Food Critic Ranks Top 5 Chain Restaurants • Top 5 Beatdown

[@watcher]

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[@asianjoekicks]

So much Fourplay by Ryan to reveal Cracker Barrel

[@killingtime5610]

@@LindaC616 And people that was with them since the First episode of Unsolved True Crime and Supernatural

[@deprofundis3293]

Tursiops! They used to sell it at sea world, like, 2 decades ago. It's named after the genus for the bottlenose dolphin. (Thankfully, it does not smell like actual dolphins, lol.) It's sadly discontinued now, though. I keep hoping I'll find its replacement someday. 🐬❤️

[@lindanixon9065]

The graphics typo in the paid promo is a bummer. Pentalty. Tsk tsk tsk.

[@polarbroomega7263]

@@LindaC616 When you posted this they had literally just uploaded something the week prior to this. Before that they took a mere 2 week or so break because of Christmas. Y'know, the thing where people spend time with family? Have some patience.

[@SetFireGirl]

Love that the only time Ryan and Shane ever stop fighting is to unite in their efforts to torment Steven. Shane had big "older brother watching his younger siblings tear each other to pieces and occasionally stepping in to sow further chaos" energy in this episode

[@beckyosturkan3144]

Shane and Ryan's pure happiness when they both have Denny's in the number one spot is just beautiful

[@Cz82]

Even I was happy Denny's was #1

[@beckyosturkan3144]

@@Cz82 Denny's is great tbh

[@darkevilazn]

@@Cz82 Of all the American restaurant chains, yeah I would say Denny's is #1.

[@rubyrominaa]

@@Cz82 I was happy to see how happy they were, not a fan a Denny's though 😔

[@analisesalas538]

God so many college study sessions were spent at Dennys

[@Futurestarra]

The absolute strength of Steven's defense of Skyline Chili is insane "He died, in the sun." "We're all gonna die one day." "He burned to death." "And you're gonna burn to death." STEVEN???

[@FioreCiliegia]

Actually he drowned but…

[@lisacoppola400]

I am with Steven and Skyline as the best but I will admit it did not adhere to the rules. Still I love Skyline and understand it’s exclusively a regional thing.

[@royce6485]

Skyline slaps and I regret not growing up on it

[@abigailsalmanac]

Shane’s shock and the need to point out every time Steven swears is one of the most amusing things on this channel

[@lisazdvoru1660]

"Red Lobster... made you blaspheme?" 😳

[@abigailsalmanac]

@@lisazdvoru1660 I DIED 💀😂

[@catnamedmeoww]

Does Steven not usually swear?

[@abigailsalmanac]

@@catnamedmeoww not really. He was asked about it in a Watcher Weekly plus and he said he doesn’t swear a lot so that when he does it’s more impactful. And then he swore and Shane freaked out 😂

[@jayhom5385]

@@abigailsalmanac It is pretty impactful. I still vividly remember him saying..."that's the first time I swore on camera." at Momofuku with the ridiculous fried chicken with David Chang.

[@RM13741]

This episode was pure Ryan, Shane and Steven energy. The boys were on top of their game in this one. Loved every second *chefs kiss*

[@satarupagingerkolay]

I love to see the Watcher Boys together. They are the icon, they are the moment.

[@lillianbarker2728]

Seriously though. I’m so happy to seem them flourish

[@jenl7094]

The moment Ryan revealed Denny’s and Shane excitedly tore off his slate to reveal the same top pick leading to an unprecedented hug while the editor cut to a nonplussed Steven was just peak Watcher (also props to the editor for the side by side roaring laughing faces of S&R next to Steven). Love it. Hope we get more of these.

[@TheSaladin777]

Couldn’t agree more could not stop smiling!

[@nyanturismo]

I know, Top 5 Beatdown with these 3 is definitely peak Watcher for me, I really wish they'd do more.

[@veekay1048]

The pure joy on both Shane and Ryan’s faces over having the same #1 is unbeatable

[@Aeunax123]

Magical tbh

[@shreya8376]

good to know steven's doing well after the chaos on the too many spirits finale

[@originalseed6744]

So happy that's done with

[@brefitzvb6]

I all of a sudden really want to watch Ryan and Shane do Hot Ones.

