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    The Derby

    4.4 (2.8k reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Prime rib , potatoes Romanoff
    Danielle G.

    Still amazing 2+ years later. We come a few times a year for birthdays and our anniversary and we've always had a wonderful experience. We went this weekend for my birthday and Chad was our server- he is attentive , personable and overall made our experience memorable. We were seated at our favorite table near the fireplace overlooking the dining room and taking in the whole experience. From the quality of food to the excellent service, the Derby will always be our first choice when we want to celebrate a special occasion.

    A great birthday celebration for Matt!
    MK P.

    Wonderful little place! Food was amazing!, portions were huge! Our waiter, Quinton was very knowledgeable- and so much fun! We visited for my brother in laws birthday, and he had a great time!

    Stefany W.

    My family came here for dinner tonight and we had an amazing time. My infant niece was also there and they treated her so well which I was impressed by. Not everywhere is that baby friendly. My parents opted for the dineLA dinner menu and ordered the calamari to start which was fantastic. For their mains, they got the salmon and prime rib. They both thoroughly enjoyed their dishes. Then for dessert, they got the cheesecake and chocolate cake. Personally I liked the cheesecake more. We also ordered creamed corn to share as a group which was absolutely delicious. Probably my favorite dish tbh. My sister and I shared the bone in ribeye with a side of their daily veggies (sautéed green beans). This was fantastic. We got it medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. I also loved how they split it for us when they served it so we got our own plate. And my niece got the steak quesadillas which she seemed to enjoy as much as babies do lol. Overall this was a lovely experience and I can see why this place has been around for 100+ years.

    Menu
    Vivian A.

    COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask. All customers are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling food. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between customers. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was eating my food in this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they had several special offers at the moment. Please ask your server. They currently don't have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is decent. Lots of parking spots in the back in case the front is full. The spots are pretty wide. Ambiance: The vibes are classy, old school, and warm. It can also be kinda romantic too. I have been here a couple of times on dates. Since it's dimly lit, you and your date can squeeze in a quick smooching sesh. LOL This time though, I came alone. Solo dining FTW. Food: I ordered the Derby calamari as an appetizer. Then, for the entree, I ordered the 16 oz prime rib with a side of creamed corn. For dessert, I ordered the warm whisky bread pudding. The Derby calamari features lightly seasoned calamari rings and tentacles in a perfectly balanced blend of herbs and spices. The golden batter is crispy and light without being greasy or chewy. It was also served with a Bloody Mary cocktail sauce and classic tartar sauce. Get this classic appetizer, y'all. The 16 oz prime rib with a small side of cubed baked sweet potatoes and red and yellow peppers was cooked to medium rare perfection. The prime rib was perfectly seasoned and slow-roasted. The thing practically melted in my mouth. So heavenly! My only complaint was that my prime rib was a bit too salty for my taste. So the cubed baked sweet potatoes and red and yellow peppers did kinda off set the saltiness of the prime rib. I also had this same problem at the Blue Bayou in Disneyland. I hate it when my meat is over salted, but whatever. The creamed corn was such a great side. Definitely upgrade to this premium side if you like corn. It's so worth it. As a massive dork for corn, this was perfection in a dish. Lowkey this was the star dish for me. Not the prime rib, sadly. The dish is fricken sweet, savory, creamy, rich, and comforting. It outshined the prime rib by a mile IMHO. GET THIS DISH! The warm whisky bread pudding was surprisingly really tasty. This is a classic sweet bread pudding drenched in a rich, creamy whiskey sauce. I got this dessert because it was highly recommended by my waiter. Honestly, I can see why this moist, vanilla-based bread pudding with a generous pour of warm, sweet whiskey cream sauce was highly recommended. The whipped cream and single black berry added a nice touch to this dessert too. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, welcoming, informative, and fast. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

    Wayne Z.

    Prime Rib: compared to Lawry's in Beverly Hills, Five Crowns in New Port, or Summit House in Fullerton CA, the steak kinda falls short, but just a tad bit. Found the 16 ounces a little too much. I'd recommend everyone just to stick to the 12 ounces. Sides: Still prefer the cream corn and spinach from Lawry's, but overall still a pretty solid meal. Cocktails: Secretariat was good, but if you get a pre-mixed solution from Sprouts and get a Top Shelf Scotch like the discounted Blue Label at Costco, you can create yourself a pretty good mixer at home. Think I should have went with a Pino Grigio or something. Soups: Solid French Onion Soup, although I wished the soup based had a more potent amount of sherry or Sauvignon Blanc. Overall thoughts: very historical indeed. You walk in here and you immediately feel that old money vibe. It has that Rat Pack era feel, Frank Sinatra Playing in the background, and has that Mr. Walt Disney might hang out here aura. Be prepared to dish out 100+ per person. This place has similar vibes to the speakeasy the Cellar in Fullerton California. But I found the prime rib to lack that melt in your mouth and balance fat to lean ratio that you find at Summit House and Lawry's. Nevertheless, service was AAA, Ally was great. Hosts were all really chill. Will return for the filet mignon next time. Not quite 5 stars, but deserves a 4

    Preet P.

