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Calafia Cafe & Market A Go-Go [CLOSED] ($$)
(1001 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
1001 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 [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
Canter's DeliSee Canter's Deli Video ($$)
(4417 ratings)

419 N Fairfax Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 651-2030
www.cantersdeli.com
  • Canter's Fairfax Sandwich
    hot corned beef & pastrami piled high on rye; served w/ side of cole slaw & potato salad; looks good
  • Potato Pancakes
    appetizer; ground potatoes, onions, cornmeal, spices, pattied, flat top-seared & deep-fried; served w/ apple sauce or sour cream
  • Brooklyn Ave Sandwich
    choice of corned beef or pastrami (corned beef is recommended), cole slaw & homemade Russian dressing served on rye; looks good
3.5 out of 5
4417 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Late Night Eats); since 1931; Art Deco decor & trademark autumn leaves ceiling; open 24 hours & only closed on Jewish holidays; Marilyn Monroe, Jack Benny, Elizabeth Taylor, Sydney Poitier, Mel Brooks, Wilt Chamberlain, Brooke Shields, Bill Cosby have eaten here; adjacent Kibitz Room features a full bar and small stage where Guns 'n' Roses played when starting out
Carney's ($)
(921 ratings)

8351 W Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 654-8300
www.carneytrain.com
  • Chili dog
4.0 out of 5
921 ratings
Carnitas Snack ShackSee Carnitas Snack Shack Video ($$)
(873 ratings)

1004 N Harbor Dr Map It!
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 696-7675
carnitassnackshack.com
  • Carnitas Tacos
    pork carnitas/ standard accompaniments in corn tortilla
4.0 out of 5
873 ratings
opened in 2011; serving slow food-inspired, pork-centric American cuisine, snacks & locally sourced craft beers; moved from airing location (2632 University Ave)
Carving BoardSee Carving Board Video ($$)
(769 ratings)

7300 Sunset Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 845-4550
eattheboard.com
  • Spaghetti Meatballwich
    sliced meatballs topped w/ marinara sauce, mozzarella in between 2 slices of spaghetti "bread"; served w/ side of marinara sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
769 ratings
specialize in sandwiches; multiple locations
Casa Orinda Restaurant ($$)
(494 ratings)

20 Bryant Way Map It!
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 254-2981
casaorinda.net
  • Fried Chicken Plate
    order comes w/ 4 pieces, mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuit & vegetables; serves over 20,000 orders per year
3.5 out of 5
494 ratings
#51 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); est. 1932; former roadhouse-turned-restaurant in Western setting
Cassell's Hamburgers ($$)
(1892 ratings)

3600 W 6th St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 387-5502
www.cassellshamburgers.co...
  • Patty Melt
    house-ground premium beef patty w/ cheddar or Swiss & grilled onions; served on toasted rye w/ side of mustardy mayo & pickles; extra crispy cheese "wings" (key "ingredient"); looks good
4.0 out of 5
1892 ratings
est 1948 & became an iconic lunch counter; now w/ classic 50s breakfast menu, coffee bar, housemade sodas & full bar
Cassia ($$$)
(1384 ratings)

1314 7th St Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 393-6699
www.cassiala.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stacked"
  • Large Seafood Platter
    tower of lobster, oysters, crab claws, scallops, salmon dip, grilled shrimp; all prepared w/ Vietnamese flavors & ingredients, garnished w/ herbs; "the Asian spices sing in your mouth!" -Wolfgang Puck
4.0 out of 5
1384 ratings
est. 2015; upscale French meets Southeast Asian, w/ locally sourced ingredients & classic yet unique flavor combos
Castaway ($$)
(5467 ratings)

1250 E Harvard Rd Map It!
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 848-6691
www.castawayrestaurant.co...
  • Buffet
    lots of seafood (crab legs, shrimp), also other meats (sausage), sushi; complimentary champagne; famous bloody Marys; 25 different desserts and chocolate fountain
4.0 out of 5
5467 ratings
outdoor seating available; scenic view: restaurant in hills overlooking Hollywood & L.A.
Catelli'sSee Catelli's Video ($$)
(953 ratings)

