I made reservations for Dal Rae Restaurant for 5pm on a Wednesday night. We sat in the main dining area, which reminded me of a 50s era Chicago chop house with its decor, moody lighting, and round booths. But as soon as you walk into the room with the bar, piano, and bathrooms, the smell and vibe were giving Las Vegas Fremont Street. Quite a stark difference. Service was excellent. Dawn was our server, and she was so sweet and helpful. Our food came out in a timely manner as well, which was a huge plus. We started with the Ahi Sashimi on Toast and Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab. Honestly, I just thought that the appetizers were just OK. They were tasty but not mind-blowing. Comfort food at best. My coworker raved about the Chilean Seabass last time he was at the restaurant, so I had to try it for myself. It really was fantastic. The fish was moist and flaky, and even the grilled asparagus were cooked to perfection. Dal Rae's martinis were off the charts. I tried a few flavors including their pear martini (Dawn's favorite and mine as well), espresso martini, watermelon basil martini, and chocolate martini. read more

We were celebrating a birthday here and the Service here is welcoming and friendly . The food here was good read more

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I've been here twice for dinner for work as a vegan. They were always accommodating which is great ! I had ordered spicy vegan pasta that came with veggies and bruschetta for appetizer. The pasta was so flavorful so definitely ask for it if you have food restrictions because first, the server was trying to offer me vegetables alone lol read more

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Dal Rae is just such a gem and I'm sad I hadn't found it sooner. I came here two nights in a row because of the good service and atmosphere. Back to back such amazing food and attentive waiters, food was consistently amazing. My family has been here many times and raves about how delicious it is. Shrimp cocktail is fantastic, biggest shrimp(almost like lobster) and ceaser salad and calamari, I don't think you can order anything bad on the menu. I ordered the Chilean sebass and shared the peppered steak with my sister, WOW. Extremely tender meat. Had a bite of the fillet mignon and was blown away. I ordered the chicken on the second night, and I think I was even more blown away. Butter cake was ordered back to back nights because it is just that good, if you order any dessert get the butter cake. Too freaking good. Everything is delicious. Drinks taste great, I asked for less sugar in the cucumber martini the second night and they accommodated it so well. Overall it feels like a blast to the past while maintaining an elegant ambiance. I have been to many steakhouses and not one compares to what Dal Rae delivered. I plan to attend dal Rae for my future birthdays and more family gatherings read more

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Love Love Love the Dal Rae! The food was amazing I still think about that Chilean Sea bass I had! Perfection . We hosted our daughter's graduation party here and everyone enjoyed their meals, drinks and dessert! The ambiance was classy and relaxing and the service provided by staff was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back and don't forget to stop by the bar! The drinks were delicious! Thank you Dal Rae for providing such a great establishment where the food, drinks and service are outstanding! You gained a whole group of new customers with my party alone! Bravo read more

Dal Rae Restaurant - Chilean Seabass - Steakhouses Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

Fantastic place with great food, relaxing ambience and totally awesome music on Thursday/Friday/Saturday.

Great food, great service. This place is old school and checks all the boxes. Recommend the pepper steak and Caesar salad.

I've been to this restaurant several times and have always enjoyed sitting in the bar area -- they have adorable little half-booths that make the experience feel special. So when I was able to grab a same-day 5:30pm reservation specifically for the bar, I was excited and assumed I'd be seated at one of those cozy booths or at least a reasonable table. Instead, when I checked in, I was escorted to a table literally between the waiter station and two employees folding linens. It felt like an afterthought -- definitely not the experience you expect from an expensive restaurant where you're planning to spend good money. I politely asked the host if there was another option because the lounge area had several open tables. Instead of making any effort to help, she told me those tables were "requested" and basically said that since I made my reservation today, this bad table was all I could expect. No apology, no empathy, no customer-service mindset -- just snooty, condescending attitude. I even asked if I could be put on a waiting list for a regular table, and she dismissed that too, telling me it wouldn't be until "probably 9 PM." It was clear they weren't interested in offering any solution at all. For a restaurant of this caliber, the attitude and lack of hospitality were shocking. The experience was upsetting enough that it completely changed how I view this place, and unfortunately, I don't see myself returning anytime soon. And apparently dont make same day reservations. We all work hard for our money and don't need to be treated in this manner. read more

