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    Fogo de Chão

    4.5 (6.6k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBrazilian, Steakhouses, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Yulia E.

    We're loyal customers of this restaurant for a long time. Fogo de Chao is our favorite Brazil Steakhouse ! We usually order the Full Churaco menu. It's a large selection of meat that the waiters constantly bring and cut into your plate. It's very tasty. Market table is included in Full Churasco menu too. We've visited several restaurants Fogo De Chao and the Restaurant at Pasadena location is the best on my opinion.

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    Angie C.

    Our reservation was at 2:00 PM, yet we weren't seated until 2:30 PM. What is the point of making a reservation if the restaurant isn't going to honor the reservation time? I had plans at 3:30 PM, and this unnecessary 30-minute delay significantly cut into my afternoon. A reservation should mean something, especially at a restaurant like this. If you know you cannot seat guests at their reserved time, then stop accepting reservations you cannot accommodate. Very disappointing experience. Definitely not the level of service I expected from Fogo de Chão.

    MarVy S.

    I decided to give Fogo de Chão in Pasadena a second chance, hoping my first visit was just an off day. Unfortunately, this visit was even more disappointing. ::Food:: We ordered the Indulgent Churrasco experience. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't match the price point or the ambiance. Most of the meats were chewy and on the salty side. The highlights were the butter-bathed lobster tail and the fried plantains, which were both delicious. The Market Table didn't have many options that stood out. The Brazilian cheese bread, was so dry and lacked flavor. ::Dessert:: The molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was my favorite part of the meal. It was warm, rich, and definitely worth ordering. ::Customer Service:: The service was the biggest disappointment. Based on the price point, I was hoping for attentive service, but everything we asked for took a long time. Our used plates sat on the table for a while before they were cleared, and we rarely saw our server. After our plates were removed, our utensils were taken too. We asked for forks so we could continue eating our plantains, but instead, another order of plantains was brought to the table. We ended up sitting there with two drinks, two plates of plantains, and no forks while we waited again. The most frustrating moment was when I asked for two straws. Nearly 20 minutes passed, so I asked again because I thought they had forgotten. Another server walked by and said, "Here, now you have more straws." I was confused until I noticed two straws had been placed in the corner of our small table without anyone saying anything. The comment felt unnecessary and only made an already frustrating situation more awkward. The bright spot was the management team. The female manager wearing the printed long-sleeve top checked on us several times; she was much more attentive than our server. Jonathan also stopped by to see how everything was and was friendly and professional. Their efforts were appreciated. ::M's Notes:: - Indoor seating - Parking garage and street parking

    Cheese rolls
    Grace L.

    I came here with my friend to try the happy hour specials, especially the $10 burger. It did not disappoint. Happy hour is only available in the bar area, and our bartender, Kaelan, was very friendly. He even gave us some complimentary cheese rolls to start. We both ordered the burger with the regular fries instead of the yuca fries because my friend had tried the yuca fries before and didn't like them. We ordered our burgers medium, but they came out closer to medium-well. Kaelan offered to have the kitchen remake them, but we declined and just ate them as they were. I was very happy with the value. For $10, I couldn't even get a burger and fries at most fast-food places, let alone at a restaurant like Fogo de Chão. I'll definitely be back to try the other happy hour items.

    Nick A.

    This review if about the Happy Hour. For those of you who don't know, it's always happy hour at Fogo de Chao in the bar area. No kidding. All day, every day! Also, for those of you who don't know, they have the BEST happy hour burger deal you'll find anywhere. $10 for a big burger and fries. It would easily be over $20 anywhere else, and even the fast food chains would have a hard time beating a deal like this for a similarly sized burger and fries. I've been to the Beverly Hills location, and I like this one better. It's wide open, and the bar is off to the side but still in the restaurant. It's a great, classy vibe, but not at all pretentious. Of course, I had to do the burger deal. It's called the Picanha Burger. I ordered it medium, but it was served well-done. Pretty dry. The bun had been toasted too long, too, so it was also dry and crunchy. For $10, I didn't have the heart to send it back. My experience with steak houses is they tend to be on the side of undercooking more than overcooking. I guess the chef was a little heavy-handed, or his timer was on the fritz. Still, it was OK. It's huge. I could barely finish it, and I have a big appetite. They have other food items on the HH menu. Next time, I think I'll split a burger and get an additional food item off the HH menu. I still loved the experience. I had a nice glass of HH wine for $8. Our server and bartender, Caelan was great and helped create an excellent dining experience.

