California
Restaurants (605)
Hotels (273)
1300 on Fillmore
San Fransico, California
”At his elegant place in the newly revived Fillmore Jazz District, David Lawrence serves Southern-inflected food, frying shrimp in a...” More
1550 Hyde
San Francisco, California
”Guests who manage to wedge themselves into one of 1550 Hyde's 42 coveted seats find that what the spare, mostly...” More
25 Degrees
Hollywood, California
”Tim Goodell, an F&W Best New Chef 2000, recently opened a burger joint, 25 Degrees, in Hollywood. He uses organic...” More
A16
San Francisco, CA
”Shelley Lindgren of San Francisco’s A16 stops by Da Nonna Sceppa in Paestum for fresh seafood, like the calamari with...” More
Academy Café
San Francisco, CA
”At the café’s noodle station, visitors can try Phan’s signature Vietnamese dishes, like a ginger-infused lemongrass pork with vermicelli. The...” More
Acme Chophouse
San Francisco, California
”At her spacious outpost in Pacific Bell Park stadium, Traci Des Jardins (an F&W Best New Chef 1995) uses only...” More
À Coté
Oakland, California
”For a zeitgeist, post-dot-com dining experience, À Côté, a cozy little den with sponged ocher walls and vaguely Belle Époque...” More
Addison
San Diego, California
”Addison’s wine director, Jesse Rodriguez, says his wine list is 'all about relationships,' referring both to his reunion with chef...” More
Ad Hoc
Yountville, CA
”There’s a different four-course dinner menu for ea...” More
Ago
West Hollywood, California
”Co-owned by Robert De Niro, Miramax honchos Harvey and Bob Weinstein, and Ridley Scott, Ago serves updated Tuscan fare, such...” More
Akasha
Los Angeles, CA
”Chef to the stars Akasha Richmond has cooked holiday dinners for actor Billy Bob Thornton and catered parties for actor...” More
Albion River Inn
Albion, California
”The Albion River Inn has the best local wine list....” More
Ame
San Francisco, CA
”Ame, the wonderfully serene year-old restaurant in the St. Regis Hotel, combines Californian, European and especially Japanese ingredients and techniques....” More
Andie's Cafe
Napa, California
”Jeff Smith, owner of Hourglass Vineyard, claims the best burge...” More
Angèle
Napa, CA
”A pitch-perfect mix of wineries, restaurants, and decidedly sybaritic hotels makes this the ultimate wine-lover’s escape. But the best part:...” More
Animal
Los Angeles, CA
”Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo did a star turn on TV, but I think the real star power at Animal...” More
Anzu
San Francisco, California
”You'll learn more about sake only by sampling different types. Here, a few of our favorite sources in the United...” More
AOC
Los Angeles, CA
”Styne, like many of the other sommeliers featured here, makes wine in very limited quantities (she started with 130 cases...” More
Aqua Blu
San Diego, California
”Though the Gaslamp Quarter's Fourth and Fifth Avenues are lined with many sidewalk restaurants, Aqua Blu, is a standout for...” More
Arroyo Chop House
Pasadena, California
”The scotch-and-sirloin set flocks to the Parkway Grill for lobster-filled cocoa crêpes and to the wood-paneled Arroyo Chop House for...” More
Arterra
San Diego, California
”At Arterra, in the unfortunately sterile San Diego Marriott Del Mar, chef Bradley Ogden turns out smart, produce-driven (nearby Chino...” More
A-ru Restaurant
Buellton, California
”It's in a strip mall, the best sushi I've ever had in my life....” More
A. R. Valentien
La Jolla, California
”The fish taco once represented the culinary apogee in San Diego, but a flurry of openings has put the city...” More
Auberge du Soleil
Rutherford, California
”At the 21-year-old restaurant that became an inn and helped create Napa Valley's wine country cuisine, chef Richard Reddington continues...” More
Avenue
Manhattan Beach, California
”Christian Shaffer, chef and owner of Chloe in Playa del Ray, has a second restaurant, Avenue, in Manhattan Beach....” More
Axe
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Azzurro Pizzeria e Enoteca
Napa, CA
”Newly expanded thin-crust-pizza specialist...” More
Bacar
San Francisco, CA
”Pastry chef Cheryl Burr of San Francisco’s Bacar loves candy, as is obvious from her homage to the Almond Joy...” More
Bacara Resort's Bistro
Santa Barbara, California
”Hey, squirt, how about some mac and mascarpone? It's on the kids' menu at the Bacara Resort's Bistro, along with...” More
Balboa
West Hollywood, California
”Unless you're a vegetarian, order the 40-day dry-aged Aurora Angus New York strip. Choose from among nine sauces—'housemade' Worcestershire, 'J.1.'...” More
Ballard Inn
Ballard, California
”Chef Budi Kazali at the Ballard Inn in Ballard, California, tops tuna carpaccio with peppery wasabi sprouts....” More
Ballona Fish Market
Marina Del Rey, California
”If you squint, you might think you were in a Cape Cod village. The chef himself constructed the faux facades...” More
Baraka
San Francisco, California
”It's no surprise that a Moroccan-Spanish tapas restaurant would have a sultry vibe, but owner Jocelyn Bulow sets the mood...” More
Bar Jules
San Fransico, CA
”Jessica Boncutter of Bar Jules in San Francisco co...” More
Bar Lubitsch
Los Angeles, CA
”Bar Lubitsch has an army of vodkas 200-strong and a dance floor appropriately named Red Room. Co-owned by Sean MacPherson...” More
barVino
Calistoga, CA
”The watering hole local oenophiles were waiting for...” More
Bastide
Los Angeles, California
”Thanks, though, to chef Alain Giraud's exquisite modern French cooking and co-owner Joe Pytka's insane infusion of cash, Bastide is...” More
The Bazaar by José Andrés
Los Angeles, CA
”The avant-garde chef José Andrés is well-known for fanciful dishes like foie gras cubes on lollipop sticks with a cotton-candy...” More
Beach House
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
”'I was having brunch on the rocks once with a friend, watching the dolphins go by, when a wave crashed...” More
Beacon
Culver City, California
”Chef Kazuto Matsusaka spent nearly a decade at Wolfgang Puck's influential Chinois on Main beginning in the '80s. Now he's...” More
Belvedere
Beverly Hills, California
”Bracken's sense of whimsy shows on the plate—a welcome twist in a pretty-but-staid dining room. Bluefin tuna 'lollipops' consist of...” More
Bistro 45
Pasadena, California
”Need a foie gras fix? Bistro 45 will fit the bill with stellar goose liver, escargots, and bouillabaisse in an...” More
Bistro Ralph
Healdsburg, California
”A Sonoma stalwart with a small but appealing wine list; it's been turning out solid bistro food for 11 years....” More
Bleaux Magnolia
Napa Valley, CA
”Since this Creole restaurant opened in 2007, chef Matt Mermod’s...” More
Blend
La Quinta
”Kathman makes a wonderful rabbit terrine with celery-root salad; his miso-and-sake salmon is an inspired take on the Nobu classic....” More
Bluebird Cafe
Culver City, CA
”An unexpected perk along a lonely stretch of warehouses in Culver City, this bakery's shaded patio and turquoise window frames...” More
Blue Bottle Café
San Francisco, CA
”The Blue Bottle Café's halogen-powered Japanese coffee siphon is the only one of its kind in North America. ...” More
Blue on Blue
Beverly Hills, California
”As settings go, it's hard to beat the Mid-Century Modern poolside patio at Blue on Blue in the Avalon Hotel...” More
The Blvd
Beverly Hills, California
”The Blvd gets so packed, and the hotel has just upgraded its room-service menu, I eat in. I have a...” More
