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    Walter's Restaurant

    3.2 (1.1k reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Tandoori Lamb Burger with Mediterranean slaw and Sweet Potato Fries.
    Andrew W.

    First time here again in several years and Walters did not disappoint! Six of us gathered for lunch here today. Staff moved tables around for us to sit together. Everyone was given silverware and bread w/butter and drink orders taken. Couple of us got breakfast. Two got salads. One got Lamb Kabob and I got Tandoori Lamb Burger with Mediterranean slaw and Sweet Potato Fries. All of the dishes came out together and everyone loved everything. My lamb burger was delicious as was the spicy slaw (a favorite of mine) The waiter continually checked if we needed anything else the whole time. Will definitely try to return again soon.

    Birthday party
    Brenda L.

    Just come here it's a great place to hang out. They have good drinks large area good selection of beer and cocktails. The service is great they were able to really accommodate our party last minute. The prices are very reasonable The birthday boy had a great time with family and friends. It's definitely a hidden gem we didn't know about we will be back .

    Lamb Burrito!
    Meagan I.

    My family has been coming to Walters for as long as I can remember! Delicious food and friendly employees. It seemed only right to end this year with some take out and relax. The LAMB BURRITO is the only thing I get when I'm here. Full of juicy pieces of lamb and lots of cheese! A nice hearty meal any time of the day. Today they were out of the AFGHAN FRIES but if you're lucky enough to get them, they are the perfect addition. The GREEN CHUTNEY is super fresh and spicy. It's such a treat to buy a bottle! Love it!

    Eastern Standard made by Austin
    Allyson L.

    Walters is my favorite bar to go to in Claremont. They have amazing drinks, especially if they're made by Austin, great ambiance, and great vibes. In the back bar they have plenty of seating whether you want to hangout by a fire place or at a table. On some nights they have live music. We always have a great time here. 10/10 recommend!!

    Green tea shot
    Dora C.

    First tine at Walter's and loving the vibe here on a Thursday evening. They have indoor and patio seating. It was a beautiful evening and so we decided to have a couple of drinks in their patio area. Staff is friendly. The place is clean and tables are well spaced out. They have nice little lounge areas with firepits. It's a nice place for a date night or a mellow night with friends. I had the green tea shot and the razberry lemondrop martini. Both drinks were good and perfect for the mood. The music playing and sitting next to a relaxing firepit. They also have a singer that cones on at 9:30. It adds a very nice touch and just what is needed after a long day in the office. I'll be back to try more.

    Marc L.

    Came here for a milestone birthday with family. Always a Funtime. The layout is a bit unorthodox. Several rooms and a long central patio. It was chilly rainy night so the spacer heaters were an absolute necessity. The food was good. The potatoes were cooked well not mushy and seasoned well. The yogurt chicken was GREAT. This was a catered private event so everything was buffet from a chafing dish so I can rate the other dishes. Service was pretty good. Plates were bussed when we were done, the staff was always availed to answer questions. Looking forward to a future visit to see what improves.

    Baguette
    Sofia E.

    La comida rica El baguette que dan al llegar está súper rico calientito Los pancake estaban bien Los omelettes también bien El servicio bien El ambiente bien

    Selfie with cocktails!
    Stephen K.

    Having walked past here a million times in the Claremont Village, my wife and I finally decided to try Walter's on Valentines Day this year. Arriving right at our reservation time, they sat us immediately not in the cool outdoor dining space, or in the vibe-y bar area, but in this hallway that was towards the back of the restaurant in the "House" area. We were the only ones sat in this space, and often when the waiters and waitresses would come out of the kitchen, they would be loudly talking - thinking there wasn't anyone sitting out there - very strange. Now that the only negative is out of the way, let's get onto the good parts. Service was quick - We both ordered a cocktail and it came right out. I had the fillet and it was exquisite. The potatos - were very fluffy and creamy. My wife had this shrimp dish that looked amazing. We'd love to come back sometime - and hopefully get the opportunity to sit on the cool looking patio!

    Beet salad
    Jennifer T.

    Great restaurant in Claremont. We came for breakfast. Service is great and fast. Food is delicious. Their Afghan fries are a must try. Parking in the street or on the side.

    Wedge salad and white sangria
    Alicia N.

