2016 top independent restaurants in Calif.

California is home to 11 of the Top 100 Independents; most of those in the Golden State are split fairly evenly between San Francisco and the Southland.

Top 100 Rank: 13

Annual Sales: $21,732,969

Average Check: $41

The Buzz: The restaurant has Gourmet Market and Patisserie adjacent to it.

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Top 100 Rank: 57

Annual Sales: $15,800,000*

Average Check: $100

The Buzz: It encompasses several venues in one within a sprawling celebration of small plates and cocktails.

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Top 100 Rank: 64

Annual Sales: $15,092,497

Average Check: $50*

The Buzz: Al and Joe Scoma bought a six-stool coffee shop on Pier 47 in 1965 and turned it into a legendary restaurant.

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Top 100 Rank: 65

Annual Sales: $14,870,355

Average Check: $75

The Buzz: The Innovative Dining Group concept marries cosmopolitan design with traditional steakhouse fare.

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Top 100 Rank: 74

Annual Sales: $14,625,584

Average Check: $27

The Buzz: It brought social media control in-house, leading to a 55% increase in reach and engagement.

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Top 100 Rank: 75

Annual Sales: $14,500,000*

Average Check: $49*

The Buzz: Los Angeles County will hold an open competition for rights to the Gladstones site; it could be the end of the 44-year-old icon.

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Top 100 Rank: 78

Annual Sales: $14,126,100

Average Check: $53

The Buzz: The top menu addition in 2015 was Braised Halibut with Shiitake Crust & Dashi.

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Top 100 Rank: 90

Annual Sales: $13,250,000*

Average Check: $77*

The Buzz: One of San Francisco’s most highly regarded restaurants since its opening in 1993.

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Top 100 Rank: 93

Annual Sales: $13,150,000*

Average Check: $88*

The Buzz: There's a monthly “Craft at the Cove” cocktail seminar at the Level 2 bar.

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Top 100 Rank: 95

Annual Sales: $13,033,723

Average Check: $29

The Buzz: New to the Top 100, this concept will pack a picnic lunch or cater a beach party.

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Top 100 Rank: 96

Annual Sales: $12,942,913

Average Check: $51

The Buzz: Buys only Dungeness crabs that are at least 2 pounds each, fished from the Pacific Oceaan at its back door.

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