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Sarita's Pupuseria ($)
(893 ratings)

317 S Broadway Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-6320
  • Pupusas
3.5 out of 5
893 ratings
Schooner or Later ($$)
(2032 ratings)

241 N Marina Dr Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 430-3495
schoonerorlater.com
  • Belgian Waffles
    topped w/ seasonal berries, banana, nuts, or apple cinnamon and whipped cream upon request
  • Schultzie's Mess
    blend of chopped ham, onion & bell pepper grilled w/ hash browns & eggs and topped with melted Cheddar cheese; served w/ sourdough toast; looks good
  • Club Sandwich
    triple decker sandwich w/ turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes on sourdough
3.5 out of 5
2032 ratings
est. 1985; large outdoor seating available by the dock (great atmosphere) w/ dock parking for boats; serve "schooner" portion of beer (a large chalise-sized portion); local hangout; long lines
Simply Vietnam Express ($$)
(430 ratings)

3381 Cleveland Ave Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 544-4585
simplyvietnamexpress.com
  • BBQ Pork Combo
    bbq pork, shrimp & crispy eggrolls; looks good
  • Beef Combination Pho
    choice of steak, meatball, brisket, flank steak, fatty brisket; looks good
3.5 out of 5
430 ratings
family-owned and operated joint in friendly, casual atmosphere setting; a Fieri family favorite
Studio DinerSee Studio Diner Video ($$)
(2123 ratings)

4701 Ruffin Rd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 715-6400
www.studiodiner.com
  • Lobster Roll
    6 oz. of fresh Maine lobster w/ light mayo & celery; New England style, served on a grilled & buttered New England frank roll w/ Studio fries or coleslaw
  • Monte Cristo Sandwich
    battered & fried sandwich stuffed w/ turkey, ham, Swiss & cheddar cheeses w/ raspberry preserves
  • Samson's Steak Sandwich
    sliced & marinated prime rib sauteed w/ spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts & onion; topped w/ mozzarella & served on a grilled roll
  • "The Gaucho" Steak Sandwich
    butterflied filet mignon tip on a torta roll; w/ chimichurri, chipotle cream, arugula & pickled onions; served w/ sweet potato fries
  • Lobster Pot Pie
    lobster bisque, peas, carrots, lobster claw & pie crust
  • Whole Belly Ipswich Clams
    deep fried & served w/ tartar sauce
3.5 out of 5
2123 ratings
neon-lighted diner w/ 1940s decor; "Do the time warp down Ruffin Road" (from its website)
Sweet Lady Jane BakerySee Sweet Lady Jane Bakery Video ($$)
(1679 ratings)

8360 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 653-7145
www.sweetladyjane.com
  • Yule Log Cake
    deep chocolate-almond sponge cake rolled around rich raspberry buttercream covered in a bark of chocolate ganache & graced w/ a dusting of powered sugar snow & meringue mushrooms
3.5 out of 5
1679 ratings
uses only the finest imported chocolate, the freshest butter & cream, the highest quality in-season fruit, no mixes (as many bakeries do), & no preservatives (from its website); deep-dish cherry pie made Oprah's Favorite Things List 2015
Talavera AzulSee Talavera Azul Video ($$)
(631 ratings)

365 3rd Ave Map It!
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-6476
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "For Brunch"
  • Chilaquiles
    fried tortillas and salsa
3.5 out of 5
631 ratings
TerroniSee Terroni Video ($$)
(1364 ratings)

7605 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 954-0300
www.terroni.com
  • Capunti al Ragu' d'Agnello (Lamb Ragu)
    handmade capunti pasta w/ slow cooked lamb ragu & parmigiano shavings
  • Nutella Fritelle
    fried pizza dough balls stuffed w/ Nutella & rolled in sugar
3.5 out of 5
1364 ratings
Tofu Ya ($$)
(1184 ratings)

2021 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-2627
www.citycheers.com/templa...
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Seafood Tofu Soup
    Korean spicy tofu soup w/ clam, shrimp & oyster in beef broth that takes 8 hrs to make; comes w/ rice & 6 assorted side dishes (broccoli, spicy pickles, glass noodles, bean sprouts, fish cakes & kimchee); comes boiling in pot...before you eat, you put in raw egg & stir it in
3.5 out of 5
1184 ratings
Korean-style cuisine
Vic Stewart's ($$$)
(648 ratings)

