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    Hyunhee N.

    I'm honestly very disappointed. We ordered delivery from what used to be one of our favorite local restaurants. Three years ago, we dined here and had an amazing experience, which is why we were excited to order again. Unfortunately, this meal was one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. I ordered the pork ribs and fried shrimp. The ribs were extremely dry--so dry that they tasted like they had been cooked days earlier and reheated multiple times. They were nothing like the ribs I remembered from previous visits. After just a few bites, I started feeling uncomfortable. The fried shrimp was equally disappointing. It had almost no flavor at all and tasted bland and uninspired. My husband ordered the burger, which was advertised as a blend of Wagyu and regular beef. We were expecting something special, but the patty lacked flavor and the quality was disappointing. What surprised us even more was that we live only five minutes away, yet the burger bun arrived completely soggy. The packaging was also poor. The food came in cheap plastic containers without any ventilation holes. For fried foods especially, proper packaging is important to prevent steam from ruining the texture. It felt like very little care was put into preparing the order for delivery. To make matters worse, both my husband and I experienced stomach discomfort and excessive gas afterward, and we were still feeling it the next day. What makes this experience especially disappointing is that this was my husband's birthday dinner. I chose this restaurant because of the wonderful memories we had here years ago, but the food quality was nowhere near what we remembered. I genuinely cannot understand how food of this quality was considered acceptable to send out to customers. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing that I felt compelled to share it. I sincerely hope the restaurant takes a closer look at its food quality and delivery standards.

    Ethan I.

    Solid spot, great drinks and atmosphere, we sat at the bar. The burger was disappointing though. The cheese tasted really fake and the fries were alright.

    That's so worth getting even though it's $135
    Janet T.

    We came here for a BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION and he made reservations for 8 people at 7pm on Saturday. There's a SECRET password to actually get into the restaurant. We were taken to our seat which was a NICE private seating with its on TV screen. It has a nice wall which made it sound a bit quieter but, then the waiter came and said OOPS sorry we gave you the wrong seats and so we were taken to the SEATS near the restroom and it was so LOUD... 2 orders TOMAHAWK: 10/10 The food was EXCELLENT!!! OMG the CORN TORTILLAS was the best I've ever had!!! I would just be so happy to have the CORN TORTILLAS but, their meats are all really flavorful and tender too!!!... CAULIFLOWER: 10/10 The flavor and texture of the cauliflower was so good!!! BRUSSELS SPROUTS: 10/10 I loved the sauce so much and the Brussels sprouts were so adorably cute and small. It's usually bitter but, it doesn't taste as bitter here and the sauce was just AMAZING!!!! SERVICE: 8/10 Good but, could be better! We waited 30-40 minutes after finishing dinner for the cake to be served. And with no knife to cut the cake and utensils provided!!! Come here for the FOOD PEOPLE!!!! Let's ROCK ON LA BODEGA BREWING!!!!!!

    El Comal
    Michael T.

    Great tasting food and beers. Our waiter was good very attentive. Prefect for party of four!!

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    Danny V.

    This place is an absolute amazing hidden gem. I would strongly recommend making reservations as they are normally fully booked on the weekends. They have some of the best tasting dishes, unique drinks and great decor.

    Roni V.

    Such a fun and unexpected spot with a speak easy feel. We stopped by for bites and drinks and were pleasantly pleased with the vibe, drinks, food and friendly staff. You must make a reservation but are able to get seated as a walk-in if its not busy. We had a reservation and were seated within minutes. The front entrance display looks like a butcher shop which is actually functional and not just for display, in other words you can order a nice cut of beef to take home. Once you pass the freezer door entrance inside, you'll be seated in a small dining area with a full-size bar and a wall display of locked Steins which actually belong to club members (which on its own is a whole other can of surprisingly cool worms to delve into). Overall, we had a fun time and enjoyed everything we ordered so we'll def be back. Another plus, there's a free easily accessible parking structure across the street.

    Spicy margarita (very spicy. Too spicy. Not enough flavor balance) & raspberry margarita (I think! Too sweet)
    Mary G.

