The best restaurants in Tulare
113 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Straw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsChain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.
Straw Hat Pizza
RestaurantsChilitos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed family-owned eatery with a drive-thru serving Mexican fare and a kids' menu in a casual setting.
Chilitos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTacos TEQUILA
RestaurantsMexican staples such as burritos, tacos, and tamales round out the menu at this comfortable venue.
Tacos TEQUILA
RestaurantsRancho Grande
RestaurantsInformal restaurant serving Mexican staples like burritos, enchiladas, and quesabirria, plus homemade tortillas.
Rancho Grande
RestaurantsCasa Grande Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for standard Mexican eats such as enchiladas and burritos, plus tacos, beer and margaritas.
Casa Grande Restaurant
RestaurantsJalisco's Tacos
RestaurantsPopular late-night taco truck serving handmade tortillas, burritos, and quesadillas.
Jalisco's Tacos
RestaurantsBirriería Apatzingán
RestaurantsCasual restaurant showcasing authentic Mexican specialties such as birria and menudo, plus handmade tortillas.
Birriería Apatzingán
RestaurantsLa Piazza | Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsSpacious eatery with traditional fare such as steak & seafood plus wine from Italy & California.
La Piazza | Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsSarku Japan
RestaurantsChain offering made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills, plus sushi.
Sarku Japan
RestaurantsDesi Pizza Bites
RestaurantsCasual eatery turning out pizza with Indian- and Mexican-inspired toppings alongside wings and more, along with games.
Desi Pizza Bites
RestaurantsPizza Factory
RestaurantsOrder-at-the-counter chain serving lots of specialty pies & other Italian basics.
Pizza Factory
RestaurantsWassabi On Fire
RestaurantsModern outpost offering a variety of sushi & Japanese plates in a low-lit space with patio seating.
Wassabi On Fire
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsBistro di Bufala
RestaurantsMake Bistro di Bufala your midweek reset downtown this week. Settle into the rustic, old-world vibe and let their wood-fired pizzas,…
Bistro di Bufala
RestaurantsTengu Ramen Visalia
RestaurantsOn nights when the Valley breeze says soup, Tengu Ramen Visalia serves rich broth, tender meats, and perfectly cooked noodles that hit the…
Tengu Ramen Visalia
RestaurantsMax's Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsMax's Bistro & Bar delivers scratch-made, seasonal plates with daily seafood specials like day-boat scallops and hand-selected filets, plus…
Max's Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsYosemite Ranch - Steak, Fish, Bar
RestaurantsYosemite Ranch - Steak, Fish, Bar plates premium steaks and fresh seafood where historical charm meets modern dining, the kind of little…
Yosemite Ranch - Steak, Fish, Bar
RestaurantsSmokin Woods BBQ Fresno
RestaurantsSmokin Woods BBQ Fresno brings homestyle vibes with peppery brisket, rib plates, sausage links, even smoked salmon, plus mac and cheese and…
Smokin Woods BBQ Fresno
RestaurantsCope's Knotty Pine Cafe
RestaurantsNeed a solid breakfast this week? Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe delivers the classics: biscuits and gravy, chicken fried steak, omelets and…
Cope's Knotty Pine Cafe
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsCracked Pepper Bistro
RestaurantsWarm Californian-style bistro with a seasonal menu featuring local ingredients & nightly specials.
Cracked Pepper Bistro
RestaurantsLibelula
RestaurantsCozy, eclectic restaurant serving creative breakfast and lunch plates, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Libelula
RestaurantsAnnesso Pizzeria
RestaurantsTrendy, clean, family-friendly tavern serving up a variety of casual Italian classics, including pizzas, sandwiches and salads, plus…
Annesso Pizzeria
RestaurantsTokyo Garden | Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCreative sushi rolls plus traditional Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, basic space with a full bar.
Tokyo Garden | Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsFresno Breakfast House
RestaurantsQuaint eatery offering homestyle breakfast fare in a mural-filled space with garden seating.
Fresno Breakfast House
RestaurantsThat Smash Shack
RestaurantsLocal burgers and fries eatery making smash burgers from scratch.
That Smash Shack
RestaurantsHuckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsCasual destination for breakfast and lunch with a wide menu ranging from beignets to catfish.
Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch
RestaurantsThe Waffle Place
RestaurantsCasual, dog-friendly diner specializing in breakfast classics such as pancakes and waffles, alongside omelets and vegan fare.
The Waffle Place
RestaurantsL'Apéritif Bistro
RestaurantsCozy restaurant (with a bar), offering European cuisines made with fresh ingredients, amid warm decor.
L'Apéritif Bistro
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsOriginal Hacienda Grill
RestaurantsSmall, casual Mexican eatery & bar with a wide-ranging menu, plus booth seating & stone accents.
Original Hacienda Grill
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsNho Kitchen #2
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery featuring a robot server alongside traditional bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.
Nho Kitchen #2
RestaurantsJohn’s Burgers
RestaurantsSimple diner serving burgers, fries and shakes, plus breakfast dishes.
John’s Burgers
RestaurantsStrings Italian Cafe
RestaurantsItalian chain presents traditional dishes including pizzas, pastas & calzones in a low-key setting.
