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    The Derby

    4.4 (2.7k reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    THE DERBY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bacon Wrapped Dates
    Jeffry C.

    Love love love this place . So much history ..... Let's start off with the vibe of the place was incredible ... it's a blast in the past but with a modern twist. The staff was great and so was Davey , A+ service , super hospitable and always attentive and making sure we were doing good. The food was great. The apps and the entrees were sooo good , honestly nothing bad to say about the place. All the drinks we ordered were amazing ... just a little though The manhattans and old fashions can be better presented ... Besides that everything was amazing

    Menu 2/14/26
    Annie T.

    I've driven by The Derby countless times and finally decided to give it a try on Valentine's Day for brunch/lunch. The service was great, you're give a cheesy garlic bread to start - pretty tasty. Since we made it for their brunch menu, we decided to give it a try and ordered: Crab cake Benedict 7/10 Steak and eggs 7/10 Fried calamari 6/10 Overall the food was good but didn't sweep me off my feet. The food did take awhile to arrive after hr appetizer was given. I am still interested to return and try their dinner menu.

    Karen F.

    Went for late lunch the last day of Dine LA and the place was packed! The ambiance was def cool, but food service was a bit slow. Do not come here if you're hangry or if you're looking to pop in and pop out quickly. That said, we were there to enjoy a leisurely lunch and that's what we got. The dine LA menu was a little bit of something for everyone and I enjoyed the fancier cobb salad. Dine LA also included a starter and I opted for the soup of the day, which was New England clam chowder; creamy but not overly cream tasting with plenty of clams. Someone else in the party ordered the Brussels sprouts and they were delightful, as was the very cheesy French onion soup. We also decided to order a baked Alaska, because why not? It was good, but I was hoping for the kind with cake. This was just vanilla ice cream and meringue. That said, the group enjoyed it. Drinks were great and the service was very friendly. Ooh, and the bread is soooooo good.

    Lilian T.

    Great ambience to come with friends, family, or on a date. During Christmas they decorate the place to be really homey and festive. One of my favorite things about the restaurant is the complimentary cheese bread they provide food is comparable to other places but overall pretty good spot to come try. Corkage fee is $20 if you choose to bring your own wine. There's also complimentary valet!

    The Mike Smith
    Kurt T.

    Service here is always great, and I have tried so many things at this point that I can confidently say everything has been excellent. The interior has that classic steakhouse feel with the red seating, which I really like. My favorite place to sit is the George Woolf room, especially the booth by the bar. I have had a bunch of appetizers, and the standouts I always recommend are the French onion soup, bone marrow, and beef tartare. The drinks are amazing no matter what you order. I have tried various steaks, including the Mike Smith and the ribeye, and they are both very good, but I always come back to the prime rib. It is my favorite every time. The creamed corn and any of their potato sides complement the steak perfectly. Of course, you have to order some wine as well. I have tried all the desserts and honestly cannot choose a favorite. I always end the night with the Derby cappuccino. As much as I try, they never tell me what is in it since the recipe is a secret. It is the perfect way to finish a meal and a big reason I keep coming back.

    NY Prime Steak (Half of 16 oz)
    Mody M.

    No question on ambiance, definitely classy. Lovely romantic setting and nostalgia of golden years. Also super on service. You could ask anyone a question or help, great teamwork. Now, for the expense I pay for, I expect excellence or close to it. I'm forgiving. I prefer my stacks or rack of lamb scorched under coal or wood fired but rare to medium rare. It felt like the were oven fired or pan grilled. Taste is great for the NY and good for the lamb rack. I'm a light eater, so I barely ate a third of my meal.

    Warm Whiskey Bread Pudding
    Nikki M.