    I've passed this place so many times and decided to finally check it out. I came in for an early dinner and sat in their covered patio area. It was heated and lovely for people watching as you see people walking by outside the restaurant. The service was prompt and friendly. I tried the white sangria, wedge salad, and mushroom fettuccine. Everything tasted a bit bland and lacking in oomph to me. Considering how busy the place is, I'm thinking maybe this place is for those with milder palates? I am interested in seeing if their other dishes are more flavorful and would return as their price points are more accessible than at other places. Parking can be hard at peak times such as dinner and weekends. There is a lot next door, but it does fill up quickly. Other than that, you have street parking.

    Terry B.

    Always a nice surprise. The village was packed today so I meandered to Walters to read the latest edition of the Economist. I sat at the bar and ordered my usual, chicken kabab. Stevie was the bartender and she was super professional and friendly. I learned that Martinis are her specialties. Why do I always forget about Walter's -- great service and reliability solid quality food.

    Old fashion
    sebastian m.

    I have tasted old fashioned's now in about 15 places and I have to say, the old fashioned here is top 3. I'm not a huge drinker and not bougie but I have enjoyed one at a Michelin star place in Hawaii and that one was also in my top 3. That should tell you what you need to know :)

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    Amazing! Can't wait for them to reopen, we miss going there and enjoying their delicious food.

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    Is there a DJ at Walters every Saturday night and if so what time?

    My husband, myself and a good friend of ours dined at Walter's about a month ago, at about 6 P.M. to 7 P.M, on a Saturday evening and we loved everything about the restaurant. There wasn't any D.J. during that time. The restaurant hours show that… Read more

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes, our chicken and lamb are halal

    Does Walters still serve mimosas on Sundays?

    I was there about a month ago and they were. Sat and Sun $17 UNLIMITED MIMOSAS

    Does this venue have live music on weekends?

    We have lively music throughout the restaurant but not live music yet

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    La Popular

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    4.1(1k reviews)
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    My favorite place in the village as a local. I love their taco Tuesday it's pretty amazing. My…read morefavorite is the rib eye tacos, and the desert and the aqua Frescas. The tequila options are great if you drink. It is a loud spot though so if you don't like that it's not for you. My favorite server/bartender is Alex and David. I haven't tried much of the other options and when I did I wasn't a fan of the other food and that's coming from a Latina. I do love their chips and salsa and they have great cocktail options. Most bartenders are nice but some are not. I come at least once a week.

    Have come a few times before, and as a vegetarian I do think the menu options have improved since…read moreopening. Not terribly inventive Mexican given what's out there in DTLA or even OC but kudos for attempts at menu expansion! I do think the guacamole is really good, the mezcal offerings are awesome, the decor is upscale and Happy Hour pricing is worthwhile. I find this restaurant very loud however. Because of that, I booked outside seating on OpenTable for Cinco de Mayo for drinks at 6:30 for 4 of us. We arrived at 6:25. We were notified that they were running behind, but still were not seated at 7... we were told there was no outdoor seatings coming up in the near future but they could honor our reservation shortly at an indoor table... but unfortunately it was club-decibel live music for the holiday so we went elsewhere. I do feel that managing holiday crowds and reservations is a reasonable expectation for a restaurant of this caliber/ price point. Recommend as a local option only but with a few caveats, not my top choice.

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    Union On Yale

    Union On Yale

    3.8(1.3k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$
    Curbside pickup during COVID-19
    9 years in business

    Went to this cute little place today in Claremont because we were specifically looking for a…read morewoodfired pizza. They've got indoor and outdoor seating and they seemed a touch understaffed for being a beautiful day. It was also a Tuesday lunchtime so maybe they weren't expecting it to be as busy as it was. We were able to prove the menu before we got seated. And our super friendly server came out and we were able to order right away. They've got a lunch special. That is a small personal pizza with a salad and we each got that. Salads came out first and I had the arugula salad, which was absolutely phenomenal. 10 of 10 would eat this every single day. The arugula was peppery and it was well dressed in a lemon vinaigrette type sauce. I am a fan of just plain lemon on mine, but this was delicious. My husband got a union salad, which is their specialty I guess. It's got colored carrots and some beets and some shallots. I thought the dressing was bland and it certainly needed salt and pepper. We asked for both and didn't get either. Our pieces came out and they were nice and woodfired. I feel like they could've been done just a little bit longer maybe a minute or two. The sauce was a lovely fresh type crushed tomato sauce. The cheese was nice and gooey and did not feel or taste like a package of processed cheese. Pepperonis were greasy, but in a real meat kind of way. I had to dab mine, but my husband just went to town on his. The pickled peppers is a pickled jalapeño. Big chunks of them. They certainly didn't skimp on any of the toppings. They were a little sweet and a little hot. Some of the big chunks were a little too sweet for my liking but overall, it was a nice flavor mix Also from a size standpoint, I thought the salad and pizza were very adequate for lunch at around $20 price point I asked for salt and pepper again as well as a side of ranch. This time we did get the salt and pepper as well as cheese and crushed red pepper. But we didn't get the ranch until we were leaving. The server did apologize and said he thought someone else was bringing it out but I pretty much deducted a star because we asked for a couple different things that never came. Overall, the service was super friendly, the ambience was nice for an outdoor lunch thought. I thought the menu looked delicious and there were several things I would like to come back and try and I would go back again.