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    Jon N.

    We came in to experience their bar menu. It took a bit before we were acknowledged at the hostess stand, but when they did show up, it was a warm greeting. The place is really beautiful and the atmosphere is nice. The baseball game was on tv, so that was nice. Bar itself was nice but not super clean. Guy wiped it down but not well. Service was good, otherwise. Bar menu is a great value and mostly very good. Lobster and Shrimp tacos are served on a napa cabbage leaf and presentation is nice, but the filling is pretty skimpy. Empanadas were good but a chimichurri would have been WAY better than the mayo provided. Chicken Sliders are super tasty and the Short Rib Sliders were good but needed a better sauce. Maybe even ketchup. Crab Cake was very good, but a bit salty. More a Crab Bake than a Crab Cake. Still, I'd get it again. Good value and an experience I'd recommend and do again.

    Robert O.

    First things first, Verónica was great, welcoming and friendly. It was a busy night but she was very attentive which was really appreciated. This is going to be long because there is a lot to discuss. We came in for a deal which didn't include the full list of meats but it did include the market table. The items that stood out were Watermelon, feta and jalapeno. The Caprese, slices or ripe tomatoes topped with buffalo mozzarella. The cheese selection, which included a great blue cheese. The deli meats procutto, salami and mortadella.' Something about the combination of the feta, watermelon and jalapeno went so well with the flavors of the meats. Before I get into the meat selection, I brought some cheesy biscuits and chimichurri. The cheesy biscuits were incredibly addictive. I wanted a popcorn bucket full of them! The two best meats in my opinion were the spicy steak as well as the pork belly with honey lime. The spicy steak had this deep rich flavor that just exploded. The pork belly, the sweetness of the honey, a hint of lime flavor mixed with the fat was an incredible combination. There were so many others that I enjoyed. The Parmesan crust chicken, the pork chop and the prime cut that we got. Finally we got to dessert, on our table we tried the Creme brûlée, the Tres Leches and the chocolate brigadeiro. Creme Brûlée, this was perfect, sweet and creamy. The Brigaderio was mind blowing. The rich creamy incredible explosion of chocolate was blissful. Tres Leches, this really stole the show. It was by far my favorite of the three. You could be completely full and you wouldn't be able to stop from finishing this!

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    Toffee C.

    It was my first time here at Fogo in Pasadena and I loved it! Everyone in my party had the Full Experience. The Market salad bar was packed with freshness! Our server Arleth was so friendly, attentive, and made the best recommendations on drinks and dessert. It's a great place to splurge a little while getting wonderful and friendly vibes throughout the entire meal!

    Emma T.

    How disappointing. I genuinely was so excited to come here for father's day to celebrate my grandfather. I have been here sooooo many times and I have only had positive experiences. What a sh*t show for father's day. I understand it's a holiday but for a restaurant that is on the upper price range y'all need to figure out your reservation system better. People were waiting outside for a long time even though they had reservations. (i.e. 40+ minutes.) genuinely horrible. Imagine you are bringing someone here for the first time, telling them how amazing it is and then have this happen to you. well that was my reality, very mortifying. We basically had to fight our way to a table. otherwise we would've been waiting outside for a long time. I don't know what happened here genuinely. If you are gonna try this place don't go on a holiday. They overbook this place and i feel as though they aren't staffed properly to fit the volume of people that are waiting. food was so disappointing, as in the same 2 meats were rotating for the majority of the time we were there I felt like a parrot asking for specific meats to come out. and I feel as though the quality of the meat has plummeted down since the last time ive been here. Silver lining was that there was other parties around us that felt the same way so it wasn't just an isolated incident with our party. once again, this was so embarrassing on my part for the fact that I would always rave about this place to my family and we ended up with the experience that we had today. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. For an all you can eat place, we left hungry.