Bocadillos
San Francisco, California
”Grilled meats and marinated seafood in Mini Me portions and rotund sandwiches known as bocadillos make for relaxed, elbows-on-the-table eating...” More
Bondi
San Diego, CA
”San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline has always lured visitors, but in the past several years, the urban landscape has...” More
BondSt
Los Angeles, CA
”A clone of a stylish Japanese restaurant in downtown Manhattan, housed in Beverly Hills’s trendy new Thompson Hotel....” More
Boonville Hotel Restaurant
Boonville, CA
”The Boonville Hotel restaurant is a favorite of th...” More
Bottega Napa Valley
Yountville, CA
”Regional Italian from chef Michael Chiarello...” More
Bouchon Bakery
Yountville, California
”For his latest project, slated to open this month, Thomas Keller, superstar chef-owner of the French Laundry and Bouchon, stole...” More
Bouchon
Yountville, California
”Young scenesters congregate at this bistro's raw bar nightly....” More
Boule
Los Angeles, California
”The silky cheesecake is made with fromage blanc...” More
Boulette's Larder
San Francisco, CA
”Located in the Ferry Building, Boulettes Larder is a terrific retailer of artisanal goods and...” More
Boulevard
San Francisco, CA
”Go to a restaurant with an F&W Best New Chef in the kitchen, and you’ll likely find a great wine...” More
Breadbar
Los Angeles, CA
”Executive chef Rogelio Marhx and breadelier Daniela Galarza make a rich pumpkin-butternut squash soup and pumpkin tarts topped with vanilla...” More
Breadbar
Los Angeles, CA
”Executive chef Rogelio Marhx and breadelier Daniela Galarza make a rich pumpkin-butternut squash soup and pumpkin tarts topped with vanilla...” More
Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos, California
”Brothers Restaurant at Mattei's Tavern Jeff and Matt Nichols opened Mattei's Tavern two years ago, and it's still the hottest restaurant...” More
Buon Appetito
San Diego, California
”The stylish ristorante Buon Appetito is known for its grilled quail over lentils....” More
Buster's Beach House Grill and Longboard Bar
Long Beach , CA
Cafe Cerise
San Diego, California
”Rustic European dishes such as broiled Bahia Falsa oysters and rabbit ravioli are among the offerings at Café Cerise, located...” More
Cafe Chloe
San Diego, CA
”On the wrap-around patio, dogs are given bowls of ...” More
Cafe Gratitude
San Fransico, CA
”A small chain of restaurants specializing in raw vegan cuisine. ...” More
Café Majestic
San Francisco, CA
”A number of noteworthy restaurants have recently opened in the Bay Area ...” More
Caffè 817
Oakland, California
”At lunchtime the closet-sized kitchen serves chic sandwiches on Acme baguettes and unimpeachable piatti di giorno, such as a super-Tuscan...” More
Caffè Via d'Oro
Sutter Creek, California
”The inexpensive and Zin-expansive wine list make this worth a try....” More
Camino
Oakland, CA
”Dishes from the hearth might include roast pork with sorrel gratin and grilled artichokes with wild greens...” More
Campanile
Los Angeles, CA
”Chef Mark Peel believes in the family meal. He has become famous for serving family-style dinners on Monday nights at...” More
Campton Place
San Francisco, California
”Raised in Gascony and apprenticed at Paris's Taillevent, chef Laurent Manrique makes the most of the Californian cornucopia in dishes...” More
Canteen
San Francisco, CA
”Leary appears happy to be cooking—not a leisured happiness but the happiness of rock climbers and chess players, the happiness...” More
Casanova
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
”The Italian restaurant features a large live tree inside. ...” More
Chateau Marmont
West Hollywood, California
”The ultimate Hollywood experience. The tables at this celeb-filled restaurant inside André Balazs’s famed hotel must be reserved well in...” More
Cheeseboard Pizza Collective
”Each day employees make one kind of pizza and sell it until it runs out. The grassy but narrow median...” More
Chez Panisse Café
Berkeley, CA
”...using my campus-job earnings to splurge on dinn...” More
Chez Papa Bistrot
San Francisco, California
”At Chez Papa Bistrot, Swede Ola Fendert cooks stellar Provençal seafood....” More
Chez Spencer
San Francisco, California
”An art-filled loft space in an industrial alley is the site of one of the city's most daring new bistros....” More
Chilango's Mexico City Grill
San Diego, California
”The regional dishes, carefully prepared according to the recipes of the owner's mother, are a welcome change from the standard...” More
Chung King
Monterey Park, California
”The house specialty—fried chicken with toasted chiles—arrived radiating an aroma of smoky capsicum that reminded us of Mexican mole....” More
Cielo
Big Sur
”The enchiladas at Cielo, at Ventana Inn & Spa in Big Sur, with perfectly smoky mole sauce and just-made guacamole...” More
Cinch
Los Angeles, California
”Fire-breathing statues are no competition for the creative Australia-inspired cuisine at Santa Monica's trendiest restaurant....” More
Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen
St. Helena, California
”Haute-comfort food maven Cindy Pawlcyn's most personal restaurant yet....” More
Citizen Cake
San Francisco, CA
”Half-restaurant, half-pâtisserie, Citizen Cake is the perfect spot to refuel: try a crisp Cuban sandwich or a chocolate cream-filled cookies...” More
Clifton's Brookdale Cafeteria
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
Cobras and Matadors
Los Angeles, California
”Conveniently located next to a liquor store, this BYOB tapas place stays open past midnight. On the walls: sepia photographs...” More
Coco500
San Francisco, California
”Chef Loretta Keller's beloved Bizou has been transformed into this snazzy new spot....” More
Coi
San Francisco, CA
”At Thanksgiving, he rubs lamb shanks with his mother’s homemade garam masala. When she comes to visit from India, bringing...” More
Commis
oakland, CA
”In the sleek, modern space, chef James Syhabout offers a three-course menu that reflects his time as chef de cuisine...” More
Confidential
San Diego, California
”Bachelor star Andrew Firestone has created a buzz with his sexy-chic Confidential, serving inventive tapas such as Indian lamb sliders...” More
Contigo
San Francisco, CA
”The menu, largely a list of pica pica (nibbles), offers jamón Ibérico aged for 36 months and a few larger...” More
Cook Here and Now
”This two-year-old culinary experiment in communal dining brings hungry...” More
Cook
St. Helena, CA
”The Cal-Med menu changes frequently but has some signatures: calamari with grilled lemons; eggplant Parmesan in creamy béchamel sauce; and...” More
Cook St. Helena
St. Helena, CA
”Winemakers come for regional Italian dishes, espec...” More
Cora's Coffee Shoppe
Santa Monica, California
”A camera-ready greasy spoon with only a few counter stools. A tented patio has enough room for surfboards, a feature...” More
Cottage of Sweets
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
”The old-time candy shop is a sweet-lover's inspiration. ...” More
The Counter
Santa Monica, California
”Design-your-own organic burgers....” More
Craft Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
”Power lunchers adore this outpost of New York celebrity chef (and Top Chef host) Tom Colicchio, whose daily-changing menus are...” More
CUT
Beverly Hills, California
