Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California (p. 2)

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  • Chicken Cacciatore
    old family recipe simmered w/ legs & thighs over polenta or penne pasta (Guy got polenta); available on Thursdays only
  • Risotto
    creamy w/ side of Italian sausage; looks good
4.5 out of 5
77 ratings
rating might be for hotel; Guy Fieri's first kitchen he worked at (when it was called Roman's Restaurant); historic lodging, fine dining & saloon; original building built in 1870..."the oldest, most westerly hotel in the continental United States." (from its website); became Hotel Ivanhoe in 1997
Humboldt Sweets: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Humboldt Sweets [CLOSED] ($)
(88 ratings)

614 Main St Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4683
  • Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
    large, nutty & gooey; looks good!
  • Ham & Cheddar Scone
    w/ green onions; seved w/ side of bacon gravy; looks good
4.5 out of 5
88 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2012; family-run & owned; Other Recipes: Lemon Squares
  • Braised Short Rib French Dip
    wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, & beef jus; served w/ reduced beef jus & choice of French fries, coleslaw or spring salad; "the jus is luxurious" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jo's Meatloaf
    meatloaf wrapped w/ applewood smoked bacon; served w/ garlic mash potatoes, sautéed French green beans, beef demi glace; "some of the most tender, moist meatloaf I’ve tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
345 ratings
started as a French bistro; "diner food w/ a bistro attitude"; named after owner Ric Libiran's sister
Kindred: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
KindredSee Kindred Video ($$)
(1561 ratings)

1503 30th St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 546-9653
barkindred.com
  • "Good Morning Captain"
    New England style kimchi chickpea cakes, shaved horseradish tartar sauce, radish & pickled cherry tomato salad, herb oil, chives
  • Skewers
    chargrilled seitan, chimichurri, harissa, horseradish aioli; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1561 ratings
opened in 2015; vegan restaurant w/ punk rock setting; guest appearance: American professional skateboarder Tony Hawk
Loleta Cheese Factory: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Loleta Cheese Factory [CLOSED]See Loleta Cheese Factory Video ($)
(171 ratings)

252 Loleta Dr Map It!
Loleta, CA 95551
(707) 733-5470
  • Habanero Jack Cheese
4.5 out of 5
171 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1982; family-run business nestled in the Eel River Valley of Northern California in the dairy center of Humboldt County; producing over 34 varieties of cheese
Loulou's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Loulou'sSee Loulou's Video ($$)
(1633 ratings)

Municipal Wharf Number 2 Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-0568
www.loulousgriddle.com
  • Abalone Sliders
    abalone (a "fattier" version of calamari) that is locally farm-grown tenderized, dredged & pan-fried; served w/ aioli & slaw on sourdough slider buns
  • Crab Feast
    boiled dungeness crab served w/ corn & potato; seasonal (available around Nov 2 - June)
4.5 out of 5
1633 ratings
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs
Monterey Fish Company: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Monterey Fish CompanySee Monterey Fish Company Video ($$)
(82 ratings)

Municipal Wharf Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9505
  • Grilled Oysters
    grilled w/ over oak wood; served w/ side of cocktail sauce
  • Sicilian Holiday Pasta
    house made marinara sauce w/ mussels, clams, swordfish, salmon, cod (or whatever fish is fresh), baby octopus, scallop, shrimp; served over linguine; looks good
4.5 out of 5
82 ratings
since 1994; Other Recipes: Curry Snapper
  • Mom's PLT
    crispy pastrami (skillet-grilled...bacon-like texture), chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato on sourdough; looks good
  • Pastrami Dog
    quarter-lb. hot dog, pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss; looks good
4.5 out of 5
539 ratings
Dennis Miller made guest appearance
Nutmeg Bakery and Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nutmeg Bakery and CafeSee Nutmeg Bakery and Cafe Video ($$)
(1490 ratings)

12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy Map It!
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 486-8863
nutmegsd.com
  • Bananas Foster French Toast
    local brioche, dipped in cinnamon-ginger custard, stuffed w/ spiced ricotta filling; powdered sugar & caramelized bananas foster; looks good!
  • La Havana Panini
    slow-braised pork shoulder, nitrate-free ham, Dijon & grain mustards, homemade pickles & pickled shallots, Swiss cheese & 3-cheese blend; served w/ homemade chips; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1490 ratings
husband-and-wife team; artisan bakery & café specializing in local, organic & sustainable food & sweets
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Pazzo ($$)
(410 ratings)

