Cincinnati has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Cincinnati restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 9 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. Blue Ash Chili Restaurant
American · $ · 4.6★ (3,097 Google reviews)
Blue Ash Chili Restaurant earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 3,097 reviewers backs it up.
Don't lose this list! Drop your email and we'll send it to you, so you've got it handy next time you're hungry or planning a trip.
Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 7 — “Comfort Food With Attitude” (June 7, 2010)
Address: 9525 Kenwood Rd Suite 5, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Phone: +1 513-984-6107
Website: www.blueashchili.com
See the full Blue Ash Chili Restaurant listing →
2. Taste of Belgium
Breakfast · $$ · 4.5★ (3,024 Google reviews)
Known for a knockout breakfast, Taste of Belgium still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 3,024 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 6 — “One Street Wonders” (October 10, 2014)
Address: 16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: +1 513-396-5800
Website: tasteofbelgium.com
See the full Taste of Belgium listing →
3. Terry’s Turf Club
American, BBQ, Burger · $$ · 4.4★ (1,888 Google reviews)
The American classics at Terry’s Turf Club clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,888 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 9, Episode 6 — “Grilled, Smoked & Sauced” (May 31, 2010)
• Season 22, Episode 15 — “All Beefed Up” (March 9, 2015)
Address: 4618 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Phone: +1 513-318-5756
Website: www.turfclubcincy.com
See the full Terry’s Turf Club listing →
4. Pho Lang Thang
Asian · $ · 4.5★ (1,652 Google reviews)
Pho Lang Thang is one of the area’s go-to spots for bold Asian flavors, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,652 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 9 — “Soup-Centric” (November 14, 2014)
Address: 1828 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: +1 513-376-9177
Website: www.pholangthang.com
See the full Pho Lang Thang listing →
5. Northside Yacht Club
Dessert · $ · 4.6★ (1,620 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for dessert worth the trip, Northside Yacht Club keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,620 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 4 — “Soup, Salad and Sorbet Spins” (August 29, 2025)
Address: 4231 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone: +1 513-541-0528
Website: www.northsideyachtclub.com
See the full Northside Yacht Club listing →
6. Island Frydays
Other · $ · 4.5★ (1,134 Google reviews)
Island Frydays earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,134 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 21, Episode 4 — “Worldwide Flavorfest” (September 26, 2014)
• Season 34, Episode 3 — “Takeout: All Over the Menu” (June 4, 2021)
Address: 5835 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Phone: +1 513-246-4182
Website: www.islandfrydays.com
See the full Island Frydays listing →
7. Melt Eclectic Cafe
Breakfast, Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.5★ (1,050 Google reviews)
Known for a knockout breakfast, Melt Eclectic Cafe still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,050 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 2 — “Seriously Saucy” (September 12, 2014)
Address: 4100 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone: +1 513-818-8951
Website: meltrevival.com
See the full Melt Eclectic Cafe listing →
8. Sago
Other · $$ · 4.8★ (285 Google reviews)
The a one-of-a-kind menu at Sago clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.8-star rating across 285 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 2 — “Variety of Flavor” (September 8, 2023)
Address: 1004 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: +1 513-321-0982
Website: citrusandsago.net
See the full Sago listing →
9. Big Jays Place
Chicken · 4.6★ (195 Google reviews)
Big Jays Place is one of the area’s go-to spots for fried chicken, with a strong 4.6 stars from 195 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 1 — “From Chicken to Caribbean” (September 1, 2023)
Address: 930 Hempstead Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45231
Website: www.bigjaysplace.com
See the full Big Jays Place listing →
Planning a whole trip? Browse every DDD restaurant in Cincinnati.