The Best Thing I Ever Ate - California (p. 6)

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Pearl's Phat Burgers: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pearl's Phat Burgers [CLOSED]See Pearl's Phat Burgers Video ($$)
(329 ratings)

8 E Blithedale Ave Map It!
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-6010
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Burgers"
  • Phat Burger w/ Bacon & Cheese
    get phat burger w/ "the works" (3 slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, mayo); Tyler gets it rare
4.0 out of 5
329 ratings
[CLOSED]
Petit Trois: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Petit Trois ($$$)
(763 ratings)

718 N Highland Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 468-8916
petittrois.com
  • Napoleon
    bruleed puff pastry w/ Tahitian vanilla bean pastry cream & powdered sugar; looks good
4.0 out of 5
763 ratings
est. 2014; intimate Parisian-style bistro specializing in classic French dishes from award-winning classically trained chef
Philippe the Original: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Philippe the OriginalSee Philippe the Original Video ($)
(6911 ratings)

1001 N Alameda St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 628-3781
www.philippes.com
  • Roast Beef French Dipped Sandwich
    $5.75 at airtime; ask for double-dip; looks good; Wolfgang recommends adding horseradish mustard
4.0 out of 5
6911 ratings
#96 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); birthplace of French dipped sandwich; long lines; Los Angeles' oldest sandwich shop; cash only; "my favorite fast food restaurant"-Wolfgang Puck
PieTisserie: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
PieTisserie ($$)
(343 ratings)

1225 Fourth St Map It!
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 343-9628
www.pietisserie.com
  • Raspberry Pie in Chocolate Crust
    2-lb raspberry filling in dark chocolate double crust; "bursting in your mouth!" -Jamika Pessoa; looks good
4.0 out of 5
343 ratings
opened in 2010; acclaimed pie shop offering modern spins on familiar classics, plus local delivery & coast-to-coast shipping
Pizzana: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
PizzanaSee Pizzana Video ($$)
(1040 ratings)

11712 San Vicente Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 481-7108
pizzana.com
  • Cacio e Pepe Pizza
    provoloncino d’agerola, fior di latte, parmigiano crema, cracked black pepper; "it's perfection!" -Katie Lee
4.0 out of 5
1040 ratings
est. 2017; thin-crust pizza w/ handmade dough, San Marzano tomatoes & "fior di latte" mozzarella; gluten-free & vegan options available
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar ($$)
(2771 ratings)

1800 Sawtelle Blvd Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 444-1411
www.plancheck.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
  • Dynamite Crab Dip
    Dungeness crab meat w/ masago, tomato, nori, "dynamite" sauce, bechamel sauce & ciabatta toast; "everything you want in a dip x100" -Brad Miller
4.0 out of 5
2771 ratings
est. 2012; serving modern American comfort food in a small plate format along w/ unique cocktails, premium whiskeys & craft beers; multiple locations
Preux & Proper: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Preux & Proper [CLOSED] ($$)
(1416 ratings)

840 S Spring St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90014
(213) 896-0090
  • Pork Neck Gravy Poutine
    hand cut fries, gioia burrata, guajillo, bacon ends, Memphis rib rub; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1416 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2014; known for elevated Southern food & frozen daiquiris
Ranch House: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Ranch HouseSee Ranch House Video ($$$)
(630 ratings)

500 S Lomita Ave Map It!
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-2360
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Grilled"
  • Grilled Diver Scallops
    "one of Paul Newman's favorite restaurants"-Cat Cora
4.0 out of 5
630 ratings
Redbird: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Redbird ($$$)
(1777 ratings)

114 E 2nd St Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 788-1191
redbird.la
  • Barbecue Smoked Tofu
    seasoned w/ secret bbq rub, refrigerated overnight, smoked w/ applewood chips, soaked in bbq sauce, then grilled w/ red wine truffle sauce; served w/ beluga lentils, swiss chard & curried carrot nage; "it redefines bbq!" -Aaron Sanchez
4.0 out of 5
1777 ratings
opened in 2015; located inside former cathedral; modern American food w/ brunch, dinner & happy hour menus
Republique: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
RepubliqueSee Republique Video ($$)
(6760 ratings)

624 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(310) 362-6115
republiquela.com
  • Mango & Passion Fruit Cream Pie
    passion fruit, custard, whipped cream & mangoes in a homemade crust; "almost as good as s**" -Wolfgang Puck
  • Mushroom Toast
    house-cured ham, spinach, hollandaise, red wine sauce, scrambled eggs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
6760 ratings
opened in 2013; modern French dishes plus baked goods & cocktails; looks like an outdoor European restaurant
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Combos"
  • Waffles and fried chicken
    recommend eating both together at same time; Duff adds hot sauce also
4.0 out of 5
4381 ratings
#2 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1975; celebrities who have eaten here: Snoop Dogg, CNN's Larry King & David Beckham; multiple locations
Samosa House and Bharat Bazaar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Samosa House and Bharat BazaarSee Samosa House and Bharat Bazaar Video ($)
(1120 ratings)

11510 W Washington Blvd Map It!
Culver City, CA 90066
(310) 398-6766
www.samosahouse.net
  • Samosas
    stuffed deep-fried Indian pastry; served w/ 2 sauces (green-mint, cilantro-base & red-date, tamarin chutney), try w/ both together; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1120 ratings
opened in 1979; Indian grocery store
  • Escovitch Snapper
    fried & cooked in vinegar based sauce w/ carrots & onions
4.0 out of 5
795 ratings
est. 2009; Caribbean restaurant serving lunch & dinner, w/ soups, seafood, meat & vegan specialties
Scarlett Begonia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Scarlett Begonia ($$)
(979 ratings)

