From Baton Rouge, Mandeville, New Orleans and beyond, Louisiana 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 15 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your Louisiana road-trip eating list.

1. Katie’s Restaurant (New Orleans)

American, Seafood, Breakfast, Southern · $$ · 4.6★ (4,981 Google reviews)

Katie’s Restaurant earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 4,981 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 11, Episode 10 — “Fully Loaded” (March 21, 2011)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 3701 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: +1 504-488-6582
Website: www.katiesinmidcity.com
See the full Katie’s Restaurant listing →

2. Cou-yon’s (Port Allen)

Seafood, BBQ · $$ · 4.7★ (4,082 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Cou-yon’s still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 4,082 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 9 — “Southeast Standouts” (May 9, 2025)
Address: 470 N Alexander Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: +1 225-383-3227
Website: www.couyons.com
See the full Cou-yon’s listing →

3. The Joint (New Orleans)

BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.7★ (3,586 Google reviews)

The low-and-slow barbecue at The Joint clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 3,586 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 3, Episode 13 — “All Kinds of BBQ” (July 7, 2008)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 701 Mazant St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: +1 504-949-3232
Website: alwayssmokin.com
See the full The Joint listing →

4. Turkey and the Wolf (New Orleans)

American, Sandwich · $$ · 4.7★ (2,991 Google reviews)

Turkey and the Wolf is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.7 stars from 2,991 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 1 — “Piling on the Pork” (January 11, 2019)
Address: 739 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504-218-7428
Website: www.turkeyandthewolf.com
See the full Turkey and the Wolf listing →

5. Surrey’s Cafe (New Orleans)

American, Breakfast, Cajun · $$ · 4.7★ (2,548 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Surrey’s Cafe keeps a 4.7-star rating across 2,548 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 1418 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504-524-3828
Website: www.surreysnola.com
See the full Surrey’s Cafe listing →

6. The Creole Creamery (New Orleans)

Southern, Dessert · $ · 4.7★ (2,187 Google reviews)

The Creole Creamery earned its spot on the show for Southern home cooking that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 2,187 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 4, Episode 5 — “Brain Freeze” (August 11, 2008)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 4924 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504-894-8680
Website: www.creolecreamery.com
See the full The Creole Creamery listing →

7. Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop (New Orleans)

Italian, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,950 Google reviews)

Known for Italian comfort food, Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 1,950 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 2 — “Po' Boys, Pasta & Pork” (January 10, 2011)
Address: 3454 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504-766-6697
Website: www.mahonyspoboys.com
See the full Mahoney’s Po-Boy Shop listing →

8. Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar (New Orleans)

Cajun · $ · 4.5★ (1,633 Google reviews)

The Cajun cooking at Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,633 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 2533 Constance St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: +1 504-354-9079
Website: parasols.gbiz.shop
See the full Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar listing →

9. Louie & The Red Head Lady (Mandeville)

Breakfast · $ · 4.7★ (1,581 Google reviews)

Louie & The Red Head Lady is one of the area’s go-to spots for a knockout breakfast, with a strong 4.7 stars from 1,581 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 4 — “Quirky Classics” (January 24, 2011)
Address: 2500 Florida St, Mandeville, LA 70448
Phone: +1 985-626-8477
Website: lizswhereyatdiner.net
See the full Louie & The Red Head Lady listing →

10. Sammy’s Food Services & Deli (New Orleans)

American, Sandwich · $ · 4.4★ (1,463 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Sammy’s Food Services & Deli keeps a 4.4-star rating across 1,463 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
Address: 3000 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
Phone: +1 504-947-0675
Website: sammysfood.com
See the full Sammy’s Food Services & Deli listing →

11. Seither’s Seafood (New Orleans)

Seafood, Cajun · $$ · 4.6★ (1,255 Google reviews)

Seither’s Seafood earned its spot on the show for fresh seafood that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,255 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 13 — “Eating Up New Orleans” (March 1, 2019)
Address: 279 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: +1 504-738-1116
Website: seithers.com
See the full Seither’s Seafood listing →

12. Dempsey’s Poboys (Baton Rouge)

Seafood, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (1,017 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Dempsey’s Poboys still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,017 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 6 — “Sandwich Shenanigans” (April 11, 2025)
Address: 13580 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Phone: +1 225-752-1199
See the full Dempsey’s Poboys listing →

13. Phil’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant (Baton Rouge)

Seafood · $$ · 4.4★ (997 Google reviews)

The fresh seafood at Phil’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 997 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 5 — “Flavortown Finds” (April 4, 2025)
Address: 4335 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: +1 225-924-3045
Website: philsoysterbar.com
See the full Phil’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant listing →

14. Casamento’s Restaurant (New Orleans)

Seafood · $$ · 4.4★ (571 Google reviews)

Casamento’s Restaurant is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.4 stars from 571 reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 4, Episode 10 — “Cookin' It Old School” (October 6, 2008)
• Season 24, Episode 4 — “Rockin' New Orleans” (January 20, 2016)
Address: 4330 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: +1 504-895-9761
Website: www.casamentosrestaurant.com
See the full Casamento’s Restaurant listing →

15. Al Noor Kitchen (Baton Rouge)

Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (283 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for bold Asian flavors, Al Noor Kitchen keeps a 4.5-star rating across 283 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 11 — “All Kinds of Cookin'” (June 6, 2025)
Address: 14241 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Phone: +1 225-250-5724
Website: www.alnoorkitchenbr.com
See the full Al Noor Kitchen listing →