    Kim B.

    We came here tonight to celebrate my birthday and I definitely enjoyed the service, ambiance, and of course the FOOD It was my parent's and I's first time and it's my sister first time also at this location. We made a reservation and was sat right away. Our server was Matheus. He was good when we were sat but was not very good at checking in on us. We also had to ask and follow up on chimichurri and other things as well because it was taking awhile to get what we asked for. Other than that the other servers were AMAZING. The ones serving the meats, and getting our plates out the way was very attentive. The food was so good, the meat was flavorful and not dry at all. My parents were addicted to the pork belly with lime and honey. I loved all the meats that I got and when we ordered desserts we got the molten lava cake, tres leches, and crème brûlée cheesecake. Since it's my birthday they asked me which one I was most interested in and I said the cheesecake and the waiter came back with a happy birthday written on it, a candle, and when we paid we saw that it was a complimentary dessert which we were so grateful for. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely comeback!

    Kenny J.

    Ordered: - Complimentary Cheese Bread (5/5): Love how crispy the cheese bread is and the way the cheese blends with the bread. It's one of our favorite items from Fogo! - Crispy Yuca Fries (4/5): This surprised us because we were expecting a lot more thinner cut fries, but instead it's just 6 really big fries with a sauce pairing to go with it. The flavors were solid but we just wish there was more! - The Bone (5/5): Favorite dish of the bunch. Initially looked overcooked but once we bit into it we found out how tender and juicy it was. Only complaint is the provided chimichurri was mostly oil. - Spiced chicken sliders (3/5): This was a pretty unremarkable dish, and the chicken was dry. Overall (3.5/5): We came here early for the happy hour menu at the bar, where you find seating yourself. There wasn't a wait and it was a pretty quiet dinner. Despite it being not busy, the food came out pretty slowly and we weren't very impressed with the sliders which we had higher expectations for.

    Taylor K.

    Came here to try their happy hour and it was a hit! They have an all day hour hour menu at the bar for select drinks. There is also happy hour menu for food that I believe is till 6:30 at the bar only. My friend and I came on Friday at 5:45p and was able to quickly find a bar seat. We shared the picanha burger ($10) with yuca fries (+$4) and the Brazilian empanadas ($6). It was plenty of food. I got the strawberry hibiscus caipirinha drink. It was so good!! Service was great! We got free Brazilian cheese bread too! Their happy hour menu is great and would definitely come back.

    Eddie C.

    My first time dining in at FOGO in Pasadena with my group of close friends. I had a great time at the salad bar filled with delicious vegetables, meats and fruits. Our server Katrina was amazing at her first day of work. She went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs. Every meat server did a spectacular job at slicing the perfect slice of Brazilian meat for our tasting. I almost went to heaven when Katrina brought out all the desserts. It melted our hearts and tummies. Kudos to you girl and we shall be back very soon!!! Ciao Bella Pasadena FOGO crew!!!

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    Johnathan was amazing! He was friendly, attentive and took care of our party. Great experience and would definitely return.

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    Ask the Community - Fogo de Chão

    Can I just come for the salad bar for lunch? What is the price?

    M-F $18 Best deal in town esp in the economy nowadays

    How much is it per person?

    $75+ they have a specials sometimes for $54 non prime meats but they never honor it.

    How much would it be for kids who are 5 year old and probably will not eat as much?

    They're free!

    Is it all you can eat?

    You can choose their AYCE for meat or ala carte as listed on their menu.

    When you order the wagyu ancho ribeye steak to share for the table (weekend), is it all you can eat (re-fills)? Also, does the ribeye include market table items?