    The entire experience at Derby was phenomenal. The host and bartenders were exceptionally talented and made the evening both enjoyable and memorable. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was attentive throughout the night. The menu is relatively simple. The quality of their steak is top-notch. Everything we ordered was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The highlights of the evening were the tableside presentations, especially the Baked Alaska, which was both visually stunning and delicious. Watching it being prepared added a special touch to the dining experience. This is definitely a place I would reserve for special occasions. While the experience is worth it, the cost can add up quickly, especially for a party of five or six people. That said, if you're looking for excellent food, great service, and a memorable dining experience, Derby delivers on all fronts.

    Baked Alaska
    Fuyme J.

    2nd time visiting 2 weeks later! Reservation made online last minute with some wait time upon check in but understanding larger party we were with youngsters and larger parties before us waiting as well Was seated by the fireplace and giant red squishy booth along the wall in the corner Our Johnny server was very patient and kind. Connected with our party and answered everyone questions whether it related to food or not. Even met an unusual request from my mom which made her extremely happy. Checked up on us regularly and waters were consistently filled. Kids meal range 15-20 but appeared to be a good size and selection range from cheeseburger tender pasta even then one kid size steak! Food drink wise seem to taste slightly off then initial first visit? My Marsala mushroom didn't seem as fresh as it had an off water taste. The french onion soup had more cheese than onion in it that turned into a solid mass making it slightly difficult to eat. Some of the plate fixings were missing. The green beans were not trimmed properly still having some of the stringy ends that are typically inedible. Quality of drinks were ok. Though very much surprise with the baked Alaskan show. Very much a crowd pleaser for both kids and adults. Regardless would still highly recommend and return back in the future. Everyone enjoyed themselves after a long day. Value quality service very much there.

    Baked Alaska
    Donna S.

    Old-school American steakhouse serving prime rib (that's all I care about) and ofc, steak. It has a similar vibe to Tam O'Shanter, but instead of an Irish feel, it leans more equestrian. The prime rib was absolutely delicious, and I'm glad I don't have to drive far for a good one. I came on a Thursday night for a birthday with no reservations and we were seated pretty quickly. Would definitely get again: Prime rib with potatoes romanoff Brussels sprouts Would NOT get again: Baked Alaska (ice cream with meringue, flambeed with alcohol) The prime rib was perfect. Potatoes romanoff are similar to potatoes au gratin, cheesy and delicious. The brussels sprouts were perfectly crispy. I'd order all of this again. No one in our party had ever tried or heard of Baked Alaska before, so we didn't know what to expect. The birthday girl was very pregnant so I'm surprised this was served to her. We thought the alcohol would burn off but NOPE, it actually does not. The pregnant birthday girl ended up unexpectedly going into labor that night and had her baby the next day. Service was friendly and helpful with recommendations. Parking is ample and free in the lot, and valet is also available.

    Lovely bar- Andrew took such good care of us!
    A W.

    What a phenomenal time and meal. Every step was a home run. Best prime rib of my life! Absolutely perfect! French onion soup and bacon wrapped dates were wonderful! Baked potato was amazing! But best of all was our lovely server, Jessica! Professional but also funny and sweet- and when one of our party spilled her wine- I've never seen such efficiency! I wish we lived closer but definitely worth the trip up from San Diego. So nice to spend time in an honest to goodness steakhouse- complete with diamond tuck red booths!

    Golden Fried Calamari
    April V.

    Came 2 weeks ago on a Saturday with a reservation & we had an amazing dinner experience. Celebrating my birthday & left satisfied & full! We also got the dineLA option 4.5 stars - The prime rib was amazing, very tender & love that there's no blood but was moist. Mash potatoes are good, very garlicy & a little grainy 4 stars - The onion soup was good if you like a strong potent onion flavor! Very brothy & cheesy 4.2 stars - stars Discovered the soup de jour, tomato soup & it was delicious. I like it a little more than the onion soup 4.2 stars - Fried calamari was great, it was crunchy & didn't have a chewy texture. Fried but had a light weight to it 4.5 stars - loved the table side birthday dessert, forgot what it's called. It was a great way to end the dinner

    appetizers menu - STARTING GATE! Get it?
    David A.

