Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk's acclaimed Quince, located in San Francisco's historic Jackson Square, serves Californian contemporary food with Italian inspirations. Quince offers nightly-changing tasting menus that showcase the restaurant's unique connection with Fresh Run Farm, where Michael and third-generation owner Peter Martinelli arrange each season's plantings in Bolinas' distinctive microclimate.

Thanks to Chef Michael Tusk's supervision, this completely exquisite Pacific Avenue restaurant has grown from classic to contemporary California cuisine with Italian fare. This three-star Michelin restaurant gets its ingredients from a neighboring 25-acre farm, which is one of the oldest certified-organic farms in the area. It also has a Michelin Green Star for Gastronomy and Sustainability. The menu at Quince changes with the seasons, and the restaurant offers a rotating 8-10 course tasting menu and a four-course shortened menu, as well as extra-special holiday offerings such as Christmas Eve.

Address: 470 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Phone: 415 - 775 - 8500

Hours:

• Wednesday to Saturday: 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Website: quincerestaurant.com

Kyle Connaughton, one of the country's most successful chefs, and his wife, farmer Katina Connaughton, have opened SingleThread Farm-Restaurant-Inn in the center of downtown Healdsburg, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant with five exquisite guest rooms. SingleThread is a Napa Valley farm, restaurant, and inn that was just named one of the best in the world. Kyle and Katina Connaughton are inspired by Japanese hospitality and cuisine, paying homage to Japan's ryokans, or inns, while serving wine and hyper-local vegetables from the valley.

The restaurant offers an 11-course tasting menu that highlights the seasonal produce from the couple's farm. In the heart of Sonoma Wine Country, SingleThread offers guests a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience. Their 11-course dinner is deserving of its own vacation: SingleThread also has a small five-room inn with a fantastic breakfast prepared by Kyle. SingleThread, too, has a Michelin Green Star for cuisine and sustainability, just like Quince.

Address: 131 North Street Healdsburg, California 95448
Phone: (707) 723 - 4646
Hours: Thursday to Monday evenings

Website: singlethreadfarms.com

Hayato is the next name on the list of the best restaurants in California that Toplist has compiled with. Hayato is a space where they are tasked with presenting the work of master crafters from a variety of areas. Hayato in Los Angeles goes even further to exhibit the abilities of potters, fishmongers, carpenters, kimono makers, tea masters, sake brewers, and others who help create this one-of-a-kind dining experience deemed worthy of two Michelin stars.

With Chef Brandon Hayato Go at the lead, the Hayato restaurant only has one seating per night, and each course is a work of art, honoring the Japanese tradition of kaiseki—a multi-course meal experience that emphasizes seasonal ingredients, tiny amounts, big flavors, and creative presentations. Hayato is Brandon Hayato Go's own expression of modern Japanese cuisine, featuring fundamental Japanese techniques, fresh ingredients, and meticulously collected ceramics.

Address: 1320 E 7th Street Suite 126, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: (213) - 395 - 0607
Hours:

• Dinner: Wednesday to Sunday: from 6:30 pm

Website: hayatorestaurant.com

San Diego's first and only two-star Michelin restaurant, Addison, exemplifies the charm and beauty of California cuisine. Chef William Bradley shares his unique culinary perspective through an event that embraces local ingredients and influences from Southern California. Chef William Bradley's Addison serves a sophisticated twist on California food.

Addison is a must-visit eating destination for its nine-course dining experience that showcases Southern California's rich culinary tradition and freshest ingredients. The nine-course tasting menu changes with the seasons and costs $298 per person. Addison recommends wine pairings to complement your meal, and they have a wide wine list featuring top California vintages as well as freshly found international options. An extensive wine list that emphasizes the greatest choices in the state only adds to an evening of food and drink exploration of the Golden State.

Address: 5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130

Phone: 858 - 314 - 1900

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Website: addisondelmar.com

Dad's Luncheonette is a Northern California classic that deserves a presence on any Greater Bay Area itinerary, despite being radically different from the Michelin-starred selections listed above. On beautiful Highway 1, the old train caboose seems like a step back in time in the greatest manner possible. The restaurant's dedication to making each item a fabulous experience for guests, whether they choose a burger on local bread or a memorable bowl of mac and cheese with chives and puffed rice—and it is a far cry from your neighborhood burger joint—is reflected in the restaurant's small but mighty menu. These smart and elegant menu items demonstrate the state's commitment to its craft on all levels.

Dad's Luncheonette is just what you'd expect from a beachside roadside stand: hearty comfort cuisine served with a big grin and maybe a shaka. It is meant to be consumed fast and sloppily, either on their patio or on the hood of your car.

