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.
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.
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.
KINO SUSHI
Read moreLocated on the Walk of Fame, this small, unpretentious Japanese restaurant is worth a visit for its attractive rolls card. The compositions are particularly well cared for. You will surely find your happiness between the classic rolls, the rolls cooked in frying and those filled with meat or cooked fish. The terrace is very noisy, because it gives directly onto the boulevard. You can dine at the bar to see the masters at work!
THE 3RD CORNER
Read moreHidden away from the beach of Ocean Beach, this wine-cellar restaurant is one of our heartbeat. They eat in the middle of local and international bottles, bottles that can be bought and consumed during their meal at the boutique price. The atmosphere is very warm with a few jazz notes. The menu, Italian inspired, is not with refined and rich dishes. You'll be advised in particular of the seafood risotto. It is also possible to take a seat around the long bar for a glass of wine, which is found at unbeatable prices during happy hour.
JAKE'S
Read moreA safe value to taste the classic American cuisine. A beautiful outdoor terrace gives you the arms to taste the famous meatloaf followed by a dessert to fall on the ground: the banana toffee crunch cake.
MELVYN’S
Read moreAn institution in Palm Springs. For years, the restaurant has been the rendezvous of celebrities, locals and visitors seeking refined food.
We are very committed to the tradition of Melvyn's. The habitués love to find their fetish table each week, their favourite dishes and staff is, for the most part, in service since the beginning. more than 40 years! A complete test, the cooked dishes next to your table, including the famous steak Diane.
FURAIBO
Read moreHe's the tebasaki specialist, roasted chicken wings. The menu includes over 30 varieties of grilled fish, dozens of vegetables and kushiyaki. The place is noisy and lively; many Japanese students and young professionals come back here, in the heart of the Sawtel district that is nicknamed, not without reason, Japantown.
KATSUYA BRENTWOOD
Read moreThis restaurant has an air of Lost in Translation with its neon and black colours. Katsuya offers a menu of excellent sushi, in new kitchen mode. Shrimp and grilled meats with fish specialities, always prepared with passion and inventiveness. This is the Posh Posh meeting.
WURSTKÜCHE
Read moreThe Wurstküche, literally the "sausage kitchen", offers hot dogs and sausages imported from all over the world, from Poland to Thailand: you will be surprised how long it will take you to decide! French fries and coleslaw accompany the sandwiches at reasonable prices. A wide choice of organic beers completes the menu. The interior design is very nice, we sit on very long benches around very large tables... while the DJ plays records.
YANK SING
Read moreOpen only at midday, it would be a shame to go next to this temple of dim sum which, since 1958, has become the high-end alternative of the restaurants of Chinatown. Everything is exquisite and we appreciate all the delicious dishes made to pork and barbecue sauce.
JOE JOST'S
Read moreOpened in 1924, it is the oldest bar in Long Beach and one of the most popular. The regulars come for the famous pickled collect (eggs in vinegar), but also for the wide selection of beer. Prices are reasonable. Other favorites from the menu: the fresh peanuts roasted, the excellent peanuts, and the Joe's Special, a hot dog with cheese. Friendly atmosphere at noon and in the evening.
CHOUQUET'S
Read moreChouquet's is a French restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The sun terrace is very pleasant at noon.
CAFÉ BERNARDO
Read moreIt is probably the favourite location of Sacramento residents for breakfast and lunch or dinner. The food is simple (omelettes, pizza, hamburgers, grilled salmon), but good and very inexpensive. A very relaxed atmosphere.
SMILEY'S SALOON
Read moreSince 1851 the hotel welcomes the faithful of Bolinas. Local ambience guaranteed. Live music every week.
ROSCOE'S HOUSE OF CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Read moreThe name says everything. This restaurant is an institution where traditional dishes from the South of the United States are served. Fried chicken, waffles and other dishes full of fat and sugar: we know it's bad for health, but it's so good! With good value for money, this formula attracts local musicians, the Afro-American community (especially families) and young students.
THE ORIGINAL PANTRY
Read moreThe particularity of this place is that you will never find the door closed. Since 1924, the institution has never ceased its activity, day and night. Most servers, exclusively male, have been there for 20 years or more, and are an integral part of the site. A kind of large family canteen, with all that this entails positive: a good classic kitchen, served generously… It follows naturally that the Pantry has some records of consumption: for example, 20 steers per day are needed to satisfy the demand for steaks! Moreover, the menu changes every day. Their motto: Never closed, never without a customer, "Never closed, never without a customer".
SANTA BARBARA SHELLFISH CO
Read moreWith the alléché smell, you will not find it hard to find this small wooden house at the end of the jetty. Among various seafood and smoked fish, you will not be promoting Clam clam or Crab and Shrimp Salads.
NOVO
Read moreThe most pleasant restaurant in the city, especially during the day, to enjoy the lovely terrace overlooking a small river. Not to spoil anything, the cuisine is good, including an excellent grilled salmon. Save room for desserts, they're divine!
