Known for its diverse collection of ethnic restaurants, California, offers diners some of the finest foods in the country. The following restaurants stand out as truly exceptional examples of great dining and deserve a place in the list of Best Restaurants In California Of 2010.

O-Bar

This West Hollywood restaurant and lounge is patterned after the legendary fantasy city of Atlantis. With opulent architecture and unique menu featuring comfort foods such as mac and cheese and fried chicken, it is definitely one of the best after restaurants in California. Fish, beef and other chicken specialties served are fresh, rightly flavored and delicious. Food is served in both the main dining room and lounge and a varied wine list and cocktails are available. Ambiance is sure to delight and enchant you.

Kous Kous

The restaurant not only serves Moroccan food but the entire feel and look of it is Moroccan right from the Moroccan lanterns to the fabrics used. The flavors and food, especially the lamb tagine is salivating. Sample from a selection of Moroccan tapas, including chicken brochette, or order a main dish, such as the succulent veggie berber tagine. If you have not had a Moroccan fare ever, this is the place to start with.

Spencer's Restaurant

Spencer's Restaurant features American, European and Pacific Rim cuisine. Some of the favorites that you must try include, Long Island breast of duck with blueberry port reduction, veal chop Milanese with meyer lemon pan sauce and, Dover sole with lemon brown butter sauce. It's a favorite spot for weddings and other special events. The ambiance is elegant, stylish, chic yet relaxed and casual. Spencer’s is the quintessential Palm Springs dining experience.

Ketchup

Ketchup takes classic American cuisine and catapults the dishes into the modern age. The Order the Napa Valley Short Ribs, BBQ Chicken or Chilean Sea Bass for dinner are not be missed dishes. The food is prepared using fresh and high-quality seasonal ingredients. With a great view of sunset bivd., combines with mouth watering food, it is surely one of the best restaurants in California.

Umemura Ramen

With over 20 types of ramen on the menu at Umemura Ramen the restaurant is a popular choice of ramen eaters. The restaurant is located in a Spanish-style building with large arched windows. The most famous dish is the Tan Men ramen served in a pork and vegetable miso soup. The dish portions are large enough and are value for money.

Burger Lounge

Head straight to the Burger Lounge for the best burgers and onion rings in San Diego, California. The restaurant features hamburgers using beef from grass-fed cows. Their menu is simple, the food is fresh and the best part is they use organic ingredients, and their own freshly baked hamburger buns. Burger Lounge also offers tasty salads such as the fresh vegetable salad. You will enjoy your experience as you will be greeted by their friendly staff and diner like setting.

La Puerta

In a city known for its extraordinary Mexican food, La Puerta certainly stands above and beyond the rest. Tasty tacos, enchiladas, tortas and delicious house margaritas all fill the menu.

Miro's Restaurant

The last one to be featured in this list of the best restaurants in California is the Miro's. This restaurant offers Mediterranean-themed menu influenced by Slavic, Hungarian, Italian, Greek and German cuisines. Some of the restaurant specialties on the menu are Bouillabaisse, Budapest Schnitzel, Osso Buco and their Traditional Combo which features goulash, paprikash and cabbage rolls.

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