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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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 wouldn't expect this place is around for much longer. Only 1 person working the whole floor/bar and while she was very nice and friendly, the food was subpar for the price. Drinks didn't taste good either, but what could be expected when there is no bartender. I felt like I was eating in a ghost town. read more

Tonight we tried Verdugos for the first time since opening about five months ago. A friend had posted a review that made us decide to try it. I and the other guests that accompanied me truly enjoyed it. I highly recommend the beet salad and the chicken piccata, which is what I ordered. My husband ordered the ribeye steak -very tender and flavorful. For dessert we had the crème brûlée and the chocolate cake. Both were good but the chocolate cake was really good- very light and refreshing. What we truly enjoyed was impeccable service from our two waiters. The one name that I do remember was Mauricio who was our main waiter and very attentive. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with great bar area. Food is really well done - presentation on the plates is beautiful & everything is exceptionally fresh. Food came out within 15 minutes of ordering & Brian was very attentive & helpful with our menu selection. read more

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Went to Verdugos on 4/6/25 around 2:30pm just for cocktails. Went in and there was only 1 table being serviced so me and my wife decided to go to the bar area. The drinks were good order 3 drinks total no food 1 vodka soda, 1 mezcal cocktail and 1 old fashion total was $56! When it came to the bill the waitress charged me twice! Once $45 and the other $16! She decided to apologize for the long wait the machine was not working and I told her why did she charge me twice she lied to me. I am so angry and know I will never be a customer here ever again. On top of that the inside of the restaurant was 80 degrees based on what the thermostat indicated so it shows that there's little care from the employees and management. read more

If you're thinking of coming to Downey for a fine dining steakhouse experience, you're not going to find it here. The waitress Samantha was sweet as can be and she sang a song on the mic, but im like cant you guys hire a singer so that our waitress can focus or have her sing all night instead (she has the voice for it)? The food was good, but the service is lacking big time. The biggest issue comes in two parts. The kitchen was behind per our waitress, our food order took forever, and when you ask for a medium rare steak and it comes well done it all becomes a big no no no. We sent it back and now the sides were cold upon return because they didn't offer to take em back with the overcooked steak. Second they have market price items on the menu, but when we try to order them , we're told they're not available . They should mention that as they bring the menu out because if you have your eye set on a MP item , it can be disappointing on a date night not to be able to have it. The ambiance is weird you can see the look they're going for but there's a million tvs and exposed outlets with wires all over the walls and a desert fridge up front, am I at the Cheesecake Factory or a nicer sports bar turned steakhouse? The plates and presentation at least for us was straight out of dennys. Lastly table behind us asked 2-3 times to sing happy bday to their party, that song never came and they left. I dunno. For the price you're better served at del Rae's for instance. If the food wasn't as tasty as it was this review would be 2 stars worthy read more

I hosted a small party here for my team, and unfortunately regret it. Service was poor- servers constantly looked to be directed and had me handing out food. We didn't get the dinner package we paid for - no salads, appetizers or desert. The main course was late and, again, I was asked by staff to handout plates. I spoke to the owner about this- he promised a refund for the food not served, insists he will mail a check but it's been over a month. I've dealt with such unprofessionalism, and won't be returning here. read more

Welcome to downey Verdugo!! I came to celebrate my birthday... I personally think the place is great! The steak I ordered was juicy and at the right temperature (medium rare) I love that they left more pink on the meat. My daughter had the fry chicken and that was juicy. The truffle fries were crispy. You have soft jazz playing in the background. I thought the structure and decor was perfect for a steak house. Love the wooden roof service was great; from the servers to the owner who stopped by to greet us. At least for me it was worth checking out read more

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The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered the Ribeye and a couple of sides and apps. Steak was underdone and tough to cut. Shrimp from the appetizer was overcooked. read more

Food is amazing!! And service was incredible. I don't understand why it's so empty. Maybe location? read more

Buena Mesa - Filet mignon, Mac n cheese, asparagus, mashed potatoes. All was amazing! - Bars Near Me - Downey, California

