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    Fogo de Chão

    4.5 (6.7k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBrazilian, Steakhouses, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Yulia E.

    We're loyal customers of this restaurant for a long time. Fogo de Chao is our favorite Brazil Steakhouse ! We usually order the Full Churaco menu. It's a large selection of meat that the waiters constantly bring and cut into your plate. It's very tasty. Market table is included in Full Churasco menu too. We've visited several restaurants Fogo De Chao and the Restaurant at Pasadena location is the best on my opinion.

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    Angie C.

    Our reservation was at 2:00 PM, yet we weren't seated until 2:30 PM. What is the point of making a reservation if the restaurant isn't going to honor the reservation time? I had plans at 3:30 PM, and this unnecessary 30-minute delay significantly cut into my afternoon. A reservation should mean something, especially at a restaurant like this. If you know you cannot seat guests at their reserved time, then stop accepting reservations you cannot accommodate. Very disappointing experience. Definitely not the level of service I expected from Fogo de Chão.

    MarVy S.

    I decided to give Fogo de Chão in Pasadena a second chance, hoping my first visit was just an off day. Unfortunately, this visit was even more disappointing. ::Food:: We ordered the Indulgent Churrasco experience. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't match the price point or the ambiance. Most of the meats were chewy and on the salty side. The highlights were the butter-bathed lobster tail and the fried plantains, which were both delicious. The Market Table didn't have many options that stood out. The Brazilian cheese bread, was so dry and lacked flavor. ::Dessert:: The molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was my favorite part of the meal. It was warm, rich, and definitely worth ordering. ::Customer Service:: The service was the biggest disappointment. Based on the price point, I was hoping for attentive service, but everything we asked for took a long time. Our used plates sat on the table for a while before they were cleared, and we rarely saw our server. After our plates were removed, our utensils were taken too. We asked for forks so we could continue eating our plantains, but instead, another order of plantains was brought to the table. We ended up sitting there with two drinks, two plates of plantains, and no forks while we waited again. The most frustrating moment was when I asked for two straws. Nearly 20 minutes passed, so I asked again because I thought they had forgotten. Another server walked by and said, "Here, now you have more straws." I was confused until I noticed two straws had been placed in the corner of our small table without anyone saying anything. The comment felt unnecessary and only made an already frustrating situation more awkward. The bright spot was the management team. The female manager wearing the printed long-sleeve top checked on us several times; she was much more attentive than our server. Jonathan also stopped by to see how everything was and was friendly and professional. Their efforts were appreciated. ::M's Notes:: - Indoor seating - Parking garage and street parking

    Cheese rolls
    Grace L.

    I came here with my friend to try the happy hour specials, especially the $10 burger. It did not disappoint. Happy hour is only available in the bar area, and our bartender, Kaelan, was very friendly. He even gave us some complimentary cheese rolls to start. We both ordered the burger with the regular fries instead of the yuca fries because my friend had tried the yuca fries before and didn't like them. We ordered our burgers medium, but they came out closer to medium-well. Kaelan offered to have the kitchen remake them, but we declined and just ate them as they were. I was very happy with the value. For $10, I couldn't even get a burger and fries at most fast-food places, let alone at a restaurant like Fogo de Chão. I'll definitely be back to try the other happy hour items.

    Nick A.

    This review if about the Happy Hour. For those of you who don't know, it's always happy hour at Fogo de Chao in the bar area. No kidding. All day, every day! Also, for those of you who don't know, they have the BEST happy hour burger deal you'll find anywhere. $10 for a big burger and fries. It would easily be over $20 anywhere else, and even the fast food chains would have a hard time beating a deal like this for a similarly sized burger and fries. I've been to the Beverly Hills location, and I like this one better. It's wide open, and the bar is off to the side but still in the restaurant. It's a great, classy vibe, but not at all pretentious. Of course, I had to do the burger deal. It's called the Picanha Burger. I ordered it medium, but it was served well-done. Pretty dry. The bun had been toasted too long, too, so it was also dry and crunchy. For $10, I didn't have the heart to send it back. My experience with steak houses is they tend to be on the side of undercooking more than overcooking. I guess the chef was a little heavy-handed, or his timer was on the fritz. Still, it was OK. It's huge. I could barely finish it, and I have a big appetite. They have other food items on the HH menu. Next time, I think I'll split a burger and get an additional food item off the HH menu. I still loved the experience. I had a nice glass of HH wine for $8. Our server and bartender, Caelan was great and helped create an excellent dining experience.

