Unique Eats Season 5: Episode Guide & Ratings

We travel from the east coast to the west, discovering restaurants that are creating truly innovative dishes with vegetables. This isn't just about a healthy diet, this is about completely changing the way you eat your veggies.

Dive into the most unique variations of your favorite comfort foods. Double the fun with a pie that's filled with macaroni and cheese, crunch on nachos with a Japanese twist, indulge in doughnuts filled with jelly and fois gras, or end your meal with a good old fashioned chocolate cupcake... with bacon.

Take a tour of restaurants with unique takes on seafood standards. In Philadelphia, oysters are smoked with hay, in Portland Oregon you can savor a potpie filled with local fish and shellfish. And how about a fish sandwich like you've never had before? It's all about the ocean's bounty served in the most one-of-a-kind way.

Find out what the buzz is all about at these dining hot spots across the country. From a San Francisco legend where they're taking Chinese food and turning it on its head, to a New York City favorite where American classics get a twist, to a cozy Portland, Oregon favorite where the menu changes every night. After this, you'll be calling for a reservation.

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we discover restaurants serving dishes that reminiscent of the old days, but with a deliciously modern twist. A renowned chef updates the Asian dishes from his childhood. Another takes good old British pub fare and throws in a curve ball. And then there are savory pies brought to a whole new level, and American BBQ that will reawaken your taste buds.

We're celebrating the best of all worlds with restaurants that mix different ethnic traditions to create new and unique flavors. A chef in Houston combines Texas tradition with Italian standards. In Las Vegas, burgers are flavored with Asian ingredients. Japanese-Peruvian dishes are all the buzz at a Los Angeles hot spot. It's a mouth-watering journey of culinary mash-ups.

We're visiting hot spots around the country that are literally spicing it up in the kitchen. From dishes that will set your mouth on fire, to plates with just enough heat to make your eyes water, find out why people keep coming back for more.

Go off the beaten path in this episode and visit extraordinary eateries that are unknown to the average tourist. A rustic Italian restaurant in Staten Island where the nonnas are in charge, a perfect pizza joint outside the bright lights of Las Vegas, a dining destination only for those in the know in Hawaii, and a cool spot for shaved ice under the palm trees.

Everyone knows Vegas for its bright lights, humming slot machines, and big shows. But if you play your cards right, you can also eat at some of the most interesting, delicious and unique restaurants. We're going on and off the strip to discover those eateries. After this, you'll be convinced to spend an evening outside of the casino.

We're taking a trip to the 50th state for an indulgent culinary weekend. Find out which chefs and which restaurants make Hawaii a true foodie destination. From unique takes on traditional Hawaiian seafood to inventive drinks to keep you cool beachside, it's a palate-pleasing trip through paradise.

Spend 36 hours in Houston with us for a unique culinary tour of the most innovative restaurants. Whether it's big Texas beef plates, or spicy Tex-Mex mash-ups, this is a feast that will have you booking your ticket to the Lone Star State right away.