Strings Italian Cafe
RestaurantsMaw n' Paw BBQ
RestaurantsDown-to-earth joint known for its slow-smoked, Kentucky-style BBQ meats & homemade sauces.
Maw n' Paw BBQ
RestaurantsCellar Door
RestaurantsIntimate lounge offering wine & beer with a calendar of live music & other performances.
Cellar Door
RestaurantsThe Annex Kitchen
RestaurantsRustic Italian dishes like wood-fired pizza in a contemporary, open-timbered space with a full bar.
The Annex Kitchen
RestaurantsWestwoods BBQ & Spice Co
RestaurantsLocally sourced BBQ fare plus draft microbrews & wine served in a casual reclaimed-wood setting.
Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co
RestaurantsAngry Chickz - Visalia
RestaurantsCasual, popular chicken restaurant offering sandwiches, sliders and bowls ranging from mild to spicy heat levels.
Angry Chickz - Visalia
RestaurantsHabit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Habit Burger & Grill
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsHot Rod Willy’s Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pie house known for Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas and Detroit-style creations.
Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza
RestaurantsTraders Take-N-Bake Pizza
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for comfort food, including take-and-bake pies.
Traders Take-N-Bake Pizza
RestaurantsScrambled
RestaurantsCozy breakfast-and-brunch spot serving popular plates such as pancakes, chilaquiles, and steak.
Scrambled
RestaurantsJuicy Burger
RestaurantsRelaxed burger joint offering an extensive menu of sandwiches, fries, and shakes, plus a kids' menu.
Juicy Burger
RestaurantsWassabi Off the Hook
RestaurantsModern outpost offering a variety of sushi & Japanese plates in a low-lit space with patio seating.
Wassabi Off the Hook
RestaurantsShoyu Sushi Calloway
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant for sushi, rolls and other Japanese fare, plus fried rice.
Shoyu Sushi Calloway
RestaurantsVilla Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsCounter-serve pizza chain with traditional pies & slices, plus pasta & other Italian staples.
Villa Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsMEGA Texas Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint offering up Texas barbecue dishes, plus sides and desserts.
MEGA Texas Barbeque
RestaurantsLeft of Center Visalia
RestaurantsFriendly eatery offering burgers and salads, plus margaritas and other cocktails, in casual digs.
Left of Center Visalia
RestaurantsBraised Kitchen
RestaurantsChic eatery showcasing upscale grub such as pizzas and surf 'n' turf, plus creative cocktails and a deep wine list.
Braised Kitchen
RestaurantsHeirloom
RestaurantsSeasonal farm-to-table meals with veggie options are served in this airy, laid-back spot.
Heirloom
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsTrendy, colorful, clean-lined eatery for hot chicken, plus sandwiches, sliders, fries, beer and desserts.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsPiemonte's Italian Delicatessen
RestaurantsEnduring Italian deli/market providing hot & cold sandwiches & other classic items to go.
Piemonte's Italian Delicatessen
RestaurantsFarm Fresh Bowls
RestaurantsWindow-serve spot for health-conscious, sweet & savory bowls with locally sourced ingredients.
Farm Fresh Bowls
RestaurantsThe Waffle Place
RestaurantsBreakfast, lunch and brunch staple whipping up familiar dishes such as waffles, pancakes and omelets, as well as fried chicken.
The Waffle Place
RestaurantsB L Quality Meats
RestaurantsLocal butcher shop featuring prime cuts of meat, exotic fare, and housemade sausages, plus catering.
B L Quality Meats
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsStarving Artists Bistro
RestaurantsEatery showcasing local artists & musicians with a menu of American fare alongside beer & cocktails.
Starving Artists Bistro
RestaurantsElbow Room Bar & Grill
RestaurantsRestaurant serving casual American fare with a covered patio for outdoor dining & a full bar.
Elbow Room Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCali Bros Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned restaurant, serving pizza and pastas in a variety of flavors such as tandoori and tikka masala.
Cali Bros Pizza
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner Tulare
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner Tulare
RestaurantsKaen Na Ramen & Sushi
RestaurantsCozy Japanese spot featuring ramen, sushi rolls and bento boxes, plus beer and sake.
Kaen Na Ramen & Sushi
RestaurantsEureka! Fresno
RestaurantsHip dining spot serving elevated burgers, craft beer & whiskey in industrial-chic surrounds.
Eureka! Fresno
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsHouston TX Hot Chicken
RestaurantsFast-casual eatery for the whole family known for fried chicken sandwiches and waffle pairings.
Houston TX Hot Chicken
RestaurantsAngela's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian eatery (with a kids' menu) dishing up pizza and pasta dishes along with other classic dishes.
Angela's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Vintage Press Restaurante
RestaurantsSteaks, seafood & pasta dishes served in a multi-room eatery adorned with antiques & leaded mirrors.
The Vintage Press Restaurante
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsPhở 75 Oriental Restaurant
RestaurantsUnassuming strip-mall restaurant serving Vietnamese noodle soups, vermicelli & banh mi sandwiches.
