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Mom's Essential California Restaurants

Mom's Essential California Restaurants

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Created by Cameron Gidari • Updated On: March 7, 2017
Cascal is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

1. Cascal

7.9
400 Castro St (at California St), Mountain View, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 178 tips and reviews
Amber India is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

2. Amber India

377 Santana Row #1140, San Jose, CA
Indian Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Oren's Hummus Shop is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

3. Oren's Hummus Shop

8.8
126 Castro St (at W Evelyn Ave), Mountain View, CA
Israeli Restaurant · Downtown Mountain View · 67 tips and reviews
Veggie Garden is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

4. Veggie Garden

8.2
2465 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
DishDash is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

5. DishDash

9.0
190 S Murphy Ave (at W Washington Ave), Sunnyvale, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Heritage District · 156 tips and reviews
Evvia Estiatorio is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

6. Evvia Estiatorio

9.3
420 Emerson St (btwn Lytton & University Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Greek Restaurant · Downtown North · 124 tips and reviews
Garden Fresh Vegetarian Restaurant is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

7. Garden Fresh Vegetarian Restaurant

8.4
1245 W El Camino Real (at Shoreline Blvd), Mountain View, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Local Union 271 is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

8. Local Union 271

7.3
271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown North · 43 tips and reviews
Reposado is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

9. Reposado

8.0
236 Hamilton Ave (at Ramona St), Palo Alto, CA
Mexican Restaurant · University South · 163 tips and reviews
Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

10. Calafia Café & Market A Go-Go

855 El Camino Real (855 El Camino Real), Palo Alto, CA
American Restaurant · 151 tips and reviews
Greens Restaurant is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

11. Greens Restaurant

8.5
2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason, Building A) (Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews
Gracias Madre is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

12. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 253 tips and reviews
Shizen is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

13. Shizen

9.2
370 14th St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Mission District · 124 tips and reviews
Ananda Fuara is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

14. Ananda Fuara

1298 Market St (at Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Civic Center · 89 tips and reviews
Udupi Palace is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

15. Udupi Palace

8.6
1007 Valencia St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Mission District · 115 tips and reviews
Millennium is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

16. Millennium

8.3
5912 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Rockridge · 110 tips and reviews
Ike's Place is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

17. Ike's Place

9.2
1780 Mendocino Ave (at Dexter St.), Santa Rosa, CA
Sandwich Spot · 23 tips and reviews
Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

18. Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant

7.9
762 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 105 tips and reviews
Souley Vegan is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

19. Souley Vegan

301 Broadway (at 3rd St), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 83 tips and reviews
Nourish Cafe SF is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

20. Nourish Cafe SF

7.2
189 6th Ave (California St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Seed & Salt is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

21. Seed & Salt

2240 Chestnut St (Avila St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Marina District · 23 tips and reviews
Shangri-La Vegan is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

22. Shangri-La Vegan

8.4
4001 Linden St. (at 40th St.), Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · North Oakland · 15 tips and reviews
Golden Era Vegan is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

23. Golden Era Vegan

8.0
395 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Civic Center · 28 tips and reviews
South Pine Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

24. South Pine Cafe

8.5
110 S Pine St, Nevada City, CA
Breakfast Spot · 6 tips and reviews
Fudenjuce is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

25. Fudenjuce

7.0
815 Zion St, Nevada City, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Ike's Quarter Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

26. Ike's Quarter Cafe

8.3
401 Commercial St, Nevada City, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Crepeville is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

27. Crepeville

8.4
330 3rd St (at C St), Davis, CA
Creperie · Downtown Davis · 33 tips and reviews
Chickpeas Kitchen - Davis is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

28. Chickpeas Kitchen - Davis

640 W Covell Blvd (at Anderson Rd), Davis, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Central Davis · 2 tips and reviews
Café Bernardo is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

29. Café Bernardo

7.7
234 D St (at 3rd St), Davis, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Davis · 22 tips and reviews
The Mustard Seed is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

30. The Mustard Seed

7.1
222 D St (btwn 2nd & 3rd St), Davis, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Davis · 5 tips and reviews
Pluto's is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

31. Pluto's

500 1st St (at Richards Blvd), Davis, CA
Salad Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews
Kathmandu Kitchen is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

32. Kathmandu Kitchen

7.5
234 G St (at 3rd St), Davis, CA
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Davis · 14 tips and reviews
Raja's Tandoor is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

33. Raja's Tandoor

7.1
207 3rd St Ste 230 (at A St), Davis, CA
Indian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Yeti Restaurant is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