    Crab Cake
    Jon N.

    We came in to experience their bar menu. It took a bit before we were acknowledged at the hostess stand, but when they did show up, it was a warm greeting. The place is really beautiful and the atmosphere is nice. The baseball game was on tv, so that was nice. Bar itself was nice but not super clean. Guy wiped it down but not well. Service was good, otherwise. Bar menu is a great value and mostly very good. Lobster and Shrimp tacos are served on a napa cabbage leaf and presentation is nice, but the filling is pretty skimpy. Empanadas were good but a chimichurri would have been WAY better than the mayo provided. Chicken Sliders are super tasty and the Short Rib Sliders were good but needed a better sauce. Maybe even ketchup. Crab Cake was very good, but a bit salty. More a Crab Bake than a Crab Cake. Still, I'd get it again. Good value and an experience I'd recommend and do again.

    Blood orange martini, Brazilian lemonade.
    Kindra F.

    One of the best experiences I've had in a while. I just love a place with a good atmosphere, great service, amazing food, and delicious drinks. This was one of those places. Sadly, I'm not from California so I can't visit as often as I'd like. Mason, Diego, and Virginia definitely made our experience! I recommend sitting at the bar if you can. The bone with the chimichurri sauce was 11/10 and we got a few drinks, but the blood orange martini, and a cherry martini Virginia made were a favorite. My only complaint is there was no toilet paper in my stall.

    Emma T.

    How disappointing. I genuinely was so excited to come here for father's day to celebrate my grandfather. I have been here sooooo many times and I have only had positive experiences. What a sh*t show for father's day. I understand it's a holiday but for a restaurant that is on the upper price range y'all need to figure out your reservation system better. People were waiting outside for a long time even though they had reservations. (i.e. 40+ minutes.) genuinely horrible. Imagine you are bringing someone here for the first time, telling them how amazing it is and then have this happen to you. well that was my reality, very mortifying. We basically had to fight our way to a table. otherwise we would've been waiting outside for a long time. I don't know what happened here genuinely. If you are gonna try this place don't go on a holiday. They overbook this place and i feel as though they aren't staffed properly to fit the volume of people that are waiting. food was so disappointing, as in the same 2 meats were rotating for the majority of the time we were there I felt like a parrot asking for specific meats to come out. and I feel as though the quality of the meat has plummeted down since the last time ive been here. Silver lining was that there was other parties around us that felt the same way so it wasn't just an isolated incident with our party. once again, this was so embarrassing on my part for the fact that I would always rave about this place to my family and we ended up with the experience that we had today. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. For an all you can eat place, we left hungry.

    Robert O.

    First things first, Verónica was great, welcoming and friendly. It was a busy night but she was very attentive which was really appreciated. This is going to be long because there is a lot to discuss. We came in for a deal which didn't include the full list of meats but it did include the market table. The items that stood out were Watermelon, feta and jalapeno. The Caprese, slices or ripe tomatoes topped with buffalo mozzarella. The cheese selection, which included a great blue cheese. The deli meats procutto, salami and mortadella.' Something about the combination of the feta, watermelon and jalapeno went so well with the flavors of the meats. Before I get into the meat selection, I brought some cheesy biscuits and chimichurri. The cheesy biscuits were incredibly addictive. I wanted a popcorn bucket full of them! The two best meats in my opinion were the spicy steak as well as the pork belly with honey lime. The spicy steak had this deep rich flavor that just exploded. The pork belly, the sweetness of the honey, a hint of lime flavor mixed with the fat was an incredible combination. There were so many others that I enjoyed. The Parmesan crust chicken, the pork chop and the prime cut that we got. Finally we got to dessert, on our table we tried the Creme brûlée, the Tres Leches and the chocolate brigadeiro. Creme Brûlée, this was perfect, sweet and creamy. The Brigaderio was mind blowing. The rich creamy incredible explosion of chocolate was blissful. Tres Leches, this really stole the show. It was by far my favorite of the three. You could be completely full and you wouldn't be able to stop from finishing this!

    Kim B.

    We came here tonight to celebrate my birthday and I definitely enjoyed the service, ambiance, and of course the FOOD It was my parent's and I's first time and it's my sister first time also at this location. We made a reservation and was sat right away. Our server was Matheus. He was good when we were sat but was not very good at checking in on us. We also had to ask and follow up on chimichurri and other things as well because it was taking awhile to get what we asked for. Other than that the other servers were AMAZING. The ones serving the meats, and getting our plates out the way was very attentive. The food was so good, the meat was flavorful and not dry at all. My parents were addicted to the pork belly with lime and honey. I loved all the meats that I got and when we ordered desserts we got the molten lava cake, tres leches, and crème brûlée cheesecake. Since it's my birthday they asked me which one I was most interested in and I said the cheesecake and the waiter came back with a happy birthday written on it, a candle, and when we paid we saw that it was a complimentary dessert which we were so grateful for. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely comeback!