Phở 75 Oriental Restaurant
RestaurantsMe-n-Ed's Pizzeria
RestaurantsEasygoing chain offering specialty brick-oven pizzas & sandwiches in a basic setting.
Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria
RestaurantsBocados Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a fusion menu of sushi and hibachi dishes, plus cocktails.
Bocados Sushi Bar
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsEl Godinazo Centro Botanero
RestaurantsCasual bar serving familiar seafood dishes such as shrimp soup and fish ceviche alongside ice-cold beer and cocktails.
El Godinazo Centro Botanero
RestaurantsThe Burger Shack
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint offering charbroiled burgers and other comfort eats in a relaxed setting.
The Burger Shack
RestaurantsRosa's
RestaurantsTraditional, family-owned eatery offering pizza, pasta & Italian entrees, plus beer & wine.
Rosa's
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
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
RestaurantsPizza Guys
RestaurantsPizzeria chain offering build-your-own pies, along with spaghetti, wings & salad.
Pizza Guys
RestaurantsOhana Shack
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving lunch and dinner plates with Hawaiian classics like loco moco and kalua pork, plus poke.
Ohana Shack
RestaurantsCampagnia Bistro
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offers a menu & relaxed ambiance inspired by California, plus buffet options.
Campagnia Bistro
RestaurantsThe Curry Pizza Company # 8
RestaurantsFamily-run pizzeria known for Indian-inspired pies, wings, and other comfort grub.
The Curry Pizza Company # 8
RestaurantsBravo Farms Restaurant
RestaurantsCalifornian eatery serving custom-made salads & sandwiches plus soup, artisanal pizza, beer & wine.
Bravo Farms Restaurant
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsOvidio Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery serving pasta, pizzas, meat dishes & other Italian basics in relaxed surrounds.
Ovidio Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRichie's Pizza & Hot Dogs
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery dishing up NY-style pies (by the slice or whole pie), plus hot dogs.
Richie's Pizza & Hot Dogs
RestaurantsFocacciafresno
RestaurantsCasual eatery for sandwiches, entrees, soups and paninis, plus homemade bread and sauces.
Focacciafresno
RestaurantsUmi Sushi | Fresno
RestaurantsCreative sushi rolls & other Japanese eats are the draw at this informal, airy outpost with a patio.
Umi Sushi | Fresno
RestaurantsKocky's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsStraightforward bar with TVs & a subtle sports theme offering chicken wings & burgers.
Kocky's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsMr. Avocado's Mexican Asada Grill
RestaurantsCasual, family-owned place for tacos, burritos and other Mexican classics including quesadillas and sopes.
Mr. Avocado's Mexican Asada Grill
RestaurantsMom's House
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering waffles, fried catfish and other comfort-food favorites such as meatloaf.
Mom's House
RestaurantsJIN SUSHI #2 (Brimhall & Allen)
RestaurantsSushi rolls, bento boxes, and teriyaki dishes in a relaxed space.
JIN SUSHI #2 (Brimhall & Allen)
RestaurantsMochuelo
RestaurantsBacon-wrapped dates headline the menu of this Spanish tapas bar featuring artisanal cocktails and wines.
Mochuelo
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsBenSmokin BBQ
RestaurantsSmoked meats such as brisket and ribs are served at this laid-back barbecue place with homemade sides.
BenSmokin BBQ
RestaurantsHi Sushi
RestaurantsSushi house serving a variety of rolls and other items (plus a takeout option) with an emphasis on freshness.
Hi Sushi
RestaurantsZaatar Bistro
RestaurantsCounter-serve restaurant in the Via Montana Shopping Center with international fare and vegetarian options.
Zaatar Bistro
RestaurantsButter + Milk
RestaurantsCasual brunch spot whipping up comfort food favorites from buttermilk biscuits to chorizo tacos.
Butter + Milk
RestaurantsYoshino Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing Japanese standby featuring specialty sushi rolls & meals cooked on tabletop grills.
Yoshino Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBella Pasta Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsVintage Italian prints line the walls of this vibrant, colorful outlet for Italian standards.
Bella Pasta Trattoria Italiana
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - Fresno
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Texas de Brazil - Fresno
RestaurantsRosa's | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLongtime eatery for classic Italian pastas, entrees & pizza in relaxed digs with a seascape mural.
Rosa's | Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsOno Hawaiian BBQ
RestaurantsPlate lunches served with rice & macaroni salad are the mainstays of this Hawaiian-inspired chain.
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
RestaurantsParma Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Italian cuisine & homemade pasta dishes are the draw at this comfy eatery with a patio.
Parma Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Lime Lite
RestaurantsElegant, long-running eatery offering New American dishes along with innovative cocktails & a patio.
The Lime Lite
RestaurantsSanta Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLong-running, family-owned bar/eatery preparing hearty Basque-American dishes in old-fashioned digs.
Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsPatio Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed cafe serving healthy, organic, and vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch, and brunch.
Patio Cafe
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Social House Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsLively, sports-centric eatery offering comfort food, brunch, and a patio.
9440 Hageman Rd (Bakersfield)
“Lively, sports-centric eatery offering comfort food, brunch, and a patio.”