Mulvaney's Building & Loan
Read moreLocated in an 1893 firehouse, Mulvaney's is a gourmet haunt. The patio opens to welcome guests in a green setting. The menu changes with the seasons. This restaurant celebrates the fertile Sacramento Valley by cooking authentic dishes. Extremely tasty cuisine, especially the homemade pasta and scallops. A gourmet address, healthy and voted among the most eco-responsible restaurants in the United States!
THE RESTAURANT AT CONVICT LAKE
A great place to eat on Convict Lake, 15 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Rustic ...Read more
LAKEFRONT RESTAURANT
Located on the edge of Twin Lakes and within the Tamarack Lodge, the ...Read more
DEGNAN'S DELI
Read moreDegnan's Deli is Yosemite's rather nice but mostly convenient sandwich shop. Ready to welcome many of the vacationers in Yosemite, the place is huge. The food is rather basic: salads, snacks, sandwiches, pizzas, soups... All in a very copious format. Simple and efficient. With a large beer and wine list. The place is convenient for a lunch break or when you come back from one of the great hikes in the valley. You can sit around the big tables, inside and outside.
HALF DOME VILLAGE PAVILION
Read moreThis establishment is part of Half Dome Village, which also includes a grill, bar, pizzeria and café. It doesn't offer haute cuisine, but it does provide a well-balanced meal. In the evening, a low-price formula with a meat or fish dish and a choice of two side dishes. Gourmets can also head to the Pizza Deck, which remains open all year round. At weekends, coffees and pastries are available at Coffee Corner.
PAESANO'S
Read morePaesano's is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in California's capital, and it's easy to see why. This trendy downtown restaurant is divided into a large, high-ceilinged room and a terrace that is very pleasant in good weather. The service is impeccable. You can eat delicious wood-fired pizzas, classic pasta dishes and current specialties always inspired by Italy. The antipasti are also very tasty. Due to its success, the company has opened two other restaurants in Elk Grove and Davis.
THE PARK - CAFETERIA 15L
Read moreA very trendy New York atmosphere, and a marble decor that spreads out designer tables one after the other for this restaurant with a huge room that has managed to create distinct spaces that allow a pleasant intimacy despite its size. The whole of Sacramento comes here to eat simple and generous dishes. Salads and sandwiches are for example a very good lunch break, with brunch on weekends. Nice cocktail menu for the later hours. Large terrace for sunny days.
CAFÉ CAPISTRANO
Read moreThis small house transformed into a restaurant is tastefully decorated with the warm colors of Mexico, nicely flowered with its small terrace. The warm and sweet atmosphere in which it immerses us makes us want to come back again and again. The food is delicious, masterfully prepared by Arturo. Enjoy the Mayan specialties, with pork, vegetables or chicken, as well as the great Tex Mex specialties like tacos and burritos. Typical Mexican breakfast is available at the opening, from 10 US$ to 15 US$.
RIVA FISH HOUSE
Read moreRiva Fish House takes its name from a small Italian village on the Ligurian coast, Riva Trigoso. The menu therefore makes a few nods to the country from which it takes its inspiration, with a nice selection of various pastas. You can also eat the local American-Italian specialty, cioppino, a delicious fish stew prepared according to the catch of the day. In addition to all these tempting proposals, Riva is worth a visit for its perfect location on the Santa Cruz pier, with a breathtaking view.
LA MARCHA
Read moreHelmed by chef Sergio Monteléon, a Californian of Spanish origin, this trendy restaurant puts Madrid cuisine in the spotlight. A fine selection of authentic tapas and revisited dishes, escorted by a comprehensive Hispanic wine list. We particularly like the croquetas croquetas de bacalao and the tortilla de gambas. Not forgetting paellas, which they also serve at many weddings. And of course, vegetables and fruit are sourced from small organic farms in the Bay Area. A Hispanic farm-to-table to try.
Zócalo Restaurant
Read moreOne of the best Mexican restaurants in town. The decor of this great restaurant plunges you into a chic, friendly South American atmosphere. The menu is typical but well thought-out, with tacos, chiles rellenos, burritos and guacamole served with crunchy tortillas. The portions are really big, so don't hesitate to share dishes, and what's more, you'll get to taste a wider choice of specialties. In summer, the large terrace with umbrellas and lanterns is ideal for enjoying a blackberry margarita!