GEOFFREY’S MALIBU
Read moreFounded by Harvey Baskin in 1983, this beautiful restaurant is located on the site of the Holiday House, a historic hotel opened in 1948, where stars such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy have stayed. Geoffrey's quickly became a Malibu institution, with everyone flocking to the restaurant for its fish and seafood specialties. In addition to the sublime view of the Pacific, this address is acclaimed for its cuisine, which attracts current celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan.
RESTAURANT CHARCUTERIE
Read moreFrench cuisine in this small, appreciated restaurant. Good atmosphere on weekends.
GLEN ELLEN INN & MARTINI BAR
Read moreWhat an atmosphere! On the terrace overlooking a small garden where a fountain flows, you can enjoy a plate of oysters or one of the big salads of the house. We recommend the Beet and pear salad, a real delight with pears, pecans and cheese. The desserts are all very tempting like the Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, etc. The list of alcoholic drinks is impressive, it's the right place to try cocktails!
MOUND CASTLE
Read moreThis address does not need to make tons to impress, since it is already in a "castle", the one of the stars. It is indeed in this hotel that many celebrities from all over the world stay when they come to L.A.; the restaurant, accessible to everyone, is therefore full of famous heads. The cuisine is rustically inspired (duck confit with mushrooms, beef bourguignon, sea bass...) but remains elegant. Even if, in the end, no one really comes here exclusively to eat. We go to Le Marmont to be seen, especially if we work nearby, in Hollywood for example. Prices are not as high as we think.
LIMÓN
Read moreA successful Peruvian-Californian restaurant with several locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Specialties: ceviche, leche de tigre, grilled meats and the famous anticuchos, Peruvian chicken skewers with chimichurri potatoes and Peruvian corn. Delicious aji sauces and copious quantities. You can accompany your dish withyucca French fries. The atmosphere is noisy and lively. The cocktails are also delicious, like the Diablito (pisco, pomegranate juice, angostura, ginger syrup, lime).
EINSTEIN BROS
Read moreThis chain specialized in bagels has been implanted across the country. It is interesting to go, not for the frame (rather sober and impersonal) but to try different kinds of bagels. You can enjoy onion, garlic, potato, sesame, but also cranberries, cinnamon, honey or pumpkin. All are fresh and made on-site.
CAFÉ MADDALENA
Read moreThis bright wooden restaurant is one of the best in the region. Refined Mediterranean and French cuisine and a good wine list. The pizzas are known throughout the region, and the menu changes according to the seasons. A real delight, with emphasis on quality products.
DIALOG CAFE
Read moreThis is a very pleasant place, where you can enjoy a delicious espresso and small dishes to eat on or off. Some people have created their own dishes, which are not à la carte but they can be asked. Ideal in the morning for breakfast or a terrace brunch, or even for the mid-afternoon creux, because the pastries are excellent.
POPPA JOE’S
Read moreThis cafe on Main Street is simply over time. Local ambiance and a full breakfast. Hunting trophés and western land atmosphere. Very photogenic!
THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY
Read moreIt is one of the institutions in the neighbourhood. The menu wants America old school (shrimp cocktail, chicken pie, meatloaf), and it attracts the Hollywood creative band. It's just if you don't place clients according to their degree of influence in the film industry. Cobb and Caesar salads are recommended.
NOÉ RESTAURANT & BAR
Read moreNoé, located inside the Omni Hotel, has won the heart of the Downtowners by playing the map of sophistication. The dishes are not only delicious but also served with great elegance. The menu displays fixed prices that are justified by the service and quality of the French cuisine. The restaurant and its lounge are the public favorite venues for Walt Disney Concert Hall and Music Center.
FATHER'S OFFICE
Read moreThe chef's office comes from gastronomic cuisine. He decided to open this pub to start the creation of the best hamburger on earth. Come test by yourself! Among its hot breads, beef is crowned with roquefort, bacon and caramelized onions. The bar has only very few tables, but the tail often rises in front of the door. Selection of beers varies with seasons: one more reason to wait. On the other hand, since alcohol is forbidden under the age of 21, we will have to leave the children at home!
1601 BAR & KITCHEN
Read moreHere's a restaurant that's out of the ordinary on Californian menus. Chef Brian Fernando, who spent many years in Sri Lanka, offers an inventive and daring cuisine that combines the island's traditions with Californian avant-gardism. This means, among other things, that the dishes are not too spicy, but are infused with exotic flavors. The modern dining room, with its intimate lighting, lends itself perfectly to dinners for two. To round off the evening, the owner, who is very Francophile, plays local music. A chic and expensive table.
OLSEN’S DANISH VILLAGE BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP
Read moreIn the Danish family Olsen, we have been a father of father in son since the end of the th century. The last descendant, Bent Olsen, left his native country and settled in Solvang in 1970, where he opened a bakery with his wife Susy. Since then Bent has accumulated prizes and distinctions, and his store has become a real institution… Do not miss when you go to the corner.
PAULA’S PANCAKE HOUSE
Read moreYou'll go to a typical saucisses and saucisses breakfast. Waffles are also very tempting.