Great vibe, good food, little under seasoned but still decent. Great service. Enjoyed it. Would go again if I have to take someone out in that area. read more

This place is definately one I'd put on your list. Be aware that this place is reservation only otherwise you can order to go online and does valet parking only. Once you walk in you can tell this place is a cut above the rest as your transported back in time to a old fancy styled sit down restaurant with the low lighting, white table clothes and comfortable black booth and chair seatings. Service was amazing. From the front desk greeting, to the friendly wait staff, Del Rae's knows how to make you feel important. Ordered a Cuban sandwich with the steak fries and it was delicious! The quality of the ingredients is top notch. Will definately be back again. read more

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Finest service,some of or the best food in town. Our first choice when we want a great meal.

Dal Rae was a speak easy in its golden age. They still have a bar and a lounge vibe. We went there for high school reunion planning and it was fun. I also went with the family and had some nice steaks. Valet parking still, bring cash to tip! I was given a special invite but couldn't make it. Send more invites please! read more

I'm never send a lot of photos and videos in my lifetime. But this is restaurant is really awesome and nice. And Prime New York Steak is too good... you should trying it!!! And Service are actually nice and sweet. Just here for my Tata 70th birthday. Lots of money. But at least it's worth it. read more

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Food great, but old fashion but great Front hostess: 1. No eye contact. No greeting. I felt like she was doing us a favor . Please have your front of the house say hi to your customers and pretend like we matter. It was a Wednesday night. We spent $800 at your restaurant. Waitress: 4 . She was nice and efficient. GM: Lawrence. When he was told. He said he won't say anything tonight to the hostess. He did apologize. Valet: attitude. Once again. And on CAMERA, we caught him urinating on our car. We said nothing to set this off. Once again, Lawrence said it was someone else. We have a video of the entire incident. Shame on you Dal Rae. Your restaurant has ZERO class. Poor customer service. We won't be back. We can go elsewhere with our $800 for 4. Save yourselves the trip. Eat elsewhere. It's a classless place. read more

Dal Rae is a staple in SGV- something I learned as part of my visit! The restaurant itself is located in Pico Rivera and feels a little misplaced given its surroundings. Parking is valet only- something that didn't quite make sense to me either given the vast parking available- it just seems unnecessary for the lot size and the already ample parking. The service was fine but felt a little... disjointed. For the steakhouse experience, I felt that there was little coordination of wine pouring as well as knowing the available wines. We had to re-select from the wine menu because something was not available. Anywho- the food itself was good. We loved their bread options, and the couple appetizers like the salad and calamari were good. I personally enjoyed my prime rib with ample sauce and cooked to medium. read more

Dal Rae is a steakhouse in Pico Rivera. It's been there for a long time. The food is great and so is the service. My family loves steak and it's fairly close to all our houses so it's a great option for us. It's become a favorite for special occasions. The food and service is always great. We definitely have favorites now. For appetizers, we have ordered oysters, crab cake, fried calamari, stuffed mushrooms with crab, and popcorn shrimp. All of them were good. Oh and the in house made Caesar salad! That is a must order. They say one order is for two people but we've split it amongst our family. For entrees, my favorite is their Chilean sea bass with garlic mashed potatoes. However, the rest of my family love their steak. They have order prime rib, the bone in ribeye, and the filet mignon. I have also tried their swordfish but I just go back to the sea bass. My dad also likes veal so he's ordered the veal osso buco which he liked too. For desserts, we've ordered their soufflés! It's not on the menu but you can ask for them and you have to order them when you first order since they take about 30 min to make. We have also ordered their crème brûlée and New York cheesecake. We have also seen other parties order banana foster and cherries jubilee which looked and smelled delicious. read more

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Came here for a business dinner with some clients. Great spot, very nice inside, but keep it dimly lit for a perfect ambiance. Feels like I stepped into a spot Good Fellas would dine at nightly. Classic Steakhouse. The servers and staff were amazing, our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and we had some great mixed drinks and drafts. (Stella of course) I got the Bone in Ribeye, medium rare (the only cut you should order in my opinion) tender and full of flavor, marbled with fat, just the right amount. It was delicious. Comes with fried onions on top, a side of veggies and I got brown rice as my other side. I opted for a starter salad as well with Blue Cheese. They have excellent Blue Cheese, one of my favorites. I would recommend coming and splurging a bit, whether it is your diet or on your budget, it is worth the indulgence once in a while to enjoy a really nice dinner at a great historic spot. Be prepared, It is pricey though, four of us with Dinner, top shelf drinks and tip was about $450+. Not including the Valet parking, $6.00 minimum and they only have Valet. Enjoy! read more