[@bambi.1imb0]

this would be fucking amazing

[@joey_rd8901]

Would love to!! Both of them. Together, pls.

[@cassidymorrison1010]

YES I need this to happen

[@jeremiahwaller2636]

Commenting for algorithm. I need this to happen.

[@Jadorelainie]

Don't! Don't give me hopeeee!

[@melonana95]

The cracker barrel deception just proved how much ryan simply enjoys choosing violence

[@Flawedpiece]

First four words are so wild

[@teanobeano6838]

@@Flawedpiece sounds like the title of a "Cracker Barrel EXPOSED" KZbin video

[@beabeabea3]

@@FlawedpieceI would read this book 😭 “The Cracker Barrel Deception”

[@jaybutler779]

Shane and Ryan healing years of ghost hunting tension with their mutual love of Denny’s, all while making Steven feel like a third wheel clown. Truly beautiful.

[@RobinHearts]

Ryan lining up a high five, Shane goes in for a hug, and Ryan immediately switching to hug mode. Classic moment, love to see.

[@lauran8968]

my favorite moment lol

[@PassTheMarmalade1957]

Love is Ryan and Shane joyously hugging each other when they see that they both picked Denny's.

[@sekhmet9808]

Someone may have already told you, but all of the Outbacks get their onions from the same farm that grows giant onions exclusively for Outback Steakhouse, which is why they're so consistent.

[@mkisamurott]

do u have extra sources on this? i would like to educate myself on onion consistency of outback LOL

[@ASMRByAnkita]

Yes I had seen this in a tv show.

[@sekhmet9808]

@@mkisamurott I worked there for 5 years, and it's all in the training, they're very proud of their onions XD

[@abbacadaver]

I wanna go to the Outback onion house now

[@loretta5653]

Whoa, that’s such a cool fact. Thank you for sharing!

[@PoopSquares]

i know this is not Beatdown related but these three have such great banter and chemistry that I’m waiting for the day Steven joins a Ghost Files investigation and we get the funniest episode ever.

[@peytonalexander5300]

I’ve always thought the one thing they could do to make Buzzfeed Unsolved/Ghost Files even better than it already is would be to bring in guests like Steven or one of the Try Guys or something. One of the best things about early Unsolved episodes was that Ryan and Shane were both very green and inexperienced ghost hunters and we got to see their journey into becoming more comfortable and learning what they were doing. I think to recapture a little of that inexperienced magic, they could take on the role of master ghost hunters and bring a rookie with them from time to time, so that we can see more of how different people react to the spookiness. I have to wonder how Steven or Keith or any number of their other collaborators would react to the creepy shit that Ryan and Shane have to put up with at these places.

[@mark_u]

All for Steven to join Ghost Files! That would be dope!!!

[@pattomwau]

He sort of did. He prayed the demons and ghouls away.

[@SourGir1986]

Shane and Ryan have the energy of "Steven is our younger brother, and we're gonna give him a rough time, but it's out of love, so if YOU try to mess with him, you will regret it swiftly."

[@ywmbaily]

It's funny cuz Steven is older than Ryan lol

[@corinnecroy2508]

this is so corny. please seek help

[@suned3128]

@@corinnecroy2508 You don’t need to seek help for being corny dude

[@jothesharkrider]

Is anyone else interested in hearing what their top five WORST chain restaurants are?

[@kenzh32]

Yes!!!!

[@dori_casper]

I wanna hear them talk shit about restaurants, even if I know nothing about American restaurants

[@kmccarthy4572]

If they do a worst list they need to also invite Keith from the try guys. That man has probably had some of the worst food of his life while doing the eat the menu series

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Yassss

[@archerart]

dennys and outback would make my list lmao

[@helenzhang1604]

my top moments from this episode: 1:59 Steven loves the peg game 11:10 “cheddar bay biscuits made you blaspheme?” 12:11 “you know what I’m talking about right Steven” “oh yeah” 18:35 Shane and Ryan’s abject disgust at Steven getting takeout steak from outback 20:18 “let’s start with the three way” 22:43 Shane and Ryan once again proving their platonic soulmateship

[@elreydelmundo1343]

You missed Shane's story about shitting a whole undigested chicken out of his ass.