    Kenny J.

    Ordered: - Complimentary Cheese Bread (5/5): Love how crispy the cheese bread is and the way the cheese blends with the bread. It's one of our favorite items from Fogo! - Crispy Yuca Fries (4/5): This surprised us because we were expecting a lot more thinner cut fries, but instead it's just 6 really big fries with a sauce pairing to go with it. The flavors were solid but we just wish there was more! - The Bone (5/5): Favorite dish of the bunch. Initially looked overcooked but once we bit into it we found out how tender and juicy it was. Only complaint is the provided chimichurri was mostly oil. - Spiced chicken sliders (3/5): This was a pretty unremarkable dish, and the chicken was dry. Overall (3.5/5): We came here early for the happy hour menu at the bar, where you find seating yourself. There wasn't a wait and it was a pretty quiet dinner. Despite it being not busy, the food came out pretty slowly and we weren't very impressed with the sliders which we had higher expectations for.

    Market salad bar
    Toffee C.

    It was my first time here at Fogo in Pasadena and I loved it! Everyone in my party had the Full Experience. The Market salad bar was packed with freshness! Our server Arleth was so friendly, attentive, and made the best recommendations on drinks and dessert. It's a great place to splurge a little while getting wonderful and friendly vibes throughout the entire meal!

    Taylor K.

    Came here to try their happy hour and it was a hit! They have an all day hour hour menu at the bar for select drinks. There is also happy hour menu for food that I believe is till 6:30 at the bar only. My friend and I came on Friday at 5:45p and was able to quickly find a bar seat. We shared the picanha burger ($10) with yuca fries (+$4) and the Brazilian empanadas ($6). It was plenty of food. I got the strawberry hibiscus caipirinha drink. It was so good!! Service was great! We got free Brazilian cheese bread too! Their happy hour menu is great and would definitely come back.

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    Had a great Experience at Fogo De Chao. Thanks to Alessandro, Emelyn, and Alan! Who were wonderful and gave us a reason to come back!

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    Where is the parking garage?

    The parking garage is to the left of the restaurant inside the mall

    Can I just come for the salad bar for lunch? What is the price?

    M-F $18 Best deal in town esp in the economy nowadays

    How much is it per person?

    $75+ they have a specials sometimes for $54 non prime meats but they never honor it.

    How much would it be for kids who are 5 year old and probably will not eat as much?

    They're free!

    Is it all you can eat?

    You can choose their AYCE for meat or ala carte as listed on their menu.

    When you order the wagyu ancho ribeye steak to share for the table (weekend), is it all you can eat (re-fills)? Also, does the ribeye include market table items?

    No, if you are just getting an entree and not the Full Experience it does not come with market table items or salad bar but can add it for a fee. Might be 18.99$ extra.

    What are lunch hours?

    11 am to 3:00 pm

    Is it kids friendly?

    Yes. For the most part. I always see kids there. And they are never unruly. Very cute and well-mannered children.

    Is it all you can eat?

    They are known for the all you can eat but they have ala cart prices. The prices for the all you can eat also varies as they often happen to have special offers and choices.

    How much for weekday lunch of full experience?

    $51.50 per person

    There is a dress code?

    No, casual is fine.

    I was wondering can I do market table & Feijoada bar only on weekends ? And how much?

    No because it's the weekend. That offer is only on the weekdays

    Do you require reservation?

    I would recommend it

    Is there a time that happy hour ends? For happy hour do we have to sit at the bar or could we sit at the tables? Do we need to make reservations for happy hour if it's just two people? How long is the wait usually? Thanks!

    No reservation needed for happy hour and you have to sit at the bar.

    How much for weekend lunch?

    There's no lunch menu on the weekend.

    Can I bring my own celebration cake to eat after dinner in the restaurant?

    I've seen people bring their own birthday cakes. Not sure if they charge a cutting fee though.

    Do I need to reserve?

    It's always a good idea to make reservations. We use Open Table through their website.

    How much per person for Saturday dinner?

    $70 per person for all you can eat in Pasadena.

