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    323 Bistro

    3.5 (45 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Rosemary chicken. Way too salty!
    Daniel B.

    The appetizer -- a waffle like biscuit draped in honey butter sauce is five stars. It's one of the most impressive appetizers I've yet eaten in la. With that said, I ordered the Rosemary chicken. Vegetables were lightly seasoned, as well as the mash. Reasonably priced for being at the center of the commerce casino. The chicken was drenched in salt. I have absolutely no idea why it turned out like that, but I was with a very important person, so I held back my complaint. I would recommend ordering a side item appetizer or a sandwich and forego their dinner items. Doesn't seem like an entree type of place, but more so of a casual quick bite

    Waffles for the table
    Judith W.

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Food and service was great. They give you complimentary mini waffles instead of bread. It's served with a honey apple butter sauce that is amazing. I had a burger which I ordered medium. It was a little pinker than I like but still perfect. My daughter had pesto pasta and she liked her entree. Our table also ordered the ice cream brownie dessert. I give it two thumbs up. It's large enough for 4 adults to share. Stop by Commerce Casino for a meal if you're in the area. *the price range on yelp is incorrect. It is $10-$20 for entrees.

    Don M.

    The food here was excellent and the service was top notch real friendly customer service Diana and Herminio treated us like family and not like customers its been a great experience and I'm looking forward too coming back again and again. Bringing friends next time

    Delicious
    Chin Fon L.

    Ivonne is a good sever and friendly. Recommend the foods is really nice especially the salmon grilled , Caesar salad , shrimp cocktail,Chicken Wings, burger as well.

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    Service is lackluster and spotty. Had the rib eye $26. Pretty dry. Had to ask for au jus or something and got pesto sauce. Asked for bread or dinner roll and was offered complimentary mini waffles. Alcohol menu is limited to beers and wine. You could to the bar and get your own but they won't. Ambience is tranquil and peaceful - vintage Xmas music playing in the background. Food tasted ok but longed for a good steak and this was not it. If you're looking for an experience, or even a nice dinner, more than just satiating/quenching your hunger, this is not the place. I support local businesses and hope this place improves their service and responsiveness. For the menu prices, there is plenty of room for improvement.

    Short Rib Bourguignon
    Irene L.

    I had the Short Rib Bourguignon - The meat was so moist it was unbelievable and the eggplant, carrots, and zucchini with the mash potatoes this was a flawless combination.

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    Second time here, first time the food was a little heavy. Ordered the Salmon and enchiladas this time and it was slightly better. The waffles are great Service was great. Ambience was good

    Miso Salmon
    Victoria G.

    First time here and I really loved the great service (Dan) and food. Definitely ask for the mini waffles with honey apple butter. The salmon was delicious!

    Room service salad and steak.
    Lila M.

    Ordered Farmers Salad the lettuce was a bit soft and the dressing tasted off. Steak was good tasting ans the potatoes were delish. 54 bucks for this meal def not worth it for the taste but for the convenience of room service is what we paid for.

    Miso salmon and steak and eggs both great choices! So flavorful  and decedent

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    Decor nice, clean, good service. But the food was soooo bland. All 4 of us didn't like our order at all.

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    Stevens Steak & Seafood House

    Stevens Steak & Seafood House

    3.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    Dear Jim, I am…read morewriting to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible experience my husband Esteban and I had at Stevens steakhouse on Saturday. June, 27th. 2026. We hosted our 45th wedding anniversary for 160 guests, and everything from the appetizers, dinner to the desserts was absolutely flawless. The atmosphere was perfect, and all assigned staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made our evening feel special. It's rare to find such a combination of exceptional food and top-tier hospitality individuals. Being in the hospitality Industry myself, would like to recognize your banquet manager Jaime, for doing an extraordinary job. He's one of the best banquet managers I've worked with. He made our event flawless, I've never had to worry about anything. He was very professional Kudos to Jaime and his staff for doing an amazing job. Please pass along our deepest thanks to the entire kitchen staff for their hard work. We will certainly be returning to Steven's Steakhouse when visiting California again and will be recommending steven's steakhouse to all of our friends and family. Best regards, Esteban and Helen Rico