    We had reservations during the most busiest time of year .....Christmas Eve .... Our reservation was at 8:15 upon arrival it seemed that the restaurant had overbooked .... However that wasn't the case , though they were packed , the organized and accommodating staff did an amazing job situating all the reservations. It truly felt like a popular place to dine and we were really excited! The restaurant will eventually go through renovation which will essentially house more room and dinners but I'm glad we got to see the vintage classical themes before that takes place. The Christmas menu dinner was amazing ! Food on one side drinks in the other .... Not too overwhelming and not too underwhelming. The prices were decent and note on the menu they also celebrate New Years at The Derby.... Reservations highly recommended. We sat out in the patio area on a rainy cold night but its heated and very nicely decorated felt like a banquet hall but no matter we were there for the food ! The food was amazing , loved all the dishes ordered .... flavors , spices were right on . Highly recommended the side dish of mushrooms with bourbon and the crème of corn to complement your meal. The desserts were very decadent and delicious. Great ambiance and great food !

    Drinks
    Mariana G.

    A nice steak dinner is a great way to start the year, so after a bit of Yelp research, I landed on The Derby! This is a beautiful restaurant, with red leather seats catching my eye immediately. Through the dim lighting, the leftover Christmas decorations were a comforting detail. The drinks were delicious and strong (well, some of them). The Zenyatta and Man O' War were great! However, the Iceman was incredibly difficult to drink. I had to leave half of it behind lol! The filet mignon and sides that followed satisfied my steak craving, although I didn't think the filet mignon was the best I've had. I wish it had been a bit warmer on arrival. Ironic, considering it was flamed in front of me for a few seconds. The server was very kind. I didn't feel rushed, and he had a very welcoming attitude.

    Sign out front
    TJ Q.

    Well well well. It's not everyday you get to visit a 103 institution! We just got finished helping put roses on the floats and we're looking for a great spot. Little did we know it was opening day at the racetrack so the place was packed. If you're looking for an authentic steakhouse this is your spot. We ordered the Chateaubriand for 2 which was soooooo good. It was also a great experience to see it flambee table side. Really can't explain to you how tender and delicious the center cut filet was. Such a good meal to split. We got the the garlic green beans and the potato's Romanoff (which were delicious twice bake potato's. Daughter ended up getting the crab cakes and the 3 cheese Mac and cheese. Both were on point. My son got the burger which looked amazing. Don't forget to grab the Iceman martini named after one of the founders and my wife absolutely loved the Zenyatta (cosmo) Overall this was a great spot with an amazing meal. Only downside is the outside heaters were producing a high pitched sound which made it difficult to enjoy the meal once they turned them back on.

    Warm Whiskey Bread Pudding
    Laura L.

    This spot has been here for years, and my family and I finally got around to trying it. I gotta say, there's a reason why they're still around. Food was delicious! All the various meat cuts I tried from my family's plates were delicious. I'd go for George Woolf's Prime Rib 12 oz - it was melt in your mouth good and well seasoned. As for the sides, the creamed spinach was just okay - maybe will try one of the potatoes next time. For dessert, I got the bread pudding as recommended by the waiter. It was good, but I liked the crème brûlée more! Definitely recommend making reservations as the place gets packed. And if you go around December, they have cute Christmas lights up! Perfect for a date night. Great service! The waiters were very attentive to our table even as we were tucked away in the back. They also checked in on us the perfect amount of times to make sure we were good. Complimentary parking on site.

    Happy Hour Menu Dec 2025
    Chris R.

    Great service in the old school restaurant. I was staying at the Hampton Inn behind this restaurant. The Christmas decorations were steller and everywhere. I mean, they go all out. I had the Prime Rib which was great. My friend had the chicken which he loved. We didn't have a reservation so we were seated in the bar. I came back the next day for their Happy Hour. They had bacon wrapped dates appetizer for half price. And the drink was good.

    16oz. Prime Rib and Creamed Spinach
    Brian H.

    Visiting from Colorado and looked forward to The Derby for weeks before our trip and they DELIVERED big time. Excellent experience

    Thanksgiving dinner
    Estela V.