Address: 225 Cabrillo Highway South, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Phone: (650) 560 - 9832

Hours: Thursday to Sunday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Website: dadsluncheonette.com

Campton Place is the next name on the list today. The Taj Campton Place's namesake fine dining restaurant offers a culinary journey that combines old-world meets California traditions with the flavors and character of the Spice Route. A four-or six-course tasting meal, as well as excellent accompaniments from the famed wine cellar's 1,500 finest labels from across the world, are available to guests. It will not take long to see why Chef Srijith Gopinathan has been awarded Michelin stars for the past nine years, with the restaurant now holding two.

The Campton Place experience is completed by incredibly gorgeous interiors inspired by the best in India, delivering a night to remember for all the senses. Chef Srijith Gopinathan's trademark Cal-Indian food, a savory variation on California cuisine that pairs fresh, seasonal ingredients with India's rich culinary tradition, is generally praised by guests.

Address: 340 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108

Phone: 415 - 781 - 5555

Website: tajcamptonplace.com

Toplist would like to introduce you to Manresa as the seventh name on the list of the best restaurants in California. Manresa, owned by David Kinch, is located just outside of San Jose and attracts diners from all over the world. Although the restaurant boasts three Michelin stars, it is far from stuffy. For a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience, guests will be treated to exceptionally considerate service as well as inventive dishes served in stylish surroundings.

Every night, Manresa offers a tasting menu. The menu for the evening will not be revealed until the menus are presented to your table, so come with an open mind and expect to be wowed by each course. Because of Manresa’s partnerships with local farms and their proximity to them, they are able to obtain the highest quality products to create unique eating experiences for their customers.

Address: 320 Village Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Phone: 408 - 354 - 4330
Hours:

• Wednesday to Sunday: open for dinner
• Monday and Tuesday: closed

Website: manresarestaurant.com

The French Laundry continues our list of the best restaurants in California. Few California restaurants have attained the sort of acclaim and affection that Thomas Keller's The French Laundry has, and Keller is the only American-born chef to have two three-Michelin-star restaurants. The lovely two-story cottage has served as a Scottish tavern, a French steam laundry, and now a showcase for California's best products. Keller's mixing of classic French techniques with local Northern California produce and dairy is likely to inspire any guest who is lucky enough to get a table and taste the chef's tasting menu at the 20-year-old business. There is also a fantastic wine and spirits list at The French Laundry.

The French Laundry is a member of Relais & Chateaux, Relais Gourmands, and Traditions & Qualité, all of which are established in France and are known for their commitment to upholding the highest worldwide standards for hospitality and culinary quality.

Address: 6640 Washington Street, Yountville, California, 94599
Phone: 707 - 944 - 2380
Website: thomaskeller.com

Providence has been setting the standard for modern American seafood restaurants for over a decade. They invite you to sample Chef Michael Cimarusti's award-winning cuisine in the center of Los Angeles, where you will be greeted by co-owner Donato Poto, one of LA's iconic hosts. This Melrose Avenue institution has long been at the vanguard of L.A.'s inventive eating scene, and it continues to be regarded as one of the best restaurants in the state and country. Chef Michael Cimarusti's kitchen is dedicated to offering a sustainable, globally inspired fine dining experience, and the well-trained front-of-house staff ensures that every moment spent at Providence is sublime.

Every artistically prepared plate demonstrates that this restaurant is well-deserving of its two Michelin stars. Providence has received numerous awards, including Gourmet magazine's "Top 50 Restaurants in the United States", Los Angeles magazine's "Best Seafood Restaurant", the #1 rating in "Jonathan Gold's 101 Best Restaurants" in Los Angeles Times,…

Address: 5955 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038

Phone: (323) 460 - 4170

Hours:

• Tuesday to Friday: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Saturday: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
• Sunday and Monday: Closed

Website: providencela.com

On Mission Street, Christopher Bleidorn's two-Michelin-starred restaurant epitomizes the passion and spirit of California food. Birdsong takes its mission to source, nurture, and please seriously, using only the finest ingredients in its kitchen and ensuring that each guest is satisfied throughout the three-hour tasting menu experience. This establishment, on the other hand, doesn't take itself too seriously: attractive, rustic-inspired digs make this place feel warm and friendly, while a fun spirit runs through the colors and taste combinations of each meal.

Birdsong’s menu focuses on sourcing foods in their most natural state. This usually refers to produce that is in season, which means it is at its freshest and most tasty. Local veggies and whole animals serve as a reminder of all that is given up in order for them to eat well. They cook to honor their food sources, their heritage, their craft, and, most importantly, the people in their lives.

Address: 1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415 - 369 - 9161
Hours:

• Sunday and Monday: Closed
• Tuesday to Saturday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Website: birdsongsf.com