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Bless My Soul Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bless My Soul Cafe [CLOSED]See Bless My Soul Cafe Video ($$)
(345 ratings)

29 5th St Map It!
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-1090
  • Jerk Fried Chicken
    lightly floured, deep-fried boneless & skinless chicken covered w/ Jerk sauce, topped w/ caramelized banana
  • Shrimp & Crawfish Etoufee
    stew slow-cooked in cast iron w/ housemade roux trinity, shrimp, crawfish tail in green Creole sauce; served w/ Creole herb rice
3.5 out of 5
345 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2003; Creole fusion cuisine
Calafia Cafe & Market A Go-Go: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Calafia Cafe & Market A Go-Go [CLOSED] ($$)
(1004 ratings)

855 El Camino Real Map It!
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-9200
  • Fiery Bottom BBQ Pork Bowl
    citrus braised pork, spicy-house made BBQ sauce, sauteed spinach, sunny-side up quail egg, roasted yams, brown rice
  • Vegan Gnocchi
    house made potato gnocchi w/ kale, brussels sprouts, California walnuts, garlic, chili flakes, olive oil; looks good
  • Vegan Love Plate
    roasted cauliflower, roasted brussels sprouts, rainbow carrots, beets, romesco sauce & salsa verde, toasted almonds
3.5 out of 5
1004 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2009; owner/chef Charlie Ayers is formerly “the chef who fed Google” & used to cook for The Grateful Dead; Other Recipes: Citrus Carnitas
Cannery Row Brewing Company: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Cannery Row Brewing Company [CLOSED]See Cannery Row Brewing Company Video ($$)
(1880 ratings)

95 Prescott Ave Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 643-2722
  • Clam Chowder
    "this is--w/out question--one of the best clam chowders I've ever had" -Guy Fieri
  • Parmesan Pretzel
    huge 18 oz. pretzel w/ side of pub cheese dip; looks good
  • Shortrib Grilled Cheese
    braised shortrib, oven roasted tomato, balsamic glazed red onion, arugula, goat cheese, crispy provolone, pickled peppers, jalapenos, toasted sourdough; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1880 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2010; family-friendly, beer-concept restaurant that offers the second largest number of beers available on tap in Northern California
Crest Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Crest CafeSee Crest Cafe Video ($$)
(1321 ratings)

425 Robinson Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 295-2510
www.crestcafe.net
  • Butter Burger
    half pound of fresh lean ground beef, stuffed w/ garlic, tarragon, basil, & parsley butter; topped w/ cheddar cheese, garlic mayonnaise (made w/ a dash of paprika, cayenne & cumin); looks good!
  • Creme Brulee French Toast
    thick French Toast w/ whipped cream & fresh strawberries topped w/ creme brulee sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1321 ratings
since 1985; down-home diner serving "hearty, healthy comfort food"
Duarte's Tavern: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Duarte's Tavern ($$)
(1353 ratings)

202 Stage Rd Map It!
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0464
www.duartestavern.com
  • Abalone Sandwich
    egg-washed-and-floured, grilled on flatop and served on sourdough bread;
  • Crab Cioppino
    a house specialty; seafood stew: Dungeness crab w/ prawns & clams in tomato-based sauce w/ onion, garlic & cumin; "some of the best cioppino I've ever had"-Guy Fieri
  • Cream of Artichoke
    signature dish; looks good
  • Olallieberry Pie
    homemade; olallieberry is similar to a blackberry, but sweeter
3.5 out of 5
1353 ratings
opened in 1894
Eight Noodle Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Eight Noodle Shop [CLOSED] ($$)
(401 ratings)

1408 Clay St Map It!
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 637-4198
3.5 out of 5
401 ratings
[CLOSED]; Asian fusion cuisine w/ seasonal local ingredients, fresh homemade noodles & traditional ramen, rice, additions & appetizers
El Indio: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
El Indio ($)
(1767 ratings)

