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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"West Coast Cookin'"

  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: March 16, 2018 
Aired on: March 16, 2018 
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Cafe Rolle [CLOSED] ($$)
(1218 ratings)

5357 H St Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 455-9140
  • Chicken Pate w/ Goat Cheese
  • Lentil Salad w/ Prawns
    prawns marinated in marinated in olive oil, garlic and herbs
4.5 out of 5
1218 ratings
[CLOSED]; like a Paris bistro w/ chef from Paris; French food at a decent price; Other Recipes: Quiche Lorraine
Loulou'sSee Loulou's Video ($$)
(1668 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
1668 ratings
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs
Cosecha [CLOSED] ($$)
(884 ratings)

3445 Champion St Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-5900
  • Carne Adovada
    braised pork in chile guajillo served w/ rice, beans & handmade flour tortillas; looks good
  • Pork Belly Tacos
    w/ pickled onions & salsa; available only for lunch (check website for current menu); looks good
4.0 out of 5
884 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; serving local, seasonal Mexican food where they prepare everything from scratch every day, including handmade tortillas, pastries & complex traditional entrees, as well as seasonal salads & soups
Front PorchSee Front Porch Video ($$)
(3222 ratings)

65 29th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-7800
www.thefrontporchsf.com
  • Dr. Pepper Braised Beef Short Ribs
    braised in Dr. Pepper mixture in 350-deg for 4 hrs; served w/ parsnip puree, mustard greens & fresh horseradish; looks good
  • Spicy Shrimp & Grits
    wild Louisiana shrimp, garlic, shallots, & andouille sausage, red eye gravy; note: not the same as regular shrimp & grits on menu; "succulent"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3222 ratings
opened in 2006; Southern comfort food; rocking chairs at tables on front porch
Golden BearSee Golden Bear Video ($$)
(713 ratings)

2326 K St Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 441-2242
www.goldenbear916.com
  • Banh Mi (Sandwich)
    both co-owners' favorite; slices of pork w/ slice cucumbers, blanced string beans, pickled carrots, basil, cilantro and sauce in french roll
  • Pork Sausage Pizza
    no sauce, no cheese; sausage & smoked coleslaw & carmelized onions; looks good
4.0 out of 5
713 ratings
Little NapoliSee Little Napoli Video ($$)
(1924 ratings)

Dolores St 7th Ave Map It!
Carmel, CA 93921
(831) 626-6335
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  • Cannelloni Tricolore
    chicken, veggie, ricotta cannelloni; topped w/ 3 sauces: (red) marinara, (white) alfredo & (green) pesto...colors of the Italian flag
  • Spicy Cioppino Rosso
    prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, crab, spicy red sauce, capellini
4.0 out of 5
1924 ratings
opened in 1990; serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine; G. Garvin (from Cooking Channel) made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Sea Bass "Puttanes"
Putah Creek CafeSee Putah Creek Cafe Video ($$)
(845 ratings)

1 Main St Map It!
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-2682
www.putahcreekcafe.com
  • Brick Roasted Chicken Pizza
    fan favorite; thin crust; shredded chicken, mozzarella, provolone, baby spinach and slow roasted garlic cloves
  • Cioppino
    San Francisco-style fish stew w/ crab legs, clams, mussels, bass and prawns, tomato, fish broth, red wine and herbs; served w/ sourdough bread; "one of the best (cioppinos in the country)"-Guy Fieri
  • Southern Style Biscuit & Gravy
    two eggs, homemade country sausage w/ a homemade buttermilk biscuit covered in white sausage gravy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
845 ratings
family-owned restaurant w/ a dining experience in a friendly casual atmosphere; custom-made oven is outside on trailer towed by a truck
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives -
"West Coast Cookin'"
  (7 restaurants)    
Aired on: March 16, 2018 
Aired on: March 16, 2018