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Restaurants in California, USA
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California, Campbell:
Mama Mia's
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#2796, "This is a small family-owned restaurant serving a variety of good Italian food. Their Mediterranean pizza is delicious!!"
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California, Capitola:
Dharma's
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#1763, "Casual vegetarian and vegan restaurant with good food. Inexpensive."
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California, Carmel:
Cantinetta Luca
Amy from MA,
2009,
#3171, "Excellent Italian food in a stylish yet informal setting. Food in all price ranges, pizza to steak. Great antipasti, pizzas, pasta."
JDeQ from Canada,
2007,
#2549, "Cantinetta Luca offers casual, informal dining, featuring menu items such as delicious pizza, a dozen or so varieties of salumi and handmade pasta."
Wendy and Rob from CA,
2007,
#2287, "We have found a taste of Tuscany in every bite."
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California, Carmel:
Lugano Swiss Bistro
3670 The Barnyard, Phone: (831) 626-3779
www.swissbistro.com
Closing day: Open everyday in the summer, closed on Mondays after September
Wendy and Rob from CA,
2007,
#2518, "From soups, sandwiches and vegetarian platters to Schnitzel, Fondu, and Doggie meals, the menu offers many options. Come taste a bit of Switzerland in Carmel."
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California, Carmel:
Rio Grill
Wendy and Rob from CA,
2007,
#2286, "California cuisine with a twist to the Southwest."
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California, Fremont:
Salang Pass Restaurant
Eden from CA,
2008,
#2886, "An Afghani restaurant that introduces diners to the cuisine of Afghanistan. The soft (floor) cushion seating adds to the ambience. Service is great."
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California, Glen Ellen:
Glen Ellen Inn Oyster Grill & Martini Bar
cindylearuth from AK,
2008,
#3024, "Great restaurant in the small town of Glen Ellen, just north of Sonoma."
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California, Healdsburg:
Cena Luna
cindylearuth from AK,
2008,
#3027, "A great Italian restaurant right in the heart of Healdsburg, CA."
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California, Healdsburg:
Restaurant Charcuterie
335 Healdsburg Ave., Phone: 707-431-7213
Closing day: none
cindylearuth from AK,
2008,
#3026, "Restaurant Charcuterie is a small restaurant right in downtown Healdsburg, CA serving good food and wine."
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California, Long Beach:
The House of Madame JoJo
WilliamSD from CA,
2007,
#2531, "The House of Madame JoJo's should be on your "must do" list at least once in your life."
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California, Los Angeles:
Ca' Brea
346-348 LaBrea Avenue, Phone: (323) 938-2863
teachick from CA,
2006,
#1834, "Overpriced wine, tasteless sauces, no knowledge of bar drinks, and to top it off, the valet gave me back my car with an empty gas tank!"
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California, Los Angeles:
Pizzeria Mozza
641 N. Highland, Phone: (323) 297-0101
www.mozza-la.com
Closing day: Open Noon-Midnight daily
Robert Rainey from CA,
2007,
#2297, "Fabulous Pizza and a great wine list in LA!"
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California, Los Gatos:
Aldo's Ristorante & Bar
cubbies from CA,
2009,
#3207, "Unpretentious Italian place with a local crowd."
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California, Los Gatos:
Valerianos Ristorante
cubbies from CA,
2009,
#3180, "Classy California casual Italian restaurant with good food and service"
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California, Los Olivos:
Brother's Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern
Niknjerms from CA,
2006,
#2186, "The best steak of my life!"
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California, Los Olivos:
Los Olivos Cafe
tdandmd from CA,
2006,
#1802, "Due to lack of other options in town, it's good, but food definitely doesn't live up to ambiance or wine list."
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California, Los Osos:
Celia's Garden Cafe
1188 Los Osos Valley Road, Phone: (805) 528-5711
Closing day: Open daily
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2009,
#3176, "Small roadside cafe serving good food. Nice outdoor patio dining area."
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California, Marina del Rey:
Killer Shrimp
523 Washington Street, Phone: (310) 578-2293
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2006,
#1941, "Killer Shrimp has killer food! :D Limited menu; extended tastiness."
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California, Morro Bay:
Taco Temple
2680 Main St, Morro Bay, Phone: (805) 772-4965
Closing day: Tuesday
softdrink from CA,
2006,
#2288, "California Fusion with incredible desserts"
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California, Napa:
Bistro Don Giovanni
Colleen C from NY,
2007,
#2476, "Another very good meal in Napa. Casual food that is done the way it should be."
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California, Ojai:
Azu
tdandmd from CA,
2006,
#1804, "Slick and fun yet local and comfortable with good food to boot!"
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California, Ojai:
Suzanne's Cuisine
tdandmd from CA,
2006,
#1803, "Huge portions of good food, but you have to be willing to sit on plastic chairs to get it."
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California, Pacific Grove:
Passionfish
Marta from WA,
2007,
#2339, "Great sustainable seafood with an outstanding wine list priced at retail."