3695 India St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 299-0333
www.el-indio.com
  • Beef Taquitos
    rolled-up tacos
  • Chile Relleno
  • Tamales
  • Pork Salsa Verde
    pork & green tomato salsa; served w/ tortillas, rice & beans
  • Potato Taquito
    mashed potato mix rolled in tortilla & deep fried; served w/ salsa, guacamole, lettuce & cheese; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1767 ratings
opened in 1940; family-owned 3 generations; local favorite; started as a tortilla factory then bloomed to a full-blown restaurant serving around the world (including care packages to our soldiers) as well as to Congress & the White House
  • Chicharron En Salsa
    select pork belly fried & roasted until crisp; served w/ a combination of two sauces, green tomatillo, red tomato, scallions & fresh-pressed garlic
  • Pollo En Pipian
    shredded chicken w/ Pipian sauce (ground-roasted pumpkin seed/purple corn meal/dry chiles); served w/ tortilla, Spanish rice & beans
3.5 out of 5
533 ratings
since 1985; serving artfully prepared Mexican regional (Zacatecas-Jalisco/north-central) cuisine & tangy flavorful margaritas
Factory Gastrobar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Factory Gastrobar [CLOSED]See Factory Gastrobar Video ($$)
(420 ratings)

4020 Atlantic Ave Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 595-4020
  • Asparagus Sandwich
  • Pig & Grits
    pulled pork, candied carrots, blackened tomatoes, chimichurri sauce, capers, figs on grits
3.5 out of 5
420 ratings
[CLOSED]
Frankinbun: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Frankinbun [CLOSED] ($)
(148 ratings)

540 S Indian Canyon Dr Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 318-4841
  • Chicken and Waffle on a Stick
    two Bavarian apple-cinnamon chicken sausages covered w/ Belgian waffles served on a stick w/ REAL maple syrup
  • Vegan Chili Dog
    vegan chili & sauerkraut; Guy gets w/ homemade spicy ketchup & mustard; "that's one of the best vegan dishes I've ever had on Triple-D...prime time!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
3.5 out of 5
148 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving gourmet sausages; Other Recipes: Vegan Chili
Gaffey Street Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gaffey Street Diner [CLOSED]See Gaffey Street Diner Video ($$)
(549 ratings)

247 N Gaffey St Map It!
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 548-6964
  • Chorizo
    "some of the best Chorizo"
  • French Toast Supreme
  • Menudo
    soup
3.5 out of 5
549 ratings
[CLOSED]
Gatsby's Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gatsby's Diner [CLOSED]See Gatsby's Diner Video ($$)
(655 ratings)

2598 Alta Arden Expy Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 977-0102
  • Beet Sliders
    sliced seared beets w/ homemade dressing on buns; looks good
  • German Beef Rouladen
    smoked bacon, onions, mustard and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef which is then cooked in gravy sauce; comes w/ boiled potato and German purple cabbage; looks good
  • Pork Chop
    brined for 24 hrs, smoked in wood chips and coffee beans for 4 hrs and grilled; looks good
3.5 out of 5
655 ratings
[CLOSED]; traditional European and unique vegetarian; open kitchen in center of dining room
Grubstake: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grubstake ($$)
(1181 ratings)

1525 Pine St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-8268
www.sfgrubstake.com
  • Gomes
    hash-like Portuguese dish w/ cod, potatoes & olives; looks good
  • Kale Soup
    w/ slices of Portuguese sausage
  • Pork Chop
    seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ fries
3.5 out of 5
1181 ratings
est. 1927; Portuguese cuisine; there is a rail car that houses half of The Grubstake that originally served the Key Line that provided transportation between Berkeley and Oakland & San Francisco
Harold & Belle's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Harold & Belle's ($$)
(1186 ratings)

2920 W Jefferson Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 735-9918
www.haroldandbellesrestau...
  • File Gumbo
    dark roux, ground sassafras, shrimp, sausage, ham, blue crab & chicken; served w/ side of rice
  • Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee
    crawfish tails smothered in rich & spicy crawfish gravy, served w/ choice of rice or pasta; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1186 ratings
since 1969; "New Orleans in Los Angeles"
Horse Thief BBQ: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Horse Thief BBQ ($$)
(910 ratings)

324 S Hill St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 625-0341
www.horsethiefbbq.com
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    brioche bun, honey mustard slaw, pickled jalapenos
  • Smoked Pork Belly
    brined overnnight, rubbed & smoked for 10 hrs; served w/ apple-fennel slaw & topped w/ spicy mayo; looks good
3.5 out of 5
910 ratings
at Grand Central Market w/ outdoor seating
Jax At The Trax: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jax At The TraxSee Jax At The Trax Video ($$)
(1683 ratings)

10144 W River St Map It!
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 550-7450
www.jaxtruckee.com
  • Eggs Benedict w/ Crabcake
  • Meatloaf
    made of kobe beef; whole loaf (not sliced)
3.5 out of 5
1683 ratings
Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q ($$)
(587 ratings)