    I was looking for thanksgiving dinner and came across this restaurant. I made reservations via the open table app which was super convenient. The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking which I thought was a plus! Our appetizers consisted of the calamari, Cesar salad and the complimentary bread! The bread is addicting and has the perfect texture. The salad was simple but, delicious and the croutons were fresh. I'd come back for just the salad and bread - it's that good! For dinner, I chose the bacon wrapped filet mignon which was paired with mashed potatoes and green beans. My steak was amazing and cooked perfectly. Sides were also delicious, I ordered a mac n cheese on the side and it was good. I was absolutely satisfied with my experience here tonight. It was extremely busy and the service was excellent. I highly recommend dining here for a great meal.

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    Are there any gluten free options on the menu? I don't eat beef or pork but I do eat chicken. Thanks

    They do have seafood that's likely gluten free. They made the rosemary chicken without bread crumbs for me once, but denied my request another time. Guess it depends on who the chef is the night you're there.

    Will you open 12/24/2025?

    It appears they will be open! Make a reservation on open table! I just saw they have availability!

    Are thy done with the renovations?

    They have not even started.

    Do they still have the baked alaska?

    yes!! it's on the house for birthdays

    What's the dress code? Or what is the attire?

    Business casual. Just bring a Sport or casual jaques. The atmosphere of this place invites you to do so.

    Does The Derby work with any food delivery platform? And/Or do they offer take out menus?

    They did during Covid, but no longer appear to do so.

    Do you still offer DineLA? I thought it ended on July 26. But I still see the menu on your website.

    They have a 3 course prix fixe dinner for $65 which is outstanding. Served Tuesday through Sunday staring at 4PM. An excellent deal.

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    Yes they do accept Apple Pay

    Happy hour times? Any food specials then too?

    Happy hour is 3-6pm on Thursday and Friday, 4-6pm all other days. We are closed on Mondays. Happy hour food and drinks specials are available in our bar, lounge and patios only.

    What's the dress code?

    Nice casual. Shorts and baseball caps would be out of place but jeans and t-shirt ok.

    Is prime rib on the lunch menu, or is it just served during dinner?

    Since they open at 4 on weekends yes you can get the Prime rib but as fall as know it's available all the time . Great delicious food here . So no matter what you order you'll definitely be satisfied and please with their delicious fd and service

    Is the 3 course meal available year round?

    Tes! But not on Thanksgiving or Christmas

    Does this restaurant ask for vaccine proof?

    No, we are not currently required to ask for vaccine documentation.

    When do they usually have the prime rib for that 3 course?

    It's during DineLa Restaurant week, which is going on now until Oct 15th.

    Do they still have the $55 per person menu?

    Yes.

    Is there a Corkage fee? And how much?

    I believe it was $20 when we were there on 4-17-21.

    Do you do take out Thanksgiving family dinners tomorrow?

    Our first time here. Can't wait to check them out.

    Hi there I was just curious is there spacing between table ? Like one table will be empty and so forth?

    Last time we were there (a couple weeks ago), they only had patio dining and the tables were spaced apart, but no empties in between. The patio is covered.

    What's the corkage fee?

    $20 per 750mL bottle

    Just confirming, there is a price fixe menu? Trying to accommodate for what's the best option, price wise.

    There was a prefix menu for the holidays. Not sure about when the holidays are over. We're not dessert people, so we didn't get the prefix option

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    Boston Lobster - fried noodle with seafood

    Boston Lobster

    (1.9k reviews)

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    I had a family lunch today at Boston Lobster with my mom, my brother, sister-in-law, and my niece…read more I've been there many times before--it's one of the places I go to often. The last time I visited was on Saturday, January 10th, when I had lunch with my best friend. It was delicious and it was just as amazing today. Today, we ordered a medium lobster, shrimp, and beef with broccoli, and everything was absolutely delicious. Also, every time I go there, the staff is always very friendly, which I really appreciate. Our waiter today was especially kind and attentive, which made the experience even better.