    It was my first time dining at Steven's steakhouse. I was there for a retirement celebration…read moredinner. It was Sunday evening and the place was packed. There was a special event going on. Music was very loud and many people were dancing in a small dancing area. The noise level is so loud that my Apple Watch gave me a warning that exposure to this level of noise will cause hearing loss. There was a total of eleven of us. We ordered some appetizers (a combo platter with various fried stuff, and stuffed mushrooms), prime ribs, New York steak with shrimp scampi, Italian surf and turf, and many other entrees. Each entree comes with choice of soup or salad plus homemade pasta (which is a small side of spaghetti with sauce). Bread is served at the beginning. The bread is excellent. The side of spaghetti is very good. The sauce is slightly spicy which I liked. But someone at my table didn't care for it being spicy. I had the Italian surf and turf which includes 8-oz Filet mignon and 6-Oz lobster tail and lobster ravioli. The Filet mignon was okay (average). The lobster tail was over cooked. The best thing on my plate was the lobster ravioli. Needless to say, I was disappointed. For the prices they charge, I expected to have a delicious well prepared meal. Parking for this place is terrible. The parking lot is very small. Street parking is very limited. I would not be coming back. First of all, food was just average but prices are high. Secondly, It was so noisy that it made my dining experience not enjoyable. Last but not least, parking is a problem.

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    Steak & Lobster
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    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    Poached Neighborhood Kitchen

    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I came during lunch time and it was packed. The host was so sweet and handed us some menus to look…read moreover while we waited for our entire party to arrive. Once we were ready she had our table already prepared. We have to order inside first before you can be seated. Once seated our food came out not too long after. Everything looked and tasted delicious! We ordered the chilaquiles verde, short rib omelette, tropical pancakes (seasonal), and the mango curd french toast (seasonal). The chilaquiles verde was savory and tangy. It wasn't soggy at all and definitely one of my favorite dishes. The short rib omelette was savory but didn't give me any wow factor compared to the other dishes I ordered. The tropical pancakes were so pretty. I only tried a piece of it without the syrup which I think was a mistake because the kumquat syrup was my friend's favorite. I definitely need to try it again with the syrup. Best for last, mango curd French toast was my favorite! I fell in love with sweetness and tanginess of the mango curd. The French toast was soft and you can taste the butter. I wish it was a main menu item. I'll definitely be sad to see it go. They have lots of seating inside and outside.

    Dining While Black…read more Location- Great setup, half indoor & outdoor. I was curious about the level of accessibility and clearer directions on where to stand when the line passes the framing of the restaurant. But Great Downey location! Diversity score 1-5: 1.5 As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace professional, in order to garner financial success of any business is to be intentional about representation in your business. Money is green and people of all backgrounds have access to it. In an effort to reach a larger marketplace, your staffing is the first step towards reaching financial goals and attracting more business. Diversity is not just about color but it also includes accessibility for the handicapped community, Braille menus, and possibly more signage that displays the type of service a customer can expect. Please contact me for consultation services. Service/Ambiance/Environment: The service is where my issue lies. I did appreciate that as we were waiting in line to enter, we were given menus to assist in deciding what we wanted before we reached the inside. The cashiers were both super nice and even offered a taste of the Rose' slushy which was phenomenal. When ordering at the register, the sweet service was continued and we chose where to sit. It was bright and busy inside and we sat right in front of the expo station. I was truly enjoying the environment and it had me reminiscing of my brunch days in New York City. My guest and I were chatting and enjoying our Mimosa's and then my guests food arrives first. Not that it matters but in service certain things do and the female presenting person SHOULD always receive their food first. That was a surprise to me but I didn't read into as I expected my dish to arrive right behind. It did not. My guest and I continued to chat and sip until 20 mins later, as I'm watching dishes leave the expo station, did I say "where is my food?" The young server at the expo turned and rolled their eyes and then finally gave me my food. This was a buzz kill. I only went down a rabbit hole about it until I noticed I was the only Black person present. First, why would it ever been ok to not have dishes arriving to tables separately without saying "ma'am we're a little behind.." or to my guest "do you mind if we hold your dish a bit so we can make sure the food arrives together?" Being a previous server in high pace restaurants, communication, apologies, and ensuring perfect service is the goal. Poached is not a store front or even a little diner type of place. It's a casual, upbeat, bright breakfast/brunch spot. And yes, on busy days things happen but to not offer a reason, or apology, and giving the customer attitude is unacceptable. Food: The description of the food is well written. The prices are reasonable. I ordered the short rib omelette with whole grain toast and house potatoes. When I Finally received my food it looked great and I was eager to dig in. A first bite of the omelette I was sadly underwhelmed. The seasoning left much to be desired and it seamed to be more of a birria short rib flavor and I thought I chose the dish based on being excited about the combination of meat and cheese (which was barely there). I enjoyed the bread and potatoes more than the omelette. Go again score 1-5: 2 I really think this restaurant and it's operation needs some massaging, the cooks need to be trained, and a REAL chef needs to help improve the quality and taste of the food.