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Came here to celebrate my friend & i's birthday. The ambiance of the restaurant is very nice and fancy. We came as a walk in but reservations are recommended - luckily we didn't have to wait. FYI parking lot is valet only - it'll be hard to find street parking nearby and it's $6 (they do take card if you don't have cash). We got the sea bass, prime rib, cream corn & various forms of potatoes as sides lol. Prime rib was delicious and flavorful - really enjoyed it. Sea bass was good but I don't know, I didn't love the flavor personally. Cream corn had high potential, but i don't know if it was just ours but it was way too salty. The flavor was good though. The mashed potatoes / baked potatoes are standard. Overall I'm glad I tried this place out & it's a great place to have a nice dinner & celebrate. read more

The food and drinks are always excellent! The service was great. On this visit, we were on the patio which was a really nice vibe with the Christmas tree and fireplace going. Highly recommend Del Rae! read more

Steak is always delicious. The atmosphere is always lively as the restaurant is pretty busy and there is usually live music. The cheesy bread is fantastic and the gold brick sundae is also very good. Sometimes the service can be a bit slow, but the food makes up for it. Definitely recommend! read more

This restaurant was recommended by my father n law. Valet parking only. Very busy place. Samantha was our server tonight she was fantastic. Cozy atmosphere. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the DineLA price fix meal. I ordered the Cesar salad, Chilean sea bass and baked potato. For desert the Pineapple upside down cake. Cheesecake was better tasting. Things I loved the bread first they bring you sourdough and breadsticks. Then they bring you garlic cheese bread which is really good. They prepared the loaded potato for you nice touch. Also the chilled forks for the salad I loved that. read more

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Another great night at Del Rae , thank you to all the staff , just so in point every single time . Cristina was our waitress last night and she was FANTASTIC, great food, delicious wine, great live music by Michael what talent . Loveedddd read more

Driving up, you think you're entering an old neighborhood restaurant, which worried me since I promised the friends I took that this place will be special. I was already apologizing when walking to the entrance door.As soon as we opened the door, we were stunned by the beautiful decor, lighting,colors, and a feel of old Hollywood where stars would eat. The menu is something rarely seen anymore since it contained old favorites such as Lobster Thermador,Oysters Rockefeller,Beef Wellington,Banana Flambé or Cherries Jubilee and all cocktails of old. Mind you that the menu changes from time to time but you must try the Chilean Seabass Alla Ben and I hate fish but this was great and no fish taste with a great sauce. The Dal Rae Famous Pepper Steak Filet Mignon (10 oz) - Bacon, onion, peppercorn mixture is also a favorite, and both should be on the menu the day you go. Very nice service and a place to impress. read more

They were able to seat 2 of us right away at 7:45pm on a Friday night. Unfortunately we were seated right next to the live music, which was very good but also very loud. We were also right near the kitchen, so it was a very busy area of the restaurant in general. Ordered the spaghetti with meatball (one giant meatball) and the mushroom rigatoni. Both were delicious! read more

Old school steak house. My first time for lunch and not as good as dinner time with respect to the ambiance. Pepper steak was pretty good but not as good as I remember it. Cesar salad and appetizers were still very good. Service was just okay but everyone seems to be understaffed nowadays. We also had a larger group of 8. Good memories there but not sure it is worth the trek anymore. Still very busy though. read more