15911 S Avalon Blvd Map It!
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-1064
www.jaybeesbbq.com
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    cooked for 12-hours; topped w/ southern-style (tomato-based) sauce; looks good
  • Spare Ribs
    St. Louis-style ribs; smoked @ 225-degrees for 4 hrs; looks good
3.5 out of 5
587 ratings
one of Guy's regular BBQ stops
Jitlada Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jitlada Restaurant ($$)
(2376 ratings)

5233 W Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-9809
www.jitladala.com
  • Green Curry Chicken
    served w/ side of rice
  • Tom Yum Soup
    seafood-based; looks good
3.5 out of 5
2376 ratings
originally opened in 1970s, new owners took over in 2006; serving Thai cuisine; co-owner/chef Jazz Singsanong was a winner of "Guy's Grocery Games"; "one of the best Thai experiences I've ever had" -Guy Fieri
  • Lobster Mac & Cheese
    a creamy mixture of smoked Gouda, American cheese & Bleu cheese, cork screw shaped Cavatoppi noodles mixed w/ fresh lobster bites & topped w/ panko bread crumbs; served w/ 2 slices of garlic bread
  • Stuffed Pork Chop
    specialty item; grilled & served w/ cranberry relish
3.5 out of 5
308 ratings
est. 1939; iconic old-school steakhouse
Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Kitchen [CLOSED]See Kitchen Video ($$)
(244 ratings)

529 S A St Map It!
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 385-8980
  • Lamb Burger
    ground lamb & beef w/ herbs & spices, topped w/ red pepper relish, lettuce tomato & red onion on house made bun served w/ fries; looks good
3.5 out of 5
244 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; restaurant, bakery & brewery
  • Godfather Pizza
    ricotta base, mozzarella, fresh tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, garlic & roman; looks good
  • Margherita Pizza
    NY-style pizza w/ garlic cloves & garlic oil; "this is w/o question in the Top 5 best margherita pizzas I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Sicilian Pizza
    thick crust; rectangular shaped
3.5 out of 5
391 ratings
opened in 2005
Mac's Fish and Chip Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mac's Fish and Chip Shop [CLOSED]See Mac's Fish and Chip Shop Video ($$)
(463 ratings)

503 State St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 897-1160
  • Fish & Chips
    whole fillets of premium, sustainable Alaskan Cod cooked to order in a thin, crisp coating of beer batter; looks good
  • Haggis
    traditional Scottish dish; best described as "the stuff they throw away"...cow heart, tongue, liver--ground, seasoned, shaped in meatball, beer-battered and deep-fried, "not for the unadventurous or vegetarians" (from its website)
  • Toad in the Hole
    Yorkshire pudding w/ mashed potatoes, fried sausage links and topped w/ gravy; looks good
3.5 out of 5
463 ratings
[CLOSED]; run by the husband and wife team (he is from England); everything is homemade; member of Sustainable Seafood Program
Mambo's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mambo's CafeSee Mambo's Cafe Video ($$)
(719 ratings)

1701 Victory Blvd Map It!
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 545-8613
mambosla.com
  • Tostones Rellenos
    twice-fried plantain stuffed w/ shrimp & Pico de Gallo
  • Roasted Pork
    braised for 8 hrs, then pulled & grilled on flat top w/ mojo sauce; served w/ white rice, black beans & maduros (plantains)
3.5 out of 5
719 ratings
opened in 1988; Cuban cuisine made by Cuban husband & wife team; building used to be a gas station's garage
Mar Rustico: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mar Rustico
(26 ratings)

2548 Congress St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92110
  • Ensenada Cocktail
    seafood cocktail w/ octopus, shrimp, surf clams
3.5 out of 5
26 ratings
real taste of Mexican culture; shares kitchen w/ Tuetano Taqueria; guest appearance: Troy Johnson, food critic for San Diego Magazine
Midtown Creperie & Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Midtown Creperie & Cafe ($$)
(782 ratings)

2113 Pacific Ave Map It!
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-9070
midtowncreperie.com
  • Beignets & Gravy
    two beignets topped w/ sausage gravy
  • Rex Crepe
    house slow-smoked tri-tip & asparagus topped w/ basil pesto cream sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
782 ratings
since 2010; serving savory & sweet crepes, gelato, beignets, chicory & espresso; w/ New Orleans French Quarter decor
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