[@jenl7094]

@@elreydelmundo1343 it wouldn’t be a proper episode without some weird anecdote or long, gross chef’s kiss from Shane. One or the other…or both if we’re lucky.

[@m1l2000]

i agree with this list, i would also add shane's "shut up!" to ryan at 6:24 edit: wrong time stamp

[@mulletmutt]

also 13:22 😭😭

[@lunargraph]

these videos are TOO GOOD to me. this trio might have the most aggressive twins-and-younger-sibling dynamic and we just witnessed the height of it when shane and ryan hugged triumphantly while Steven gave the camera a deadpan stare

[@savvygatton]

If they weren't such a "wholesome" chain, a t-shirt with a picture of the peg game that says "I Got Pegged at Cracker Barrel" could make them millions

[@alien9839]

You're right

[@bronco7087]

omg

[@samalvarez8776]

Oh shit 😂 that would be perfect. I loved those games

[@nai.nine.]

the joy between shane and ryan when they see they made the same first pick is absolutely the most delightful thing i've ever seen

[@bubblelinneajen]

One of my fondest memories with one of my close friends is when we had a shit ton of paperwork to do for a work assignment, so we went to Denny's around 10PM. Stayed until nearly 3 in the morning, only ordered about $15 worth of food between the two of us, but our waitress was so kind that at one point she literally plugged in my laptop charger to an outlet in the kitchen that was meant for one of the coffee pots or something. Denny's is a magical liminal space and I will hear no criticisms of it.

[@jaylinholland7535]

The pure joy on Shane’s and Ryan’s face when they picked dennys for number one. I felt their happiness 😊

[@gracetuell1172]

The way Shane ripped off his number one right after Ryan when he realized they were the same made my day

[@FilmotronCity]

That number 1 reveal by ryan and shane was the greatest, most heartwarming moment on Top 5 Beatdown ever.

[@Valor6]

Shane and Ryan's pop off at both of them having Denny's at number one? Friendship goals.

[@TheTattooedCatholic]

The fact that Texas Roadhouse was not mentioned is an absolute travesty. But the joy over the shared Denny's respect almost redeems it.

[@zoelockett]

no texas roadhouse but they talked about YARD HOUSE??? I’ve never even heard of that place

[@starsong3]

AGREED yes!!! honestly

[@gatordragon8824]

The last time I was there, a roach skittered across the table. Thus what my family calls it: Texas Roachouse.

[@zoelockett]

@@gatordragon8824 yeah there’s roaches, but have u had the honey butter

[@lilianthium]

when Shane said that Denny's is what church is to people, i felt that. best place to go w your friends after a concert

[@abiwright2726]

11:04 “cheddar bay biscuits made you blaspheme??” Makes me laugh so much every time

[@andraemacapinlac]

Steven’s understanding of the post-sex Red Lobster visit was awesome.

[@freshbaguette5552]

The absolute disrespect to the great name of the bang bang shrimp is INEXCUSABLE. I’m a vegetarian now but back when I ate meat that was on my mind 25/8 and I am in shock that it was only Shane defending it. He is truly the People’s Picker

[@ijustlikethiscrapokay]

+

[@eclipsethedragon1331]

I hate shrimp with a passion but I love bang bang shrimp

[@kaycem]

honestly the ONLY reason to go to bonefish is the bang bang shrimp. period.

[@JamesonWilde]

@@kaycem The cod imperial is a fucking banger also

[@jada6848]

The absolute horror and shock I felt at Steven's number one... I also can't believe nobody mentioned The Cheesecake Factory, so many options it's kind of insane??

[@cdav8664]

Finally someone’s mentioned the Cheesecake Factory!