21047 Geyserville Ave Map It!
Geyserville, CA 95441
(707) 857-3471
www.mycatellis.com
  • Catellis Ravioli
    meat or cheese filling with butter garlic, Domenica's sauce or meat sauce; Guy had meat filling w/ Domenica's (butter-garlic) sauce; "this is one of the best raviolis I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Meatball Sliders
    in tomato sauce; cooked to order; looks good
4.5 out of 5
953 ratings
family-owned originally opened in 1935, closed in 1991 and re-opened in 2010; Chef Domenica Catelli is a recurring judge on Iron Chef America, a guest on CBS News and Oprah and Friends, with Dr. Oz on XM radio, an expert for WebMD.com and has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, WebMD magazine and Oprah.com; brother Nicholas Catelli used to work in Guy Fieri's restaurants
CatHead's BBQ [CLOSED] ($$)
(938 ratings)

1665 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-4242
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    smoked for 14 hrs; served w/ mustard slaw on a "cathead" biscuit
  • Smoked Lamb
    pulled lamb, apple slaw, fennel ketchup
4.0 out of 5
938 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2008; owned & operated by husband-and-wife team who met in culinary school in 2004; trivia: "cathead" is a Southern biscuit the size of a cat's head; Other Recipes: Cathead Biscuits
Cereality Bar and Cafe [CLOSED] ($)
(22 ratings)

1315 Pacific Ave Map It!
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-1997
  • Cereal
    over 2 dozen cereals to choose from + choice of 30 toppings; choose either 1 of 16 standard combos or "cereal my way" (mix and match yourself); customers choose from their favorite brands and toppings; pajama-clad Cereologists fill the orders; served in Chinese take-out container
3.5 out of 5
22 ratings
[CLOSED]
Cha Cha ChickenSee Cha Cha Chicken Video ($$)
(2463 ratings)

1906 Ocean Ave Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 581-1684
www.chachachicken.com
  • Coconut Fried Chicken
    secret is jerk spice; marinated overnight and roasted next day, then coated in coconut milk & shavings & flour and fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2463 ratings
"colorful beach shack serving an inventive and delicious blend of all the caribbean flavours"; garden patio available
Cha Cha Chili [CLOSED]See Cha Cha Chili Video ($)
(1382 ratings)

4625 Valley Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 222-8900
  • El Jefe Taco
    short ribs, salsa verde, chipotle pepper slices, avocado, Cotija cheese on corn masa; on special menu
  • Spicy Pork Chimichanga
    "like a sushi roll mixed w/ a burrito"; spicy pork, marinated rice, beans, cheese, spicy mayo, Sriracha rolled in a tortilla, battered, deep-fried & sliced like sushi rolls; looks good
  • Lomo Burrito
    off-menu item; burrito w/ Korean marinated short ribs, stir-fried rice, veggie medley (red onion, red bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cilantro, french fries) & "Lomo" sauce
4.0 out of 5
1382 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009; Korean-Mexican Fusion restaurant; Other Recipes: Mushroom Poppers
Chefs TouchSee Chefs Touch Video
(33 ratings)

Santa Barbara, CA 93460
(805) 686-1040
www.thechefstouch.com/bbq...
  • "The Whole Hog" Sandwich
    bacon, sausage & pork; everything including bun is made in-house; "this is high-level bbq" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Pineapple Express
    sandwich w/ homemade pastrami, coleslaw, smoked golden pineapple ring, sriracha mayo on homemade bun; "it's outstanding" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
33 ratings
since 2003; BBQ truck; "passion-based cooking" (from its website); classically trained chef w/ over 40 yrs experience; opened only 2 days per week
Chez Jay ($$)
(606 ratings)

