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Hitching Post IISee Hitching Post II Video ($$$)
(1596 ratings)

406 E Hwy 246 Map It!
Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 688-0676
www.hitchingpost2.com
  • Barbecue Steaks
  • Grilled Artichokes
  • Burger
    "best burger I've ever eaten"-Cat Cora; available only Mon, Tue and Wed at the bar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1596 ratings
made famous from movie "Sideways"
HoBo's BBQSee HoBo's BBQ Video ($$)
(1084 ratings)

30590 Rancho California Rd Map It!
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 693-3227
hobosbbq.com
  • BBQ Lasagna
    pulled pork, chopped chicken, sausage 4 layers of pasta, each layer has BBQ sauce & cheese; each piece is about 1lb
  • Lumber Jack Sandwich
    house-made potato salad stacked on a toasted bun then piled on sliced tri-tip, dill pickle slices & topped w/ "PS" house dressing & sriracha
4.0 out of 5
1084 ratings
Other Recipes: Potato Salad
Hodad'sSee Hodad's Video ($$)
(6286 ratings)

5010 Newport Ave Map It!
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 224-4623
www.hodadies.com
  • Bacon Cheeseburger
    bacon patty (bacon is boiled, then chopped & seared on the grill) on top of burger; wrapped & served in the "burger diaper" (burger wrapper that is wrapped around half of the burger); looks good
  • Guido Burger
    skillet-fried pastrami on burger served w/ ketchup, pickles, Swiss cheese, grilled onions & spicy brown mustard; inspired by Guy Fieri from 1st visit; looks good; #1 in Triple D's "Top 10 Burgers" (voted by viewers)
  • Milkshake
4.0 out of 5
6286 ratings
started in 1969; moved to current location in 1991; recognized as one of the top 5 burger joints in the country by CNN (2009); "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" (it's a block from the beach); decor consists of wall-to-wall license plates
HomeroomSee Homeroom Video ($$)
(6515 ratings)

400 40th St Map It!
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 597-0400
homeroom510.com
  • Trailer Mac (& Cheese)
    signature dish; cheddary mac w/ Niman Ranch hot dog and topped w/ crushed potato chips; looks good
4.0 out of 5
6515 ratings
#26 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2011; specializes in macaroni & cheese offering 10 different variations; elementary school decor w/ tables made of re-purposed wood bleachers, chalkboard (for the menu) & a vintage card catalog where they keep customer loyalty cards
House of Prime RibSee House of Prime Rib Video ($$$)
(8942 ratings)

1906 Van Ness Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605
houseofprimerib.net
  • Prime Rib
    carved at the table; prime rib buried in mountain of rock salt, slow-roasted, dug-out from the salt pile & sliced at your table; looks good
4.0 out of 5
8942 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); San Francisco Landmark; cozy English-style dining room setting
HRD Coffee Shop [CLOSED]See HRD Coffee Shop Video ($$)
(2535 ratings)

521A 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 473-4625
  • Spicy Pork Kimchi Burrito
    looks good
  • Sweet Chili Fried Pork Chops
    two pork chops served w/ fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2535 ratings
[CLOSED]; Asian-American fusion; 3 blocks away from S.F. Giants stadium
Hugo'sSee Hugo's Video ($$)
(1425 ratings)

8401 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-3993
hugosrestaurant.com
  • Pasta Mama
    looks good
  • El Desayuno Burrito De La Casa
    breakfast burrito of eggs scrambled w/ sauteed tomatoes, peppers, onions & cilantro topped w/ slightly spicy roasted tomato chipotle sauce & melted mozzarella cheese or Daiya vegan cheese & garnished w/ guacamole; served w/ breakfast potatoes, turmeric ricen, or fresh fruit; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1425 ratings
serving "stealthy healthy" meals (from its website)
Humphry Slocombe Ice CreamSee Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Video ($)
(3490 ratings)

