I like that this such an unassuming spot for a hot sandwich. It is an old school diner vibe with no…read morefuss. It's in the corner of the shopping center with CVS and Aldi. There is plenty of parking and it is easy to find. It is seat yourself once you arrive. We were greeted immediately and offered drinks. We got Dr. Peppers and ordered the BLT and beef melt sandwiches with French fries. When things are done in a simple manner, there leaves room for critique, but it was so well done. My beef melt was simple and tasty, and the bread was perfectly crispy on the edges. It was the right amount of texture and meat without leaving you overstuffed. My mom enjoyed her BLT and mentioned that the bacon was cooked perfectly. We definitely want to come back for the simple comfort food that is here. Our waitress was super friendly and let us know what the specials were for the day as well as gave us time and checked in on us. I definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the mood for a no fuss, simplistic dining experience.

04.11.2026 ONLINE…read moreORDER FOR TAKE OUT: Trying something different when in the area for the Arcadia Nike Invitational. It was easy to order online and food was ready for pick up when we arrived. Luckily we remembered to ask for utensils and napkins before we left the restaurant. Pot pies were individual sized portions. They were warm with a hot filling. Hubby got the beef and I got the dark meat chicken. I think I would get white meat next time. There were good amounts of meat and veggies in each of our pies but we both agreed the filling could use more seasoning. The huge side of mashed potatoes and gravy were my favorite - warm, creamy, and yummy!

Charming Setting! Delicious Cafe de Olla!! Decent wait time. Fast Service food was out in 5 min.!…read more Was Delicious! Our waitress Yacqueline was great!! A Must Go Spot!!!!

Made it for breakfast. Join waitlist highly recommended!…read more Food was amazing and cafe de olla always hits the spot! I had chilaquiles poblanos and my husband had chipotle chilaquiles and those were so freaking amazing!

This was our first time visiting The Derby, but won't be our last! Took my boyfriend out for his…read morebirthday and it was the perfect mixture of historic and cozy, with a friendly neighborhood feel. Laura was our waitress and was so nice and cheerful - loved the birthday baked Alaska! We were both wiped out after a birthday spa day, but still devoured the chateaubriand for two and some tasty bacon wrapped dates. This is definitely a place where everyone gives you a feeling like you're a regular, even if it's your first time here. Many thanks, Laura!

The prime rib rivals Lawry's. It was tender, flavorful and ample 12 ounce rare cut. Edges were…read moreseared and smoky. The Ceasar salad was the best we've had in a long time, almost as good as mine (lol). Perfect amount of dressing and garlicky. The cheesy garlic toast is to die for. Perfect crunch and flavor. Jackie was our server, polite, very pleasant, prompt, and efficient. We sat in the lounge/bar area which got to be very loud and noisy with 3 boisterous men (probably regulars). I've only dined here twice, but between the outstanding food, just the right choice of music (Johnny, Frank, Tony, Dean, Ella, and the best of the rest) our evening couldn't have been better. This establishment has stood the test of time, 104 years serving fine food. A must go for any occasion.

I visited the State for the first time on 05/01/2026 at lunchtime with a party of three…read more Parking is easy to find, all around Monrovia downtown. The restaurant was kind of empty during our visit today; however, it is a small place -- and it was kind of nice. Every other time I have passed it (usually in the evening) it is packed. So, it was nice to be quiet today. Our service was friendly. I had the spicy chicken sandwich, which is a huge sandwich and it was delicious. It was not really spicy; however, I know -- for the masses. It was still absolutely delicious though. I did upgrade my salad to the side Cesar salad and it also was delicious. Overall, it was a nice win for lunch today. I even was able to wrap up half of my sandwich to bring home later. Dessert -- not this time -- but I'll be back!

We've been here a few times and really wanted to like this place. The food and drinks feel more…read moreelevated than most spots nearby, and as locals in Monrovia, we were hoping it could become a regular for us. This last visit was frustrating enough that we won't be rushing back. We came in just before 6:00 PM with a babysitter and a limited window. The restaurant wasn't busy, maybe five tables, but service was completely off. Our entrée took about 45 minutes. It was comped, but no one acknowledged the delay. No apology, no explanation, nothing. We also got the wrong side (fries instead of onion rings), and while it was corrected quickly, it added to the overall feeling that no one was really paying attention. The bigger issue was how absent the service felt. Our server never came back for a second round of drinks, and I had to go to the bar myself. When I mentioned it, the response was basically that the server was busy with another table, which felt dismissive given how long we had already been waiting. No one was busy. By the time food arrived, it was around 6:45 PM. The problem wasn't just the wait, it was the lack of communication or basic hospitality the entire time. I actually emailed the restaurant directly after our visit and never heard back, which is disappointing and honestly says a lot. At this point, it's hard not to feel like they just don't really care about the customer experience or about keeping people coming back. It's a shame, because the place has potential, but right now it doesn't feel like it's being taken seriously.

