Absolutely LOVE this place and will definitely be back whenever I'm in the area. The portions are massive and the prices are so reasonable for how much food you get. We came on a weekend and it was super busy (as it should be honestly with how amazing the food and service are). We got the blackened salmon with penne pasta and baby potatoes, and the flat iron steak with bow tie pasta and herb brown rice. The steak was cooked perfectly medium. The bow tie pasta is served cold and has a vinegary flavor to it, definitely a distinct taste, but I personally loved it because I enjoy sour/vinegary flavors. I can see why it might not be everyone's favorite though, but I personally really enjoyed it. The salmon was also super flavorful and cooked perfectly. Same with the penne pasta and potatoes. Honestly everything was just made really well and good. For the sauce, we got their popular jalapeno garlic sauce and it paired well with absolutely everything. Needless to say, this place was really good from head to toe. I also got to meet the owner and he was super friendly too. I seriously wish they would open one closer to my area. Parking was really easy and the ambience was lively with sports playing all around the bar and plenty of seating. read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Salmon, Meyer's Flat Iron Steak, Herb Brown Rice, Baby Potatoes, Penne Pasta, Bow Tie Pasta, Jalapeno Garlic - American Near Me - Claremont, California

Dr Grubb's is THE spot for health-conscious individuals that want a tasty, high-protein, whole ingredient meal. You can pick from an assortment of bases, proteins, and sauces to make the ultimate dish. I never leave feeling bloated or sick. The service here is amazing, the food is just as good, and the feeling after is the best. There is indoor and outdoor seating, you grab a number and they'll bring your food out to you. My personal favorite is the blackened salmon with the penne pasta base. Sauce is always hard to choose and I end up picking a different one every time (haven't been disappointed yet!). Overall, Dr Grubb's gets an 8/10, with a 10/10 on the post-workout meal scale! read more

For health reasons, our family was looking for healthier eating options and the first restaurant that came to mind was Dr Grubb's in Claremont. From the moment we stepping into Dr Grubb's, we felt genuinely welcomed by the owner! As first time customers, he greeted us with a warm smile and generously offered free drinks and cheese bread. The cheese bread is a MUST try!! The bread is toasted to perfection and the melted cheese added extra flavor to the delicious sauce that it came with! The owner's hospitality immediately set the tone for an unforgettable meal. What truly impressed us was how he took the time to recommend the best dishes for our family of 5, patiently explaining the ingredients and recommended flavors to try. Every single dish he suggested came out perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor! The portions are generous too, no one in our family left without feeling stuffed! Everything tasted freshly made to order, nothing frozen. The blackened shrimp was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. The salmon we ordered was seared with a crispy texture, and seasoned with the perfect amount of spice to give it a more flavorful taste. The steak was tender and well seasoned. The jalapeño sauce was our favorite, it was spicy but not overbearing. Beyond the owner's culinary guidance, we couldn't help but admire his hardworking demeanor, leading his staff by example. Humbly sweeping floors, cleaning tables, and managing orders all with genuine kindness and a positive attitude. It was evident he cared about both his staff and his customers, creating a clean, spotless, welcoming, and well-run environment where families can enjoy a nice meal. This isn't just a restaurant, it's an experience! Thank you sincerely to the owner and his staff for a wonderful dinner and top notch service! We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend!! read more

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The owner and staff here are AWESOME. The service was honestly some of the best I've had, and everyone was so friendly that it felt like being around longtime friends. The food is delicious, and you really can't skip the salmon or the chicken for your protein. Make sure to try the potatoes and the penne pasta at least once, especially with the jalapeño garlic sauce. Everything was absolutely delicious. Between the great food, welcoming atmosphere, and genuinely kind people, this place really stands out. The prices are super reasonable for the portions and quality, and I would definitely come back again and again and again and again! read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Salmon & Meyer's Flat Iron Steak - American Near Me - Claremont, California

