12 Of America's 100 Best Restaurants Are in California, Survey Says

Twelve California restaurants are considered among the 100 best in America, according to a 2016 survey from a well-respected critics' group that assists food establishments.

OpenTable, which assists in evaluating and providing reservation services for restaurants, just came out with its "100 Best Restaurants in America for 2016" list, and 12 restaurants from throughout the state are there.

These restaurants "are consistently putting out delicious dishes, providing impeccable service, and paying attention to every detail to orchestrate one-of-a-kind dining experiences time and again," according to OpenTable on its website.

The list of honorees is based on an analysis from more than 10 million reviews of more than 24,000 restaurants across the country — all submitted by verified diners.

Here are the restaurants and their locations, as well as their food specialties and a link for reservations:

• Acquerello, San Francisco, Italian: RESERVE NOW
• Addison Restaurant, San Diego, Contemporary French: RESERVE NOW
• Angelini Osteria, Los Angeles, Italian: RESERVE NOW
• Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford, French: RESERVE NOW
• The Hobbit, Orange, Contemporary French: RESERVE NOW
• Ijji Sushi, San Francisco, Japanese: RESERVE NOW
• The Kitchen Restaurant, Sacramento, Contemporary American: RESERVE NOW
• Kokkari Estiatorio, San Francisco, Mediterranean: RESERVE NOW
• Quince Restaurant, San Francisco, Californian: RESERVE NOW
• St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Santa Rosa, Californian: RESERVE NOW
• Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara, Contemporary American: RESERVE NOW
• Terra Restaurant, St. Helena, Contemporary American: RESERVE NOW

Click here for the full list of the 100 Best Restaurants in America.

OpenTable says it helps restaurants grow and run their businesses, and enables "diners to discover and book the perfect table every time they dine..

"Our story is one of connection—among diners, restaurants, and their communities," according to OpenTable.

"As we span countries and cultures, we’re very aware of an essential ingredient in making the power of our products possible: you. You are the reason why we work hard to be one step ahead of the moment and what inspires us to embody the true spirit of hospitality. So, pull up a chair and join us."

Do YOU agree with the site's picks for the best restaurants in California? Let us know in the comments!

SEE ALSO:

• California's Best Steakhouses Revealed: 2016 List by OpenTable
• LIST: California's Top 100 Scenic Restaurants
• Best California Restaurants for Al Fresco Dining 2016: Open Table
• Open Table’s 2016 Best Restaurants in California for Foodies

— By Patch Editor Tom Davis / Image via Shutterstock