Shorty’s Pizza and Smoked Meat

Tucked away in Superior, Wisconsin, Shorty’s Pizza and Smoked Meat has been serving up Pizza that’s good enough to land a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Sadly, Shorty’s Pizza and Smoked Meat has since permanently closed its doors.

The restaurant was featured in Season 21, Episode 3 — an episode called “Cross-Country Classics” that first aired in 2014. The episode celebrated the timeless, classic dishes that have kept diners coming back for years.

You can watch Guy Fieri’s visit in the Food Network clip “Guy Tries a Dynamite Meat-Lovers Pizza | Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri | Food Network,” which has racked up over 583K views on YouTube — proof that this restaurant struck a chord with viewers nationwide.

With a solid 4.2-star Google rating and more than 963 reviews, it’s clear that Shorty’s Pizza and Smoked Meat delivers a dining experience worth talking about. 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 Shorty’s Pizza and Smoked Meat in Superior, Wisconsin, 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, Shorty’s Pizza and Smoked Meat is still remembered fondly by fans of the show and everyone who had the chance to eat there.