[@michaelstringfellow6754]

I said the exact same thing!

[@mariekesslerkaminski4685]

Have you never had skyline????? So good! Much better than Cheesecake Factory tab

[@sarabarner7647]

The comment I came looking for! Cheesecake Factory is my favorite chain.

[@InfinitiG-gz7ic]

@@mariekesslerkaminski4685 I’d take skyline over Cheesecake Factory any day of the week

[@maggieyarbrough9637]

this is why im so loyal to top five beatdown. it is perhaps a perfect series and now it has been crowned by a perfect ep. thank you boys for your passion and your bravery

[@tasholland7773]

the pure joy i felt watching ryan reveal his number one with the scene between him and shane while steven just sat there like 😐

[@vessel__]

22:42 absolutely beautiful moment between these two bros. Steven just sitting off to the side was just tied it all together.

[@lydiaboll2872]

Steven: *Stares into the camera like he’s in The Office*

[@h311dr1p]

this ep was an instant all timer. they’re all so funny together lmao

[@Alismeee]

"Steve loves to peg at cracker barrel" - Shane Madej, 2022

[@Phatocatto]

'the pegging never stops!'

[@KS-xk2so]

Like I'm genuinely not sure if Steven is aware of what pegging is, lol

[@creya8900]

I think you can hear Katie saying "...Nope." behind the camera.

[@Animaniafreak]

@@KS-xk2so Remember when the worth it boys played sims on Kelsey's show, Steven didn't know "woohoo" means sex and Andrew took the opportunity to make Steven's character doing all sort of "woohoo"? 🤣 Yeah our boi is a rare and precious species.

[@ramsidepp]

They should’ve gotten Keith from try guys for this. He’s clearly the actual expert on chain restaurants, he invented eat the menu!

[@cassdun619]

I need them to do this with Keith but with the worst chain restaurants 😂

[@abigailsalmanac]

I knew Ryan was going to be passive aggressive calling Steven a “food critic/expert” 😂💀

[@espressomyeggo1844]

Shane's monologue about Denny's being a church is one of my top favorite American poem's of this century.

[@kara8146]

As a canadian who hasn't been to the states since she was 4, I love the content, absolutely no idea what most of these places are like but love it

[@ItIsAYesOrNoQuestion]

to be fair as an american i also don't know what some of these places are

[@jessicakaemery]

I'm from the UK and I've only been to the US once, so I have no idea about any of these except Benihana's. I'm just vibing with the lists 🥲

[@masha8770]

I feel compelled to point out: after chastizing poor steven for questionable rules adherence with Hometown Buffet, Ryan's Islands only has locations in 2 states, flouting rule 3. (as non-american trusting the chain's website, they literally only have 2 locations outside california/in arizona)

[@kevintran5469]

They had a location in Hawaii that closed because of the pandemic. I think it technically counts since it was so recent.

[@jake2011rt]

They also seem to have forgotten that you pay at the counter and there is no leather book at Cracker Barrel.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

@@jake2011rt Some Denny's also pay at the counter.

[@solitarelee6200]

Yeah I'd never heard of Islands in my whole life XD they rly do things different in cali

[@jasonkelly4964]

I thought the same but when I googled it, it said locations in 4 states but also only listed Cali & Ari 🤷‍♂️

[@Sweet.peach21]

Okay I hate the Denny’s food, but they’re absolutely right. The many times I’ve been it’s always between 12 and 4 am and we’ll stay for as long as we’d like and as loud as we like. The best jokes are shared in a Denny’s. Something about the fluorescent lights, passive-kind employees and cracked booths just brings you and your attendants together tenfold. Everything good is at Denny’s.

[@rosemaryaragon2917]

You’re not going to Denny’s for the food. You’re going to Denny’s because it’s 3 am and you really want crappy pancakes covered in syrup while you’re friends play fight over a stupid topic that doesn’t really matter.

[@sabrinaschell4938]

Yeah, Denny's food is awful.

