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Ella Dining Room and Bar
- (Downtown)
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Sacramento CA -
Ella Dining Room and Bar, 1131 K Street Sacramento CA 95814
New American Restaurant In Sacramento
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
A Downtown Sacramento institution and premier dining destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar serves New American, farm-to-fork cuisine for lunch and dinner, featuring entrees of seafood, steaks,
[+]pastas, small plates, salads, fresh oysters, and traditional caviar service. Ella also features an award-winning wine list and seasonal and classic hand-crafted cocktails at its renowned bar.
Ella is ideally located just blocks from the Convention Center, State Capitol, Golden One Center, Community Center Theater, Crest Theater, and all major hotels. Valet parking is available for shows and events.
HERE IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ELL DINING ROOM AND BAR:
- Outstanding...
- Simply Spectacular...
- Nice Dining Experience in Downtown Sacramento...
- Superb Food and Service...
- Excellent Vegan Dining...
- The Appetizers, Food, Cocktails, Dessert, and Ambiance are all Top Notch...
- Very Great Service, Very Classy Place, and Very Good Prices... [-]
Categories:
American /
American (Contemporary) /
Californian

Chez Panisse
- (Downtown / UC Campus)
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Berkeley CA -
Chez Panisse opened its doors in 1971, started by Alice Waters and an assortment of idealistic friends. A neighborhood bistro named after a character in Marcel Pagnol's 1930's trilogy of movies (Marius, Fanny, and Cesar), the Restaurant and Cafe are a homage to the sentiment, comedy and informality of these
[+]classic films. Alice and Chez Panisse have become convinced that the best-tasting food is organically grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound, by people who are taking care of the land for future generations. The quest for such ingredients has largely determined the restaurant's cuisine. Chez Panisse has tried for years to make diners here partake of the immediacy and excitement of vegetables just out of the garden, fruit right off the branch, and fish straight out of the sea. In doing so, Chez Panisse has stitched together a patchwork of over sixty nearby suppliers, whose concerns, like the restaurant's, are environmental harmony and optimal flavor.Alice and Chez Panisse have become convinced that the best-tasting food is organically grown and harvested in ways that are ecologically sound, by people who are taking care of the land for future generations. The quest for such ingredients has largely determined the restaurant's cuisine. Chez Panisse has tried for years to make diners here partake of the immediacy and excitement of vegetables just out of the garden, fruit right off the branch, and fish straight out of the sea. In doing so, Chez Panisse has stitched together a patchwork of over sixty nearby suppliers, whose concerns, like the restaurant's, are environmental harmony and optimal flavor. [-]
Categories:
Californian /
French

Lucca Restaurant & Bar
- (Midtown)
-
Sacramento CA -
Lucca Restaurant, Sacramento CA - Midtown
Nestled between Midtown and Downtown, Lucca Restaurant offers Sacramento a California ~ Mediterranean influenced menu with reasonably priced and recognizable menu choices graciously served in a classy, comfortable setting.
Categories:
Californian /
Mediterranean

Mr. Lyons Steakhouse
- (Palm Springs)
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Palm Springs CA -
Mr. Lyons, 223 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs CA 92264, Restaurant Phone 760-327-1551
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
MR. LYONS
Features steakhouse classics with a modern edge. Be transported to a bygone era when jazz standards, martinis, and steak ruled the day while enjoying modern luxury and innovation.
[+]A classic steakhouse with a menu that puts local small farms first, delivered with impeccable table-side service. [-]
Categories:
American /
Californian /
Steakhouse /
Vegan Options

Bellamy's Restaurant Escondido
- (Escondido)
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Escondido CA -
Bellamys's Restaurant, Escondido CA
Welcome to Escondido's restaurant gem made famous for serving the most robust flavors of every season and recognized for creating deliciously-unique farm-to-table dining experiences. Bellamy's prides itself on crafting meals that feature the best and brightest tastes that marry California modern cuisine and French-inspired
[+]dishes. Enjoy the best that San Diego has to offer – upscale dining and delicious menu items set in a relaxed family environment. Welcome to Bellamy's!
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Categories:
Californian /
Wine Bars

