2018 top independent restaurants in Calif.

The 10 California restaurants on this year's list are clustered primarily around Los Angeles and San Francisco. Here are the top-grossing restaurants in the state.

Top 100 Rank: 22

Annual Sales: $20.7M

Average Check: $45.67

The Buzz: The restaurant and the Cafe & Patisserie are open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Top 100 Rank: 56

Annual Sales: $16.5M

Average Check: $27.79

The Buzz: Diners can choose from among the Ranch Kitchen, the Steakhouse or the Horseshoe Bar.

Top 100 Rank: 72

Annual Sales: $14.9M

Average Check: $59.00

The Buzz: Built in the late 1950s and recently remodeled, the Franciscan is an iconic part of San Francisco seafood dining.

Top 100 Rank: 73

Annual Sales: $14.8M

Average Check: $43.00

The Buzz: Family-style shared items such as a Malibu Paddler's Breakfast and Barcelona Seafood Grill were popular 2017 additions. 

Top 100 Rank: 78

Annual Sales: $14.5M

Average Check: $96.00

The Buzz: Jose Andres and his ThinkFoodGroup have taken control of future expansion of the brand from SBE.

Top 100 Rank: 80

Annual Sales: $14.3M

Average Check: $60.00

The Buzz: Famed for its "pier to plate" menu and classic service for more than a half-century.

Top 100 Rank: 83

Annual Sales: $14.1M

Average Check: $48.00

The Buzz: Sutro's is the upscale dining experience; The Bistro is more casual and serves breakfast through dinner.

Top 100 Rank: 95

Annual Sales: $12.9M

Average Check: $85.00

The Buzz: Three levels—California Modern, Level2 and the Ocean Terrace—all offer sweeping views of the Pacific.

Top 100 Rank: 96

Annual Sales: $12.7M

Average Check: $106.09

The Buzz: In the Year of the Steakhouse, BOA added larger steaks—tomahawk cuts and porterhouse—to its menu.

Top 100 Rank: 98

Annual Sales: $12.5M

Average Check: $100.00

The Buzz: The 2012 winner of the James Beard Best Restaurant award is still considered one of the best restaurants in San Francisco.