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    Glendora Continental

    3.7 (286 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, American, Basque
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    GLENDORA CONTINENTAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for dancing

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    BBQ pork ribs, coleslaw, and French fries
    Laurie D.

    I met some girlfriends here for lunch recently. They have a large parking lot, which was nice! When I first walked inside, it took a few minutes for my eyes to adjust as it was pretty dark. I ordered one of the lunch specials, which consisted of BBQ pork ribs, coleslaw, and French fries. I substituted onion rings for the French fries, and I'm glad I did. My meal was absolutely delicious! They have a full bar, but they don't offer any specialty cocktails. Live bands play some evenings, and this place has a great vibe! We all enjoyed our lunch, and the service was excellent! I can't wait to go back!

    Half Rack of Lamb, baked potato, veggie
    Gary I.

    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.

    8/13/25  per latest news Glendora Continental is for sale. I'll miss Glendora Continental restaurant.
    Jennifer S.

    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 .

    Prime Rib of Beef
    Rafeek Y.

    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.

    Isobel L.

    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!

    Double Fudge Chocolate Cake
    Devin P.

    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

    Left me a message and when I called back, I was told 4:30 is not a viable appointment time!?  Ridiculous
    Natalie L.

    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!

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

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Glendora Continental

    What is the outside seating like during COVID? Is it spacious?

    I would say yes.

    What is offered for brunch?

    Brunch is served Sundays only. There's a really good menu, different sandwiches like lamb dips and French dips, there's sliders, tacos, but also breakfast type things like… 

    What time do they stop serving food?

    Monday thru Thursday food stops at 9pm Friday and Saturday @10pm And Sunday at 7pm

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    The experience at Ola was extremely disappointing, and the biggest reason was the poor management…read moreby Jorge. When we arrived, the line was already very long. Jorge came outside multiple times, clearly saw how many people were waiting, and even recorded the crowd on his phone three different times for social media. Knowing the capacity of the restaurant, he could have easily informed everyone that the remaining people in line would likely not get in. Instead, we waited over three hours with no communication. While we were waiting, I repeatedly watched people call Jorge. He would come outside, greet them, and bring them straight inside. I personally saw this happen at least six different times. When it was finally our turn to speak with the host, we were told there were no seats left, that we would have to stand, and that we wouldn't even be able to order food. I confronted Jorge about letting those other groups in ahead of everyone else. His response was that he knew them personally and that they were friends of the restaurant owners. That explanation only made the situation worse. My wife had just finished a 14-hour hospital shift, and we came here hoping to enjoy the game together. Instead, we spent three hours waiting only to be treated as though our time didn't matter. What was most shocking was Jorge's attitude. He literally told me, "They won't do anything to me if you post this. I'm friends with the owner." If that's the mindset of management, it's no surprise customers are treated this way. It truly felt like only friends and family received special treatment while everyone else was left waiting without honesty or respect. I have no issue waiting when things are busy, but I do expect transparency, fairness, and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience showed none of those qualities.

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