We visited LA from Sacramento over the weekend for an epoxy class down the street and decided to have a birthday dinner at this location. Food was AMAZING! We ordered prime rib stuffed with cheese, onion, and shrimp. Drizzled over with their zarandeado sauce (I personally don't like blue cheese so the zarandeó sauce was the replacement sauce.) Filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes Along with their fresh ceviche bedded on raw oysters. EVERYTHING WAS TO DIE FOR. The owner was down to earth and very friendly. Would definitely come back just for the food and drinks! 10/10! read more

I called on 03/21 @12:08pm & spoke with JoJo. I made a Reservation for a party of 6 @5pm for a Birthday dinner on 03/28. When we arrived, there were no tables set up and the hostess acted like she had no clue about our reservation. She seemed frazzled as she tried to put 3 tables & 8 chairs together for us. My wife ordered the boneless ribeye with mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were bland, and the ribeye was over-seasoned, tough, and quite fatty. The seafood tower was good, as was my daughter's ceviche and my shrimp, but overall the experience fell short. And the music was extremely loud for being such a small establishment. Penelope, was excellent--very attentive and pleasant throughout the meal. When we received our bill, we were charged 20% for a "Large Party" of 8, but did not notice this error until we returned home. We will not be returning. read more

I was completely caught off guard. I think most of these reviews were for the previous restaurant called Verdugo's. The pictures displayed were more of a steakhouse type of restaurant when I arrived with my family we walked straight into a busy dinning area. While it was very promising, the menu was very different than what was displayed on Yelp. In fact, most of the menu was seafood. In the corner they had a Juan Gabriel impersonator while he sang well, it was incredibly loud and not what we expected. We asked for a table near the back since we had our four year old with us. A waiter pulled two tables together for our party and passed another 10 minutes before we were approached for drinks. We waited about about 10 for him to return for our order but no drinks. When he came back we asked to cancel them since our daughter was having trouble with the loudness of the music being sung. The rest of our party stayed but sent back their food. The camarones zarandeados tasted like nothing but mayo and the rice was not cooked entirely throughout. Definitely would not return. read more

This establishment used to be Marie calendars. The boy is out of the hospital so off to eat steak we go! It is a weekday around 530 pm and only one other couple here. Boy had the filet mignon it does not come with any sides which is perfect for him. He was so animated when he had the first bite. His exact words" what!!? It's so juicy and perfectly seasoned. I had a bite and yes he was not exaggerating That was a good quality great tasting piece of meat. I ordered a shrimp cocktail for myself which hit the spot. It had some nice heat to it. So nice to see a smile on my boys face while he's eating away. I will be back. Maybe I'll bring my flash light with me next time ha! It's a nice romantic vibe but I can't see! read more

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So good. Coming in for a steak dinner potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The prices have gone down, which is really nice. I love an amazing fine dining moment. This place always hits the spots ! It's close to my House.. My stepdad loves it because they have a good wine five stars every time read more

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This review is for Buena Mesa in Downey. This mariscos restaurant really impressed me. The camarón aguachile was vibrant and refreshing, with shrimp marinated just right and a spice level that brought everything to life without overpowering it. The octopus stood out--perfectly cooked, tender, and lightly smoky. The ostiones preparados were fresh and generously topped, balancing the oyster's briny flavor with a punch of seasoning with camarón and pulpo were amazing! A great place for high-quality, authentic seafood. read more

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We were the only ones here for over an hour and the server was not even attentive. The bread and dipping sauce were good. The bf liked his shrimp cocktail. I ordered the chicken plate and it was a bit dry even though it was slathered with a bright yellow sauce that was not mentioned on the menu. The macaroni and cheese was good I was looking at two places for brunch and accidentally picked the wrong one because o thought they had a brunch menu. My mistake. Ambiance? Music and eight TVs going on. The bf said he would come back. Tre desserts in the case look like they have been leftover from Friday night. It is now Sunday afternoon. Oh yeah, the Pork Bend had no pork belly in it. The bf said maybe it was thinly sliced. But to me, it seemed like bacon rolls with a sauce drizzled on it. And they charge for refills of ice tea. Yeah. Should have gone to LKSD. No wonder no one is here after an hour and a half after opening. read more