Updating my review from about 2 years ago -- and happy to say Dr. Grubb's in Claremont is still delivering great food and even better service. The concept is simple: build your own plate with fresh proteins, bases, and sauces -- but the quality and care they put into everything really stands out. I went with grilled chicken over a mix of pasta and potatoes, and everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. They offer plenty of protein options like chicken, shrimp, salmon, and more, along with different bases and sauces so you can customize your meal exactly how you want it. The restaurant itself is very clean, modern, and comfortable with a nice bar area. You order at the counter, grab a seat, and they bring the food out to you. What really stood out this visit was the hospitality. Sheila went above and beyond with her kindness and service. I arrived about 15 minutes before closing and felt bad, but she was incredibly welcoming, patient, and insisted I stay and enjoy my meal without feeling rushed at all. That level of customer service genuinely leaves an impression. Really glad I decided to come back and update my experience -- this place is still doing things right. read more

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Dr. Grubb's is located in the Claremont Village. Parking can be a challenge. Small parking lot behind the restaurant shared with other businesses. On that Friday night, I ended up parking at the nearby Bank of America lot where everybody else was parking. Wowza, Dr. Grubb's is one hot and healthy grab-n-go and/or sit-n-chill restaurant to eat at on any given day of the week! Lots of inside bench style and bar stool seatings plus romantic patio seating. Self-serve fountain drink station with tea options. You grab your own utensils and condiments. I love the self-service concept! Menu offers a well balanced variety of proteins such as chicken, salmon, shrimp, steak, and tofu along with solid good sides in rice, veggies, pasta, and salad plus a unique blend of sauces of your choice. You may get them in combo or a la carte style. Cool beans! Blackened salmon with baby potatoes and vegetable medley was personally recommended by the owner, Hader. He was super friendly and very hospitable. His overall staff was exceptional, too. Thank you sir for the amazing meal + drink! The entire plate did not disappoint. Huge thin slab of flaky, tender, and moist blackened salmon on top of the best two sides... perfectly steamed sweet veggies featuring zucchini, carrots, green beans, baby corn, and broccoli and well seasoned roasted baby potatoes with fresh herbs and spices. Tasted so good! I wanted more of it. Highly recommend! I couldn't help myself and ordered one more blackened salmon plate with vegetable medley and penne pasta to-go. My eldest daughter loved it! Can't wait to return to Dr. Grubb's for more yummy and delicious grub. See you at Dr. Grubb's! read more

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At a recent Yelp event, we had Dr. Grubbs catering. We were offered a complimentary meal from the manager at the event, so my friend and I recently came by to redeem our meal after a long morning hike. We found the restaurant pretty easily, but parking is another issue. I guess it doesn't help that we came on a Sunday when we were competing with patrons of the Claremont farmers market down the street. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating indoors and out. The menu is pretty simple: pick a protein, a side (or 1/2 and 1/2) and a house made sauce. I LOVE that the prices were fair and portions were good - I'm sure the local college kids appreciate that too. They also offer a variety of beer and wine. Self serve fountain drinks are available for purchase or with a meal. My friend got the grilled shrimp with vegetables and penne pasta, and I got the blackened shrimp with vegetables and brown rice. I got the jalapeño garlic sauce with my meal. The shrimp arrives with 6 shrimp on a skewer. The staff was kind enough to offer us samples of different sauces to try (Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Lemon Garlic, Garlic Apple Aioli, and Jalapeño Garlic), but I have to say that jalapeño garlic is still my favorite! The food is really good, and honestly tastes very fresh and home made - like something I make in my own kitchen. Service was super friendly, they were quick to come by and wipe down a table for us, and various staff came by a few times to check on us. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

