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Norton's Pastrami and DeliSee Norton's Pastrami and Deli Video ($$)
(557 ratings)

18 W Figueroa St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-3210
www.nortonspastrami.com
  • 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
557 ratings
Dennis Miller made guest appearance
Old West Cinnamon RollsSee Old West Cinnamon Rolls Video ($)
(2252 ratings)

861 Dolliver St Map It!
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 773-1428
oldwestcinnamonrolls.com
  • Cinnamon Roll
    topped w/ cream cheese frosting; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2252 ratings
since 1973
Oscar's Mexican SeafoodSee Oscar's Mexican Seafood Video ($)
(3483 ratings)

703 Turquoise St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-6392
www.oscarsmexicanseafood....
As Seen On:
Taco-Lanche!
  • Smoked Fish Taco
    smoked tuna served w/ cabbage, avocado & cheese; looks good
  • Spicy Shrimp Taco
    served w/ cabbage, onion, tomato, cilantro, avocado & cheese; looks good
4.5 out of 5
3483 ratings
est. 2011; truck driver-to-apprentice to taco food truck-to-owner/restaurateur; named after the food truck owner
Papa Cristo'sSee Papa Cristo's Video ($$)
(2235 ratings)

2771 W Pico Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-2970
www.papacristos.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Kreatopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spiced ground beef & caramelized onions
  • Spanakopita
    homemade phyllo pastry w/ a filling of chopped spinach, feta cheese, onions, egg & seasoning; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2235 ratings
since 1948; Greek grocery store & restaurant
Pazzo ($$)
(441 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
441 ratings
specializing in Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza & hand-made pastas
Pete's Breakfast House RestaurantSee Pete's Breakfast House Restaurant Video ($$)
(1699 ratings)

2055 E Main St Map It!
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-1130
www.petesbreakfasthouse.c...
  • 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
1699 ratings
since 1981; breakfast & lunch only; long lines
Phil's BBQSee Phil's BBQ Video ($$)
(16180 ratings)

3750 Sports Arena Blvd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 226-6333
www.philsbbq.net
  • El Toro Sandwich
    winner of Best Sandwich (West Coast); char-grilled sliced tri-tip topped w/ signature BBQ sauce & served on Kaiser roll; looks good
4.5 out of 5
16180 ratings
opened in 1998; "long lines of anticipation, an energetic, friendly atmosphere, fantastic food, huge portions and many, many, paper towels"
Porto's BakerySee Porto's Bakery Video ($)
(11934 ratings)

3614 West Magnolia Blvd Map It!
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 846-9100
www.portosbakery.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Los Angeles"
  • Chorizo & Egg Omelette Sandwich
    chorizo, eggs, cheese, mayo & mustard mix on homemade Cuban bread
  • Potato Ball
    mashed potato ball stuffed w/ spiced ground beef & deep-fried; looks good
4.5 out of 5
11934 ratings
since 1960; immigrants from Cuba who started by selling homemade cakes to friends & neighbors that eventually grew to the current 2,000-sq ft facility in Burbank; two other available locations
Radio Africa KitchenSee Radio Africa Kitchen Video ($$)
(364 ratings)

4800 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 826-9660
www.radioafricakitchen.co...
  • 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
364 ratings
opened in 2012
Raffi's PlaceSee Raffi's Place Video ($$)
(6369 ratings)

211 E Broadway Map It!
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-7411
www.raffisplace.com
  • Soltani Kabob
    filet mignon, ground beef, Persian rice, peppers & tomatoes, skewered & charbroiled; "every bite gets better!" -Sabin Lomac
4.5 out of 5
6369 ratings
est. 1993; specializes in traditional Middle Eastern fare prepared fresh w/ classic ingredients
Ricky's Fish TacosSee Ricky's Fish Tacos Video ($)
(1262 ratings)

3201 Riverside Dr Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 395-6233
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Tacos"
  • Fish Tacos
    Ensenada-style: battered fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, salsa in a warm white corn tortilla; recommend adding tangy crema sauce offered on side of truck; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1262 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos)
Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie ($$)
(1597 ratings)