1179 Laurel St Map It!
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-1075
www.pazzosancarlos.com
  • Pizza
    thin-crust New Haven-style pizza; Guy got homemade sausage & mushrooms
  • Ricotta Gnocchi
    made of ricotta (not potato) w/ artichoke, mascarpone, lemon mint, grana padano; looks good
  • Smoked Bucatini
    smoked homemade pasta in cacio e pepe (Pecorino cheese & pepper) sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
410 ratings
specializing in Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza & hand-made pastas
  • Chorizo Burger
    spicy chorizo cheese burger topped w/ habanero salsa, sour cream, avocado slices served on a bun; it's crazy hot but looks good
  • Pancake Roll
    plate-sized pancake, yogart, fresh berries, rolled and topped w/ more yogart, fresh berries & homemade granola; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1626 ratings
since 1981; breakfast & lunch only; long lines
  • Jambalaya
    Ethiopian influenced, chicken-based; looks good
  • Saffron Prawns w/ Harissa
    prawns prepared w/ a chili bell pepper sauce made w/ caraway seeds, lemon, garlic & pepper
  • Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Chermoula
    Chermoula is a Moroccan sauce made w/ cilantro, parsley, chilis, garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon juice & saffron; looks good
4.5 out of 5
360 ratings
opened in 2012
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Roof 106
(36 ratings)

106 Matheson St Map It!
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 723-0106
www.thematheson.com/roof-...
  • Charcuterie Board
    Guy got prosciutto, salami, local cheeses, chicken liver mousse, pickled veggies, olives, apricot mustard, flat breads
  • House Cured Pork Belly Pizza
    thin-crust w/ gruyere, roasted garlic, creme fraiche, red onion; looks good
4.5 out of 5
36 ratings
elevated cocktail lounge and open-air restaurant; roof-top casual version of the high-end The Matheson
Sabroso Mexican Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sabroso Mexican GrillSee Sabroso Mexican Grill Video ($$)
(3784 ratings)

13129 Harbor Blvd Map It!
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-7080
sabrosomexgrill.com
  • Chamorro (Slow Cooked Beef)
    slowly cooked fork tender beef chuck in a mild, smoky guajillo sauce
  • Pork Tamale
    topped w/ cheese and sour cream; looks good
4.5 out of 5
3784 ratings
opened in 2012; family-owned & operated
Savoy Cafe & Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Savoy Cafe & DeliSee Savoy Cafe & Deli Video ($$)
(607 ratings)

24 W Figueroa St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 962-6611
www.thesavoycafe.com
  • Guy Fieri Plate
    pasilla turkey fritter & chipotle aioli, Quinoa mango salad, pesto green beans w/ petite carrot cake; looks good
  • Pasilla Turkey Fritters
    w/ side of chipotle aioli; looks good
4.5 out of 5
607 ratings
opened in 2005, went bankrupt in 2008 & lost restaurant/deli, someone operated for year-and-half & sold back to original owners
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    east side slaw, garlic aioli, hot honey, bread 'n' butter pickle & brioche
  • Mole Chicken Taco
    queso fresco, pickled onion & cilantro, corn tortillas w/ charred salsa & lime; looks good
4.5 out of 5
463 ratings
since 1973; father-and-son team who started a butcher shop that eventually expanded an open air patio restaurant known as The Funk Zone Patio
Shawarma Guys: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Shawarma GuysSee Shawarma Guys Video ($$)
(1178 ratings)

3012 Grape St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 340-1234
theshawarmaguys.com
  • Beef Shawarma Egg Roll
    Wagyu beef on shawarma spit; garlic aioli; looks good
  • Fattoush Salad Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    torilla wrapped w/ chicken shawarma, fattoush salad (romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, pita chips, w/ a lemony dressing), garlic aioli; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1178 ratings
voted #1 restaurant in the country (Yelp! 2020); owner/chef started selling cell phones, but wanted to start a food truck, watched a bunch of Food Network shows & w/ a lot of hard work & determination he was able to open his food truck
  • Bistec Sandwich
    top seller; pressed sandwich w/ grass-fed sirloin, onions, Swiss cheese, avacado & garlic mayo; looks good
  • Pastelon de Carne
    Sol's (owner-chef's) favorite; all natural beef: Puerto Rican lasagna; sweet plantain & seasoned ground beef layered lasagna style; baked w/ jack cheese & roasted red peppers; "That's way up there in some of the best things I've had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
5307 ratings
moved to new location from airing; recommended by Guy Fieri's sister; Caribbean colors & atmosphere; family-style; Other Recipes: Picadillo
  • Fried Rockfish
    whole rockfish deep-fried topped w/ Thai ginger onion peanut sauce; "you are going to lose your mind! that's outrageous!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Special Lao Rib
    spare rib, marinaded & sous vide for 24 hrs
4.5 out of 5
269 ratings
brother & sister migrated from Thailand to open restaurant serving Isaan food that blends the cuisine of Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
Spirito's Italian Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Spirito's Italian DinerSee Spirito's Italian Diner Video ($$)
(726 ratings)

