The best American restaurants Côte Ouest Etats-Unis

This steakhouse in the Golden Nugget offers a subdued, elegant setting for devouring a quality cut of meat. Frequently voted best restaurant in the city by the Open Table website, it was last awarded in 2022. On the menu, to whet your appetite: oysters, filet mignon tartar, lobster soup... For the main course, in addition to the good meat dishes, you can opt for bucatini, roasted salmon, or halibut.

This lively restaurant and bar is located in the heart of Old Town. It's undoubtedly one of the city's most charming spots, whether for daytime brunch or evening drinks, dinner and live music. In addition to its ideal location in the old Presidio, in the center of a Hispanic-style courtyard, Jojo's boasts a fine cuisine, from pintxos and meat dishes to sandwiches, wings and mussels with chorizo. You'll also find a wide selection of beers. Atmosphere guaranteed.

The best burger in Downtown is here! We didn't come here for the place, a modest estaminet decorated with photos of burgers, all hidden behind a simple red awning. Nor for the neighborhood, the Tenderloin, which is teeming with homeless people. But for these burgers that pack a steak... You can count on juicy, well-cooked meat and ultra-crispy onion rings. And don't forget the mushroom, avocado and pistou toppings... Tip: take it to go and eat it on the steps of Union Square, just a few blocks away!

Step into a courtyard and enjoy this small gastropub with European charm. In 2019, owner Charleen Badman was named the best chef in the Southwestern United States by the prestigious James Beard Awards, often referred to as the Oscars of cooking in the country. FnB is part of the slow food movement, with tasty food and very human service, with simplicity. The favorites are the vegetarian dishes, especially the roasted turnips and broccoli, which are a treat! The whole thing goes perfectly with a very well chosen wine list.

This restaurant opened in 2015 and has quickly become one of the city's most popular original addresses. Chef Ravi Kapur, a native of Oahu, draws from the Hawaiian culinary tradition to bring you the delights of his island, adding touches of Asian cuisines; Korea, Japan and India thus often come together with Honolulu flavors. Kimchi beef ribs and grilled octopus are among the biggest hits on the menu. The bar also serves hibiscus and mescaline cocktails.

The 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.

The 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.

This 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.

This cafe on Main Street is simply over time. Local ambiance and a full breakfast. Hunting trophés and western land atmosphere. Very photogenic!

It 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, 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.

The 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!

A 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!

The 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.

This worthy representative of the farm-to-fork movement offers a nice map whose dishes are very oriented around meat. The beef, pork and lamb ribs are made perfectly. Some fish proposals for those who prefer sea options. Evenings are regularly organised, and the Mojo's bar serves very good cocktails. One of the best addresses of Woodland.

The entrance of this restaurant proudly announces the colour: The world's best burger! Here the star is the emblem of American gastronomy. It is found in all the sauces and accompanied by various and varied cheeses. The burgers are rich, tasty and very juicy! Inside the interior surfers with surfing boards to the ceiling and plates of all American states on the walls. Get ready to queue a good time by day and day.

Opened in 2014 by chef Kerry Simon, Carson Kitchen is a very good Downtown eatery off Fremont Street. It offers inventive and refined gourmet cuisine at low prices in a modern, elegant setting with a relaxed atmosphere. Small but carefully thought out, the menu offers a nice selection of plates to share, some delicious burgers, several meat and fish dishes, as well as vegetarian options. For dessert, there are only three choices: banoffee pie, donut and brownie. A favorite!

A few steps from Fremont Street, this modern restaurant has a large room with an industrial style décor, open kitchen, brick walls, exposed pipes and black and white photos. There is also a small terrace outside. Reserved for breakfasts, brunches and lunches, this good address serves simple and hearty American classics with a touch of originality. The food is fresh and of high quality, ranging from traditional pancakes to sandwiches and a wide variety of egg dishes.

This romantic yet kitsch restaurant - as evidenced by the rose chosen for its logo - focuses on meats and seafood; vegetarians beware! House specialties include veal escalope, duck lacquered with Maple Bourbon, grilled chicken and beef Wellington served with foie gras and Bordeaux sauce. The icing on the cake: the help of a sommelier to select the right wine. Also, note that the Open Table website awarded Hugo's Cellar its Diner's Choice award in 2016.

A beautiful dinner, open at any time of the day and night, with a beautiful wooden counter, benches and traditional chairs in skai brown inspired by the interiors of the old American cars, serves a classic, simple and correct kitchen of breakfast at dinner: omelet, burgers, fried chicken, giant salads, waffles and pancakes… Rare in L.A., there are all sorts of social classes, from the Mexican worker to the hispter, to the families of the neighborhood. A permissable Los Feliz!

"Burgers - beer - homemade pie" is the motto of the Burr Trail Grill. This small, Far West-style roadside eatery is clad in tin and wood, enough to whet curiosity and make you want to stop before going any further. Simple and good, the plates range from burgers - beef or lamb - to trout, fried tofu sandwiches and country chicken. And the desserts are excellent. Plus: a shaded outdoor terrace with a lovely view of the surrounding area

This American restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2016. At the helm is Chef Gary Danko, who for the past twenty years has been constantly renewing his cuisine in this establishment where the elegance of the setting rhymes with the finesse of the products. The menus, generally inspired by French cuisine, are revisited thanks to the judicious choice of products from the bay, always organic of course. The tasting menu, which offers five courses, allows you to grasp all the nuances of this inventive cuisine. The wine list is also superb

Here is an appropriate option if you really want to restore yourself directly to the Walk of Fame, just a few steps from the famous stars. This faux-old diner with glamor, with its half-circle red leather squares in half circle and black plastic chandeliers, serves huge portions of classic American cuisine, with a few healthy options, such as the kale chale salad and the grenade, very fashionable on the California coast. Burgers are correct - although the meat lacks taste - and sweet potato chips are exquisite.