”Steak lovers should check out Wolfgang Puck's Cut for the Japanese Wagyu rib eye and the prime filet mignon carpaccio...” More
Cyrus
Healdsburg, California
”And the perfect complement to a vineyard-hopping day? Dinner at newcomer...” More
Dainties Cupcakes
Los Angeles, CA
”Caterers Bill Dertouzo and partner Susan McAlindon sell cupcakes in striped boxes with inner rings to hold the confections in...” More
Deco
Ventura, California
”At Deco, restaurateur Norbert Furnee has created his own cuisine, a marriage of French and SoCal styles that he calls...” More
DELICA rf1
San Francisco, California
”Japanese entrepreneur Kozo Iwata opened Delica RF-1, his sleek Tokyo-style delicatessen, to pay homage to his idol, Alice Waters, and...” More
The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton
San Francisco, California
”As the Ritz-Carlton finishes its $12 million renovation, chef Ron Siegel continues to serve his excellent modern French food, which...” More
Dining Room
Pasadena, California
”Not many Angelenos know him by name, but Craig Strong, the young and unassuming chef-de-cuisine of the Dining Room is...” More
Din Tai Fung
Arcadia, California
”We watched through plate glass as a crew of chefs composed the golf ball–sized dumplings in a spotless kitchen, rolling...” More
Doña Tomás
Oakland, California
”Doña Tomás offers something else altogether: dutifully researched regional recipes, elevated by terrific ingredients. Pescado Veracruzana, where you'd normally expect...” More
Dottie's True Blue Café
San Francisco, California
”While in town, Haggis enjoys both, from hole-in-the-wall joints such as Dottie's True Blue Café to the haute cuisine of...” More
Drago Centro
Los Angeles, CA
”For the past 18 years, Celestino Drago (an F&W Best New Chef 1993) has opened great restaurants...” More
Dry Creek Kitchen
Healdsburg, California
”At Dry Creek Kitchen, chef Palmer serves only Sonoma County wines—650 of them—and spotlights regional purveyors in dishes like chestnut-glazed...” More
Dynamo Donut & Coffee
San Francisco, CA
”This place should be crowned the new queen of the ...” More
Eclipse Chocolat
San Diego, CA
”At Eclipse Chocolat in University Heights, sculptor-turned-chocolatier Will Gustwiller uses some of the most unexpected ingredients to make his quirky...” More
El Agave Tequileria
San Diego, California
”This restaurant near the Mexican border serves an impressive 875 tequilas, and more than 500 are 100 percent agave. Chef-owner...” More
El Carmen
Los Angeles, CA
”El Carmen might be best known around Los Angeles for its vast selection of tequilas and the Mexican wrestler masks...” More
El Cuervo Taco Shop
San Diego, California
”Hillcrest's best-kept secret: amazing tacos in an unassuming storefront....” More
El Dorado Kitchen
Sonoma, California
”Sonoma's sleepy town square has a sophisticated new bistro, where Ryan Fancher, a former French laundry sous chef, prepares straightforward...” More
El Taurino
Los Angeles, California
”For an even later Mexican food fix, taco aficionados, including Jar's Suzanne Tracht, hit the no-frills El Taurino, which is...” More
Emporio Rulli Gran Caffe
San Francisco, California
”Pastry chef Gary Rullispecializes in crisp biscotti and almond paste rolled in pine nuts at Emporio Rulli Gran Caffè....” More
Empress Pavilion
Los Angeles, California
”On weekend mornings you might wait two hours for a table, watching through floor-to-ceiling windows as an army of waiters...” More
Erna's Elderberry House
Oakhurst, California
”Chef Robert Riescher's dream résumé (he's worked for Gray Kunz and Ferran Adria) leads to creative tinkering: white bean soup...” More
Étoile
Yountville, CA
”The newest incarnation of the pioneering 30-year-old restaurant at Domaine Chandon is Étoile. Executive chef Christopher Manning cooks with a...” More
Everett & Jones
Oakland, California
”Grab soulful barbecued ribs and juicy links at this meeting place for Oakland's African-American community....” More
Farm at the Carneros Inn
Napa, CA
”Under exposed wooden beams that mimic the shape of a barn roof, Jake sends out dishes like a delicate tuna...” More
Farmerbrown
San Francisco, CA
”Brian Barneclo (www.brianbarneclo.com) has literally painted his town red—and black and yellow and blue. The 34-year-old San Francisco...” More
Father's Office
Santa Monica, CA
”For great burgers and beyond; more outposts are opening....” More
Fifth Floor
San Fransico, California
”Laurent Manrique—the chef at nearby Aqua—has created a menu of dishes inspired by his native Gascony, like crispy duck confit....” More
Filling Station
Culver City, California
”Ben Ford is launching the Filling Station in Culver City....” More
Firefly Bistro
Pasadena, California
”I'm trying to stay healthy, so I've become addicted to the Italian chopped salad at Wild Thyme Café & Bakery...” More
Flour and Water
San Francisco, CA
”Jon Darsky makes just four pies with simple toppings, from a classic Margherita to tomatoes with garlicky mussels and...” More
Foreign Cinema
San Francisco, California
”Indeed, when I ask the Ospitals over dinner to tell me everything they love about their hometown, their enthusiasm is...” More
Fraîche
Los Angeles, CA
”Fraîche owner and general manager Thierry Perez came away from stints at Daniel and Bouley Bakery in New York City...” More
Fraîche Yogurt
Palo Alto, CA
”They puree it into a sweet-tart salad dressing with figs to toss with mixed greens, bake it into surprisingly moist...” More
French Laundry
Yountville, CA
”The kitchen is run by Jason Berthold, previously the sous-chef at Napa’s famed French Laundry, which helped power...” More
Fresh
La Jolla, California
”Fresh lives up to its name with a creative seafood menu (try the ahi carpaccio with wasabi cream)....” More
Gardens
Beverly Hills, California
”This restaurant most closely approaches the 19th-century idea of what a good hotel dining room should be: welcoming in an...” More
Geisha House
Los Angeles, California
”In L.A., try the guaro-based green-tea martini at the Hollywood hot spot Geisha House....” More
George's at the Cove
La Jolla, California
”Trey Foshee, an F&W best new chef 1998, is a laid-back guy, and that has helped him survive what most...” More
George’s California Modern
San Diego, CA
”At the newly renovated George’s California Modern, more than the interiors got an upgrade—so did the menu by Trey Foshee...” More
The Girl & the Fig
Sonoma, California
”He sent me to the Girl & the Fig, a relaxed American bistro on the town square....” More
Globe Venice Beach
Venice, California
”Happy-hour (5 to 7:30 p.m.) oysters at Globe Venice Beach...” More
Go Fish
St. Helena, CA
”Cindy Pawlcyn has been a Napa fixture since she opened Mustard’s Grill in 1983...” More
Go Go Café & Restaurant
San Francisco, California
”Open until 1 a.m., Go Go Café & Restaurant comforts hungry night owls with hot rice porridge and fried bread....” More
Grace Restaurant
Los Angeles, California
”Wednesday night is doughnut night at this sophisticated L.A. spot....” More
Grappolo
Santa Ynez, California
”This excellent Italian trattoria, sandwiched between a popular greasy spoon and a notorious country-and-western bar, has a wood-burning oven that...” More
Grasshopper
Oakland, California
”But addictive as you'll find the organic edamame, the food here is a mere excuse for a tasting flight—or two—of...” More
Greenblatt's Deli
Los Angeles, California
