Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California (p. 6)

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Nutmeg Bakery and Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nutmeg Bakery and CafeSee Nutmeg Bakery and Cafe Video ($$)
(1553 ratings)

12640 Sabre Springs Pkwy Map It!
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 486-8863
nutmegsd.com
  • Bananas Foster French Toast
    local brioche, dipped in cinnamon-ginger custard, stuffed w/ spiced ricotta filling; powdered sugar & caramelized bananas foster; looks good!
  • La Havana Panini
    slow-braised pork shoulder, nitrate-free ham, Dijon & grain mustards, homemade pickles & pickled shallots, Swiss cheese & 3-cheese blend; served w/ homemade chips; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1553 ratings
husband-and-wife team; artisan bakery & café specializing in local, organic & sustainable food & sweets
OB Noodle House: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
OB Noodle HouseSee OB Noodle House Video ($$)
(4158 ratings)

2218 Cable St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 450-6868
obnoodlehouse.com
  • House Special Fried Rice
    Chinese broccoli, shrimp, beef, eggs & Chinese sausage (made by owners' father) & chili sate sauce; looks good
  • Pho
    Vietnam beef broth rice noodle soup; Guy got the "OB Special" (extra large w/ rare steak, well-done steak, brisket, flank & tripe); "I've had a lot of pho...this really is of the best"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Spicy Garlic Wings
    jumbo premium mid-joint chicken wings marinated w/ garlic & spices; served on a bed of lettuce, onions & ranch dressing; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4158 ratings
opened in 2008; 40+ taps of beer available
Oinkster: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
OinksterSee Oinkster Video ($$)
(3890 ratings)

2005 Colorado Blvd Map It!
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
(323) 255-6465
www.theoinkster.com
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
    pork brined w/ soy and honey for 2 days, then slowly roasted & smoked; served w/ red cabbage slaw, caramelized onions & Carolina BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Oinkster Pastrami
    two-week cured pastrami, rubbed & smoked w/ applewood; served w/ all the "Oinks" (gruyere cheese, caramelized onion & red cabbage slaw); looks good
4.0 out of 5
3890 ratings
a fast-casual favorite from acclaimed fine-dining chef Andre Guerrero; make their own ketchup
Park's Finest: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Park's FinestSee Park's Finest Video ($$)
(2371 ratings)

1267 W Temple St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 481-2800
theparksfinest.com
  • Ann's Cornbread Bibingka
    "bringing elements of a traditional filipino dessert"; cornmeal combined w/ rice flour, coconut milk, etc. baked on a banana leaf; "best cornbread I've ever had...this is like fat black-lady cornbread"-Chris Rock; looks good
  • Beef Tri-Tip
    specialty; 4-6 hr-smoked season-crusted sirloin beef, cut deli thin & paired w/ home made horseradish sauce or vinegar-based Sawsawan sauce (try dipping in both); "out-of-bounds delicious!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Mama Leah's Coconut Beef
    chef's mom's recipe; Filipino comfort food; 6-16 hr-smoked chuck roll, cubed & stewed in a coconut cream; served over rice; looks good
  • Worker Wednesday Combo Plate
    coconut beef, hot link medley, 16-hour pulled pork, candy coated chicken w/ signature pineapple BBQ sauce, veggie medley, cornbread bibingka & rice
4.0 out of 5
2371 ratings
est. 2009; started as a catering company...opened restaurant in 2012; "American cuts of BBQ with a Filipino flavor"; Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock & David Spade (actors from "Grown Ups 2") made guest appearance
Paul's Coffee Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Paul's Coffee Shop ($)
(692 ratings)

16947 Bushard St Map It!
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 965-3643
www.semperfinerdiner.com
  • Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
    marinated overnight; served w/ Japanese sticky rice & homemade kimchi; looks good
  • S.O.S.
    toast & white ground beef gravy (similar to biscuits & gravy), hash browns & fruit
  • Pork Steak
    marinated overnight in cinnamon-cilantro rub
4.0 out of 5
692 ratings
"a semper finer diner"; former marine w/ loyalty following from other marines; food is even served on military-style steel tray
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pica Pica Arepa KitchenSee Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen Video ($$)
(1675 ratings)