[@user-zr9ip4gj8l]

How did Cheesecake Factory and Texas Roadhouse not make it on anyones list??? I’m shocked

[@natashajade787]

Texas roadhouse is definitely my fave

[@hoikatz]

Texas Roadhouse isn’t a big thing in California

[@sunshinetypee2775]

THIS IS WHAT IM SAYING

[@joesmoe6947]

Both of these places are hit or miss. Especially Roadhouse. Its good when its good but SOO many of them are terrible due to management imo. But both are certainly better than chili spaghetti or dennys...

[@akihayakawaliker]

Texas Roadhouse should be on listed for their rolls and cinnamon butter alone

[@charliegray2636]

Ryan and Shane’s reaction to having the same number 1 was so wholesome

[@T.Florenz]

A truly delightful episode! The editing and sound mixing around Shane and Ryan's triumphant number 1 match, unparalleled

[@reinasambrano3987]

To Ryan: My dad is the Vice President of Islands and as someone who grew up going there once a week for 16 years I was more then proud to see it make your list. P.S. I am also about to be a Chapman Alumni after this last semester:)

[@saraholson2295]

tell greg i say hi and he's doing a great job

[@1977melsmith]

If the rules require the restaurant being in 3 states, then Islands should be disqualified. It's only in California & Arizona. Ryan ragged on Steven, but he broke the rules too 😂

[@lvasquez2978]

To be fair there used to be one in Vegas so he might not know it closed

[@Kronotross]

Definitely, also at every Denny's I've been to you pay at the register, there is no leather book. Ryan and Shane out here in their glass houses huckin' stones.

[@emilygraff3267]

Islands is gas tho

[@jennifertaylor5185]

We have Islands here in NC

[@Coco-dn8dv]

They're also in Hawaii so no, it counts.

[@milky-nai]

steven's new unhinged era is actually top tier? i wish we had more watcher trio shows

[@izzycamoc1289]

if nothing else I admire Steven’s courage, and his confidence

[@erika8349]

I don’t think I’ve laughed this hard after seeing Shane and Ryan’s #1 and Steven’s reaction 😂😭🤣

[@killingtime5610]

I laughed through the entire episode. They were hilarious.

[@erika8349]

@@killingtime5610 For sure, can’t go wrong with this trio!

[@alexlee3261]

22:45 The shot of Steven's face as Ryan and Shane hug. 😘👌 editing on point.

[@bittersweetrory4685]

It's the way that Ryan tried to give Shane a high five but Shane went for the hug that knows that they have the greatest friendship.

[@joshkorte9020]

Shane and Steven have the most Midwest lists ever and it makes me proud.

[@Miniatures_Hall]

Except no Olive Garden haha

[@Rihful]

This was so enjoyable to watch lol. I’m kind of surprised Cheesecake Factory wasn’t mentioned!

[@kumaxhime]

I once got in a fight with a group of ohnoxious drunks an almost-empty Bonefish, while I was with my boyfriend celebrating his birthday. They had been extremely loud and unpleasant the whole time and asked by staff multiple times to quiet down and I snapped and yelled at them. No fists were thrown but as result: they were asked to leave and our drinks were free. And my boyfriend (who I had been with for just a few months at the time) was alarmed but amused. Good time, 5/5. And the Bang Bang shrimp is indeed the best menu item.

[@chloemendoza5974]

did I strategically plan my morning around this video premiere? yes absolutely

[@abigailsalmanac]

MOOD

[@betsyyz]

steven putting skyline as his number 1 was the biggest plot twist but as someone from ohio I was ecstatic. He’s 100% correct and he has my respect.

[@jake2011rt]

I ran out of the room screaming when I saw it.

[@dawnarnett]

Agreed!!! I was dying at the criticisms. 🤣

[@maxineh9160]

How I felt when Shane brought up Culver's in the fast food episode.

[@moe634]

I will never understand Skyline. I gave it a try, can’t do it. The chili taste sweet? Tf is that about. And the spaghetti thing… questionable at best. I’m sorry but no.

