Guy Fieri isn't just known as the Mayor of Flavortown, Food Network Star, or "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" host. Chef Guy Fieri is a celebrated restaurateur with a mighty restaurant empire. While Guy Fieri's restaurants started with Johnny Garlics in Santa Rosa, California, his restaurant chains can be found in almost every corner of the globe, from New York City to Dubai.
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As of 2024, Guy Fieri currently owns 17 brands and hundreds of restaurants, since many of his restaurants have multiple franchises and locations. That's a lot of donkey sauce! If you're overwhelmed by the number of establishments in Guy Fieri's restaurant empire, don't worry. Ahead, you'll find a concise list of Guy's restaurant brands, along with information on each. From burgers and Tex-Mex to barbecue and pizza, Guy Fieri's restaurants cover a multitude of cuisines.
In 2022, Guy Fieri hosted Guy's Chance of a Lifetime on Food Network. The game show ran for one season to find the best food entrepreneur who could successfully run a "Chicken Guy!" franchise. Whether you're cut out to work for one of Guy's many restaurants or just want to be a customer, check out our Flavortown restaurant rundown ahead!
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1. Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint is Fieri's largest chain, with 34 locations. This includes all 27 Carnival Cruise ships, as well as locations in Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, and Colombia. It's probably the most "classic" of Fieri's restaurants and features his famous smash burgers served with diner-approved shakes and fries.
2. El Burro Borrachos
Guy Fieri seems to have a special fondness for tacos and Mexican cuisine, as he owns five Latin-themed restaurants. El Burro Borrachos, which translates to "The Drunk Donkey," features California-inspired Mexican fare, including an extensive margarita menu. El Burro Borrachos has two locations, and both are inside casinos in Nevada.
3. Guy Fieri's Tequila Cocina
The menu of this Boston-based restaurant is a twist on popular Latin street food, but the real star of this restaurant is the booze. Their bar program includes over a hundred different kinds of Tequila in addition to its regular offerings, including Fieri's own Guy's Santo Tequila. Tequila Cocina is currently located in Boston, Massachusetts.
4. Guy's Bar-B-Que Joint
Are you ready for this Que? All the recipes featured at the Atlantic City-based restaurant are inspired by Guy's National BBQ Hall of Fame-winning team, the Motley Que. All types of barbecue are featured here, from beef to pork to chicken and smoked sausages. And with those sides—including collard greens, mac-n-cheese, and baked beans—there's surely something to please everyone.
5. Guy Fieri's Highball Lounge
Guy's Highball Lounge is a treat for traveling as there are only two locations — one inside California's Burbank Airport, and the other in the airport in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. In addition to a hefty meal, you can enjoy several signature handcrafted cocktails. We recommend Guy's Famous BBQ Bloody Mary.
6. Guy Fieri's Pizza Parlor
With only one location in Hampton, Virginia, this restaurant is a real treat. Drawing from his Italian heritage, this spot is a Fieri take on a classic pizza joint. The "Fat Boy" Pizza sounds like something straight out of Flavortown and includes ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and Guy's famous donkey sauce.
7. Chicken Guy
Chicken Guy is all about one thing — chicken tenders. These tenders are brined in both buttermilk and fresh lemon juice to make them as flavorful and juicy as they can be. Paired with a wide array of sauces to pair your tenders with, you'll find yourself dreaming about these crunchy tenders.
Chicken Guy has nearly 20 locations across the U.S., including four locations in California.
8. Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar
Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen & Bar was his first restaurant based in Las Vegas and is located inside the Linq Hotel. If you want to try the famous, award-winning, bacon mac 'n' cheeseburger, you'll need to head to this Las Vegas joint. Don't worry, it's topped with donkey sauce so your tastebuds won't miss out on the fun.
9. Guy Fieri's American Kitchen & Bar
This restaurant is classic Guy Fieri cuisine — it serves up many of Guy's signature recipes, such as burgers, championship BBQ, and serious Big Eat dishes. You'll even be able to sample Guy's Hunt & Ryde wine selection. There are over 15 locations, including international locales in Mexico, South Africa, and Dubai.
In November 2016, Guy Fieri expanded his restaurant empire to include Guy Fieri's Foxwoods Kitchen + Bar. It technically falls under the umbrella of Guy's American Kitchen + Bar but stands on its own. The almost 10,000-square-foot location seats 375 people and includes a bar, for you to enjoy your burger with a cold brew. Guy's Foxwoods is located in the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
10. Downtown Flavortown
This Pigeon Forge, Tennessee-based restaurant features a 300+ seat restaurant, a 14-lane Duck Pin bowling alley, and over 10,000 square feet of arcade games. If you're in the mood for a tropical-themed tiki bar, Downtown Flavortown is the perfect spot to spend an afternoon with friends or an evening out.
11. Flavortown Kitchen
This delivery-only restaurant features all of the Flavortown favorites, from Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Wings to the Mac-N-Cheese Hamburger. It's the easiest way to experience Guy's famous classics without having to leave home. There are over 170 locations in 34 states, so be sure to see if there is one near you!
12. Guy Fieri's Chophouse
Guy Fieri's authentic steakhouse only has one location, and it comes with a view overlooking Atlantic City's boardwalk and beach. Choose from a variety of delicious meats and seafood, including Java Rubbed Ribeye Chop, a Spicy Bloody Mary Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, and Cape May Fried Flounder. With small-batch distilled spirits and plenty of surf n' turf, Guy's Fieri's chophouse has plenty to offer.
13. Guy Fieri's Smokehouse
Like Guy's Bar-B-Que Joint, the Smokehouse features recipes from Guy's award-winning team of smokers, the Motley Que. With innovative takes on regional barbecue recipes paired with craft cocktails, this is the upscale barbecue you've been waiting for. Check out the locations in Louisville, Kentucky, and Norfolk, Virginia.
14. Guy Fieri's Taco Joint
Guy Fieri's Taco Joint is a fast-casual spot based in Arlington, Texas. Here, you can enjoy freshly made salsas and guacamole to top your tacos with. Even better? You're able to order from a selection of margaritas and Mexican lagers. A slight offshoot called Guy Fieri's Dive & Taco Joint also opened in Kansas City in 2019.
15. Guy's Pig & Anchor
You'll only be able to eat at Guy's Pig & Anchor aboard one of many Carnival cruise lines. Once onboard, you can feast on a selection of Guy's favorite barbecue dishes, including his Championship Pork Butt, Smoked Round of Beef, Smoked Andouille Sausage, in addition to his Blue Ribbon Chicken.
16. Guy's Sammich Joint
Whether you're looking for a hot sub, a cold-cut sandwich, a burger, or a flavorful salad, Guy's Sammich Joint has lunch for you. Find one of the three locations inside the Cancun Airport, the Burbank Airport, or Harrah's Atlantic City Casino.
17. Goldbelly's Trashcan Nachos
Trashcan Nachos is one of Guy Fieri's most famous (and creatively named) comfort food dishes. The ingredients include Guy's Super Melty Cheese Sauce and Guy's Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, along with black beans, jalapenos, and pickled red onions. Let's face it — you're probably thinking about ordering them right now.
Consumers can place orders for Trashcan Nachos and get them delivered right to their door via Goldbelly for $89.95 - $99.95.
