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.
BACON & BUTTER
Read moreThis restaurant is a real institution at breakfast time. On weekdays and weekends, locals flock here to enjoy quality food made with fresh local products in a dynamic and relaxed atmosphere. The menu is original and changes often, but from pancakes with maple syrup to asparagus omelette with lemon zest, each plate is deliciously prepared. Let yourself be tempted by the house specialty: the cheese, bacon, poached egg and hollandaise sauce sandwich, a real delight!
LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA
Read moreImagine a huge Mexican canteen consisting of an incredible number of small rooms with overloaded decoration, where servers run in all directions, in a continuous and very warm hubbub… You are there! Since 1958, this is the preferred place, and more so secret, of the people in the neighbourhood. They love to enjoy a Margarita in the bar or to taste one of the many Mexican dishes in the pure tradition of the Delgado family. Every evening, Mexican concert.
SPENCER'S RESTAURANT
Read moreA courtyard with three wide trees, luminous balls of various sizes falling from their branches, and jazz music in the background: this is the perfect setting for Spencer's Restaurant. Sitting down on the pretty patio is a pleasure in itself; ordering one of the excellent dishes on the menu, then seeing it arrive, superbly prepared, makes the experience even more enjoyable. Special mention must go to the breaded sea bass, the revisited crab cakes and the fine range of meats. A very fine table!
THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER
Read moreVegetarians and vegans alike flock to this hype den of healthy cuisine, which is currently all the rage on the West Coast. With its greenhouse feel and green plants tumbling from the walls and ceiling, this large, pretty café-restaurant serves up a mouth-watering brunch. On the menu: delicious avocado toast, juices, bowls of granola and sandwiches. You'll also find wonderful, tasty salads, stone-baked pizzas, small plates to share and pasta for lunch or dinner.
CAFÉ BRIO
Read moreThis cozy cafe on Arcata Square offers salads, sandwiches and desserts for a pleasant light lunch. Many students are there to take a coffee or eat a piece. Very good atmosphere. Also a bakery side with very honorable croissants and pastries, all made home.
Father's Office DTLA Arts District
Read moreNow with locations in Santa Monica and Culver City, this gourmet pub is best known for the incredible burger it started out with in Downtown Los Angeles. Made with caramelized onions, bacon, Gruyère, Maytag - a blue cheese produced in Iowa - and arugula, it's to die for, no exaggeration! In addition to this fabulous sandwich, Father's Office offers a varied menu, from duck confit salad to lamb kebabs and chicharrones.
GINGERGRASS
Read moreVietnamese cafes in L.A. are in general connected; here the colours and intense fragrances of the dishes follow the movement. With more than 500 000 Vietnamese Vietnamese living in California, the good chefs are missing: Gingergrass is always tight. The aromas of coconut milk, verbena, grilled meat and stir-fried vegetables blend in this restaurant. It's an ideal place to go to a group, even if you'll have to shout to make you heard from one end of the table to the other.
BEAN BAG CAFE
Read moreThe local meeting place for a cheap lunch in a young and relaxed atmosphere. The free wifi can sometimes make this little neighborhood restaurant look like a Starbucks, where young students and creative people line up at tables in front of their computer screens. On the menu: salads, bagels, burgers and superb French-style crepes. Something to enjoy at low prices. And it's also the ideal place to make trouble between two emails to a young digital nomad or a student in gender studies, but shhh...
CIOPPINO'S
Read moreAn institution of the Fisherman's Wharf district with its Italian colors. You can eat on the terrace near the wharf under the umbrellas or in a large room. It is crowded, but the service is efficient and attentive. The menu features fish from the nearby bays. The speciality of the house: the Cioppino which marries with talent tomatoes, fennel seeds, clams, fish, shrimps, crab... But the pizzas are delicious too. This family business has been in existence for over 20 years and has built a solid reputation.
Civico 1845
Read moreIf Little Italy is full of good restaurants, this Calabrian-born establishment opened in 2015 stands out in particular for the quality of its homemade pasta. Another special feature is the second menu, specially designed for vegans. Choose from lasagne, fettuccine with mushroom ragout, or eggplant fusilli. In the "mainstream" menu, special mention goes to the delicious pappardelle brasato, cooked with rib stew, Cabernet and Parmesan. Another highlight is the excellent selection of wines.
The Crema Cafe
Read moreNestled on the north side of Main Street, near Pacific Coast Highway, this address lends itself particularly well to an early-morning breakfast, a brunch, or an early-afternoon sweet break. From traditional two eggs any style to Benedicts and omelettes, eggs come in all shapes and sizes. The Crema Cafe also offers a wide selection of pancakes, crepes and waffles, as well as viennoiseries on display. All in all, a friendly establishment with a shady terrace set away from the street.