401 Valencia St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 400-5453
www.picapica.com
  • Arepa Pabellon
    signature dish; grilled corn pocket crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside & stuffed w/ pabellon (shredded beef), sweet plantains, black bean spread, queso fresco; made by hand daily; looks good
  • Cachapas Vegetariana
    sweet corn crepes made w/ fresh yellow corn, filled w/ grilled marinated tofu, plantains, black beans, garlic aioli & then folded over; "there's great texture, there's uniqueness, there's depth of flavor...that's outrageous!"-Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
1675 ratings
opened in 2010; Venezuelan cuisine; all menu items are 100% gluten-free; 2 other locations in N. California; Other Recipes: Cheese Empanadas | Guasacaca Sauce
Pizzeria Luigi: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pizzeria LuigiSee Pizzeria Luigi Video ($)
(1959 ratings)

1137 25th St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 233-3309
www.pizzerialuigi.com
  • Pizza (El Diablo)
    Guy Fieri concocted at airing; diced pepperoni, sausage, meatball, red onion, jalapeno, crushed red peppers, Sriracha hot sauce
  • Pizza (Donatello)
    Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Grated Romano Cheese (no tomato sauce)
  • Pizza (Mona Lisa)
    Pepperoni, Sausage, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Black Olives
  • Pizza (The Capone)
    thin crust pizza; Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1959 ratings
est. 2004; New York-style 18-inch pizza pies (thin crust); Italian-born chef; "pay attention to details"; uses bottled water for dough; 2nd DDD airing at new location (2121 El Cajon Blvd); Other Recipes: Pizza (Crime Scene)
Polka Polish Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Polka Polish Restaurant ($$)
(885 ratings)

4112 Verdugo Rd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-7887
www.polkarestaurant.com
  • Goulash
    chopped flank steak in tomato-based sauce; served w/ potato dumplings; looks good
  • Nalesniki
    dessert: rolled Polish crepe stuffed w/ cherry-infused sweetened cream cheese & served flaming; looks good
  • Pierogi
    dumplings w/ seasoned pork & chicken or sauerkraut & stewed mushrooms or potatoes & cheese or potatoes & cheese & jalapeno (Guy had 1 of each); looks good
4.0 out of 5
885 ratings
opened in 1994 by borrowing from credit cards at 17% (pretty gutsy); in strip mall
Putah Creek Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Putah Creek CafeSee Putah Creek Cafe Video ($$)
(845 ratings)

1 Main St Map It!
Winters, CA 95694
(530) 795-2682
www.putahcreekcafe.com
  • Brick Roasted Chicken Pizza
    fan favorite; thin crust; shredded chicken, mozzarella, provolone, baby spinach and slow roasted garlic cloves
  • Cioppino
    San Francisco-style fish stew w/ crab legs, clams, mussels, bass and prawns, tomato, fish broth, red wine and herbs; served w/ sourdough bread; "one of the best (cioppinos in the country)"-Guy Fieri
  • Southern Style Biscuit & Gravy
    two eggs, homemade country sausage w/ a homemade buttermilk biscuit covered in white sausage gravy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
845 ratings
family-owned restaurant w/ a dining experience in a friendly casual atmosphere; custom-made oven is outside on trailer towed by a truck
Real Italian Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Real Italian Deli ($$)
(582 ratings)

44795 San Pablo Ave Map It!
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 836-1493
therealitaliandeli.com
  • Arancini
    Italian rice balls stuffed w/ pork/beef/peas/mozzarella mixture, coated w/ breadcrumbs & deep fried; topped w/ marinara sauce
  • Porchetta Sandwich
    prepared on house artisan-style breads made fresh daily (Guy got ciabatta), porchetta, garlic mayo aioli, tomatoes, lettuce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
582 ratings
"offering exceptional service, high quality and great tasting salads and sandwiches, artisan cheeses, speciality groceries, fine wines, authentic Italian products and traditions" (from website)
Refuge: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
RefugeSee Refuge Video ($$)
(2314 ratings)

