Take a tip from locals who are fired up about the Campground experience both for dinner and weekend brunch. This modern, California casual steakhouse serves prime cuts of meat (including in-house aged beef) cooked to perfection on an open fire of mesquite, almond and cherry wood. Start with Grilled Humboldt Bay Oysters, Carpaccio or a build-your-own Butcher’s Block of housemade  charcuterie with grilled bread. Campground’s garden options include arguably the best Wedge Salad ever (garnished with fried shallots). Diners can’t go wrong with any of the beef cuts, but it’s hard to choose with executive chef Kaitlin Smith’s seasonal menu, which includes lamb, pork ribs, prawns, fresh fish and innovative vegetarian entrees and sides. Campground’s slogan is “Gather, eat, tell stories,” but “drink” could certainly be included, given their extraordinary bar menu and international wine list. (P.S. We’re partial to the Lost in the Woods cocktail, or to accompany the seasonal market quiche at brunch, sip the Verde Maria.) Be sure to make reservations, it’s no secret that Campground tops the county’s list of best restaurants.