Shows Like Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

If you liked Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (2005), a documentary and talk series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (2007)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and reality
Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern is a travel and cuisine television show hosted by Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel. The first season debuted on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9pm ET/PT. Bizarre Foods focuses on…
2
Somebody Feed Phil (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.
3
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2007)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and reality
Host Guy Fieri takes a cross-country road trip to visit some of America's classic "greasy spoon" restaurants — diners, drive-ins and dives — that have been doing it right for decades.
4
The Incredible Dr. Pol (2011)
★ 8.3/10Also reality and documentary
Set in Central Michigan's farm country, this reality series follows the work done at Pol Veterinary Services. Specializing in large farm animals, Dr. Pol treats horses, pigs, cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens and…
5
Paranormal Caught on Camera (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
Some of the most amazing, eye-opening and downright scary paranormal videos from around the world are featured as a panel of experts break down the footage and analyze what exactly the eyewitnesses captured.
6
WWE 24 (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and talk
The acclaimed docu-series takes you on a lightning-fast journey through a day in the life of WWE's most intriguing Superstars and groundbreaking events.
7
Survivorman (2005)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and reality
In this harrowing reality series, “Survivorman” Les Stroud travels to far-flung locales with little more than the clothes on his back and 50 pounds of camera equipment to battle - and try to survive - insanely harsh…
8
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also reality and documentary
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
9
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during each episode. It is up to the viewer to decide which stories actually…
10
Who Do You Think You Are? (2010)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary and reality
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details…
11
Long Way Round (2004)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all…
12
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2006)
★ 7.9/10Also reality and documentary
Reality show following the auditioning process and making of the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad.
13
Expedition Unknown (2015)
★ 8.1/10Also documentary and reality
The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.
14
Destination Fear (2019)
★ 8.4/10Also reality and documentary
You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.
15
Richard Hammond's Workshop (2021)
★ 7/10Also documentary and reality
Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and…
16
Starting 5 (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
17
Grand Designs (1999)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and reality
British television series which features unusual and often elaborate architectural homebuilding projects.
18
The Curse of Oak Island (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also reality and documentary
Follow brothers Marty and Rick Lagina through their effort to find the speculated - and as of yet undiscovered - buried treasure believed to have been concealed through extraordinary means on Oak Island.
19
Beyond Skinwalker Ranch (2023)
★ 8.2/10Also reality and documentary
Utilizing a team of reputable professionals working alongside "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" veterans, this series explores other sites of unusual activity and "high strangeness" phenomena in an effort to discover if…
20
Overhaulin' (2004)
★ 7/10Also documentary and reality
Overhaulin' is an American automotive reality TV show that ran for five seasons on TLC between 2004–2009, and currently on Velocity and Discovery.