Would definitely come back! I have been meaning to come here and by what a treat! I had the blue cheese wedge. My husband had the prime rib, baked potato and clam chowder. My son had the cheeseburger and fries! All exceptional!! Kevin was our waiter and I was in awe because the also handled the bar. There was close to 50 people inside and he handled it seamlessly and with grace. Someone give this guy a raise! Inside had a bar area and a restaurant area. We sat in the bar area! What a treat with the festive decor and music. They have a band from 9 to close. Bingo and other fun stuff check out their website. On every review I have to write something negative or room for improvement: hmm can't think of anything. Oh give Kevin some help!! Other than that everything was fantastic. Plenty of parking... this may be my new go to! read more

The Continental in Glendora is a restaurant bar that offers quite a lot to the community. Two nights out of the week they have live bands and twice a week. They have karaoke in the main bar lounge check the times on their website. The maintaining room is beautiful 60s nostalgia. The service is great the waitresses there are always pleasant and friendly. The bartenders are funny and efficient and quick. Please if you go find out when they're having the barley beef soup it's probably one of the best soups in Glendora that we've had! They have a great selection on their menu, prime, rib, fish and chips, shrimp cocktail, French onion, soup, steak, and fish of the day. They also have a daily blue plate special that you could get on a discount. The restaurant is really good great food great people a lot of locals go.. and if you want to beat the heat step over to Continental restaurant and bar in Glendora, where it's cool shady the lights are dimmed perfectly and you're gonna have a spectacular time! The continental restaurant and bar in Glendora gets our five star Yelp review in our personal recommendation! Bon appétit read more

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Food was great! Delicious, and the portions were abundant. I liked everything that I ordered. I ordered a half rack of lamb, with baked potato, and everything in it, clam chowder to begin with, and the vegetables were fresh, and the bread and butter was good. They just messed up a little bit because my lamb was actually me there, rather than medium rare. I think the price is very fair for what you get. I would love to go back to try more stuff on the menu. Great place to dine in and lister to good music. Restaurant is very informal. Lots of people coming in T-shirts and shorts. By the way, please fix the sink in the women's bathroom! It just drips water, not adequate to wash your hands with, unless you sit there for about three minutes doing so. read more

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! read more

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Old school, Homie feel dark vibes. This place has a classic American French food. Prices are fair. Food is homemade tasting. Prime rib, fettuccine Alfredo, all the soups and grape bread. 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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This place popped up on my phone so thought we'd give it a try. Apparently they have live music at night. My guy and I order 2 beers, nothing on draft. Looked over the menu and saw the early bird prime rib special. My guy ordered the French dip. My salad with the meal was really good. My prime rib- ordered medium came out tough.. The waitress was nice, when I mentioned it, she took it back, which I rarely send anything back, but she said thats the way medium is.. hmmm, really? Must be yesterdays.. She came back and said she and the cooks tried it, she was still chewing it, and it was tender to them. Yikes!! I reordered chicken tenders without the fries. My take is that they were frozen then cooked. Uggh! Well, the only thing i can say is that the atmosphere is good, service good. Can't rave about the food. Both of my dishes were NOT edible..Not the waitresses fault.. My guys French Dip was good, but very bready!! Stayed for the one drink, but the food.. Not so much, and we're off!! We didn't even wait for the band. Oh wait, there's more..The women's bathroom.. Although it looked clean, it smells like moldy mildew and the water pressure is just drops, both hot and cold read more

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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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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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I just want to respond to "Continental F" above. I know this person and they have a personal vendetta, clearly. There's likely a reason for them not being served. Maybe not bring your personal issues to the neighborhood bar. Probably better to find somewhere else to be miserable. Continental bartenders are great, as are the food and bands. Not to mention the owner and manager, all always accommodating! These people and atmosphere are what make a great local iconic restaurant and bar worth coming to! read more

Bartender Kathy from 6-to closing has deterred me from enjoying the food, music, and ambience during her shift. She refuses to serve me when I used to be a regular good paying customer for past five years. Lastly, everyone celebrates birthdays there and isn't charged the $10 fee that was not posted on your menu, however I was charged, when in fact I brought my own plates, forks, and serving utensils. Sadly, I'm no longer welcomed, or cannot sit at the bar as this woman thinks she runs the place. I love the Continental, food, music, and people. read more

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 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

Bartender Kathy is the best! She always delivers efficient service with a smile! Food is great too, especially the weekly and daily specials. I always love trying something new and the menu has something for everyone. Great place for a family meal, a few drinks, or a big banquet party in the private room! 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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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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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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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

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

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.

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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The 1-star rating is based on the establishment's condition the night we visited. I've been to the Continental several times, so I know what I'm getting. It's a dive bar and I'm fine with that. The band was good and got the crowd into it. When we pulled into the parking lot, we saw a physical altercation between a male and female by the front door. By the time we got to the front door, they were gone. We went inside, sat down and a server came up almost immediately to take our order. She was quick with our drinks and the drinks were nice and strong. The cocktail server and bartender were very good, 4-5 stars. The major issue with the Continental this evening was there was no running water in the women's bathroom sink, nor was there hand sanitizer. I shudder to think how the female staff washed their hands after using the restroom. The men's restroom had running water but no towels. Please do better. 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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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