I don't know how this place is still open... the decor is so old and falling apart. The salad bar used to be a highlight and that is no longer the case. Not one single dessert option available. The ice cream machine was broken. The fried foods accompanying the salad bar looked like they had been fried multiple times. They were very over done and hard. Even the cheese toast isn't like it used to be... Prices aren't cheap either. read more

This Sizzler is representative of what Sizzler as a brand was meant to be at the peak of their heyday. Quality food at an affordable price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dinning not meant to be stuffy or uppity, and a step above the usual sit down dinning chain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place you take abuela to celebrate her birthday to get an decent lobster dinner without breaking the bank.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, a place to just get a good bite to eat with the family on a Friday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As was the case for our experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Newly renovated. Everything is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is great for the price. Classic grill marks on steaks, seasoned just right. Shrimp hot and crispy. Burger flavorful on a bun prepped just like their cheese toast. The toast evokes nostalgic glee on your taste buds. The service is a delight, if you allow for small chit chat. Our server Lisa was attentive, friendly, and provided service with a big hospitable smile and a short humorous quip or too. Lisa made us feel like we were part of her family. She spoke to the children directly and asked them how their day at school was, before taking their order. She Addressed, us, mom and dad with a respectful familiarity. This made for a great overall dinning experience. read more

Great service great food especially the menudo yummy muy sabroso and Pedro is such a friendly person i would recommend this place if your looking for good food and good service and not too expensive very reasonable prices. A plus!! read more

Sizzler has always been our childhood spot growing up. Me and my sister decided to bring our kids here and it did not disappoint. Our waiter was very attentive and checked on us several times. The food was tasty and filling. The kids enjoyed their chicken tenders with fries. Definitely will be coming back again! read more

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The food is still good, I'll give that 5 stars, but this location needs a make over. The booths and tables are dirty and broken, I don't think the AC works because every time I go it's hot. read more

Horrible experience. I wanted to try this location out because I kept seeing it on TikTok and let me tell you everything online is not what it seems. Instead of renovating the place they need to renovate the staff and management. Once I ordered there were multiple tables not taken and I gave it a couple minutes till I had to ask the staff to wipe one off for me. Then my waitress with red hair has to be under the influence because she did not only forget what I asked for not one but 4 x and it wasn't only my table. I overheard her ask another table if they ordered something and she didn't know which table it went to and every one else was getting what they asked for expect my table and it was annoying by the time she brought my stuff out I didn't even eat it. Then the salad bar was low/out of food and I had to ask someone to refill it. I rather keep going to Montebello they are on top of everything with amazing service. Watch out for this location!! read more

I don't know what happened to this sizzler but wow, I am disappointed. I can't even really say I'm mad more so that this place is pathetic. Pathetic food, pathetic attitude from staff. Just sad. The person taking the orders Juan was so uninterested and out of it? I can understand having a bad day, but when a customer asks you what comes with an entree I don't think "i don't know " is great answer. When we asked about the salad bar being replenished once again, Juan said "I don't know". WOW really? So do you know anything about where you work? You don't know what comes with an entree? you don't know if the salad bar what going to be replenished? People like Juan make me question how someone like that could even get hired. But after seeing the quality of the salad bar it's clear. Sad salad, I mean it! It wasn't fresh, it was oxidized as hell, practically pink. The cucumber were SCARY I had to skip because I didn't wanna get sick, they were yellowish and looked slimy. The soup not even hot. The chicken wings TASTELESS. AND The ice cream machine was also out of order, which comes with the salad bar right, I mean you pay 15.99? on top of that when we asked for a BAKED POTATO the answer I got was "we don't do that, not since COVID" . LMAO WHAT? but y'all still charged me for the desert but can't give me a potato which probably cost this location like 1.00 a potato. Talk about BROKE. ALSO, who ever said the floors was sticky was SO RIGHT!!! I really did have to clean my shoes when I came back from the restaurant. Makes me question the cleanliness of this location, I mean if the floors are not clean what makes you think that anything else is clean? It's clear the staff couldn't care less and just need a paycheck. You must really hate your job if you couldn't care to learn about the food your serving or the quality. I would be embarrassed to work here. If you're seeing this and are thinking about coming here, DONT! not worth it. Maybe this location should be next to close down, because the rate it's going I doubt people will want to continue patronizing this location. read more