    No, if you are just getting an entree and not the Full Experience it does not come with market table items or salad bar but can add it for a fee. Might be 18.99$ extra.

    What are lunch hours?

    11 am to 3:00 pm

    Is it kids friendly?

    Yes. For the most part. I always see kids there. And they are never unruly. Very cute and well-mannered children.

    Is it all you can eat?

    They are known for the all you can eat but they have ala cart prices. The prices for the all you can eat also varies as they often happen to have special offers and choices.

    How much for weekday lunch of full experience?

    $51.50 per person

    There is a dress code?

    No, casual is fine.

    I was wondering can I do market table & Feijoada bar only on weekends ? And how much?

    No because it's the weekend. That offer is only on the weekdays

    Do you require reservation?

    I would recommend it

    Is there a time that happy hour ends? For happy hour do we have to sit at the bar or could we sit at the tables? Do we need to make reservations for happy hour if it's just two people? How long is the wait usually? Thanks!

    No reservation needed for happy hour and you have to sit at the bar.

    How much for weekend lunch?

    There's no lunch menu on the weekend.

    Can I bring my own celebration cake to eat after dinner in the restaurant?

    I've seen people bring their own birthday cakes. Not sure if they charge a cutting fee though.

    Do I need to reserve?

    It's always a good idea to make reservations. We use Open Table through their website.

    How much per person for Saturday dinner?

    $70 per person for all you can eat in Pasadena.

    Does entire party need to order CHURRASCO experience? Can one person order entree due to nutrition restriction?

    You can order al la cart there is a separate menu

    Does this location have chicken salad? If yes, is it available all day or only during brunch/lunch/dinner?

    I have been here to Pasadena for lunch, and it was at the food bar. And yes, it's the best friggin thing on the menu. 😍🤩

    Is there validation available for underground structure parking?

    Sadly, no. We were there about an hour and a half and it was $7.50 in parking fees.

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    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    4.5
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    We decided to try Nick's for lunch to celebrate my birthday. OMG!!!!…read moreWhat a great place to dine. We had a reservation so we were seated right away on the second floor, just above the bar. The music was a little on the loud side so conversation was a little strained. The food was absolutely amazing. Our server was very friendly and informative but was not quite as attentive as we would expect for an establishment like this. This was our first time here, so we had to try the Asparagus Fries. The asparagus was cooked to perfection but the batter did not have much flavor. Members of our party ordered the California Salad, a Veggie Burger, the Meatloaf and a Picante Pizza. The California Salad was smaller than expected but delicious. The Veggie Burger was excellent! The Meatloaf was the hit of the table. It was so good that my wife did not offer a taste to any of us. She was in food Heaven. The pizza was exactly as described and tasted wonderful. Since we were celebrating my birthday, our server brought me a delicious piece of double chocolate cake with a candle in it. Nice touch!! We also had one of their Warm Butter Cake's with some excellent vanilla ice cream on top. Absolutely wonderful!. This may be our new "go-to" place. Looking forward to return to savor the other items on the menu. Their drinks looked delicious as well, so we will definitely try those too.

    Was in Pasadena the other day, and had not eaten yet, so decided to go by Nick's, since I had never…read morebeen, and try a few of the items that sounded tasty on the menu. Made a reservation about an hour before, so when we got there we were seated immediately. After a quick glance at the drink menu, had to get the Mai Tai with lilikoi foam on top. So delicious. Had my first lilikoi foam in Maui and I love that I'm starting to see it around Los Angeles now. Adds such a punch of flavor to an after we balanced drink. For food, we started with the bacon deviled eggs and shrimp taquitos. Those deviled eggs were lightly fried, which was different, then had apple wood smoked bacon on top, just a really tasty bite. The shrimp taquitos were also not what you would expect, nice and light but still very good. Entrees we went with the center cut fillet and the prime rib dip with swiss cheese on a brioche bun. That sandwich just melts if your mouth after dipping it in the jous, and the cheese was the perfect accompiament. The fillet was cooked perfect as well, coming out medium rare. Overall, great restaurant in Pasadena. Definitely get the Mai Tai, Devine eggs and prime rib dip. Taquitos were good and, if you're feeling like another hg er appetizer, definitely a way to go . The fillet, also great but I feel you can get it anywhere.

