Restaurants in California

Seafood-laden pastas and gyro sandwiches round out menu of brick-oven-baked pizzas topped with tandoori chicken, marinated lamb, or falafel

Rabbit loin wrapped in housemade bacon, smoked-paprika-braised lamb shanks, and crab-stuffed quail served at an inn that dates back to 1744

Specialty sushi rolls, tempura, and Chinese entrees such as sesame chicken, hunan pork, and kung pao shrimp

Horseradish dumplings pair with pan-roasted salmon, half chickens roast with barbecue sauce, and grapefruit tabasco sauce kisses crab cakes

Pizzas, gluten-free pastas, salads, and fresh seafood served in a welcoming restaurant with wood decor and loft seating

Traditional Dominican cuisine such as shrimp with sweet plantains, fried salami, and yellow rice

Zagat-rated menu of Afghan dishes such as lamb kebabs, dumplings filled with beef and onion, and sautéed pumpkin with yogurt and mint

Vegetarian and nonvegetarian Ethiopian meals include beef over collard greens, lamb strips with jalapeños, and spicy bean shiro wet

Eastern European–influenced seasonal Mediterranean dishes, such as lobster ravioli, goat-cheese panini, and greek omelets

Beef franks, polish and italian sausages, lobster rolls, and crab rolls on brioche and rye

Provincial food includes sirloin steak frites, three varieties of quiche, and roast beef sandwiches au jus

Inventive Japanese cuisine with French infusion; lounge with underwater vibe features local and international DJs

Crab-cake sandwiches on potato rolls, whole Maine lobsters with drawn butter, stuffed shrimp, and barbecued ribs

Dinner for 10 with choice of barbecue meat, sides, and cornbread at restaurant that partners with students interested in the culinary arts

Caribbean dishes such as akee & salt fish, curry shrimp & brown-stew chicken populate plates in eatery with open-mic nights & live reggae

The Ethiopian restaurant serves a mix of traditional stews plated alongside injera flatbread, as well as fresh vegan and vegetarian options

3-course dinner begins with mixed-seafood ceviche followed by broiled tilapia & shrimp; lunch items include chicken fajitas & giant burritos

Diners feast on kebabs grilled over all-wood charcoal & more than 100 wines beneath ornately carved slabs of stone or on outdoor patio

Eatery serves classic vegetarian, lamb and beef dishes alongside injera bread in a community increasingly known for Ethiopian food

Biryani, tandoori-baked dishes, and other Indian and Nepalese dishes served amid cultural décor

Classic Southern Italian cuisine served amid stucco archways of a casual dining room or on a patio; catering for a minimum of eight people

Chefs whip up pizzas, 12 oz. portions of Angus steak, and mussels over linguine

Chefs offer recipes & tips for buying authentic ingredients during intimate classes on basics of crafting Thai appetizers and entrees

Spongy pieces of injera soak up the spicy and herb-filled stews of doro wat, split lentils, sautéed spinach, and tender lamb

Sushi, tapas, and entrees inspired by the diverse cooking traditions of Asia

Chefs roast marinated meats and organic veggies in a clay tandoor oven, simmer piquant Nepalese curries, and roll out fluffy loaves of naan

Chefs whip up plates of traditional Italian pastas and pizzas topped with seafood, rich sauces, and Italian herbs

Health-conscious dishes from all over Southeast Asia include pho and vermicelli bowls—noodles, spices, meat, and hot, richly seasoned broth

Housemade mishmash of flatbreads, Mankoushe, crepes, and pizza served in a hip, casual eatery

A chef dedicated to sustainable cooking regularly rotates the menu to feature seafood and fresh ingredients

The Belgian eatery whips up 20-plus varieties of mussel and pan-seared fish filets amid red drapes and exposed brick

Flank steak with aromatic orange peel, shredded pork with green chilies, and sichuan chicken at a casual, family-friendly restaurant

Signature martinis or cocktails show off the careful art of mixology that Modern's bartenders practice

Chefs blend spices in Moroccan dishes such as chicken tagine, lamb with dried prunes, and vegetarian couscous

Amid orange walls, Indian eatery's cooks whip up charcoal-grilled tandoori dishes, lamb and chicken curry, and warm naan

Tandoori dishes and aromatic curries served amid metal statues and mint-hued walls