Super clean and friendly environment, service is efficient and quick, workers are very friendly, especially the manager who is the best manager i've come across by far, the food is always top notch and up to my standards and i always leave satisfied, i can't wait to come more often read more

I returned to Sizzler after many years of not going. Worst decision ever. The food quality was horrible. Service was bad. I am not sure how this location is still in business. Went during lunch time and most of the items were missing, and no one seemed to be worried about replenishing. The watermelon was SPOILED, lettuce was wilted, all of the dessert section was closed. Ice cream machine broken. The savory dishes were crusty and empty. We asked the waiter and basically got our eyes rolled at. The ambiance was that of a graveyard. Horrible experience all around. 0 out of 5 stars. read more

Sizzler - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

I really do feel bad I have to give a bad review but this is the second time we have come and it's been HORRIBLE! We came and got our meal with a side salad bar- there was NO lettuce! We asked several times and they said they ran out. When we ordered our food they ran out of the baked potatoes as well. Soda was flat, we asked for bread for a party of 4 as we waited for our food and they gave us one piece to share between the 4 of us. Because of course they ran out. If they were out they should have closed doors. They were behind on clean plates and silverware We ordered our food at 7:32 and we got our food an hour later. I understand the wait times can be a little long, but for them not to compensate us and give us something in the meantime is ridiculous. No manager or waiters seem to care or want to wait on us and apologize for the wait. Super disappointing. read more

We went on Sunday, September 3, 2023. The food was good and the service was great. I recommend this place. read more

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This was the nastiest restaurant I've ever been in. The salad bar had old food. Some of the food had mold on it. I was there on Thursday May 16 @ 3pm. The cornbread was so old, the hot selections were all dried up. The ladies restroom was even worse the toilet set was broken and it was filthy But what amazes me was the attitude of the man who took our order. I will never go back to this location, nasty food nasty attitude! It doesn't deserve one star read more

Great staff and service here at Sizzler! Friendly servers greeted me as I entered and the line moved quick. As always, the steak and shrimp is wonderful with their famous cheese toasts. read more

Sizzler - a plate of food including steak, shrimp, and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

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The food was really good, went with the Classic Burger. The Service was amazing, the manager Gabi was very friendly and welcoming and took care of us beyond expectation. The ambiance was enjoyable, wasn't too crowded and was able to find good seating and everything was easily accessible to us. read more

Good food, nice service,convenient location. Thank you so much Pedro. I'll be back definitely. read more

Just left with a full timmy and semi satisfied with the staff. Although the food was good the floors were a bit sticky and the carpet was also pretty messy. The staff did go around multiple times to clean and sweep which I thought was necessary. I also did find a hair in my menudo and decided to let staff know, right away they took the menudo out and replaced it with a fresh batch. Andrea was our waitress and seemed nice enough, actually super courteous. My date had the full salad bar and I ordered a half rack of ribs meal with a baked potato and salad bar side. Came out to about $50. Fair enough pricing considering we ate alot from the salad bar haha. This place was PACKED tonight, so they must be doing something right haha. Also went home with left overs and some ice cream overall this place could use a better system to keep floors clean, other than that we will be back. read more

Sizzler - Ribs and potato - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

I can believe this place is still in business. 1. Staff are unfriendly 2. Dirty floor(especially the restroom) 3. Dining sofas are wiggling(it feels like it's going to drop) 4. Service are horrible (no service at all) read more