Grasing's
- (Carmel)
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Carmel CA -
Grasing's Coastal Cuisine, Carmel CA
Kurt Grasing has worked in some of the finest restaurants in the world. His apprenticeship began at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco, after which he refined his craft at ‘Narsai’s’ in Berkeley, first as a saucier and then as chef. Later he worked
[+]at the Pierre Hotel in New York as Executive Sous Chef. In the years that followed he was at the three star ‘La Gavroche’ in London and Four Seasons in Boston, then left to open ‘231 Ellsworth’ in San Mateo in 1986 which was soon considered one of the top restaurants in California.
In March of 1998 Kurt created ‘Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine’. In an impressive first year it received enthusiastic review and was voted “Best New Restaurant†and “Best Chef†by the readers of ‘Adventures in Dining Magazine'. More recently, Grasing's has been featured in Bon Appétit Magazine’s Best of the Year issue, and was awarded Carmel Business Association’s “Business of the Year†award.
As a restaurant with a most impressive contemporary menu, Grasing's offers the finest coastal cuisine paired with a ‘Wine Spectator’ awarding winning wine list featuring the best California wines. For a true Carmel experience, enjoy dinner on the pet-friendly patio. [-]
Categories:
American (Contemporary) /
Californian /
Coastal

Taste Restaurant
- (Downtown)
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Plymouth CA -
Taste Restaurant, Plymouth CA
Amador County's best dining experience is on Main Street, Plymouth, the gateway to the Amador Wine Country.
The wine bar area offers the full Dinner Menu and the Wine Bar menu with open seating.We look forward to providing you with a memorable dining
[+]experience in downtown Plymouth, gateway to the Amador Wine Country.
Taste has been selected as one of the Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Taste has received praise from the regional press, New York Times and on foodie blogs. Taste was selected by the readers of the Amador Ledger-Dispatch as the Best Fine Dining restaurant in Amador County since 2007. Since 2008 Taste has been award with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the wine program. ZAGAT rated Taste as the top restaurant in the Sacramento Region and as one of the top restaurants in America.
Chef Mark Berkner and the Taste culinary team were invited to cook at the prestigious James Beard House in April of 2013. [-]
Categories:
American /
American (Contemporary) /
Californian /
Cheese Plates /
Vegan Options /
Vegetarian Options /
Wine Bars /
Wine Country

Fog Harbor Fish House
- (Fieherman's Wharf)
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San Francisco CA -
Fog Harbor Fish House a Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco
Fog Harbor Fish House is your local PIER 39 restaurant offering the quintessential San Francisco waterfront dining experience. Take in award-winning views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge while enjoying complimentary sourdough bread baked in-house
[+]every hour, and dining on the freshest sustainable seafood and meats available. Created by the family who developed PIER 39, our history spans over three decades and includes three generations. Family owned and operated, you can expect to meet members of th [-]
Categories:
American (Traditional) /
Californian /
Seafood

World Famous
- (Pacific Beach)
-
San Diego CA -
World Famous, 711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego CA, 92109
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
We offer fresh, spicy, made from scratch Mexican dishes form authentic family recipes.
Categories:
Californian /
Mexican /
Seafood /
Steaks

Boulevard Bistro
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Elk Grove CA -
Boulevard Bistro 8941 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove CA 95624
California Inspired Cuisine in Elk Grove
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
Best known for our Regional American Cuisine and direct focus on California's Foothill Wines with a list of over 50 selections. We embrace locally grown produce; fresh
[+]vegetables grown in the central valley, locally raised meat, and seafood from the cold waters of the coast of Northern California.
At Boulevard Bistro, we center our business around providing the finest quality and best-tasting food to your plate. Our staff is challenged every day to innovate our creative dishes and perfect our classic, signature dishes. We hope each experience with us reflects our passion for great food and fine wine.
We are so excited to invite people into our “home” and serve things that we’d like to enjoy at our dinner table. It’s always been a priority to create a warm and intimate dining experience for our returning guests that feel like family and also to those who have just discovered us. Some of our favorites are the bone marrow, seared foie gras and duck confit with pork belly.
HERE IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BOULEVARD BISTRO:
- Excellent Food...
- My Favorite Restaurant in the Entire World...
- Wonderful Dining Experience...
- Well Worth It...
- Always a Great Meal...
- Wowed by all the Tasty Appetizers, Salads, and Entrees... [-]
Categories:
American /
American (New) /
Californian /
French (Contemporary)