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After tasting their delicious food at an Elite Yelp event, I knew I had to come to the restaurant to try their other food. We ordered the Meyer's Flat Iron Steak, the Fire Grilled Shrimp, and the Blackened Chicken. All were so delicious! Everything was cooked to perfection. It was a bit of a wait for our foods, but it was worth it. They were a bit busy the night we came for dinner. But the staffs were very friendly and that made up for it. You order the food at the front counter and they bring the food to your table. They have a bar seating. Several tables inside. They also have a nice outdoor seating with heaters for the cold nights. The restaurant is nice and clean. Will definitely come back again. Next time, I'm going to try their Asian Salad. Looks yummy. read more

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We came by to redeem a voucher we were given by the owner from a previous Yelp Event. It was for a free entrees of choice. The location is in heart of the downtown Claremont. We found some parking in the back of the restaurant. The restaurant is lively and energetic. There's bar seating and a lot of tables. We opted for the blackened shrimp and the blackened salmon. We also ordered extra items to help support the business. The plates of food are generously portioned. Their food is specialized in healthy eating. I appreciated the grill marks on the shrimp. The proteins, veggies and rice were all cooked and seasoned well. For a healthy dish, this wasn't bland. They offer sauces that complement the dishes as well. Although the blackened shrimp was good, I found myself wanting to reach over and eat more my husband's Blackened Salmon dish. I recommended Dr. Grubb's and I'd come by again to pay full price an another plate of food. read more

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Dr.Grubb's is such a good healthy option in Downtown Claremont. Its mostly a build-your-own plate situation where you choose protein, sides, and sauces, however they have standard menu items as well. They also cater! This trip my mom and I built our own plates - one with blackened chicken, penne pasta, and broccoli and one with steak, potatoes, and broccoli. The food here is simple but the sauces are what take it to the next level. There are sweet, savory, and spicy options to dip your proteins and sides. The staff here is always so friendly and helpful. read more

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Dr Grubb's was legit! My wife and I came by to redeem a complimentary meal voucher from the owner from a previous Yelp Event. The location is at Claremont Village and we found some parking behind the business at a BofA since it was after hours. You enter and order at the register and they will bring the food to you. The staff here were unbelievably friendly and kind. We ordered another side and a drink to support the business as well. The location has a bar and many tables. There's plenty of TVs for sports and music playing so the vibe is upbeat. We got the Blackened Salmon, Blackened Shrimp with sides of Herb Brown Rice & Broccoli. Sauces we chose were the Tomato Pesto, Jalapeno Garlic & Lemon Garlic. We also got a side of Bowtie Pasta. The pasta was served literally within seconds. Our entrees were delivered shortly after. These entrees were so appetizing and the whole plates were full. My Blackened Salmon was amazing. The flavor and charring was on point. The portions were hefty and we ended up having leftovers. The health conscious entrees most definitely delivered. It doesn't feel like you're sacrificing all the flavors to make each dish "healthy". The food was really that good. I highly recommend coming by to Dr. Grubb's for great tasting healthy food! I look forward to eating here again. ( ^_^)b read more

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After attending a Yelp event and trying out Dr. Grubb's, it was so good, I had to come back! We came for dinner on a Thursday night prior to attending a movie premier in the area and Dr. Grubb's was busy but luckily we did not have to wait for a table. I order the blackened salmon combo which comes with a side (baby potatoes) but you can split it and get two sides so I also chose couscous and a sauce (jalapeno garlic). WOW, that blackened salmon was amazing. Now I know to get everything blackened. We also order the herb chicken and regretted not getting the blackened chicken instead. The sides were pretty generous and had some leftovers to take back. Friendly and attentive service. Parking in free lots are available in the back. Highly recommend and would definitely be back. read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Salmon and Doc's Herb Marinated Chicken - American Near Me - Claremont, California

My friend and I came to redeem our complimentary meal from a Yelp Event. It was a perfect meal after a long hike in the Claremont Wilderness. The sampling was delicious at the Yelp Event and even better at the restaurant. My friend and I both ordered shrimp (grilled and blackened) as our protein with veggies, brown rice, and penne pasta (so good) as our two sides. The sides were very generous. For our sauce, we ordered the jalapeño garlic and garlic aioli (my favorite). The staff was very friendly and attentive. They came around twice to check on us. Our food came out quite fast. Highly recommend and need to come back with my family. read more

