Venice Restaurant Voted Top 100 In America: OpenTable

VENICE, CA — The reviews are in: Venice still has some of the best food in the country.

OpenTable, a restaurant reservation and review website, just released its Top 100 restaurants in America in 2021. The rankings are based on analysis of over 10.5 million reviews of restaurants across the country submitted by OpenTable diners.

Diners decided that Barrique Venice made the cut. The restaurant is known for its incredible wine cellar, including the finger foods that pair perfectly with your favorite red or white wine. OpenTable describes why this restaurant makes a great destination and night out:

"Barrique Venice is a great place to go out with the girlfriends, enjoy some nice music and great conversation, all with impeccable service. The soft meat, vegetable and cheese platters are always a hit as well, and are expertly prepared at Barrique Venice. The next time you're out in Venice, head on over for a fantastic time."

Diners seem to be impressed with California in general: 12 California restaurants made the list. That is more than any other state - including New York, which has nine. Four restaurants were located in Orange County, twice as many as LA’s two. Orange County also beat out San Francisco (3) and San Diego (3).

Here are the 12 California restaurants that readers felt beat out millions of others. Click on the restaurant links below for reservations, reviews, hours, and contact information.

San Francisco

1. Terzo: 3011 Steiner St., San Francisco; Mediterranean, Italian, tapas, small plates
2. House of Prime Rib: 1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco; Steak, American food
3. Kokkari Estiatorio: 200 Jackson St., San Francisco; Mediterranean, Greek, contemporary European

Los Angeles

1. Barrique Venice: 796 Main Street., Venice; Italian, wine bar
2. Musso & Frank Grill: 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; Steakhouse

Orange County

1. The Dock: 2816 LaFayatte Ave., Newport Beach; Seafood, steak, contemporary French/American
2. CDM Restaurant: 2325 E. Coast Hwy., Corona Del Mar: Seafood, bar
3. South of Nick’s-Laguna Beach: 540 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach; Mexican
4. Hanna’s Prime Steak: 22195 El Paseo, Ste. 110, Rancho Santa Margarita; Californian, steakhouse, bistro

San Diego

1. Rosina’s Italian Restaurant: 14701 Via Bettona, Ste. 200, San Diego; Italian, Mediterranean
2. Baci Restaurant - San Diego: 1955 West Morena Blvd., San Diego; Italian
3. Cesarina: 4161 Voltaire St., Ste. B, San Diego: Italian