[@fbail7124]

I’ve never been to Ohio, but my dad was and as kids we would search krogers near and far for some of that sweet, sacred chili for Wednesday spaghetti nights. I fully support Skyline being on that list. Tastes like childhood and family.

[@sweeetjuicetv]

i work at cracker barrel - fun fact! in orientation they tell you that they place their restaurants along highways specifically to draw that road trip crowd. it’s actually why the first restaurant/gift shop was built at all! there’s a little short history about the creation of the chain on their website. not shilling lmao i just tend to find these sorts of things fascinating

[@idonthavealottosay]

i bet the "at least 3 states" rule was made because of shane

[@danielflynn8530]

He would pick Portillos lol

[@lifu._]

@@danielflynn8530 Shane would pick Midwestern places that most people don’t know about.

[@Not_Kimmie]

I feel like Shane and Ryan triumphantly hugging and being best friends while Steven sits off to the side by himself summarizes the entirety of Watcher

[@celesteescutia-rendon8507]

Steven: This company was founded at Benihana! Shane: We've never been a Benihana! Steven: We've never been to a Benihana but IT COULD HAVE BEEN!

[@amykay2781]

Shane's disgusted face when Steven talks about hometown buffet is cracking me up 🤣

[@beeramp]

Shane's choices are the only ones I'm completely familiar with... I've never heard of Islands, Yard House, Skyline or Hometown Buffet

[@leahsartiguess]

Probably Skyline because its localized in Cincinnati, Ohio its a way of life here in cinci though

[@calvinnotklein6368]

I think hometown is trash lmao. Yard House is hella good tho.

[@insanelittlesilk]

Yard house was actually founded in Long Beach, near the Queen Mary (I’m a local lol)

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

I believe Hometown Buffet is also called Old Country Buffet in some areas. I LOVED that place as a kid

[@tkbell1975]

Exactly the same for me!! 😲

[@WhitneyC76]

The best friend energy in this video was off the charts. You three are too adorable 😂

[@wonder6835]

i love it when Ryan and Shane agree on shit on a spiritual level. Their number 1 on this list and when they both put taco bell in the fast food both hit different.

[@pallavidas9099]

The happiness on Ryan and Shane's faces on having the same no. 1 is so adorable I can't- 🤧

[@DaWombatGaming]

They feel about their Denny's nights the same way I feel about dungeons and dragons nights

[@dayofthesnakes]

I love the Top 5 Beatdowns guys! Keep em coming. I've got some ideas for future lists too: Top 5 Netflix Shows Top 5 Store Bought Cookies (Oreos, Kibler, etc.) Top 5 Condiments Top 5 Cola / Sodas Top 5 Side dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Ceasar Salad, Soup, etc)

[@jenl7094]

Yes, please. Other ideas: Top 5 tourist destinations (like a theme park-already know what Ryan will pick lol, or festivals, landmarks, etc) Top 5 movies (in general, or a specific genre like horror or action) Top 5 breakfast foods (non cereal, as that’s been done) Top 5 beaches Top 5 beers or cocktails Top 5 world cities (non US)

[@ThatBlackPiano]

Steven: “This company was founded at a Benihana!” Shane: “We’ve never been to Benihana.” --------------------- Ryan: “He burned to DEATH!” Steven: “You will also burn to death…” Shane: “….😦👀🤷🏻”

[@rice_frying_shrimp]

The disrespect everybody showed towards Waffle House today will not go unnoticed. Denny's being N1 is hard to debate, but Waffle Home should be somewhere on everybody's list.

[@macksthetigerchild3417]

Waffle house has a drive through in my hometown, not that the rules stopped them on other choices tho

[@rice_frying_shrimp]

@@macksthetigerchild3417 funny, it doesn't where I'm from... I guess partial drive throughs could be a nice convenient loophole

[@mothma_am]

maybe because it's mostly southern?

[@justafractionoftime1984]

Waffle House is great if you’re drunk and hungry lol it’s Midwestern, so I’m surprised that it wasn’t mentioned at all.

[@jenl7094]

Waffle House tastes so amazing with your friends after you’ve just come from a party or a bar (with a designated driver ofc). Nice buzz, maybe a fight breaks out to spice things up. Definitely in my top 5.