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I can't believe it's been this long since my last visit. I'm back and this is one of my favorite places. At first. I didn't recognize the interior, I like the new look. Very inviting and modern. The staff is just amazing. So helpful with their recommendations, keeping me informed on my order, and organizing it so well for me to take home. Let's talk about the food. The portions are generous, in my opinion. The taste is spot on. And the options are just right. read more

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Located near downtown Claremont. This casual spot was easy to get to and I had no trouble finding street parking. I ordered the flat iron steak with the 2 split sides herb brown rice and penne pasta. I really want to try their bow tie pasta, next time! The jalapeño garlic sauce was amazing, and the tomato pesto was just as delicious. I could drench everything in their sauces. I do wish the steak portion was a bit bigger, but it was cooked pretty decent, and not tough or dry at all. I also loved that they serve beer and have a bar-top area to sit. Received my meal quick and cashier was very friendly! read more

Dr Grubb's - Meyer's Flat Iron Steak with Penne Pasta and Herb Brown Rice - American Near Me - Claremont, California

New menu on the wall. Delicious as always, grilled salmon, broccoli and penne pasta-- I meant to order blackened salmon but it's been awhile so I forgot. It was ready in 20 minutes for pickup and the staff that greeted me was so smiley and helpful that I felt very welcomed and glad to have decided to order takeout tonight. The jalapeño garlic and lemon garlic sauce are the best! Pretty full and busy at dinner time tonight-- so glad they continue to do well! Glad to have healthy options for takeout! read more

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What a treasure Dr. Grubb's is to the Claremont Village. We stopped by for dinner and everything we had was amazing. We were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in by the employee at the register. She helped us decide what to have and she was spot on. I had the steak with rice and veggies with the dill sauce. It was all fresh and tasty. My husband had the chicken skewers with rice and salad with the peanut sauce. His chicken was so flavorful. We ate on the patio which was lovely with a cool breeze. I do get quite a few mosquito bites but it was worth the nice night out. read more

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The food was surprisingly great here. Came here after seeing the yelp reviews and decided to give it a try. Glad we did! The sauces were amazing. Easy lunch spot and a must try read more

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The food was great! We were treated very well. Service was excellent, very friendly people. We sat outside on the patio and it was so relaxing and quiet. I had the chicken kebab with rice and salad and it was amazing. Peanut sauce was so good. read more

Dr Grubb's - Chicken Satay with white rice - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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I received a meal voucher after attending an event in Claremont and decided to take my friend with me here after we visited the botanic gardens on Saturday. It wasn't too busy when we arrived and our food came quickly. My friend got the blackened salmon and I got the fire-grilled salmon, both of which were excellent. I had herb brown rice as my side and it was very citrussy, not something I'm used to. The jalopeno garlic sauce was the perfect pairing with my food. I'll definitely be returning again for delicious and healthy meals. read more

Dr Grubb's - Fire-Grilled Atlantic Salmon - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Whenever we're at Claremont Village, my boyfriend and I always eat at Dr Grubbs! The service here is always fast, and the food is always fresh and delicious here. Everything on the menu is fire, but I highly recommend the Blackened Chicken Plate or the Blackened Salmon Plate! You get to choose (2) sides, and all the options are yummy, and so are the multiple sauces that you can choose from (my favs are the honey mustard and lemon thyme vinaigrette) If you're looking for a healthy yet filling meal (and also afforable), come check them out!! read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Salmon with Penne Pasta and Broccoli Crowns - American Near Me - Claremont, California

This is my favorite place to eat in Claremont!! I've eaten here multiple days in a row when I have a craving. Whenever I come, I take a seat near the bar after ordering my food. The servers are nice and make sure your beer is filled to the rim. I always ordered the blackened salmon with rice and their garlic sauce. My fiancé orders their salmon on a bed of vegetables. It's so healthy and delicious. The interior is clean, and comforting. You can park in the front on the street or in the little parking lot in the back. It's harder to find parking on the weekends. read more