PASTA SISTERS
Read moreThis family story began in Padova, a small town in northern Italy, where chef Paola Da Re, her sisters Luisa and Patrizia, and her brother Carlo, spent their afternoons helping their mother, Maria Giovanna, in the kitchen. A passion and love for good food is evident in every dish of homemade pasta served at Pasta Sisters. A special mention goes to the gnocchi, the family's oldest recipe. In addition to its Culver City location, Pasta Sisters also has a Mid City restaurant.
GIOVANNI’S
Read moreA small Italian restaurant, serving good, soft pizzas that follow traditional American recipes. So expect something topping and dripping: Gios (pesto sauce, artichoke, mushroom, tomato, feta and mozzarella), Masterpiece (Italian sauce, pepperoni, sausage, bell bell pepper, mushroom, mozzarella) or the more surprising Spicy Thai (peanut sauce, spicy chicken or tofu, cilantro, corn, red onion, mozzarella). And then lasagna, pasta bolognese, ravioli, shrimp scampi...
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA AT GREYSTONE
In the left wing of this castle dedicated to the arts of the table, ...Read more
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.
PAPPY & HARRIET'S
Read moreCooked outdoors over a wood fire, grilled meats are enjoyed in this exquisite log house in the middle of the desert, in front of folk and rock bands dressed in cowboy boots and miniskorts, craft beer in hand. It was here, in Pioneertown, that many westerns were filmed in the 1950s; this restaurant was then just a movie set. Today, Pappy & Harriet's has a charm straight out of an American road-trip movie. Don't hesitate to consult the online music program before you come.
MUN Korean Steakhouse
Read moreAs the name suggests, this Korean restaurant specializes in meat. Top-quality beef - including the famous wagyu - marinated pork, yukhoe - the Korean version of steak tartare... Carnivores are in for a treat. If you're coming as a couple, don't miss Mun's Choice, an assortment of tabs, matured boneless short ribs, galbi - beef marinated in soy sauce - bulgogi - meat marinated and then grilled - or japchae - a dish usually reserved for traditional feasts and special occasions. A great address!
A+O Restaurant | Bar
Read moreLocated in the luxurious Balboa Bay Resort, this chic establishment boasts a superb terrace with a breathtaking view of Lido Isle and, behind it, Balboa Peninsula. If you come here primarily for the setting, which you can enjoy with a good glass of wine, A+O serves fresh, refined cuisine. Burrata and tomato platter, salads, burger with brioche bun, club sandwich, pan-fried scallops, steak served with parmesan fries... The menu is as small as it is tempting. Please note that reservations are essential for outside dining.
Escape from New York Pizza
Read moreIf you're wandering around the Haight's bars, you're going to have to stop at some point and swallow something to soak up all that beer. That's where Escape from New York comes in, an institution that dates back to 1986. At the time, the Full Moon Saloon, a nearby concert hall, had a window overlooking Escape that allowed patrons to order pizza directly! The Full Moon has closed, but Escape still has a great collection of concert posters.
OROCHON RAMEN
Read moreTo feel Asian influence in Downtown, nothing like a meal at Orochon Ramen. Ramen is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, consisting of meat or fish pasta broth, seasoned with miso or soy sauce. It's delicious and cheap here. But what makes most of the success of this restaurant is its famous Orochon bowl challenge: A competition that rewards the one who will manage to eat the most spicy ramen in the world!
CIELITO LINDO
Read moreOpened in 1934, this little shack at the end of Olvera Street is famous for its taquitos, fluted tortillas filled with red beans and cheese, all accompanied by the house's signature avocado sauce. A treat! Other alternatives: tamales and burritos. While a few tables and chairs are available for customers on the side, it can also be nice to eat while walking between the stalls on the pedestrianized street. On weekdays, the surrounding workers flock here for lunch, so be sure to allow time to wait.
GREAT EASTERN RESTAURANT
Read moreMore expensive than its neighbors, the Great Eastern Restaurant is nonetheless worth a visit for its kitschy, gilded setting and its wonderful dim sum prepared at lunchtime. This Cantonese restaurant used to have a reputation as one of the best Chinese restaurants in San Francisco. Unfortunately, it has lost some of its former quality. Don't expect fancy service; the waiters are pretty gruff. But don't take offense - it's part of the charm! For the record, President Obama once dined here.
ROSIE’S CAFÉ
Read moreThis little cottage that has been open since 1964 is an institution in the area, located on the lakefront in Tahoe City. We come here for a huge brunch with the family or a lunch with friends. The atmosphere is warm and family friendly in this amazing American style wooden decor. Bikes and other artifacts are everywhere, sometimes even falling from the ceiling. Each room represents a part of Lake Tahoe's past; the owner will be happy to give you the history. Traditional American dinner menu with eggs, pancakes, burgers, salads and sandwiches.