    Does entire party need to order CHURRASCO experience? Can one person order entree due to nutrition restriction?

    You can order al la cart there is a separate menu

    Does this location have chicken salad? If yes, is it available all day or only during brunch/lunch/dinner?

    I have been here to Pasadena for lunch, and it was at the food bar. And yes, it's the best friggin thing on the menu. 😍🤩

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    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    4.5
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I was taken to Nick's today for lunch for the first time. I was surprised that I had never taken…read morenote of this restaurant. I was great food, service and atmosphere. I will definitely think of it again when dinning in Pasadena.

    We decided to try Nick's for lunch to celebrate my birthday. OMG!!!!…read moreWhat a great place to dine. We had a reservation so we were seated right away on the second floor, just above the bar. The music was a little on the loud side so conversation was a little strained. The food was absolutely amazing. Our server was very friendly and informative but was not quite as attentive as we would expect for an establishment like this. This was our first time here, so we had to try the Asparagus Fries. The asparagus was cooked to perfection but the batter did not have much flavor. Members of our party ordered the California Salad, a Veggie Burger, the Meatloaf and a Picante Pizza. The California Salad was smaller than expected but delicious. The Veggie Burger was excellent! The Meatloaf was the hit of the table. It was so good that my wife did not offer a taste to any of us. She was in food Heaven. The pizza was exactly as described and tasted wonderful. Since we were celebrating my birthday, our server brought me a delicious piece of double chocolate cake with a candle in it. Nice touch!! We also had one of their Warm Butter Cake's with some excellent vanilla ice cream on top. Absolutely wonderful!. This may be our new "go-to" place. Looking forward to return to savor the other items on the menu. Their drinks looked delicious as well, so we will definitely try those too.

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    Houston's Restaurant

    3.9
    (4.4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This Houstons never disappoints…read more Everytime i come, service and food are always amazing. Ribeye medium rare, house salad with thousand island and sushi//crab cakes are my usual go tos. I love that they give seasoning salt for the fries and extra thousand island without us asking for it. Crab cakes are only sold at dinner time now.

    I live near Pasadena and have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while, so I was really…read moreexcited to finally make it here. I took my mom for a nice lunch, and despite having a 3:30 reservation, the restaurant was surprisingly busy. No big deal, though--we were seated around 3:37 in a cozy booth with nice, dim lighting. I'll admit, my expectations were pretty high because I've heard so many great things about this place. So far, everything was off to a good start. The service was friendly, and every staff member we interacted with was genuinely kind and welcoming. As for the food, we started with the artichoke and spinach dip. It was good, but unfortunately, I don't think it was worth the $20+ price tag. The portion and price made it feel more like it should have been an entrée than an appetizer. Unfortunately, my salmon was served raw in the middle. I had to send it back, and by that point, I had completely lost my appetite, which was disappointing. My mom ordered the Asian chicken salad. It was perfectly fine, but neither of us felt like it was anything particularly special or memorable. Overall, I really wanted to love this place, especially given how excited I was to finally try it. The atmosphere and service were great, but unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the expectations I had going in. Maybe it was just an off day, but for the prices, I expected a little more.

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    Arroyo Chop House

    Arroyo Chop House

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$$

    Amazing experience at Arroyo Chop House! Saturday night 7:30…read morePM and I arrive with no reservation. The wonderful hostess was so kind to accommodate us. After a short wait, we seated in a comfortable booth and greeted by our server Seth. He was a real professional waiter and guided us through the menu with several recommendations. We settled on garlic and sourdough bread, a fillet, cowboy ribeye, caramelized whole-kernel corn, and scalloped potatoes. Let me just say the entire meal was amazing. I would order the everything thing again tonight if I could go back. The ribeye was seared perfectly with a nice crust and yet medium rare on the inside. Don't even think about sauce because the steak has so much flavor. Nothing is needed. When we were not too decisive about dessert, Seth recommended pineapple sorbet to close off the night and cleanse the pallet. It was the perfect choice. Highly recommend and I will return next time I'm in Pasadena.