    I feel like anytime this much money is spent on one meal, it'd better be at least 4 stars. The Derby has been in Arcadia for over 100 years, so I figured I'd give it a try at least once in my lifetime! It's a dark and dim space- must be a lighting trick. The seats and table settings were clean. Prime Steak Tartare $25 - shallots, dijon, worcestershire sauce, chives, capers, lemon and with focaccia bread. George Woolf's Prime Rib is $58 for 12 oz. ($75 for 16 oz.) and is what you expect, a slow roasted prime rib of beef with au jus and creamed horseradish. I had the Atlantic Salmon $40 - served with beurre blanc sauce, capers, and lemon. This dish is under a sub-menu titled, "Seabiscuit's favorites" - get it!? A menu with a sense of humor. Lamentably, my guest and I have both enjoyed cuts of prime rib, salmon, baked potatoes and garlic cheese bread that have tasted outstanding at other steak houses. Even Clearman's North Woods Inn felt like a better experience and more food for the value. Mandatory valet parking, so be prepared and bring a cash tip.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - The Derby

    Is the lunch menu also available on Saturday's?

    Brunch menu on the weekends.

    Do you need a reservation?

    Reservations are always recommended but not required. We do have open seating in our bar and lounge only. Please visit our website or call 626-447-2430 to make your reservation.

    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 might differ on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day okay

    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.

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    Boston Lobster - fried noodle with seafood

    Boston Lobster

    4.3(1.9k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$

    This is the place to go if you like eating seafood. They are famous for their lobster and crab…read moreitems. Been here several times with families but never review this place. Restaurant is big with plenty of tables. Great for big group. Great place for celebrating birthdays, etc. But parking could be difficult and frustrating. Other than that, they have great foods. Would definitely come back.

    Flavorful and on par with some of the best spots in Orange County!…read more When it comes to this style of Cantonese/Vietnamese cuisine, there are a lot of restaurants to choose from, but it can be surprisingly hard to find one that gets all the flavors right. Boston Lobster definitely does. I've seen a lot of reviews for Kim Tar, and personally, I thought it was just alright. Some of the dishes lacked flavor, and I'd probably give it a solid 3.5 stars. Boston Lobster, on the other hand, is a place I'd actually come back to when I'm craving this type of food. The dishes have noticeably more flavor, more depth, and that extra kick that I felt was missing at Taste of MP. What surprised me most is that Boston Lobster can hold its own against some of the better Cantonese/Vietnamese restaurants I've tried in Orange County. In fact, I'd say some of the dishes here are even better. If you're looking for bold, flavorful Cantonese/Vietnamese-style seafood and family-style dishes in the area, Boston Lobster is definitely worth trying.

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    Boston Lobster - Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms  tree painted on wall...

    Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms tree painted on wall...

    Boston Lobster - Clam with basil

    Clam with basil

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

    Stinkin Crawfish of Monrovia

    4.0(383 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    This place is my favorite for Cajun snow crabs, in extra juicy stinkin special sauce, medium spice,…read moreand hints of lime. Delicious! The corn and potatoes also go great with it. The staff is great, especially Leslie! She's friendly, helpful, and sweet! They always take care of us well and because we are repeat customers, whether it's a dine-in or to-go/doordash order, they give us two-complimentary Oreo ice cream desserts which is out of this world! Thank you for treating us well! And please keep the military discounts going! :)

