Cleveland has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Cleveland 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. Mabel’s BBQ
BBQ · $$ · 4.4★ (3,307 Google reviews)
Mabel’s BBQ earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.4-star average from 3,307 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 8 — “Food Network Super Chefs” (April 29, 2022)
Address: Mabel's BBQ, 2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: +1 216-417-8823
Website: alexander-lombardo-wm8a.squarespace.com
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2. Lucky’s Cafe
American, Breakfast, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (2,161 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Lucky’s Cafe still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,161 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 32, Episode 6 — “Takeout: Funky Finds in 'da House” (May 22, 2020)
Address: 777 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: +1 216-622-7773
Website: www.luckyscafe.com
See the full Lucky’s Cafe listing →
3. Rowley Inn
Other · $ · 4.7★ (2,099 Google reviews)
The a one-of-a-kind menu at Rowley Inn clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 2,099 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 7 — “Pickin' Up and Chowin' Down” (April 15, 2022)
Address: 1104 Rowley Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: +1 216-795-5345
Website: www.therowleyinn.com
See the full Rowley Inn listing →
4. Fat Cats
American, Breakfast · $$ · 4.6★ (1,542 Google reviews)
Fat Cats is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,542 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 11 — “Flavor Expedition” (May 27, 2022)
Address: 2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: +1 216-260-9430
Website: www.fatcatstremont.com
See the full Fat Cats listing →
5. Mason’s Creamery
Chicken, Dessert · $ · 4.7★ (1,522 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for fried chicken, Mason’s Creamery keeps a 4.7-star rating across 1,522 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 10 — “Chicken, Steak and Cake” (May 20, 2022)
Address: 4401 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: +1 216-762-1095
Website: www.masonscreamery.com
See the full Mason’s Creamery listing →
6. Astoria Cafe & Market
Seafood, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.7★ (1,484 Google reviews)
Astoria Cafe & Market earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 1,484 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 12 — “Surf & Savory” (July 8, 2022)
Address: 5417 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: +1 216-266-0834
Website: astoriacafemarket.com
See the full Astoria Cafe & Market listing →
7. Parkview Nightclub
Other · $ · 4.5★ (684 Google reviews)
Known for a one-of-a-kind menu, Parkview Nightclub still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 684 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 10 — “Dives Worth a Drive” (October 26, 2009)
Address: 1261 W 58th St, Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone: +1 216-961-1341
Website: www.facebook.com/parkviewniteclub
See the full Parkview Nightclub listing →
8. Sterle’s Slovenian Country House
Pizza · 4.6★ (411 Google reviews)
The pizza at Sterle’s Slovenian Country House clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 411 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 2 — “Pizza, Pork & Paprikash” (January 11, 2010)
Address: 6417 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: +1 216-361-5115
Website: www.slovenianhome.com
See the full Sterle’s Slovenian Country House listing →
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