Cafe de la Presse
- (Union Square)
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San Francisco CA -
Across from the French Consulate General, Cafe de la Presse is the cornerstone of what is often referred to as the historic San Francisco "French Quarter". Without trying to be what it cannot be and just happy to be what it is, Cafe de la Presse offers all year round
[+]to it's clientele, either in the congenial atmosphere of the Cafe and Terrace or in it's comfortable Dining Room, all opportunities for good food, good drinks, and plenty of fun. [-]
Categories:
Californian /
Comfort Food /
French (Bistro)

58 Degrees and Holding Co
- (Midtown)
-
Sacramento CA -
58 Degrees & Holding Company Sacramento - Restaurant, Wine Bar & Wine Shop Midtown
New American Restaurant Wine Bar & Wine Shop in Sacramento
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
58 Degrees & Holding Co. is a popular wine bar and restaurant in the heart of
[+]midtown Sacramento. Our wine list is comprised from high quality wines from around the world and an equal attention is given to food and wine pairing. Whether you are looking for a romantic setting, a place to unwind for happy hour, a lively hangout, or have a business meeting, we are here to serve.
HERE IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT 58 DEGREES HOLDING CO.:
- Beautiful Lounge...
- Really, Really Good...
- Lovely Intimate Dinner...
- Great Wine Selection...
- Simple But Elegant...
- Great Wine Bar...
- Sliders, Tacos, Short Ribs, Soft Cheese, Jam and Crackers... [-]
Categories:
Californian /
Wine Bars /
Wine Country

Rivoli Restaurant
- (Solano Avenue)
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Berkeley CA -
Chef/Owner Wendy Brucker and Owner/GM Roscoe Skipper wanted to open a restaurant together when they first met in 1986. They wanted it to be personal expression, like trattorias and bistros in Italy and France. While traveling in Paris they stayed near Rue de Rivoli, and thought what a lively lyrical
[+]name for a restaurant. Since opening Rivoli has received many encouraging reviews, and have been featured in many popular publications. [-]
Categories:
Californian /
French /
Italian

Majic Flute Ristorante
- (Presido Heights)
-
San Francisco CA -
Majic Flute A Californian Restaurant In San Francisco
Family owned for 38+ years! Located in Presidio Heights. Our ambiance is perfect for your special celebration! It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant that gives San Francisco a great reputation for being a dining town.
One of San Francisco’s most
[+]romantic spots offering a new and exciting menu reflecting California-Italian Cuisine, our restaurant evokes the style of a family-run trattoria found in a small Tuscan village.
Sunlight streams in through our large picture windows in the front dining room by day, and after dark, imported Florentine wrought-iron chandeliers infuse the room with soft light. The equally beautiful rear dining room looks onto a lovely, flower-filled patio with white marble tables and large Italian market umbrellas that make our heated patio the ideal spot for al fresco dining. Second-generation owner Joe LaCavera provides service that is personal and attentive, while the staff takes great pride in making each event a memorable occasion. You won’t find a more enchanting ambiance for your special celebration. Join us for a meal or even just a glass of wine. The Magic Flute is a unique neighborhood gem that lends hand to San Francisco's great reputation for world-class dining [-]
Categories:
Californian /
Italian /
Sandwiches

River City Brewing Company
- (Downtown)
-
Sacramento CA -
The River City Brewing Company in Sacramento, California is a fusion of brewing expertise, culinary artistry, experienced & friendly staff and relaxing yet vibrant ambiance. The California cuisine at RCBC is extraordinary, but don't take our word for it, we will let you make up your own mind after you
[+]try our signature Eggplant Napoleon appetizer or the Asiago Garlic Crusted Chicken or any of our Wood Fired Pizzas! The open and spacious architecture with 20' ceilings creates an open space that bustles when busy or you can enjoy a more quiet tone in our banquet room that seats up to 50 people. If you want to, you can perch your party on our mezzanine (holds up to 25 people) for a view of the whole restaurant. Located in the heart of Downtown and inside the K Street Mall, River City Brewing Company is a great starting point for your day or evening activities. RCBC's ambiance is warm, fun, (sometimes loud) yet always comfortable for a intimate dinner or a group lunch. During the warm months of summer sit on the patio at the entrance of RCBC. It lends itself to people watching while you soak up some Sacramento sun and enjoy a cold beer or martini.
( yes, we have a full bar! )
Faultline's River City Brewing Company, There's Never Been A Place Of This Magnitude! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Cheers! [-]
Categories:
American (Traditional) /
Bar Food /
Brew Pubs /
Burgers /
Californian /
Comfort Food /
Free Range /
Gastropubs /
Microbrews /
Organic /
Pizza /
Vegetarian Options

