Patton’s Restaurant & Catering

Tucked away in Des Moines, Iowa, Patton’s Restaurant & Catering has been serving up Chicken that’s good enough to land a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Sadly, Patton’s Restaurant & Catering has since permanently closed its doors.

The restaurant was featured in Season 21, Episode 11 — an episode called “Chicken Chowfest” that first aired in 2014.

Customers consistently rave about their experience — the restaurant holds a 4.7-star rating on Google across 63 reviews. The menu is moderately priced, making it accessible for a casual meal or a special outing.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has been one of the Food Network’s most popular shows for nearly two decades, and a feature on the show often transforms a small, local restaurant into a destination. For Patton’s Restaurant & Catering in Des Moines, Iowa, the exposure brought food lovers from across the region — and many who watched the episode made a point to stop by.

While the doors may be closed, Patton’s Restaurant & Catering is still remembered fondly by fans of the show and everyone who had the chance to eat there.