From Covington, Fort Mitchell, Louisville and beyond, Kentucky has sent a steady stream of restaurants to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives over the years. We gathered the spots Guy Fieri has featured across the state, kept the ones still open and still beloved, and ranked the top 8 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your Kentucky road-trip eating list.
1. Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ (Louisville)
BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (2,467 Google reviews)
Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 2,467 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 13 — “Carnivore Creations” (December 23, 2016)
Address: 102 Bauer Ave, Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: +1 502-938-6262
Website: www.mommasbbq.com
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2. Irish Rover (Louisville)
Other · $$ · 4.7★ (2,164 Google reviews)
Known for a one-of-a-kind menu, Irish Rover still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 2,164 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 26, Episode 5 — “Beef, Lamb and Pig” (February 17, 2017)
Address: 2319 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: +1 502-899-3544
Website: www.theirishroverky.com
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3. Grind Burger Kitchen (Louisville)
Burger, Breakfast · $$ · 4.4★ (2,097 Google reviews)
The burgers at Grind Burger Kitchen clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,097 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 12 — “Brunch, Bologna and Burgers” (December 2, 2016)
Address: 829 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
Website: www.grindburgerkitchen.com
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4. KungFood Amerasia (Covington)
Asian · $ · 4.5★ (1,837 Google reviews)
KungFood Amerasia is one of the area’s go-to spots for bold Asian flavors, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,837 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 8 — “Global Mashup” (November 21, 2025)
Address: 521 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011
Phone: +1 859-261-6121
Website: kungfood.online
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5. Wallace Station (Versailles)
Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (1,696 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for over-stuffed sandwiches, Wallace Station keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,696 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 9, Episode 9 — “Farm To Table” (June 28, 2010)
Address: 3854 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: +1 859-846-5161
Website: www.wallacestation.com
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6. Camporosso (Fort Mitchell)
Italian · $$ · 4.7★ (1,498 Google reviews)
Camporosso earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 1,498 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 42, Episode 1 — “Trinidad, Thailand and Italy” (July 11, 2025)
Address: 2475 Dixie Hwy, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Phone: +1 859-331-0155
Website: www.camporosso.com
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7. Gralehaus (Louisville)
Burger, Breakfast · $$ · 4.7★ (1,203 Google reviews)
Known for burgers, Gralehaus still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 1,203 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 12 — “Brunch, Bologna and Burgers” (December 2, 2016)
Address: 1001 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: +1 502-857-7457
Website: www.thegrales.com
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8. The Table Cafe (Louisville)
American · $ · 4.8★ (778 Google reviews)
The American classics at The Table Cafe clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.8-star rating across 778 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 11 — “Turkey-giving” (November 18, 2016)
Address: 1800 Portland Ave, Louisville, KY 40203
Phone: +1 502-708-2505
Website: www.tablecafe.org
See the full The Table Cafe listing →