    Almost everything I anticipated…read more This review could have been for five stars not just four. But unfortunately, the only reason it is not five stars is because the "Hosts" at the entrance who checked us in didn't really seem in the mood to Host. A Host's duty is to greet you, welcome you, and make you feel like your presence is welcomed and appreciated with a smile. It's like when any type of party is planned and the Host is excited about the guest list, who RSVP''d and who actually shows up. Sure, Arroyo Chop House has been around for over 20+ years and it's a Pasadena staple. But it was our first time here and we're not regulars. Luckily, Seth our server was WOW! Top notch service delivered from beginning to end. He was the MVP of the night. He ensured our very, very special anniversary celebration became a memorable one. The prime rib and filet mignon cooked to perfection. The garlic bread was amazing The mushrooms and mashed potatoes did not disappoint. Our chocolate soufflé, my goodness, it was the best we've ever had. The complimentary chocolate cake slice was so good! Arroyo Chop House, I understand what the fuss is all about. I planned way ahead of time and I personally selected you out of everyone else to celebrate something very special. First time and definitely not my last. You're classy, clean, simple, and quite authentic. Great location too! Oh, almost forgot, the lychee martini, superb. Till next time....... THANK YOU!

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    Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

    Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    We came here for our anniversary and it's our first visit to the restaurant. When we entered the…read morerestaurant, I love the warm, luxury and romantic vibe. The greeter and server were very welcoming. I love how cozy the table is set up. I love a very thoughtful gesture when I saw a happy anniversary card waiting at our table. The menu has a variety of choices. We ordered the filet mignon and paired with a glass of Cabernet, the cod chioppino in lobster broth and paired with a glass of Pinot Grigio. For sides, we ordered the mushroom medley and Korean roasted cauliflower. The food is so perfectly prepared. For dessert, we ordered the cookie and cream soufflé, a yummy dessert. They also gave us our anniversary desserts which are the yizu cheesecake and the fun cotton candy. We are very pleased with this wonderful dinner celebration. Thank you Alexander's steakhouse.

    Came here to celebrate my birthday, and it was such a memorable experience from start to finish!…read more When we were seated, there was already a birthday card waiting for me at the table, which was such a thoughtful surprise. They provided complimentary bread service with their butter trio and it was incredible! Each butter had its own unique flavor, and every type of bread was warm and delicious. We ordered the grilled octopus as our appetizer, and it was perfectly cooked. It was tender with a nice char and beautifully plated with chorizo. We asked for the bone marrow to come out with the bone-in ribeye, and I'm so glad we did. Spreading the rich, buttery bone marrow onto the steak made every bite even better. The bone-in ribeye was cooked perfectly with a beautiful crust while staying juicy and flavorful inside. Our server even suggested saving some of the butter to enjoy with the steak later, which ended up being a great recommendation. We also ordered the Wagyu fried rice, which was tasty with the roe. The broccolini was a great side. Can't go wrong with that. To end the night, they surprised us with sparkling grapefruit/champagne, a birthday dessert and cotton candy. This was an unforgettable dining experience. It's definitely a splurge, but absolutely worth it for a special occasion. We can't wait to come back!

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    Open-fired grill
    Open-fired grill
    Bone marrow and crostini for the bone marrow lovers.
    Bone marrow and crostini for the bone marrow lovers.
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    Thank you to CSI Wealth Management for hosting such a nice dinner event at Ruth's Chris!…read more We started with the goat cheese and artichoke dip and bread, followed by a choice of ribeye, salmon, or stuffed chicken, with mashed potatoes and broccoli on the side. Everything tasted fresh and prepared to order, so the slight wait between courses was well worth it. I had the salmon and it was absolutely delicious. I especially appreciated that it was only lightly blackened and not overly seasoned. The portions were very generous too--most people left with leftovers! We finished with classic cheesecake, which was creamy and not too sweet. Friendly service, a nice private room, and a really enjoyable dinner overall. Parking is not validated and dress code is business casual to dressy. Ladies, wear something loose so you can eat up and enjoy your meal haha!

    I knew we were going to have a great night the moment we set foot into the restaurant. We were…read moregreeted warmly by the folks at the front desk, and despite us being slightly early, we were not made to wait and were immediately led to our table. Our interactions with members of the staff was brief but meaningful. It's uncanny how they set the tone: they didn't overindulge in a conversation but it definitely was more than just transactional. It was clear that they set out to please their guests and we sure were. They made us laugh - Gary our server was witty, quick and articulate. Our favorites were the osso bucco ravioli, calamari (a little on the sweet side), cowboy cut and the porterhouse steak for two. They asked if we were celebrating anything and we said not really, since my husband's birthday was several weeks ago, Gary brought out a cheesecake specially for him! What a classy touch. I'm so glad that this restaurant seems to be thriving despite the economy, but what saddens me is how some of the guests didn't seem to appreciate the unspoken requirement of dressing up for a night out at Ruth's Chris. It was jarring to see one male guest turn up in a ratty shirt and tiny hot pink shorts. Oh well. Maybe I'm old school and believe that how we present ourselves in public reflects our self-respect or maybe these are just the times we live in. Regardless, I strongly recommend asking for Gary and Gabriel the busboy. They were attentive without hovering and clearly listened for details that we didn't think meant anything - and yet they responded by using them to make our night unforgettable. Even Matt the GM stopped by our table to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. We were stuffed with the most high quality food and treated like royalty. Our family left on a high that we are still riding.

