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Recommend restaurants in California for May

The 10 best restaurants in California

Establishment type

Meal type

Cuisines

Western cuisine
Bars/bistros
Quick bites
Latin American cuisine

Price

Cheap eats
Mid-range
Fine dining

Online options & offers

Reserve online
Delivery

Traveler rating

3+
4+
5

Opening hours

Open Now
0:00 AM～5:00 AM
5:00 AM～10:00 AM
10:00 AM～2:00 PM

Dietary restrictions

Halal
Vegan options
Gluten-free
Vegetarian friendly

MICHELIN Guide

3 MICHELIN stars
2 MICHELIN stars
1 MICHELIN star

Great for

Sea View
Photogenic
Prime location
Terrace

Features

Take out
Outdoor Seating
Parking
Booster Seats

Updated in 2026

b. patisserie

4.7/5
9 review
$$-$$$
Bakery

Hon's Wun-Tun House

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Cantonese cuisine

Il Pastaio

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles
4/5
6 review
$$-$$$
Reservation available
Western cuisine

The Raymond 1886 - Modern American Cuisine & Craft Cocktails in Pasadena

No. 17 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles
4/5
7 review
$$-$$$
Reservation available
Western cuisine

Nopalito

4/5
10 review
$$-$$$
Latin American cuisine

The Apple Pan

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles
4.3/5
16 review
$$-$$$
Coffee shop

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in San Francisco
4/5
8 review
$$-$$$
Asian cuisine

Meat On Ocean

No. 19 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles
4/5
4 review
$$-$$$
Reservation available
Seafood

In-N-Out Burger

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Western cuisine

Red Lobster

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Western cuisine

Chili's Grill & Bar

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Western cuisine

Pink's Hot Dogs

No. 13 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles
5/5
46 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

4.5/5
30 review
$$$$
Western cuisine

In-N-Out Burger

4.2/5
43 review
$
Quick bites

Sotto Mare

No. 8 of Must-Visit Restaurants in San Francisco
4.5/5
11 review
$$-$$$
Seafood

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

No. 10 of Must-Visit Restaurants in San Francisco
4.5/5
17 review
$$-$$$
Seafood

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

No. 17 of Must-Visit Restaurants in San Francisco
4.3/5
25 review
$$-$$$
Seafood

House of Prime Rib

No. 5 of Must-Visit Restaurants in San Francisco
4.3/5
9 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

Kitchen Story

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in San Francisco
4.3/5
6 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

Mario's Peruvian & Seafood

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Los Angeles
3.7/5
7 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

Chapeau

4/5
17 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

4.4/5
43 review
$$-$$$
Seafood

Lawry's The Prime Rib

4.7/5
12 review
$$-$$$
Reservation available
Western cuisine

John's Grill

4.6/5
16 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant

4.3/5
10 review
$$-$$$
Seafood

71Above

4.4/5
11 review
$$-$$$
Western cuisine

New Capital Seafood Restaurant

5/5
21 review
$$-$$$
Seafood

The Palms

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Western cuisine

Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar

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Western cuisine

XOX Truffles

5/5
13 review
$$-$$$
Bakery