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    Houston's Restaurant

    Houston's Restaurant

    3.9
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    0.4 mi
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    This is my second time here, the food is always delicious and our waitress was so sweet and…read moreattentive. The spinach and artichoke dip is always a favorite and is a good size, they also will give you extra chips. The california burger was good, I also love their fries and the seasoning it comes with. The french dip was also delicious, but I think this time when we got it, the dip was not as salty and the bun was not as soft as last time we had it. This was my first time trying the beans and rice, it was super flavorful. The beans tasted similar to barbeque sauce. The brownie was also really good, I like how most of the nuts were on top vs inside of the brownie Although this is a pricier meal, it is a good meal & ambience for a date night or girl's night'

    Houston's is one of my absolute favorites. I usually visit 2-3 times per month. The food and…read moreservice are reliably good. Always. Their French dip and "adult fish and chips" (pan fried petrale sole) are two of my favorites. If you order a martini they provide a fresh cold glass half-way through your drink. In terms of ambience, it's classy and upscale. They do not do groups so you don't have to worry about big, rowdy, messy tables. There's also no children's menu so I find that there are very few, if any, children there. They have a dedicated parking lot (self-parking) as well as street parking and an overflow garage.

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    Arroyo Chop House

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$$

    Amazing experience at Arroyo Chop House! Saturday night 7:30…read morePM and I arrive with no reservation. The wonderful hostess was so kind to accommodate us. After a short wait, we seated in a comfortable booth and greeted by our server Seth. He was a real professional waiter and guided us through the menu with several recommendations. We settled on garlic and sourdough bread, a fillet, cowboy ribeye, caramelized whole-kernel corn, and scalloped potatoes. Let me just say the entire meal was amazing. I would order the everything thing again tonight if I could go back. The ribeye was seared perfectly with a nice crust and yet medium rare on the inside. Don't even think about sauce because the steak has so much flavor. Nothing is needed. When we were not too decisive about dessert, Seth recommended pineapple sorbet to close off the night and cleanse the pallet. It was the perfect choice. Highly recommend and I will return next time I'm in Pasadena.

    Almost everything I anticipated…read more This review could have been for five stars not just four. But unfortunately, the only reason it is not five stars is because the "Hosts" at the entrance who checked us in didn't really seem in the mood to Host. A Host's duty is to greet you, welcome you, and make you feel like your presence is welcomed and appreciated with a smile. It's like when any type of party is planned and the Host is excited about the guest list, who RSVP''d and who actually shows up. Sure, Arroyo Chop House has been around for over 20+ years and it's a Pasadena staple. But it was our first time here and we're not regulars. Luckily, Seth our server was WOW! Top notch service delivered from beginning to end. He was the MVP of the night. He ensured our very, very special anniversary celebration became a memorable one. The prime rib and filet mignon cooked to perfection. The garlic bread was amazing The mushrooms and mashed potatoes did not disappoint. Our chocolate soufflé, my goodness, it was the best we've ever had. The complimentary chocolate cake slice was so good! Arroyo Chop House, I understand what the fuss is all about. I planned way ahead of time and I personally selected you out of everyone else to celebrate something very special. First time and definitely not my last. You're classy, clean, simple, and quite authentic. Great location too! Oh, almost forgot, the lychee martini, superb. Till next time....... THANK YOU!

