scotch fans, the surprise lies in the taproom’s well-curated back bar, where small-batch American single malts sit shoulder-to-shoulder with Scottish classics. Grab a seat at the polished concrete counter, order a smoky Highland dram, and taste how it plays off a char-griddled patty dripping with house bacon jam.

6. Hammerheads — Louisville, KY

Tucked in a residential neighborhood, Hammerheads impressed Guy with gourmet takes on bar food—think elk burgers and slow-smoked ribs. The drinks list keeps pace, offering a serious selection of Scotch to satisfy Louisville’s growing whisky geek community. After demolishing a plate of rib tips, settle into the low-ceilinged basement space with a glass of sherry-finished Speyside and compare notes with the bartender on barrel influence and nose.