Came here for Dine LA. I personally don't think it was too busy when we got there. We went at 8:30pm and though there were plenty of people, it seemed they were all mostly done with their meals. Still, it took a very long time for our food to come out. My soup du jour came out within. Reasonable time. I got the lobster bisque. I was not too much of a fan of it. It was just okay. A bit heavier than I expected. Our main course came out about 30 minutes later. This is a bit too ridiculous. I got the pasta with lobster. My husband had the steak. Man, that pasta was SO good. Great amount of lobster. Perfect amount of butter and lemon. I suppose they gave us free cheese bread about 20 minutes into the wait, but I waited to eat the cheese bread with my pasta, so by the time my pasta came out, the cheese bread was cold. My husband said the steak was only okay, but since I didn't try, I can't comment on it. Dessert: I forgot the names, but wouldn't recommend the chocolate mousse one if you want a light dessert. It was too strong. I got the lemon nougat. Perfectly light for me. Especially after a big meal. My husband also ordered beer. It never came. Service was good in the beginning and the end, but never came during that 20 long minute in between. Overall we were there about 1.5 hours. A bit too long in my opinion. Ambiance: they had live music. That was nice. It's a bit dark, trying to be romantic, but I felt it was missing something... more of an old school bar feel instead of romantic. Instead, I just felt sleepy. read more

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Came for our anniversary dinner and just loved the entire experience. A vast variety of wines and drinks, plenty of meal options if you're not a steak fan, excellent service and exceptional food. I got the pepper filet which was great, but we also splurged and got the waygu which was melt in your mouth incredible. Tableside Cesar is always fun to watch being made and it was delicious. The soufflé is not on the dessert menu but I'm so glad I asked for it, just heavenly. Only slight complaint is how dark it is in there. But I loved the aesthetics and old school vibes. read more

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Overall, this place is great at its food and service. Many come here for celebrations, business meetings, and fancy meals. PARKING - valet only. They now recently accent card to pay for your valet FOOD - VERY good! From what I gathered from my colleagues, there are some items that are just "good" as opposed to "superb!", but overall, their food is very delicious. The cookie and ice cream dessert they give you for your birthday is delicious and their steak is always cooked perfectly to your liking. SERVICE - This is where it's taken up a notch! They really tend to you and servers are very observant if your water jug or drinks need to be refilled. AMBIANCE - Think "old timey business". My work frequently takes clients here and comes here for business lunches/dinners/celebrations. It gives a dark, low-light, personal ambiance. The demographic is older as well, especially during the day. It's a simple, fancy American restaurant people go when they want a nicer dining experience. read more

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Always amazing service and quality entrees that do not disappoint. The wagyu sirloin and teriyaki tid bites are top of the list for my visits every time read more

I've been coming to Del Rae for over two decades, and while my last meal here was outstanding, this visit was just okay. I came for lunch, so perhaps that made a difference. Service was fine but not as attentive as I've come to expect--our empty bread basket wasn't refilled, and we were never asked if we wanted dessert. We had the seafood platter on ice, and unfortunately, the lobster and crab lacked flavor, while the oysters were just okay. The onion and tomato salad, however, was quite good. My filet was surprisingly tough--it should have cut like butter, but it didn't. And for the record, I order my steaks medium, so struggling with a steak knife wasn't a great sign. The Chilean sea bass alla Ben, which I usually love, was decent but not as exceptional as I remember. On the plus side, the cocktails were excellent. While this wasn't my best experience at Del Rae, I know they can do better and will certainly give them another try. read more

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The food was cooked perfectly and the service was impeccable. The ambience is old-fashioned, but when I was a teenager, that's what all the fine dining places look like. I think we had a high-quality meal with high-quality service that knew what they were doing. The food was perfectly cooked. read more

We went to Dal Tar for the Dine LA Prix Fix. The salads were fine, and the service was good. However, my peppercorn Filet was textured more like a sponge rather than a piece of premium meat. I was tempted to send it back, but given that it was part of the prix fix I figured I would probably get the same quality cut. I'm sure they had a tray film of the Filets waiting to be served, and had some sort of liquid underneath to keep them hydrated... I don't mind spending money for a nice meal, but this was disappointing. read more

An overall underwhelming experience. Came here with my friend for our birthday to try a new prime rib spot closer to us and had high hopes due to the great reviews. For appetizer, we got the crab cake, which was delicious! For entrees, we got the 10 oz prime rib and Chilean sea bass with creamed corn and garlic mash. The prime rib was delicious but the sea bass was underwhelming. The creamed corn was way too salty and the garlic mash came lukewarm. The ambiance was nice - dimly lit with good jazz music but it was really hard to walk to the bathroom because the tables are basically back to back. Overall, it was just alright. Altogether, it took nearly 2 hours from start to finish to order and get our food so it's definitely not a quick stop and eat restaurant. read more