1657 Ocean Ave Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-1741
chezjays.com
  • Butter Steak
    10-oz of grilled NY strip topped w/ house butter herb sauce, served w/ asparagus & scalloped potatoes; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
606 ratings
est. 1959; historical landmark known for steaks & seafood
Chi Spacca ($$$)
(680 ratings)

6610 Melrose Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 297-1133
chispacca.com
  • Focaccia Di Recco
    thin, crispy Stracchino cheese stuffed bread w/ extra virgin olive oil
4.0 out of 5
680 ratings
Italian for 'he who cleaves' has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience (from its website)
Chichen Itza RestaurantSee Chichen Itza Restaurant Video ($$)
(1415 ratings)

3655 S Grand Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 741-1075
www.chichenitzarestaurant...
  • Longaniza Asada
    house made chorizo smoked over mesquite embers; served w/ sliced avocado, roasted tomato sauce, roasted onions & tortillas
  • Panuchos
    crispy fried corn tortilla split & filled w/ black bean puree topped w/ lettuce, shredded turkey, pickled red onions & a slice of avocado; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1415 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned & operated restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food, maintaining the authentic flavor of this original Southeast Mexican Cuisine
Chili John'sSee Chili John's Video ($)
(886 ratings)

2018 W Burbank Blvd Map It!
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 846-3611
  • Texas Style Chili
    choice of beef, chicken or veggie; served plain or on any mix of beans, spaghetti, tamales or chili dog; Guy got beef chili w/ beans, spaghetti, cheddar cheese, onions & oyster crackers; looks good
  • Chili Over Spaghetti
    Ross has his w/ beans, (lots of) cheese, onions & oyster crackers
4.0 out of 5
886 ratings
since 1946; 1950's diner setting
Chinois On MainSee Chinois On Main Video ($$$)
(592 ratings)

2709 Main St Map It!
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-9025
www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest...
  • Shanghai Lobster
4.0 out of 5
592 ratings
Chomp Chomp Nation [CLOSED]See Chomp Chomp Nation Video ($)
(31 ratings)

Anaheim, CA 92607
(949) 637-1688
  • Crab Cake
    top seller; seasoned w/ housemade Singapore Chili Crab marinate topped w/ a sweet chili crab sauce & then topped w/ Tiger Slaw & served w/ a side of Raffles Root Chips; looks good
  • Lamb Burger
    mixed w/ Singapore aromatics, mint, parsley, cilantro, duck soy sauce, curry; topped w/ yogurt sauce & bean sprouts
4.0 out of 5
31 ratings
[CLOSED]; formerly a food truck at airing; Other Recipes: Crab Burgers w/ Tiger Slaw
Chosun GalbeeSee Chosun Galbee Video ($$$)
(1868 ratings)

3330 W Olympic Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 734-3330
www.chosungalbee.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Grilled"
  • Korean BBQ (Beef Short Ribs)
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
1868 ratings
Korean BBQ
Chula Artisan EaterySee Chula Artisan Eatery Video ($$)
(522 ratings)

47150 Washington St Map It!
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 227-6616
www.chulaeatery.com
  • Green Chile Monte Cristo
    beer battered flash fried flour tortilla, jack cheese, green onion, applewood smoked bacon, housemade strawberry jam, farm greens roasted anaheim chiles; looks good
  • Mom's Chilaquiles
    pork, chicken, or vegetables, corn chips, red or green house salsa, sweet onion, queso fresco, avocado, poached egg, micro-greens, onion jam, scallions; looks good
4.5 out of 5
522 ratings
est. 2017; farm-to-table restaurant & bakery w/ from-scratch menu featuring vegetarian options
Church & State [CLOSED]See Church & State Video ($$$)
(1717 ratings)

1850 Industrial St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 405-1434
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sliced"
  • Charcuterie de La Maison
    selection of artisan & housemade patés, terrines & saucisson sec (salamis, sausages & pates)
3.5 out of 5
1717 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2008
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