BAR BOCCE
Read moreLocated on the seafront, Bar Bocce is a weekend must for San Franciscans out and about in the north. The Italian-influenced menu is mainly made up of delicious pizzas with thin, crispy dough, but the starters are also worth a detour. Try the calamari a la plancha or the oven-roasted shishito peppers. This is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing getaway. A pétanque court is also available.
ROJBAS GRILL
Read moreThis small restaurant serves Mediterranean specialties, particularly Greek, but also Levantine. It doesn't look like much, but the food is fresh and tasty. As an added bonus, dishes are offered at rock-bottom prices, a rarity in Berkeley. We recommend the spanakopita (a kind of spinach and feta mille-feuille) as a starter, followed by the falafel wrap. Another option: a Greek gyros of beef or lamb, to die for, as well as mezzes(eggplant caviar, hummus, etc.). A simple, efficient address that's also a canteen for regulars.
TACOLICIOUS
Read moreA real success story for this young brand founded in 2009 by Joe Hargrave. The first Tacolicious was a small stand at the Thursday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco. Today Tacolicious has four successful restaurants, three in San Francisco and one in Palo Alto, which is popular with Stanford students and residents. Brunch, lunch, dinner , you have a choice of tacos and salads. And every day there are new items depending on what's in season. Plus cocktails, wines, beers, tequilas...
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Read moreA great address for smart men. The campus restaurant is open to all. The frame is sumptuous (happy students…), the view over Malibu and the beautiful ocean. For $ 8 at noon and $ 10 in the evening, we are entitled to the famous: all you can eat buffet. Eat everything you can!
VILLA CORONA
Read moreMexican cooking was missing? No worries, California is never far away. Villa Corona is a fabulous burrito that costs about US $ 9. Otherwise taco and enchiladas are also on the menu. Available to take.
EL FAROLITO
Read moreWhen you exit BART's24th Street station, don't hesitate: head straight to El Farolito taquería for a 100% Mission experience and a killer burrito. El Farolito proudly represents Mission's Latino identity. Don't be fooled by the tiny, suspicious entrance to this joint, you'll be surprised at what can be done in the way of food for so little money. We'll round out the meal with a great burrito, quesadilla, nachos or ceviche. Believe us, you'll love it!
GRÉGOIRE
Read moreGreat French cuisine revisited to go! At the head of this very popular restaurant-caterer in Berkeley, the very dynamic Grégoire, a Frenchman who has been living in the United States for several decades, will be happy to welcome you. He offers refined dishes that change every month according to the fresh and local products. A real treat, it is an ideal quick break at lunch or in the afternoon, especially its delicious hot sandwiches and salads. Takeaway is available, as the counter can only accommodate 2 people.
TASTE ON MELROSE
Read moreIn a typical, trendy West Hollywood decor, we serve delicious international cuisine with Italian accents. The patio is pleasant but unfortunately quickly taken. Perhaps because, as often in the neighborhood, the interior looks particularly noisy.
FALAFEL'S DRIVE-IN
Read moreA modest drive-in, with outdoor tables, serving the region's best falafels for a low price. For a change from burgers, this original fast-food restaurant offers a whole range of delicious falafel sandwiches, mezzés, gyros and keftas. You only have to look at the crowds at mealtimes to realize just how popular it is. And don't forget to try the excellent banana milkshakes! A practical, hearty break on the road to Silicon, with a picnic lunch in a local park.
UNION HOTEL RESTAURANTS
Read moreA complex of restaurants as charming as others installed in the Union Hotel. Here you will find a typical American kitchen restaurant, pizzeria and bakery. Wooden decor, lovely staff, fireplaces and breads and desserts are home made, happiness in pure condition!
PLANK
Read moreIn the heart of Jack London Square, this American-style restaurant offers burgers, pizzas, tacos and its famous tater tots (potato croquettes). It's also a sports bar , with screens showing game broadcasts. Outdoor games such as corn hole and bocce ball (similar to petanque) are on offer, while bowling and arcade games are available on site. The outdoor beer garden is also very pleasant. It offers a choice of 48 beers on draught. Accessible only to those aged 21 and over after 9pm.
SACRAMENTO NATURAL FOODS CO-OP
Read moreThis small supermarket located east of downtown offers sandwiches, salads and prepared meals to take away. All the products offered here are fresh, carefully selected and generally meet organic specifications. You can also do your general grocery shopping here and even have a coffee on the sunny terrace on the second floor. It is possible to order online, to have the products delivered and to become a member of the cooperative.
NEPTUNE'S
Read moreA few minutes from the beach, Neptune's serves the best breakfasts in the city! In a highly guarded setting, you can enjoy typical dishes (Sisters waffles and oeufs), but also some creativity jewels (frites oysters and bacon waffles). Friendly atmosphere and shaded terrace.
