More of California's Standout Tables

Counter-serve joint preparing gyros & other Greek dishes, salads & sandwiches to eat in or take out.

Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights.

Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.

Identifies as Latino-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch.

Nautical-themed joint serving up buckets of seafood & other Cajun-Creole classics with craft beer.

Popular joint offering Mexican eats such as tacos, burritos & tortas with specialty salsas.

Custom-cut steaks, prime rib & seafood served alongside wine, beer & cocktails in a retro space.

Branch of a chain offering New York-style thin-crust pizza with an array of toppings.

Relaxing restaurant known for colorful, carefully presented sushi rolls plus other Japanese cuisine.

Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty. Popular for.

Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.

Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.

Vietnamese eatery serving everything from hearty noodle soups to spring rolls & rice plates.

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

Small, strip-mall restaurant with outdoor tables serving Mediterranean & Mexican fusion dishes.

Handmade pastas star at this homey Italian spot with a covered patio & a BYO wine policy.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Funky Japanese nook cooking up creative fried chicken & seasonal plates in an artsy, compact space.

Japanese spot serving sushi, hot entrees & sake in a relaxed space with black-&-red decor.

Eagles fans pack this compact sports bar & cheesesteak joint for food, beers & football on the TV.

Live piano playing sets the stage for traditional Italian fare at this sophisticated trattoria.

Quirky counter-service shop offering gourmet sandwiches along with salads & soup.

Pizza bread, manicotti, antipasti & other Italian classics in an old-world space with white linens.

Long-running, spacious spot serving classic Chinese cuisine from locally sourced produce.

Compact strip-mall eatery providing flatbreads, falafel plates & other casual Mediterranean fare.