Wow...my bad!! My family reluctantly accompanied me to Sizzler tonight. Last visit I came here by myself as they are not fans of Sizzler. I first came to this Sizzler as a kid with my mom & we always enjoyed the salad bar, the famous toast & I always had the Malibu Chicken. Very good memories of spending time here with mom as she enjoyed the food & company (me). I would go to the record store after dinner, Farrs stationary & mom would shop at the clothing store. Fast forward to tonight & I feel bad I brought my family here. I stopped patronizing Sizzlers along time ago as my Wife made me realize what Malibu Chicken really is. This Sizzler must belong to a franchisee as what else could explain the current status of the Downey Sizzler. The interior looks exactly the same as when we moved to Downey in 1987. I do not believe they have made any improvements to this place other than fresh coats of paint once a decade. If this is a corporate owned store, Sizzler Corporate should be ashamed. If I am correct & a franchisee owns it, please sell it as you obviously do not care. The menu is actually not terrible, however the management & training here is obviously non-existent, which gives them zero chance of executing the Sizzler menu as designed. Are you wondering what was so bad??? "Send him this one, send him this one!" We won't discuss the waiters facial hair on the toast plate, the soggy toast, or the cardboard triangle mixed into the veggies, the worn out booth seats, charred ground beef, rock hard potato wedge, or dressing's that have been mixed(patrons fault). The staff was friendly & we will leave it at that. This is more of an apology to my family for making them sit through this experience than a review. Man they must love me a lot!! I'm so sorry. Downey is a great place to spend your hard earned dollars, but this Sizzler does not deserve them. 1 Star for the ownership!! read more

Sizzler - Cardboard on the veggies - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

Por mucho tiempo nos gusto. Comer en este lugar pero esta ves mal servicio las mesas no estaban limpias

Sadly this is the LAST time we will go here. A very SAD day for us. This was our absolute favorite location but now....As soon as we opened the door we knew something had drastically changed. You could feel it. It was like a white washed TOMB. Everything we loved inside was gone and changed. Our beloved Manager was gone who was so sociable with all the customers and all the AMAZING Staff was gone that gave you that Welcome Home feeling when you were there was GONE! All new management walking around looking like he had his briefs in a bunch, not friendly with anyone. Never stopped by our table to chat like the other one did, the wait staff what there was of it was either hiding behind a partition poking his head up like a prairie dog and not coming over barely at all or the cashier had to come over and we had to ask for plates and my first plate for the salad bar had crusted food on it. Then the bowl for soup had crusted food on it. GROSS! Unsanitary conditions. The salad bar looks unfriendly and sterile now. The staff looked confused and lost. Manager so busy putting up a sign outside and looking at the plants too busy to notice he had lost 95% of his customers. We have never seen this place so EMPTY. There was barely anyone there the whole time we were there. Had to ask for coffee and water. The cheese toast was hard and chewy. The soft serve was BROKEN DOWN. No signage. The FINAL STRAW was watching the MANAGER take back his DIRTY PLATE to the salad bar and refill it. UGHHHH!!! This is DISGUSTING behavior and a bad example to others. We were SHOCKED. There is NO MOTIVATION for us to ever return and we were part of the faithful customers that are OBVIOUSLY now gone. read more

We've been coming to this Sizzler with our kids since we moved to Downey in 2014. The previous manager/owner was so invested in his restaurant, he would always be there, working and making sure his food and service were the best. As a mom, it was the best restaurant we could go to as the waitresses were always so super sweet to my toddler. They would bring extra plates and just entertain him so I could eat. Unfortunately, times have changed and that owner/manager is no longer at this Sizzler. They now have two people managing the restaurant that need help. We went in yesterday and the floors were so sticky, it was nasty. I had to clean my shoes when I got home. There was a female manager at the register and she was so mean and unprofessional. It was clear she didn't know how to use the new register and was even having trouble adding bacon to a burger. When I pointed out that one of the meals got a free drink, she was so confused, called it an old menu and didn't honor what it stated. She took it away and just seemed flustered. I have always ordered a plain iced tea, and this time she said they didn't have that, only raspberry iced tea. When I informed her that I've always ordered that, she practically made me feel like I was lying. I do need to say our server was super nice, but not very attentive. I ordered the salmon with baked potato. Usually, the fish comes on a bed of rice, with lemons, and tartar sauce on the side. This time, they just brought out the fish with the potato. They said they were out of tartar sauce and that only the shrimp skewers came on rice. I've literally had the same thing for the past 10 years here. I know how it comes served. It looked so unappetizing. My husband ordered the chicken club. When they asked what kind of cheese, he said none. It ended up coming out with cheese and without the bacon like a regular club sandwich is supposed to have. This Sizzler is just sad at this point. We will not be returning until it returns to being what it was; a good, family restaurant that treated its patrons like the paying customers we are. read more

