Santa Cruz
A chic downtown dining oasis, family-owned Laili invites diners in with an elegant high-ceilinged dining room and garden patio. Share apricot-chicken…
Must-see restaurants in California
Napa Valley
An offspring of parent restaurant Ad Hoc, Thomas Keller's Addendum provides boxed lunches of finger-lickin' buttermilk-fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs and…
Lake Tahoe
At the West Shore Inn’s cozy destination restaurant, chef Mike Davis whips up worthy meals using fresh produce and ranched meats, from juicy burgers to…
Lake Tahoe
With antique skis, shiny bikes and lots of pointy antlers belonging to stuffed wildlife mounted on the walls, this quirky place serves breakfast until 2…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
If being at Fisherman's Wharf makes you crave fish and chips, skip the expensive restaurants lining the water and instead find this little food truck,…
Mt Shasta Region
In the window-lined corner of the Mercantile, this old-fashioned yet classy diner serves classic American breakfasts, hot or cold sandwiches, burgers and…
San Diego
Downtown’s favorite breakfast place serves renowned peanut-butter-and-banana French toast; buttermilk, orange-pecan or granola pancakes; and eggs in…
Santa Cruz
Line up at this clean, well-lit breakfast spot for fluffy Belgian waffles, blackened ahi tuna eggs benny, Mexican huevos rancheros with pulled pork and…
Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ
Napa
Inside an 1888 grocery store, Bounty Hunter has an Old West vibe and superb barbecue, made with house-smoked meats. The standout 'beer-can chicken' is a…
San Diego
The Gaslamp's favorite brunch spot for fruity pancakes, stuffed French toast with agave cream cheese, and farm-fresh egg omelets, choose from coriander…
North Coast Ocean Sports & Grill
North Coast & Redwoods
A young, informal vibe, a no-frills sound menu of seafood, burgers and salads and exceptional ice cream mean this place is always packed out, especially…
North Coast & Redwoods
Across from the Chevron, this fun little arty joint makes good food fast, using mostly organic ingredients – try the creative soups, fish and chips with…
Santa Barbara
This eco-minded little shop serves up real-fruit smoothies and heaping acai bowls with all kinds of health-conscious add-ons such as fresh berries,…
San Francisco
Surfers and start-uppers cross town and climb hills for Za – because dude, you don't get gourmet, cornmeal-dusted, thin-crust slices like this every day…
Big Sur
This modern roadhouse glows with color-splashed artwork and an outdoor fire pit. At riverside tables, fork into upscale California-inspired pub grub like…
Death Valley National Park
This family-friendly stop serves giant omelets, eggs Benedict and pancakes for breakfast, plus fish and chips, sandwiches and burgers for lunch and dinner…
Oakland
Every city deserves an old-school Italian deli and grocery store, and Oakland's contribution to this genre is Ratto's, a vintage spot that might as well…
Napa Valley
Yes, it’s part of a chain (Houston’s), but its bar at lunchtime provides a chance to rub shoulders with winemakers. The food is consistent – ribs,…
Mt Shasta Region
This family-run, big-portion-slinging all-American cafe really comes into its own on Saturdays at noon when the once-weekly animal auction happens…
Oakland
Old Oakland's 100-year-old marketplace has been turned into a gourmet food court, where the wooden tables are always full, day and night. Fare ranges from…
Mrs Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant
Orange County
The restaurant that launched a theme park. Classic, button-busting fried chicken and mashed potato dinners are served in this restaurant from 1934, newly…
Los Angeles
A quality, Japanese-inspired burger-and-sandwich joint. If you're undecided, order the Battle Royale, jammed with applewood bacon, garlic jam, caramelized…
Lake Tahoe
This beatnik, bare-bones industrial coffee shop serves Italian gelato, delectable pastries and home-brewed kombucha. Go for tantalizing breakfast crepes…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
For something completely different, steal away to this little casino kitchen with a big, bold menu of spicy south-of-the-border flavors: Argentinean…
San Diego
Tiny, family-run Ortega’s is so popular that people often queue for a spot at the counter (there are indoor and sidewalk tables, too). Seafood, moles,…
Los Angeles
With an unbeatable location right over the water, Bluewater Grill is the most popular restaurant on the island thanks to dishes such as miso-glazed cod,…
Santa Barbara
Enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail before tucking into some tasty pasta, flat breads or meat and seafood dishes at one of Santa Barbara's most popular…
Mt Shasta Region
Set inside a vintage railroad car with views of Castle Crags, this popular restaurant-bar offers trainloads of dining-car ambience and Californian cuisine…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Cheerful chatter greets you at this energetic, mostly organic cafe that gets extra kudos for its juices and smoothies. A healthy menu will have you…
San Diego
This little, modern, neat-as-a-pin place has a tiny but well-chosen menu of curries and tandoori chicken, and a much longer menu of craft and bottled…
Sacramento
Like its tiny original location on 24th St, this cozy ramen house under the direction of Yasushi Ueyama makes amazing housemade noodles that live up to…
Mt Shasta Region
Walk in hungry and you’ll be plagued with an existential breakfast crisis: the feta spinach quiche or the Tuscan scramble? The flaky croissants or a…
San Diego
Just off Little Italy's bustling thoroughfare with its pizzerias and wine bars, this sleek urbane noodle shop loads up steaming bowls of ramen with oxtail…
North Coast & Redwoods
Garberville’s beloved cafe serves organic omelets, veggie scrambles and buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup in a cozy room. Lunch brings crunchy…
Kevin N Randi's Old Fashioned Meat Market
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
If you need a packed lunch, this is the place to get a loaded, made-to-order sandwich or healthy salad (the edamame and bean salad is delicious!). You can…
Oakland
Great for breakfast or lunch but beware: this bakery co-op is not for the weak-willed. Gourmet vegetarian pizza, chewy breads and gigantic scones, all…
Mammoth Lakes
While the bagels here may not rival those actually made in the city, New Yorkers won't be disappointed by the selection of healthy, large salads and…
Mammoth Lakes
This low-key Italian restaurant has been open for 30 years and is a local favorite. It serves good-sized plates of classic pasta, with two sides, while…
Berkeley
This is a buzzing breakfast spot, especially on the weekends. It dishes up baked soufflé pancakes and German-style potato pancakes with applesauce, plus…
Joshua Tree National Park
Hustle over near the marine base for tasty Middle Eastern food from fattoush and tabouli to big platters of kebab platters paired with pita, soup or salad…
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