L.A. MILL
Read moreIt's probably one of Los Angeles' most ambitious coffee restaurants, pretentious for some and great for others. Crab eggs or the Deпsweet Potato Pie (sweet potato pie) are among the best items in the menu. Coffee and tea are very carefully selected. Desserts are also full of imagination. L.A. Mill's sober and elegant design makes it a prime address. Ideal for brunch on weekends.
MONK’S KETTLE
Read moreThe restaurant part of this beer bar serves enhanced salads and sandwiches in a fairly successful wooden decor. Enjoy a beer, naturally.
SEARSUCKER
Read moreOne of Gaslamp's popular addresses, created by the Top Chef in 2009, Brian Malarkey. Since then, this promising young chef has already created 10 restaurants, 5 in San Diego. It is in an industrial design of urban loft that you taste classic American cuisine, revisited through a beer card, wine and very inventive cocktails. The menu is organized by thematic: greens, ocean, ranch, farm. As described in 2011 the Times magazine, in Searsucker the kitchen is entertaining and tasty at a time.
GEORGE’S AT THE COVE
Read moreRegularly quoted in the top 100 restaurants in the United States, this restaurant enjoys an exceptional location facing the sea. The place is chic, the kitchen of the innovative chef Trey Foshee, and oriented towards fresh products of the region. The ceviche is not to be missed like the whole dessert card. More than 200 wines, what to delight the amateurs. Try to book your table on the terrace with breathtaking views.
OMAKASE
Read moreThis establishment opened in 2015 and decorated with a Michelin star in 2016 offers to discover sushi made following the traditional technique known as Edomae. At the helm is Chef Jackson Yu who has been practicing this traditional cuisine for nearly 20 years. The fish comes from the Tokyo fish market every day (!). Two menus are served each evening, composed by the chef, who suggests you let yourself be guided in this culinary experience, no à la carte dishes. But you will have understood, everything is gathered to spend an exceptional moment.
ZAZIE
Read moreA delightful French address for a gourmet breakfast or snack break. You can recognize Zazie from afar, with its sunny yellow awning. What we love here is the typical terrace. On weekends, customers, often with dogs (as they are allowed), flock here to sample the trout, snails, mussels marinière, steak tartare... And, exceptionally, the management prides itself on paying its employees well, as well as providing them with medical cover, and tells its customers that the tip is already included in the price.
PHO CAFE
Read moreThere is no sign outside, but if you open your nostrils, you just have to follow the perfume of the Vietnamese pancakes, which emerges from this small restaurant. The design is modern and the atmosphere is quiet.
SCREAMIN MIMI’S
Read moreYou'll find the best ice creams in the region at Screamin Mimi's, an institution for over ten years in the heart of Sebastopol. Everything is home with organic products and quality is excellent. You can only choose from perfumes to selling names: Pear gewurztraminer, mimi's mistake, pineapple ginger, buttered almond, mimi's deep dark secret or still grapefruit campari. Prices are determined by weight, so don't be surprised if you are asked what quantity you are satisfied with.
FIOR D’ITALIA
Read moreFior d'Italia was rebuilt in the Hotel San Remo after a devastating fire. A very old-school establishment established in 1886, it is, according to its owners, "the oldest Italian restaurant in America"! The menu, a traditional Italian version focusing on northern Italian specialties, offers a wide variety of antipasti, pasta, meat and fish dishes, served with great pomp and circumstance. The stars of the menu are the perfectly seasoned osso bucco, lasagne and clam pasta. The bill, however, is steep.
PEPPERCORN GRILLE
Read moreA pretty house with meadows, a sharp roof and an interior just what you need kitsch: No doubt, you're at Peppercorn. Let yourself be tempted by the perfect iron steak.
HEALDSBURG BAR AND GRILL
Read moreYou can't miss the huge terrace of this restaurant from the square. On sunny days, people rush to eat a burger or pizza. In the evening, we like to walk on the terrace with a last glass of beer by hand.