    We decided to try brunch on a Saturday morning. Long story short,…read more I ordered the steak and eggs breakfast. At $38ish, I expected a great meal. It was so underwhelming. 2 eggs cooked differently, one over hard, one over easy, 5-6 potato pieces and the steak was thin, overcooked, and appeared to be a cheap cut of meat. A New York cut would have been great. Wife mentioned norms has better steak and eggs. Called and spoke with a manager Stephanie, not looking for anything, but to express disappointment in the meal for the high price. She offered to mail a gift card for us and invited us back. Took all of my information and never received it. Thanks anyway. Don't think we'll be back.

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    Bardot - Wild Alaskan Salmon over red quinoa, niçoise olives, mango, red onion balsamic reduction

    Bardot

    3.8(1.8k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We had a reservation for a birthday brunch on their patio, and it was truly beautiful. The photos…read moreonline don't do it justice at all. The space is fully covered, so you can enjoy being outside without the sun hitting you, perfect vibe. A few people in our group ordered sangrias and other drinks, and everything was great. But the real standout was the Peruvian ceviche such a hidden gem. Super fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of the best dishes we had. Our server was attentive and really helpful, and the food came out quickly, which we appreciated. I just wish I had taken pictures of everything because it looked as good as it tasted. Definitely coming back.

    Went to dinner at Bardot with a reservation for 6 adults and 1 child to celebrate two birthdays. We…read morewere seated and welcomed by our waiter Roger, who was absolutely amazing throughout the night. He was attentive, professional, and went above and beyond for our table. Unfortunately, there were a few disappointments during dinner. We ordered the crab cakes and were told they were unavailable. We then ordered lamb chops, which were also unavailable. Thankfully, the food we did receive was amazing and we were still enjoying our evening while waiting for birthday dessert. What completely changed the experience was when the manager, Destiny, approached our table and told us we needed to move to accommodate another party. We explained that we also had a reservation, were still eating, and were waiting on dessert. Instead of handling the situation professionally, her approach came off with an attitude and as though we were an inconvenience for not wanting to move in the middle of our meal. As a manager, professionalism and customer service matter, especially when guests are celebrating special occasions. Better reservation management could have prevented this situation entirely. Even other guests nearby seemed shocked by what was happening. Roger ended up apologizing on her behalf, even though he was not the issue. He truly did his best to save the experience, while the manager never came back to apologize herself. The food and our waiter were excellent, but the management experience was extremely disappointing and unprofessional.

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    Hotel Casa 425 Lounge And Bar

    Hotel Casa 425 Lounge And Bar

    3.6(207 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I've been here a couple times and it's always been a good experience. It's great to come with…read morefriends for happy hour or if you stay at the hotel and you want to have a few drinks and not drive, it's a great place to go...the drinks are pretty good and their appetizers are good. This last time I went, we ordered a dessert and it was pretty good! Our waiter was really nice and it's more of a lax environment so didn't really need the waiter too much but he was there very attentive! Good experience overall!

    I just gave the Hotel 5 stars but the bar almost ruined the whole experience…read more. Got a room for NYE, went out to dinner and stopped at bar at 7pm to get a dessert we read about on the elevator earlier. Bar had two table tops and 2 people at bar besides us for a total of 12 people. When we sat down the woman bartender was directly infront of us. She didn't acknowledge us and I'd noted us for at-least 10 minutes while never being more than 5 feet away from us, her bar back never acknowledged us either. Easily could have ruined the night, but since we spent so much for hotel and it was NYE we just decided to leave, not letting whatever problems they were having become our problems. I have read all the reviews for the bar and the have an incredible amount of negatives which is surprising because the hotel aspect of it was amazing. We will definitely stay at hotel again and being that there are 30 restaurants within a block we will never need to experience the bar again. I don't like to leave bad reviews and maybe she was going through something in her life that was horrible but she did have other employees that could have taken up the slack and they customers inside lounge were families with 5 of which were children so it's mot as if they were overwhelmed making mixed drinks. Don't let the Lounge and Bar take away from the actual Hotel though, that part was incredible.

