Walked in to the bar side of the restaurant and stood around looking for a hostess. A customer walked by and said to just walk in and sort of find a seat. I guess they don't necessarily have a hostess on that side of the restaurant. Once seated I ordered the prime rib with shrimp bisque and Danielle had a wedge salad. The bisque was very good and the prime rib wasn't bad. A local establishment that you should try at least once. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4. read more

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I don't usually write reviews, but tonight I felt compelled to share my experience because I left feeling upset and disrespected. This was my second time visiting, as my mom comes here often for karaoke. During my first visit, the service was great and I tipped generously -- around 40% -- especially since it's the holiday season. Unfortunately, tonight was very different. The service was poor from the start. The waitress handled my drink by placing her fingers directly on the rim of the glass, which made me uncomfortable and raised hygiene concerns. When it came time to pay, I covered the entire table's bill and, despite the service, still left a 40% tip. What truly bothered me was what happened next. After processing the payment, the waitress thanked only the white woman at our table and never acknowledged me or my mother -- despite the fact that I paid the entire bill. That moment felt dismissive and, honestly, discriminatory. It's disappointing, because everyone else seemed pleasant and the atmosphere is otherwise enjoyable. Unfortunately, this experience has made it unlikely that I'll return. read more

The large street signage and to some extent the Spanish inspired building with red tile roof does not even give a hint that Glendora Continental serves rustic Basque cuisine very similar to what would be called The Set Up in Bakersfield. The Basque people live in the border areas of Southwest France & Northwest Spain which they call their homeland Euskadi or Euskal Herria. They speak Euskara which is not related to any other language in the world and call themselves Euskaldunak. Originally, many Basques who came to America were sheep herders & farmers so the legacy food tends to be filling and heavy to last them through the day. Glendora Continental's Set Up is just a bit more abbreviated than what you would find in Bakersfield, one of the few centers of Basque culture besides Boise, Idaho. But you will not leave hungry and probably have enough food for lunch the next day. 1) Bread is a light sour dough French bread with tough skin & soft inside. Hard butter straight from the fridge reminds me of the 1970's and back. 2) Soup du Jour was thickened New England style Clam Chowder. Light seafood & chicken stock with good chunks of chewy clams, potatoes, milk. 3) Escabeche/Pickled Tongue is ultra thin slices, lightly grilled to give a rough texture. A light vinegar based herb dressing with viscous olive oil was the pickling agent to this enticing, gamey, beefy dish. 4) Prosciutto was definitely not from Parma nor San Daniele, Italia and neither from the famous Jamón Serrano from Spain, but good enough for a ham sandwich the next day. Balls of butter were thoughtfully included to spread onto a future sandwich. 5) Bouchée à la Reine is a Vol au Vent/flight in the wind since the light, airy, cup shaped pastry seems to be able to float in the air. It means Queen's Bite or Morsel and refers to Queen Marie Leszczynska, wife of French King Louis XV. The filling is a ragoût of aromatic button mushrooms & possibly mild, meaty, soft chicken liver in a Sauce Suprême, a Sauce Velouté with added thick cream. 6) Half Rack of Lamb is tastefully presented with the delicate ribs poking up like a crown and delectable meaty chops facing down. Ordered medium rare to keep it juicy, plush, and not hard & dried out. Really strong, toasty, garlic scent to add to the lamb meatiness. Even a small cup of neon green mint jelly which was not Basque but a concession to American sensibilities. I opted for the big Baked Potato with everything: sour cream, onions, bacon. Side of steamed and then sautéed mélange of vegetables. On another visit, the latest potato choice was Scallop Potatoes which was so over baked that the top half was hard & dry. 7) Blue Cheese pre dessert: Excellent Roquefort like blue cheese full of salty Umami and that blue mold flavour. Almost double cream rich dairy sweetness. Seasonal Fruits were aesthetically arranged and a gooey pecan caramel decorated the dish. 8) Flan is very light, moist, not funky yolky in a pleasantly bitter sweet, caramel sauce. I took the Flan home and drizzled Amaretto di Saronno for special almond aromatics. Sampled the Chocolate Mousse that reminded me of Jello chocolate pudding whipped up to add air in to lighten the texture. Emma, our waitress was friendly, affable, cheerful, who made sure our meal progressed smoothly. At $46 this multicourse, Basque feast is a deal. Go straight to this on the menu. Otherwise, the only other alternative is to drive 130 miles to Bakersfield although I hear that there is another Basque eatery in Chino. 4+ stars PS Tried to reserve on their email system on their website and also left voice messages to confirm reservation since no one answered the phone call. No response back ever, so just go and ask for a table. read more

