Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California (p. 9)

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Studio Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Studio DinerSee Studio Diner Video ($$)
(2123 ratings)

4701 Ruffin Rd Map It!
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 715-6400
www.studiodiner.com
  • Lobster Roll
    6 oz. of fresh Maine lobster w/ light mayo & celery; New England style, served on a grilled & buttered New England frank roll w/ Studio fries or coleslaw
  • Monte Cristo Sandwich
    battered & fried sandwich stuffed w/ turkey, ham, Swiss & cheddar cheeses w/ raspberry preserves
  • Samson's Steak Sandwich
    sliced & marinated prime rib sauteed w/ spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts & onion; topped w/ mozzarella & served on a grilled roll
  • "The Gaucho" Steak Sandwich
    butterflied filet mignon tip on a torta roll; w/ chimichurri, chipotle cream, arugula & pickled onions; served w/ sweet potato fries
  • Lobster Pot Pie
    lobster bisque, peas, carrots, lobster claw & pie crust
  • Whole Belly Ipswich Clams
    deep fried & served w/ tartar sauce
3.5 out of 5
2123 ratings
neon-lighted diner w/ 1940s decor; "Do the time warp down Ruffin Road" (from its website)
Tee Off Bar & Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tee Off Bar & Grill [CLOSED]See Tee Off Bar & Grill Video ($$)
(539 ratings)

3129 Clement St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-5439
  • Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop
    with achiote & apricot relish over garlic mash and deep fried sweet corn; "up there w/ some of the best chops I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Paul's Crafty Mac & Cheese
    signature dish; blend of four cheeses with pancetta on ziti pasta; looks good
3.5 out of 5
539 ratings
[CLOSED]; "Five Star Dive Bar" (from website)
Tuetano Taqueria: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tuetano Taqueria [CLOSED]See Tuetano Taqueria Video ($$)
(288 ratings)

2540 Congress St Map It!
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 856-7013
  • Bone Marrow Birria Taco
    stewed shredded beef, bone (w/ bone marrow), onions, cilantro; you need to dig the marrow from the bone onto the taco; "100-percent indulgent" -Guy Fieri
3.5 out of 5
288 ratings
[CLOSED]; real taste of Mexican culture; shares kitchen w/ Mar Rustico; guest appearance: Troy Johnson, food critic for San Diego Magazine
Wild Plum Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Wild Plum CafeSee Wild Plum Cafe Video ($$)
(1045 ratings)

731 Munras Ave Map It!
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 646-3109
thewildplumcafe.com
  • Porchetta
    slow roasted pork belly filled w/ pork shoulder, fennel, onions & carrots
3.5 out of 5
1045 ratings
opened in 1999; urban bistro & social hub that provides fresh, organic, made-with-care food & a comfortable, hospitable atmosphere that fosters community discussion & vitality; everything made from scratch except ketchup & mustard; Other Recipes: Oxtail Soup
Willie Bird's Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Willie Bird's Restaurant [CLOSED]See Willie Bird's Restaurant Video ($$)
(334 ratings)

1150 Santa Rosa Ave Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 542-0861
     
3.5 out of 5
334 ratings
[CLOSED]
Don Chow Tacos: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Don Chow Tacos [CLOSED] ($)
(267 ratings)

Los Angeles, CA
(626) 502-8328
  • Chimale
    Chinese-Mexican tamales filled w/ Kung Pao chicken or Chinese BBQ pork; includes a side of Chimale salsa made with crushed tomatoes; Guy got the Kung Pao chicken
  • Chinese BBQ Pork Taco
    most popular; come with onions, cilantro, salsa
3.0 out of 5
267 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; taco truck serving "Chino-meets-Latino" fusion cuisine blends Chinese and Mexican flavors; location varies daily...go to their Twitter or Facebook page to find current location; Other Recipes: Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
Johnny Garlic's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Johnny Garlic's [CLOSED]See Johnny Garlic's Video ($$)
(449 ratings)