This is the best place for seafood. The food is like wharf food. I love it. The jumbo shrimp is…read morereally jumbo. The large is large!! They have a yummy clam chowder both red and white. My husband loves their scallops I love their shrimp fried or grilled. Did I mention they have the best customer service and the place is always very clean. I will return again and again.

This place reminds me of an old school fish and chips restaurant!…read more We decided to come here after passing by hundreds of times on our way home from somewhere. We came here around 5:30PM and the traffic to get to Shrimp House was pretty bad. Found out that you can enter from Myrtle and from Live Oak. We were on Myrtle and went onto Live Oak thinking that was the only entrance.. that was a mistake due to the backed up traffic during the time. When we got there, we were seated at a table. It was pretty crowded, full of older people. The guests were friendly and seemed to be regulars of the place. When the waitress came to us, she took our order. We ordered: Popcorn Shrimp - Loved this sooo much! Reminds me of Sizzler. Popcorn shrimp was hot, fresh, and had a crispy batter! The actual popcorn bedding added to the theme :) 9/10 Ceviche - We got the Mexican style and it was good. Not as good at Kickin Shrimp, but it was a good appetizer to start with. 7/10 Clam Chowder - This clam chowder reminds me of Sizzler's clam chowder. It was creamy and thick, and had a few bits of clams. 7/10 Grilled Seafood Sampler - The fish was nice and flaky. Very flavorful with the seasoning that they used. The shrimp was nicely grilled. We were not a fan of the bell pepper that was on the skewer that bled into the shrimp itself. The flavor was a bit intrusive considering shrimp already has a light flavor. Finally the scallops were a pass. Just grilled, nothing amazing. 7/10 overall Shrimp Scampi Linguine - Not sure what the hype was about, but this was the most forgetful dish I had here. The linguini was a bit soft/overcooked, the fettuccini sauce was thick and not too cheesy, but more creamy, if that makes sense, and the shrimp was just shrimp (possibly the grilled shrimp) and was just drowned in the fettuccini sauce and lost any natural flavors it would've had. 3/10 Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream: Out of the disappointing Shrimp Scampi Linguini, the Lava cake made up for it. We do not usually get dessert, but we were sure glad we got this. Similar to the pazooki from BJ's, but a hot choco cake instead. I can do without the whipped cream though, since I don't like it too much. 8/10 Overall, this place is a small, quaint place for seafood. The appeal is the hometown feel, friendly service, all while providing good, affordable seafood.

This is a great place to have dinner...my dinner was out outside on a cool Friday evening...same…read morenight as the street market. Very good staff and great service. The menu has a great mix of dishes and variety of excellent appetizers to select from. I had the French Onion soup with braised short rib as my appetizer...sooooo good. This is a must have. For dinner I had the Fish and Chips...a great amount of fries came with the fish. This place is always busy and packed. I'd eat here again. I recommend this place.

Had the best brunch, Everything was delicious l from the food to the drinks and the quality really…read morestood out. The chicken and waffles were divine perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The portions were great, flavors were on point, and everything came out fresh. The atmosphere is fun and inviting, and the service was just as amazing friendly, attentive, and fast. Definitely one of my favorite brunch spots. Can't wait to come back!

Great little restaurant on the second floor food court of the Santa Anita Mall. Quick way to…read morenavigate to it is that it's right next to Din Tai Fung. Seating unfortunately is limited to like eight tables or so, but the menu more than makes up for it. Red Rock specializes in Japanese Don dishes. So if that's your jam, come at them bro! Prices are steep, but worth it in my opinion. They use quality meats that's direct-fired on a grill. Everything is made-to-order and it comes out quick! Ordered the following: - Omi-Rice/Hamburg Steak - 8.5/10: Hella good. Thick, tasty patty on top of skillfully crafted and silky scrambled eggs that blankets a large serving of rice...and all of it smothered with their original sauce. Sauce isn't too overpowering, so the dish is well-balanced. You will be full after this meal. This would be my go-to if I came back, but there's so many other stuff on the menu! Will definitely be coming back as a good time was had by all!

