Restaurants on The Layover

Anthony Bourdain is back like you've never seen him before. He is high octane, gritty, caffeinated and traveling with a sense of urgency. Why? Because he has only 24-48 hours to unleash an unpredictable story about a place, a people and their food. Tony will travel through the US, Asia and Europe, and reveal insider tips that only the most seasoned traveler would know.

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Billy Goat Tavern

Billy Goat Tavern

Chicago,IL $
Feed the Beast +3
99.2
TVFScore

Famous for their cheeseburgers and the Cubs curse.

Traditional American Hamburgers Fast Food

Air Date: 03-20-2013
Cochon Butcher

Cochon Butcher

New Orleans,LA $$
Best Thing I Ever Ate +4
98.8
TVFScore

Chris Cosentino - Boudin Sausage

Southern New American

The Colonnade

The Colonnade

Atlanta,GA $$
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives +1
98.3
TVFScore

known for their southern favorites, been around for over 80 years

Southern Meat-And-Three

Air Date: 09-22-2008
Holeman and Finch Public House

Holeman and Finch Public House

Atlanta,GA $$
Best Thing I Ever Ate +3
98.2
TVFScore

Anne Burrell - Double Cheeseburger

Vegetarian American Burgers

Dooky Chase Restaurant

Dooky Chase Restaurant

New Orleans,LA $$
Best Thing I Ever Ate +5
97.5
TVFScore

John Besh - Gumbo Z'herbes

Southern Cajun & Creole

Air Date: 09-19-2011
City Tavern Restaurant

City Tavern Restaurant

Philadelphia,PA $$$
Closed
Best Thing I Ever Ate +2
94.3
TVFScore

Adam Gertler - Pepperpot Soup

Traditional American

Air Date: 07-04-2011
Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Atlanta,GA $$
The Layover +1
94.2
TVFScore

Anthony stops for a quick BBQ lunch

Air Date: 01-14-2013
Miller Union

Miller Union

Atlanta,GA $$$
Chopped +3
93.3
TVFScore

Justin Burdett, Chef de cuisine, Miller Union, Atlanta, GA (winner)

Traditional American

Air Date: 05-24-2011
Minetta Tavern

Minetta Tavern

New York,NY $$$
Burger Land +2
92.5
TVFScore

Black label burger made with 4 cuts of prime dry aged beef.

Italian

Air Date: 05-27-2013
In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger

Los Angeles,CA $
The Layover
91.9
TVFScore

Anthony Bourdain gets a double-double animal style cheeseburger and chocolate shake.

Hamburgers

Air Date: 01-23-2012
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Atlanta,GA $
The Layover
90.1
TVFScore

some of the best fried chicken in Atlanta

Air Date: 01-14-2013
Octopus Bar

Octopus Bar

Atlanta,GA
Bizarre Foods America +1
88.2
TVFScore

Try some new Southern cooking offered on the menu at Octopus bar -- a gastro-pub that caters to the late-night crowd. Sample ...

Air Date: 05-19-2014
The Little Tart Bakeshop

The Little Tart Bakeshop

Atlanta,GA $$
The Layover
87.7
TVFScore

Anthony goes in the morning to get coffee and some pastries

Air Date: 01-14-2013
Swan Oyster Depot

Swan Oyster Depot

San Francisco,CA $$
The Layover +2
86.7
TVFScore

One of Tony's favorite places to eat in America, Swan Oyster Depot is a casual spot that's first-come, first-serve, so breakf...

Traditional American Seafood

Air Date: 01-09-2012
Food Big Apple cafe

Food Big Apple cafe

Atlanta,GA $
The Layover
84.7
TVFScore

Big Apple Inn has delicious tamales, ice cream and amazing sandwiches. One of the most popular signature dishes is the pig ea...

Air Date: 01-14-2013
The Porter Beer Bar

The Porter Beer Bar

Atlanta,GA $$
Closed
The Layover
84.5
TVFScore

has more than 340 types of beer and a delicious bar food selection

Sandwiches American Burgers

Air Date: 01-14-2013
Doughnut Vault

Doughnut Vault

Chicago,IL $
The Layover
84.4
TVFScore

Tony stops by the Doughnut Vault to learn why people wait in line for 3 dollar donuts.

Air Date: 11-19-2012
Boucherie

Boucherie

New Orleans,LA $$
Chopped +2
83.2
TVFScore

Nathanial Zimet, Chef and Restaurateur, Boucherie, New Orleans, LA (winner)

Air Date: 12-18-2012
burger joint

burger joint

New York,NY $$
The Layover
83.0
TVFScore

Tony traveled to Midtown Manhattan to grab lunch at The Burger Joint hidden inside Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Tony enjoyed a b...

Traditional American Hamburgers

Air Date: 11-28-2011
Bemelmans Bar

Bemelmans Bar

New York,NY $$$
Best Bars in America +1
80.3
TVFScore

One of Dave Wondrich's favorite bars in NY. Great classic cocktails

Air Date: 08-06-2014