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The food & cocktail: delicious 10/10. Our table ordered filet mignon, NY steak, Ribeye and Verdugo's Special Salad. You need to add sides (only small steaks get mash potatoes). But we added Brussel sprouts and fingerling potatoes. All of that made such a flavor combo I will be dreaming about for a long time. My New York steak was perfection. Oh yeah and the Rock Shrimp was so good; delish sauce on top. 4.5/5 only because it was Valentine's Day and they didn't have the porterhouse I wanted or the bone-in ribeye my hubby wanted. And our reservations were really early in the night. But it worked out just fine. read more

My dining experience was underwhelming. The mashed potatoes were clumpy and lacked flavor. My shrimp plate was bland. The service was lacking as well. The server even let us know that she forgot about us. Not good. read more

Great place to come and enjoy a delicious meal and great atmosphere! The owner, Ralph Verdugo, is great and interacts with the customers and makes the experience more exciting and memorable. I will defend be back! read more

5 stars for Samantha's singing but not happy with the service, we got there before the owner but got our food after. I understand he is the owner but that's rude We waited a while to even get water. Also when you order a New York Stake you have to order your side separately lol crazy. Only reason they are getting 3 stars instead of 1 is because of Samantha's voice and Steak was good but I won't be coming back read more

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The food was all very very good. The loaded lobster potatoes were the only dish lacking a bit of flavor. The steak cooked medium well was D-licious! The roasted brussel sprouts were the first thing to go they were so good. Haven't had an old fashioned that good in a long time. Came for dinner on a Friday night and there was plenty of seating. Definitely give this place a try I know I will again. read more

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Came to the restaurant to celebrate my mom's birthday. When we mentioned we had a reservation the waitress at the time said there was no reservations on file. She then attempted to accommodate us, but then wanted to stick all members of the party in a booth and not a table. The restaurant used to be Verdugos Steak House, so I had a steak thinking they would be as good as the old restaurant I was wrong. The meat was extremely fatty, and the meat was overly seasoned with salt. The amount of food given is not worth the prices they are charging at all. The waitress could not even hear us due to having loud music blaring through the entire dinner experience. The inside of the restaurant felt very chaotic and the speaker system sounded like it was on it's last leg sounding very distorted. I will not be back. read more

Went i went they didnt have anything. No drinks, no sides for my kids. This place was also too dark.

Came here to celebrate my sister in laws bday, I ordered a steak, oyster Rockefeller and lobster Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious! I ordered medium rare and it was perfectly cooked. When we went they had a comedians performing stand-up, it was great and comedians were funny. I would definitely be back on a special occasion. Drinks were also delicious! read more

Buena Mesa - Ribeye Steak Oyster Rockefeller Lamb Chops Mac and cheese w/lobster - Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Came in on a Wednesday for lunch, it was pretty empty considering the time but our waitress was so sweet and helpful! I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a while since I live nearby and heard good reviews. We were not disappointed! The louis jacot was amazing if you like sweeter white wine! We ordered the filet mignon and bone-in ribeye steak with a side order of their mac & cheese and loaded lobster mashed potatoes. It was absolutely perfect- they were not stingy with the lobster on the mashed potatoes and their blue cheese dip for the steak was amazing! Both the steaks were tender and cooked to perfection! We also ordered their cafe de olla and tiramisu for dessert- both really good as well, and authentic cafe de olla! I hope to come back for their Frank Sinatra night one of these weekends, restaurant was clean, service was great, and food was delicious! read more

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Part of the buena Mesa restaurant, if you're looking for Mexican food, you will not be disappointed. Staff is friendly and attentive, food is amazing, they make everything in house. All their sauces, and secret salsa recipes keep me coming back. read more

Bad service worst $83 dollars spent waitress didn't even bring us any chips and salsa but the other tables did.The other customers didn't ask for chips I saw that they sat them brought chips and water read more

Went for our anniversary, great choice and def recommend. Ambiance - Wasn't exactly sexy, felt very meh. Wasn't like LKSD or Diosa where you walk in and feel special. Service A+. Waitress was solo and made drinks, cleared tables, and served food for a few tables and didn't miss a beat. Food - Brussels sprouts were a hit, bit my tongue they were so good. Calamari was great. Wife ordered some big Cali flower dish which was dry as hell, avoid. Rib eye steaks were alright, portions were filling and tasted ok. My medium rare was more cooked than I'd like. Truffle fries weren't as good as I was hoping, but we cleared the plate so they weren't bad....just not wow. I could've just ate sides and apps and skipped the steak tbh. I'd def come back. It's a strong option but wasn't the wow factor I was hoping for. read more

everything was amazing. i loved the food the dranks. steaks are tender and tasty. the are the best.