34. Yeti Restaurant

7.4
234 E St (at 3rd St), Davis, CA
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Davis · 4 tips and reviews
Preethi Indian Cuisine is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

35. Preethi Indian Cuisine

7.2
715 2nd St (at G St), Davis, CA
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Davis · 3 tips and reviews
Sweetie Pies is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

36. Sweetie Pies

7.8
577 Main St, Placerville, CA
Bakery · 29 tips and reviews
The Farm Table is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

37. The Farm Table

7.7
311 Main St, Placerville, CA
Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
The Cozmic Cafe & Pub is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

38. The Cozmic Cafe & Pub

594 Main St, Placerville, CA
Café · 14 tips and reviews
Z Pies is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

39. Z Pies

3182 Center St (Hwy 50), Placerville, CA
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Dametra Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

40. Dametra Cafe

8.8
Corner Of Ocean and Lincoln St (at Lincoln St.), Carmel, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 188 tips and reviews
Yafa is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

41. Yafa

7.8
Junipero St & 5th Ave NW, Carmel, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
La Bicyclette is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

42. La Bicyclette

8.7
Dolores St. (at 7th), Carmel, CA
French Restaurant · Carmel-by-the-Sea · 112 tips and reviews
Treehouse cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

43. Treehouse cafe

7.3
San Carlos St (Between 7th And 8th), Carmel, CA
Café · 22 tips and reviews
Little Napoli is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

44. Little Napoli

8.3
Dolores Street (7th Ave), Carmel, CA
Italian Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews
Katy's Place is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

45. Katy's Place

7.8
Mission St. (btw 5th & 6th), Carmel, CA
Breakfast Spot · 88 tips and reviews
Patisserie Boissiere is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

46. Patisserie Boissiere

8.4
Mission between Ocean & 7th (Ocean Ave), Carmel, CA
Bakery · 42 tips and reviews
First Awakenings is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

47. First Awakenings

8.7
125 Ocean View Blvd (Central Ave), Monterey, CA
Breakfast Spot · New Monterey · 131 tips and reviews
Hula's Island Grill is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

48. Hula's Island Grill

8.7
622 Lighthouse Ave (at Hoffman Ave), Monterey, CA
Restaurant · New Monterey · 119 tips and reviews
Passionfish is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

49. Passionfish

8.8
701 Lighthouse Ave (at Congress), Pacific Grove, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Schooners Monterey is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

50. Schooners Monterey

7.5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Cannery Row · 52 tips and reviews
Mediterranean Grill & Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

51. Mediterranean Grill & Cafe

8.6
1025 U St (at Tulare St), Fresno, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Central Fresno · 6 tips and reviews
Falafel's Drive-In is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

52. Falafel's Drive-In

8.8
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA
Falafel Restaurant · Central San Jose · 164 tips and reviews
Bill's Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

53. Bill's Cafe

8.7
2089 The Alameda (at Newhall St.), San Jose, CA
Breakfast Spot · Central San Jose · 84 tips and reviews
Maggiano’s Little Italy is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

54. Maggiano’s Little Italy

7.5
3055 Olin Ave (at S. Winchester Blvd.), San Jose, CA
Italian Restaurant · 98 tips and reviews
Veggie Grill is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

55. Veggie Grill

8.3
3055 Olin Ave., #1030 (at Santana Row), San Jose, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
Thali Indian Vegetarian is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

56. Thali Indian Vegetarian

3064 El Camino Real (at Calabazas Blvd), Santa Clara, CA
Indian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Novo Restaurant & Lounge is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

57. Novo Restaurant & Lounge

8.4
726 Higuera St (btwn Broad & Garden St.), San Luis Obispo, CA
Asian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Big Sky Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

58. Big Sky Cafe

8.2
1121 Broad St, San Luis Obispo, CA
New American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Firestone Grill is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

59. Firestone Grill

8.9
1001 Higuera St (at Osos St), San Luis Obispo, CA
BBQ Joint · 154 tips and reviews
Luna Red is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

60. Luna Red

8.5
1023 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Tapas Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
The Natural Cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

61. The Natural Cafe

698 Higuera St (at Broad St), San Luis Obispo, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Bliss cafe is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

62. Bliss cafe

8.1
778 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews
Oasis Restaurant & Catering is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

63. Oasis Restaurant & Catering

7.8
675 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Shalimar Resaurant is one of Mom's Essential California Restaurants.

64. Shalimar Resaurant

2115 Broad St (btwn Branch St. & Sandercock St.), San Luis Obispo, CA
Indian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews