25 Essential California Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across California.
Smashburger
Manhattan Beach
an everyday essential hamburger restaurant address in California, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 89.4.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Industry
an everyday essential table known for disciplined restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 89.3.
The Taj Cafe
San Buenaventura (Ventura)
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking California's most persuasive indian restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 87.8.
Smashburger
San Diego, California
4.9 stars from 3,541 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in San Diego.
North Beach Gyros
San Francisco, California
4.9 stars from 4,574 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in San Francisco.
Broken Yolk Cafe
Santee, California
4.6 stars from 880 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Santee.
Damores Pizza MALIBU
Malibu, California
4.9 stars from 2,310 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Malibu.
Sizzler
Ontario, California
4.8 stars from 6,822 reviews for this restaurant address in Ontario.
Pietrini Pizza Napoletana
Los Alamitos, California
4.9 stars from 1,417 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Los Alamitos.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
San Jose, California
4.8 stars from 17,419 reviews for this brazilian restaurant address in San Jose.
JOEY Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, California
4.8 stars from 4,690 reviews for this restaurant address in Manhattan Beach.
The Getaway Cafe
Meyers, California
4.8 stars from 1,196 reviews for this brunch restaurant address in Meyers.
JOEY Woodland Hills
Los Angeles, California
4.8 stars from 9,336 reviews for this restaurant address in Los Angeles.
La Bruschetta
Los Angeles, California
4.8 stars from 334 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Los Angeles.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Santa Monica, California
4.8 stars from 2,065 reviews for this brazilian restaurant address in Santa Monica.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Huntington Beach, California
4.5 stars from 2,332 reviews for this restaurant address in Huntington Beach.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Carlsbad, California
4.8 stars from 812 reviews for this hamburger restaurant address in Carlsbad.
Broken Yolk Cafe
Irvine, California
4.7 stars from 1,040 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Irvine.
India's Grill
Los Angeles, California
4.8 stars from 4,318 reviews for this indian restaurant address in Los Angeles.
Ed Fernandez Restaurant Birrieria
San Diego, California
4.9 stars from 7,670 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in San Diego.
Sizzler
San Diego, California
4.8 stars from 4,876 reviews for this restaurant address in San Diego.
Rosine's
Anaheim, California
4.7 stars from 862 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Anaheim.
Spitz Mediterranean Street Food
Los Angeles, California
4.5 stars from 720 reviews for this mediterranean restaurant address in Los Angeles.
Chubby Cattle BBQ | Rowland Heights
Industry, California
5.0 stars from 11,082 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Industry.
Sizzler
Turlock, California
4.7 stars from 2,364 reviews for this restaurant address in Turlock.