    After visiting a friend of my husband, we saw a restaurant called BOSTON LOBSTER , it's sounded…read moregood so I told my family to give the place a try before driving home to San Diego. The Restaurant has plenty of space, but I chose to be seated near the entrance, since that's where I saw most of the staff standing, that way when I need something it's easy to reach out for them. The Menu was handed to us and I saw a lot of things on their Menu in a package deal, like a family style order. I didn't order that 'coz I am not familiar with some of the things on the menu so we just chose ala cart. I ordered a few things that I knew my Husband and Son would enjoy. * 5.75 pounds of LOBSTER with GARLIC PASTA. *CRAB with TAMARIND SAUCE *PORK CHOP SALT & PEPPER * YANG CHOW FRIED RICE I wanted to order more, but I was impressed with how HONEST our server was, he said "I think you should see first when the food comes out 'coz your Lobster alone is already big. I'm glad I listened to his advice 'coz at the end of our dinner we still had plenty left 'coz the servings were big, especially the Lobster with Garlic noodles. The 5.75 pounds of LOBSTER with Garlic Pasta was Huge when they delivered it to our table, the shells were already pre cracked, so it was easy to get the Lobster Meats. Omg! having the Garlic noodles with this dish is delicious! But surprisingly this time , I loved the CRAB more than the Lobster , but both were really really good, but the reason that I liked the Crab more is because the seasoning or Flavor of the sauce that I chose for our crab is so delicious!!!! The Crab was meaty and it has a good Tanginess with a light sweetness and a light spiciness to it. While my Husband and Son were enjoying the Lobster, I was devouring the Crab ;) The Fried rice and Pork was good too, but it's just the same taste as we always get on the other restaurants. The food here were delicious, the crab was totaly devoured by me and there was plenty of the Lobster left. It was DELICIOUS, but it was a Big Portion with all that Chunky Lobster Meats and Garlic noodles, my husband and son said that it was a heavy meal and made them so full :) The Foods were delicious, the portions were big, there were Plenty of Parking around, and the Service was Excellent. If ever we are in the area again, I will definitely make a stop here.

    Shrimp House - Patty Melt & fries

    Shrimp House

    (599 reviews)

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    This is the best place for seafood. The food is like wharf food. I love it. The jumbo shrimp is…read morereally jumbo. The large is large!! They have a yummy clam chowder both red and white. My husband loves their scallops I love their shrimp fried or grilled. Did I mention they have the best customer service and the place is always very clean. I will return again and again.

    This place reminds me of an old school fish and chips restaurant!…read more We decided to come here after passing by hundreds of times on our way home from somewhere. We came here around 5:30PM and the traffic to get to Shrimp House was pretty bad. Found out that you can enter from Myrtle and from Live Oak. We were on Myrtle and went onto Live Oak thinking that was the only entrance.. that was a mistake due to the backed up traffic during the time. When we got there, we were seated at a table. It was pretty crowded, full of older people. The guests were friendly and seemed to be regulars of the place. When the waitress came to us, she took our order. We ordered: Popcorn Shrimp - Loved this sooo much! Reminds me of Sizzler. Popcorn shrimp was hot, fresh, and had a crispy batter! The actual popcorn bedding added to the theme :) 9/10 Ceviche - We got the Mexican style and it was good. Not as good at Kickin Shrimp, but it was a good appetizer to start with. 7/10 Clam Chowder - This clam chowder reminds me of Sizzler's clam chowder. It was creamy and thick, and had a few bits of clams. 7/10 Grilled Seafood Sampler - The fish was nice and flaky. Very flavorful with the seasoning that they used. The shrimp was nicely grilled. We were not a fan of the bell pepper that was on the skewer that bled into the shrimp itself. The flavor was a bit intrusive considering shrimp already has a light flavor. Finally the scallops were a pass. Just grilled, nothing amazing. 7/10 overall Shrimp Scampi Linguine - Not sure what the hype was about, but this was the most forgetful dish I had here. The linguini was a bit soft/overcooked, the fettuccini sauce was thick and not too cheesy, but more creamy, if that makes sense, and the shrimp was just shrimp (possibly the grilled shrimp) and was just drowned in the fettuccini sauce and lost any natural flavors it would've had. 3/10 Chocolate Lava Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream: Out of the disappointing Shrimp Scampi Linguini, the Lava cake made up for it. We do not usually get dessert, but we were sure glad we got this. Similar to the pazooki from BJ's, but a hot choco cake instead. I can do without the whipped cream though, since I don't like it too much. 8/10 Overall, this place is a small, quaint place for seafood. The appeal is the hometown feel, friendly service, all while providing good, affordable seafood.