963 Laurel St Map It!
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 598-9813
www.refugesc.com
  • Pastrami Burger
    beef burger, sliced pastrami, melted swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, burger bun; looks (dripping) good!
  • Toasted Slaw #19 (Pastrami Sandwich)
    sandwich w/ NY-style housemade pastrami (steamed for 4 hrs, sliced & dipped in "lacquer"...reduced, sweetened au jus), coleslaw, swiss (not melted), russian dressing, toasted rye; looks good!
  • Wit Cheesesteak
    daily fresh-shaved ribeye cheesesteaks, caramelized onions, cherry peppers, refuge cheddar cheese sauce; served on a fresh baked Amoroso Roll & w/ a side of fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2314 ratings
upscale, Belgian artisan beer pub; 18 Belgian beers on tap; another location in Menlo Park
Rocco's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rocco's Cafe ($$)
(1127 ratings)

1131 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 554-0522
www.roccoscafe.com
  • Linguine with Clams in White Cream Sauce
    fan favorite; "some of the best linguine clams"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Polenta with Bolognese Sauce
  • Sautéed Chicken Piccata
    very lemony
4.0 out of 5
1127 ratings
Other Recipes: Chicken Marsala
Rosine's Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rosine's RestaurantSee Rosine's Restaurant Video ($$)
(2675 ratings)

434 Alvarado St Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1400
www.rosinesmonterey.com
  • Lasagna
    homemade w/ fresh pasta layered w/ spinach, ground beef, ricotta cheese, Monterey jack cheese, freshly grated Asiago & Parmesan cheeses, w/ homemade meat sauce (Jim's Special); served w/ hot garlic bread & soup or salad; looks good
  • Minestrone Soup
4.0 out of 5
2675 ratings
est. 1980; old-school, family-run Italian joint w/ "fine tradition of homemade food, generous servings, daily specials & desserts" (from its website); Other Recipes: German Chocolate 6-Layer Cake
Russian River Pub: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Russian River Pub ($$)
(430 ratings)

11829 River Rd Map It!
Forestville, CA 95436
(707) 887-7932
russianriverpub.com
  • Chicken Wings
    "some of the best wings you'll find anywhere in the country" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Killer Prime Rib Steak Sandwich
    8-oz Steak w/melted jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms & onions on a French roll
  • Prime Rib French Dip
    thinly sliced Prime Rib served on a French roll w/ homemade au jus on side; looks good
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    braised, pulled pork w/ house BBQ sauce, spicy slaw & pickled red onions
  • Tri Tip Sandwich
    thinly sliced, w/ grilled onions, melted bleu cheese & house spicy horseradish sauce on toasted French roll
4.0 out of 5
430 ratings
est. 1972; "purveyor of classic American food and drink...serving quality classic American dishes and daring new ventures" (from its website); rustic setting w/ outdoor patio; long-time Fieri-family favorite
Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe ($)
(2062 ratings)

11707 Washington Pl Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 398-6326
www.ruttscafe.com
  • Fried Hawaiian Royale
    teriyaki beef, eggs, sprouts, Sriracha sauce scrambled & served over rice
  • Lau Lau
    Kalua pork w/ butterfish wrapped in taro leaves; served w/ rice, and salad, or macaroni salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2062 ratings
since 1976; Gene Simmons (KISS) made guest appearance...he is restaurant regular
Salty's BBQ & Catering: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Salty's BBQ & CateringSee Salty's BBQ & Catering Video ($$)
(667 ratings)

9425 Rosedale Hwy Map It!
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-8437
saltysbbq.com
  • Grilled Chicken Dinner
    marinated over night & grilled for 45 min; falls-off-the-bone; looks good
  • Salty's Special
    sandwich w/ tri-tip, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, yellow peppers & coleslaw; looks good (& sloppy)
4.0 out of 5
667 ratings
founded in 2010; family owned specializing in oak-grilled BBQ; curb-side joint
Scolari's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Scolari's ($$)
(1297 ratings)

1303 Park St Map It!
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2400
www.scolarisgoodeats.com
4.0 out of 5
1297 ratings
since 2010; utilizing ingredients sourced both locally & globally; multiple locations; Rapper E-40 made guest appearance
Senor Sisig: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Senor SisigSee Senor Sisig Video ($)
(1697 ratings)