Mission Rock Resort
- (Mission Bay / South Beach)
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San Francisco CA -
Mission Rock Resort, San Francisco CA
Founded in 2012, Mission Rock Resort is San Francisco's premier waterfront dining destination. Perched on the spectacularly fog free shores of Mission Bay, our two story facility offers scenic bay views from any seat, and unmatched outdoor dining. We pride ourselves on serving
[+]simply prepared, pristinely sourced seafood in a relaxed, fun filled environment. Home to The City's best oyster happy hour, Mission Rock Resort is a one of a kind destination for any occasion. Join us for lunch, brunch, dinner, or host your next party in one of our world class event spaces. So come, and "Escape to The Rock!" [-]
Categories:
American (Traditional) /
Californian /
Seafood

Zinfandel California Cuisine
- (Gold River)
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Gold River CA -
The zinfandel grape, first planted in California in the late 1800s by Italian immigrants, are the genetic equivalent to the primativo grape in Puglia, Italy. Primativo wines are deeply colored, and intensely flavored, with a high alcohol content. It's California cousins, Zinfandels, are some of California's finest, most interesting and
[+]most widely planted wines.
It is in the spirit and proud tradition of Zinfandel wine producers that we named our restaurant Zinfandel California Cuisine.
We offer a generous selection of freshly prepared menu items, including: soups and salads, wood-fired pizzas and calzones, sandwiches, burgers, fish, chicken, meats, pastas and desserts. And we have a full bar as well, along with a nice variety of wines. [-]
Categories:
American /
American (New) /
Californian /
Sandwiches /
Soups /
Steaks

Hawks Restaurant
- (Granite Bay)
-
Granite Bay CA -
Hawk's Restaurant
5530 Douglas Boulevard #110, Granite Bay CA 95746
American restaurant in Granite Bay
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
Open Table Diner Choice award winner since 2009 for “Best Ambiance”, “California Cuisine” and “Most Romantic Fine Dining Atmosphere”.
Michael and his wife Molly Hawks met while
[+]working under Food & Wine Best New Chef Mark Sullivan at the acclaimed Village Pub in Woodside, CA. While working with Chef Sullivan, the couple honed their skills in the time-honored French and Italian cooking techniques and further developed their ingredient-driven philosophy before opening Hawks restaurant in 2007. In December 2015 Michael and Molly opened Hawks Provisions + Public House in Sacramento’s bustling Midtown area bringing the same soulful, seasonal, American fare to guests in a more casual setting.
HERE IS WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT HAWKS:
- Superb...
- A Hidden Gem...
- Elegant and Relaxed plus Exquisite Food and Service...
- Continues to Amaze My Palate...
- One of the Best Local Restaurants...
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Categories:
American /
American (Contemporary) /
Californian

Moody's Bistro, Bar and Beats
-
Truckee CA -
Moody's Bistro, Bar and Beats 10007 Bridge Street, Truckee CA 96961
Moody's Bistro, Bar and Beats an American Restaurant that offers Live Entertainment in Truckee CA
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
Established in 2002,
Moody’s Bistro is the quintessential Truckee experience. A warm, inviting space filled with locals, long-time
[+]visitors, and first-time tourists. A place for craft-cocktails, farm-to-table eats, and world-class, eclectic sounds. Where the staff is friendly and the music is always free.
Food, cocktails, wine and beer are available for curbside service. [-]
Categories:
American (Traditional) /
Burgers /
Californian /
Pizza /
Seafood /
Wild Game
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The Village Bistro
- (Fair Oaks)
-
Fair Oaks CA -
The Village Bistro, Fair Oaks CA
Located in the Fair Oaks Village and surrounded by antique shops, our charming little Bistro is a hotspot for locals and weekend bicyclists.
Categories:
Breakfast /
Californian /
French