The food is ok but the soup was cold and the service was horrible it felt like we were invisible and we had to ask for every thing because the server would just walk by and ignore us read more

I been coming here for years and I got to say Pedro is always taking care of us with wonderful service. Also the food is amazing. Gotta love the unlimited shrimp. Not many restaurants give that home style diner feeling anymore. Feels good to be with your family and eat good food and live in the moment ! read more

The lady Laura had amazing service but at the same time too she kept on checking up on us to make sure that we were satisfied with not only the service but with the food will I go again yes correct and the food and the bread are amazing. Just the whole experience was, perfect atmosphere plus at the same time to the wonderful waitress Laura gave us and provided to us read more

Visited on Easter Sunday 2023: We ordered 3 Salad Bars and 2 snadwhiches We got our 3 plates for the Salad Bar but after some time, we didn't get our 2 sandwiches, we have the receipt that I paid for in full. After we finished the 3 salad bar plates, our waiter only gave us 1 plate instead of 3, and they didn't give use our complementary toasted bread until we had to ask. And they didn't even ask if we wanted any refills during this visit. This is an unprofessional way to treat customers. Disappointing experience. read more

What a complete shame! I wish I could give this place no stars. It is very unfortunate the new owners have completely ruined this establishment. First off, the customer service has gone out the window since being sold. Just about every employee takes no pride in their line of work. When asked a question, they have no answer and even seem bothered to be asked a question. I purposely purchased the biggest size steak they offered for my husband and he was given a joke of a steak. It was not only very small, it was charred even though I ordered it medium rare. When we explained the issue, the waiter was upset and called the manager. The manger was even more upset, looked at the waiter and told him to handle it since it was his table. What?! For the amount of money I paid, I expect to be given a decent size steak and cooked as ordered. The salad bar was half stocked and was told it would be restocked shortly. Twenty minutes later the salad bar still has not been restocked. We ended up not eating from the salad bar. Yet another high expense we paid for little to no service. Unbelievable As others have mentioned, the place is not kept clean. The floors were sticky and the establishment just looks so runner down. We will definitely not be returning and have already advised our family not to eat this establishment. We will be going to another Sizzler. read more

I wanted to give this place a chance since it's the closest a sizzler to me. Unfortunately it disappointed. The salad bar had adequate amount of food; however I did see a hair in the lettuce. We placed an order for a hamburger and chicken tenders and waited for over 30 minutes and never received our order. When asking an employee they were unable to pull up the order so no one even knew about it. While waiting for the order no one came and asked us anything or even checked on us as we were awkwardly sitting there with no food. Overall, super small place with inadequate service. Got a refund and left. read more

Well sadly I was very disappointed. I've always loved Sizzler but this is no longer a fact. Today's visit has made up my eternal decision to never eat here again. Not sure if it's just this Downey location but with Pico and Montebello locations closed, it's the only close location left. Anyway, the malibu chicken was just a flat round frozen processed breaded chicken patty that they served at school. With a thin sliced deli meat ham and swiss cheese. Baked potato was only warm not steaming hot. The butter didn't even melt. My gf's dinner was bbq ribs and chicken which were not cooked with the sauce. Instead they just poured bbq sauce on it and her mashed potatoes were super salty. The carnitas and mini corn dogs at salad bar were very dry. The Only thing we enjoyed was the cheese toast and the ice cream and our waitress Evelyn was very sweet. This place needs to severely revamp their food product to a fresher option. It's way overpriced for the quality wee received today. read more

Sizzler - Malibu Chicken and baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Downey, California

