We've dined at The Derby three times, and each visit has been an enjoyable experience. We've been seated in a different area each time, which keeps things interesting. The staff is consistently friendly, and our server Laura is always attentive, cheerful, and offers great recommendations. The prime rib is outstanding--tender, flavorful, and easily the best we've had anywhere. The restaurant is quaint and cozy. Highly recommend! read more

If you're looking for a great steak and seafood restaurant that seamlessly blends warm hospitality, delectable cuisine, lively ambiance with a vintage sophisticated decor, look no further than The Derby. We came on a Sat night to celebrate Valentine's and weren't disappointed. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive that set the tone for a great dinning experience. This was our first time here and our server went over the menu, which added another layer of enjoyment to our evening. Now let's talk about the heart and soul of The Derby, the food. The menu boasts of an array of great American steak and seafood cuisine that transported our tastebuds to various levels. Each dish we ordered was a culinary masterpiece with a perfect blend of flavors and textures that showcased management's commitment to quality and authenticity. In conclusion, The Derby is an iconic gem that goes beyond just being a restaurant but an experience. It succeeded our expectations not only by satisfying our palates but created a long lasting impression of an amazing dinning experience. We'll definitely be back!! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurant. i have been dining here since the 1970's. t The food has always been excellent and consisten. All the staff are friendl and offer quality service. I rate The Derby a 5 out of 5! read more

We went on Mother's Day. For such an upscale restaurant they have poor management. We had reservation at 4 pm and didn't get to be seated until 35 later. The place was outrages. You couldn't even walk inside and they had no place to seat to accommodate all the reservation they made. Last year they had 1,000 reservation and this year was like 1,300 according to a an employee in the restaurant. Over booking reservations. The food took an and hour and 22 minutes to get to us and that was ordering right when we ordered our drinks. Can't even count the baskets of bread the waiter kept brining. It was a disaster all the way around. Not worth the stress and the quality of the food was poor. I guess for the over booking for Mother's Day they don't pride themselves on serving quality. This day was quality of people over quality food and customer service. I did email them that day and I have yet to hear back from them. read more

This was our first visit on Easter Sunday. We went to celebrate my son's 22nd birthday. It was very busy and I am glad we made reservations. I ordered the 16 oz Prime Rib, Amazing! My wife had the Rosemary Chicken, Fantastic! My son ordered the Ribeye, Superb! My daughter ordered the Shrimp Scampi, Awesome! The staff were excellent. They know how to strike a balance between being formal and polite without being pretentious. The desserts were outstanding, the desert sampler is a great choice and we also had the apple pie al a mode- WOW!! We will definitely be returning in the future!! read more

I love places with a lot of history. This place is the epitome of historic. If you love anything horses & racing, this is your spot. Icing on the cake is the fantastic service, food, drinks & decor. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Traditional steak house style, dark wood and dark red booths, services is good and the drinks and wines are great. Close by to the Santa Anita race track. read more

Everything was great! Nostalgic, classy, old school service and great food for brunch. Definitely will go anytime I'm in Arcadia read more

Shortly after my review, The Derby reached out to apologize and invited me back to make it right. While one might expect that from a restaurant of their reputation, in my experience it's rare. Plenty of companies talk about customer service; few deliver--especially after the fact. Their concern for both my satisfaction and their reputation impressed me. I accepted the invitation. Despite it being a busy night, I was treated warmly. Jennifer, the manager, went above and beyond. When we discussed menu options, she was refreshingly candid, some dishes were still being refined, others were good to go. I chose the prime rib, which I had considered on my first visit, and the garlic mashed potatoes. To say they delivered is an understatement. The prime rib was perfectly cooked and deeply flavorful, among the best I've had. Even the au jus was on point. The potatoes were savory and well seasoned. Where my first visit fell short of expectations, this one exceeded them. I was genuinely pleased and it was obvious that mattered to Jennifer. Will I be back? Absolutely. I'm happily adjusting my review to four stars. There are still a few details that need attention (that's where the devil lives) but they are aware of them and actively working to improve. I admire that, and I admire the way they handled this. read more