[@user-od7tb5po8g]

Shane finally knows how it feels when he said oatmeal was his favorite cereal

[@castalejandra]

Oatmeal team, sorry not sorry

[@lord_of_the_oreos_vol3]

PLSS I FORGOT ABOUT HIM MENTIONING THAT

[@samara1676]

to be fair, oatmeal is objectively a cereal, and it fucking slaps.

[@kandices6049]

As a Canadian, the only one of these restaurants I've actually been to is Denny's so I'm in full support.

[@ლ.ლ-ნ7ძ]

As a Canadian, the only one of these restaurants I’ve actually been to is Red Lobster.

[@81Point2]

Denny's is a staple of Canadian culture

[@waywardmind]

We've also got Red Lobster, and - it - is - fabulous.

[@mayvalley]

Canadian here too, I’ve only ever been to red lobster and it is *delicious*

[@eliiisdn]

@@ლ.ლ-ნ7ძ east versus west ahahah no red lobster on the west coast... one day maybe...

[@mostange1883]

I love when Shane and Steven have cute lil bonding moments bc they are lowkey super similar with their mannerisms they just seem like such an adorable bros

[@asmrkitten5847]

Things we learned about Steven in this episode: 1. Is the best AND greatest foodie 2. Is a d-bag 3. Likes to peg at Cracker Barrel *chefs kiss*

[@nerddegreeburns]

That gets a chef's kiss for sure.

[@TheSpyder49]

watcher: discussing violently over their favored chain restaurants everyone who isnt american: nodding their heads respectfully, intrigued

[@drawingsticks5333]

I feel like this at like 90% of their lists but I like them anyway

[@mhewwariya2395]

same 😂

[@AtlisDe]

I'm an american and I don't know half of these places, so im there with ya lol.

[@andrearosie]

I've never felt more validated in my life than both ryan and shane having dennys as #1

[@Lonnielonni]

I am so upset that no one appreciated Shane‘s bonefish Grill pick !!! And he was absolutely right about the bang bang shrimp if you go to a bonefish Grill and you don’t get the bang bang shrimp you don’t know what you’re doing! Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever agreed with Shane this hard 😭✊🏾

[@staceyn2541]

I will go to Bonefish just for that shrimp. It is worth it. And I hate shrimp.

[@tdsims1963]

Hard to appreciate what I've never heard of. Sorry.

[@rgractor]

Agreed, Steven and Ryan will definitely change their tune the second they taste that shrimp. It is NOT just “regular fried shrimp”.

[@pwebster17]

Came to the comments to find other Bonefish fans. The bang bang tacos 😩

[@patriciawisenbaker8105]

I love that they are praising Cracker Barrel for the first half of this episode but it doesn’t follow their rules because they don’t use the little black leather books the server just hands you the check and you don’t pay the server you have to go to the cash stand to pay (Source: I worked in the gift shop for 4 years)

[@macksthetigerchild3417]

That’s also true! I forgot about that, but yeah, you pay at the gift shop register

[@macksthetigerchild3417]

Actually you pay at the counter at denny’s too, and some denny’s have drive-throughs. So really they all broke the rules several times. Outback also has a drive-through in my hometown, but I think it’s new so that one I can let slide

[@Artsy_Lazuli]

Seeing Ryan and Shane have a moment over Dennys is fantastic

[@chrissennii609]

Can’t wait for the top 5 list of people who betrayed the professors trust EDIT MY TOP 5: 5: C Dog 4: Beef Boy 3: Bergooz 2: Ryan 1: Shane’s left hand

[@elainatruhart1103]

As a Cincinnati native, I 1000% agree with Steven! Skyline is a classic dinner style, not all of them have drive throughs, and there’s definitely a proper waiter. Love the Ohio rep 😂

[@pattyk9668]

Shane telling us about his whole chicken pooping - laughed so hard I had to pause the stream.

