13 Calif. Restaurants Among 100 'Most Scenic' In America, New Ranking Says

Thirteen California restaurants are among the nation's 100 "most scenic" dining spots, according to a list released earlier this month by OpenTable. The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants list for 2017 highlights dining spots that offer "breath-taking views of nature, cityscapes and travel-worthy landmarks," according to the website.

According to OpenTable, the list represents a diverse mix of menus, including Asian, French, Italian and Latin American.

California led the way, with the most winning restaurants; North Carolina was in second place with six scenic dining locations. Colorado, New Jersey and Texas each had four on the list.

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Here are the California restaurants that made the cut:

• Beachcomber Cafe - Crystal Cove in Newport Coast
• Bertrand at Mister A's in San Diego
• Cafe Pacific at Trump National Golf Club in Palos Verdes
• Coco Palm in Pomona
• Grand View in San Jose
• The Marine Room in La Jolla
• Oyster Loft In Pismo Beach
• Queensview Steakhouse in Long Beach
• River's End in Jenner
• Salute E Vita Ristorante in Richmond
• Sea Venture in Pismo Beach
• Sir Winston's Aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach
• Ventana Grill in St. Pismo

The 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America list is generated from more than 10 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners between July 1, 2016, and May 31, 2017. All restaurants with a minimum "overall" score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of qualifying reviews for which "scenic views" was selected as a special feature.

Click here to see the full list of America's most scenic restaurants.

By Kara Seymour (Patch National Staff)

Patch file photo taken from Oyster Loft in Pismo Beach / Credit: Renee Schiavone