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Glendora Continental is FOR SALE from what I've read & I feel sad. I'll miss my favorite prime rib dinner. I love Glendora Continental & enjoyed their Basque inspired recipes. I'm hoping for the best for Glendora Continental . read more

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Who knew there was a Basque restaurant in Glendora? Or anywhere else in Los Angeles County for that matter? Not me, until Super Elite Yelper Gary I. brought this fact to my attention. Unfortunately, this was because of an LA Times article about the restaurant being sold after decades of serving the area. Wanting to try the menu before it might disappear, we made dinner plans and enjoyed our meal a great deal. The restaurant's decor doesn't seem to have changed much since it opened; lots of Basque art, 80's decor, and family pictures on the walls give it a retro feel. It features a bar with live music and a dining room for meals. We began in the dining room, each ordering the Basque set-up which includes: soup of the day (I ordered white bean, clam chowder was also available), bouchée à la reine (puff pastry crammed full with savory mushrooms in sauce), prosciutto, pickled tongue, half-rack of lamb with vegetables and French fries, bleu cheese and baguette, as well as dessert (flan or mousse). The soup was delicious, and the appetizers were fantastic, served in truly generous portions. The rack of lamb was covered with fried garlic, and cooked perfectly to the requested medium rare. The only room for improvement was dessert; nothing to write home about. Definitely great bang for the buck, though, and a filling meal. Service was super prompt and very friendly. We then adjourned to the bar for a nightcap. Unfortunately, the bar ran out of the ingredients for the famous Basque drink of Picon punch but seems to have lots of other liquors/beers available. The band was super loud, but there's an area for dancing if you're so inclined. Lots of locals seem to enjoy the place a great deal...let's hope the new owners pay attention to that. Ample free parking in the lot. Hurry, in case it's sold soon! read more

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We go because our friend is the band that plays on Fridays sometimes but just the fact that this place has live music is awesome. Everyone is so nice and comfortable. The staff is nice and they remember a lot of things and faces. The food is good and drinks are even better! This is a regular spot for us and I definitely recommend coming here. read more

I had the worst experience here several weeks ago. My partner and I went in for what felt like 30 minutes. Turned into several hours of us trying to make our way to our car. Unfortunately, we feel that we were microdosed with something that night and was the scariest experience i've ever had. Both of us are unable to account for a 2-hour window of time, and thankfully ended up back in our car trying to make our way out of the bar and back home safely. We both had less than one drink. We were not greeted with a welcoming experience. If anything we felt that we were unwelcomed, this was fairly early in the night and both got a very weird off-putting vibe the moment we walked in. We will never return or visit this place as it is unsafe and has been an incredibly unsettling and disturbing experience. read more

Service was horrible. We sat and didn't get menus until we asked for them. Food was blah, my lamb was well done, although I asked for med. They took it back but then it took forever to get another one. By the time I got my dinner my husband was done eating his dinner which was under cooked and had tons of fat. We definitely will NEVER be back. The people behind us were also complaining about the service and their food. I don't understand why it was so bad since the place was pretty much empty. I would NOT RECOMMEND this place. read more

