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Best Bistro Restaurants in California

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82.9
#1

Lucerne California

Lucerne Euro Market & Bistro

For a relaxed meal, Lucerne Euro Market & Bistro is a place to keep in mind.

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82.5
#2

Rutherford California

The Bistro at Inglenook

For your next night out, The Bistro at Inglenook is a place to keep in mind.

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82.3
#3

San Mateo California

The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar

For dinner with friends, The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar is one table worth exploring.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

Lucerne Euro Market & Bistro

Lucerne, California

25
82.9
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#2

The Bistro at Inglenook

Rutherford, California

3
82.5
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#3

The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar

San Mateo, California

2
82.3
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#4

TISZA BISTRO

Healdsburg, California

4
81.8
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#5

Bully's East Prime Bistro Sports Bar

San Diego, California

1
80.8
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#6

Le Castel

Roseville, California

2
80.5
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#7

THE CORNER Mercantile & Eatery

San Diego, California

1
80.1
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#8

Mimi's Cafe

Corona, California

1
79.6
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#9

Fuzio Universal Bistro

Modesto, California

1
79.4
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#10

The Grill on Main

La Quinta, California

1
78.9
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#11

Wild Goat Bistro

Petaluma, California

4
78.5
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#12

Bistro Bravado

Sacramento, California

1
78.3
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#13

Cafe La Haye

Sonoma, California

3
78.2
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#14

Lighthouse Bistro Global Cuisine

Monterey, California

2
78.1
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#15

Betos Italian Bistro

Simi Valley, California

3
77.9
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#16

Rabalais' Bistro

Santa Paula, California

9
77.9
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#17

Mimi's Cafe

La Quinta, California

1
77.8
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#18

Simple Simon's Bakery & Bistro

Riverside, California

1
77.5
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#19

Mimi's Cafe

Downey, California

1
77.3
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#20

Underwood Bar and Bistro

Graton, California

29
77.3
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#21

S'wich Bistro

Irvine, California

3
76.9
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#22

Casa Bistro

Laguna Beach, California

1
76.9
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#23

Max's Bistro & Bar

Fresno, California

1
76.7
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#24

Bistro Vida

Menlo Park, California

1
76.6
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#25

Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

Pasadena, California

1
76.6
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#1

Casa Bistro

Laguna Beach, California

76.9
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#2

The Grill on Main

La Quinta, California

78.9
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#3

Le Marais Bakery

Mill Valley, California

74.7
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