OLD MONTEREY CAFÉ
Read moreFor a light breakfast or lunch, head downtown to the Old Monterey Café where everything is good and cheap. Choose from a variety of flavored omelets, salads and sandwiches or burgers. They even offer us Japanese cuisine revisited in the Californian style such as ramen or bowls. You will have a great choice in the menu. The interior is made of a typical Californian decoration, between Hollywood stars and Marilyn Monroe frames. On the other hand, the service is sometimes at the limit of the unpleasant.
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.
Prince of Venice
Read moreWhat drew us to the Prince of Venice were the homemade pastas and the adorable little outdoor square with its string lights. Less interestingly, the dining room resembles an Italian diner. On the menu: simple but effective recipes such as bucatini with carbonara, orecchiette with pesto or casarecce with vodka. An address we recommend above all for small budgets, as the plates are extremely copious, so you can easily take one for two, or bet on the takeaway to make two meals out of one dish.
THAI HOUSE EXPRESS ON CASTRO
Read moreIn the face of such a wide and varied menu, one solution: Let yourself be worn by your desires and you will certainly not be disappointed. A map full of surprises from Thailand, in a refined but warm decor. Very good value for money in the neighborhood. Emporter dishes also available.
MANDALAY
Read moreThis little Burmese jewel in the middle of Richmond will make you discover an exotic cuisine with an abundance of flavors, especially since it is proposed in a classic version, meaning not Americanized. You should try the tea leaf salad(Lap Pat Dok), refreshing and with surprising textures, or let yourself be tempted by the mandalay special noodles or the mandalay chicken, specialties of the chef. This is an excellent opportunity to discover Burmese cuisine, which is much less well known than its Chinese, Thai or Indian counterparts.
WATERFRONT RESTAURANT
Read moreOn the quayside, a large, cosy dining room with bar and terrace offers views of the Bay Bridge and Waterfront. This restaurant offers a good selection of fish and seafood in a very chic atmosphere. Without breaking the bank, sit at the counter and order a glass of Napa Valley wine and a small plate of shellfish during happy hour. You can also take the time to enjoy a good meal - you won't regret it. It's a great place to stop off before visiting the nearbyExploratorium.
CHEF HUNG'S RESTAURANT
Read moreIn the heart of the Chinatown district, this typical restaurant is very popular with the locals. Located in the basement of the building, the room is filled with large round tables where San Franciscans come to dine with their families. On the menu, more than 240 dishes (!); so much to say that the choice is large and that one finds there all the great classics of the Chinese cooking. The soups are particularly good, as well as the Mongolian beef, a delight! Authentic and surprisingly economical, certainly one of the cheapest restaurants in town.
SOUVLA
Read moreIt's the latest trendy restaurant in Hayes Valley, but also in DogPatch and Mission, where it has opened identical signs. A Mediterranean blue-and-white universe with Greek flavors. The star of the menu? Sandwiches and gyros, grilled meat on skewers (lamb, pork or chicken) served in sandwiches or salads, as well as other Cretan and Greek specialties in olive oil, frozen yogurts, wines... A place that's often full at lunchtime, whatever the neighborhood, because the flavors are authentic and delicious.
BACCHUS' KITCHEN
Read moreAmerican cuisine with multiple influences awaits you at this address for lovers of good food. The menu features hand-cut steak frites, gnocchi, scallops, fine charcuterie and cheese platters, market fish, crab cake, burrata... All in all, Bacchus' Kitchen offers a selection that couldn't be more eclectic. As its name suggests, the establishment also pays homage to the god of wine and intoxication, with a fine menu to match. Last but not least, events are organized on a regular basis.
MAMA SHELTER LOS ANGELES
Read moreA break away from the crowd on Hollywood Boulevard in the trendy, trendy and trendy Boutique Inn of Mama Shelter. On the menu, a beautiful menu of sandwiches, salads and bowls at the varied filling, evening of meat or fish dishes.
BARNDIVA
Read moreThis is without a doubt the most beautiful establishment in Healdsburg. Barndiva is a pretty barn tastefully decorated where one can enjoy an evening with a drink. Small but well thought out, the menu offers rather classic dishes at lunchtime and elaborate ones in the evening, such as Mount Lassen trout, roast duck, or Hokkaido scallops, prepared with knives, Sancho berries and Italian charcuterie. Special mention to the garden and the outdoor terrace, additional assets. An excellent address.
THE LITTLE DOOR
Read moreBy pushing this small wooden door, one enters a hidden, enchanted and muffled garden which has been delighting for more than 15 years the anonymous as well as the numerous local and international stars. From the owner to the service and the reception, everyone speaks French. A warm and relaxed atmosphere emanates from the place, conferred by the patio and the fireplace, more romantic. As for the Mediterranean cuisine, it always surprises with the quality and daily freshness of its products. One of the most beautiful addresses in Los Angeles.
WAYPOINT PIZZA
Read moreOne of the cheapest restaurants in Tiburon. Soups, salads, pastas and pizzas... Here you can try the Thai style pizza or the shrimp and pesto pizza. Beware, there is also the much disputed Hawaiian pineapple pizza, the source of endless debate within the pizza community. You can also create your own pizza. Regular movie screenings are held here, sometimes even in 3D. But you can also take your order and enjoy it on a bench facing the ocean.
BREADBLOK
Read moreThis gluten-free and sugar-free bakery prepares delicious breads, pastries and cakes that combine taste and healthy products. Moreover, the majority of the ingredients are organic. In addition to pains au chocolat, croissants, brioches and other delicacies, you can find breakfasts, brunches, lunches, as well as a nice selection of sandwiches. Building on its success, Breadblok is about to open a store in Studio City, Beverly Hills and Venice, in addition to those in Santa Monica and Silver Lake.
208 RODEO RESTAURANT
Read morePerched atop the steps of Via Rodeo, 208 Rodeo's sunny terrace offers a unique, bird's eye view of the famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel. A smiling staff welcomes you any time of day, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. From simple tuna tartare to mini burgers and a wide selection of salads, this fine dining establishment offers creative California cuisine and the best value in this upscale neighborhood. A great place to enjoy Beverly Hills.
RAMEN YAMADAYA
Ok for a little wait? Ramen Yamadaya is where you'll eat the best ramen in ...Read more
Daikokuya Little Tokyo
Read moreLovers of ramen - those delicious Japanese wheat noodle soups - look no further than Daikokuya in Little Tokyo. Hearty, velvety and no-nonsense, the dishes perfectly embody the tradition of this popular Japanese specialty, nourishing and served with speed. The atmosphere adds to the interest of the place: the skai benches, the old posters of Japanese movies and ads, and the sixties soundtrack will take you to the Japan of the 1960s.
KISMET
Read moreKismet is one of the landmarks of East L.A. hipsters. We can prove them right, because these little plates to share are simply perfect. Inspired by Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, lemon and sesame chicken, falafel vegans, hummus with pesto and fresh onion and eggplant salads are modern, creative and exquisite. The blond wood decor is refreshing and the minimalist atmosphere enhances these well-crafted dishes. The restaurant is small, so a reservation is essential in the evening, unless you are only two guests: in this case, you can try your luck at the last minute.
Nonna + Zucchero
Read moreNext to the Farmers' Market, which takes place every Wednesday and Saturday in Little Italy, this restaurant has a pretty little terrace where it's pleasant to sit in the sun. You'll find tasty, hearty dishes, from the must-try pasta and meat dishes to oven-baked pizzas. Don't miss the incredible display of desserts: cassata, orange and pear tarts... You'd think you were in an Italian bakery. Our favorite: the cannoli, which transport us to Sicily.
GJUSTA
Read moreEstablished in 2014 with the sole aim of supplying bread and acting as a cellar for restaurants Gjelina and GTA, Gjusta has quickly converted into an excellent deli . It offers good farmhouse bread, divine sandwiches - with pastrami at the top - fine charcuterie, smoked fish, homemade Parmesan fries, grilled vegetable platters, roast chicken, freshly squeezed fruit juices... In short, the whole menu is as good as it is appetizing. All of this can be enjoyed to take away or at the small wooden tables set up outside.
CHAMBERS EAT + DRINK
Read moreChambers is the restaurant of the Phoenix Hotel, with the same pop chic ambience. In the evening, dine on the poolside terrace before gliding over to the library-bar, home to thousands of vinyl records. The menu features seasonal American dishes with French, Mediterranean and Japanese influences. The burger is a particular favorite with regulars. A splendid restaurant-bar frequented as much by hotel guests as by a host of Bay Area hipsters, as well as a poolside terrace.
PLOW
Read moreWe go there to brunch on French toast, eggs Benedict and black pudding (rather rare in California). Housed in a former architect's studio, this farm-to-table American comfort food restaurant serves organic, local fare in a post-industrial atmosphere beloved of the Potrero Hill and Dogpatch Boulders neighborhoods. Popular with locals, expect long lines, especially on weekends. The house also organizes dinners at local wineries - it's worth a try! Takeaway service.
CATCH
Read moreThe façade of Hotel Casa del Mar, extending along the beach of Santa Monica, attracts all the views. The cuisine takes advantage of California, French and Asian influences to prepare excellent seafood dishes. The windows, high from the floor to the ceiling, overlook the sea and offer a magnificent view to the sunset.
THE RANCH AT DEATH VALLEY
On the road to Death Valley, this establishment offers rooms to suit all ...Read more
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.