It started ok with the waiter and service but when it started to get busy and I stepped away from my table let waiter know I was stepping away to dance. The owner snap away my table where I had my coat n drink I had reserved to sat another party at my table so inconsiderate took my drink away and my jacket was there hanging on my chair it's all about making there money prices were high nothing under $15 for a small dish . Greed over doing the right thing. So disappointed read more

10/10 at this place! The food was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection! The service and drinks also on point! The ambiance was romantic and fun...perfect for a date night! Also, I went on a night where the owner was donating a percentage of the entire nights profit back to our community in Downey for the girls softball team! Thank you for not only bringing your amazing restaurant to Downey, but also for giving back to our community! We need more people like you! read more

So happy Verdugos opened up in Downey. I've found myself coming here for both business lunches and dinner. -The Food Recently, I ordered the ribeye steak medium rare. I've been to places where you order medium rare and end up with medium well, but not here. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, and seasoned just right. For sides, I chose the Brussels sprouts and carrots. The portions were generous for a single person, but they would be perfect for sharing. -The Service The service was quick and friendly, and I even got to meet the owner, Ralph, who is an extremely nice man. -The Ambiance It's a great mood for a date night, nice dining with family, or for business. The old school silent movies playing in the background are a nice touch. read more

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I celebrated my birthday a week ago at Verdugos! I live in Las Vegas and have read so many amazing reviews regarding their service, food & vibe! So headed to Calie for my celebration! Upon arriving there was easy parking (that's already a plus!) as we walked up front to enter there was a cute lil upfront patio set up. Walking into the entrance we were automatically greeted by the host and sat rather quickly. We were sat handed menus and drink menus, I ordered a couple of their significant drinks (polma & Downey girl) which was DELICIOUS! We ordered the garlic rice and shrimp which was AMAZING & their NY steak! The steak was cooked perfectly and the taste was to DIE for! The owner I believe his name is Ralph came and checked on us to make sure we were being taken care of which I felt he went the extra mile ! Anyone who is in the LA area Downey & surrounding cities definitely stop by , you won't be disappointed. We will be returning ! read more

Excelente steaks our waitress . Drinks and presentation I did not try the dessert but evrything is good and cheap read more

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My Rib Eye steak was perfect. The service was off the wall. The wine stocked on the wall. Verdugos Beautiful young ladies, were busy making sure our visit was excellent. True professionals with I care attitudes. They were very attentive to our orders they were correct. They cared that each meal was to our liking. Noticed everything, not a water glass or bar beverage got past them. No one's cup was empty very long. Ambiance was classic movies and sports on the wall. I enjoyed being here and I think you will too. They deserve your patronage. Get on their wait list, you will not be disappointed. read more

Buena Mesa - Birthday party at Verdugos Steak house for around 60 - Bars Near Me - Downey, California

We had a 5:15 reservation on a Saturday and got seated right away. The ambiance could use some improvement, it is kind of dark in there, the AC wasn't on even though is the middle of July and pretty hot so the air felt like it could use some circulation. They did turn on a fan which made it a little better. The service was great, our waiter was very attentive and prompt with all of our requests. We ordered Rib Eye, chicken piccata, for sides we had fries, stuffed mushrooms, sweet shrimp, mushroom ragú and mashed potatoes. For drinks we had a glass of red wine and the pineapple mezcal drink. The rib eye could've used more searing, seasoning and the fat wasn't rendered so it was hard to cut. The shrimp was a bit overcooked, the chicken seemed like it could've been the kind that you get frozen, with the grilled marks, it was dry on the inside but the sauce was really good. Mushrooms and fries were adequate but mashed potatoes needed seasoning, they were bland and underwhelming. Overall we are disappointed as we were hoping this would be a nice steak house. read more