1 Ferry Bldg Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(510) 780-0300
roliroti.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Francisco, CA"
  • Porchetta Sandwich
    most famous dish...sells out often; skin-wrapped pork loin & belly slow-cooked about 4 hours; thinly sliced on a porchetta drippings-soaked bun; w/ arugula, onion marmalade & rosemary sea salt; only available Thursdays & Saturdays at SF Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
4.5 out of 5
1597 ratings
opened in 2002; now a fleet of 6 food trucks w/ several regular locations; specializing in mobile gourmet rotisserie meats
Roof 106
(78 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
78 ratings
elevated cocktail lounge and open-air restaurant; roof-top casual version of the high-end The Matheson
Sabroso Mexican GrillSee Sabroso Mexican Grill Video ($$)
(3923 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
3923 ratings
opened in 2012; family-owned & operated
Salt & StrawSee Salt & Straw Video ($$)
(576 ratings)

8949 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 288-4818
saltandstraw.com/pages/we...
  • Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
    made w/ malt used to brew amber ale, homemade cookie dough, 2 types of salt, malted fudge; "it's chocolatey, crunchy, malty!" -Aarti Sequeira
4.5 out of 5
576 ratings
est. 2011; artisan ice cream shop featuring quality ingredients & unexpected combinations
Savoy Cafe & DeliSee Savoy Cafe & Deli Video ($$)
(620 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
620 ratings
opened in 2005, went bankrupt in 2008 & lost restaurant/deli, someone operated for year-and-half & sold back to original owners
Scrumptious Cafe & Bakery [CLOSED] ($$)
(444 ratings)

1111 N Hayworth Ave Map It!
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 798-4211
  • Banana Stuffed French Toast
    banana-stuffed brioche w/ Nutella & mascarpone whipped cream
4.5 out of 5
444 ratings
[CLOSED]; "OUR STORY: Three friends w/ the love of food, set off on a journey to share their love of food w/ the world" (from website)
Secret Bao ($$)
(436 ratings)

1201 Anacapa St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 259-3226
www.secretbaosb.com
  • K.F.C. Bao
    Korean fried chicken, dragon glaze, umami coleslaw, pickled red onions, scallions; looks good
  • Korean Paella
    their spin of paella; w/ pork belly, kimchi, Hooni sauce, Sofrito, tofu, soy pickled shiitakes, kimchi marinade
4.5 out of 5
436 ratings
Korean fusion cuisine; serving "food we crave and wish we could order ourselves on our days off" (from its website); guest appearance: celebrity chef Cat Cora
Shalhoob's Funk Zone PatioSee Shalhoob's Funk Zone Patio Video ($$)
(523 ratings)

220 Gray Ave Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 256-7353
shalhoob.com
  • 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
523 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 GuysSee Shawarma Guys Video ($$)
(1259 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
1259 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
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee ($$)
(4753 ratings)

270 E 17th St Map It!
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 873-5424
sidecardoughnuts.com
  • Birthday Cake Doughnut
    vanilla cake, madagascar pink vanilla bean glaze, topped w/ rainbow sprinkles; looks good
4.5 out of 5
4753 ratings
est. 2012; "world's freshest doughnut" "(from its website); small-batch, scratch-made donuts baked in-house daily w/ the finest ingredients & no preservatives
Sixth Course ($$)
(404 ratings)

1544 15th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 829-2461
www.sixthcourse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
  • Mango Chili & Lime Gelato Pop
    house gelato w/ mango puree, blast frozen, dipped in chocolate, topped w/ chili powder; "it's a party in the mouth" -Shinmin Li
4.5 out of 5
404 ratings
opened in 2014; seasonal, locally sourced menu of small batch, handmade desserts
Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine ($$)
(5483 ratings)

901 Lincoln Ave Map It!
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 451-4765
www.solfoodrestaurant.com
  • 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
5483 ratings
moved to new location from airing; recommended by Guy Fieri's sister; Caribbean colors & atmosphere; family-style; Other Recipes: Picadillo
South End [CLOSED] ($$)
(1019 ratings)

2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd Map It!
Venice, CA 90291
(424) 228-4736
  • Fried Abbot
    deep fried pizza / mozzarella / tomato / mushrooms / pepperoni / pecorino
  • Onion & Brie Black Tart
    black crust w/ caramelized onions / seasonal fruit / balsamico / arugula; "delicate, refined, made w/ a lot of true intention, balance...the amount of onion, the amount of cheese...perfect" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1019 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving rustic pies, crisp-tender sough dough-style pizzas w/ a lot of Italian cheeses, local ingredients & seasonal products; guest appearance: Top Chef Antonia Lofaso
Sovereign Modern Thai Cuisine ($$)
(329 ratings)

1460 J St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 310-5837
www.sovereignsandiego.com
  • 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
329 ratings
brother & sister migrated from Thailand to open restaurant serving Isaan food that blends the cuisine of Thailand, Laos & Cambodia
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