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    Hotel Casa 425 Lounge And Bar
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    5.0(40 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    I love love LOVE Evolve Distilling! I think this is my favorite place to have drinks because it…read morechecks all the boxes for me: delicious craft drinks, nice but relaxed ambiance, and great service. This was formerly Citrus Grove before it was taken over by the current owners. I enjoyed Citrus Grove just as much, and I am happy that Evolve doesn't make me miss it. My favorite drinks are their take on the White Russian and their White Hokkaido. The White Russian is special because they add pistachio, and it's just fantastic! The White Hokkaido is the matcha version, so instead of the coffee liquor, they use matcha, and it's delightful! They often have live jazz, which makes the place fun, though often on jazz nights, they require advance reservations or ticket purchase. Other nights are more quiet and perfect for a relaxed outing. They don't have any food, but there are often food vendors at the brewery across the way, and you can bring your own. I also enjoy that I can bring my dog with me, since I often visit after drinks at the brewery or the ciderie next door (both of which are dog-friendly).

    Beverages: 5/5. Over the course of 4 hours, with copious amounts of water, I sampled the Tequila…read moreMockingbird, the Sparkling Hugo, and the Blackberry Whiskey Sour. All were solid, but I think I have to give it to the Hugo. Direct, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for a warm sunny day. Service: Uncle Phil and the young male bartender Saturday night shift (sorry bro, forgot your name) are hella Dope. Met the owners too. All around good vibes. Ambiance: 5/5. Epic. Probably the only time in my life where I sat down at a bar and chatted with really cool peeps for hours. Say less. Looking forward to returning for the live Jazz.

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    Piano Piano - Tartar

    Piano Piano

    3.8(589 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Super fun place! Very entertaining, loud but a good vibe overall. Located in the city of Claremont,…read morePiano Piano is a dueling piano bar located right next to the Double Tree Hotel. There's plenty of parking so I don't think it would be a struggle no matter time of night. The place itself is your average Joe bar. Plenty of seating both tables and booths. They are 21+ up only! They also are reservation priority! Service was great! Our server Jared was very attentive to our party. Constantly checking on us, making sure we had everything we needed. He made sure our glasses weren't empty. He did a great job. Entertainment was awesome! The piano players are super talented, funny and lively. They had great stage presence! I really enjoyed it! Food was average bar food, but let's be real, they're not known for their food. We had the cheddar bacon curly fries and they're the type of food you want once you start drinking alcohol. So really, this place is doing its job. The food wasn't top tier but it definitely caters to crowds need. If you love a loud environment, good music, and dancing this is the place for you. Be prepared for some dark humor. But be prepared to have fun. They honor all different types of celebrations. I would definitely say check this place out and give it a shot! Tons of fun!

    This place is so much fun--definitely a "the more, the merrier" kind of spot! I honestly wish…read morethey'd expand and bring a location to Orange County or even LA County... Anaheim or Fullerton would be amazing. We drove in from Orange County and ate beforehand since we weren't sure how the food situation worked with our 9:30 reservation. Turns out, they actually do have a solid food menu, but no regrets--this place is all about the experience. When we walked in, the energy was already through the roof. People were vibing, singing along, and just in great moods all around. The setup is awesome--kind of like a neon-lit bar with two pianos facing each other center stage and a drummer in the middle. And let me just say, that drummer was an absolute beast. While the pianists rotated in and out, he held it down the entire time without missing a beat. Service did take a little while to get started--we waited about 15-20 minutes before anyone came by--but once they did, everything picked up and stayed consistent. The staff kept checking in and made sure we were taken care of. One thing that really stood out to me (especially coming from a hospitality background) was how they handled a situation where someone in the front row got sick. It could've easily ruined the vibe, but the staff jumped in immediately, cleaned everything thoroughly, replaced the table, and sanitized the area quickly and professionally. Super impressive. Overall, I had such a great time and would absolutely go back. Huge shoutout to the pianists--they were incredibly entertaining--and major props again to that drummer. Now if the owner could bring this concept to Orange County... that would be next level!

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    Piano Piano - 9/2023 fun venue; never a dull moment

    9/2023 fun venue; never a dull moment

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