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Food is delicious drink are amazing nice hang out bar an grill to watch games and get your drink on

Just passing by to recommend VERDUGOS MEAT SALADS & DESSERT . I really loved the ambiance, algo tranquilo. If you feel like having a great dinner with either your husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, friend well this is the place . You are able to have a conversation without screaming at each other. What I order was Rib eye steak with a side of lobster loaded with potatoes, omg it was delicious GIVE THEM A TRY FRIEND AANDDD LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ;) read more

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My husband and I came here to verdugo's for our anniversary. We made reservations they seated us on time. They start with a great bread with a really good sauce. I had a filet and my husband had bone in ribeye. The steaks were delicious, truffle fries en just fries garlic mashed potatoes good. Service excellent memo was our server he was great, friendly and attentive. We will be back thanks guys read more

Solid steakhouse with exciting alcoholic beverages. Came in on a Friday night and it was busy but we made reservations prior. Friendly service throughout the night. Very casual vibe. A waitress sang a couple songs. That was really cool. We shared their sweet and spicy shrimp which were really tasty. Also shared a caesar salad and we enjoyed it. For the main course I feasted on lamb chops. Very flavorful and cooked to my liking. My wife enjoyed her salmon. The portions are healthy so come hungry. The drinks were also perfect. All in all it was worth every penny. read more

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Previous review are from when it was a steak house!! Now that it has a new name and new food (sea food) it's definitely not the same!! We went to try it and we were very disappointed with the service and the food:((.. to start, they messed up our order twice!! Yes in the same night!! Shrimp cocktail tasted like pure Clamato juice no lemon no salt it was BAD!! Ceviche was nothing but onion and tomato! It was BAD!! Music was super loud!!! like I said nothing like before when it was all steak house!! Sorry but that's my honest opinion!! Will not be going back!! read more

Brought my family for a thanksgiving dinner but unfortunately the meal as a whole was a miss. Everything was extremely salty. From the lobster bisque to the steak and the scallops. Not sure why everything came out so salty. We have eaten here in the past and the food was really good but this time it was very disappointing. read more

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We celebrated my father birthday at Verdugos and it was a great experience. The staff is attentive, courteous, and professional. Music selection is perfect and creates a relaxing upscale ambience. The medium-rare porterhouse was cooked to perfection, with a beautiful sear and tender, flavorful meat. The filet mignon was just as tasty. It was juicy and cooked to perfection. The kids cheeseburger was the right portion for my 4 yr old. The dessert menu was lacking as they only had cheesecake available. Their desserts selection needs to be improved but overall, a great place for quality steaks and hearty meals for the whole family! read more

Overpriced in my opinion. We had steak, but it seems more like a seafood place. Food was ok. Service was barely ok. I wouldn't put this place on a must go list. read more

I was really excited to hear that Downey had a new sit down steak restaurant. Took mom and dad out for a late birthday dinner for dad. Upon looking at the menu online, it was pretty much on par to what you would expect prices to be at an upscale steak house. I was expecting something like Del Rae down the street in Pico Rivera or Steak and Stein in Whittier Blvd. First thing I noticed upon entering, was the display case full of desserts. Kind of like I walked in to Marie Callendar's. It was pretty empty when we first got seated so we were able to snag a booth in the back with a full view of the restaurant. It said online that on certain nights, the restaurant has live music. What was odd to me was that the bar was situated around the corner, far away from where the live music was supposed to be. So if you're just there for a couple drinks, you're not able to enjoy the performance unless you're seated in the dining area. There's a bar set up right when you come in they the front door but it's currently empty and not being utilized. So if you're waiting for a table, you would need to walk thru the entire restaurant to get to the bar in the back to grab a drink. As for the food, our server, although extremely nice and attentive, wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. The steaks on the menu did not list how many ounces each cut was. We had a difficult time figuring out the menu because we all wanted to get different cuts without ordering too much and sharing the sides. Our server kept going to the BOH to ask questions. It would be extremely helpful if the size of the steaks is listed on the menu. My dad opted for the Ribeye and mom and I shared the Tomahawk with a caesar salad to share, garlic mash and mac and cheese. All were delicious. The kitchen was nice enough to cut a piece for mom and cook it to her medium well. Everything was delicious. Food was cooked to temp and my parents were impressed. As for drinks, I ordered a glass of house wine. It was listed on the menu as Josh merlot, the server assured me that it was in fact, a cab. When I took a sip, I noticed that it didn't taste like a cab but more like a pinot noir. I then ask the server if she was sure that she poured me the house wine. She then admits that they ran out of the house red and that she "upgraded me". I decided not to comment on it further but certain guests may potentially make a big deal of it. Then comes to the desert part. Our server was nice enough to let us know that the selection in the window wasn't fresh and she wouldn't recommend it besides the creme brûlée. I was surprised that they didn't offer a free dessert for bdays. Those little things count. I feel like I need to mention that I have worked in the restaurant industry for about 20 years in various positions from server to bartender to management. All of these opinions are my own and observations that I hope will help. This restaurant has great potential with a couple things that just need to be tweaked. When you're paying $40 and up for a steak there's a level of service and quality that is expected. read more