”Another place that scores high on the quirky list is Greenblatt's Deli. It's an old-school deli from the 1920s attached...” More
The Grill
Pasadena, California
”Chef Craig Strong is young and ambitious—a successful leading man in Ritz-Carlton's plan to update its cuisine. The staid and...” More
Hatfield's
West Hollywood, California
”Chefs Karen and Quinn Hatfield (who worked as a pair at Los Angeles's Spago, and separately at Manhattan's Gramercy Tavern...” More
Hawks Restaurant
Granite Bay, CA
”Molly Hawks-Fagnoni and her husband, Michael Fagnoni, co-owners and chefs at Hawks in Granite Bay, California, love their homemade brioche...” More
Healdsburg Bar & Grill
Healdsburg, CA
”The chef prepares perfect burgers that are especially good with his just-funky-enough truffle fries...” More
Heaven’s Dog
San Francisco, CA
”His sweet-and-sour pork, which he makes with pasture-raised pigs, is exemplary, but I'm going back for Phan's seafood soup, a...” More
heritage
Napa, CA
”A few years ago, Minucci started learning to butcher, which might explain the store’s wide range of pig-related paraphernalia, like...” More
Hidden Restaurant
Santa Monica, CA
”Don't miss the coral tree–shaded dining patio at Hidden Restaurant. Dishes to try: thin-crust pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, Italian ham...” More
The Hitching Post II
Buellton, California
”Truckers, cowboys and Los Angeles socialites converge at this unpretentious roadside steak house. Santa Maria-style barbecue (assorted cuts of beef...” More
Hog Island Oyster Co
Marshall, CA
”We ate the famous Hog Island oysters and had a bottle of winemaker Sean Thackrey’s stunningly original Pleiades blend from...” More
Home
San Francisco, California
”At this remake of the tony JohnFrank, Lance Dean Velasquez (an F&W Best New Chef 1996) charges half what he...” More
Humphry Slocombe
San Francisco, CA
”Staffers sell quirky, delicious flavors like Secret Breakfast— bourbon ice cream with...” More
The Hungry Cat
Los Angeles, California
”The Great Pumpkin Bartender Tim Staehling thinks outside the pie plate: pumpkin purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup with bourbon...” More
Hungry Cat
Santa Barbara, CA
”20 terrific getaways—one “Save” and one “Splurge” idea for 10 U.S. cities...” More
Il Cane Rosso
San Francisco, CA
”...Patterson serves a southern-Italian-inspired menu featuring sandwiches like porchetta with plum mostarda and mustard greens, and what may be the...” More
Il Grano
Los Angeles, California
”Although Salvatore Marino’s West Side Italian restaurant has actually been open since 1997, it was reborn last year with the...” More
Iluna Basque
San Francisco, California
”At this North Beach spot, he's serving a menu of Basque small-plate dishes, like sautéed scallops and artichokes deglazed with...” More
Imperial Tea Court
San Francisco, California
”The 12-year-old Chinatown original and its outpost serve exceptionally rare teas, including a Pu-erh aged over 20 years....” More
Incahoots
Sutter Creek, California
”Baby back ribs and well-priced Zins are two reasons why winemakers (and everyone else) eat at this roadhouse....” More
Incanto
San Francisco, CA
”One of the best, most intriguing meals I’ve ever had. I adored the chicken risotto with...” More
Indigo Grill
San Diego, California
”Little Italy's Indigo Grill is a reincarnation of the restaurant that chef Deborah Scott owned a block away in the...” More
Isobune
San Francisco, California
”Scoop sushi from floating boats at Isobune in Japantown....” More
The Ivy
Beverly Hills, California
”The tarte tatine is amazing and the mint tea made with fresh mint leaves. Dining outside is very transporting—it makes...” More
Jack Falstaff
San Francisco, CA
”All the wines are well-priced, mostly between $40 and $60, marked just above retail. Ballance loves the 1997 Cigliuti Cru...” More
Jade Theater
San Diego, CA
”San Diego’s 70 miles of coastline has always lured visitors, but in the past several years, the urban landscape has...” More
Jai
San Diego, CA
”At Jaí, Wolfgang Puck’s new Asian spot, I devoured chef Yoshinori Kojima’s fantastic miso-broiled butterfish....” More
Jalama Beach Cafe
Lompoc, CA
”Home of the famed Jalama burger. Bottles on the mostly Central Coast wine list rarely...” More
Javan Restaurant
Los Angeles, California
”Authentic Persian cuisine, with excellent fesenjan....” More
Javier's Cantina
Laguna Beach, California
”Javier's Cantina, the local kids' favorite Mexican joint....” More
Jeanty at Jack's
San Francisco, California
”His hearty, unfashionable, French-grandmother dishes—leeks vinaigrette, coq au vin—are perfectly at home in these historic San Francisco rooms....” More
Jin Patisserie
Venice, California
”In a tiny, minimalist space with a tranquil garden out front, Choo sells the chocolates she painstakingly makes and paints...” More
JiRaffe
Santa Monica, CA
”Pastry chef Mitchelle Dy of Los Angeles’s JiRaffe restaurant sautés plums in Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur, to give the...” More
Joan's on Third
Los Angeles, CA
”Joan McNamara’s L.A. institution is famous for its stellar prepared foods....” More
Jones
West Hollywood, CA
”One of Colicchio’s favorite Los Angeles hangouts, with an old-school Italian-American feel, red booths, pizzas and classic drinks....” More
Jonesy’s Famous Steak House
Napa, CA
”Hand-carved steaks near the Napa Valley Airport...” More
José Andrés
Los Angeles, CA
”José Andrés’s revolutionary concept at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills includes Rojo y Blanca (tapas), Saam (fancy food) and...” More
Julia's Kitchen at Copia
Napa, California
”Produce from the center's organic gardens and dishes inspired by Julia Child herself....” More
Julienne
San Marino, California
”I often take my wife, Lisa, and our son, Edward, to Julienne, a food shop that serves breakfast and lunch....” More
Kasa Indian
San Francisco, CA
”Lauren’s favorite roll has a turkey-kebab filling made with ground free-range turkey flavored with garlic, then grilled, smashed and wrapped...” More
Katana
Los Angeles, California
”The team behind the ever popular Sushi Roku mini-empire has struck again with the Japanese grill, Katana, where spiny crab...” More
Katsuya
Los Angeles, CA
”If you think this hyperdesigned Japanese hot spot—created by Philippe Starck with shiny-white floors, walls, and ceilings reminiscent of bento...” More
Kogi at The Alibi Room
Los Angeles, CA
”His blackjack quesadilla mixes grilled, marinated pork belly, Jack cheese and a potent roasted garlic–jalapeño sauce. Choi personally served...” More
Koi
Los Angeles, CA
”Koi—in L.A. near Melrose—is a popular Japanese restaurant. I have their tuna served with crispy rice at least once a...” More
Kokekokko
Los Angeles, California
”This L.A. restaurant, whose name is Japanese for 'cock-a-doodle-doo,' serves piping-hot chicken yakitori....” More
La Luna Market & Taqueri'a
Rutherford, California
”Policemen and CEO's alike flock to La Luna for terrific Mexican takeout....” More
La Mar
San Francisco, CA
”...serves seven kinds of ceviche representing Peru...” More
Lamill Coffee Boutique
Los Angeles, CA
”Owner Craig Min, who has been selling beans wholesale since 1997, has a serene new café in Silver Lake with...” More
Lark Creek Steak
San Francisco, California
”Opening in San Francisco later this month, Bradley Ogden's place will grill over grapevines and almond wood....” More