Not the best Sizzler location. No air conditioning, first server very attentive, food came with second server who took over. Hi yo go to serving counter to get tea refill. Rate her as 2/10. Our food was ok. Will not return. read more

Negative stars the manager Dana was rude after we were seated demanded that we move to the back of the restaurant didn't ask but demanded and then the owner came and tryed to threaten me don't come here absolute garbage read more

BEWARE....Worst location ever! Very disappointed. Came after church, salad bar was nearly empty. No one to replenish the ingredients. Few places to sit in Dining room as there were many empty tables that needed to be cleaned for new guests. Both restrooms needed attention. Toilet Paper and trash all over the floor. A few ladies got up from their table and asked for a refund for their meals. We definitely won't be returning. What a shame for this restaurant chain that was known as a wholesome family place to go. Now many of the locations are closing and very few are left. Very unfair to this community and visitors whom are deserving of better quality of service, atmosphere and dining experience. read more

Me and my wife enjoyed a wonderful lunch today at this location. All the ingredients were fresh and she was happy that I had brought her there instead of a drive-through. I was happy also because the steak was out of this world cooked perfectly thank you Pedro for keeping this ship running tight, I also like to think the cook. I should've took a picture, but I tore it up so fast there wasn't time. read more

I dined here yesterday and was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I walked in, the c friendly staff made me feel welcome. The menu offered a diverse range of dishes and the portion size was generous. The service was okay read more

MANAGEMENT AT THIS SIZZLER IS HORRIBLE. Service HORRIBLE. Literally watched the managers argue with a customer. Waitress needs therapy sessions as your eating your dinner. FULL OF EXCUSES! No solutions! They really need customer service training. Absolutely HORRIBLE! A star really? Absolutely NOT!!!!! read more

The restaurant had such a positive vibe that I definitely recommend it to everyone. Whether you come alone or accompanied, it's a great place to eat. The food is delicious, plus Shauna "Blondie" is an awesome waitress. She's really nice and always on top of everything. She's always there to assist. read more

Does not even deserve a 1. Everything was horrible! Broken AC made it very uncomfortable. Woman behind counter was rude and did not take our order properly. I tried to ask questions about the menu she was short with me and did not give me correct information. I would think with the discomfort of no air and fans not running would at least warrant some consideration from staff and at the very least complimentary beverages. We will never come back here! Do yourself a favor and do NOT waste your time or your money! read more

Wow.. unbelievable.. mom brought us to a place we usually come to eat at.. sizzlers on Lakewood.. after after todays mishaps we will not be coming here NEVER EVER AGAIN. IT IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.. wish we would have known before we paid and sat down., Ice cream machine broken Chicken raw or overcooked Strawberry lemonade was water with strawberries No watermelon They use to serve menudo all week long - No menudo which made mom mad The salad all looked wilted and soggy The cheese bread was cold Emmie said they have Plumbing issues Orange chicken was hard and tasted nasty Ribs were dark, burnt, and over sauced TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED CUSTOMERS.. so don't say I didn't warn ya... wish someone would have warned us.. money wasted for real. read more

Super good Customer Service very attentive . Thank you to the Cashier's Esteban and Edgar the Manager Pedro, very Polite food was excellent and the Restaurant very Clean. read more

This was my second time coming to this location and I have to say I've been disappointed both times. My biggest problem is the food from the salad bar. I usually just go with the whole buffet bc it's easier and gives me more options. Unfortunately both times I've came here the food has been cold,No flavor or watery. I have found some stuff I will eat but most of the food is just bad. I didn't give it a 1 star because I will admit the service was amazing. The employees are kind,fast and just overall nice. The place wasn't packed both the times I've been here so it is nice and quiet and easy to get around the buffet. I also like the look of the restaurant from what I've seen it's clean and I like the LED lights surrounding the roof. Overall 3/5 stars. read more

Im extremely disappointed with this location my bestfriend is disabled and this place is so small she couldn't even use the restroom cuz it's so small!like come on it's 2020 make disabled bathrooms! There are many people in wheel chairs! read more