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California, Palo Alto:
Joya Restaurant and Lounge
cubbies from CA,
2009,
#3341, "A relatively new restaurant in downtown Palo Alto featuring tapas and a "Modern Latin" menu."
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California, Paso Robles:
Artisan
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2007,
#2381, "Loved the food and service at this restaurant! A sophisticated menu - very well executed."
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California, Paso Robles:
Cowgirl Cafe
1316 Pine St.,, Phone: (805) 238-6403
JDeQ from Canada,
2007,
#2548, "Wonderful restaurant in Paso Robles for hearty breakfasts - just what you need to start your day in wine contry off well!"
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California, Paso Robles:
Deborah's Room at Justin Winery
Chiocciola from DC,
2008,
#3130, "Wonderful food in a beautiful setting."
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California, Pescadero:
Duarte's Tavern
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#3057, "Awesome artichoke soup and crab sandwiches! A great place to stop along the coast between San Francisco and Santa Cruz."
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California, Pismo Beach:
Giuseppe's Cucina Italiana
tdandmd from CA,
2006,
#1795, "A "nicer" restaurant in a very casual town with good food and great drinks."
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California, Pismo Beach:
Old Vienna Restaurant and Beer Garden
tdandmd from CA,
2006,
#1796, "Beer garden - yes; restaurant - no."
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California, Pleasanton:
Oasis Grille
Sonia from CA,
2006,
#2267, "The best Afghani Restaurant Ever. The authentic flavors of the kabobs will make you come back for more."
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California, Sacramento:
Mason's
Shannon from CA (moderator),
2008,
#2833, "A hip bar and restaurant with tasty food in downtown Sacramento."
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California, Sacramento:
Michelangelo's
1725 I Street (17th St.), Phone: (916) 446-5012
MarciaB from US,
2006,
#2313, "Michelangelo's is a charming Italian-style trattoria in mid-town Sacramento."
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California, San Diego:
Blind Lady Ale House
Shannon from CA,
2009,
#3224, "Yummy pizza and a large selection of craft beer - plus a little wine."
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California, San Diego:
The OB Vine
Shannon from CA (moderator),
2007,
#2306, "A casual wine and beer bar with great food."
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California, San Diego:
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2009,
#3177, "Outstanding seafood restaurant. Cool and elegant atmosphere; excellent service from professional yet friendly waitstaff."
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California, San Francisco:
Boulevard
jgk from FL,
2007,
#2369, "Fabulous food in a warm and friendly Belle Epoch atmoshphere. Everything we tasted here was wonderful. Excellent wine list, especially for California wines."
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California, San Francisco:
Cafe Majestic
cubbies from CA,
2008,
#2842, "This hotel restaurant serves outstanding seasonal food to a few hotel residents and San Franciscans in the know."
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California, San Francisco:
Chez Papa Resto
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#3054, "Love this place! Good location with great food, atmosphere and service."
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California, San Francisco:
Colibri
JDeQ from Canada,
2007,
#2553, "Excellent, fresh Mexican food served in a tastefully decorated restaurant. Be sure to try one of the 300 types of tequila."
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California, San Francisco:
Crustacean
Jane from CA,
2007,
#2802, "Probably the best preparation of dungeness crab EVER - this from a crab lover. When we go to SF, this is a must do."
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California, San Francisco:
Fino Bar & Ristorante
Marian from NJ,
2008,
#2841, "This is a cozy "neighborhood" Italian restaurant in the midst of the Union Square area and the theater district. Good food, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices."
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California, San Francisco:
Garcon!
Goldengate from CA,
2006,
#1814, "Wonderful neighborhood French restaurant. Great, friendly atmosphere, excellent food and service."
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California, San Francisco:
Grandviews Lounge
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2007,
#2799, "Great 'view bar' overlooking the city and the bay."
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California, San Francisco:
Kuleto's
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2006,
#1853, "Very good Italian restaurant. Always busy, and can be noisy, but a good standby for the Union Square area."
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California, San Francisco:
NOPA
JDeQ from Canada,
2007,
#2551, "Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine."
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California, San Francisco:
Pres a Vis
JDeQ from Canada,
2007,
#2552, "This restaurant may be hard to find, but you'll be happy you made the effort. Get a table by the windows for the excellent view of the Palace of Fine Arts."
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California, San Francisco:
Rue Saint Jacques
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#3050, "Intimate French restaurant in Nob Hill. Interesting menu with traditional French choices, too. Fresh and flavorful food."
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California, San Francisco:
SPQR
Sharon L from CA,
2008,
#2882, "Wonderful Roman cuisine in SF. I had heard glowing reports about this restaurant. I recently had the opportunity to eat there, and it did not disappoint.
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Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#2876, "Delicious Roman food in a casual atmosphere. Good service. Great wine selections. Reasonable prices."
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California, San Francisco:
The Slanted Door
JDeQ from Canada,
2007,
#2550, "Gloriously fresh, interesting food; light, airy ambiance; good view of the Bay and passenger ferries; affordable prices and just about the nicest servers ever!"