    This location of Stinkin Crawfish is located in Old Town Monrovia. There are a few public lots and…read morestreet parking throughout the area. I was already in the area and when it was time for dinner I was walking around to see what looked good. I was so excited to see Stinkin Crawfish. It was weird though because I went to the restroom to wash my hands, and when I came back, they gave another group the table they gave me. I picked a different table, but I thought that was odd. After a quick glance at their menu I saw that they had Happy Hour is Monday to Friday from 4 to 6:30pm. It was a bit pass 6pm so I put in a Dozen Oysters (HH $15 | regular $33) while I looked at the rest of the menu. Ugh regret. These were SO BAD!! First off, the majority was not shucked, it was still attacked to the shell. I turned to the table next to me since I saw they had ordered oysters and I asked if theirs were shucked, and they said some were and some weren't. Oh goodness, so inconsistent. Then they also warned me that they got charged regular pricing instead of happy hour pricing. Also they didn't give me any utensils... so I had to go grab a plastic fork myself cause no staff was in sight and I had to scrap these oysters off their shells. First one not good. Second one, I drowned it in marinara sauce, still not good. Third one... SO BAD I SPLIT IT OUT... Fourth one, ALSO BAD. Okay I don't want to get sit... I'm over this... I just set it aside and covered it with one napkin to indicate I'm over it. Honestly they can see there were many untouched if they wanted to ask me how I liked them. Maybe I should have left but I made the mistake of ordering more food. I ordered a Raspberry Iced Tea ($3.75). Can't really mess that up but I want to point out that no refills were offered my whole time there. I did their Build Your Own with 1lb Shrimp ($17.75), 1lb Crawfish ($11 when added on to an order), with the Make it Awesome ($5.75) which is 1 corn, 2 potatoes, 3 sausages all in their Garlic Butter Mild. Okay... garlic... butter... can't go wrong right?? Well I'm wrong wrong wrong. I don't know HOW they managed to serve me the blandest cajun meal of my life. I am beyond baffled. I see the garlic. The color looks like butter. Definitely not mild, more like zero spice and zero seasonings. Even the limes they gave were dried out and bitter. My theory on the bland garlic was that it was prepped and frozen for so long it lost its' flavor. The seafood itself didn't taste fresh either. Bleh. It really needed a better sauce to mask the musky taste. Oh and the sausage was BURNT. Sigh. I think service tried to be nice. They did come and ask if I needed anything else. But honestly I didn't even want the food in front of me, let alone anything else. At the end they provided complimentary dessert to every guest. It was like a deep fried oreo with a scoop of ice cream on the day I went. The dessert was good. Just nothing else. Oh wait for it... when I got the check, I was also overcharged for the oysters, ringing up at $33 instead of the $1.50/oyster HH price being $15. The waitress was surprised and she even expressed how that happened to another customer (I know) previously and she had asked "him", who I assume is a manager or boss, to fix it in the system. Sigh... Apparently he didn't. The portions were fair, the pricing is fair... WHEN THEY RING YOU UP CORRECTLY. it just tastes bad. Low production quality. Maybe they are able to keep these prices by buying low quality product. Regardless I DEFINITELY won't be coming back. This meal, or rather the stuff that was edible, is not worth the calories. I rarely give 1 star reviews but I almost considered it... but no one was mean and I didn't get sick (because I spit up the bad oysters and stopped eating them). This is such a generous 2 stars review for the mess I had to deal with.

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    Blue Magpie - Juicy chicken sandwich

    Blue Magpie

    4.0(164 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$$

    This place is being slept on! Every dish we had was elevated. Yes I know it's not your traditional…read moreTaiwanese tastes but I admired what they did with each dish. Pictures you see don't do the dishes justice. My favorite was the crispy skin duck. Just the right crisp and the vegetables that came with it were flavorful and crisp too. The cold noodles with chicken were delicious. The carbonara reminded me of a Korean fusion place we went to recently. And it was made just as nice with Taiwanese inspired taste. The pumpkin leaf (?) dish was something new I never had before and I enjoyed it. Interior felt like you were being whisked away into a magical place of a long lost era. Feels like you were in scene of Great Gatsby if Great Gatsby was set in Taiwan. Staff was great. Only feedback is it was a bit weird not to be served ice water on a hot day. Otherwise hope this place gets the love it deserves! These dishes are for reals.

    I really wanted to love this place but everything was disappointing and nothing was outstanding. I…read moredid, however, enjoy the decor and the staff were awesome. Appetizers - Popcorn Chicken lacked flavor. The crisp was good but it just wasn't flavorful. - Sichuan chilli fries - aside from the general lack in the flavor the chilli oil itself was just meh. Also, top of the cheese was slightly charred (good) but there was still a layer of cold cheese in the middle. - Duck Bao - I was most excited for this - it was not good. The sauce reminded us of the walnut shrimp sauce and it just didn't go well together Mains - Pork Belly - it was tough. I don't know how thats possible but it was tough and dry. - Carbonara - the spaghetti itself was perfectly cooked but it was a tad salty - chicken soap - no notes, this was actually pretty good. I enjoyed it.

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    Blue Magpie - Beautiful bar area

    Beautiful bar area

    Blue Magpie - Red Wine Braised Oxtail Pappardelle · Tomato Sugo(紅酒番茄燉牛尾義大利寬麵)

    Red Wine Braised Oxtail Pappardelle · Tomato Sugo(紅酒番茄燉牛尾義大利寬麵)

    Blue Magpie - Dragon Whisker Salad

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    The Derby - steak - Updated September 2026

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