    Stinkin Crawfish of Monrovia - Fried Oreos and ice cream (free)

    Stinkin Crawfish of Monrovia

    (373 reviews)

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    We came here for dinner and for the amount of food we got it was worth it…read more We got potatoes, corn, shrimp, muscle, and sausage in our boil and the sauce was soooooo delicious. We also ordered mozzarella sticks, calamari, fish and chips, and fried shrimp. This fed 4 people and we had leftovers to take home! The service was one person who took our order, delivered the food, and checked us out. I would recommend this place!

    We came for a friend's birthday. The food looked delicious but when we got our food it was super…read moresalty. Not sure if it was just a fluke accident... So we ordered 2 lb shrimp garlic butter only non spicy, 3-5 lbs of the combo shrimp (head, tiger, and peeled) spicy whole shebang, French fries and chicken wings, and gumbo. I had to add rice to my gumbo because it was just too salty to eat by it itself. I get gumbo is usually salty and I love salty food. But this was extreme salty. Same with the chicken wings.. I think they tried to put their mix together to cut time when seasoning the food. But I think that's a mistake. Because just like the salt n pepper shaker that was left on the table. When you shake the content out, it was pure salt the dropped out and no pepper. Which if that's how they seasoned the shrimp, fries and chicken wings. That's probably why it came out so salty. I was a little disappointed and don't think I'll be back. Only because the price isn't cheap, it's almost the same price as Boiling Crab. We wanted to try this place since wait time was great. We got seated right away for a big party (15). Staff is helpful but they seemed overwhelmed since we kept having to ask for refill on water... again because it was soOoo salty.

    Capital Seafood - Pork chop in mandarin sauce

    Capital Seafood

    (882 reviews)

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    Me and my husband stayed over in LA for our friend's Birthday celebration. The next morning we were…read morecraving for some DIM SUM so we went on Yelp and searched for the nearest dim sum restaurant... HARGOW: 8/10 It was good and it will satisfy your craving. However, it keeps falling apart as you try to pick it up with the chopsticks... BEEF RICE NOODLE ROLL: 8/10 It tastes fresh and I enjoyed this one m dish the most. However, the sauce came in a plastic sauce container and was on the bland side. I preferred dipping it with hot mustard and soy sauce... PORK & SHRIMP SIUMAI: 7/10 I only tried half a piece and stopped. I'm not sure why but, it tasted like it was too dry and it was small as well. The filling of the shrimp and pork wasn't as juicy as it should be so I stopped eating it... TARO CAKE: 6/10 I took one bite and had to stop because it was TOO SALTY. Did someone drop a bag of salt into this dish while making it? SERVICE: 9/10 Good Service. They also speak English! They are attentive and will come around if you need more napkins And Togo boxes... AMBIANCE: Instead of carts they have trays being circulated. It's really peaceful, calm and quiet at this location. So if you're looking for a Dim Sum place that's not crowded and tastes pretty good then, this is the place for you!!! CAPITAL SEAFOOD! EVERY BITE HITS THE MOOD!!!

    So so.. not the best dim sum I've had. Rice noodle rolls don't seem to be freshly made. Seems like…read morethey use thicker premade rice noodles instead of steaming them fresh and thin. Siu mai had some chewy pieces of pork. Flavors were okay. Standard. Fried shrimp rolls were good, football was good. The flow of food coming out started to slow down and when asked about certain items the lady just said "later" lmao. It's clean, tables are pretty close to each other. Idk if I'd return but it's just alright.

    The Derby - steak - Updated May 2026

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