    Absolutely LOVED the ambiance! Such a beautiful vibe & extremely chill. Not what I expected at all when we walked back, but soooo worth it. The food was delicious! The cocktails were okay, they looked great though. The Caesar salad chicken sandwich was SO GOOD! Chicharrones w guacamole was delicious! The wings, carne asada fries & chips/ salsa were delicious. Our waitress was extremely attentive & on top of our order. Always keeping an eye on us without hovering. Love that. Will definitely come back. Great spot in Whittier!

    Haze Daze
    Mariah G.

    Came here for beer and food and was not disappointed. Did not have a reservation for a Tuesday night but after 20 mins we were able to sit down. The food is a bit pricey but high quality. Loved the steak fried rice, was enough for me even though it's listed as a side.

    guava seltzer - not great
    Christina K.

    Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 First time here and it was definitely a good find. A speakeasy close to uptown Whittier that looks like a meat market from the outside. Recommend making a reservation for this place before you go. You walk through the "freezer door" to get into the inside of the speakeasy where it is spacious and has cute, dimly lit ambiance with a bar. Started with chips and salsa, not complimentary or bottomless, unfortunately. Chips were good and salsa was HOT, but delish. Then had the guava summer salad - light and refreshing with guava, figs and avocado on it. Ordered a guava seltzer - not great and barely has guava flavor and would not order again. Then for dinner we got the El Comal (chicken, tristar angus skirt steak and pork adobada that comes with salsa and homemade corn and flour tortillas). This dish can be shared and serves 2-3 ppl. This dish was AMAZING. Each meat was cooked perfectly - buttery, moist, flavorful, melt in your mouth pieces of meat. I was actually throroughly surprised at how good it was and was very full and still had leftovers. Will DEFINITELY be back.

    Their hot plate, I can't recall what it was called, but it was good.
    Miss I.

    We came here for date night and thankfully we had reservations, because the wait time was 45 minutes long. It was my first time here, you walk into what looks like a meat market store front, you then wait and are let in through a freezer door, kind of like a speakeasy. We ordered their sizzling hot plate with beef, pork, and chicken, it comes with tortillas and a bit of grilled veggie and two pieces of cheese. We had beer and wine . They don't have mixed drinks, as they don't have a liquor license. Cool little date night spot.

    Chicken schnitzel
    Vanessa G.

    We tried the chicken schnitzel at the Booktoberfest. It was fantastic. The chilled red wine cabbage complimented the dish perfectly. Id love to actually go and dine at this place and enjoy dinner and drinks. The staff was very friendly.

    So disappointed. Why not simply update or disable reservations that are unavailable? but it's time to find another place.

    So disappointed. Why not just disable reservations that are unavailable? This was our preferred spot for a celebratory dinners , but it's time to find another place

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    Bird L.

    This place is such a vibe for date night! Brian our server recommended the guava seltzer. It totally hit, it was strong and had a great flavor. The queso fundido with mushrooms and homemade tortillas was the perfect start! El comal is what we had for the main dish, 10/10. The meat was tender with delicious flavor. Of course had leftovers it was a big platter. Definitely going to be coming back!

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    Great food. Great service. Really good beer. Really great speak crazy. Great atmosphere

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    Food is bland and flavourless. The ambience is very different. Has a speakeasy vibe. Music in main room is kind of loud

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    Reservations suggested. Great food We had the shrimp tacos and the Chile Colorado. Both were excellent.

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    Ask the Community - La Bodega Brewing

    Are kids allowed?

    Yes, kids are allowed. I bring my daughter all the time, especially for weekend brunch.

    What is your corkage fee?

    $15

    Hi do you do margarita flights?

    Yes, we offer agave wine based margaritas and flights

    Is there a parking lot?

    Yes

    What is the dress code?

    No dress code..

    Are kids allowed in?

    Yes. Kids are definitely allowed. After 8pm the restaurant tends to be more of an adult crowd.

    When will you guys be open?

    Opened now for the soft opening. But the wait can be long depending on members that get preferential treatment when they arrive.

