Café 225
225 W. Main Street
Visalia, CA 93291

House Specialties: Mesquite grilled chicken/beef/etc.

Interesting Facts: Real mesquite grill in downtown Visalia (no kidding--you can see wood piled up outside their back door).

Price Range: Moderate

Wimpy's Hamburgers
1417 E. Tulare Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274

House Specialties: This restaurant has the best old-fashioned hamburgers and french fries in the Valley! You are in for a treat when you taste Wimpy's homemade cheeseburger and french fries.

Price Range: Inexpensive

Emerton Club
210 E. Tulare Avenue
Tualre, CA 93274

House Specialties: Fine dining

Interesting Facts: This restaurant is named after the "Emerton" bar that was located in the old Tulare Hotel. It is located in downtown Tulare.

Price Range: Moderate

Papa Joe's Place
424 N. L Street
Tualre, CA 93274

House Specialties: Mexican food

The Proprietors: Papa Joe's is a family owned and operated restaurant.

Price Range: Moderate

Hazel's
237 N. L Street
Tualre, CA 93274

Interesting Facts: Hazel's is located in a historical home in Tulare. Inside and outside seating available.

Price Range: Moderate

The Vintage Press
216 N. Willis Street
Visalia, CA 93291

Interesting Facts: Long time Visalia restaurant--consistently one of the top-rated restaurants in the Valley. A don't miss. People come from several counties around to enjoy their fare.

The Proprietors: Family-run business

Price Range: Expensive

Dora's
148 E. Antelope Avenue
Woodlake, CA 93286

House Specialties: Chili Verde

Interesting Facts: From the patio, there is a great view of the Sierra Nevadas.  Also, when Sunset Magazine featured the Exeter murals a couple of years ago, Dora's was mentioned as a place to eat while visiting the murals.  The atmosphere is very relaxed; even if you order one taco, plan on spending an hour there.

The Proprietors: Dora is very popular in the Latino music genre. She has an amazing voice, singing under the name of Maria Jose. When not in the kitchen, she has been known to sing for her patrons.

Price Range: Inexpensive

Juanito's
308 W. King Avenue
Tualre, CA 93274

House Specialties: Mexican Food

Price Range: Moderate

Rustler's Steakhouse
6100 S. Mooney Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93277
Phone: 661-686-1510

House Specialties: Whiskey Peppercorn Porterhouse

Interesting Facts: The restaurant has awesome interior decorations and a beautiful bar.

The Proprietors: The owner is a small-business man who also runs several tire stores.

Price Range: Moderate