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    Morning scramble and breakfast burrito
    Morning scramble and breakfast burrito
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    Classic waffle
    We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.

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    We specialize in organic, farm to fork breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, avocado toast, omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, mimosas, & coffee.
    The Marketplace Grill Cafe

    The Marketplace Grill Cafe

    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    I've been coming to The Marketplace Grill Cafe since they first opened, and I can honestly say…read moretheir food is always delicious. My absolute favorite is the Greek chicken salad--I can't even explain how good it is, it's just that delicious every single time. Recently, my sisters surprised me for my birthday by taking me there, and we had such a great time. It made the experience even more special. Their pastries are also amazing--fresh and so tasty. What really stands out to me is the customer service. We had such a kind and friendly server who took the time to talk with us, which made us feel so welcome. That's the kind of service that keeps you coming back. We ended up staying for almost three hours because that's how comfortable and relaxed we felt at The Marketplace. It truly feels like a place where you can enjoy great food and great company.

    I paid a little over $10 for an order of hummus and a little over $20 for a full sandwich plus two…read moresides.. Why is the order of hummus and pita such a small amount? Im annoyed by how expensive it was. I'm so disappointed because they used to give a lot more than just 4 pcs of pita too when you order a full appetizer side. You get better back for your buck if you get a sandwich because it comes with two pretty large sides... the same size as a regular appetizer lol. The food used to be so good back then. The recipe and flavors have changed. Service is always great and ambiance is fun though. It's very clean here.

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    Salmon & Shrimp. Also includes steamed vegetables, risotto, and focaccia bread
    Salmon & Shrimp. Also includes steamed vegetables, risotto, and focaccia bread
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    4.4
    (2.5k reviews)
    5.8 mi

    This place was a great experience form start to finish. The menu Has a lot of unique dishes but…read moreeverything fel we thought out instead of overcomplicated. The naan with the dipping sauces was the perfect way to start. and the grilled oysters had an incredible smoky flavor that really stood out. The gilled corn wasn't my favorit it was have been much easier to eat if it had been cut off the cob but that was a small detail in an otherwise excellent meal. great service worth the visit.

    Dreamy dining experience. My work friends and I met for a 7pm reservation to celebrate a new…read moreposition of a friend and had a nice long table that sat a party as big as 8. We were quickly attended to by their kind staff and waiter who moved efficiently, and made great conversation. I enjoyed how knowledgeable our waiter was with both the dinner and cocktail menu! All plates and drinks were prepared just as described and had charming presentation. It's clear that their kitchen and staff valued attention to detail, and was more than considerate of a luxe dining experience. I loved my farmers market margarita, and seed smoke mezcal cocktail, they were not overly boozy, but had been made with an even blend of flavor and dressed with complimentary ingredients. As we were all men, it was pretty stereotypical that we ordered almost exclusively protein dishes lol. Each meat on the table was tender, juicy, and very savory. My favorites included their goat curry, and pork belly boat noodles. The plates were all Exciting, innovative, and an overall unique menu. I'd love to return for a date night with my lady as the vibes were very romantic.

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    Whole Branzino
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