Thank you, Yelp, for directing a friend and I to Dr. Grubb's! We were looking for a healthy and fresh place to meet up and dine at for lunch between her city and mine, and this place rose to the top based on customer reviews. It definitely was an excellent fit. There were several tasty options on the menu and it was a little hard for us to choose. My friend decided on the grilled tofu and I got chicken satay. We were both really pleased with our orders. The tofu was extra firm and had a tasty exterior. She got the dill and yogurt sauce which she tentatively dipped into initially, but ended up pouring over the top as she really, really enjoyed it. The sauce made it for her. My chicken satay was tender and flavorful. The garlic sauce really amped up the flavor though, as garlic sauce will! There was a variety of veggies served al dente (no mushy canned stuff here) with mine and were quite plentiful. A side salad also came with my order. It was a lot of food, half of which I ended up taking home. There's plenty of indoor seating at high tops, lower tables, at the bar, or bench/table combo seating. However, it was such a beautiful day that we decided to enjoy our lunches out on their patio. There's music playing both inside and out. Everything was clean. One orders at the counter as you walk in the doors. It's self serve for your drinks (iced tea, sodas, water). Take your number and find your table. In no time, a friendly person will bring you your delicious food. Anybody that frequents downtown Claremont knows that parking can be a thing. There was street parking available when I arrived, and my friend chose to park in the parking lot adjacent to the building. There's no doubt that we'll get together here again! We had such a delicious - and healthy - dining experience here. read more

Dr Grubb's - Tofu - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Busy place for a Thursday lunch. Service was fast and there wasn't a wait for a table for myself. The food was good. I ordered the Blackened Tofu w/ white herb rice and garlic aioli. I wish it was firmer, little too mushy for me. Missing a little flavor. The garlic aioli really made this dish. Would be bland without it. It was filling, had a little leftover. The ambiance was chill w/ big screens in there w/ sports (I think haha, long overdue review). Waiter was super friendly and recommended my dish to me. Would recommend this place. Blackened Tofu: 4/5 read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Tofu - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Dr Grubb's had some good things going for it, but this time didnt work for us. As someone who love seafood and obviously shrimp is in my expertise. So, the shrimp combo we ordered came was slightly burnt and too dry. Penne was too dry and lacked sauce and seasoning! The portion size was decent and reasonably priced but the food didnt come together. This is our order: * Shrimp Combo - $15.99 * Shrimp Combo - $15.99 * Coke / Fanta / Sprite - $7.00 Subtotal: $38.98 Tax (LA County 9.75%) - $3.80 Total: $42.78 Ambiance was ok and customer service was great. But, shrimp was tough instead tender. With better cooking time and more sauce, this could be much better...I hope this was just off day. read more

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This place is delicious and fresh. Great service. The chicken satay is sooooo good, my favorite! On top of veggies and the potatoes are a must have side. Flavorful especially for just being potatoes. Gotta have the lemon garlic paste on the side - they have a variety of sauces to choose from. Coke over Pepsi drink station is always a plus in my book. Ambience is chill and casual overall! read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Chicken - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Fresh food, wonderful environment, friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Salmon - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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It is nice to have a place with fresh healthy options. My tofu, brown rice, and potatoes were very good and not too greasy or overcooked. The staff is very attentive. My only negative was all of the plastic takeout containers and plastic bags. Otherwise, a great option in Claremont. read more

Came back here for the first time in a while and I hate to say it but their quality has definitely gone down. We got the blacken chicken and it was extremely dry. The potato's were also plain as well. read more

This place never misses. The food is always fresh, high quality, and consistent-you can taste the difference every time. Portions are very reasonable, and presentation is clean and appetizing. The restaurant and restrooms are always spotless (first thing | always check **). Service is consistently great, and | love that they now offer meal prepping as well. They're also in the process of expanding, which makes total sense because they're always on point. One of my weekly go-to spots-highly recommend. *Meal prep is a great option if you want fresh, clean food without cooking all week. read more