DOS CARLITOS
Read moreThe best Mexican restaurant in the region. Dos Carlitos is the king of ceviche and tequila (with more than 50 varieties proposed). The interior is warm and the outdoor terrace is ideal for enjoying a margarita à (pomegranate)!
HAZEL'S
Read moreA little little hint still little known, for day after day breakfasts, salad, soup or a delicious sandwich on the thumb. Leslie and his team are really in the little care with the clientele of accustomed people, who love this place!
WATER GRILL
Read moreThe Water Grill is certainly the best place to eat seafood in L.A. Here the mix of tastes is the order of the virtuoso. The dishes are mostly based on seafood. The decor of the restaurant and the service do the rest: It is less easy to digest the addition, which will inevitably be salty.
KEE WAH BAKERY
Read moreThis Chinese bakery is a real gold mine where you can find typical sweet specialities. Around the moon's feast during the fall, the cakes moon sells to the excavator. These are handmade cakes made of lotus paste with a dried egg yolk in the middle. All year round you can get the famous Hong Kong pineapple cakes, but also the rolls, sliced cigar-shaped biscuits that are desired.
THE RUNNING GOOSE
Read moreClose to the Hollywood Boulevard but nestled in the quiet side of a nearby street, The Running Goose is a valuable stopover during a day of sightseeing. The patio lights up in the evening around the flames of the central fireplace and dozens of suspended loupiotes. The kitchen follows the trend of Latin fusion with a good dose of creativity, such as with the cod churros (Salt Cod Churros). Most of the herbs and spices used are from the outdoor organic garden. Finally, the Hotel Café is just opposite, it is an excellent option for dinner before attending a concert.
CANTINETTA LUCA
Read moreThis restaurant in the heart of Carmel offers Italian specialities: pasta, pizza cooked in wood fire and especially salami and delicious cheeses. Pleasant service and a map of well furnished wines.
WILLI’S SEAFOOD AND RAW BAR
Read moreSeafood with Latino nuances, you can choose between several types of ceviches or tartars, as well as many small dishes to be shared as tapas.
IT'S ITALIA
Read moreItaly, American version. If the pizzas are delicious, you can still blame a slightly aseptisé decor.
STOUT
Read moreStout offers gourmet burgers that have nothing to do with those found in fast food restaurants. These refined burgers have been in vogue in Los Angeles for a few years now and combine the hamburger principle with quality products. At Stout, blue, Gruyère and Parmesan cheese have replaced the usual square of industrial cheddar cheese. The meat is good and the bread is brioched and the sweet potato fries! Stout also acts as an advertisement and offers a wide choice of beers. The restaurant can be quite noisy in the evening.
MAGPIE
Read moreA nice menu that changes according to the times of the day (breakfast, happy time, dinner). Fresh and simple products and fast service at reasonable rates. In short, a very good address, installed in a simple and class decor.
LITTLE DOM'S
Read moreHere you can enjoy a clin of tomato sauce washed with tomato sauce. We recommend Monday evening menu Monday Night Supper: three dishes at $ 15, while the wine bottle is $ 12. The rest of the week, the prices are higher in this trattoria in the retro look, but we will come for its good pizzas. If you come to many, you can share the dishes and get out at a more reasonable rate. The focaccia bread is appreciated especially since it is enjoyed by two.
MONY'S
Read moreMony's is a popular address like you love. The. offers a variety of tapas, burrito, or and other Mexican specialties. Order at the counter and lunch side on one of the small tables on the edge of the road. And who says good address, says a lot of people, wait to queue, there are often crowds in the little Salle's room.
LOIS THE PIE QUEEN
Read moreOne of Oakland's oldest restaurants is a real institution that locals love. Famous for its brunch and soul in a dinner decor. Specialty: the Reggie Jackson Special.
