Dining in California
Dining
California is the largest producer of fresh produce and specialty meat products in the United States and this is reflected in their dining establishments. Often the trendsetter, Californian dining is world class from the big cities to rural communities.
Fast Facts
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Capital City
Sacramento
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Population
38 million
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Time Zone
Pacific Time Zone (GMT -8)
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Restaurants across California
📍 California dining
3827 mapped restaurants in California
Where to Eat by City

Los Angeles
Whether you are looking for a 5 star restaurant, a chic café or gourmet hotdog, you will easily find it is Los Angeles. LA’s food scene reflects its vibrant and diverse population and is often defined by its surrounding neighborhood’s.

San Francisco
Dining in San Francisco is a culinary adventure, offering a diverse array of culinary delights. From fresh seafood at Fisherman's Wharf to international cuisine in the Mission District, the city caters to every palate. Renowned for its farm-to-table ethos, Michelin-starred restaurants, and vibrant food scene, San Francisco promises a gastronomic experience that reflects its cultural diversity and innovative spirit.

Anaheim

San Diego
San Diego’s dining and restaurant scene takes the best in International flavours and combines it with local Californian and Cali-Baja flavours to create something unique. You will find many recognised chefs cooking up a feast along the San Diego Coast.

San Jose

Fresno

Sacramento
Where to Eat by Region

California North Coast

North Bay Area

San Francisco Peninsula

Monterey Bay

California Central Coast

East Bay Area

Orange County
Dining in Orange County is a culinary adventure. Many recognised chefs are setting up establishments across the cities of the OC with dining from a fine dining beach side restaurant to a laid back local neighbourhood establishment.

San Diego County Area

Inland Empire

Deserts

San Joaquin Valley

High Sierra

Gold Country

Sacramento Valley

Shasta Cascade

California's Channel Islands
Featured places to eat
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Panxa Cocina
3937 East Broadway
Panxa Cocina is a Southwestern and New Mexican-inspired restaurant with an agave-focused bar on East Broadway in Long Beach.
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Hooters San Diego
410 Market Street
Hooters is a globally recognised restaurant chain renowned for its attractive female staff and specialises is chicken wings.
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Mélisse
1104 Wilshire Blvd
Melisse is a well-recognised and award winning French restaurant located in Santa Monica that has received 2 Michelin Stars and is rated 5 stars by Forbes. Melisse promises an unparalleled dining experience and private rooms are available.
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