The best restaurants in Hollister
124 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Pizza Factory
RestaurantsOrder-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.
Pizza Factory
RestaurantsOlivia's Cafe
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in traditional Mexican dishes like enchiladas and tacos, plus breakfast.
Olivia's Cafe
RestaurantsStraw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsChain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.
Straw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsSendo Sushi
RestaurantsShopping-center Japanese joint serving sushi & typical cooked fare, Monday to Friday only.
Sendo Sushi
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsTacos Ameca
RestaurantsAiry counter serve featuring Mexican favorites like tacos & quesadillas with housemade tortillas.
Tacos Ameca
RestaurantsLos Pericos Taqueria
RestaurantsTraditional Mexican meals served in a bright, informal locale decorated with colorful murals.
Los Pericos Taqueria
RestaurantsLa Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMexican eatery serving classic dishes & cocktails in a relaxed, traditional setting.
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsPinocchio's Pizza
RestaurantsThis simple mom-&-pop standby turns out pizzas with classic toppings, along with wings.
Pinocchio's Pizza
RestaurantsMama Mia's Mediterranean and Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsItalian eatery serving pizza, pasta, seafood & panini in simple surrounds with a garden patio.
Mama Mia's Mediterranean and Italian Cuisine
RestaurantsThe Fish House Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLocal, wild-caught seafood & California wines served in an unassuming eatery with live & DJ'd music.
The Fish House Bar & Grill
RestaurantsShan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsIndian-flavored eatery featuring creative pizzas such as tandoori chicken and paneer, plus wings and beer.
Shan Tandoori Pizza
RestaurantsCielito Lindo Restaurant | Mexican
RestaurantsCasual Mexican eatery featuring a menu of tacos, enchiladas, burritos and fajitas, plus beers.
Cielito Lindo Restaurant | Mexican
RestaurantsPizza My Heart
RestaurantsSurf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
Pizza My Heart
RestaurantsSlice Project
RestaurantsCasual pizza parlor serving slices and pies in New York and Detroit styles, plus beer.
Slice Project
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsPoke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsChill, wood-clad eatery offering Hawaiian poke made with a variety of seafood & Asian flavors.
Poke House - South Winchester
RestaurantsSushi Boat Town
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery serving nigiri & rolled sushi as well as teriyaki dishes & classic desserts.
Sushi Boat Town
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsSalinas City BBQ
RestaurantsHomey eatery supplying smoked meats, steaks & basic sides, plus a rotating menu of craft brews.
Salinas City BBQ
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsGoku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ & hot pot meals are the specialty at this bright, informal restaurant.
Goku Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsEl Charrito
RestaurantsLongtime counter serve offering traditional Mexican eats such as burritos & tortas, plus breakfast.
El Charrito
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsTacos Ameca #2
RestaurantsMexican eatery specializing in tacos and burritos with homemade tortillas.
Tacos Ameca #2
RestaurantsTrejos Carnitas
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering burritos and other familiar Mexican eats, plus beer.
Trejos Carnitas
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsBreakfast spot for Southern grub featuring beignets (traditional fried-dough pastries), waffles, biscuits and chicken fried steak.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsStraw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsStraw Hat Pizza has been a family favorite since 1959. Fresh-made dough every day, a thin California crust with tangy sauce, and their…
Straw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsRunning Rooster
RestaurantsFamily owned since 2003, Running Rooster is where award-winning charcoal grilled burgers, best-in-town wood-fired pizzas, and beers on tap…
Running Rooster
RestaurantsLa Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsAt La Pizza & La Pasta, watch pizzaioli blister wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies while housemade pasta lands perfectly al dente. Pair with…
La Pizza & La Pasta
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsMilan Italian Restaurant brings the comfort-food side of Italy to your week with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and a bar pouring rich…
Milan Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLamella Tavern
RestaurantsLamella Tavern pairs a casually sophisticated vibe with excellent cocktails, bubbles, and small plates that lean oceanward... think…
Lamella Tavern
RestaurantsGarlic City Casino & Restaurant
RestaurantsSome nights call for friendly competition and a solid refuel. Garlic City Casino & Restaurant keeps it simple with California cardroom…
Garlic City Casino & Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Villa de Jerez Restaurant | Mexican
RestaurantsRelaxed dining space offering traditional Mexican dishes, including breakfast options.
La Villa de Jerez Restaurant | Mexican
RestaurantsPizza Factory
RestaurantsOrder-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.
Pizza Factory
RestaurantsInn at Tres Pinos
RestaurantsEnduring, family-owned restaurant with a romantic atmosphere and a full bar, known for its calamari, steak, and lamb.
Inn at Tres Pinos
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsLos Grullenses Restaurant | Mexican
RestaurantsTacos, burritos, and other Mexican favorites served in a relaxed restaurant with late-night hours.
Los Grullenses Restaurant | Mexican
Restaurants36 Degrees North
RestaurantsSeasonal California cuisine at San Juan Oaks Golf Club with an olive tree centerpiece.