Service was excellent. Danielle is very attentive, knowledgeable about pairing wines with entrees. Great ambiance. She makes the best craft cocktails and old time, classic drinks. Will be returning soon. Highly recommend read more

Dal Rae Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Pico Rivera, California

One of our most memorable experiences. Marcy is wonderful. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table in a professional and expeditious fashion, even though it was quite busy. Marcy exudes such professionalism that this restaurant should be proud of. To start your dining experience this way is truly a privilege. Our waitperson Ileen (I hope my spelling is correct), was one of the best we've ever had. She possessed knowledge, courteousness, kindness and every detail with our dining experience, no matter how minute was handled with aplomb. When asked about her recommendations, she explained some dining options in great detail, without referring to notes. I was very impressed with her knowledge of everything Dal Rae and as with our interaction with Marcy, Ileen in her area of expertise was a true superstar. Thank you, Dal Rae management, for once again allowing us the privilege of dining in your amazing and iconic restaurant and these two individuals exude the best and the heart of what you're all about. World class customer service, fantastic entrees and a heightened dining experience. By the way, the entrees of calf's liver, steamed clams, prawn cocktail and the delicious cheese bread were cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. Thank you for a most memorable dining experience and we'll be back soon. Special kudos for a job well done to Marcy and Ilene. read more

Excellent food, good service. A nice steakhouse with classic vibes. Been there a couple of times, steaks are great, really love the sea bass! read more

The Dal Rae has been in business since the 1950s. It is an iconic 5-star restaurant. Reservations are a must and can be made online, by telephone or with the Open Table app. We arrived early to enjoy a cocktail in the bar area first. Usually they have live entertainment on weekends. We ordered an appetizer, Cesar Salad for two before the main Entree. I am happy that the Tableside service has been reinstated. It had been discontinued in 2020 and 2021. The service is top notch, our server was Olivia, she made recommendations and was very attentive to details. The manager also stopped by to chat and ask if we needed anything. We ordered the Chilean Seabass with a baked potato and veggies. The second Entree was Steak and Lobster. The portions were very good and prepared perfectly. We do not live in the area, but will go out of our way to dine here. Twice a year they participate in Dine LA week and offer a prix fixe special. Bookmark this restaurant and bring your family or friends. Don't forget to tell 'em Rosemary sent ya! read more

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My wife and I came here for dinner before heading to a concert at the Orpheum Theater, and it couldn't have been a better choice. From the moment we sat down, Samantha, our server, made the entire experience absolutely over the top. She was attentive, warm, and truly made us feel taken care of. The food was outstanding -- the sea bass in particular was perfection, easily the best I've ever had. Every bite was flavorful and cooked flawlessly. Dal Rae has that perfect mix of old-school charm and top-notch dining. We'll absolutely be back -- it's a must for anyone looking for a memorable evening out. read more

Came for a work holiday lunch on Friday, it was PACKED. Unbeknownst to us, we would be waiting 45mins for our appetizer and another 45mins for the entree. Food: Teriyaki Tidbits appetizer: 9.5/10 - delicious even though it didn't really taste like teriyaki to us - was cooked perfectly and juicy pepper steak: 9.5/10 - yummy and medium rare was cooked perfectly - took away 1/2 star because my coworker asked to sub the mash potatoes with veggies but all they gave was 2 extra pieces of asparagus My other coworker was the only one who didn't get the pepper steak. She got the Chilean sea bass which she said she enjoyed. While I can't attest to the taste, it was quite a large piece and looked like it was cooked well. Service: 8/10 Slow (likely due to so many people there for lunch) but when Don could get to us she was attentive. It took 2h for a lunch when we arrived at 12noon, so we learned our lesson not to come during work lunch. Ambiance: 9/10 - holiday decor all around, had a "happy Chanukah" sign which we thought was cute - Bathrooms are clean although I heard someone say one of the soap dispensers in the ladies room was out. - sat in a booth and the seat held up well, not deflated or cracked, which is a sign that they do maintain it well Parking: 5/10 Valet only ($6). For valet, it's not expensive but there was a constant line waiting for the attendant to park cars & for leaving patrons to get their car. Definitely carpool if you can because there's no option to park your own car. read more

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I have been eating here for 47yrs or more. Old school class, dress up and bring your Dame, have finest eats in the country. Don't change the recipe on the Chef, it's an insult. Cherries jubilee is the best in the world.... read more