It'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.

Regularly 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.

The 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.

Close 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.

Located 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.

Located in a former container on the edge of the motorway, Gorilla BBQ proposes, despite this peculiar environment of ribs to melt any meat lover. Served with corn bread and beans south, it is hard to resist. You can choose between ribs, beef or chicken stew, or make a mix at all! The tail can be long, and you will have to order it, but it's worth it. And why not take his ribs on the beach for a good picnic?

The restaurant at the famous Buffalo Bill Hotel is a good option to extend the experience after one night on the spot, or simply to impress the atmosphere and the rich history of the place. At the walls, many photos of Buffalo Bill and his daughter also find different objects of origin as the incredible cash register. The place is typical with its traditional tapestry and ceiling ceiling, its deer chandeliers. Don't miss the fireplace built by Buffalo Bill from fossils. It's the favorite place for big eating people with different formulas, also classic à la carte dishes and a beautiful range of grilled meat.

Created by three players on the University of Colorado's American soccer team, Zax is a sure bet when you're in Moab. Efficient dishes, a great atmosphere and smiling staff. The all-you-can-eat pizza, soup and salad bar remains a favorite with regulars. The list of pizzas is well worth a look, including the famous Create you own. Two sizes available (16 and 22 inches). Zax Restaurant also offers grills, burgers and a wide selection of pastas. In short, you won't be disappointed when you stop in.

We've fallen in love with this magnificent establishment adjoining the Hollywood Historic Hotel, in the Melrose Hill district. Superb wood and marble bar, red brick walls, hushed atmosphere... The decor is simply stunning. If you can, come between 4pm and 7pm: you'll be able to enjoyHappy Hour, both on a selection of drinks and plates to share. We particularly recommend the charcuterie and cheese board, the house burger and the Mac and Cheese. If you want to enjoy the view, take a seat at the counter.

We don't come here for the charm of the establishment or its refined cuisine, but for its good value, its authenticity and above all its location: Hustle Bustle Cafe is the ideal place to have lunch if you're spending the day west of Tucson. It's a 5-minute drive from Old Tucson Studios, 10 minutes from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and 15 minutes from Saguaro National Park. The menu features classic American dishes, such as burgers and chicken tenders.

Just a stone's throw from the beach, this small establishment serves only poke, Hawaiian specialties that are as fresh as they are tasty. You can choose from two varieties of fish that change daily, ranging from spicy salmon to soy tuna, sesame octopus and kimchi shrimp. It's Raw Poke Shop also offers good lunch alternatives such as kalua pork, another Hawaiian dish not to be missed. All in all, it's a quality caterer, whose preparations are particularly suitable for a picnic on the sand.

Right from the front door, this saloon takes visitors back over a century, to the days of cowboys and the gold rush. Once you've managed to ignore the presence of the many other customers and the "Disneyland" feel they convey, you're fully immersed in the friendly atmosphere. If you don't come here for the finesse of the cuisine, the service is charming and the premises unique, the building being originally that of the Grand Hotel, built in 1881. Be sure to read the story written on the menu.

With its warm, pleasant atmosphere, this charming café has established itself as a benchmark in a less lively neighborhood. The small menu focuses on brunch, with specialties such as homemade American scones with cheddar and jalapeño served with sausage gravy and fresh, fragrantavocado toast. Above all, the burger is absolutely delicious, prepared with wagyu, caramelized onions and cheddar. A seemingly simple combination, but one that will stay with you for a long time.

It's the wine cellar of Sonoma Valley wineries that don't have the infrastructure to accommodate their customers. The wines on offer are organic or natural, but not exclusively so. The interior room and patio are rather basic, with wood, simple lighting and a shade sail outside, but pleasant. The cuisine is Mediterranean-inspired, using seasonal vegetables from the region. We recommend the spicy eggs with basil and the chicken with broccoli. For wine, Ashanta and Source & Sink are not bad!

This California-based Thai cuisine brand has several restaurants in the state (including one in San Francisco). The Berkeley address is particularly elegant, with Asian-design furniture focusing on wood. On the menu, you'll find daring and delicious proposals: for starters, tom yum granita; for main courses, crab pad thai, beef with yellow coconut curry, volcano cup noodle with braised pork... All accompanied by equally refined creative cocktails.

A quintessential Californian address that only exists in Oakland, with character. Serving both fine cocktails and Mexican-influenced gourmet plates. It's a busy restaurant by day and a lively bar by night. We love the floor, the refreshing chick-yellow and water-green colors, and the sunny bay windows. The à la carte menu features simple, affordable dishes, with veggy, vegan and gluten-free options, prepared with a variety of toppings (seeds, etc.). Brunch at weekends.

Founded in 2013, this small chain also located in the Arcadia neighborhood and Scottsdale is a good alternative to the Mexican and Italian cuisine in vogue nearby. Above all, it's an opportunity to access healthy, vegetarian and tasty options, like the Heirloom Brown Rice Bowl. It's made with sorrel pesto, kale, sweet potatoes, feta, pickled mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, a soft-boiled egg, brown rice and dill. Delicious! Also note that Ingo serves breakfast around the clock.

Away from the Strip, in East Vegas, you'll find this small and confidential address. Filet mignon, pork chops, chicken ballotins, sea bass, squid ink pasta served with bacon, fish roe and parmesan cheese... In a subdued atmosphere where the waiters are dressed as in the prohibition era, you can enjoy American-style grilled meats and seafood dishes. Nevertheless, the Cleaver also lends itself to excellent cocktails in the early evening, before leaving to conquer the city's casinos.