21 W Victoria St Map It!
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 770-2143
scarlettbegonia.net
  • Yukon Gold Cinnamon Roll
    dough made from boiled potatoes (key ingredient); rolled w/ cinnamon-sugar mixture, proofed & baked; topped w/ cream cheese icing; looks good
4.0 out of 5
979 ratings
est 2011; local, organic "thoughtful food" w/ full bar & bakery
Schmidt's: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Schmidt's [CLOSED]See Schmidt's Video ($$)
(583 ratings)

2400 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 401-0200
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Fruit"
  • Apple Strudel
    w/ whipped cream; assembled in a deep-dish pan rather than rolled; looks good
4.0 out of 5
583 ratings
[CLOSED]; German restaurant
Scopa Italian Roots: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Scopa Italian Roots ($$$)
(1507 ratings)

2905 Washington Blvd Map It!
Venice, CA 90292
(310) 821-1100
www.scopaitalianroots.com
  • Rice Ball
    meat sauce, peas, ricotta & mozzarella encased in rice, breaded then deep fried; served w/ tomato sauce, parmesan & parsley; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1507 ratings
opened in 2013; New York inspired old-school Italian gastropub
SolBar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
SolBarSee SolBar Video ($$$)
(1229 ratings)

755 Silverado Trl Map It!
Calistoga, CA 94515
(855) 318-4688
www.solagecalistoga.com/d...
  • Steak Frites
    Wagyu beef (lots of marbling) topped w/ veal stock-red wine Bordelaise sauce; fries are twice-fried; "best steak frites I've ever had in my life...might be better than (in) France"-John Besh; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1229 ratings
"California soul food"; warm interior features a woodsy-chic vibe inside overlooking a spacious outdoor patio where you can dine and unwind by the firepit while taking in spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges
Spago: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
SpagoSee Spago Video ($$$$)
(2385 ratings)

176 N Canon Dr Map It!
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 385-0880
www.wolfgangpuck.com/rest...
  • Kaiserschmarrn
    kaiser="emperor"; schmarrn="mishmash"; Austrian pancake traditionally served on Sunday afternoons to children as their dinner; souffle-like pancake served on bed of sauteed strawberries
4.0 out of 5
2385 ratings
flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group; awarded the 2005 Outstanding Service Award by the James Beard Foundation
Sqirl: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
SqirlSee Sqirl Video ($$)
(2264 ratings)

720 N Virgil Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 284-8147
sqirlla.com
  • Sorrel Pesto Rice Bowl
    Kokuho rose brown rice, sorrel pesto (nut free), preserved meyer lemon, lacto-fermented hot sauce, watermelon radish, french sheep feta, poached egg; "it's gorgeous! but also incredibly delicious" -Monti Carlo
4.0 out of 5
2264 ratings
est. 2011; started as a jam company & evolved into a breakfast & lunch cafe; sustainably serving locally sourced ingredients
State Bird Provisions: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
State Bird Provisions ($$$)
(3087 ratings)

1529 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 795-1272
statebirdsf.com
  • Sourdough Sauerkraut Pecorino & Ricotta Pancakes
    top-selling pancake; sourdough, pecorino & ricotta pancakes w/ dehydrated sauerkraut powder; Alton loved it so much he got three orders in a row
4.0 out of 5
3087 ratings
est. 2012; Michelin star-winning contemporary American cuisine; named for quail & small plates on Dim sum-style carts
Straw Catering: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Straw Catering [CLOSED]See Straw Catering Video ($$)
(1754 ratings)

203 Octavia Blvd Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-3663
  • Donut Breakfast Sandwich
    house donuts w/ vanilla bean glaze, fried egg, cheddar jack cheese & avocado, served w/ hash browns; "some scientific evolution of flavors!" -Shinmin Li; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
1754 ratings
[CLOSED]; themed restaurant w/ carnival fare
Swan Oyster Depot: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Swan Oyster Depot ($$)
(3150 ratings)

1517 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1101
  • Crab Louie Salad
    iceberg lettuce, seasonal crab meat & legs, Louis dressing & crab fat infused vinaigrette
4.0 out of 5
3150 ratings
opened in 1903; neighborhood seafood eatery & fish market
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Crazy Good"
  • Matterhorn Cake
    chocolate cake
4.0 out of 5
422 ratings
Sycamore Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sycamore Kitchen ($$)
(965 ratings)

143 S La Brea Ave Map It!
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 939-0151
www.thesycamorekitchen.co...
  • Oatmeal Toffee Cookies
    homemade oatmeal cookie w/ melted toffee center; "a little present to yourself!" -Katie Pix
4.0 out of 5
965 ratings
opened in 2012; house made baked goods & savory treats, plus breakfast & lunch
Tadich Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tadich GrillSee Tadich Grill Video ($$$)
(2692 ratings)

240 California St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-1849
www.tadichgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
  • Sand Dab Filets
    flat fish similar to halibut or flounder dipped in eggwash, flour, breaded and pan-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2692 ratings
established in 1849; oldest restaurant in California (3rd oldest in U.S.); San Francisco institution
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California

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