Post your local favorites with a link and any pertinent info.


Oakland restaurants I love....


Mexican like you've never had it. Park across the street in the Walgreens parking lot. You'll impress a date. Casual.
http://donatomas.com/

Cheap Mexican, insanely good. Across the street from the Rockridge BART station.
http://www.cactustaqueria.com/

Super small Turkish and California. The owner waits on you. Sort of hole in the wall there's maybe 15? tables. Parking behind the building.
http://www.zatisrestaurant.com/index.html

All I can say is yum! Southern with a twist. Impress your date restaurant. Pricy.
http://www.picanrestaurant.com/

The best rabbit! Italian like I had in Italy date restaurant. Pricy.
http://www.oliveto.com/

Blueberry ribs, Diegos Chilis, yum! Right off the freeway on Lakeshore. Very casual.
http://www.themenupage.com/spettro.html

 

Okay I will bite...

Lucille's BBQ - Rocklin

Claim Jumper - Roseville

Cabos - Rocklin

Mel's Diner - Rocklin

Granito's - Roseville

Burgers and Brew - Davis and Sacto

Mikuni - Roseville

All of these can be found with the normal search engine.

 

Ruth's Chris has to be my favorite steakhouse in SF.
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-Hous.../San-Francisco

House of Prime Rib in SF is my favorite prime rib house.
http://houseofprimerib.net/home.html

 

SF: Bistro Gambrinus
www.beerandgrill.com

Eastern European pub food + tons of beer available from all over

 

Cafe Grillades - San Bruno

Great Mediterranean food/ Greek Food

 

I will post later, but for those who are searching for a good place to eat, i usually turn to http://bestofthebaytv.com/category/1/Dining

 

Soul food
Sf
http://www.hardknoxcafe.com/

Azn\american\other
Must go
San mateo

http://www.astariasm.com/

 

Hana Zen at Pier39- pricey but just right portions and harmonious mix of flavors.

Everett & Jones (ribs BBQ) Jack London Square, Oakland- laid back, meat falling off the bone smoked ribs, no place to sit during lunch time weekdays or weekends but well worth a visit. Slathering of BBQ sauce, corn bread, charming wait staff. Best part for me was soda drink with ice came in a jar! Yes, like a honey jar. So cool. Talk about atmosphere.

 

The owners are long time customers of mine.
Spicy BBQ sauce ftw!

 

flemmings steak house (walnut creek various other locations)
killer pricing on happy hour at the bar. Steaks are good too but pricey.
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/menu
Stanfords (walnut creek)
solid happy hr menu also... huge menu with tons of choices at prices that are super cheap.
http://stanfords.com/page/home

Best lambchops I ever had
Kokkari (sf)
http://www.kokkari.com/home/

More great Greek Food
Santorini (SF)
http://www.santorinisf.com/
decent pricing huge portions

 

Wowzers that place sounds yummy

 

Rosamunde Sausage Grill in SF(2 locations) Best sausages ever!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/rosamunde-sa...-san-francisco

http://www.yelp.com/biz/rosamunde-sa...an-francisco-2

Espetus Churrascaria in SF. It's an all you can eat Brazillian steakhouse. Cost of dinner is $50 and so worth it...just not every day

http://www.yelp.com/biz/espetus-chur...-san-francisco

Emmy's Spaghetti Shack in SF. My favorite spaghetti spot with giant meatballs

http://www.yelp.com/biz/emmys-spaghe...-san-francisco

Thai House in Danville. If you're ever in Danville and craving Thai, this is the place to go. It's a very cozy and unique little restaurant that was converted from a house. Also, the hostess/owner's daughter is very cute

http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-house-restaurant-danville

Japacurry Truck in SF. If you work in downtown SF, this is the spot for lunch. There's usually a long line but their japanese curry is delicious. You have to follow their calender though to see where they'll be each day.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/japacurry-truck-san-francisco
http://www.japacurry.com/

Mitchell's Ice Cream in SF. My favorite ice cream parlor. Try the mango!

http://www.yelp.com/biz/mitchells-ic...-san-francisco

 

JACKS URBAN EATS! Midtown Sacramento

 

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