MASTRO'S OCEAN CLUB
Read moreMastro is really the master when it comes to cooking the finest pieces of meat or fish filets. The addition is a bit painful but this restaurant is ideal for a special occasion. We love the elegant and dark decor, the sunset in the distance or the large illuminated tree that occupies the entire courtyard. Some nights a talented pianist plays music. Don't forget to book in advance.
ABSINTHE
Read moreThis bistro, which tries to recreate the atmosphere of a French brewery also acts as a bar where you can taste absinthe, in soft version of course. A chef and a pastry chef regularly renew menus around classic French cuisine, such as onion soup or dessert, which is a great luxury version. Cheese trays and desserts are also carefully worked out.
URTH CAFFE
Read moreAn address that fits well with the "bobo" trend, shyly pointing to LA. Urth Caffe was actually born in 1989 in West Hollywood and has the merit of being the leading organic coffee company in the USA today. The place is also ideal for a quick lunch on the go, 100% fresh with homemade salads and sandwiches or even small smoothies. Angelenos love to take care of their bodies, so they come here on Sundays for a super healthy brunch. Several addresses in town!
SOUTH BEACH BAR & GRILLE
Read moreOne of the most popular addresses for local people. The typically American restaurant is still filled; It's very lively and so noisy. Here we eat many seafood products, most of the Mexican dishes. The price range remains reasonable for the lobster salad, rich and excellent. You can eat on the floor to enjoy the sea view.
GIUGNI’S DELI
Read moreThis store sells the best sandwiches in the region. Make your selection among the delicious ingredients: seasoning, avocado, roasted vegetables, cheese, beef roast… A pretty grocery store where you want everything.
BEACH CHALET BREWERY
Read moreLocated in the Visitor Center building in Golden Gate Park, between the ocean and the park, the Beach Chalet is a perfect place for a culinary break with a cold beer from the nearby brewery. On Tuesdays and Fridays, a live band plays in the evening. Don't miss the Lucien Labaudt murals at the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center.
THE SPINNAKER
Read moreA water restaurant with panoramic views over San Francisco Bay. We really feel like being in a boat. The kitchen is refined with specialities of fish and seafood. An excellent address for dinners in lovers.
ABALONETTI
Read moreA good Italian restaurant that has existed since 1951 (!) and is famous for its seafood. The map is very provided and you will probably find your happiness between the eight different squid preparations (house specialty), grilled fish, special sauces or pizzas. New: a sheltered patio of the wind.
SUNNIN LEBANESE CAFE
Read moreSouth of Wilshire Avenue, Westwood Boulevard is a long succession of oriental restaurants and stores. The aroma of falafels leads you to Sunnin Leban Cafe. Among the specialties, we particularly recommend the moujadara - a lentil puree prepared with rice and caramelized onions - and the houmous kawarma - with beef fillet. Although the prices seem rather affordable, Lebanese food lovers will quickly run up the bill, curious to try several preparations.
IZAKAYA SASAYA
Read moreThe location is rustic with its large wooden panels and almost reminiscent of a Japanese tavern. Clients are easy to discuss between themselves, all installed around a single big table. Descriptions of the dishes are written in Japanese calligraphy, for sake and seasonal dishes.
HAMBURGER MARY'S
Read moreHamburger Mary's is a small gay fast food chain. Events are organized every night, see the online calendar on the website. Food doesn't justify traveling, because here you'll find yourself mainly in performances: karaoke, drag queens… and the decor is really burlesque.
BACI RESTAURANT
Read moreYou are certainly expecting to find Mexican restaurants, so this small Italian address has something to surprise you. The decoration is a little kitschy, but the pasta is delicious. Live piano every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
KIKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Read moreIn a pretty impersonal room, you will be used as excellent sushi with good value for money. The card is varied and the prices are really interesting. You can also eat good udon soups or good grillades grill. A good address for an economic lunch and also the advantage of being a block of the Golden Gate Park and its large museums and gardens.
PANAMINT SPRINGS RESORT
Read moreBreakfast, lunch and dinner to take in the room or outside terrace.