We've come here a few times now and will be putting it in our routine options, especially when we're craving a steak. I love that every time we come here it feels like it's filled with a bunch of local regulars. The waitresses know most of the people by their first name and it looks like everyone settles into their favorite booth or spot at the bar. I also love the decor and ambiance with that old steakhouse feel--dark wood, leather booths, low lighting and a bunch of TVs with different games on. You really can't beat it. If we can make it in time for the early bird specials (by 6:30pm) I always get the prime rib. It's delicious and plenty of food. Paired with a glass of wine and it's a great night. Stop by on Wednesdays when they have karaoke or on Saturdays and Sundays when they have live music. Either way it's a great spot and you should check it out. Cheers! read more

Amazing service especially on a Friday night. The hostess Isabella was phenomenal and seated me quick and was extremely attentive the entire time, also the waitress Liz was really kind and phenomenal, will come back again 10/10 amazing for a dinner rush time, well set up place and order is there , amazing !!! Salmon was amazing and the crab cakes and the restaurant had a nice little atmosphere to it, really calming. Oh and the chocolate cake was amazingggg read more

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Inside dark dank experience not restaurant atmosphere. More like a bar with low quality food Service was just ok like they were going through the motions no personality. Average cost Would not recommend read more

Amazing food and service. The best prime rib. Price points are great and the quality of the food is superior.

Made a reservation, they called me back to revise the time. When I called back, a rude bartender answered "I don't care what they told you, we do not accept appointment at the time you said"!!! First of all, don't enable the website reservation feature if you don't have a sophisticated process to make sure the time selection is within your schedule. Secondly, own up to the mistake you made or at least try offer a solution instead of being rude to your potential customer! read more

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what do I say the Continental one of the last fine restaurants in glendora. they've all been chased off if it's the covid. the city taxes just Honduras. a tough place to run a business but they seem to survive. glad they got the restaurant because of service is very elegant in there and they have prime rib. they have karaoke, some pretty good bands sometimes and the ambience dining is very romantic LOL read more

Always a great time at The Cont. The French fries are so good!! The bread, croutons, ranch dressing are always so perfect and consistently delicious. The salmon was made to perfection!! Portions are a great value. They have dinner specials before 6:30 and live music Fridays and Saturdays! Attentive service Props to servers Chelsy, Kevin, Cathy!! read more

We had only been here for lunch and wanted to try out their dinner menu. When we walked in, we could see and hear the bar area was busy. The manager greeted us, and we were promptly seated. He was very pleasant, and we enjoyed his humorous demeanor. Our waitress Jessica was even more pleasant and jokeful. We loved the atmosphere they both created. We each ordered our various dishes, and we were not disappointed. The food was hot and tasted great! We definitely will come back! read more

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To start off I have lived in the area for 5 years now and this was my first time coming to this place and most likely I will not go back. To start we had to ask where the host was and then we sat down and waited for about 5 minutes for the hostess to get us menu's then took another 15 minutes for the waitress to come over and ask if we were ready to order. I ordered the chicken masala which came with a baked potato and veggies ( i hate summer squash and zucchini) the chicken was ok but a little bit overcooked and the masala sauce was very little and did not taste like masala sauce ( I don't think the cook used masala wine for the sauce, the baked potato was very dry and they use unsalted butter which I hate ( I wish restaurants would use salted butter because it tastes so much better). I also got the clam chowder and was very good since I'm from Boston, so overall I was not impressed and most likely I will not return. read more

I was eating dinner with my family and saw two big rats! Absolutely disgusting , the place is so dirty and the seats are very uncomfortable !!! read more

Our go to dive bar. Bands are hit or miss. Jessica , waitress, hustles! Michelle bartender is great. Go early to get seating and French dip is Amazing! Not 5 stars because dance floor is small and every time there is always bathroom/toilet issues. Recommend:yes. Will return: definitely! read more

