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    Dr Grubb's

    4.5 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Blackened Salmon & Meyer's Flat Iron Steak
    Jason N.

    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!

    Linh Y.

    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!

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    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.

    Menu board 2/2026
    Angela C.

    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!

    Ben P.

    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.

    Blackened Salmon (top)  Blackened Shrimp with Herb Brown Rice, Broccoli Crowns, and Jalapeño Garlic
    Jennifer S. M.

    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.

    Blackened Chicken with Penne Pasta
    Sammy B.

    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.

    Blackened Salmon. Freaking delicious!
    Kevin M.

    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

    Blackened Salmon and Doc's Herb Marinated Chicken
    Anna H.

    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.

    Complimentary sauces: lemon garlic, jalapeño garlic, garlic aioli, & lemon thyme vinaigrette
    Sherry T.

    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.

    Meyer's Flat Iron Steak with Penne Pasta and Herb Brown Rice
    Vera L.

    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!

    Salmon option
    Art V.

    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.

    Blackened Salmon with penne pasta
    Coco G.

    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!

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    The blackened salmon is amazing. I get it every time I go and I just love it. I have not tried anything else.

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    Ordered the skirt steak today for lunch. Very tasty. Great service as well. Thank you. Will definitely be coming back

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    Ask the Community - Dr Grubb's

    Did they change cooks within the past few months? The aioli sauce is watery. Wasn't like that before.

    i Don't know 🤷‍♂️ haven't been in a while

    What food options are Nut and egg free?

    Yes ! You can order salad with protein ( nuts and egg free )

    Are the sauces made with oil ? What kind of oil ? Olive oil?

    Do any of these contain bell peppers? Herbed chicken, blackened chicken, Doc's salad, and the Caribbean salad? Or any of the dressings?

    Hi M.D, We don't use bell peppers in any of our items.

    Could you please post a menu online that lists the gluten free optins?

    Absolutely. New photos have been posted also please check our website as it has the most updated version of the menu.

    Is the food cooked in oil or butter? If so what kind? Are there options to substitute what the items are cooked in?…

    Hi Samantha, most of our food is cooked lighty with soybeans oil except both pastas with olive oil. The only item on the menu that contains butter would be the Grilled Cheese Dippers.

    Are there gluten free options available?

    Yes there are many options Thank you Jody

    Are you requiring customers to be vaccinated to eat inside and show proof?

    Not yet .. there hasn’t been an official order yet Thank you Jody

    Does staff/cooks wear masks?

    Yes they do

    No one picks up the phone?

    I'm sorry we have been having some issues with Frontier .. the phone had been working then not .. I have been on the phone numerous times they are telling me it is working now .. I have my fingers crossed .. sorry for the inconvenience… Read more

    Does the phone work? Can't seem to get through to place an order.

    I’m sorry your having trouble .. I just called it and it’s working .. sometimes during lunch and dinner hours it gets busy only have the o e line with call waiting and sometimes there both in use .. please keep trying… Read more

    Are you open? Nobody ever answers

    Yes we are open ... form 11:00-9:00 Monday thru Saturday… Read more

    Do you have patio sitting?

    Yes we do have patio seating it is limited due to the 6’ distancing

    Hello, are you currently open? I've been calling but no one answers.

    I've also been calling and no answer or busy tone.

    Do you use a delivery service such as Grub Hub or Uber Eats or Postmates?

    We do not .. I’m sorry but we do car side pick-up

    Do you offer delivery?

    yeah

    Do you have delivery?

    no.

    What sauces are vegan friendly?

    Sun dried tomato pesto

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