My wife and I went to Verdugos tonight. She ordered the Ribeye and I ordered the Filet. Both steaks were cooked to perfection. We ordered the brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. We loved the Brussels sprouts. Our waiter, Memo was excellent. We will be coming back. read more

The food was good ! I had a steak , it was very juicy! But the restaurant seems to lack clientele! It was 5:30 pm and we were the only ones there on a weekend . There was no music playing, only tvs on the walls with no sound . I had a cocktail and it was delicious. The food was great, just a better vibe needs to be set for the restaurant ! read more

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Just give it a chance everything is amazing, a lot of passion for what they do and the food my Gatos is unique!! The service is excellent and getting better and better and the last but not the less the ambiance is so relaxing and amazin! read more

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Decided to stop by after reading so many great reviews for a local business in Downey and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection and the portions are more than enough. The lobster bisque had a corn chowders tase with HUGE chunks of lobster and was amazing! Our fish and steak were cooked so perfectly that it melted in your mouth. 10/10 recommend if you are looking for a regular place for a date night. read more

Sunday night dinner: Medium-Rare ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes, and shrimp fettuccine. Delicious! read more

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Verdugos food is amazing! The place never disappoints. If you are in the mood for a great steak I highly recommend this place! The owner Ralph is typically there to make sure everything from food, service and ambiance is perfect. Samantha, our waitress was making sure he had everything we needed to enjoy a relaxing and tasty dinner. Drinks were also perfect! Paloma and Downey Girl are a most try! A++++++++++++ read more

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I'm going to to be extremely honest, the owner was nice, the servers were nice but the service was really, really slow. I waited at the door to check in for about 15 mins. Then about 30 to 35 mins to get our food after we were seated. The ambiance was nice, the Frank Sinatra music was beautiful. read more

My family loves to come here. The truffle fries are insaneeeeee !!! LOVE THEM !! It's a cute little hidden gem in the city of Downey! It's giving Downey Mastros, which is a compliment. I got the ribeye which in my opinion was a tad bit more fat than actual meat, but I will definitely be back and give them a second chance. I would recommend coming here, they have great service too, all the waiters are nice and on top of it. read more

If you're looking for a good steak dinner and want to stay in Downey, Verdugo's is a great choice. The fare is very much on par with the big name steak houses and at a slightly lower price point. Verdugo's sits in an unassuming location next to the Rives Square strip mall, so you won't be sitting in old school steak house luxury. However, make your way in, and you'll be treated to excellent food and great service. My meal was the filet cooked medium, and a shared portion of the lobster mac and cheese. We started with nice, fresh French bread with an interesting chimichurri sauce that really worked well. The lobster mac was right on point and pleasantly stayed on the "cheese" side of the equation without letting the lobster overpower the dish. The main attraction-- the filet-- was done just right. Good cut of beef, excellent char, cooked right to medium and seasoned right on the nose. The bleu cheese sauce went perfectly with the steak, and every mouthful hit the spot perfectly. Overall, it was an excellent meal, and I'll assuredly be back to try some of the other items that looked intriguing, like the grilled octopus. As a former denizen of the BG/Downey area (go Lancers!), I highly recommend Verdugo's. Do yourself a favor and give them a try! read more

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Excellent service, excellent food. Nice and clean restaurant; no like the grimy Buena Mesa. Hope it stays open, was really lonely for a Saturday night. Please come out and support this business; I would hate to see it close. read more

Great restaurant! We really enjoyed the experience! My family found this place on yelp to go celebrate my birthday (party of 7) we always like to try something different for celebrating special occasions. Service was top nudge, Mauricio, our server did an excellent job he took such a good care of us. LOVED MY PALOMA !! The food, delicious! Our steaks were cooked to perfection (I'm super picky) all our sides were all so good, my oysters and Tuna tower really hit the spot. The ambiance feels so cozy but elegant, the music was moderate and dimmed lights (enjoyable) the only thing is towards the end they left the door open and I started getting really cold because our table was right in front of it and I was wearing a short dress. 100% recommended. We will definitely be back soon. read more

