Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California (p. 2)

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Haggo's Organic Taco: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Haggo's Organic TacoSee Haggo's Organic Taco Video ($$)
(568 ratings)

1302 N Coast Hwy 101 Map It!
Leucadia, CA 92024
(760) 753-6000
www.haggosorganictaco.com
  • Cousteau Taco
    soft tacos w/ sauteed seasoned fresh local catch, organic cabbage slaw, organic cumin-lime crema, organic mango salsa cruda & cilantro; "rock star fish taco!"-Guy Fieri
4.5 out of 5
568 ratings
opened in 2011; beachtown taco shack (couple of blocks from beach)
Hotel Ivanhoe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hotel IvanhoeSee Hotel Ivanhoe Video ($$)
(77 ratings)

315 Main St Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-9000
hotel-ivanhoe.com/restaur...
  • Chicken Cacciatore
    old family recipe simmered w/ legs & thighs over polenta or penne pasta (Guy got polenta); available on Thursdays only
  • Risotto
    creamy w/ side of Italian sausage; looks good
4.5 out of 5
77 ratings
rating might be for hotel; Guy Fieri's first kitchen he worked at (when it was called Roman's Restaurant); historic lodging, fine dining & saloon; original building built in 1870..."the oldest, most westerly hotel in the continental United States." (from its website); became Hotel Ivanhoe in 1997
Humboldt Sweets: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Humboldt Sweets [CLOSED] ($)
(88 ratings)

614 Main St Map It!
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-4683
  • Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
    large, nutty & gooey; looks good!
  • Ham & Cheddar Scone
    w/ green onions; seved w/ side of bacon gravy; looks good
4.5 out of 5
88 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2012; family-run & owned; Other Recipes: Lemon Squares
Jo's Mission Hills Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jo's Mission Hills DinerSee Jo's Mission Hills Diner Video ($$)
(367 ratings)

807 W Washington St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 323-2035
www.josdinermissionhills....
  • Braised Short Rib French Dip
    wine-braised short rib, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, toasted baguette, & beef jus; served w/ reduced beef jus & choice of French fries, coleslaw or spring salad; "the jus is luxurious" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jo's Meatloaf
    meatloaf wrapped w/ applewood smoked bacon; served w/ garlic mash potatoes, sautéed French green beans, beef demi glace; "some of the most tender, moist meatloaf I’ve tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
367 ratings
started as a French bistro; "diner food w/ a bistro attitude"; named after owner Ric Libiran's sister
Kindred: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
KindredSee Kindred Video ($$)
(1671 ratings)

1503 30th St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 546-9653
barkindred.com
  • "Good Morning Captain"
    New England style kimchi chickpea cakes, shaved horseradish tartar sauce, radish & pickled cherry tomato salad, herb oil, chives
  • Skewers
    chargrilled seitan, chimichurri, harissa, horseradish aioli; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1671 ratings
opened in 2015; vegan restaurant w/ punk rock setting; guest appearance: American professional skateboarder Tony Hawk
La Pupusa Urban Eatery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
La Pupusa Urban EaterySee La Pupusa Urban Eatery Video ($$)
(420 ratings)

1051 W Washington Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 749-4573
www.lapupusaurbana.com
  • Carne Guisada Burger
    slow-roasted beef "burger", slaw/mayo, greens, chipotle sauce; served w/ fries
  • Chicharron Pupusa
    pupusa stuffed w/ cheese & pork; comes w/ side of Curtido (Salvadorian cabbage slaw) that should be added on pupusa; "I've had a lot of pupusas...that has got to be one of the best I've had" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
420 ratings
serving "traditional Salvadorian cuisine with our added Los Angeles modern twist" (from its website)
Loleta Cheese Factory: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Loleta Cheese Factory [CLOSED]See Loleta Cheese Factory Video ($)
(170 ratings)

252 Loleta Dr Map It!
Loleta, CA 95551
(707) 733-5470
  • Habanero Jack Cheese
4.5 out of 5
170 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1982; family-run business nestled in the Eel River Valley of Northern California in the dairy center of Humboldt County; producing over 34 varieties of cheese
Loulou's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Loulou'sSee Loulou's Video ($$)
(1668 ratings)

Municipal Wharf Number 2 Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-0568
www.loulousgriddle.com
  • Abalone Sliders
    abalone (a "fattier" version of calamari) that is locally farm-grown tenderized, dredged & pan-fried; served w/ aioli & slaw on sourdough slider buns
  • Crab Feast
    boiled dungeness crab served w/ corn & potato; seasonal (available around Nov 2 - June)
4.5 out of 5
1668 ratings
small spot located in the middle of the commercial pier w/ outdoor seating; Other Recipes: Buffalo Ribs
Marouch Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Marouch RestaurantSee Marouch Restaurant Video ($$)
(605 ratings)

4905 Santa Monica Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-9325
www.hollywoodmarouch.com
  • Beef Shawarma Plate
    100% pure beef spiced, marinated & barbecued; topped w/ sesame sauce; includes rice, pickles & pita bread; looks good
  • Mantee
    dumplings stuffed w/ seasoned ground beef; served w/ rice pilaf on garlic yogurt tomato sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
605 ratings
since 1982; serving Lebanese Armenian & Middle Eastern Cuisine; special guest: celebrity chef Nyesha Arrington
Monterey Fish Company: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Monterey Fish CompanySee Monterey Fish Company Video ($$)
(87 ratings)

Municipal Wharf Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9505
  • Grilled Oysters
    grilled w/ over oak wood; served w/ side of cocktail sauce
  • Sicilian Holiday Pasta
    house made marinara sauce w/ mussels, clams, swordfish, salmon, cod (or whatever fish is fresh), baby octopus, scallop, shrimp; served over linguine; looks good
4.5 out of 5
87 ratings
since 1994; Other Recipes: Curry Snapper
Nic's on Beverly: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nic's on Beverly ($$$)
(790 ratings)

8265 Beverly Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 746-5130
www.nicsonbeverly.com
  • Lion’s Mane Asada Pizza
    Detroit-style pizza w/ lion's mane (mushroom), plant-based cheese, jalapeño slices, morita salsa, cilantro, sliced red onions, lime juice
  • Vegan Lamb Bolognese
    black sheep lamb bolognese / house-made rigatoni / fennel pollen (gfo); looks good!
4.5 out of 5
790 ratings
"plant-based restaurant focused on California cuisine serving a little bit of everything you’d hope to find on a Los Angeles menu; a melting pot of cuisines unified in their ability to showcase local Californian produce in a casual-yet-fun setting" (from its website); special appearance: celebrity chef Eric Greenspan
Norton's Pastrami and Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Pazzo: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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 Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Radio Africa Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Roof 106: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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 Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Savoy Cafe & Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Secret Bao: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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 Patio: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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 Guys: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
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
Spirito's Italian Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Spirito's Italian DinerSee Spirito's Italian Diner Video ($$)
(763 ratings)

2508 El Camino Real Map It!
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-7111
spiritositaliandiner.com
  • Ravioli
    popular; stuffed w/ cheese & topped w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce); looks good
  • Spaghetti & Meatballs
    homemade meatballs w/ Spirito's original gravy (meat sauce)
4.5 out of 5
763 ratings
East coast Italian traditional food; Other Recipes: Pork & Beef Ragu
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California

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