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The steak was pretty salty / over seasoned. Seems like they used the reverse sear method and my medium rare ended up rare. Sides are shareable. The service was good and the ambiance was nice. I do suggest losing the purple light bug traps and led strip lights. Other than that love the traditional look. read more

So much to say about this place but I want to start with the owner - Ralph Verdugo is amazing. 10/10 owner but even better of a person. This man cares about his community so much and cares about his customers even more. The friendliest, kindest man who just so happens to also run an amazing establishment! The vibes of the steakhouse are great - live music, great quality steak for a fair price, and delicious drinks! I recommend the ribeye, truffle fried, and Downey girl! Side note: Ralph hosted a dinner for 7 senior couples from Downey - took care of their whole meal, including appetizer salad, steak, dessert, and drink - all because he wanted to show appreciation to the senior community. Such a great man!! read more

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The service was great. We went on a Wednesday night, there were only two other tables that night so it felt as if we had the whole place to ourselves. We only saw one employee the whole night but he was amazing, very attentive. The dining room was clean and looked very nice the way the wine bottles were on the wall, it is fancier than I expected. I went directly after work so I had a uniform on but when I called they said there was no dress code. We went during the Dodgers World Series and the game was playing for us to watch during dinner. The steak was amazing. I got the Filet Mignon and my companion got the Ribeye. Both were cooked medium well and seasoned perfectly. The Brussel sprouts and asparagus were my favorite sides. I tried the whole corn since the server said it's not very popular. It was okay, it was similar to Mac n cheese as it had bread crumbs on top and was baked but it wasn't cheesy, it felt as if it was corn in a roux. It was a bit plain but I like corn so it didn't bother me. The only critique I could give was that I ordered Mac n cheese and never got it but it was taken off the bill towards the end so no problem. Overall I would 100% go back there as the steak, drinks and sides were great. I think the pricing is good if you don't go overboard like we did trying all the sides and getting 4 drinks! read more

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I have had the pleasure of dining here probably half a dozen times. The thing that keeps bringing me back here is the Japanese A5 Wagyu!!! The pros at Verdugos: 1) This fine dining establishment is open during lunch. Always a positive as I hardly do dinners. 2) They have Japanese A5 Wagyu available during lunch! 3) King Crab legs are soo meaty! 4) Service is impeccable. Blanca, Sandra helped me the first few times. Bryant took care of our group the past 3 times. Love the attention to detail front and kitchen staff put towards a great customer experience! 5) Espresso Martini's are delicious! We probably have 3 too many every time during our visit. 6) Desserts are delicious. Tiramisu is my favorite. 7) Appetizers are portioned adequately. Brussels Sprouts is very good and the best of the pick. 8) One of the employees that works Thursday's and the weekends (Samantha?) has an amazing voice. As soon as she is caught up on her tables, she busts out a romantic song for everyone to enjoy. Unique to this restaurant. Cons: -I did not like the taste of the Oyster Rockefeller. Other than this, every single menu item was fantastic! Great food, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and live entertainment! This restaurant has my 5 star vote. read more

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