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    19seventy

    4.5
    (1.7k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Grea experience; the food is delicious...we had an attentive team able to respond to our unplanned…read moreneeds,l and the changes in our menus our party size and even still everything flowed exceptionally well! The experience was fabulous, classy and upscale is an extra bonus!

    I don't often give 5-star reviews but when I do it's well deserved. Had this restaurant saved in my…read morecollection 4-ever and finally went for a birthday celebration. Could not have been happier. From the moment we walked through the heavy wooden door (fancy!) until we left- the host, the waitress, server, manager and even the owner were amazingly attentive and welcoming. When it's your birthday they put a nice sign at your table and everyone stops by to wish you an amazing bday. They also check in to make sure you're having a good time and enjoying your delicious meal. Now for the food: fresh, al dente and tasty. All adjectives you want running through your mind after the first bitesss. We ordered stuffed mushroom- hot and nicely seasoned. Mushrooms not overcooked and stuffing not overly cheesy. The shrimp linguine another hit with fresh tomatoes and jumbo shrimp with a nice snap. The light seasoning with lots of garlic was just perfect. We also ordered the beef short ribs. My friend said it melted on her mouth and the fresh mash potatoes- just right. Did I mention the portions were huge! Lots of goodies to take with us. To add to the dining experience we watched as patrons steadily came and went throughout the evening. You can tell this is a favorite for many. There were High-5s, handshakes and lots of "Welcome back friends!" Just an overall beautifully decked out neighborhood restaurant with so much heart and soul. I heard that the restaurant has been handed down from their grandparents... I'm sure they would be very proud. Highly recommend.

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    Inside upon walking in
    Caprese salad
    Caprese salad
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    Orchards Bbq and Grill

    Orchards Bbq and Grill

    4.2
    (510 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    This place is special I'm adding another review…read more I've been coming here for years for lunch and usually bring a book to read. The owners, when here, always stop and say hi. They are so sweet and surprised me the other day with a mini-lamp for my table to make sure I had enough light to read . That is amazing care and service for a customer.

    Had my last visit today. Been here many times before and had amazing steak sandwiches. Taken many…read morefriends/family to have the steak sandwich. Always was amazing, tender, delicious. Today I took my sister to introduce her to the best steak sandwich around. She started eating before me and said it was not that good. I'm looking at her like she's crazy as I put mayo and mustard on my Sammy. I take the first bite and notice this is NOT the flavor that I had before. Added a little salt and pepper thinking that will help. NOPE! Each bite was tough and loaded with gristle or inedible fat or something that I couldn't separate with my teeth. I'm pulling pieces apart and having to eat around the tough meat. I took the sandwich up to the register and asked them if they changed the cut of meat they use. They said no, it's always been either rib eye or NY. Every single one of the many I'd had before were the same. This one was different. Even looked different, as if it had been run through a machine in an attempt to tenderize it. Didn't work! You could see through some parts kind of like the way a knitted scarf would look If you stretched it out and could see the holes in it. Anyway, the guy said, "You must have got a tough cut" or "bad cut". I can't remember exactly the wording. But then he just shrugged me off. No offer to fix the problem. I was hungry, I hadn't had breakfast, and it was obvious the guy didnt care, so I just went back to my table and ate the rest of the bread and fixings while gnawing off any edible meat from my horrible steak. $26 for a sandwich and fries. Not willing to spend that much and hope I get a good cut of meat. I'm done.

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    Orchards Bbq and Grill
    Order ready by 5:45, pulled up to the shop at 5:40.  No order tonight.

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    Order ready by 5:45, pulled up to the shop at 5:40. No order tonight.
    Clearman's Steak 'N Stein

    Clearman's Steak 'N Stein

    3.9
    (1.9k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    This is an established restaurant on Whittier Blvd in Pico Rivera just off the 605 fwy. It's…read morebetter to access the parking lot off Gregg Rd instead of the "main" entrance on Whittier which is easy to miss. Food is reasonably priced and tastes good. Obviously steaks but chicken and seafood are also ok the menu. We did the Sunday brunch for $49 which included bottomless mimosa, champagne, or fruit juices; a starter salad or parfait and a breakfast entree of your choice. I chose the sirloin steak and eggs. Very good value! Our server was excellent! She kept our drinks full and explained everything on the menu! She also went out of her way to meet all the requests from our large group (including our bill splitting request). Ambience is best described as dark. Not spooky or gothic; just no windows and lighting that requires you to use your phones as flashlights. For good food at a reasonable price with great service - highly recommended ; just bring a light with you.