[@asianjared]

Love the respect that Cracker Barrel gets. As someone who was born and raised in the south, Cracker Barrel is one of my top restaurants. Super underrated.

[@cmgeisleman9438]

I agree, but the biscuits and gravy totally sux! At least here in Indiana... jmho 👊🏼

[@Lukabooga]

I worked at Cracker Barrel, stopped eating there after the horrors ive seen.... they leave the biscuits out for days on end and all the food comes in mushy microwave packages, and that's just the tip of the iceburg...

[@kasiahinkson3150]

@@Lukabooga Yes! I worked there 6 months and have never been back, it's borderline triggering to drive past a Cracker Barrel because the experience was so nightmarish lmao

[@danipink7818]

Like the other comments stated: working there is a nightmare lmao. I literally quit because, as a teenager, I was bullied by full grown ass adults, including one who chased me into the bathroom and threatened to fight me in the parking lot because I threw a biscuit at her annoying ass friend (it’s a great story lemme tell you)

[@romigithepope]

@@Lukabooga Yeah, the quality has definitely gone down. I quit eating there a few years ago.

[@pageperpage]

That Ryan and Shane hug made me feel like my divorced parents getting back together, so wholesome

[@callanbroskey1262]

I work at dennys it makes me happy to see Ryan and Shane so happy

[@KamenRiderCorn]

I agree with Steven's assessment of Denny's but Ryan and Shane have me wondering if I need to revisit it.

[@Reggie_la]

Steven everyday for his whole life: being asian is such an important part of my identity, it is who I am and I reflect on that every day. I express it through intercultural food experiences I can share with the world, so we all can connect better. Steven in this video: mmmm fake cheese and fake chili on top of over cooked dry and stale af pasta... and the double meaning joke!? Truly what my american heart calls home.

[@ameliaottenwalder2343]

Love how Ryan goes for a high five and Shane just hugs him instead 💙

[@siiri8902]

"Cheddar baked biscuits made you blaspheme" I'm crying 😭 Love the ~atheist friend giving the religious friend a hard time for not following his own rules~ moment

[@kuroinokitsune]

I like how you don't get until you see it and then "yeah!"

[@heatweve]

i was looking for this comment 😭😭

[@Chi_Me]

Love how the credentials of Ryan and Shane at the beginning are "Eat's 'til he pops" and "Ingests food daily" respectively

[@bronco7087]

“You know what Icarus did that you never did? He flew.” ICONIC

[@clairerebbeca7840]

Shane ripping off his number 1 when he sees Ryan gave me all the serotonin I needed this week 🤣🤣

[@Brettisen]

"maybe they don't like you there. and frankly I don't blame them" man this episode was hysterical

[@kaitlynwoods11ify]

not steven plugging the channel we are all literally watching rn and his 6-year dormant personal channel.

[@meg_allen]

as a fellow cincinnati area to LA transplant steven is the midwestern representation we deserve! you are so valid for putting skyline as your number 1 king, will eat a 3-way in your honor next time i visit home ✊🏼

[@kristinchilders8052]

This is funny because Shane is from Chicago

[@sarahrimmel2]

All I could think about when Shane was razzing Steven for not following the rules was, “Dude, you once listed oatmeal as your favorite cereal.” I think about that moment a lot. As a fellow Midwesterner, it haunts me.

[@SK1MD]

It made total sense when Steve swore over Red Lobster’s biscuits. Red Lobster should have been everyone’s Top 5!

[@Jonny_Black]

Steven's straight face when he said "The poops- not the best'" killed me.

[@kingyopi56]

The absolute pure happiness between Shane and Ryan was so freaking wholesome and powerful like their reaction to them having both dennys on their list could be able make anyone happy!

[@spar5722]

Everything said and done during the Red Lobster portion of this video (10:48) was a part of Shane's "Lovecraftian" nightmare... Ryans' face after Steven reveals his pick, Stevens awed blasphemy, Shanes's reaction to the endless shrimp, and the way Ryan quotes Beyonce in the most robotic/practiced voice is really the garlic butter sauce on top of an amazing top-three pick from Steven.