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Trending Californian restaurant in the United States

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#26

number5kitchen

place San Carlos, California

trending_up+8.2pts
72.8
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#27

Coast

place Santa Monica, California

trending_up+8.1pts
77.5
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#28

Patrona

place Ukiah, California

trending_up+8.1pts
77.4
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#29

Atrium Glendale

place Glendale, California

trending_up+7.9pts
73.7
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#30

Sol Grill

place Newport Beach, California

trending_up+7.7pts
83.7
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#31

Provisions

place Vallejo, California

trending_up+7.6pts
77.1
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#32

Crescent Bistro

place Pleasant Hill, California

trending_up+7.5pts
77.9
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#33

Chez Noir

place Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

trending_up+7.3pts
69.4
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#34

Riverwalk burgers and grill

place Riverside, California

trending_up+7.3pts
63.8
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#35

Gypsy Bistro

place Lockeford, California

trending_up+7.1pts
77.0
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#36

Stanley's Restaurant

place Los Angeles, California

trending_up+7.1pts
76.5
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#37

Eos & Nyx

place San Jose, California

trending_up+7.1pts
71.5
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#38

The Cottage Encinitas

place Encinitas, California

trending_up+7.0pts
72.5
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#39

The Cutting Board Restaurant & Bar

place San Bernardino, California

trending_up+7.0pts
70.9
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#40

Valley

place Sonoma, California

trending_up+6.9pts
79.8
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#41

Alder & Sage

place Long Beach, California

trending_up+6.9pts
78.8
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#42

The Peasant & The Pear

place Danville, California

trending_up+6.9pts
77.1
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#43

Slanted Tree Kitchen & Taproom

place Fairfield, California

trending_up+6.8pts
74.3
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#44

Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings

place Carlsbad, California

trending_up+6.7pts
76.8
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#45

Boxwood Restaurant & Bar

place West Hollywood, California

trending_up+6.7pts
76.3
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#46

Bulle

place Fresno, California

trending_up+6.7pts
65.6
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#47

Madcap

place San Anselmo, California

trending_up+6.5pts
82.6
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#48

Main Street Bistro & Piano Bar-Cabaret

place Guerneville, California

trending_up+6.5pts
74.8
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#49

State & Fig

place Santa Barbara, California

trending_up+6.5pts
67.9
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#50

Fresh Corn Grill - Westwood

place Los Angeles, California

trending_up+6.4pts
77.5
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

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