La Super-Rica Taqueria
Santa Barbara, CA
”Julia Child loved this Mexican-food shack; it’s also a favorite of the Jaffurs Wine...” More
La Terza
Los Angeles
”Perhaps the most influential Italian chef in Los Angeles, Gino Angelini is slowly expanding his empire with this second outpost...” More
La Trappe
San Francisco, CA
”Consider it the evolution of bistro food, with great beer, too: Authentic Belgian restaurants are opening all over. NYC’s Resto...” More
Lemon Grass
Sacramento, California
”Today, Pham serves the same soup at Lemon Grass restaurant in Sacramento, California, along with other gingery recipes, like Clay...” More
Lemon Moon
Los Angeles
”Melisse’s Josiah Citrin and JiRaffe’s Raphael Lunetta (the “lemon” and “moon,” respectively) join forces for this popular, upscale cafeteria, serving...” More
Let's Be Frank
San Francisco, CA
”Larry Bain’s Let’s Be Frank caters hot dog parties...” More
Limón
San Francisco, California
”At San Francisco's Limón, chef Martin Castillo proves that Peru offers more than seviche and rotisserie chicken, with dishes like...” More
Literati II
Los Angeles, California
”Kimberly Sklar, pastry chef at Literati II in Los Angeles, was baking a crème fraîche-spiked chocolate cake and, by accident...” More
Little Sheep
Monterey Park, California
”At Little Sheep, diners huddled over steel bowls of roiling broth set into large, circular tables and dunked chopsticks loaded...” More
Lodge Steakhouse
Beverly Hills, California
”There's a new steak house on every corner in L.A. The Lodge Steakhouse is the best of the bunch, with...” More
The Loft at Montage Resort & Spa
Laguna Beach, California
”Heirloom tomato soup with a trio of grilled cheese sandwiches....” More
Loila
San Fransico, California
”This energetic Spanish tapas bar and restaurant is the latest effort from former 42 Degrees chef Mark Denham....” More
L'Ombretta
Santa Barbara, California
”Nearby L'Ombretta, a recently opened Venetian wine bar, just might be the only place in town that doesn't feature local...” More
Lot 1224
Los Angeles, California
”In Los Angeles, a town where you're defined by what you don't eat, chef Eric Rillos of Lot 1224 presents...” More
Lucques
Los Angeles, CA
”I wanted my Pinot Noir to taste like Pinot—elegant, lean and slightly austere.” Her silky, herbal Jules Harrison Pinot Noir...” More
LuLu Petite
San Francisco, California
”A combination retail store and take-out shop, it's a great place to get made-to-order sandwiches and salads prepared with the...” More
Macau Street
Los Angeles
”And don’t even think of passing over the chicken knees. Chewy and crunchy at once, these spice-dusted nubbins are a...” More
Madre's
Pasadena, California
”With its shabby chic-meets-Havana interior, Madre's may be the most attractive restaurant in Pasadena—hardly surprising since it's owned by newlywed...” More
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
San Francisco, CA
”“The space was built in 1903 and was once a pharmacy,” says owner Dave McLean, who kept the medicine drawers...” More
Maison Akira
Pasadena, California
”As its name suggests, Maison Akira is French with a Japanese twist. Chef Akira Hirose combines Asian and Provençal techniques...” More
Manka's Inverness Lodge
Inverness, California
”In this rustic dining room (think logs and antlers...” More
Manzanita
Truckee, CA
”Her upcoming restaurant in the brand-new Ritz-Carlton will feature amazing dishes for people coming off the slopes, like Dungeness-crab sliders...” More
Marinus at Bernardus Lodge
Carmel Valley, CA
”This indoor-outdoor restaurant is surrounded by vineyards. Try the organic carrot soup, served in a martini glass. Chef Cal Stamenov...” More
Market
Del Mar, California
”The skateboarder is an investor in Market in Del Mar, California, which buys from nearby Chino Farm...” More
Market
St. Helena, California
”Given its location in a storefront on Main Street in the heart of Napa Valley's wine capital, Market began with...” More
Martini House
St. Helena, CA
”In these tumultuous times, we return to the essential pleasures of travel, rediscovering classic destinations and old-fashioned manners, seeking out...” More
Marzano
Oakland, CA
”Named for the exalted Neapolitan tomato, Robert Holt’s new spot gets its wood-fired oven blazing for brunch, when the menu...” More
Masa's
San Francisco, California
”Ron Siegel (an F&W Best New Chef 1999 and the opening sous chef at the French Laundry) is the perfect...” More
Matsuhisa
Beverly Hills, California
”Nobu opened L.A.'s Matsuhisa in 1987, shocking the country with his deft mingling of Japanese, Peruvian and European ingredients. His...” More
Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos, CA
”This longtime favorite features a great list of local wines....” More
Maverick Saloon
Santa Ynez, CA
”What makes a perfect escape? Whether it's a hidden California wine valley, a white-sand beach in Mexico, or a not-to-be-...” More
Melisse
Santa Monica, CA
”Go to a restaurant with an F&W Best New Chef in the kitchen, and you’ll likely find a great wine...” More
Melvyn's
Palm Springs, California
”The magic of Melvyn's is that white-linen experience. They know their way around a steak and a cocktail, so it...” More
Michael Mina
San Francisco, CA
”In the high-ceilinged Barbara Barry–designed space, chef Michael Mina prepares luxe American cuisine—much of it served on platters that Mina...” More
Mijita
San Francisco, California
”The shop specializes in Mexican street foods like carnitas, tacos and aguas frescas as well as homey dishes like spicy...” More
Mirabeau
Dana Point, California
”Mirabeau gives homey veal blanquette haute treatment....” More
Mister Parker's
Palm Springs, California
”Mister Parker's is a French bistro–style restaurant with mirrored ceilings and oversize leather booths. Here, Parisian chef Pascal Lallemand serves...” More
Montage Resort & Spa
Laguna Beach, California
”Montage Resort & Spa, perched right on the bluff, offers stunning vistas from every room—and from the tables at Studio...” More
Monte Alban
Los Angeles, California
”Oaxacan mole negro (a sauce with chocolate and chiles) at Monte Alban— so good Spago's Mexican prep cooks order it...” More
Moody's Bistro & Lounge
Truckee, CA
”The main draw of ski towns is, of course...” More
Mori Sushi
Los Angeles, California
”Mori, a perfectionist among perfectionists, hulls his own rice every day; his choice of fish is equally exacting, featuring rarities...” More
Moss Room
San Francisco, CA
”A number of noteworthy restaurants have recently opened in the Bay Area ...” More
Mr. Cecil's California Ribs
Los Angeles, CA
”Deep-fried turkeys are famously juicy, but the cooking process is messy. A short cut: Chef Jonathan Burrows’s deep-fried birds just...” More
Mr. Chow
Beverly Hills, California
”Modern Beijing cuisine (green prawns, hand-pulled noodles) in a contemporary black and white space....” More
Muse
Los Angeles, CA
”The kitchen at Muse, in the brilliant Montage Beve...” More
Myth
San Francisco, California
”A restaurant worldly enough to serve citrus-glazed salmon in lobster sauce and relaxed enough to deal in burgers too....” More
Naked Fish
San Francisco, California
”Innovative sushi rolls and cocktails (try the 'spicy jalapeño saketini') are a hit at Naked Fish....” More
Napa General Store
Napa, California
”Today, the windowed warehouse is a specialty-foods shop selling artisanal olive oils, jams, mustards and homemade fondue; 100 cheeses, including...” More
Navio
Half Moon Bay, California
”Peter Rudolph, chef de cuisine of the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, so reveres Dungeness crab that he makes it the...” More
Nectar Wine Lounge
San Francisco, California
”Passersby may not know that this sleek Marina spot offers more than just a great wine list. But should they...” More
Nettie’s Crab Shack
San Francisco, CA
”...owner Annette Yang and chef Brian Leitner draw on traditions across the U.S., from a Bay Area Dungeness crab feast...” More
Never on Wednesday
Palm Springs, California
”I try the restaurant Never on Wednesday—on a Saturday—and Johannes, the most admired spot in town. One can eat only...” More
Nick's Cove & Cottages
Marshall, CA
”Restaurateur Pat Kuleto restored this historic bay...” More
Nine-Ten
La Jolla, CA
”The dining staff is especially accommodating to dogs, setting out water bowls and treats, and occasionally hosting dog parties...” More
Nob Hill Café
San Francisco, CA
”In the year of love, I visited San Francisco, and ...” More
Noé
Los Angeles, California
”When Noé opened last year at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, it marked a comeback for Robert...” More
Nopa
San Francisco, CA
”They were small, white cellini runner beans, a more assertive version of Italian cannellini, which he stirs into a lush...” More
Norman's
Los Angeles, California
”Norman's, a branch of the legendary Miami restaurant, has an incredible pig roast every Friday. The restaurant starts cooking the...” More
Norma's
Palm Springs, CA
”Norma's has an over-the-top breakfast menu, which includes a $1,000 frittata made with 10 ounces of sevruga caviar....” More
Oakville Grocery
Oakville, CA
”The rustic Oakville Grocery is a one-stop shop for discriminating picnickers. Call ahead for a gourmet packed lunch, or assemble...” More
O-Bar
West Hollywood, Calfornia
”Joseph Antonishek's cosmopolitan comfort food ranges from pot-roasted short ribs to chile-rubbed tuna with sweet potato tamale....” More
Oceanaire Seafood Room
San Diego, California
”An Art Deco fish house with a rollicking oyster bar, the Oceanaire Seafood Room is straight out of a Dick...” More
Oceanfront
Las Angeles, California
”Oceanfront, the restaurant at Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, has been trying to find its sea legs for...” More
Olema Inn & Restaurant
Olema, California
”We ate the famous Hog Island oysters and had a bottle of winemaker Sean Thackrey’s stunningly original Pleiades blend from...” More
Opus
Los Angeles, California
”Chef Josef Centeno (who cooked at Aubergine) prepares an internationally influenced menu, pairing items like octopus with crispy warm pork...” More
Orris
Los Angeles, CA
”Orris, a wood-and-stainless-steel creation from chef Hideo Yamashiro, has French-inflected Japanese tapas that distinguish it from the multitudes of ramen...” More
Ortica
Los Angeles, CA
”For his upcoming Tuscan-focused spot across the street from his Sona restaurant, David Myers...” More
Ortolan
West Hollywood/Beverly Hills, California
”On his tasting menu, he serves a spectacularly tasty and simple dish made from a single egg encased in dough...” More
Osteria Mozza
Los Angeles, CA
”To create a supersimple, ultra-indulgent party snack, Nancy Silverton of Los Angeles’s Osteria Mozza spreads grissini (slim Italian breadsticks) with...” More
Osteria Stellina
San Francisco, CA
”Chef Christian Caiazzo takes advantage of the region’s terrific producers (like rancher Bill Niman) to create outstanding dishes like braised...” More
The Otheroom
Venice, CA
”Once home to artists and bohemians, Abbot Kinney B...” More
Pacific Catch
San Francisco, California
”The handful of tables at Pacific Catch are packed with patrons chasing salmon fish-and-chips with lemongrass iced tea....” More
Pacific Dining Car
Los Angeles, California
”But everyone orders the dry-aged beef, so we dig into a medium-rare New York strip steak cooked exactly right....” More
Palate Food + Wine
Glendale, CA
”Dishes like a blistered hunk of pork belly and octopus a la plancha pair well with wine director Steve Goldun’s...” More
Parallel 33
San Diego, California
”Chef Amiko Gubbins creates dishes inspired by stops along the 33rd parallel, from Japan to India to Morocco....” More
Parkway Grill
Pasadena, California
”The scotch-and-sirloin set flocks to the Parkway Grill for lobster-filled cocoa crêpes...” More
Pasta Pomodoro
San Francisco, California
”Pasta Pomodoro, near the Marina District, is fast and satisfying—unless you're on Atkins....” More
Patina
Los Angeles, California
”The Frank Gehry–designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of the biggest attractions to open in L.A. in the past decade...” More
Patrick's Side Street Café
Los Olivos, California
”...Payne also recommends Patrick's Side Street Café, which is famous for its fresh trout....” More
Pecorino
Los Angeles, California
”Two Italian chefs serve exquisite dishes based on specialties from their native regions of Marche and Abruzzo as well as...” More
Peony
Oakland, California
”Peony offers a shining example of a brash convention hall-scaled Cantonese restaurant. Yes, they serve immense crab from the seafood...” More
Perbacco
San Francisco, California
”'We showcase the wines and food of northwestern Italy, Piedmont and Liguria,' says Mauro Cirilli, wine director of this stylish...” More
Pho Hoa Hiep
San Francisco, California
”Vietnamese pho at San Francisco's Pho Hoa Hiep...” More
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen
Napa, CA
”The crispy-outside, moist-inside arepas (cornmeal patties) come stuffed with fillings like sweet and smoky skirt steak, fried plantains and beans....” More
Pilar
Napa, California
”A newcomer with a simple, personal approach to seasonal California cuisine....” More
Pinkberry
West Hollywood, California
”Created by 32-year-old Korean expat Hyekyung Hwang, the tangy, nonfat, 100-percent-natural treat is available in two flavors (green tea and...” More
Pizzaiolo
Oakland, California
”Supercrisp pizzas from Chez Panisse alum Charlie Hallowell....” More
Pizzeria Delfina
San Francisco, CA
”F&W Best New Chef 2001 Craig Stoll sources local ingredients like broccoli raab for his superbly charred thin-crust...” More
Pizzeria Mozza
Los Angeles, CA
”A popular venture by two star chefs, Nancy Silverton and...” More
Plouf
San Francisco, California
”Plouf, an outdoor French seafood café, specializes in mussels and roast chicken and frites. Also ideal as a lunch stop....” More
Pollo Campero
Las Angeles, California
”But going loco for pollo just got easier; the chain has landed in L.A.....” More
Polo Lounge
Beverly Hills, California
”Allen's new five-course Cal-French tasting menu might well include exquisite asparagus and morels, served in a tiny cast-iron crock, and...” More
Prepkitchen
San Diego, CA
”This casual new restaurant from the owners of Whisknladle serves house-cured meats and antipasti plus dishes for takeout like heirloom...” More
Press
St. Helena, California
”The menu at winemaker and Dean & DeLuca partner Leslie Rudd's new Napa restaurant name-drops farms the way red-carpet walkers...” More
Providence
Hollywood, CA
”An ambitious collaboration between Italian-born Donato Poto—he’s the elegant maître d’—and the gifted chef Michael Cimarusti, Providence announces its serious...” More
Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails
Santa Barbara, CA
”Burgers, fish, sandwiches, fun cocktails, a short but nice local wine list and spiked milk shakes....” More
Quince
San Francisco, CA
”Michael’s French- and Italian-inspired California recipes—in particular his exquisite pastas, like tortelloni with Castelmagno cheese, walnuts and...” More
R23
Los Angeles, CA
”Playing Alvy Singer in 1977’s Annie Hall, Woody Allen famously described Los Angeles as a place whose only cultural advantage...” More
The Ranch House
Ojai, CA
”The spectacularly well-priced wine list and romantic garden were the draw at this classic spot, where my family celebrated my...” More
R&G Lounge
San Francisco, California
”She joined me at R&G, her favorite Chinese restaurant in San Francisco, to taste some world-class crab as part of...” More
Raymond Restaurant
Pasadena, California
”Hidden away in a 1909 cottage, the Raymond Restaurant changes its four-course menu (beef medallions with port, roast duckling) weekly...” More
Redd
Yountville, California
”At Redd, his Napa Valley restaurant, he and wine director Chris Blanchard are so committed to wine that diners can...” More
Redwood Café
Boonville, California
”Go for the bacon cheeseburgers, the strawberry cheesecake, and the apple and peach pies, made with fruit from area orchards....” More
The Restaurant at Meadowood
St. Helena, CA
”Talented young chef Chris Kostow has transformed the food at this famous resort...” More
Restaurant Gary Danko
San Francisco, California
”Michaël Engelmann of San Francisco’s Gary Danko always goes to Caveau Morakopf in Niedermorschwihr for its traditional...” More
Riva
Los Angeles, CA
”His pastry-chef wife, Miho, perfected the chewy, charred crust. “We bake in a brick oven at 700°,” says Travi. “Some...” More
RN74
San Francisco, CA
”Born in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), the 37-year-o...” More
RNM
San Francisco, California
”At this stylish new lower Haight lounge, 29-year-old chef and owner Justine Miner serves a small-plates menu with items like...” More
Röckenwagner
Santa Monica, California
”The great pretzel burger at Röckenwagner, with fresh-cut shoestring fries...” More
Roliroti
”Thomas Odermatt, the son of a Swiss butcher, re-created part of his family’s business in San Francisco, building a truck...” More
Rôtisario
Napa, CA
”The son of a Swiss butcher, Thomas Odermatt roasts extraordinary, sustainably farmed meat...” More
Rubicon
San Francisco, California
”One day, when wine director Larry Stone was out of...” More
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
San Diego, California
”There is no documentation of the exact moment the first Baja pescador wrapped the fish he had caught that day...” More
Ruen Pair
Los Angeles, CA
”A late-night strip-mall restaurant favored for its authentic Thai dishes, like a salad of braised duck’s feet and wide noodles...” More
Rustic Canyon
Los Angeles, CA
”Zoe Nathan, the pastry chef at Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, California, prefers to be called a baker, which better...” More
Saigon Sandwich
San Francisco, California
”This is an example of a double-immigration sandwich. The baguette-style roll (lightened with rice flour) emerged in Indochina during French...” More
Sai Sai
Los Angeles, California
”New-style Japanese, courtesy of Ricardo Zarate, the Peruvian-born chef, is the order of the day. Don't miss kaki shishito—a single...” More
Saison
San Francisco, CA
”On Sunday evenings, Joshua Skenes turns a Mission District space into one of San Francisco’s more elegant restaurants. Meals start...” More
Saladang Song
Pasadena, California
”For fiery chiles, the classic Thai dishes (green papaya salad, spicy curries) at Saladang Song shouldn't be missed. Ask for...” More
Salt House
San Francisco, CA
”Pure Kauai and Pure Maui rent homes for $300 to $8,000 a night. For an extra fee, both will arrange...” More
Samoa Cookhouse
Samoa, CA
”At the Cookhouse, you sit at long oilcloth-covered...” More
Sanamluang Café
Los Angeles, California
”A whole section of the menu at this perennially popular Thai restaurant is dedicated to late suppers, which are served...” More
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
Santa Barbara, California
”I was already full when I got to the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company, an adorable restaurant favored by Julia Child...” More
S Bar
Hollywood, CA
”S Bar and its restaurant companion, Katsuya, are leading the resuscitation of the sketchier stretches of Hollywood Boulevard. The Philippe...” More
The Sentinel
San Francisco, CA
”At The Sentinel, his sandwich counter in a former ...” More
Seoul on Wheels
”At each stop, Julia Yoon serves a variety of Korean classics, including bulgogi: thin slices of tender rib eye steak...” More
Serpentine
San Fransico, California
”The iconic San Francisco restaurant Slow Club...” More
Sevilla
Santa Barbara, California
”The one place I didn't get to try was Sevilla, the just-opened restaurant from E. Michael Reidt (an F&W Best...” More
Shibucho
Los Angeles, California
”The luxurious toro slices brighten up the fruit in a beautiful old red (a little hit of wasabi enhanced the...” More
Sierra Mar
Big Sur, CA
”Diners gaze out on the Pacific Ocean and rocky headlands...” More
Simon L.A.
Los Angeles, CAlifornia
”In 2006, when he opened Simon L.A. at the Sofitel hotel in Los Angeles, Glazer and Lynch were among the...” More
The Slanted Door
San Francisco, CA
”In the year of love, I visited San Francisco, and ...” More
Soleil@K
San Diego, California
”Diners fill communal tables for sweet-and-spicy grilled lobster and Krispy Kreme bread pudding at Soleil@K, just a pop fly from...” More
Solstice
San Francisco, CA
”Qi Black Tea Liqueur, distilled from cedar-smoked Lapsang souchong tea from China’s Fujian province, has made a splash in San...” More
Sona
West Hollywood, California
”David Myers throws constant curveballs with his freestyle tasting menus. But his staff does an impressive job finding brilliant wine...” More
Spago
Beverly Hills, California
”Wolfgang Puck’s nine-year-old restaurant is still one of the best places to eat in America. Chef Lee Hefter’s French-Asian dishes...” More
SPQR
San Francisco, CA
”The wonderfully chewy handmade pasta, tossed with porky guanciale, eggs (1 per serving) and plenty of black pepper and grated...” More
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Beverly Hills, CA
”At Sprinkles Cupcake in Beverly Hills, making cupcakes is an art. The lighthearted name and nostalgic typography of this cupcakery...” More
Spruce
San Francisco, CA
”Go to a restaurant with an F&W Best New Chef in the kitchen, and you’ll likely find a great wine...” More
Stonehill Tavern
Dana Point, California
”At his Tony Chi-designed restaurant, Michael Mina serves the same sort of dishes that keep his eponymous San Francisco dining...” More
Stroh's Gourmet
Los Angeles, California
”Regulars filling up on barbecued pastrami sandwiches and Zapp's potato chips rely on owner Jason Stroh for deli-style comfort food...” More
The Studio Restaurant
Laguna Beach, California
”A custom wine vault holds more than 2,000 bottles...” More
Sushi Dokoro Ki Ra La
Los Angeles
”Though the small room has all the ambience of a concrete shed, the omakase tastings—rich slices of akinomo (monkfish liver)...” More
Susiecakes
Brentwood, CA
