More of California's Standout Tables

Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

Rustic-chic kitchen serving elevated comfort fare, such as thin-crust pizza, sandwiches & wraps.

Locally sourced American dishes & craft beer served in a comfy rustic space with live music.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list.

Colorful, diner-style eatery offers large portions of American fare & popular giant coffee cake.

Taverna-inspired cuisine served in a candlelit, wood-beamed dining room that attracts a chic crowd.

Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.

Vibrant, casual eatery offering traditional Mexican fare such as enchiladas, tacos & carnitas.

Longtime casual restaurant known for its steak, burgers & seafood, plus a salad bar.

Cheery chain serving all-day breakfast, including Mexican dishes, plus sandwiches & burgers.

Popular Italian haunt serving hearty classics, from osso buco to eggplant parm, in a low-key venue.

Old-school diner serving American breakfast & lunch standards amid retro black, white & pink decor.

Identifies as Asian-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.

Bright, modern destination for Japanese noodle soups with customized ingredients.

Elegant, long-running eatery offering New American dishes along with innovative cocktails & a patio.

Kebabs, salads & other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting.

Celeb chef Wolfgang Puck's buzzy, sleek bistro offers creative, locally sourced Californian cuisine.

Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

Compact pizzeria specializing in handcrafted thin-crust pies with seasonal ingredients.

Simple sandwich-shop chain offering hoagies, Philly cheesesteaks & other hearty fare.

Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

Local icon serving upscale steakhouse fare in a wood-paneled setting evoking a swanky retro vibe.

Counter-serve chain offering fire-baked focaccia sandwiches & salads in a contemporary setting.

Upscale eatery featuring an old-school vibe & a menu of steaks & chops, plus a full bar.