DAWN PATROL
Read moreDawn Patrol offers a beautiful menu of breakfasts and sandwiches, mostly from organic and home-made products. Inside, a colourful decoration in surfer mode, and outside, on the large white terrace, you would think in Latin America. A good address in the centre for copious breakfasts. The most popular version: «Build Your Hash»: flat dish in different types and cooking of potatoes, meat, cheese and eggs.
ARO LATIN
Read moreA subdued and warm atmosphere is at the rendezvous in this restaurant which proposes a menu with multiple Latin influences: Mexico, Peru, Argentina... A varied and very tasty cuisine.aro is above all a meeting place for the locals, who like to meet along the huge wooden bar, chat with the barman and nibble on small plates or larger dishes - many of which are guaranteed gluten-free, such as paella - while sipping a margarita. The promise of a good time!
THE WHALE & ALE
Read moreBritish pub as we like them, The Whale & Ale is particularly suitable for a dinner. Everything is there, from the decoration to the atmosphere and the pints of Guinness. With a few exceptions - like the fish or shrimp tacos - the menu is essentially made up of English specialties: bangers and mash - large Irish pork sausages served with mashed potatoes - traditional fish and chips , shepherd's pie - the French equivalent of which would be hash browns... Everything is fresh and cooked with great care.
VENICE ALE HOUSE
Read moreTom and Spoon, two people in Venice, decided one day that they wanted to create a place where they could recover with local and organic products, while remaining on the beach. Venice Ale House was born some time later. This cozy restaurant serves healthy and organic cuisine, but also exquisite local and local beers. Ideal to admire the sunset on the beach during an appetizer between friends.
HOMESTATE
Read moreThis small chain, with seven other locations, mainly serves tacos, which can be enjoyed at any time of day, from breakfast through lunch to early evening. On the menu: some fifteen recipes, including the Guadalupe, filled with eggs, chorizo and cheddar, or the Picadillo, made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, coleslaw and pickled jalapeño pepper. Try the side dishes, too, such as the classic black beans.
CAFECITO ORGANICO
Read moreOne of the latest members of the Third Wave Coffee movement in Silver Lake has settled in one of these developing streets, Hoover Street. Here, the coffee is South American, authentic, generous, creamy and perfectly roasted. Sheltered from the sun under a canvas stretched out in the patio, you can relax alone or with friends, away from traffic. Latin and tamale atmosphere (steamed cornbread, stuffed with meat, cheese and vegetables) from Oaxaca for breakfast... a dolce vita toute angeleno.
FILIPPI’S PIZZA GROTTO
Read moreA small, cozy brand that serves good pasta and pizza. Just next door, a grocery store makes it possible to buy all Italian products.
EBISU
Read moreThis Japanese restaurant, very popular in the Sunset area, offers one of the best sushi options in the area. Unfortunately, wait for rush hours, especially Saturday. In this true sushi restaurant you can see the chefs working behind the bar - it is nice to sit there and eat. For an even more authentic atmosphere, so-vous, déchaussés, on the ² to taste your sashimis and other delicate dishes.
YAMASHIRO
Read moreThis restaurant, famous for its Japanese and continental cuisine, is also known for the beauty of its surroundings. Along the Hollywood hills, it faces the city (side Westside). Its authentic th-century pagoda imported from Japan is the centrepiece surrounded by a unique set of pools and waterfalls.
MAMA'S ON WASHINGTON SQUARE
Read moreWhether on weekdays or weekends, there is always a line for breakfast and bruch at Mama's in North Beach. In a very family and jovial atmosphere, you will be able to taste succulent French toasts, omelets, sandwiches, fresh fruit salads or pancakes covered with maple syrup. Cheap and filling. The house, opened in 1951 by Mike Sr. and Mama, has always remained in the hands of the same family. Tradition is good!
THE TRAILS CAFÉ
Read morePerfect for hikers walking through Griffith Park, The Trails Café is designed to enhance picnic baskets with fresh, gourmet food. On the tables in the shade of the pines or to take away, you can enjoy an avocado or chickpea salad sandwich, a hot dog, a fritatta - an Italian dish similar to an omelette - a quiche, or an "egg in a basket", all homemade. Also on the menu: a few desserts, such as cookies, granola, vegan apple pie and lavender shortbread.