SOPHIA'S THAÏ KITCHEN
Read moreThere are many Asian restaurants in Davis. This one is in the city centre, in a charming area in a small way small wooden thaïes houses, with patio, terrace, green and flowers, pleasant room and bar. Many students live there and they get eaten in it. The service is very friendly and very efficient. The lunch menu is perfect: Many choices, freshness, traditional Thai dishes all as good as others, a careful presentation… What a good thing! In the evening, events are organised regularly. Every Tuesday it's the quiz night, Wednesdays sometimes hold open mic evenings, Thursdays and Saturdays offer concerts of local groups… In short, a stroke of heart, both for the atmosphere and for the palate!
CHADO TEA ROOM
Read moreIt is above all a shop where an impressive variety of teas is sold. However, it is the perfect place for a light lunch, soup, salad or sandwich. And in the afternoon it is possible to take tea accompanied by a assortment of fine pastries and small sandwiches. The tea party is difficult to do better.
MIGUEL'S COCINA
Read moreThe address is located in two locations at the Cordova hotel, the classic restaurant and a little further in a courtyard, the patio area. In both rooms you can find the same Mexican decoration with warm colours, with garlands, lush plants and traditional crafts. It is overcrowded, noisy and festive. Basically, Latin music entrainante. Miguel's Cocina is known for its fish taco, its shrimp empanadas and its margarita house MAISON format.
RIVA GRILL ON THE LAKE
Read moreWhat is more romantic than a dinner on the lake? Food is tasty and the magic atmosphere. Don't forget to book. Marina and… Riva.
JOE'S CRAB SHACK
Read moreThis chain of restaurants across the United States has specialized in American-style crab. Atmosphere dinner, XXL version for this establishment located on the edge of the water. They eat crabs, rolls (lobsters), or assortiments of crustaceans in generously packed baskets. We're certainly not in a mess, but Joe gets pretty good.
UNDERWOOD BAR AND BISTRO
Read moreThere's an East Village feel to this pretty bistro in the middle of nowhere. The menu is small and meaty, with flat iron steak, hamburger, baby back ribs with hoisin sauce and grilled pork chops. However, Underwood also offers a delicious salmon with mushrooms, as well as some Thai specialties. These include pad see ew - the inevitable thick rice noodles - the famous Hat Yai fried chicken, and yam woon sen.
SAPPHIRE RESTAURANT
Read moreAmong the best restaurants on the coast, ideal for lunch while keeping an eye on the Ocean that extends to the horizon. The menu changes regularly. The cuisine of the world is featured, from salmon to Indian spices, including couscous.
WAHOO’S FISH TACO
Read moreSurfers come here for taco to fish. A small fast-food with a very local ambience. Plates are copious and will delight the big eaters.
TAQUERIA CANCÚN
Read moreMission has dozens of taquerias and it's hard to find your way around. This one is popular with the locals, which makes things easier. A good, popular address with colorful Mexican decor and friendly tables. The star of the menu: the burrito mojado, reputed to be twice as big as normal and served with a beef filling and avocado. The house also serves pechugas suizas - chicken breast with green tomato and chilli sauce - barbecued meats, and tasty enchiladas.
LOS BAGELS
Read moreSome will tell you that we eat the best bagels out of New York. Go check! Another address of the sign in Eureka. Organic ingredients.
ROSE CAFE & RESTAURANT
Read moreLocated between Santa Monica and Venice, this large modern loft serves as a restaurant, bar, café and bakery-pastry shop, just like that! Different spaces allow you to choose your environment according to your mood, although we recommend one of the three terraces of the restaurant. The kitchen is part of the decor and we have fun observing the skill of the cooks surrounded by steaming pots. The cuisine is typical of what is found in California with some Asian and Mediterranean touches for some dishes. Brunch is the attraction of the week and welcomes a rather trendy clientele but also families. Although there is space, it is advisable to arrive early or to book if you go there on a Sunday.