More of California's Standout Tables

Low-key American grill/SF institution for fresh-ground burgers, milkshakes & breakfast fare.

Counter serve offering kebabs, falafel & other Mediterranean food in simple deli-style digs.

Grill-your-own-steak spot for the 21+ crowd with a retro cocktail lounge & kitschy cowboy decor.

A pint-sized neighborhood destination serving sushi & seafood, plus a few American standards.

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

Relaxed venue serving mesquite-grilled seafood, sushi & steaks, plus live music & a large wine list.

Cozy, light-filled cafe offering classic Thai cuisine, including all-day breakfast, plus coffee.

Sprawling, upscale locale serving rustic, wood-fired dishes & old-school cocktails.

Unadorned counter-serve eatery doling out carne asada burritos & other casual Mexican staples.

Longtime Italian eatery offering old-school fare in a relaxed setup with a bar & an adjoining deli.

Humble, local deli fixing hot beef & pastrami sandwiches & other Italian subs since 1929.

Busy venue for lasagna with housemade pasta, plus other Italian favorites in cozy, convivial digs.

Comfy spot for Mexican-American fare including breakfast with coffee, fruit drinks & outdoor seats.

Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.

Fast-food chain featuring a variety of hot dogs, plus chili burgers & sandwiches.

Lobster specialist selling fresh & frozen shellfish by the pound or in rolls, tacos & sandwiches.

Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for.

Basic Italian spot offering pies, pasta dishes & daily dinner specials in a shopping-center setting.

Sitting quaintly on the marina this seafood-inspired eatery features mostly locally caught fish.

Housed in an ex-book store, this modern tavern serves cocktails, beer & pub grub to a hip crowd.

Informal, family-owned destination for traditional Mexican fare & American standards.

Open & airy eatery serving Californian comfort fare like fried asparagus spears & blackened halibut.

Simple takeaway offering Vietnamese sandwiches, snacks & meal loaf, plus pastries.

Casual local chain serving sandwiches & craft beers in a colorful, surf-themed space.

Long-running destination for traditional American & Italian fare amid convivial surrounds.