American Restaurants in Tennessee – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American Restaurants in Tennessee

Tennessee has become a beloved destination for Guy Fieri’s flavor adventures, with 10 restaurants earning a spot on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives between 2008 and 2024. From the soulful kitchens of Memphis to the eclectic eateries of Nashville, the Volunteer State delivers American comfort food that keeps Guy coming back for more.

Memphis dominates the Tennessee Triple D map with six featured spots, while Nashville claims three and Franklin rounds out the list with one. Among these culinary gems, Little Tea Shop in Memphis stands out with an impressive 4.9-star rating, serving up Southern classics that have earned legendary status. StickEM in Memphis and Mas Tacos in Nashville both boast 4.7 stars, proving that whether you’re craving barbecue or creative Mexican-American fusion, Tennessee delivers.

With an average rating of 4.5 stars across all featured restaurants and nine of ten still serving hungry customers today, these Tennessee joints represent some of the most consistently excellent stops in Guy’s cross-country journey to Flavortown.

Little Tea Shop

Little Tea Shop

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.9
Episode 32: American Classics
AmericanDessert
StickEM

StickEM

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 528: Flavor World
AmericanVegan/Vegetarian
Mas Tacos

Mas Tacos

Still Open

Nashville, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 303: Holiday Hoopla
AmericanMexican
Mas Tacos por Favor

Mas Tacos por Favor

Still Open

Nashville, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.7
Episode 229: Tennessee Holiday Traditions
AmericanMexican
The Elegant Farmer

The Elegant Farmer

Permanently Closed

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 349: All Stacked Up
AmericanBreakfast
55 South

55 South

Still Open

Franklin, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 231: Soup, Salad and Seafood
AmericanSeafood
The Grilled Cheeserie

The Grilled Cheeserie

Still Open

Nashville, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 230: Family Time
American
Marlowe’s Ribs

Marlowe’s Ribs

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.5
Episode 34: The Memphis BBQ Tour
AmericanItalianBBQ
Leonard’s BBQ

Leonard’s BBQ

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.3
Episode 34: The Memphis BBQ Tour
AmericanBBQ
Tom’s Bar-B-Q

Tom’s Bar-B-Q

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.2
Episode 34: The Memphis BBQ Tour
AmericanBBQ