San Francisco, CA 94104
(855) 747-4455
www.senorsisig.com
  • Adobe Buffalo Wings
    chipotle-soy-garlic-sweet-based served on bed of shrimp chips; looks good
  • Pork Sisig Tacos
    signature dish; 6" corn tortilla topped w/ pork, onions, lettuce & cilantro cream sauce
4.0 out of 5
1697 ratings
started in 2010; Filipino fusion food truck; check their website to find location
Sherman's Deli & Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sherman's Deli & Bakery ($$)
(1977 ratings)

73161 Country Club Dr Map It!
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-1350
www.shermansdeli.com
  • Latkas 'n Brisket
    beef brisket made into a sandwich w/ 2 homemade potato latkes in place of bread; served w/ creamy horseradish sauce & side of cole slaw; looks good
  • Turkey Pastrami
    brined for 24 hrs & then smoked; served on homemade rye bread; "if that's the only thing that you sold here, I would expect lines all the way to Wisconsin" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1977 ratings
since 1963; original location in Palm Springs; Other Recipes: Potato Latkes | Roast Brisket of Beef
Show Dogs: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Show Dogs [CLOSED]See Show Dogs Video ($$)
(782 ratings)

1020 Market St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-9560
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    lemon cayenne aioli, house coleslaw, pan de mie bun; vegetarian cutlet option available; "awesome fried chicken sandwich!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • House Lamb Merguez
    house made sausage w/ lamb and pork, fig chutney, house dijon, arugula
4.0 out of 5
782 ratings
[CLOSED]; emporium of sausages & other fine foods w/ post-Victorian decor that includes white marble tables, antique pews, metal stools, tin ceiling tiles & holophane light fixtures; storefront has large window to watch street performers, etc.; make their own ketchup & mustard; Other Recipes: Dijon Mustard
Smitty's Wings & Things: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Smitty's Wings & Things ($$)
(773 ratings)

946 N Yosemite St Map It!
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 227-7479
4.0 out of 5
773 ratings
opened in 2013; owned/operated by former NFL player (Steve Smith) & college sweetheart
Souley Vegan: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Souley Vegan [CLOSED] ($$)
(2945 ratings)

301 Broadway Map It!
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 922-1615
  • Black Bean & Quinoa Veggie Burger
    in house made patty - Quinoa, black bean & carrots
  • Okra Gumbo
    vegan gumbo made of mix of pepper, corn, seaweed, tomato non gmo tofu, onion, garlic and spice; served over rice; looks good
  • Seitan "Shrimp" Po Boy
    seitan (the protein portion of wheat) cut in shrimp-sized bites, battered, dredged & deep-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2945 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; serving vegan soul food; check out her story; Other Recipes: Vegan Creole Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Southern Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Southern Cafe ($$)
(582 ratings)

2000 Macarthur Blvd Map It!
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 336-2013
southerncafe2000.com
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Oxtails
    top seller; slow cooked & smothered in house seasoned brown gravy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
582 ratings
serving Southern comfort food
Starling Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Starling DinerSee Starling Diner Video ($$)
(2076 ratings)

4114 E 3rd St Map It!
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 433-2041
www.starlingdiner.info
  • Double Cream Scones
    limited availability; baked every morning in small batches; served w/ house made Lemon Curd & Orange-Honey Butter; "the lightest, fluffiest, tender scone I think I've ever tried" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Pot Roast Bundle
    braised pot roast, polenta potatoes, caramelized onions, gravy wrapped in tortilla & topped w/ more gravy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2076 ratings
since 2007; serving breakfast & lunch only; Other Recipes: Polenta Potatoes
Sunflower Caffe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sunflower CaffeSee Sunflower Caffe Video ($$)
(1638 ratings)

421 1st St W Map It!
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-6645
www.sonomasunflower.com
  • Beef Borscht
    red soup of roasted meats, cabbage, potatoes, and beets; topped w/ dollop of sour cream
  • Grilled Lamb Burger
    fresh ground lamb blended with feta cheese & rubbed with house made harissa & black pepper, grilled to order & topped with homemade special chimichurri sauce; served on ciabatta roll; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1638 ratings
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