For any occasion -- special or otherwise, The Derby can't be beat!!! Attentive friendly service (thank you, Aly!); excellent food, cooked and served to perfection; all in an atmosphere reminiscent of quality top-notch steak houses. Even as busy as it was today (Mother's Day), we never felt neglected, we never felt rushed. The Derby is just as popular today as it has been for decades!!! read more

My wife and I absolutely love The Derby! It's cozy, warm, and inviting -- the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a night out. She's a big fan of their martinis, and I can't get enough of the delicious food (fan of their French onion soup). The vibe is fantastic, making every visit a real treat. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a welcoming atmosphere and great drinks! read more

Went for the first time with my family the day after Christmas. Pros: ambiance, appetizer, drinks Cons: entree and service We were sat around 5pm. Upon sitting, we were greeted and given menus. After that, our waitress didn't come back for at least 10-15 minutes to allow us to give our drink order. She then dropped off our drinks and left without asking if we wanted to order appetizers. Maybe another 15 or so minutes and she came back to allow us to order appetizers. Then after appetizers, we eventually had to flag her down to order our entrees. At this point our son was getting hangry. My son enjoyed his kid menu burger, our house guest enjoyed a filet entree, but unfortunately my wife and I were disappointed in each of our prime rib entrees; the meat was rather dry and very lean for a prime rib. Eventually we flagged down staff for refills on water and drinks, then when we ordered dessert with coffee, we never were offered more coffee until we were done and the check was brought. Overall the meal for 3 adults and 1 child was upwards of $450, which is fine but the prime rib quality and more so the service didn't align with the price this place is asking. Our waitress was polite, just not attentive compared to other tables and serves we observed. read more

Laura was great and so nice. The Derby is such a great place. So classy and so professional...and of course the food (prime rib) was excellent. We celebrated my wife Amy's bday tonight. Highly recommended. Thank you Sherwin and Amy read more

All OUTSTANDING!! Cameron the Mgr has done an excellent job with his team. Chris and Dillion so polite and service A+! Food outstanding !!! Such a beautiful evening! Customer Service A++! Forgot pic of Bread pudding cause it didn't last long! lol read more

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Jonny fabulous service! delicious food! Wonderful birthday cake cerebration beautiful booth as requested

This is a great steakhouse. It has the old school classic steakhouse. The servers and service are impeccable. I've been here multiple times and have eaten in the main dining room or the bar. Both have the same menu and quality of service. They are known for their old fashioned and I can vouch for it. read more

The Derby - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

Most historical restaurant in Pasadena, wonderful place to have dinner with my friend. The food is so good, medium rare rib eye satisfying my taste. read more

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Great food and awesome service! We had a group of 14 at The Derby Steakhouse in Arcadia, and everything was fantastic. Big shoutout to Laura M, she gave great food recommendations, kept everything running smoothly, and was super patient with our loud, lively group Food was excellent, service was on point, and the whole experience was easy and enjoyable. Definitely coming back read more

Excellent service! Portion is huge! We each order an entree with soup and ends up with lots of leftovers. For thanksgiving special, you can pick either glazed ham or oven roasted turkey (with homemade cranberry sauce) as entree. It is served with traditional stuffing, candied yam, Mashed potato, and saute green bean. Other entree comes with a side of garlic mashed potato/baked potato/ wild rice pilaf. We all get a piece of garlic butter toast to start and a piece of pumpkin pie to end which are both inclusive in the set dinner. The only thing we order on top of the set dinner is the soup. The Derby has exquisite decorations for the holidays. It is Festive thru out the restaurant. Parking is either open lot or on the street. Convenient access. read more

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I've been to three steak houses thus far with the same type of atmosphere/theme and I can say the Derby was a let down. I understand restaurants get packed but it felt like our server rarely checked in on us. We didn't even know anyone had dropped our food until it came time for the check. After probably 40 minutes, they came to tell us that it was taking awhile because they were back tracked, which is fine, we understand that can happen but then to know it was actually because it was dropped was interesting. Then they also tried including the dropped food charge in the tip to make it an almost $160 dollar tip. In terms of food quality, it wasn't bad but it wasn't great. I definitely enjoyed Clearman's Steak House more. For the price you get more food and more flavor. The vibes also felt off because a lot of the people that go seem like the world revolves around them and can be so rude to the waiters. We witnessed a customer be rude to the hostess because she did not want outdoor seating even though that's what she chose on her online reservation. She then tried to use the "well I am a regular here" card. So ridiculous. Will definitely not be coming back. read more