”The patrons have Madeline and Mildred to thank for the bakery's treats: owner Susan Sarich's grandmothers carefully recorded recipes on...” More
Sutter Creek Theatre
Sutter Creek, California
”The wine bar, Damiani's Enoteca on Main (named for owners Laura and Byron Damiani, Jr.), has a well-priced list of...” More
Swan Oyster Depot
San Francisco, CA
”idle up to the counter at Swan Oyster Depot in Polk Gulch for a half-dozen local Miyagis. ...” More
Table 8
Los Angeles, California
”After winning over the Hollywood set, Table 8 is going bicoastal when it opens at Miami's Regent this spring. Chef...” More
Table One
Los Angeles, California
”Executive chef Douglas Dodd whips up seven-course tasting meals for Table One VIP's at Hotel Bel-Air....” More
Tablespoon
San Francisco, California
”In this small Russian Hill restaurant, chef and co-owner Robert Riescher is serving a more casual New American menu than...” More
Tabu Grill
Laguna Beach, California
”For more sophisticated fare, try chef Nancy Wilhelm's California twist on seafood and steaks at Tabu Grill....” More
Tartine Bakery
San Francisco, CA
”Dogs are a common sight at the 20-seat sidewalk dining area—in part because Tartine Bakery is so close to Dolores...” More
Taylor's Automatic Refresher
San Francisco, CA
”Brothers Joel and Duncan Gott’s original diner on Highway 29 in Napa Valley gained fame for its outrageously good burgers...” More
Taylor's Refresher
St. Helena, California
”An upscale drive-in joint with amazing burgers....” More
Terrace at Sunset Tower Hotel
Hollywood
”With views of the Hollywood Hills and a pool flanked by a wall of mirrors, the Terrace draws passels of...” More
Terra
St. Helena
”Southern French cuisine with Asian influences, by chefs Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani....” More
Three Square Café & Bakery
Venice, CA
”Once home to artists and bohemians, Abbot Kinney B...” More
Three Twins Organic Ice Cream
Napa, CA
”The “earth-friendly” business uses organic ingredients for ice creams like sweet, crunchy Lemon Cookie...” More
Thursday Farmers’ Market
San Francisco, CA
”The latest farmers’ market to join the city’s ever...” More
Ton Kiang
San Francisco, California
”Forget turkey and the trimmings and head to dim sum wonderland Ton Kiang for Hakka- and Hong Kong-style dishes and...” More
Torafuku
Los Angeles, California
”Torafuku, a luxe chain with five plush locations in Japan, specializes in toasty kamado rice, which is made in a...” More
Town Hall
San Francisco, California
”Brick walls and straight-backed chairs whisper of a luxurious colonial schoolhouse, but the scene at the bar clamors of the...” More
Tres Agaves
San Francisco, CA
”In San Francisco, Bermejo's Tres Agaves has 100 varieties....” More
Truly Mediterranean
San Francisco, California
”'Falafels deluxe' in lavash bread, with silky eggplant and fried potatoes, at Truly Mediterranean...” More
25° Brix
St. Helena, CA
”Chef Carlos Cañada, a Gingrass vet, cooks some of the freshest food in Napa Valley using produce from the kitchen...” More
Tydes
Santa Barbara, CA
”The new guests-only restaurant at Four Seasons Resort, The Biltmore, which overlooks Butterfly Beach, serves a fantastic...” More
Ubuntu
Napa, CA
”Jeremy Fox (an F&W Best New Chef 2008) creates stunning dishes using fruits and vegetables from Lawrence’s biodynamic garden, like...” More
Umami
San Francisco, California
”Dishes like braised pork with nori and quail eggs have a California touch: humanely raised meats from Niman Ranch and...” More
Underwood Bar & Bistro
Graton, California
”Just a few of the fabulous dishes to come out of the crescent-shaped open kitchen: chunky roasted beets sprinkled with...” More
Upstairs 2
Los Angeles, California
”The 200-bottle list includes choices like the Sonoma Coast's Radio-Coteau, paired with Mediterranean small plates. ...” More
Urasawa
Beverly Hills, California
”Hiro Urasawa, a protégé of Masa Takayama, is one of America’s most accomplished Japanese chefs. At his small Beverly Hills...” More
Urbino
San Francisco, CA
”When Urbino opens, it will be San Francisco’s hottest restaurant...” More
Vert
Los Angeles, California
”Regulars order the rigatoni with meatballs and spaghetti bolognese even when they're not on the menu....” More
Vik's Chaat Corner
Berkeley, California
”Poori (puffy fried bread) served with perfectly spiced chickpeas at Vik's Chaat Corner...” More
Villa Creek Restaurant
Paso Robles, CA
”Tom Fundaro, the chef at the nearby Villa Creek Re...” More
Village Pub
Woodside, CA
”Chef Dmitry Elperin will offer a full Thanksgiving dinner to go that includes a ready-to-roast turkey with bread stuffing and...” More
Violet
Santa Monica, California
”At this upbeat neighborhood spot, young chef Jared Simons prepares creative comfort food....” More
Violet's Cakes
Pasadena, CA
”Denise Weber leads her staff and daughter Olivia through the steps of baking and decorating as cheerfully as Snow White...” More
Wabi-Sabi
Los Angeles, California
”Crowds wait for tables in the sun-drenched front lounge; in seats beside the soaring brick wall, shoppers recount the day's...” More
Whisknladle
La Jolla, CA
”Chef Ryan Johnston has every right to be proud of his locally sourced, farm-to-table dishes....” More
White Lotus
Los Angeles, California
”For a little trip-hop with their California rolls, Angelenos head to White Lotus. The best seats are on the patio...” More
Wild Thyme Cafe & Bakery
Pasadena, California
”I'm trying to stay healthy, so I've become addicted to the Italian chopped salad at Wild Thyme Café & Bakery...” More
Willi's Wine Bar
Santa Rosa, California
”A generous list of 45 wines available by the two-ounce pour, glass or half-bottle carafe has made Willi's the most...” More
Wurstküche
Los Angeles, CA
”Joseph Pitruzzelli and Tyler Wilson of Los Angeles’s Wurstküche (“sausage kitchen” in German) offer an eclectic mix, from pork bratwurst...” More
W Westwood
Los Angeles, California
”In September, Los Angeles will see one of its highest-profile (and longest delayed) openings this year. Ludovic Lefebvre, former executive...” More
Xiomara
Pasadena, California
”Ignoring the 1980's nightclub décor at Xiomara is easy after a couple of cane-juice mojitos, followed by innovative Latin dishes...” More
Yank Sing
San Francisco, California
”Join the debate over whether the dim sum at Yank Sing is the city's best....” More
Yi Cuisine
Los Angeles, California
”At one of L.A.'s hottest spots, chef Rodelio Aglibot serves delicious takes on Asian classics: tender Vietnamese lemongrass beef, Chinese...” More
Yield Wine Bar
San Fransico, CA
”This wine bar - in the rapidly evolving neighborhood of Dogpatch, on the back side of Potrero Hill - was...” More
Zeke's Smokehouse
Montrose, California
”The modern design (aluminum chairs, bleached wood) makes it clear this isn't a typical barbecue joint. Popular with families, and...” More
Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar
Healdsburg, California
”The menu is pretty straightforward (go for lunch) but the Zin focus is flawless....” More
Zuni Café
San Francisco, California
”It’s hard to decide which dish at Zuni is most iconic. Some would argue for the whole-leaf, anchovy-spiked Caesar salad;...” More
Zuppa
San Francisco, California
”The food, inspired by southern Italy (like a rich country pork ragù on rigatoni), pairs well with the 80-plus bottles...” More
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