From Clarkston, Detroit, Ferndale and beyond, Michigan 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 9 by how much diners actually love them. Consider it your Michigan road-trip eating list.

1. Meat Southern BBQ & Carnivore Cuisine (Lansing)

American, BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.7★ (5,078 Google reviews)

Meat Southern BBQ & Carnivore Cuisine earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 5,078 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 27, Episode 6 — “Ocean Coasts and Great Lakes” (September 15, 2017)
Address: 1224 Turner Rd, Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: +1 517-580-4400
Website: meatbbq.com
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2. Polish Village Café (Hamtramck)

Mediterranean · $ · 4.6★ (3,911 Google reviews)

Known for Mediterranean dishes, Polish Village Café still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 3,911 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 12, Episode 13 — “Old to New” (November 21, 2011)
Address: 2990 Yemans St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Phone: +1 313-874-5726
Website: www.polishvillage.cafe
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3. Union Wood Shop (Clarkston)

BBQ, Burger · $$ · 4.5★ (3,062 Google reviews)

The low-and-slow barbecue at Union Wood Shop clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 3,062 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 18 — “Pork Hall of Fame” (December 26, 2014)
Address: 18 S Main St, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: +1 248-625-5660
Website: www.unionwoodshop.com
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4. Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen (Clarkston)

American · $$ · 4.5★ (2,404 Google reviews)

Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,404 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 13, Episode 3 — “Kid Rock's Detroit Tour” (December 12, 2011)
Address: 54 S Main St, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: +1 248-620-6100
Website: www.clarkstonunion.com
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5. The Fly Trap (Ferndale)

Breakfast · $$ · 4.6★ (2,167 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, The Fly Trap keeps a 4.6-star rating across 2,167 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 11 — “Off the Hook Specials” (January 14, 2008)
Address: 22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: +1 248-399-5150
Website: www.theflytrapferndale.com
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6. Zaytoon Mediterranean (Lansing)

Mediterranean · $ · 4.5★ (1,186 Google reviews)

Zaytoon Mediterranean earned its spot on the show for Mediterranean dishes that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,186 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 27, Episode 7 — “A Passport of Flavor” (September 22, 2017)
Address: 1979 N Aurelius Rd, Holt, MI 48842
Phone: +1 517-906-6402
Website: zaytoonholt.com
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7. Capital City BBQ (Lansing)

BBQ, Sandwich, Asian · $$ · 4.5★ (843 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, Capital City BBQ still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 843 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 27, Episode 7 — “A Passport of Flavor” (September 22, 2017)
Address: 1026 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48915
Phone: +1 517-721-1500
Website: facebook.com/capitalcitybbq
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8. Supino Pizzeria (Detroit)

Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (731 Google reviews)

The Italian comfort food at Supino Pizzeria clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 731 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 12, Episode 12 — “Pizza, Pancakes & Pork” (November 7, 2011)
• Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
Address: 6519 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: +1 313-314-7400
Website: supinopizzeria.com
See the full Supino Pizzeria listing →

9. The Purple Carrot (Okemos)

American, Seafood · $$$ · 4.6★ (508 Google reviews)

The Purple Carrot is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.6 stars from 508 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 28, Episode 9 — “Seafood and Savory” (April 27, 2018)
Address: 4480 Hagadorn Rd #103, Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: +1 517-679-6309
Website: www.eatredhaven.com
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