Unfortunately only one server even though the owner was there. And only a few tables with few guest. As I sat down, there was a long black hair on my plate under the napkin. I mentioned it to the waitress and she laughed and said is there someone under the table who did that. I really didn't think it was funny. Gross! And she just removed the hair. She had her hair in a ponytail loosely. Table cloth was dirty. Then we had to keep getting up to ask for certain things. Even though it was requested when ordered. It seemed like the waitress was in a hurry not patient at all when questioning about the menu, irritated. Mushrooms in garlic butter were delicious. Salad was good amount. Ahi tuna very dry and hard. Prime rib over cooked and hard to chew. Vegetables were good. Not too soft or too hard just right. Potatoes good flavor. Crème brûlée had a 1/2 teaspoon of mango with made it very tasty. 1st time for me. But my friend has been coming here since who knows when. He said unfortunately, Service has gone down hill. read more

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Fantastic band playing tonight! My friends and I loved them. When will they be back? I will be there!

We had come to tried the prime rib special early bird dinner. The sides were good but the meat has a funny textured and was funny color. Not much marbling on the prime rib read more

Love their prime rib, bingo nights, cocktails and live music. Always such a great time anytime of the week!

Another solid meal with Brandi rocking the service. Tonight had Prime Rib with scalloped potatoes and mixed veggies started with a bowl of potato leek soup. Cocktails are also mixed right and with plenty of ethanol if you know what I mean! read more

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I saw huge roach yesterday, I must say was in the bathroom but will not return to this place waitress was rude and very bad tasting margarita very cheap alcohol read more

Used to go with My partents to The Continental. Had my 1983 Graduation part there and Company Party as well. Last night we went and were pleasently Pleased with the Dinners. Lamb Shank, Prime Rib. Tried it all and it was delicious!! Thank you for all the years. I hope that this place doesn't get sold and continues serving our great City of Glendora. It is the best Reunion meet up with great Live Music too boot. read more

Okay, they get one star for the bartenders and their pours. That's it. The food is awful. No, truly! McDonald's frozen burgers have more flavor than what I was served. What did I order? Two items. Their escargot and their sautéed mushrooms. I've enjoyed escargot since I was little and some of the best restaurants for escargot where the Golden Spur and Chasen's of Beverly Hills. The Continental's were absolutely tasteless. Truly! There wasn't even the taste of butter and garlic. So, after that miserable disappointment I was excited to eat the mushrooms, as I was really hungry. I received an order of what appeared to be tiny canned mushrooms and again, absolutely zero taste. No hint of butter, garlic, wine, Worcestershire sauce or anything else. As a chef, I was perplexed as to how one would go about ruining it so terribly. I could do this while sleep-walking. read more

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We love it here. Live music every Saturday and the drinks are fire. The bartenders and servers are very attentive.

Last night was the first time I ever went to the Continental. For my husband it was a trip down memory lane, a bit of nostalgia of times he spent dining here with his grandparents -- and it was fun to share in that with him, our kids in tow. First off, it is never crowded here -- but it is clear that there are regulars. The restaurant is, essentially, two places in one. On one side you have the dining area on the other side you have the bar / karaoke and "u" shaped booths for a little bit of both: boozing and dining. Lol! The Continental is billed as a Basque restaurant -- which I am still trying to figure out what it means. So far, I understand that it means eating obscure and gamey foods such as lamb, tongue, and "stick to your ribs" potatoes and pastas -- all very tasty. We were met by a super attentive and friendly waitress who indulged my daughter's questions and requests. Our drinks were good and classic: gin and tonic and a whiskey sour -- both good and well prepared. We got the shrimp cocktail appetizer. The shrimp were fresh, clean, and meaty. The cocktail sauce (not normally a "go-to" for me) was delicious: a perfect mix of tang, heat (from the horseradish), and sweetness. I'd get this again. The ambiance was very old-school: mounted horns on the walls, red pleather covered seats (that my husband swears are the same as when he came here as a kid), dark lighting, and a small stage to feature karaoke certain nights of the week -- all mixed with some bits of kitsch and nostalgia. Knowing that this was a Basque restaurant I chose something unconventional but common on their menu: lamb shank, mashed potatoes & veggies, and to start: PICKLED TONGUE. The waitress offered salad or soup -- and didn't mention the pickled tongue, until I asked about it. She was neutral -- and dare I say, so was the flavor of the tongue. It wasn't good or bad -- I expected a bit more of a pickled / vinegar flavor and instead it tasted like bland, thinly sliced roast beef (if that). You're not missing anything for not trying it -- it was worth the try. The lamb shank was DELICIOUS! The meat was tender, you could taste (and chew through) the fatty sinews (which i love!), and the overall flavor was complimented by the red wine sauce on top. I would eat this again. Word to the wise - show up hungry! Portions are hearty and lamb is rich! I will be back to try out the pasta dishes and other offerings -- it all looks very promising, plus the kids loved their experience. read more