2790A Harrison St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
www.humphryslocombe.com
  • Prosciutto Ice Cream
  • Secret Breakfast Ice Cream
    top seller; ice cream w/ corn cereal cookies made w/ bourbon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3490 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); won many awards (SF Weekly - "Best Ice Cream in San Francisco" Reader's Poll, and other recognitions)
Idle Hour Cafe ($$)
(1342 ratings)

4824 N Vineland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 91601
(818) 980-5604
idlehourbar.com
  • Idle Sloppy Joe
    sloppy joe w/ bourbon, Gruyere or white cheddar, on Challah bun; looks good
  • Sloppy Fries
    choice of sloppy Joe, sloppy Jolene (veggie version), brisket or pulled pork w/ white cheddar; pulled pork is highlighted; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1342 ratings
building shaped of a beer barrel serving bar food fare; backside is a full-sized replica of the Bulldog Cafe (shaped of a bulldog)
Idle Spurs Steakhouse [CLOSED]See Idle Spurs Steakhouse Video ($$)
(303 ratings)

690 Old Hwy 58 Map It!
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-8888
  • Prime Rib
    top seller
  • Porterhouse Steak
    24-oz steak
4.0 out of 5
303 ratings
[CLOSED]; #98 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. in 1951
Incanto [CLOSED]See Incanto Video ($$$)
(931 ratings)

1550 Church St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 641-4500
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Leg of Beast
    lamb shank; need to order in advance; looks good
4.0 out of 5
931 ratings
[CLOSED]
ink.well [CLOSED] ($$$)
(126 ratings)

826 N La Cienega Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 358-9058
  • Dry Aged Beef Burger
    w/ beef bacon, burger sauce, cheese sauce
4.0 out of 5
126 ratings
[CLOSED]
Jamie's Broadway Grille ($$)
(891 ratings)

427 Broadway Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 442-4044
www.jamiesbroadwaygrille....
  • Open Faced Hot Turkey Sandwich
    fresh baked bread topped w/ white & dark roasted turkey slices & side of mashed potatoes & topped w/ homemade gravy
  • Garlic Steak Sandwich
    filet mignon marinated in garlic oil overnight, slice & cooked on flat top; "that is ridiculous!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Prime Rib
    spice-rubbed, smoked in-house for 6 hrs & served w/ side of au jus & horse radish; looks good
  • Mixed Grille
    combo of pan-fried scallops, prawns, fish & fresh Dungeness crabmeat topped w/ creamy shrimp-flavored sauce; "that's off the hook!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
#38 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); started in 1986; dive-bar w/ causal & simple ambience, food made from scratch & Friday night barbecue dinners; so unassuming, there's no sign on the building
Jimtown Store [CLOSED]See Jimtown Store Video ($$)
(203 ratings)

6706 Hwy 128 Map It!
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 433-1212
  • Barbecue Brisket Sandwich
    popular; takes 2 days to make; looks good
  • Chain Gang Chili
    a favorite; secret ingredient is smoked pulled pork; looks good
4.0 out of 5
203 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1988; rustic country-store setting; prepares hearty seasonal soups, salads, entrees, signature sandwiches, and desserts daily from scratch; Other Recipes: Chicken Sopa
Joan's on ThirdSee Joan's on Third Video ($$)
(2563 ratings)

8350 W 3rd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-2285
www.joansonthird.com
  • Chocolate Coconut Cupcake
  • Short Rib Sandwich
    shredded short rib w/ melted jack cheese & sweet red onions on country white bread; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2563 ratings
opened in 1995 as a catering company; opened storefront/restaurant in 1998
JR's BarbequeSee JR's Barbeque Video ($$)
(791 ratings)

3055 La Cienega Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 837-6838
www.jrs-bbq.com
  • Pork Shoulder BBQ Sandwich
    pulled pork topped w/ pineapple-infused coleslaw, BBQ sauce on grilled brioche bun; recommended by actor Jay Baruchel; looks good
4.0 out of 5
791 ratings
founded in 1998; mother-and-son duo serving Memphis-style barbeque; "low & slow" over mesquite, white oak & pecan
Ju Hachi ($$)
(766 ratings)

1730 S St Map It!
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 448-3481
juhachirestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Sacramento, CA"
  • Five-Round Sushi Challenge
    5 different sushi rolls 1-by-1 in under 30 minutes: "Cindy roll" (breaded & fried, w/ crab, tuna & jalapeƱos), "pink roll" (soft shell crab, avocado & green apple), "white roll" (fried shrimp & tuna), "Shelly roll" (shrimp & sauces), & spicy tuna roll; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
766 ratings
opened in 2009; traditional sushi & contemporary Japanese food
KismetSee Kismet Video ($$)
(639 ratings)

4648 Hollywood Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 409-0404
kismetla.com
  • Jeweled Persian Crispy Rice
    basmati rice crust (tahdig), currants, toasted pumpkin seeds & egg yolk; looks good
4.0 out of 5
639 ratings
opened in 2017; family-style menu that "combines seasonal California produce w/ Mediterranean-inspired flavors" (from its website)
Kobe Japanese Steak House ($$$)
(833 ratings)

69-838 Hwy 111 Map It!
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-1717
koberanchomirage.com
  • Teppanyaki Dinner
    NY strip, calamari steak, sauteed vegetables, fried rice, house sauces; prepared w/ performance & tricks at the table
4.0 out of 5
833 ratings
est. 1978; hibachi-style steak & seafood
KoJa KitchenSee KoJa Kitchen Video ($)
(1464 ratings)

2395 Telegraph Ave Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 962-5652
kojakitchen.com
  • Short Rib KoJa
    signature dish; soy-sugar-based marinated short ribs sandwiched between 2 garlic-seasoned rice cakes "buns"; "Asian street food at its best...this is wow!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1464 ratings
since 2011; formerly a food truck...now a storefront; Korean-Japanese cuisine...Asian flavors in a rice-cake bun; Facebook page
Kravings ($$$)
(1347 ratings)

18663 Ventura Blvd Map It!
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-7111
www.kravingsfusion.com/ht...
  • Brazilian Picanha
    10 oz. USDA choice cut from prime part of top sirloin, charcoal-grilled, thin sliced; served w/ Chimichurri sauce
4.0 out of 5
1347 ratings
#16 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Brazilian steakhouse w/ Brazilian dancers
Kushiage Dining Horon [CLOSED] ($$)
(135 ratings)

2141 182nd St Map It!
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 515-6147
  • Kushiage
    meats or veggies skewered, dipped in flour, eggs & panko & then deep-fried; most popular are chicken meatball & pork belly; served w/ side of 5 spices/sauces; most are $1 each
4.0 out of 5
135 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009
La Casita MexicanaSee La Casita Mexicana Video ($$)
(1549 ratings)

4030 E Gage Ave Map It!
Bell, CA 90201
(323) 773-1898
casitamex.com
  • Churros Con Cajeta
    churros (crunchy Spanish doughnut-like stick) covered w/ sugar & cinnamon and filled w/ Mexican caramel
  • Flautas Tres Moles
    3 fried tortillas stuffed w/ shredded chicken smothered in house made mole & pipianes, cotija cheese, sesame seeds & red onion; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1549 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Mexican Food); opened in 2001; serving authentic and traditional Mexican cuisine
La Dolce Vita [CLOSED] ($$$)
(287 ratings)

9785 S Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 278-1845
As Seen On:
Pasta Paradise
  • Pasta
4.0 out of 5
287 ratings
[CLOSED]; table-side service (finish dish at your table)
La Super-Rica Taqueria ($)
(1945 ratings)

622 N Milpas St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-4940
  • La Super Rica Especial
    cheese-stuffed roasted chile and marinated pork served on tortillas and 3 salsas on the side; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1945 ratings
long lines; serving Mexico city-style tacos; actor Kevin Pollak ate here
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