36 Degrees North
RestaurantsA&W Restaurant
RestaurantsFast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.
A&W Restaurant
RestaurantsStraw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsChain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.
Straw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's
RestaurantsRound Table Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.
Round Table Pizza
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsNo-frills sushi spot offering specialty rolls plus an array of classic Japanese entrees.
Cha Cha Sushi
RestaurantsPasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsCasual takeout joint offering Italian comfort food, including popular garlic bread.
Pasta Mobsters!
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsCalifornia Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving authentic Mexican fare, including signature burritos, plus beer.
California Wet Burrito and Catering
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner Salinas
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner Salinas
RestaurantsEataly
RestaurantsEatery serving Italian staples and offering pizza, pasta and other cooked dishes.
Eataly
RestaurantsPho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsBustling late-night spot offering pho plus a mix of Vietnamese & Filipino fare in casual digs.
Pho Mai #1 Noodle House
RestaurantsUncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsPancake restaurant serving eggs and hashes for breakfast and brunch in a casual diner-style setting.
Uncle John's Pancake House
RestaurantsLa Superior Taquería
RestaurantsHomey eatery featuring standard Mexican fare, plus a bakery serving pastries and bread.
La Superior Taquería
RestaurantsPizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsCreative & traditional wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas turned out in cozy environs with exposed brick.
Pizza Bocca Lupo
RestaurantsPalermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Southern Italian eatery offering pizza & pasta dishes alongside beer, wine & cocktails.
Palermo Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sourdough-crust pizza, sandwiches and wings in a family-friendly setting.
The Last Round Tavern
RestaurantsThe GrandView
RestaurantsHistoric mountainside destination for classic American cuisine offering beef, veal & seafood dishes.
The GrandView
RestaurantsEl Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, colorfully decorated eatery featuring Mexican staples, cocktails and a dance-club vibe after 9pm.
El Cabron Kitchen & Cantina
RestaurantsNoah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in bagels. Also sells breakfast sandwiches & pastries.
Noah's NY Bagels
RestaurantsCafé San José
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot serving a big array of breakfast specials & lunch fare like sandwiches & soups.
Café San José
RestaurantsDry Creek Grill
RestaurantsUpscale casual eatery featuring steaks, seafood, small-batch bourbons & a cozy outdoor fire pit.
Dry Creek Grill
RestaurantsMimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsBrunch spot with outdoor seating serving mimosas and breakfast standards.
Mimosas Cafe Willow Glen
RestaurantsSouth Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsGenerous plates of BBQ & sandwiches are the draw at this down-to-earth counter serve with a patio.
South Winchester BBQ
RestaurantsThe Club On Post
RestaurantsAll-day option for burgers, brunch fare and cocktails, plus beer and wine.
The Club On Post
RestaurantsThe Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsComfortable eatery serving pit-smoked meats such as brisket, chicken and pork ribs.
The Barbeque Pit
RestaurantsThe Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsBurgers, ribs, Texas BBQ & beer served in a roomy tavern with Wild West decor & an outdoor patio.
The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill
RestaurantsMac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual American eatery in Terminal B of San Jose Mineta International Airport serving breakfast and quick bites.
Mac + Cheese Kitchen
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsTaqueria Lorena's
RestaurantsCompact counter-serve Mexican joint serving tacos & burritos with drinks in a low-key space.
Taqueria Lorena's
RestaurantsLa Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsStudent-friendly quick fix for Mexican mainstays topped with the trademark "orange sauce" condiment.
La Victoria Taqueria
RestaurantsWhispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service operation serving a menu of crêpes, omelets & sandwiches.
Whispers Cafe and Creperie
RestaurantsHella Good Burger
RestaurantsSnack joint dishing up burgers, chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and milkshakes in a casual space.
Hella Good Burger
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPizza Antica
RestaurantsThin-crust, wood-fired pizzas draw a bustling scene at this casual Italian standby with patio seats.
Pizza Antica
RestaurantsBlue Water Seafood and Crab
RestaurantsChill environment with quirky decor & nautical-themed drinks for East Coast-style seafood & plates.
Blue Water Seafood and Crab
RestaurantsQ Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat restaurant with contemporary decor & classic Korean BBQ & hot pot options.
Q Pot Korean BBQ & Hotpot
RestaurantsToast Cafe & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery featuring a variety of breakfast-themed dishes alongside lunch eats such as burgers.
Toast Cafe & Grill
RestaurantsPho Nhat Minh
RestaurantsVietnamese restaurant for traditional dishes, with a focus on pho noodle soup.
Pho Nhat Minh
RestaurantsPaesano Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsContemporary Italian eatery lures locals with its traditional dishes served in a cheerful interior.
Paesano Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsSmokeEaters Hot Wings
RestaurantsLocal chain serving beer, burgers & various flavors of wings in a casual space with sports on TV.
SmokeEaters Hot Wings
RestaurantsGiorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned Italian joint dishing up pizza, pasta & other comfort food standards.