2508 El Camino Real Map It!
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7111
spiritositaliandiner.com
  • Ravioli
    popular; stuffed w/ cheese & topped w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce); looks good
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs
    homemade meatballs w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce)
4.5 out of 5
726 ratings
East coast Italian traditional food; Other Recipes: Pork & Beef Ragu
Tahini: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
TahiniSee Tahini Video ($)
(1124 ratings)

9119 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 779-3272
www.tahinistreetfood.com
  • Chicken Shwarma Pita
    all natural, antibiotic-free chicken marinated w/ 10+ ingredients; Halal; served in a house baked pita stuffed w/ lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickled cucumbers, & garlic sauce; looks good
  • Falafel Salad
    freshly ground fava beans, veggies, herbs, & spices; fried upon order; served in a bowl of organic spring mix topped w/ tomatoes, red onions, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, & Feta cheese w/ Tahini sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1124 ratings
opened in 2017; co-owned by high school friends Osama Shabaik (former lawyer) & Mahmoud Barkawi (former aspiring cop); "born on the side of a gas station in Pacific Beach, San Diego" (from its website); serving authentic middle eastern street food; Other Recipes: Sriracha Tahini Sauce
Tub's Fine Chili: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tub's Fine Chili [CLOSED] ($)
(457 ratings)

4263 Overland Ave Map It!
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 559-8827
  • Double Barrel Dingo Dog
    foot-long deep-fried & grilled spiral-cut beef hot dog topped w/ choice of chili & other toppings served on house made cornmeal bun; Guy got chuck wagon grind chili, cheese, Mojave mashed mustard, tomatoes, chopped onions, sour cream, cilantro, Jalepenos, corn nuts
  • Turkey Drive Chili
    roasted ground turkey corralled w/ red kidney beans & 22 other "healthy" ingredients ("at Tub's, beer is healthy")
4.5 out of 5
457 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; offer seven distinct chili varieties daily including vegan; casual western theme; Marc Summers & Dann Florek (Law and Order actor) made guest appearances; Other Recipes: Coal Miner's Slaw
W.E.P.A.! at BRIX 581: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
W.E.P.A.! at BRIX 581 ($$)
(127 ratings)

581 5th St Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 724-7274
www.brix581.com
  • Beef Canola
    Puerto Rican version of a hot dog; sweet plantain filled w/ spiced ground beef, shredded cheese & topped w/ Puerto Rican Remoulade
  • Chicharron Mofongo
4.5 out of 5
127 ratings
bar / nightclub offering a wide variety of music, food & art based events; serving Puerto Rican food; W.E.P.A. stands for "Where Everybody Parties At"; Other Recipes: Puerto Rican Remoulade | Sofrito
Worth Our Weight: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Worth Our Weight [CLOSED]See Worth Our Weight Video ($$)
(247 ratings)

1021 Hahman Dr Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 544-1200
  • Huevos Rancheros
    Mexican breakfast dish w/ tortillas, beans, eggs and pulled pork on side; looks good
  • Nectarine Scones
4.5 out of 5
247 ratings
[CLOSED]; honorable culinary apprenticeship program for 16-24 year olds who have faced major challenges in their lives; everyone is a volunteer; Guy's foundation donated a WOW food cart to the program...very classy!
Zobo & Meester's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Zobo & Meester's [CLOSED] ($$)
(337 ratings)

68703 Perez Rd Map It!
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 832-6104
  • Flame Thrower Panini
    roast beef, pulled pork, pepper jack, jalapeno, marinated jalapeno, habanero salsa, Zam sauce
  • Three Meat Sandwich
    BBQ only on Sat; smoked chicken, brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, chipotle sauce; looks good (& juicy!)
4.5 out of 5
337 ratings
[CLOSED]; named after the owner's twin daughters; "fast & fresh" (no freezers on site & everything is made to order); Other Recipes: Coleslaw
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