1460 Farmers Ln Map It!
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 571-1800
  • Onion Tortilla Cake
    fan favorite; Guy Fieri mom's recipe; carmelized onion-mayo mix layered w/ tortillas (12 layers high), refrigerated, slice & grilled; served w/ side of camelized-onion mix; looks good
  • Sashimi Won Tacos
    cross between sushi & Mexican; raw sashimi-grade Ahi, mango Jicama salsa & Wasabi soy served in deep-fried wontons shaped as a taco shell; double-gold winner in Sonoma County Harvest Fair; "hands down one of my favorite appetizers here"-Guy Fieri; looks good
3.0 out of 5
449 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1996; Guy Fieri's first-opened restaurant (Guy's parents mortgaged their house right before they were to retire to finance it); Other Recipes: Cedar Plank Salmon | Garlic & Rosemary Mashed Potatoes | Peppered Steak w/ Cabernet Balsamic Sauce | Tiramisu
Mad Greek: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mad Greek ($$)
(2101 ratings)

72112 Baker Blvd Map It!
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4354
www.themadgreekcafe.com
  • Gyro
    lamb & beef
  • Spanakopita
    spinach pie: filling is chopped spinach, onions, feta cheese
3.0 out of 5
2101 ratings
middle of the desert between L.A. & Vegas; tacky "eccentric" decor; crowded
Santa Cruz Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Santa Cruz Diner ($)
(1556 ratings)

909 Ocean St Map It!
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-7151
www.santacruzdiner.com
  • Pho
    noodle soup; choice of beef or chicken (Guy had beef); looks good
  • Vietnamese Spring Roll
    hand-rolled & stuffed w/ shrimp, rice noodles, pork, lettuce & mint; not fried; served w/ peanut sauce; served 11a until gone
3.0 out of 5
1556 ratings
est. 1998; NJ-style & Vietnamese cuisine; mission is to provide good value, great "home-style" food and friendly service at reasonable prices; Other Recipes: Shrimp & Salmon Cakes
Zazu Kitchen & Farm: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Zazu Kitchen & Farm [CLOSED] ($$)
(508 ratings)

6770 McKinley St Map It!
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 523-4814
3.0 out of 5
508 ratings
[CLOSED]; roadside restaurant; farm-to-table growing much of their own produce; proclaimed as "pig paradise" by Food & Wine magazine; won Aspen Grand Cochon "Prince of Porc" award (2011); moved to new location...formerly a roadside restaurant located at 3535 Guerneville Rd in Santa Rosa
Grand Harbor: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grand Harbor ($$)
(397 ratings)

1492 Old Bayshore Hwy Map It!
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-9988
grandharborsf.com
  • Chicken Feet
    boiled chicken feet, deep-fried, re-boiled & sauced
  • Lobster in Garlic Sauce
  • Pork Buns
    round bun filled w/ sweet BBQ pork filling; looks good
2.5 out of 5
397 ratings
serving dim sum (w/ rolling carts) lunch or dinner w/ a breathtaking view of the San Francisco Bay; co-owned by chef Benny Lin & brother
Joe's Cable Car Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joe's Cable Car Restaurant [CLOSED]See Joe's Cable Car Restaurant Video ($$)
(962 ratings)

4320 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 334-6699
  • Bacon Burger
    2nd top seller
  • Cable Fresh Ground Beef Steak
    Guy's favorite burger at restaurant; top seller
  • Patty Melt
    Guy's 2nd favorite burger at restaurant; 3rd top seller
2.5 out of 5
962 ratings
[CLOSED]; open in 1965; neon decor; meat trimmed and ground fresh daily
  • Pretzel
    option of sweet or salty; Guy got w/ salt & side of dipping cheese
  pretzel cart; one of Guy Fieri's first businesses (started in 6th grade); cart donated to Ferndale Elementary School for school fundraising
Bubba's Fine Diner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bubba's Fine Diner [CLOSED]
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566 San Anselmo Ave Map It!
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 459-6862
  • Ahi Tuna Potstickers
    fresh ahi tuna seasoned w/ fresh ginger,scallions & poached, then grilled & served over spinach w/ ginger soy sauce; "up there in some of the best pot stickers I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Softshell Crab BLT
    seasonal; two deep fried soft shell crabs, Applewood bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato & garlic basil aioli on sourdough
out of 5
0 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1985; "strive for all local and organic" (from its website)
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California

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