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Best Modern European Restaurants in California
Honouring the top spots in California.
A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in California, and discover what puts each one at the top.
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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
#1
The Little Door
Los Angeles, California
2
80.7
#2
CasaDamí
Newport Beach, California
2
75.9
#3
Destroyer
Culver City, California
2
75.5
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#4
Phil Trani's
Long Beach, California
2
73.9
#5
Bistro Tupaz
San Jose, California
1
69.1
#6
Q Terrace Restaurant Bar
Laguna Beach, California
1
69.0
#7
Johannes
Palm Springs, California
1
65.7
#8
The Luce Room
San Francisco, California
1
64.7
#9
Massilia
Santa Monica, California
2
18.1
#10
ROUX
Carmel Valley Village, California
7
14.4
#11
Eufforiya Restaurant
Los Angeles, California
1
13.8
#12
Cibo 7 Ristorante & Spirits
Roseville, California
1
12.9
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