2270 Balfour Rd Map It!
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 240-2828
www.vicstewarts.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Francisco, CA"
  • The 49er Club Steak Challenge
    finish in one sitting to win a certificate & "Hall of Fame" status; named for San Francisco 49ers; 49-oz of meat flame-grilled to medium, w/ 10-oz broccoli or potato (mashed, scalloped or baked) & 2 pats roasted garlic butter; Casey won
3.5 out of 5
648 ratings
est 1993; classic steakhouse offers a "sophisticated dining experience in an elegant western interior" (from its website); decor honors rodeo champions & 49er Challenge winners, including Chuck Norris; guest appearance: ProRodeo Hall of Famer Jack Roddy
WaffleSee Waffle Video ($$)
(1960 ratings)

6255 W Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-6901
www.thewaffle.us
  • Red Velvet Waffle
    served with cream cheese frosting
3.5 out of 5
1960 ratings
a stylishly modern yet familiar eatery; have dog friendly patio
White Rabbit TruckSee White Rabbit Truck Video ($)
(725 ratings)

Los Angeles, CA 90012
(888) 907-2248
whiterabbittruck.com
  • White Rabbit Burrito Challenge
    challenge: 45 minutes to take down 2-ft+, 6-lbs. of chicken, eggs, cheese, and rice all wrapped up in 6 tortillas; Sydney "Big Dawg" Colston lost
3.5 out of 5
725 ratings
#82 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 2010; Filipino fusion food truck
Wild Plum CafeSee Wild Plum Cafe Video ($$)
(1045 ratings)

731 Munras Ave Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-3109
thewildplumcafe.com
  • Porchetta
    slow roasted pork belly filled w/ pork shoulder, fennel, onions & carrots
3.5 out of 5
1045 ratings
opened in 1999; urban bistro & social hub that provides fresh, organic, made-with-care food & a comfortable, hospitable atmosphere that fosters community discussion & vitality; everything made from scratch except ketchup & mustard; Other Recipes: Oxtail Soup
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen ($$)
(1081 ratings)

3150 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 787-3354
wisesonsdeli.com
As Seen On:
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Comfort Food"
  • Bialy w/ Smoked Salmon
    bialy is like a bagel but w/ onions & poppy seed mix in the middle; topped w/ sustainably raised smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, capers & red onions; looks good
  • Reuben
    pastrami, corned beef, or smoked turkey griddled w/ sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Russian on rye; pastrami is top seller; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1081 ratings
serving traditional Jewish comfort food; make everything from scratch
YakitoriyaSee Yakitoriya Video ($$)
(365 ratings)

11301 W Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-5400
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Meat Ball Yakitoriya
    Chicken meatball grilled on stick
3.5 out of 5
365 ratings
Yank SingSee Yank Sing Video ($$$)
(2796 ratings)

101 Spear St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 781-1111
www.yanksing.com
  • Baked BBQ Pork Buns
    part of dim sum
  • Peking Duck
    signature dish; house-roasted Peking Duck served as a dim sum appetizer, Crispy paper thin honey-coated skin & tender slices of duck stuffed in a steamed seashell bun, accompanied w/ finely slivered scallions & smears of tangy hoisin sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
2796 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); James Beard Award winner (2009); dim sum: small individual portions of food pushed around on carts by servers
Yeastie Boys ($$)
(477 ratings)

12103 Ventura Pl Map It!
Studio City, CA 91604
(480) 840-4121
www.yeastieboysbagels.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On Wheels"
  • The "Game Over" Sandwich
    scrambled egg, bacon, tomato & house-made cheddar jalapeno schmear on a hand-rolled cheddar bagel; "golden brown delicious" -Brad Miller
3.5 out of 5
477 ratings
opened in 2015; 3 food trucks serving gourmet breakfast sandwiches & hand-rolled bagels
Zankou ChickenSee Zankou Chicken Video ($)
(1215 ratings)

