Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
As old school as it gets: expect wooden booths, wagon wheels for decor and hearty steaks on the menu. It's classic fare done well. Order hand-cut steaks,…
Must-see restaurants in California
San Diego
A proud local institution since 1927, with red leatherette seating and windows to watch the world go by. The Swing Inn serves three square meals, but…
North Coast & Redwoods
Occupying an ace position on the corner of this central square, the patisserie here serves sumptuous cakes, breakfasts are delish and the lunch salads,…
San Diego
Fuel up before surfing on omelets, scrambles and pancakes, or afterwards on sandwiches, tacos and salads at this surfers diner on the east side of the…
Mammoth Lakes
Family-run casual pizzeria serving better-than-average pies, handmade and cooked on the spot. Sauce flavors include marinara chipotle, creamy ranch, pesto…
Joshua Tree National Park
Never mind the pizza, it's the flavor-packed butter chicken, chicken biryani and other Indian fare that draw clued-in locals to Sam’s. Many dishes are…
San Diego
Maybe it's the lightly fried mahi and wahoo fish. Or the zippy white sauce. Or layered fresh cabbage and peppery tomato salsa. Whatever the secret, the…
Mt Shasta Region
Surrounded by a picnic table or three, this classy, wood-sided food cart turns out juicy Polish sausage, bratwurst and hot dogs, and big plates of nachos,…
North Coast & Redwoods
At the southern, quieter end of town backed by lofty trees, this cozy spot has a cottage feel with its warm wood paneling and lacy curtains. Enjoy freshly…
Berkeley
From food truck to a brick-and-mortar shop, this Korean-Japanese fusion eatery makes addictive short-rib and braised-pork sandwiches out of garlicky fried…
Death Valley National Park
It may look funky but this outback cafe serves some of the best Angus burgers, crispy salads and pizza (in three sizes) in Death Valley. Toast the…
San Diego
This swingin’ local chain serves chic comfort food. There’s just a simple menu, but what they do with it! Plump burgers (grass-fed beef, free-range turkey…
North Coast & Redwoods
Housed in one of Eureka's Old Town Victorian buildings across from the bay; this is a local favorite for enjoying baskets of steamed clams, fish and chips…
Redding & Around
This hip and homey, split-level cafe serves up healthy food: big fresh salads, garlicky prawns and pasta, and homemade tomato soup. There’s a good…
Silver City Mountain Resort Restaurant
Sequoia National Park
This little country store serves simple fare – usually one or two choices like salmon or pasta – on wooden picnic tables. Try the dreamy thick slabs of…
Berkeley
With a line out the door, this corner shop smooshes together ice-cream sandwiches (or tacos!) with creative flavors (salted caramel, churro etc) and…
Venice, Marina Del Rey & Playa del Rey
Join the flip-flop crowd at this shoebox-sized pizza kitchen for habit-forming bagel-crust pies tastily decorated with tequila-lime chicken, portobello…
Lake Tahoe
A tiny but well-stocked natural-foods store, its gem of a deli concocts scrumptious ethnic food to go, all packaged in biodegradable and compostable…
San Diego
Award-winning burgers (served about 20 ways) are the thing in this cheerful red-and-white wooden roadhouse in the center of Old Town, plus onion rings…
Santa Barbara
Before a day at the beach, pick up custom-made sandwiches and fresh salads at this gourmet deli in the Funk Zone. Artisan breads, imported cheeses, cured…
Lake Tahoe
For a social bite after shedding your bindings, this slopeside favorite is handily positioned between the cable-car building and the rental shop. Slide on…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Meaty mains like 16oz rib eyes, wood-fired chicken and spice-rubbed pork tenderloin join wood-fired pizzas and homemade desserts on this mouthwatering…
Oakland
You'll likely smell Firebrand before you see it, and you'll be smiling when you sniff, because this spot pumps out some delicious wood-fired baked goods…
North Coast & Redwoods
This 2nd-story eatery overlooks Main St and serves ambitious dishes that may have minted the California-Cajun style. Start with fried oysters before…
Sequoia National Park
Truffled eggs on brioche French toast; sourdough sandwiches spread with goat cheese and sweet figs; maple-bacon popcorn; date and Nutella ice-cream shakes…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Parked permanently at Fisherman's Wharf, the Tanguito food truck makes exceptional Argentine empanadas with chicken or steak, stellar saffron rice and…
Napa
This busy storefront wine bar and restaurant makes inventive, flavorful small plates, from simple skewers and flatbreads to elaborate ostrich burgers,…
Oakland
The name plays off its former identity as a cobbler's shop, but the current patrons pack this brick-walled place for its wood-fired pizzas, original…
Monterey
Sweet and savory, all-American breakfasts and lunches and bottomless pitchers of coffee merrily weigh down outdoor tables at this cafe uphill from the…
Los Angeles
Does all the authentic Jamaican favorites: saltfish and ackee at breakfast; curry goat, jerk chicken and oxtails at lunch. The brown stew chicken is…
Joshua Tree National Park
Fuel up for a day in the park with a Killer Bee smoothie, an omelet made with eggs from cage-free chickens, an avocado sandwich or many more organic and…
San Diego
This place makes four kinds of breakfast burritos that you eat out of a basket in view of Crystal Pier (patio seating available) alongside pancakes, eggs…
North Coast & Redwoods
A classy Mexican spot with art-filled walls and sultry Latin music to set the mood. The elevated cuisine (think spicy-sweet mole and tangy shrimp ceviche)…
Yosemite National Park
Enjoy tasty pizza at this buzzing eatery that becomes a chatty après-hike hangout in the late afternoon. Specialty pizzas like the Hog Heaven (pepperoni,…
Sacramento
This tranquil vegetarian Buddhist diner serves steaming clay pots and curries. The Peaceful Existence Clay Pot – which includes a ‘chicken’ drumstick with…
San Diego
In a tall-ceilinged space decorated like an Italian village complete with mini Ponte Vecchio, Mimmo’s deli serves salads, hot and cold sandwiches and…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
You have to know where you're going to find the Brazen Head, a tiny pub with low lighting and cozy nooks, and reliably good onion soup and steaks. The…
Mt Shasta Region
This market sells groceries and organic produce to health-conscious eaters. The excellent cafe serves good coffee, fresh juices and an array of tasty –…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
It's remarkable that a food truck could contain a wood-burning oven, but herein lies the secret to Carmel's remarkably good single-serving blistered-crust…
Redding & Around
Go here to try the region's best wines (and many more beyond) alongside unpretentious yet classy food and live entertainment most nights. Ask the staff to…
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