EL TORO LOCO
Read moreA restaurant in the heart of Pacifica, offering both Peruvian and Mexican specialities. We especially appreciate the dishes made from fish, with a nice selection of recipes de octopus. The classic taco and burrito of the region are also on the menu, and are worth a visit. Friendly setting and warm atmosphere.
BREAKFAST BY SALT’S CURE
Read moreInventive, trendy and healthy cuisine that favors local products specializing in breakfast and brunch.
SON OF A GUN RESTAURANT
Read moreWith its lifebuoys and marine trinkets hanging on the wall, the decor of this restaurant resembles that of a sea wolf den. Take time to sit at the bar, shucking Santa Barbara shrimp or enjoying lobster rolls with lemon aioli and celery, before being seated at your table. Aside from oysters and other seafood, Son of A Gun serves fine, meticulous preparations that remind us that we're near the ocean. Good value for money.
THE CURIOUS PALATE
Read moreWalking into a shopping mall, you'd never expect to come across an address like this. But this restaurant has a simple concept: everything here is homemade, using seasonal produce. From burgers and their absolutely delicious fries to superb pasta with pea pesto, healthy salads and all kinds of sandwiches, the dishes are delicate, fresh and tasty. Plus: a fine selection of local beers. Excellent value for money. Finally, a special mention for the warm welcome.
TOMALES BAY OYSTER COMPANY
Read moreThe place is simple but heavenly for seafood lovers. You can enjoy fresh shellfish by the water. It's a shanty that serves mainly oysters fished in Tomales Bay, but also clams and mussels. You can buy lemons, knives and gloves (very important, since it's up to you). Tip: do your shopping beforehand for an even more festive picnic!
THE MODEL BAKERY
Read moreThis lovely bakery on Main Street offers salads and sandwiches to eat on or off. The breads are good but we still have been rather surprised by the prices, relatively high.
CAFE REYES
Read moreIt is one of the few restaurants in the area, located at the entrance ofPoint Reyes Station.Popular with visitors and locals alike, this establishment specializes in pizzas: from the dough to the sauce, the emphasis is on homemade. Moreover, all the meats are guaranteed 100% natural and nitrate-free, while the ingredients come from local producers. Between the excellent value, the personalized service and the good atmosphere - with lounge music in the background - Cafe Reyes is a particularly nice address.
PARKSIDE
Read moreThis small beach restaurant, very close to the car park giving access to Stinson beach, does not look like much on the outside but is very elegant on the inside. The restaurant has an outdoor terrace and the available and quality staff will serve you warmly. Although the dishes are quite expensive, the prices are justified by their fresh produce related to the day's fishing. Their pizzas over a wood fire are excellent. Very good address before going to relax on the beach.
BROWN’S COFFEE HOUSE AND SWEETS SALOON
Read moreIn the heart of downtown Columbia, this café/saloon serves soups, sandwiches, ice cream, honeypots and pastries. The establishment is famous for its non-alcoholic beer called Sarsaparilla. The drink was consumed at the time, it is sold at Brown's Coffee and bottled by Columbia Soda Works. This small sign has all its charm and is worth the detour, what's more, you can eat very well there.
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
Read moreCall siam in the heart of Russian Hill. Owner and Chef Toi Sawatdee offers a map where curry is king, and a wide selection of vegetarian dishes.
CITY VIEW RESTAURANT
Read moreA dim sum restaurant a little away from the hustle and bustle of Chinatown, City View offers a wide selection of small dishes in a simple and clean setting. The dim sum will be offered to you as it is made in the kitchen on a cart pushed by a waitress. Chinese families gather here for a tasty sharing of steams, pies and ravioli. Don't miss the sesame balls at the end of the meal, all washed down with jasmine tea. A find in the neighborhood where one can be intimidated by the abundance of culinary offerings.
TAVERNA TONY
Read moreThere's a Greek feel to this shaded patio tavern, located slightly on the edge of the Malibu Country Mart. The white walls, window frames and turquoise doilies contribute to the change of scenery. After the hearty and authentic Greek salad, the grilled octopus will complete the journey to a small port in the Cyclades. Both land and sea, the menu offers a nice selection of fresh products, mainly grilled, as well as a wide assortment of meze, from tabbouleh to dolmathes and tarama.
HUGO'S
Read moreThe dinner at Hugo is good, but it comes with breakfast and brunch, prepared with organic ingredients. Scrambled, pancake and vegetarian eggs combine perfectly with a refined cocktail, such as Mangorita. The trophy returns to Pasta Mama and Pasta Papa, two of the most addictifs pasta dishes.