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California, San Francisco:
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
Colleen from CA,
2009,
#3316, "If you like pizza GO TO TONY'S. I promise you will not be disappointed!"
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California, San Jose:
Pizza Antica
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#1789, "Good menu variety and great tasting thin crust pizza. Reasonable prices and good service."
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California, San Jose:
The Left Bank
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#2870, "My favorite French-style brasserie in California. Always great food and service, in a bustling atmosphere. Their outdoor tables are popular any time of year."
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California, San Luis Obispo:
Jaffa Cafe
1212 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, Phone: (805) 543-2449
www.jaffacafe.us
Closing day: Saturday and Sunday
softdrink from CA,
2007,
#2300, "Mediterranean style cuisine...cheap and delicious. This place is a well-kept local secret."
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California, Santa Cruz:
Cafe Mare
Downtown/740 Front Street #100, Phone: 831.458.1212
www.cafemare.com
Closing day: Open Daily:11.30am-2.30pm/5pm-10pm
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2007,
#573, "Simple and elegant atmosphere; friendly staff serving Wonderfully fresh and flavorful Italian food."
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California, Santa Cruz:
Portola House
3326 Portola Drive, Phone: (831) 476-2733
Closing day: Open daily @ 5:30pm
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2006,
#1764, "Steak and seafood restaurant with good food, reliable service, and reasonable prices."
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California, Santa Cruz:
Soif
jgk from FL,
2007,
#2370, "Fun for wine tasting and totally good food. This place is casual with lots of wines by the glass, small plates and full meals. Good service, too."
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#1202, "Great wine bar and wine store. Helpful staff. Reasonable prices."
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California, Santa Cruz:
VinoCruz Wine Bar
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#2800, "Great small wine bar and wine store, selling and pouring only Santa Cruz Mountain wines."
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California, Santa Cruz:
Zoccoli's Deli
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2008,
#2797, "Wonderful Italian deli serving prepared foods and sandwiches in downtown Santa Cruz."
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California, Santa Monica:
Anisette
Shannon from CA,
2008,
#3085, "Great French bistro"
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California, Santa Monica:
Valentino
Colleen from CA (moderator),
2006,
#1994, "We loved everything about this place! One of the best meals ever ... professionalism of the highest standard and excellent food. A 5 star experience."
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California, Sherman Oaks:
Cafe Bizou
14016-Ventura Blvd, Phone: (818) 788-3536
www.cafebizou.com
Closing day: open lunch weekdays, brunch weekends, dinner daily
Debra from CA,
2006,
#2307, "There are 2 locations for this restaurant and we have tried them both. We much prefer the Sherman Oaks location. Good value for good food, and $2 corkage fee!"
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California, Sherman Oaks:
Mistral
13422 Ventura Blvd, Phone: (818) 981-6650
Closing day: Sunday
RobertR from CA,
2007,
#2766, "Fabulous French Bistro"
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California, Silicon Valley:
Aqui Cal-Mex
Colleen from CA,
2009,
#3152, "Casual restaurant with interesting menu of fresh and organic food."
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California, Sonoma:
Cafe la Haye
gloria from CA,
2006,
#1811, "Small restaurant with great food."
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California, Sonoma:
Maya
gloria from CA.,
2006,
#1961, "Great Mexican restaurant in Sonoma's town plaza."
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California, Sonoma:
the girl & the fig
cindylearuth from AK,
2008,
#3025, "A great restaurant right in downtown Sonoma."
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California, Thousand Oaks:
Akio's Sushi
215- N. Moorpark Road, Phone: (805) 496-7106
Closing day: Monday
Debra from CA,
2007,
#2305, "Absolutely the best sushi around. Akio's has been here for many years and tripled in size several years ago ... lucky for us here in Ventura County."
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California, Thousand Oaks:
Marcello's Ristorante
140 W. Hillcrest Drive, Phone: (805) 371-4367
Closing day: Open 7 days dinner, weekdays lunch.
Debra from CA,
2007,
#2303, "Well prepared Italian food from the Venetian chef, Giancarlo. Owned by two Italian cousins who serve good food in a small and elegant setting."
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California, West Hollywood:
Galanga Thai Fusion
7440 Santa Monica Blvd., Phone: (323) 851-4355
Closing day: Sunday
teachick from CA,
2007,
#2299, "For fabulous and inexpensive authentic Thai food in Los Angeles, this is the only place I go. Period."
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California, Yountville:
Bouchon
Colleen C from NY,
2007,
#2474, "Bouchon offers excellent, well prepared food. We enjoyed our meal here and would happily come back."
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California, Yountville:
Mustards Grill
Colleen C from NY,
2007,
#2468, "Excellent food and drink at Mustards Grill. This restaurant was in our top three best meals during our thirteen day trip to California."
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California, Yountville:
Redd
tdandmd from CA,
2006,
#1807, "Superb food and service in a minimalistic setting that works."
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