From Kansas City, St. Louis, Webster Groves and beyond, Missouri 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 Missouri road-trip eating list.

1. Grinders Pizza (Kansas City)

American, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (4,352 Google reviews)

Grinders Pizza earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 4,352 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 2, Episode 11 — “Off the Hook Specials” (January 14, 2008)
• Season 32, Episode 2 — “Takeout: Flavortown Comes Home” (April 24, 2020)
Address: 417 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-472-5454
Website: www.grinderspizza.com
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2. BB’s Lawnside BBQ (Kansas City)

BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.5★ (3,949 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, BB’s Lawnside BBQ still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 3,949 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 8 — “Comfort and Soul” (November 25, 2013)
Address: 1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: +1 816-822-7427
Website: www.bbslawnsidebbq.com
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3. Anthonino’s Taverna (St. Louis)

American, Italian, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (3,920 Google reviews)

The American classics at Anthonino’s Taverna clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 3,920 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 10 — “All Family, All the Time” (October 22, 2012)
Address: 2225 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone: +1 314-773-4455
Website: anthoninos.com
See the full Anthonino’s Taverna listing →

4. The Shaved Duck (St. Louis)

BBQ, Southern · $$ · 4.5★ (2,958 Google reviews)

The Shaved Duck is one of the area’s go-to spots for low-and-slow barbecue, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,958 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 11 — “Food Done Right” (October 29, 2012)
Address: 2900 Virginia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: +1 314-806-0688
Website: www.theshavedduckstl.com
See the full The Shaved Duck listing →

5. Succotash (Kansas City)

American, Italian, BBQ, Breakfast, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,714 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Succotash keeps a 4.5-star rating across 2,714 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 9 — “Pork, Pasta and Barbecue” (December 2, 2013)
Address: 2601 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-421-2807
Website: www.succotashkcmo.com
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6. Pigwich (Kansas City)

Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (2,407 Google reviews)

Pigwich earned its spot on the show for over-stuffed sandwiches that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 2,407 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 1 — “Guy's All-Star Guests” (November 29, 2019)
Address: 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: +1 816-200-1639
Website: www.pigwich.com
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7. Kansas City Taco Company (Kansas City)

Mexican · $$ · 4.5★ (2,056 Google reviews)

Known for Mexican plates, Kansas City Taco Company still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,056 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 9 — “Spinning the Globe” (August 2, 2019)
Address: 528 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: +1 816-214-5390
Website: kctacocompany.com
See the full Kansas City Taco Company listing →

8. Cupini’s (Kansas City)

Italian, BBQ · $$ · 4.6★ (1,929 Google reviews)

The Italian comfort food at Cupini’s clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,929 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 18, Episode 9 — “Pork, Pasta and Barbecue” (December 2, 2013)
Address: 1809 Westport Rd Ste 200, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: +1 816-753-7662
Website: cupinis.com
See the full Cupini’s listing →

9. The Brick (Kansas City)

Burger, Chicken · $ · 4.5★ (1,722 Google reviews)

The Brick is one of the area’s go-to spots for burgers, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,722 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 5 — “Wings, Dogs and Claws” (September 27, 2010)
Address: 1727 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-421-1634
Website: thebrickkc.com
See the full The Brick listing →

10. Extra Virgin (Kansas City)

Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,352 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Mediterranean dishes, Extra Virgin keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,352 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 12 — “Full of Surprises” (September 6, 2019)
Address: 1900 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: +1 816-842-2205
Website: www.extravirginkc.com
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11. Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen (Webster Groves)

BBQ, Southern, Cajun · $$ · 4.5★ (1,216 Google reviews)

Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen earned its spot on the show for low-and-slow barbecue that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 1,216 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 16, Episode 1 — “Authentic Eats” (December 10, 2012)
Address: 34 S Old Orchard Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Phone: +1 314-968-0061
Website: www.hwy61roadhouse.com
See the full Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen listing →

12. Dressel’s Public House (St. Louis)

Other · $$ · 4.6★ (872 Google reviews)

Known for a one-of-a-kind menu, Dressel’s Public House still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 872 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 12 — “Pubs and Grub” (November 5, 2012)
Address: 419 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: +1 314-361-1060
Website: www.dresselspublichouse.com
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13. Banksia (Kansas City)

Asian, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (825 Google reviews)

The bold Asian flavors at Banksia clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 825 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 10 — “From Australian to Asian” (August 16, 2019)
Address: Cnr 12th & Main, 1183 Main St Suite 120, Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: +1 816-474-9935
Website: banksiabistro.com
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14. PotPie (Kansas City)

Chicken · $$ · 4.6★ (688 Google reviews)

PotPie is one of the area’s go-to spots for fried chicken, with a strong 4.6 stars from 688 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 19, Episode 14 — “Crazy for Chicken” (April 18, 2014)
Address: 904 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: +1 816-561-2702
Website: www.kcpotpie.com
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15. Guerilla Street Food (St. Louis)

Burger, Asian · 4.9★ (284 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for burgers, Guerilla Street Food keeps a 4.9-star rating across 284 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 8 — “Burgers, Noodles and Quahogs” (October 8, 2012)
Address: 3405 S Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: +1 314-899-0088
Website: thefattenedcaf.com
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