Giorgio's Italian Food and Pizzeria
RestaurantsHenry's World Famous Hi-Life
RestaurantsBuzzing bar with a sports lounge, outdoor tables & TVs serving pub-grub staples & local beers.
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
RestaurantsBibo's NY Pizza
RestaurantsTiny, unfussy pizzeria serving pies with daily made dough & sauce, topped with Buffalo mozzarella.
Bibo's NY Pizza
RestaurantsOriginal Joe's
RestaurantsBurgers, bowls, poutine & more in a lively, relaxed restaurant & bar that has happy hour specials.
Original Joe's
RestaurantsOveja Negra
RestaurantsAiry-chic eatery inside Hotel Valencia serves modern & traditional tapas plus shareable plates.
Oveja Negra
RestaurantsLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsKazoo Sushi Boat – Japantown San Jose
RestaurantsAn ever-changing selection of sushi rolls & other traditional Japanese items in an unassuming space.
Kazoo Sushi Boat – Japantown San Jose
RestaurantsWOWMIA PIZZA
RestaurantsPizza option featuring Persian-style toppings and crust that can bring back childhood memories.
WOWMIA PIZZA
RestaurantsUrban Plates
RestaurantsChef-driven restaurant serving scratch-made plates, salads, sandwiches & bowls, dine-in or to-go.
Urban Plates
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsEl Torito Azteca Food Truck
RestaurantsMexican eatery (often a truck) selling burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, plus sauces and burgers.
El Torito Azteca Food Truck
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPopular chicken joint featuring sliders, tenders and sandwiches offered in varying spice levels.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsA Slice of New York
RestaurantsPizzeria turning out thin-crust pies in a space lined with New York City street signs & graffiti.
A Slice of New York
RestaurantsBurger Barn
RestaurantsSimple counter-serve spot with outdoor seating for breakfast fare, burgers & other American grub.
Burger Barn
RestaurantsThe Table
RestaurantsNew American eatery showcasing a local, seasonal menu in rustic-chic digs with an open kitchen.
The Table
RestaurantsSmoking Pig BBQ
RestaurantsThis Southern-style BBQ joint slow-smokes ribs, brisket & pork & serves them in a modest setting.
Smoking Pig BBQ
RestaurantsAntipasto's By De Rose
RestaurantsKnown for old-world style ravioli, this homey Italian deli dishes up hot dishes & hefty sandwiches.
Antipasto's By De Rose
RestaurantsSushi Kan Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsRelaxed Japanese find with a traditional feel & an eye for plate presentation plus a sake selection.
Sushi Kan Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsSliders Burger
RestaurantsUnfussy strip-mall go-to for large & unique patties such as ostrich & bison, plus a condiment bar.
Sliders Burger
RestaurantsTacos Panchito Food Truck
RestaurantsCasual, late-night Mexican joint dishing up tacos, quesadillas, and other comfort eats.
Tacos Panchito Food Truck
RestaurantsSUSHI KOYA
RestaurantsSushi rolls, sashimi & Japanese mains offered in a laid-back, airy restaurant with seating.
SUSHI KOYA
RestaurantsSushi Confidential San Jose
RestaurantsModern sushi house lures locals with its creative rolls & Japanese fare served in a warm atmosphere.
Sushi Confidential San Jose
RestaurantsTomato Thyme
RestaurantsNeighborhood bar & eatery known for its wood-fired pizzas, pastas & weekend brunch.
Tomato Thyme
RestaurantsJtown Pizza Co.
RestaurantsCool pizza joint (including gluten-free and vegan options) plus burgers, wings, and a bar.
Jtown Pizza Co.
RestaurantsJackie's Place - North
RestaurantsSoul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.
Jackie's Place - North
RestaurantsKukar's House Of Pizza
RestaurantsLongtime institution dishes up hearty pies plus pasta & sandwiches in a festive, old-school setting.
Kukar's House Of Pizza
RestaurantsAngelo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming neighborhood eatery churning out classic Italian pasta & pizza as well as sandwiches.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSushi Maru
RestaurantsAll-purpose Japanese standby for sushi & familiar cooked fare in a family-friendly setting.
Sushi Maru
RestaurantsThe Boiling Crab
RestaurantsCasual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.
The Boiling Crab
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTech-savvy conveyor-belt restaurant serving Japanese fare, including sushi and small plates.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBrew City Burgers
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly, counter-service spot featuring burgers, beers, shakes and fries.
Brew City Burgers
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsLas Delicias De Toñita Taco Truck
RestaurantsFood truck fixing up Mexican eats such as tacos, burritos, and gorditas, using handmade tortillas.
Las Delicias De Toñita Taco Truck
RestaurantsPHỞ HÀ NỘI SAN JOSE
RestaurantsRestaurant open from early till late, offering a casual environment for classic Vietnamese cuisine.
PHỞ HÀ NỘI SAN JOSE
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