The Derby is always a good time! They put up a lot of lovely Christmas decorations this year. If you reserve in advance, they are able to accommodate larger groups as well. Even with a smaller group, reservations are definitely recommended. The fillet mignon is my favorite because it is flavorful and finish-able. I find a lot of the steak cuts there, along with sides, are just too much food for me! Both times we have gone, our server has been great. They have been prompt and professional, but not stuffy and stiff. Tonight, they were even joking around about their least favorite soup flavors at the restaurant. I liked that I could trust he'd tell the truth on recommendations and not try to upsell. read more

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Service was excellent firing filet Mignon. Drinks are strong like I like kind of feels like old school dining read more

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The service was fantastic our waiter was the best. The food was amazing and very tasty. The atmosphere is great. I suggest The Derby!

Our group enjoyed NY eve dinner at the Derby. We were seated on schedule with our reservation (we expected a delay due to the holiday). The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The Sea Bass was tender inside and crispy outside. The NewYork steak was delicious and the Lamb was delicious too. Highly recommend the Derby! read more

Classic steak house with matching traditional decor. Food is of very very good quality and the portions are very generoue. Prices are very reasonable. Our server Claudia was very cheerful, attentive and accommodating . Everyone should come to try this historical restaurant in Arcadia. . read more

The steak was fine, like wine. The service was super attentive and the vibe was so elegant. read more

We were there to celebrate a birthday and invited our grandson. We were seated in a comfy booth, the service was prompt, and the drinks were good, but we were all disappointed in the food. Everything was just "OK" -- the crabcakes, the side of mushrooms, the steaks, the fish, the bread pudding. It was one of those times when everyone eats their food but nobody comments. Too pricey for a mediocre experience. read more

First, I want to recognize Aly F., our server who never missed a beat in making our 38th Anniversary special. She was glad to serve us and kept our drinks flowing and delicious bread served throughout our meal. We both had the 3-Course special entree that includes appetizer and dessert, which is always so special. The complimentary Baked Alaska for our Anniversary was so nice and allowed us to take our meal dessert home for later in the evening. I've never had a server so nice like Aly, and will likely ask for her to be our server for our next dining experience. read more

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Last week, a friend and I went to The Derby and grabbed seats at the bar, and it was such a great experience. The cocktails were fantastic, and the service from Josh C, the bartender, really made the night. He was incredibly friendly, took the time to chat with us about different drinks and ingredients, and created such a welcoming, fun atmosphere. We also ordered the ahi tuna tower, which was absolutely delicious. Great drinks, great food, and great service--we'll definitely be back. read more

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We decided to come here for the first time on Thanksgiving, and we're so glad we did! If you're not going to stay home for Thanksgiving, this is the place to be! The whole restaurant was packed and lively. But somehow, the service was extremely on point despite the busy day. Skyler was the one who took our reservation and seated us. She made our introduction to The Derby special, as she was very warm and welcoming. Aly was our server and was exceptionally attentive and friendly. For the meals, you can choose off the menu or order a Turkey or Ham special. Each special comes with all the normal Thanksgiving fixin's -- stuffing, potatoes, yams, green beans and pumpkin pie. It was all very delicious! The experience exceeded our expectations and we'll be back to The Derby soon to try it out on a regular day! read more

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This was our first time at the Derby. The history of this restaurant is amazing. It makes the ambiance very unique. The service was great. Unfortunately my filet mignon was a bit overcooked. Luckily it was still tender. I have asked for medium... I still enjoyed being in such a historical establishment. read more