Lucca Restaurant & Bar
- (Midtown)
-
Sacramento CA -
Lucca Restaurant, Sacramento CA - Midtown
Nestled between Midtown and Downtown, Lucca Restaurant offers Sacramento a California ~ Mediterranean influenced menu with reasonably priced and recognizable menu choices graciously served in a classy, comfortable setting.
Categories:
Californian /
Mediterranean

Bellamy's Restaurant Escondido
- (Escondido)
-
Escondido CA -
Bellamys's Restaurant, Escondido CA
Welcome to Escondido's restaurant gem made famous for serving the most robust flavors of every season and recognized for creating deliciously-unique farm-to-table dining experiences.
Categories:
Californian /
Wine Bars

World Famous
- (Pacific Beach)
-
San Diego CA -
World Famous, 711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego CA, 92109
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
We offer fresh, spicy, made from scratch Mexican dishes form authentic family recipes.
Categories:
Californian /
Mexican /
Seafood /
Steaks

Rue Saint Jacques
- (Nob Hill)
-
San Francisco CA -
Rue Saint Jacques is a modern, cozy San Francisco restaurant located in Nob Hill that offers French cuisine with Californian flair.
Categories:
Californian /
French

Fog Harbor Fish House
- (Fieherman's Wharf)
-
San Francisco CA -
Fog Harbor Fish House a Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco
Fog Harbor Fish House is your local PIER 39 restaurant offering the quintessential San Francisco waterfront dining experience.
Categories:
American (Traditional) /
Californian /
Seafood

La Provence
- (Roseville)
-
Roseville CA -
La Provence a French Restaurant in Roseville
Elegant feel of French Country dining, Full bar and featured wines, Creekside terrace seating, Romantic fireside tables, Special events, Conference facilities, Private dining
Categories:
Californian /
French /
Mediterranean

58 Degrees and Holding Co
- (Midtown)
-
Sacramento CA -
58 Degrees & Holding Company Sacramento - Restaurant, Wine Bar & Wine Shop Midtown
New American Restaurant Wine Bar & Wine Shop in Sacramento
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
58 Degrees & Holding Co.
Categories:
Californian /
Wine Bars /
Wine Country

Boulevard Bistro
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Elk Grove CA -
Boulevard Bistro 8941 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove CA 95624
California Inspired Cuisine in Elk Grove
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
Best known for our Regional American Cuisine and direct focus on California's Foothill Wines with a list of over 50 selections.
Categories:
American /
American (New) /
Californian /
French (Contemporary)

Hawks Restaurant
- (Granite Bay)
-
Granite Bay CA -
Hawk's Restaurant
5530 Douglas Boulevard #110, Granite Bay CA 95746
American restaurant in Granite Bay
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
Open Table Diner Choice award winner since 2009 for “Best Ambiance”, “California Cuisine” and “Most Romantic Fine Dining Atmosphere”.
Categories:
American /
American (Contemporary) /
Californian

Chez Panisse
- (Downtown / UC Campus)
-
Berkeley CA -
Chez Panisse opened its doors in 1971, started by Alice Waters and an assortment of idealistic friends.
Categories:
Californian /
French

Ella Dining Room and Bar
- (Downtown)
-
Sacramento CA -
Ella Dining Room and Bar, 1131 K Street Sacramento CA 95814
New American Restaurant In Sacramento
FROM THE RESTAURANT:
A Downtown Sacramento institution and premier dining destination, Ella Dining Room and Bar serves New American, farm-to-fork cuisine for lunch and dinner, featuring entrees of seafood, steaks, pastas, small plates, salads, fresh oysters, and traditional caviar service.
Categories:
American /
American (Contemporary) /
Californian

Rivoli Restaurant
- (Solano Avenue)
-
Berkeley CA -
Chef/Owner Wendy Brucker and Owner/GM Roscoe Skipper wanted to open a restaurant together when they first met in 1986.
Categories:
Californian /
French /
Italian
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