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    Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

    Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    We came here for our anniversary and it's our first visit to the restaurant. When we entered the…read morerestaurant, I love the warm, luxury and romantic vibe. The greeter and server were very welcoming. I love how cozy the table is set up. I love a very thoughtful gesture when I saw a happy anniversary card waiting at our table. The menu has a variety of choices. We ordered the filet mignon and paired with a glass of Cabernet, the cod chioppino in lobster broth and paired with a glass of Pinot Grigio. For sides, we ordered the mushroom medley and Korean roasted cauliflower. The food is so perfectly prepared. For dessert, we ordered the cookie and cream soufflé, a yummy dessert. They also gave us our anniversary desserts which are the yizu cheesecake and the fun cotton candy. We are very pleased with this wonderful dinner celebration. Thank you Alexander's steakhouse.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday, and it was such a memorable experience from start to finish!…read more When we were seated, there was already a birthday card waiting for me at the table, which was such a thoughtful surprise. They provided complimentary bread service with their butter trio and it was incredible! Each butter had its own unique flavor, and every type of bread was warm and delicious. We ordered the grilled octopus as our appetizer, and it was perfectly cooked. It was tender with a nice char and beautifully plated with chorizo. We asked for the bone marrow to come out with the bone-in ribeye, and I'm so glad we did. Spreading the rich, buttery bone marrow onto the steak made every bite even better. The bone-in ribeye was cooked perfectly with a beautiful crust while staying juicy and flavorful inside. Our server even suggested saving some of the butter to enjoy with the steak later, which ended up being a great recommendation. We also ordered the Wagyu fried rice, which was tasty with the roe. The broccolini was a great side. Can't go wrong with that. To end the night, they surprised us with sparkling grapefruit/champagne, a birthday dessert and cotton candy. This was an unforgettable dining experience. It's definitely a splurge, but absolutely worth it for a special occasion. We can't wait to come back!

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    Bone marrow and crostini for the bone marrow lovers.
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    I knew we were going to have a great night the moment we set foot into the restaurant. We were…read moregreeted warmly by the folks at the front desk, and despite us being slightly early, we were not made to wait and were immediately led to our table. Our interactions with members of the staff was brief but meaningful. It's uncanny how they set the tone: they didn't overindulge in a conversation but it definitely was more than just transactional. It was clear that they set out to please their guests and we sure were. They made us laugh - Gary our server was witty, quick and articulate. Our favorites were the osso bucco ravioli, calamari (a little on the sweet side), cowboy cut and the porterhouse steak for two. They asked if we were celebrating anything and we said not really, since my husband's birthday was several weeks ago, Gary brought out a cheesecake specially for him! What a classy touch. I'm so glad that this restaurant seems to be thriving despite the economy, but what saddens me is how some of the guests didn't seem to appreciate the unspoken requirement of dressing up for a night out at Ruth's Chris. It was jarring to see one male guest turn up in a ratty shirt and tiny hot pink shorts. Oh well. Maybe I'm old school and believe that how we present ourselves in public reflects our self-respect or maybe these are just the times we live in. Regardless, I strongly recommend asking for Gary and Gabriel the busboy. They were attentive without hovering and clearly listened for details that we didn't think meant anything - and yet they responded by using them to make our night unforgettable. Even Matt the GM stopped by our table to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. We were stuffed with the most high quality food and treated like royalty. Our family left on a high that we are still riding.

    It's been awhile since we have been here. The sour dough bread is delicious and the soft butter…read more Service is always great. The manager came to our table and greeted us. He also wanted to know if we had any comments on the new dish (4oz steak with stuffed chicken). New dish on the menu, meaning a split dish. The 4oz steak and stuffed chicken was perfect. I think they should give us an option on the tomatoe. I would of preferred portobello mushroom. Especially for the ones that don't like tomatoes. Instead of being $56 maybe it should be $46. The Ruth Chris chopped salad was delicious. Pomegranate martini OMG really good.

