Many may not realize it, but California is a huge ranching state, and as such, we have some great steakhouses. If you are in Fresno, make sure you hit Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse. Steaks are cooked over Almond wood deep pit fire. If you are in the Central Coast, you should try the Far Western Tavern in Guadalupe, near Santa Maria. Steaks are cooked over red oak. Near Pismo Beach is F. McClintock's Saloon. Again, all meat cooked over red oak.