5065 W Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-7845
www.zankouchicken.com
  • Half Chicken (with Garlic Sauce)
3.5 out of 5
1215 ratings
mission: to provide the most natural, fastest, freshest, and tastiest Mediterranean food in the world
Dinah's Family Restaurant ($$)
(1379 ratings)

6521 S Sepulveda Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 645-0456
www.dinahsrestaurant.com
  • Fried Chicken & Pancakes
    chicken dredged in flour-herb-spice mix, sprayed w/ water (to secure coating) & pressure deep-fried; looks good
3.0 out of 5
1379 ratings
opened in 1959; "wholesome, homemade meals, value-laden prices, exceptionally warm and hospitable service and a down-to-earth atmosphere" (from its website)
GladstonesSee Gladstones Video ($$$)
(2333 ratings)

17300 Pacific Coast Hwy Map It!
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-3474
gladstones.com
  • Mile High Chocolate Cake
    triple-decker chocolate cake, chocolate fudge icing topped w/ hot fudge
3.0 out of 5
2333 ratings
est. 1972; offering fresh seafood w/ sweeping ocean views where you can catch sunset
Las Casuelas TerrazaSee Las Casuelas Terraza Video ($$)
(2353 ratings)

222 S Palm Canyon Dr Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-2794
www.lascasuelas.com
  • Shredded Chicken Burrito
    tomato-based shredded chicken
3.0 out of 5
2353 ratings
since 1958; "recipient of numerous awards for food, service and architecture" w/ two leafy patios, live music (from its website)
Mad Greek ($$)
(2101 ratings)

72112 Baker Blvd Map It!
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4354
www.themadgreekcafe.com
  • Gyro
    lamb & beef
  • Spanakopita
    spinach pie: filling is chopped spinach, onions, feta cheese
3.0 out of 5
2101 ratings
middle of the desert between L.A. & Vegas; tacky "eccentric" decor; crowded
Melvyn's Restaurant ($$$)
(782 ratings)

200 W Ramon Rd Map It!
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 325-2323
inglesideinn.com/melvyns-...
  • Steak Diane
    signature dish; black Angus beef medallions, Diane sauce, demi-glace, served w/ potatoes & carrots; Frank Sinatra's favorite dish; "a plate of pleasure!" -Casey Webb; looks good!
3.0 out of 5
782 ratings
opened in 1975; Palm Springs institution serving classic American eatery w/ a lounge & live music located in Ingleside Inn; home of authentic Hollywood glamour where many old time Hollywood legends (Frank Sinatra, etc) used to eat
Original Joe's ($$)
(2407 ratings)

301 S 1st St Map It!
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 292-7030
www.originaljoes.com
  • Cheeseburger
  • Rib Steak
  • Spaghetti and Meatballs
    meatballs size of tennis balls; looks good
3.0 out of 5
2407 ratings
opened in 1956; huge portions; open kitchen where patrons can watch "exhibition cooking"
Paradise Cove Beach Cafe ($$)
(2523 ratings)

28128 Pacific Coast Hwy Map It!
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-2503
www.paradisecovemalibu.co...
As Seen On:
Seafood Paradise
  • Gigantic Iced Seafood Tower
    whole Maine lobster, a giant clear water prawn, crab, over 1-lb of jumbo shrimp, house smoked salmon, Ahi sashimi poke, scallop ceviche, marinated calamari & herring served in huge bowl filled w/ a mountain of shaved ice; comes w/ 2 cups of "award winning" clam chowder & hot sourdough bread
  • Iced Seafood Sampler
    "piled high" jumbo shrimp, a giant clear water prawn, Ahi sashimi poke, housed smoked salmon, bay scallop ceviche, marinated calamari & mussels
  • Shrimp Tacos
3.0 out of 5
2523 ratings
right on the beach in scenic cove; many TV Shows, Movies & commercials were filmed at the cove including Gidget, Lethal Weapon 4, The O.C., Charlie's Angels, Baywatch & much more
Penang GardenSee Penang Garden Video ($$)
(365 ratings)

728 Washington St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 296-7878
  • #68: Hot and Spicy Crab
3.0 out of 5
365 ratings
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