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    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine

    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine

    4.1
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    Are you searching for almost authentic comida de Portenos. A non-stop flight to Buenas Aires (about…read more12 hours) and you could be digging into your perfect Parrillada at Estilo Campo. Definitely worth the hassle. Or you could endure a 2 hour slog up the 5 Fwy (which makes the 12 hour flight sound good) and enjoy excellent Argentine cuisine here. Then when you get there, parking is not just a challenge, it's a mystery. Street parking only so prepare to be creative and lucky. The vintage building is attractive. Pitted carved concrete and Malibu tiles. Step inside and be greeted by a genuine warm smile and and someone that is happy to see you, and if your luck is holding the Host will invite you to a take a short shuffle to a huge booth where you can make a comfy nest. The Decor is a charcoal gray box with a dining room filled with 2 and 4 tops, a communal table or two, a private dining room and a curbside patio if you insist. Malbec is a perfect place to celebrate a Quinceanera, a non-Kosher Bar Mitzvah, a Golden Shower Retirement, a Gender Reveal, a Gender Conceal or that your substandard Insurance Co. will actually pay for your GPL-1 meds which you might need after over eating great food here. The patio outside is good if the tango loop inside is too loud, but then you're just trading that for unmuffled mufflers and exhaust fumes. At 5:00 PM it's just you and the Chorizo Sampler which is worth it's weight in Statins. The place reinvents itself by 8:00 PM when the chatter ratchets up and the dining room becomes a B. A. Social Club. The din of diners bounces around the room like a soccer ball at a Fifa Match. (Argentina is the reigning champion). The Staff: Rosa is delightful. A girl that never says no and someone who knows how to pull up the reins and spur the pony (read take charge and enhance your experience). The Bar: This long counter anchors the room and delivers what ever your poison might be. The Food: Malbec boasts a huge menu and all of it is good to great. Within minutes of settling in a Runner runs up to your table and sets down a basket of warm Bread with a cup of Chimichurri Sauce to dunk dip, drag and/on dredge your Bread in. The Malbec Salad was large enough to feed everyone in the Recoleta at sundown. Fresh Romaine, Radicchio, Goat Cheese crumbles, a hand carved Avocado fan (I'm a big fan of that), quartered Cucumber Coins, Frisee Lettuce, a sizable slice of toasted Bread, the large mound is mixed with a Caesar-ish Dressing and the whole pile is fresh, refreshing, tasty and a great dish to begin your dinner with. The menu is ambitious to say the least. Heroic lists of Appetizers, Pastas, Pizza, Mains, Seafood, Steaks, Sides, Sauces and Desserts. The Kitchen is fearless because they know they can crank out everything on the menu properly. And you know, they can. I opted for Pollo Las Hierbas (Herb Roasted Chicken), spatchcocked (back cone removed and the whole half Chicken squashed flat for quick and easy grilling). Did I mention that the portions are substantial? They are. The Chicken begins it's journey soaking in Lemon and Herbs. For an additional $2 you can bury the whole bird with Diabla Sauce. (read Spicy Chili Gravy). This Sauce would be delicious over julienned Gym Socks or Dust Bunnies. The welcome heat is delicious even if you're timid with spice. The Chicken arrives tender but with crisp edges, juicy and tasting like Chicken could and should taste. While the Chicken was definitely marinated it's hard to determine if it was brined first. No matter as it was spot on great. The Chicken Chef was not chicken and got it right. The Sauteed Spinach retained it's Spinach integrity and was fished out of the water while still slightly toothy. Excellent. The Kitchen elevated Spinach beyond Pop-Eye's power surge urge. This was beyond just a Side Dish. Vegans, have at it. The Roasted Potatoes were also good enough to enjoy as a Main. Really crunchy nuggets with creamy centers. This place not only offers fine comida de la gente, the restaurant is efficient but doesn't rush. Want to enjoy sobremesa? (relaxing time after dinner to discuss politics, religion, sex and gossip about the people you've just dined with). Sobremesa (literally means around the table) is a charming and civilized concept. Spanish culture doesn't like to hurry. So share the sad, glad, mad personal issues that go best after Dessert. Malbec, prings back sweet memories of a morning Cortado and a Media Luna at Oriente Coffee Bar. Malbe, I'll be back.