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We have this place another shot. This time we decided to finally try their steak. Omg, wow, their steak is so delicious. We enjoyed the steak more than the other local steak spots. Their seasoning is delicious and it was cooked just how we asked, medium. We also got their Mac and cheese and garlic mash and they were both yummy and a good amount to share between the four of us. The seafood we ate, shrimp and oysters, were fishy and gross. This place needs to up their seafood game. Come for their steaks and sides. read more

Samantha was amazing from start to finish. Valentine's Day can be overwhelming for any server but she handled it like a champ. This is a new favorite restaurant for my fiance and I and we hope to get Samantha again. read more

Food is out of this world. Had the lamb chops with potatoes. Probably the best lamb chops I've had in a while. Shared some ribeye which was also phenomenal. Service was spectacular. Great ambiance with an amazing selection of music to listen to. Beautiful restaurant. Definitely coming back with the entire family. read more

100% recommend giving Verdugos a try! -Food: My husband and I ordered steak, specifically the Prime WAGYU A5 Japanese and the Filet Mignon. We've tried some fine steakhouses / Restaurants and these steaks were by far the best we've ever had. -Prices range from $35-$250 in the steak category which I appreciate as it makes it available for just about anyone's financial availability. -Service: We were helped out by Mauricio who by the way gave extraordinary service. He was graceful throughout our entire experience. Overall it looks as though the entire staff at the restaurant work together and help each other out because the vibes were very nice amongst each other. -Ambiance: The ambiance was very romantic yet sophisticated at the same time. The lights were dim, Frank Sinatra and Edith Piaf were playing in the background and vintage black and white clips were playing on the TV's. Overall experience was 10/10 and we will definitely be coming back read more

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We stopped by on a random date night because some of our usual go to places were closed, and I'm so glad we did! The restaurant itself is clean, the vibe was great with the black and white films playing in the background. We asked our server for drink recommendations and the craft cocktails did not disappoint! We tried the lobster bisque (probably one of the best we've ever had) very generous with the lobster portions. It's far too often when a steakhouse can't cook a steak right, but not here, it cooked to perfection! We also had the lobster, yuuummmm! The shrimp cocktail was good and the wedge salad was great, we even considered ordering another lol. I love that they have so many salad options. They also serve bread with this little sauce that's insanely good! The staff was great, very prompt and knowledgeable with their dishes. If you haven't tried this place, you should, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The food was perfectly cooked and the drinks were perfectly made. The bartender was not here tonight and our server made my husband's Old Fashioned and it was amazing. Our overall experience was amazing! My husband steak was perfectly cooked, as well as my lamb chops.. The background music was not overpowering the conversation. We will definitely be returning to this wonderful establishment that we discovered and we highly recommended it. the food was perfectly cooked, Five Star quality and experience, on a three star budget! read more

Excellent service. Food was delicious. They have a huge menu with a lot of seafood. Refreshing drinks. Would definitely come back!

Excellent steak!! This steakhouse is hands down superior to Lawry's, Fleming's, etc. Perfect rib eye, Brussel sprouts and mash potatoes! Perfect atmosphere and excellent service! I am so happy that Downey opened this steakhouse and I don't have to drive to another town!!! read more

Really really nice place, i would highly recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy a good good meal, everything we order was really good but let me high light their wagyu steak, i'll be honest i never had a wagyu steak before and its something AMAZING!!! I couldn't believe how tender, juicy and the flavor of it, no no no, nothing compares to the wagyu steak, compare to any other meat it is expensive but is worth every penny. Perfect to treat yourself or that really special person in your life. I Almost forgot, the service is really good every single person in their staff was really attentive and kind, even the owner came to our table to check how was everything and if we need anything. read more

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We made last minute reservations at Verdugos for my husband's birthday and it was the best. There's a shrimp appetizer on the menu that's so good, we ordered another one. The tomahawk steak was perfection as well as the sides. Seriously a great place to enjoy a nice dinner and in your own city. The staff was friendly and Ralf Verdugo the owner also stopped by our table for small talk and to check on us, but at the end had as laughing. Thank you Mr. Verdugo. It was a great birthday dinner and we will definitely be back. read more

