{"id":7764,"date":"2026-06-23T19:03:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/these-california-restaurants-are-truly-outrageous-yelp-says-where-are-they\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T19:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:03:22","slug":"these-california-restaurants-are-truly-outrageous-yelp-says-where-are-they","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/23\/these-california-restaurants-are-truly-outrageous-yelp-says-where-are-they\/","title":{"rendered":"These California restaurants are truly \u2018outrageous,\u2019 Yelp says. Where are they?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Looking for a truly memorable dining experience?<\/p>\n

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Two California spots rank among the \u201cmost outrageous\u201d restaurants in the nation, according to Yelp.<\/p>\n

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The popular review website recently went searching for the best \u201cover-the-top\u201d eateries in the United States in 2026, from a crystal-studded grotto and an underwater spot to a spy-themed speakeasy and a coffee bar aboard a British double-decker bus.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese aren\u2019t your average dining spots,\u201d Yelp writer Kathy Passero wrote. \u201cThey\u2019re full-blown adventures where the food, decor and atmosphere are equally unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to Yelp, these restaurants are \u201cworth going out of your way for.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s where to go in California:<\/p>\n

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Is there a trailer park restaurant in California?<\/h2>\n

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According to Yelp, one of California\u2019s most outrageous restaurants is a subterranean bar in San Diego\u2019s Gaslamp Quarter where diners gather in a delightfully \u201ctacky trailer-park setting\u201d to enjoy \u201cwhimsically named cocktails\u201d and \u201cold-school comfort food.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Trailer Park After Dark opened in 2017 with one goal in mind \u2014to \u201cgive San Diego a place to let loose without the fuss,\u201d the restaurant said on its website.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThink themed trailers you can rent for your crew, drinks with names you\u2019ll laugh at before you even taste them, and comfort food that hits like a backyard cookout,\u201d Trailer Park After Dark said.<\/p>\n

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The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s\u2019mores for dessert.<\/p>\n

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In addition to tasty food and \u201cdamn good\u201d drinks, Yelp reviewers praised the \u201chilarious\u201d decor and \u201cfun and creative\u201d vibe.<\/p>\n

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Yelp reviewer Lindsey F. of San Diego called Trailer Park After Park \u201cgenuinely the coolest spot I have ever been to!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe theme is so creative and literally transports you into another world,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

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How do I get reservations to Hollywood\u2019s Magic Castle?<\/h2>\n

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Yelp also singled out The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, a Victorian mansion that has served as the headquarters of the Academy of Magical Arts since 1963.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDining at this Hollywood Hills spot is a spellbinding experience \u2026 if you can conjure up an invite,\u201d Passero wrote, noting that the private club is usually open only to members and their guests. You can also dine there if you stay at the adjacent Magic Castle Hotel.<\/p>\n

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Yelp reviewers said the reservation-only restaurant, which enforces a strict dress code, has \u201ca cool old-Hollywood vibe\u201d with \u201cfun, surprises, and delights around every corner.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This includes everything from up-close illusions to full-blown stage shows.<\/p>\n

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In addition to brunch and , The Magic Castle offers a with classic cocktails, salads, soups and entrees such as prime rib, pork chops and citrus rosemary chicken.<\/p>\n

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\u201cA night at The Magic Castle is always a fun time,\u201d Yelp user Nikki B. of South Pasadena wrote in her 5-star review. \u201cEveryone should have the opportunity to experience it at least once.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Where are the most outrageous restaurants in the U.S.?<\/h2>\n

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According to Yelp reviewers, these 10 restaurants are the most outrageous in the United States:<\/p>\n

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  1. Aquarium Restaurant<\/b> in Houston<\/li>\n
  2. The Conchee<\/b> in Leesburg, Virginia<\/li>\n
  3. Trailer Park After Dark<\/b> in San Diego<\/li>\n
  4. Grand Canyon Caverns Crystal Restaurant<\/b> in Peach Springs, Arizona<\/li>\n
  5. SafeHouse Milwaukee<\/b> in Milwaukee<\/li>\n
  6. Blackout Dining in the Dark<\/b> in Las Vegas<\/li>\n
  7. Gayle\u2019s Broadway Rose<\/b> in New York City<\/li>\n
  8. The Magic Castle<\/b> in Hollywood<\/li>\n
  9. Double D\u2019s Coffee & Desserts<\/b> in Asheville, North Carolina<\/li>\n
  10. Casa Bonita<\/b> in Denver<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    How did Yelp rank the top 10 eateries?<\/h2>\n

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    To create its top 10 lists, Yelp highlights restaurants and other spots that are \u201ccurrently most popular with Yelp users in that area,\u201d Cece Rulon, senior public relations coordinator at Yelp, previously told McClatchy Media.<\/p>\n

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    Rankings are \u201cbased on a combination of factors like overall rating, number of reviews, recent reviews, recent ratings and recent pageviews,\u201d Rulon said.<\/p>\n

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    In this case, Yelp said it \u201ccompiled a list of 10 outrageous restaurant experiences, where the restaurant received top ratings from Yelp users.\u201d<\/p>\n

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