Dr Grubb's - Had to take some home for my mom. Blackened Chicken Baby Potatoes Herb White Rice - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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I had the pleasure of enjoying the catered Yelp event at a coffee tasting. I was immediately impressed with their savory pasta that had a delicious sauce with chicken and shrimp. Met the owner who was very kind and welcoming. The food was fresh and very delicious. I had to return to their location to try other food choices. I love the freshness of the food choices and the portions. This food is definitely a top notch choice and has great healthy fresh food. I hope they open more locations. read more

This place is fresh, delicious, healthy and beyond reasonably priced! The staff are always friendly and the customer service is wonderful. There isn't a food item I've tried that wasn't delicious. Excited to try their new venture - GrubbNGo! read more

We were looking for a new, healthy spot to eat, and I can see why this place has such high ratings! * Food Quality: 5/5 * Service: 6/5 * Ambience & Cleanliness: 5/5 The server walked us through the ordering process and the menu, and the cashier welcomed us by offering free drinks since it was our first visit--a really nice touch. Ordering is simple: you go to the counter, you choose a protein, a side, and a sauce from a great selection. The owner was especially friendly and recommended the jalapeño garlic sauce, which was a fantastic choice. The food was absolutely delicious--light, fresh, and flavorful. The vegetables tasted fresh, and the chicken had a perfect charbroiled flavor. The atmosphere was great, with pop music playing and TVs showing the game. Overall, a fantastic experience with excellent service and food. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Dr Grubbs has been a family favorite for years. The food is always so delicious. It's healthy, great portions, and so filling. This was our second time here this week! We have become friendly with the staff as well, and tonight (Saturday) it was so packed but our cashier went above and beyond and even came to check in on us mid-meal. She had long black hair and was an absolute doll. So sweet and attentive to us! We also had a chance to meet the owner tonight to share our praise for how wonderful it is to have Dr Grubbs in our community. Be back soon! read more

Dr Grubb's - Blackened Chicken - American Near Me - Claremont, California

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Great first time. We were given free drinks as a first time gift. The owner was very nice- he walked around and talked to us. In Downtown Claremont and parking can be a bit tricky, but don't let this discourage you. There are parking lots all around the area. This place had healthy and fresh food and it was cooked well. We had grilled chicken breast with a veggie. I had steamed vegetables and wifey had a green salad. They have garlic sauces and they were delicious All you can drink sodas, ice tea or water. A few large TVs on the wall also playing March Madness!! Well priced and worth it. Coming back soon read more

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This is very much a staple and go to for me when I get off of work the food is healthy. It's delicious and the workers are very friendly. If you're looking for something that is a bit more healthier and on the quicker side of food, I highly recommend this place. read more

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Great spot if you're looking for a healthy spot to eat at! I doordashed my order and received white rice instead of brown rice, but I forgive them because the quality food is decent and I appreciate the variety of healthy options and even larger variety of delicious sauces! My friend got the tomato pesto sauce which I do recommend trying as well. read more

Dr Grubb's - Fire-Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Herb White Rice, Vegetable Medley & Lemon Garlic sauce - American Near Me - Claremont, California

This place is one of my go to spots for something healthy & delicious. They have pretty good portion sizes. My fav is the blackened salmon & their garlic sauce yum. Grilled cheese is also pretty good, especially with their dipping sauce it comes with (has a nice kick to it) read more

First time at Dr Grubs, probably won't be back. I think we got the bottom of the barrel. The chicken skewers were the size of my fingers, the rice was bland and hard. Really no options on tap. The service was great. I think the manager came around asking us how everything was. Other than that...we should've waited at Oni Sushi. read more

Always amazing! Food is delicious , and the staff is helpful Only wish there was more space and seating area read more