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Had dinner on 8/13/25 The Service was terrible. The female waitress apologized to the other customer for the long wait but when she came to me she just left the bill with no apology I thought at least the food would have made up for it, disappointed read more

We came to have lunch at the Continental and we ordered the prime rib and the tri tip. I did not wish to be impolite but I wanted to ask when did they shoot the horse. No disrespect to horses. The waiters was very nice. read more

I went here the other day With some hesitation , but I was pleasantly surprised. The decor is dated , but not trashy . It's very retro old school. They have very dim lighting . It seems a lot of older regulars go there. I did see some younger peeps. Our server was friendly and engaging . She had some good recommendations. The food was real tasty. I had the prime rib beef sandwich. I forgot what is was called . I will go back and try the chicken sandwich. read more

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So today's review is probably the strangest post I've ever had to do. First off, I try to give a honest and fair assessment of the establishment as possible. Having a neutral approach is the key. So here goes. I've passed by this location probably a gazillion times over the years and never stopped. Had a friend that had a luncheon and she said the food was great. A few Saturdays ago, I decided to stop and get lunch, It was 11:00am. When we pulled to The Continental in Glendora. The Continental is a much older establishment and from the street you'd never know it was still in operation. The grounds around the building are in need of a major facelift. The huge parking lot easily supports 40-50 vehicles (estimated). The handicap stall was few maybe two. Lighting at night and the sign outside are bright and clear. Only 3-4 cars in the parking lot at this time. There are three ways to enter, the front door and both side doors. As my friend tried to open the front door it was locked, leading us to believe that they were closed. She then tried the side door while I waited in my car. She went in for a second and said with a smile on her face, "O You gotta see this". As I entered I was transformed back to the 70's and 80's !!! I had never seen this kind of atmosphere at a restaurant in a long time. We stepped into the bar side of the restaurant. First thing I noticed was the bar and I would guess "The Regulars" that were lining it. NOTE: I haven't been to a bar since my college years and I was taken back to see so many at the bar drinking at 11:00am. Please note, I'm not judging anyone. The bar had seats for about 15 and 13 or so we're taking. As we made our was to the area in the middle they had smaller tables all in a row probably 10-13 tables with chairs. To the left were booths about 8 or so and what got me looking was the lite brown color with old school tuck n rolled upholstery !!! Haven't seen that in years. As we headed to one of the tables I tripped on the carpet and noticed that the carpet haven't been cleaned in decades because it was black with small color highlights, but the reason I tripped was because the carpet was ripped and they tried to fix the rip with ducted tape that has now disintegrated over the years. I was feeling on edge. As we sat at the small table the server came over and said if we would like to sit at the booths and I said no it's hard for me to get in n out of them. So with a great smile she gave us some menus. There was another lady with a clip board that came out and was counting the tables, at least 3 or 4 times. I figured it was for a party soon, then she locked her eyes on us,, not just once but several times. Feeling uncomfortable as it was, I asked if there was a problem and she said that she needed our table for a party and she wanted to move it into place. I then asked, what time was the party ? she said not until 7:00pm. with an attitude. I kindly answered we'll be long gone before then... In looking at the menu I noticed that the prices were good and a selection that was good for lunch. Not sure if they had another menu for dinner service. We made our choices I had a patty melt and my friend had the Continental (I think) with onion rings and mine was fries with no salt. Our server smiled and said I'll put that right in for you and put our drinks on the table. I noticed on the sign outside that they had karaoke on certain nights, then I saw a small dance floor and the stage. I immediately noticed that the stage had several large black stains on what I think used to be carpet and the drapes by the stage were in really bad shape. Three TV were on and they were in three locations. Also a kino tv. As our server came back to tell me that the fries has salt on them already. Ok so can I have a small salad then, in which she said with a the greatest smile. Our food came next and the plates were REALLY HOT !! Not sure if it was microwaved or food heating lamps.. I have to say that the food lived up to great food standards. I had a great patty melt and my friend was pleasantly impressed with the food as well. I have to say, if it wasn't for the kindness of our server I would have walked (Ran) out of that place. Here are the number, in my humble opinion, on The Continental in Glendora. Appearance: Negative 12 out of 10. Food: OUTSTANDING 10 out of 10. Cost: 8 out of 10. Staff: Our server only 12+ out of 10. Return: I think you already know but it's a negative. Side note: I been in a lot of places but never so run down as this place. I felt very uncomfortable and unsafe. A lot of reviews on yelp and probably return customers and regulars. On to the next location, All The Best, Stanley. read more