    I've become a regular here for multiple reasons:…read more 1) The ambiance can't be beat! Great music, ambient lighting, classic steakhouse vibes that are hard to find these days. 2) The servers! Tiffany always gives quick, friendly, excellent service at the bar and knows how to make a great cocktail. Her knowledge is extensive and varied, and I've never heard her say she doesn't know how to make a drink, no matter what has been presented to her. Even when they're slammed, Tiffany has never been short or rude or grumpy towards me or any other customer that I've seen. 3) The food: classic, huge portions. I always have enough leftovers for a second meal later in the day or the following day. I love this establishment and hope it remains open for many more years!

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    View from Outside
    Clearman's Steak 'N Stein

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    Old Brea Chop House

    Old Brea Chop House

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $$$$

    Located on birch street in Brea this resturant is located right next to the Improv & reunion…read moreResturant. For parking use the parking structures. There is a large bar area. It is very dim inside the environment, but the noise level was loud which was great for the group dinner i went for. The grilled oysters, center ribeye, Brussel sprouts, and creamed spinach was delicious! I would not get the charcuterie board or the gnocchi again just pricey for what it was. Now they have about ten choices for desserts but i loved the huge slice of carrot cake over the warm butter cake although that was good too. Overall the establishment was clean and the service was fast and everybody was friendly and professional. I will be coming back for sure.

    Excellent, sleek upscale steakhouse with wonderful food and service. The ingredient quality was top…read morenotch. There's plenty of free lots, but can be busy during peak hours. Food- 5 stars iceberg wedge salad- really well done grilled bacon steak- very flavorful and fatty. Their meat quality was superb duroc pork chop- it's a thick cut but it was incredibly tender and flavorful still shrimp scampi- very good and balanced. rich but with plenty of flavor creamed spinach- pretty good Service- 5 stars Wonderful service throughout. They really went above and beyond. Really enjoyed our meal Bottom Line Excellent, upscale steakhouse that just does everything so well and takes the extra steps to go above and beyond

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    Creamed corn
    Creamed corn
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    Dame Mas Urban Cantina

    Dame Mas Urban Cantina

    4.4
    (360 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Dame Mas Urban Cantina is offering Sunday Brunch from 12-4 featuring all day happy hour, NFL…read morefootball on several screens, a variety of drink specials, and a featured Live DJ for the rest of September 2025. We came here because my cousin DJSP was the featured DJ this Sunday, so I did my Yelp research and to be honest, I didn't know what to expect because the most recent reviews were a couple of months old, no recent food photos and menu photos were outdated. However we were going either way because it was also our featured DJ's birthday. We made reservations but that was difficult too as we called for several days until someone actually answered the phone. I was a little surprised because the food we ordered were all pretty tasty, decent portions, and reasonably priced. The service was ok. Orders took a little time to arrive, but they made sure we had chips and salsa and with a full crowd and a limited number of wait staff, they made sure we were still being attended too. It is very loud here with a full restaurant of diners, the live DJ and football games going with loud cheering fans, so if you have sensitive hearing, bring some ear plugs.

    Came here for the first time last night and I was not disappointed. Everyone was very nice and…read morewelcoming. The restaurant is clean and lots of room. Now for the food AMAZING! We started out with the corn and moved to pork belly tacos that were delicious. My sister opted for the three tacos with different meats. We shared a side of rice. Be aware the portions are big!!!!! Of course I couldn't resist a few margaritas that were well made. We will definitely be back soon! Thanks for a great experience. Oh I almost forgot the churros are the way to end the meal.

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    Quesataco
    Try our hard shell potato tacos
    Try our hard shell potato tacos
    Paloma from our signature drinks

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    Paloma from our signature drinks

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