    Had a good dinner on Saturday. Haven't been here in a while. Started the dinner with Empanadas duo…read more(beef and chicken) Followed by their fish of the day, which was Branzino. And for meats went with Tabla por Dos. Lamb and Ribs. Both meats were tender and flavorful. For sides, ordered their Potato and Grilled Veggies. The server was friendly and we had a great time here.

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    The Derby

    The Derby

    4.4
    (2.8k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$
    104 years in business
    Happy hour specials

    COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was eating my food in this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they had several special offers at the moment. Please ask your server. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is decent. Lots of parking spots in the back in case the front is full. The spots are pretty wide. Ambiance: The vibes are classy, old school, and warm. It can also be kinda romantic too. I have been here a couple of times on dates. Since it's dimly lit, you and your date can squeeze in a quick smooching sesh. LOL This time though, I came alone. Solo dining FTW. Food: I ordered the Derby calamari as an appetizer. Then, for the entree, I ordered the 16 oz prime rib with a side of creamed corn. For dessert, I ordered the warm whisky bread pudding. The Derby calamari features lightly seasoned calamari rings and tentacles in a perfectly balanced blend of herbs and spices. The golden batter is crispy and light without being greasy or chewy. It was also served with a Bloody Mary cocktail sauce and classic tartar sauce. Get this classic appetizer, y'all. The 16 oz prime rib with a small side of cubed baked sweet potatoes and red and yellow peppers was cooked to medium rare perfection. The prime rib was perfectly seasoned and slow-roasted. The thing practically melted in my mouth. So heavenly! My only complaint was that my prime rib was a bit too salty for my taste. So the cubed baked sweet potatoes and red and yellow peppers did kinda off set the saltiness of the prime rib. I also had this same problem at the Blue Bayou in Disneyland. I hate it when my meat is over salted, but whatever. The creamed corn was such a great side. Definitely upgrade to this premium side if you like corn. It's so worth it. As a massive dork for corn, this was perfection in a dish. Lowkey this was the star dish for me. Not the prime rib, sadly. The dish is fricken sweet, savory, creamy, rich, and comforting. It outshined the prime rib by a mile IMHO. GET THIS DISH! The warm whisky bread pudding was surprisingly really tasty. This is a classic sweet bread pudding drenched in a rich, creamy whiskey sauce. I got this dessert because it was highly recommended by my waiter. Honestly, I can see why this moist, vanilla-based bread pudding with a generous pour of warm, sweet whiskey cream sauce was highly recommended. The whipped cream and single black berry added a nice touch to this dessert too. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, welcoming, informative, and fast. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

    Prime Rib: compared to Lawry's in Beverly Hills, Five Crowns in New Port, or Summit House in…read moreFullerton CA, the steak kinda falls short, but just a tad bit. Found the 16 ounces a little too much. I'd recommend everyone just to stick to the 12 ounces. Sides: Still prefer the cream corn and spinach from Lawry's, but overall still a pretty solid meal. Cocktails: Secretariat was good, but if you get a pre-mixed solution from Sprouts and get a Top Shelf Scotch like the discounted Blue Label at Costco, you can create yourself a pretty good mixer at home. Think I should have went with a Pino Grigio or something. Soups: Solid French Onion Soup, although I wished the soup based had a more potent amount of sherry or Sauvignon Blanc. Overall thoughts: very historical indeed. You walk in here and you immediately feel that old money vibe. It has that Rat Pack era feel, Frank Sinatra Playing in the background, and has that Mr. Walt Disney might hang out here aura. Be prepared to dish out 100+ per person. This place has similar vibes to the speakeasy the Cellar in Fullerton California. But I found the prime rib to lack that melt in your mouth and balance fat to lean ratio that you find at Summit House and Lawry's. Nevertheless, service was AAA, Ally was great. Hosts were all really chill. Will return for the filet mignon next time. Not quite 5 stars, but deserves a 4

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