2017 top independent restaurants in Calif.

The 11 Top 100 restaurants in California are almost evenly split between San Francisco and Los Angeles/Orange County. Here are the top-grossing independents in the Golden State.

Top 100 Rank: 18

Annual Sales: $21,720,463

Average Check: $35

The Buzz: A popular 2016 menu addition was Tartufo Pizza: mozzarella, fontina, truffle pecorino, creme fraiche, black truffle mushroom pate and soft cooked egg.

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Top 100 Rank: 64

Annual Sales: $15,498,854

Average Check: $52*

The Buzz: The best in “pier to plate” dining since 1965, with locally caught fish and seafood prepared daily.

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Top 100 Rank: 67

Annual Sales: $15,000,303

Average Check: $29

The Buzz: Great steaks never go out of fashion: Sales in 2016 were up 2.6%.

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Top 100 Rank: 71

Annual Sales: $14,784,499

Average Check: $53

The Buzz: Pier 43 1/2 on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, where locals and tourists have gone for fresh fish and seafood since the late 1950s.

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Top 100 Rank: 76

Annual Sales: $14,500,000*

Average Check: $95*

The Buzz: Jose Andres’ partnership with SBE hospitality group is a multicultural culinary piazza.

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Top 100 Rank: 78

Annual Sales: $14,347,346

Average Check: $105

The Buzz: Innovative Dining Group concept combines a chic, colorful environment with a classic steakhouse menu.

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Top 100 Rank: 82

Annual Sales: $14,091,992

Average Check: $46

The Buzz: The three-in-one operation includes casual The Bistro, stylish Terrace Room and upscale Sutro’s at the Cliff House.

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Top 100 Rank: 83

Annual Sales: $14,000,000*

Average Check: $50*

The Buzz: Social media is full of “Gladstones to close” rumors, but it is expected to take part in bidding for the spot’s lease this fall.

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Top 100 Rank: 85

Annual Sales: $13,926,000

Average Check: $31

The Buzz: Tourism in the Los Angeles area was up in 2016 for the seventh straight year; Paradise Cove is working to increase its share of that market.

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Top 100 Rank: 96

Annual Sales: $13,200,000*

Average Check: $85*

The Buzz: Casual-style sister restaurant Galaxy Taco is in La Jolla Shores, Calif.

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Top 100 Rank: 98

Annual Sales: $13,000,000*

Average Check: $100*

The Buzz: The 2012 winner of the James Beard Best Restaurant award is still at the top of its game.

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