Boston has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Boston restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 8 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.
1. Yankee Lobster Company
Seafood · $$ · 4.5★ (4,554 Google reviews)
Yankee Lobster Company earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 4,554 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 13 — “Turn On Traditional” (November 12, 2012)
Address: 300 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: +1 617-345-9799
Website: www.yankeelobstercompany.com
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2. Pauli’s
Seafood, Sandwich · $ · 4.5★ (1,956 Google reviews)
Known for fresh seafood, Pauli’s still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,956 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 1 — “Guy's All-Star Guests” (November 29, 2019)
Address: 65 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
Phone: +1 857-284-7064
Website: www.paulisnorthend.com
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3. Mike’s City Diner
Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (1,577 Google reviews)
The a knockout breakfast at Mike’s City Diner clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,577 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D (3 times):
• Season 2, Episode 7 — “Talkin' Turkey” (November 10, 2007)
• Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
• Season 32, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Tastier at Home” (May 8, 2020)
Address: 1714 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: +1 617-267-9393
Website: www.mikescitydiner.com
See the full Mike’s City Diner listing →
4. Ba Lẹ Restaurant
Sandwich, Asian · $ · 4.6★ (1,364 Google reviews)
Ba Lẹ Restaurant is one of the area’s go-to spots for over-stuffed sandwiches, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,364 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 11 — “All Over Flavor” (November 15, 2024)
Address: 1052 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125
Phone: +1 617-265-7171
Website: balebanhmiboston.com
See the full Ba Lẹ Restaurant listing →
5. Dirty Water Dough Company
Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (1,245 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for pizza, Dirty Water Dough Company keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,245 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 14 — “Pizza Plus” (October 4, 2019)
Address: 222 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: +1 617-262-0090
Website: dirtywaterdough.com
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6. Cafe Polonia
Other · $$ · 4.8★ (1,161 Google reviews)
Cafe Polonia earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.8-star average from 1,161 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 1 — “Roadtrippin' in Beantown” (September 5, 2014)
Address: 611 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127
Phone: +1 617-269-0110
Website: www.cafepolonia.com
See the full Cafe Polonia listing →
7. Blunch
Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.7★ (402 Google reviews)
Known for a knockout breakfast, Blunch still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 402 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 2 — “Stuffed and Twisted” (September 12, 2014)
Address: 59 E Springfield St, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: +1 617-247-8100
Website: www.eatblunch.com
See the full Blunch listing →
8. Casa Razdora
Italian · $ · 4.7★ (297 Google reviews)
The Italian comfort food at Casa Razdora clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 297 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 4 — “Worldwide Flavorfest” (September 26, 2014)
Address: 115 Water St, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: +1 617-338-6700
Website: www.casarazdora.com
See the full Casa Razdora listing →
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