25 Essential California Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across California.
Damores Pizza MALIBU
Malibu
Low-key local Italian chain serving Neapolitan pizzas & subs, plus pasta & classic entrees.
JOEY Woodland Hills
Los Angeles
Relaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
North Beach Gyros
San Francisco
Middle Eastern fare, from gyros to seafood plates, in a bright cafe with murals of village life.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
San Jose, California
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Sizzler
Ontario, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Ed Fernandez Restaurant Birrieria
San Diego, California
Simple spot with colorful seating serving dishes such as tacos, quesadillas & birria, a spicy stew.
Sizzler
San Diego, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
JOEY Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, California
Relaxed, contemporary dining spot with a broad menu featuring international & regional dishes.
Chubby Cattle BBQ | Cerritos
Cerritos, California
Service options: Onsite services, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility.
Himalayan Restaurant
Healdsburg, California
Indoor-outdoor cafe serving Nepalese-Indian eats including kebabs, curries & tandoori dishes.
Urban Plates
Thousand Oaks, California
Chef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Beverly Hills, California
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
LA INDIAN CUISINE
Santa Clarita, California
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
CAVA
Santa Monica, California
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
Bronx Pizza
San Diego, California
A simple menu of thin-crust pies & calzones lures longtime fans to this no-frills, cash-only joint.
Sizzler
West Covina, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Industry, California
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
Sizzler
Bakersfield, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Sizzler
Oceanside, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Sizzler
Manteca, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
El Pueblo Mexican Food & Bar - Del Mar
San Diego, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Sizzler
Modesto, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.
Chicago Fire Grill
San Diego, California
Classic Chicago hot dogs & burgers with outdoor seating, yellow walls, happy hour & craft beers.
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Napa, California
Brazilian steakhouse offering all-you-can-eat options in a contemporary, group-friendly space.
Sizzler
Murrieta, California
Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.