Premium beef bowl spot that surprised me by how good it was. Located in the Santa Anita mall next…read moreto Din Tai Fung and Uncle Tetsu cheesecake. We went on a Saturday night and didn't have to wait long. Food/Drink- 5 stars US Kobe beef don- this was fantastic with the raw egg. This was so rich and flavorful. I loved how thin they cut the meat and how fatty it was. The horseradish sauce was so good as well. My only feedback is that I wish they had pickled ginger or some sort of pickled vegetables to balance how rich the meat was. I walked out of the meal feeling like I ate an entire A5 wagyu steak Hamburger steak- this was rich and flavorful as well. Same comments as above. Really wish they had some pickled vegetables to clean the palate between those rich bites of beef Service- 5 stars Food came out quickly and servers were helpful with the menu Bottom Line Excellent Japanese beef bowl spot that offers a quick and enjoyable wagyu experience

A Friday evening with friends & some fun cocktails at the local BJ's…read more We ordered a flight of margaritas & rubber ducky tub with a pizza. It appears that Friday is one of their busier nights. Come prepared to wait approx 1 hr. Once we were sat the service was fast, we told our waitress her to come back for the food order but she seemed overwhelmed. She took her time to come back to get our order. At the end of our meal she let us know she was clocking out but we were unaware she wanted us to pay right away, she mentioned someone else was going to tend to us. I feel we had a miscommunication because she came back looking for the bill & we kept on chatting thinking another server was coming. Anyhow, I get it's a high pace environment & she might have been overwhelmed but she didn't directly tell us she needed us to pay. I like the food at this spot & variety of choices either way I'll come back but just not sure if it will be on a Friday night.

We had such a great experience at BJ's Restaurant in Arcadia! From the moment we sat down, Charlie,…read morewho was both our bartender and waiter, took amazing care of us. He was friendly, attentive, and really made us feel welcome without ever being overbearing. The food came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. You can tell they take pride in what they serve; everything was flavorful and satisfying. The ambiance was really nice, too comfortable and inviting, and the restaurant was very clean, even the restrooms, which is always a big plus. The great service, the quality of the food, and the overall atmosphere made for a really enjoyable meal. If you're heading to BJ's in Arcadia, definitely ask for Charlie--you won't be disappointed!

Still great service and yummy food. It's been awhile since we had lunch at the cafe. We were so…read morehappy to see some of our favorites still on the menu. We ordered the ginger sesame salad (Chinese chicken salad) and the honey Dijon club salad. My husband wanted a sandwich which he used to get years ago and they were able accommodate him. It was the vegetarian garden grill sandwich. We really appreciated the friendliness of the staff at the cafe and their willingness to accommodate my husband's order. We went on a Saturday afternoon but were able to find a table. There are also tables on the patio as well. They have 2 bathrooms for customers. Great casual ambience.

The food at the Nordstrom Café was actually really great. I have celiac disease, so I can't consume…read moregluten, and it's not always easy finding places that have genuinely good gluten-free options. I really appreciated that and was excited to eat my meal. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by how I was treated by one of the staff members. I had ordered online ahead of time since I only have a short lunch break and planned to dine in. There were plenty of open tables, but I was told I couldn't sit because online orders weren't considered "dine-in" and that seating was reserved so staff could make tips. That explanation didn't make sense and honestly made me feel unwelcomed as a paying customer. I was really looking forward to my meal, and the interaction completely killed the vibe. If you plan on eating here, I would recommend ordering in person to avoid any confusion. I'd also suggest the café clarify this policy, because the inconsistency took away from what would have otherwise been a great experience.

I have been to Longitude 118 a few times. There is only valet parking and used to still charge us…read moreafter validations but we did not get charged last time. This place is located somewhat in the lobby, which is an open area for seating and with bar right in middle. I usually come with relatives traveling from afar. They like the atmosphere and they enjoy Jeovanni's services. He is one of the bartenders who has a nice smile, that recommends good food and good drinks.

Longitude 118 (inside Le Méridien, Arcadia) is a great lounge-style bar that pairs perfectly with…read moreMélange--same space, but with more of a relaxed vibe and handheld, bar-friendly options. The ambiance is beautiful and modern, making it a great spot for drinks, light bites, or a casual date night that still feels a little elevated. They offer a full bar with a solid drink selection, and the overall service was friendly and welcoming. Food leans more toward handhelds like burgers and sandwiches, which makes it easy to just hang out and snack while you drink. The charcuterie board was so good and was honestly one of the best parts of the experience--great variety of cheeses, nuts, olives, bread, and that fig jam was amazing. Definitely a must-order if you're there. Overall: A stylish, comfortable bar with good food options and great drinks. Whether you're pairing it with Mélange or just stopping in for a drink and a bite, it's a solid spot to unwind.