6 CA Hotel Restaurants Ranked Among Best In U.S.

Six California restaurants made OpenTable’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America. The list includes a California restaurant and inn from the owners of a three-Michelin-starred destination.

The ranking is based on more than 10 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners collected from May 2025 through April 2026.

It comes as hotel restaurants increasingly influence where Americans travel and stay. OpenTable reported that 61 percent of Americans surveyed have chosen a destination because of its food or restaurant scene, while 60 percent of people planning to travel this summer said they had booked a hotel specifically because of its restaurant.

Hotel restaurant dining among travelers was also up 13 percent year over year, according to OpenTable’s reservation data.

OpenTable said 92 percent of surveyed diners have eaten at a hotel restaurant without staying at the hotel, suggesting the restaurants increasingly serve as destinations for locals as well as travelers.

“Restaurants aren’t just an itinerary line item anymore, they’re the anchor,” said Matt Davis, OpenTable’s head of North America Hotels. “This year’s Top 100 list spotlights the hotel hotspots worth traveling for.”

California restaurants on the list

The California restaurants on the list are:

• Gemma at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills — Los Angeles

Gemma is the rooftop restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, serving modern Pan-Asian cuisine with panoramic views of Southern California. The menu includes dim sum, sushi, seafood, wok dishes and premium steaks, including Japanese Wagyu.

• SingleThread Restaurant & Inn — Healdsburg

SingleThread in downtown Healdsburg is a 55-seat fine-dining restaurant paired with five suites above it. Chef Kyle Connaughton and farmer Katina Connaughton showcase produce, herbs, flowers and honey from their 24-acre Dry Creek Valley farm in a 10-course tasting menu. OpenTable notes the restaurant's three Michelin stars and Green Star for sustainability.

“A great hotel restaurant immerses guests in the local culture, telling the story of a destination through its seasons, local ingredients and customs,” Connaughton said.

• Sky Room — Long Beach

Perched atop the Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach, Sky Room offers fine dining with sweeping views of the harbor and Downtown. The restaurant serves American and seafood dishes along with cocktails and wine in an elegant setting.

• Splashes at Surf & Sand Resort — Laguna Beach

Splashes at the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach specializes in contemporary coastal cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients. Its oceanfront setting offers panoramic Pacific views, while the menu features seafood, steaks and seasonal dishes paired with wines from its award-winning program.

• The girl & the fig — Sonoma

A longtime Sonoma favorite, the girl & the fig has been serving Wine Country diners for nearly 30 years. Its seasonal menu features rustic, Provençal-inspired cuisine built around garden vegetables, herbs and other fresh ingredients.

• The Pony Room — Rancho Santa Fe

The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia Resort in Rancho Santa Fe serves American-inspired comfort food and seasonal specialties in a casual-elegant setting. The restaurant is known for its extensive agave-spirit selection, wine program and handcrafted cocktails, and offers live music seven nights a week.

The company said its 2026 list was generated from diner ratings, the percentage of five-star reviews and other dining metrics. Restaurants had to meet a minimum threshold for diner reviews to be considered.