The ambiance at The Derby Never Disappoints! Our first Thanksgiving at The Derby and it is official, it is going to be our new Thanksgiving tradition. We lost our mother last year on 12/31/23 and we spent the last 22 years going to pick her up, 80miles away, and going out to eat. She hated cooking but loved good food and dinning out. This was our first Thanksgiving in 22 years that we stayed close to home and without our mom. First words out of our mouths, when we tasted the food was, "mom would have loved The Derby", we, three grabbed our delicious cocktails and toasted to our mom's honor. From the ease of making reservations to the prompt seating when we arrived, we enjoyed every minute. The meal was both traditional and they also offered the usual prime rib and steaks. We opted for the Turkey Thanksgiving meal. It was a generous plate of succulent turkey and the best stuffing I've ever tasted. Included sweet potatoes , perfectly al dente green beans, a tangy home made cranberry sauce , mashed potatoes and decadent gravy. It was all so divine. We ordered a side of Marsala mushrooms (I almost sipped the juices from the bowl because it was THAT good). The pumpkin pie Made with love and you could taste every spice. The nightcap was The Derby's version of a spiked eggnog... oh my... I could have had three of these as my dessert...amazing. Our favorite part of our evening by far was Marta our server. She was cheerful, attentive, personable, and made us feel like we were her only table...and it was obvious she had many..yikes, the place was busy, but she made our dining experience memorable as did the rest of the staff, clearing plates, filling waters, etc. We've been to Ruth's Chris, Maestros , and others for Thangsving over the 22 years we went out wit mom. Not one came close to TheDerby. Mom, would definitely be proud we found The Derby for Thankgsgiving. read more

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Amazing! Aly, our server, was so personable and professional and explained the menu so well. We sat in a beautiful booth in front of the fireplace, the ambience was so beautiful. The food was delicious and our Bacon Wrapped filet was cooked perfectly. Everything about our experience was amazing! read more

Not only was the food amazing, but our server Bailey was sooooo attentive and friendly. We had a few questions and she was very helpful. We are definitely going to be back soon! read more

The Derby - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

Came to the derby for my birthday everything was amazing very nice experience food was fantastic service was amazing so happy

We went to The Derby to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food was amazing and the drinks were great. Everything was brought to our table in a timely manner. We did not feel rushed and had an enjoyable and relaxing evening. Shout out to our server Brandon. He was attentive, engaging and fun to have serving us. In general, I have never had a bad experience with the wait staff. But Brandon was one of the best we have had here! read more

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If you love horse racing, leather booths, heavy portions and a cavernous dining experience, this place is for you. The furniture and fixtures are nice, but the main dining room has low ceilings which gives off a lot of noise from surrounding tables. Food was served hot, pretty pleased with the French onion soup and monte cristo. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

For my birthday dinner, my wife and I dined at The Derby last Saturday. After a miserable day of betting on the ponies at Santa Anita, we were looking forward to changing our luck at The Derby. But alas things started off REALLY bad. The Gods of intimate dining were not with us, and we were shown to a cozy table in a room dominated by a very loud table of 12. We tried to go with the flow, but after 10 minutes or so of not being able to converse without yelling over the ever-escalating din, I trudged up to the front desk and asked politely for another table in a quieter room. I got a courteous "not a problem," and soon we were seated along the wall in the room with the cheery fireplace. Our luck had changed! Our server, Aly, was poised, humorous, and a pleasure to interact with. Starting out with cocktails (dirty Martini $12, Secretariat Manhattan $16), we checked out the menu, and suddenly realized that, after a full day of Santa Anita food, neither of us were in the mood for the Prime beef and other assorted viands that make The Derby famous. So we faced a daunting task: How to piece together a non-meat dinner at a famous steakhouse. But I'm happy to say that The Derby's menu was deep enough that we were able to craft a perfectly delicious repast: Green Goddess Salad ($16), Crispy Brussel Sprouts ($16), Fried Derby Calamari ($16), Pepper Crusted Tuna Salad ($28) , and the killer Jumbo Grilled Asparagus ($14). Halfway through our second cocktails, Aly brought out The Derby's complimentary birthday Baked Alaska...and reluctant to let the fun end, we had another round of cocktails and shared some German Chocolate Cake ($12). 5 Stars. read more

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Going to Tbe Derby has always been very special around the holidays!! Decorations are so delightful and we love tbe specialty bar menu options . Feel the racetrack history. I love that vibe. . read more

The Derby - Cousins Christmas!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

We had our class reunion here, the service was awesome. The food was just as good. The ambience was amazing and fit just perfectly for our reunion! read more