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20 favorite restaurants - California

20 favorite restaurants - California

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Created by Olimpia Newlove • Updated On: August 28, 2011

I can't pick 20 from all over so I'll chose my favs from Cali & then move onto other places when I have more time.

Sushi Plantation is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

1. Sushi Plantation

7.7
28621 Marguerite Pkwy Ste B-2 (at Avery Pkwy), Mission Viejo, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: FAVORITE SUSHI PLACE HANDS DOWN

The Rooftop Lounge is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

2. The Rooftop Lounge

8.5
1289 S Coast Hwy (Cress St.), Laguna Beach, CA
Cocktail Bar · The Village · 62 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Great appetizers & drinks. Happy hour there is bomb too! Not to mention the view is terrific!

Hapa J's is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

3. Hapa J's

8.4
2016 S El Camino Real (Http://www.hapajs.com), San Clemente, CA
Asian Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Ahi Poke bowl for 5 bucks? Awesome!

Beachfire Bar & Grill is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

4. Beachfire Bar & Grill

7.7
204 Avenida del Mar (Avenida Cabrillo), San Clemente, CA
Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Not only is the food great but monday nights go there for some Smokey Karaoki!

The Cellar is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

5. The Cellar

8.9
156 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente, CA
Wine Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: The menu isn't extensive but everything on it is wonderful. Plus, what it lacks in food variety it makes up in Wine & Beer - WIN!

Mozambique is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

6. Mozambique

7.7
1740 S Coast Hwy (Agate), Laguna Beach, CA
Steakhouse · 54 tips and reviews
Ramos House Cafe is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

7. Ramos House Cafe

8.5
31752 Los Rios St (at Verdugo), San Juan Capistrano, CA
Breakfast Spot · 49 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Get anything - it's all absolutely to DIE for

The Village Idiot is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

8. The Village Idiot

8.0
7383 Melrose Ave (at Martel Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Mid-City West · 131 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: English-pub type feel with a very slick edge to it. I had the cheese sandwich filled up with jalapeno & white beans & arugula - SO GOOD. the breakfast options look pretty fantastic too

Zen 5 Sushi is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

9. Zen 5 Sushi

8.2
1130 Garnet Ave (btwn Everts & Dawes St), San Diego, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 17 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Always try out new sushi places & this one didn't let me down at all. Go for it!

Caspian is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

10. Caspian

7.1
14100 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA
Persian Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Mahe Restaurant is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

11. Mahe Restaurant

24961 Dana Point Harbor Dr (Golden Lantern), Dana Point, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Mahe is known for its out of the box concepts for sushi. I'm a fan of the ones where they use cucumber instead of rice - try out the Lollipop roll

Natraj Cuisine of India is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

12. Natraj Cuisine of India

7.4
998 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA
Indian Restaurant · The Village · 5 tips and reviews
La Tiendita is one of 20 favorite restaurants - California.

13. La Tiendita

7.7
114 Avenida Victoria (El Camino Real), San Clemente, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Olimpia N.Olimpia Newlove: Smallest hole in the wall EVER - but the food is SO SO SO AUTHENTIC AND GOOD. Breakfast burritos there are unparalleled