NICK'S SEASHORE RESTAURANT
Read moreFor more than 80 years the same family holds this seafood restaurant on the edge of the ocean. All generations combine to taste the specialities of the house, including the legendary Nick's Famous, a crab sandwich with tomatoes and lawyers. An inescapable De. The weekend musical evenings are very popular with the locals.
LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
Read moreThe Belgian brand has been established worldwide, both in large French cities and in Los Angeles. It is not just an elegant bakery: The Daily Bread offers delicious French pastries and pastries, but also copious seasonal salads, soups and gourmet sweets. A good address for a healthy, balanced lunch or a snack.
BOULEVARD
Read moreOne of the few survivors of the 1906 earthquake, the Belle Epoque Audiffred Building, houses one of San Francisco's most respected restaurants today. Chef Nancy Oakes is inspired by French cuisine to create a refined Californian style. You can taste simple dishes worthy of the great masters. Enjoy a drink at the bar.
THE HITCHING POST II
Read moreA steakhouse where meat is cooked like Spanish rancheros, on a red oak (red oak) fire. Made famous by one of the scenes of Alexander Payne's film, Chime, tour at this very restaurant, the restaurant offers traditional but inventive cuisine. Specialty stays with beautifully baked ribs, steaks and chicken, but you can also indulge in homemade soups or pastries. Finally, the Hitching Post has the merit of producing its own wines, to best accompany every dish.
LOS OLIVOS WINE MERCHANT & CAFE
Read moreA place for gourmets. This coffee serves local and organic cuisine, all accompanied by wines from the wine bar which is held under the same roof. The choice is wide since the wine list shows more than 500 different vintages! The address is also a cellar, so you can shop before or after your meal.
HOME RESTAURANT
Read moreThere is no place like home," reads the sign above the entrance. Indeed, Home is distinguished by its pretty shaded patio bordered by a padded bench, and you feel at home there. It's the ideal place to meet for breakfast or brunch with friends on Saturday morning, to start the weekend in a good mood. You're bound to find something to your liking among the yoghurt cereals, pancakes, omelettes or eggs Benedict. The dinner menu is also typically American: mac & cheese, grilled chicken, pan-fried salmon, tacos...
RISTOBAR
Read moreThis charming Italian restaurant, located in Cow Hollow, offers a complete menu of watering antipasti and controlled dishes. In the programme: Ahi doughnuts, marinated octopus, fresh pasta stuffed handcrafted, asparagus ravioli and a wide selection of pizzas.
PEA SOUP ANDERSEN'S RESTAURANT
Read moreIn 1924 Anton and Juliette Andersen opened the doors of what became a Santa Ynez valley institution. Originally Danish, Anton had worked at the opening of the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles and wanted to change his frame. His wife Juliet, from eastern France, followed her in this project thanks to her cooking skills. She developed the recipe for the famous soup of broken peas… Today the owners of the place changed and the restaurant became more tourist. But Bad Soup Andersen's is a slice of the region's history. We appreciate the rustic interior, the mini museum and the artisanal bakery.
HOY-KA THAI NOODLES
Read moreWhile most Asian restaurants often do in the decoration level cliché, Hoy-Ka is more in the modern and connected. But don't deceive yourself, you are in a Thai family restaurant whose authenticity of recipes cannot be disputed! The dishes are spicy, especially in the Hoy-Ka Dim, a secret recipe from the owners'village. An explosion of the flavours of the Orient at a very low price that you cannot deprive yourself of!
SHANGHAI DUMPLING
Read moreThis somewhat isolated restaurant in Richmond's district is worth a visit, and if you explore the Golden Gate Park, you can easily go there. On the menu, dumplings made with talent and tradition including the few insiders who know the address! Vegetarians, pork or seafood are all recommended. Stuffed brioches are also delicious and perfectly accompanied by a steam ravioli base. Perfect to regain strength before returning to the park museums.
ITALIAN EXPRESS
Read moreWhen you pass the door to this restaurant, you are in Italy. We will not be surprised by the dishes offered, they are the great classics of the country such as pizzas, pasta and salads, but everything is done in the rules of art.
MT WHITNEY RESTAURANT
Read moreA typical and cheap table. At the entrance, a humorous sign greets visitors: " Hot Beer. ! Food. Bad Service» (Hot beer. Poor food. Poor service). In reality, beer is deliciously cool, food is simple but tasty, and the service perfectly correct. Special mention for breakfast and meat (fried chicken, ribs or the inevitable hamburger). Finally, the décor, although slightly aged, is worth a detour, with hundreds of frames paying tribute to the death. A truly authentic establishment!
SEASON'S RESTAURANT
Read moreThe best restaurant in this small town of 2 000 inhabitants. Season's differentiates itself from its neighbours offering international and refined cuisine. Some tables have a nice view. Prices are certainly a little high for the region, but the service and presentation have nothing to do with the good San Francisco tables. Extremely tasty dishes, be it salmon, elk or traditional New York Strip Steak.