California Restaurants
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Editor's Pick
Brix's primary style could be defined as Seasonal California cuisine. Whenever possible, we use local produce, some of which comes from our vegetable & herb garden. Our Chefs believe in healthful and flavorful cooking, something that will challenge the palate without overcomplicating the experience.
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Located at 807 Main Street, near the new Third Street bridge and an integral part of the new Napa Waterfront District, Pilar is a major contribution to the renaissance of historic downtown Napa. The 49-seat restaurant is an oasis of cool re-straint to highlight the "contemporary Napa Valley" menu created by the husband and wife pair.
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Note: This restaurant is no longer open! Jordan’s at the Claremont Hotel and Spa exudes an air of quiet elegance and tranquil beauty. Whether enjoying a languid Sunday brunch on the patio or an intimate evening with the twinkling Bay Area skyline for a backdrop, Jordan’s diners are treated to a comfortable and distinguished experience. Executive Chef Thomas Hanson and Chef de Cuisine Hafid Chakri have created a memorable menu of epicurean delights with a fresh and distinctive Californian influence. Their inclusion of a separate vegetarian menu among their dining offerings adds to Jordan’s detail-oriented and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring an …
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Masa’s has mastered elegant simplicity. Executive chef Gregory Short continues the Masa tradition of exquisitely prepared and well-paired contemporary French dishes presented in a select assortment of tasting menus. Masa’s menu is trimmed of excess fat, leaving only the most succulent and high quality of dishes organized into overwhelmingly indulgent six and nine-course dinners. Like its pared-down menu, Masa’s décor exudes a confident and precise minimalism. Dark chocolate walls contrast with stark white tablecloths, while vases filled with pink and white roses and black and white toile chairs add notes of pastoral charm. The overall effect suggests Masa’s is a …
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Stepping into Circolo Restaurant, you know you’ve arrived. This uber-chic restaurant and lounge is splint into four distinct spaces that aim to cater to every social occasion. Subdued lighting and contemporary plays on Asian architecture provide the backdrop to an equally sophisticated menu. Signature dishes include the Pan Seared Sonoma Artisan Farm Foie Gras and the Six Hour Braise Short Ribs. Other Asian Fusion favorites include the Coconut Black Tiger Shrimp and the Shichimi Togarashi Lamb Racks. When enjoying a signature dish, we suggest sampling a signature dink or two as well: the Hibiscus Angel Margarita might be a nice …
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Unfortunately, the restaurant is no longer in business! Owner and Chef Laurent Katgely, formerly of the Mission’s prominent Foreign Cinema, has created a unique dining experience in a deceivingly large updated industrial space. Heated patio seating in the front is nestled in a sheltered garden of olive trees and fragrant flowers and herbs. And there is even a sandbox off to the side for the little ones to entertain themselves while you feast. The menu pays homage to Katgely’s native France while staying true to the California trend of using the freshest seasonal ingredients in specialties like the Bouillabaise, Sauteed …
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Eos of Cole Valley prides itself on its unique variety of California and Asian-Fusion dishes. With a dark interior filled with décor from both sides of the Pacific, it would appear that the food is not the only fusion in this dual cultured restaurant. Named after the goddess of the dawn in Greek mythology, Eos presents itself not only as a restaurant, but also as a wine bar with a worldly and varied list of fine wines. Only the freshest ingredients from local farms are allowed in the dishes that Eos serves to its hungry customers. With such a fresh …
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Located in Palo Alto, Manta is a modern casual establishment that serves Indian cuisine. However, Manta hasn’t left the Indian culinary tradition. They still serve healthy, fresh, and shareable dishes that you, your family, and friends will enjoy. In addition to keep the establishment family friendly, Manta offers a broad selection of entrees in two sizes: individual and shareable. This keeps the act of dinner a family event. The food and dinner table acts as bridge to cross, visit, and understand to your friends and families lives. This is Mantra’s mantra.
