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California has many impeccable restaurants where you can enjoy a quality meal.
We recently released our list of the best restaurants in America, which was determined using notable rankings from experts, critics, and diners. You can read our full methodology here.
Of the 50 restaurants that made our list, 16 of them hail from California.
From San Francisco to Los Angeles, here are the best places to dine the next time you're in the Golden State.
12. Commis — Oakland
Chef: James Syhabout (owner, executive chef), Keone Koki (chef de cuisine)
11. Atelier Crenn — San Francisco
Chef: Dominique Crenn, Rodney Wages (chef de cuisine)
3. The Restaurant at Meadowood — St. Helena
Chef: Christopher Kostow, John Hong (chef de cuisine)
1. The French Laundry — Yountville
Chef: Thomas Keller, David Breeden (chef de cuisine)