I had a disappointing experience took my sister to celebrate her birthday, my party and I were the only ones in the restaurant when we ordered our food, yet they still managed to forget our food order. We asked for a drink menu since we never received one and it took 15 minutes to receive one. Customer service was lacking. Food was brought out and fried calamari was missing, waitresses never came back to check if anything was missing till everyone was done with their food, was still charged on the bill and when asked to remove she was hesitant. I wouldn't recommend place doesn't even feel like a restaurant let alone a steakhouse read more

The people are great. They were courteous and accommodating. However the service itself needs improvement. This place is suffering from an identity crisis. It's a family restaurant, club and sports bar. The music was nice and the gentleman singing was great. The feedback sounds at times were unbearable along with the volume. If they could just lower the volume and fix the feedback it would be very pleasing to have the live music while eating with your family. It took about 45 minutes just to order our food and took about the same to get our order. Which wouldn't have matter if the music wasn't blasting the whole time. To give you an idea of how loud it was our Apple Watches kept alerting us that it was too loud. The food wasn't good either. At least it wasn't good enough to return. I feel bad because I think that if they would just make a few changes this place would be nice. You get a family vibe and for a minute I thought they were hosting a family event and almost walked out. read more

Ok so this place is overwhelming as I feel it's a bit all over the place. I think they are trying to figure out what they want to be a bar and grill? A steakhouse? Whatever the case I wish them well. Food: the steak and sides were good. I had and I'm sure others here had better but nonetheless I cannot complain. The lobster bisque was amazing along with the Brussels sprouts! Mac n cheese I would pass, it was a little too oily and not enough cheese. Service: The service is there but odd....if you are going to have one of your waitress be entertainment keep her as that the whole night. She was our waitress for the night and I needed something but she was in mid song so I needed to wait for her to complete her set to be helped. Beautiful voice however, I do feel that is spreading your workers thin but that's just my take. They are a bit over priced for what it was and the bathrooms do need some work as well. read more

Amazing food with friendly service. Everything we've tried so far has exceeded our expectations. The different flavors are very enjoyable. read more

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Finally made it to Verdugo's I live in Temecula so it's almost a 2 hour drive. We came for dinner on Sunday Nov. 5th and it was great! The level of service is outstanding! From the host to the butcher to our waiter Bryant WOW! The drinks are great the appetizers Wedge salad and sweet and sour shrimp were delicious. We shared a tomahawk it was very flavorful and juicy! Little overcooked but still tasty. Asparagus and lobster mashed potatoes good. The place is nice and airy. TV wall playing soft old school jazz videos. Thought that was weird but didn't bother me. Then I hear a beautiful voice singing "My way" also weird but it somehow works. This said we will be back! Ralph you hit a home run again. Felicidades! read more

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Really terrible service - waiting for service, etc. - but main complaint was disrespectful ownership. The restaurant was empty when we showed up on a Saturday night at 9pm. Then another family showed up. After a while, the owner's friends showed up and they were testing mics very loudly while we had dinner. They proceeded to singly terribly and loudly with the mic, as if we were there. Screeching, loud, and terrible singing voices. It was very disrespectful and created a terrible ambiance. Don't go there! read more

Got the blackened chicken and Paloma. It was so good. Large portion, good price!!! Drinks were so good. Cheesecake after was so good as well. 10/10 recommend!!! The baby carrots were also so good.. everything was great. read more

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My wife and I first time here and the owner made our experience great. The restaurant is nice and clean looking, and the waitress and the bus boys where very friendly. My wife steak came out wrong and the owner took care of it so quickly which surprise me. He corrected the steak and it was really good. The Mac & cheese I suggest you get when you come add the lobster and thank me later. My ribeye steak which was awesome and my wife had Filet Mignon. We enjoyed all the sides and all drinks. We even got to name a drink, it's call blue lady made with coconut try it please. A must try thanks to the owner Ralph you guys will enjoy this place. read more

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