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    Ruth's Chris Steak House
    Ruth's Chris Steak House
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    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine

    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine

    4.1
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Takes reservations

    DineLA started tonight and did we make the perfect selection to kick off the two weeks!…read more Service was 5-star! Gilberto was excellent...offering suggestions and explaining options as we were first time patrons of Malbec! So on to the food! Course 1: both the Cebiche Aji Amarillo albacore tuna and yucca chips and the Vieras Gratinadas scallop crab were beautifully presented. Tuna was packed with flavor and great texture layers. Scallop was more delicate and mild flavors. Second course: the out of this world Ojo de Bife Al Malbec rib eye ... would 100% order again and the excellent as well Pollo à la Granja. Sauces on both dishes were super star! Argentinian cuisine obviously treats us to incredible culinary herbs and spices (fresh dill on the scallops and rosemary on the chicken) Third course: dessert for days! Crepe De Durzano .. light crepes and gelato... and the too die for Pastelito de Membrillo. Fruity summary crispy tart like dessert with gelato and fresh berries! Lovely wine pairings suggested by Gilberto made it all a 5-star experience! We will be back!

    Overall, it has a great laid-back environment with an open kitchen concept where you can see the…read morechefs preparing your meal. You can see that they cook the steaks on a grill, perhaps with wood chips, because it has that woody flavor when you bite into your steak. Overall, they've prepared the steak well, so it's not too well done and cooked to perfection at medium-rare. I'm kind of at a crossroads with the skirt steak for the price. I would expect better quality meat, but I can't complain overall about the taste of the skirt steak. I would have expected it to be better prepared and tenderized; it still had a bit of chewiness. I think you have to be an expert in how to prepare skirt steak so that it's not so tough. The ribeye was thick and juicy, so I can't complain about it, with a nice, warm, woody taste. I know it seems a bit weird coming to a steakhouse to try some of the fish, but I can't complain too much about the fish. It was coated in some sauce that made it delicious with a mix of vegetables to balance out the meal. The grilled octopus was prepared to perfection, as it remained juicy and not too tough, with a great taste in how they grilled it.

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    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine
    Malbec Argentinean Cuisine

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    Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

    Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    Christophe was great! He was at the bar and then started serving and doing other things as well…read more We came in for a birthday dinner and the service was amazing! They took care of us from beginning to end. We had Lobster , Scallops, Steak , wagyu, Ribeye, Wedge Salad and drinks around the table. The food was delicious and really cooked well. Five stars all the way. Great time!!!

    I usually love Fleming's, but unfortunately, this visit with friends was a MISS. The restaurant…read morewasn't particularly busy, yet service was slow and there was a noticeable lack of attentiveness throughout the evening. We waited about 30 or so minutes just to order. We were a party of six celebrating my girlfriend's birthday, and three of our orders came out incorrectly. Several steaks were overcooked, lacked flavor, and even the steaks prepared medium rare were surprisingly tough. The lobster add ons were incorrect as well. The salads were good, the shrimp appetizer actually had flavor, and the sweet corn brûlée was good and that's about it. We couldn't even get bread flowing properly for the table. I really hate to see a place we've enjoyed visiting miss on so many levels in one evening. For the price point, I expect much better service, attention to detail, and overall food quality. There are simply too many great dining options in the area to have an experience like this. And honestly, when you leave a steakhouse thinking, "Heck, I cook better than this," something went wrong. Unfortunately, this visit just wasn't it.

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    Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
    Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
    Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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    The Derby

    The Derby

    4.4
    (2.8k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$
    104 years in business
    Happy hour specials

    My family came here for dinner tonight and we had an amazing time. My infant niece was also there…read moreand 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.

    Enjoyed bacon wrapped dates, crispy Brussels sprouts, salmon with lemon beurre blanc and mashed…read morepotatoes for lunch. It was delicious! Food was piping hot too The complimentary cheese toast was phenomenal. Server recommended a wonderful Pinot Grigio pairing too. Can't wait to return for another memorable meal!

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    The Derby
    The Derby
    The Derby
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