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The service was slow we had different servers attending to our table so when we ask for something like refill water it was forgotten as with the bill. The prime rib early bird dinner; salad and soup was good along with the sides but our meat was a thin slice and dense not at all like prime rib The texture was off read more

Hello gorgeous, from Glendora Continental California to the south of France!! Glendora Continental on Route 66 in Glendora California. First walking up the feel of the 60's seeped into the courtyard! I imagine this was like what it felt to be in south beach in the 60's in California with a sweet kiss of the south of France. The food did NOT miss the mark, nor did the top notch service. Jessica was our server and she was a delight! It's our first time so Jessica helped us navigate through the cocktail list the wine list appetizers and of course the scrumptious delicious entrées. Imagine having dinner at the Queen Castle, but you are the queen and you are the king ! That's the service you'll receive, above and beyond. The prime rib, the scallops, the shrimp cocktail, the wedge salad, the Manhattan, and the scrumptious wines will leave you wanting more.. this is definitely on our repertoire of dining. What a warm excellent flashback to the 60s VIP RECEPTION environment experience. The Glendora Continental est in 1980 get my personal recommendation, and my 5 Star yelp review . Ladies and gentlemen put on your supper attire and your dinner coats. You're off for a great adventure! Glendora Continental will leave you completely impressed with the food service and atmosphere! Cheers to you and yours! read more

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Very affordable prime rib place. Service is great, very helpful and friendly and the ambiance is chill, very mellow inside and dimmed lighting. I guess this is good for a drinking session night and a date night. Comy seats as well. read more

Got here looking forward to having lunch on Sunday. Everyone was at the bar, and they greeted us right away. They had the football games on, and everyone was at the bar. We sat in a booth, and unfortunately, they don't do food on Sundays. They said in a month or two they will be. I am looking forward to coming back another time for lunch on Sunday. The leak soup and lamb is delicious here. read more

They got really good food i like the atmosphere here great karaoke on Monday nights the workers here are nice God bless them they keep the place clean the people who come here are nice God bless them they manage this place good read more

Bartender Pree, or whatever she calls herself is very rude and unprofessional. Lady rolled her eyes at me when I ordered a drink. What a shame, do better hire professionals. I will not be coming back. read more

Lamb Shank. Fantastic. Ribeye. Awesome. This place is old school to the point of steamed veggies on the plate. Great portions, great service, strong cocktails, and a very lively aosphere in the bar. 0ne tipsy woman was tossing FBombs constantly and she's the cause of the last star. We will be going back soon. read more