Had Thanksgiving at the Derby and James was our server. What an incredible meal and James took such great care of us! They have it decorated so beautifully! read more

4/16/26 brought a friend in for a nice lunch , who just finished treatment for cancer. It was unusually slow and was seated immediately, but wasn't given water for 10 minutes. We were basically ignored and I had to call over the busboy and ask why we hadn't received something to drink, which is usually upon being seated. We were both thirsty and felt the Derby should at least provide such a basic service. Our waitress apologized and was great trying to make up for us being left without something to drink. Management provided a survey and reached out to offer a free desert, which is usually complimentary anytime I've taken my wife. I feel management at the very least should comp our next meals or 50 percent off for a long term customer. There's other steak houses locally will gladly take our business, maybe try elsewhere read more

The service was great. Our server was Bailey. She helped us pick out our main course and sides. Was beautiful night. Definitely coming back. read more

The Derby - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

The Derby celebrates 100 years of business, history and preserving traditional continental cuisine and American classics. You'll be hard pressed to find a better french onion soup... I know there are a few better out there, but they're few and far between. The service is what I would expect if I were dining out in the Sinatra era, very polite and proper, but with a cool vibe. Barbara took care of us on this visit, and she made sure we were well fed and properly hydrated. She's a veteran of this place and it shows - happy to share stories of the jockeys or the restaurant's history. My ribeye was cooked perfectly, and I love the way the servers mash the inside of your baked potato for you. They even let you lick the forks if you're into that sort of thing. Lol The barrel aged old fashioned made with four roses bourbon was the perfect palate cleanser. Our tableside baked alaska was classic Americana - flambé and all. This dinner is an experience in nostalgia and cuisine. If you call yourself a foodie and love to be treated well... This is a must in your rotation. read more

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Last night went to Deby for dinner with my parents to enjoy the DineLA. Overall, the food quality is great. Onion soup is a bit salty to the senior but I think it is fine. We all love the steaks (2x filet mignon and 2 ribeyes). It cooked perfectly as we expected. Desserts are all a bit sweet to us but they are still delicious. We had a great waiter who always checked on us frequently and gave us some of his suggestions. It was a very hot evening and we sat in the patio area, unfortunately, many tiny bugs bitten my mom's arm. The manager gave her some ice to soothe the itchy. Staffs are helpful and nice. We will return to Derby but wish to sit indoors on our next visit. read more

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Love this place. Tonight was our second visit to celebrate my friend's birthday. Everything was delicious and our waiter Ruben was phenomenal. It was extremely crowded however at 4:30 so a short wait for our reservation. Also the valet staff was friendly and speedy despite the cars backed up. Will visit again after the holidays. read more

We just celebrated our anniversary And it was a wonderful experience. James, our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and provided great service. We did the outdoor dining, however, it did not feel like we were outdoor. They made it a really nice ambience and it felt very comfortable. We had the crispy brussels sprouts as an appetizer, and they were absolutely amazing. I had the Gary Stevens, a filet mignon and it just melted in your mouth. my wife had the Chilean Seabass and she really enjoyed that as well. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. read more

Steak tastes very good. My friends and I we love our steak. Medium perfect cook. Definitely would come back next time. read more

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Excellent Food. Excellent ambiance. Excellent waiter Bobby. Highly recommend going and enjoying a night out.

This was our first dining experience at The Derby. The atmosphere was beautifully crafted by the leather tufted booths, reddish brick and dark wood surroundings. The service was excellent, detailed and highly attentive. Our main server, Laura was outstanding from drinks through three courses to dessert. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones there. Highly Recommend The Derby to all!! read more

I was able to make a last-minute reservation, which they were very accommodating. Our waitress was above and beyond perfect. We ordered the salmon which was the best I have ever had, and the surprise of a flaming baked Alaska for my birthday was above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend this restaurant for any in all occasions. read more

We came for DineLa dinner. Would definitely come back for a nice dinner! Service was really good. Our waiter was really fun and attentive. Parking has complimentary valet. Tip encouraged. We tried almost everything on the dinner menu for DineLa! My recommendation would be the prime rib, Brussels sprouts, and cheesecake. My husband like the ribeye but I found it kind of lacking in flavor. The prime rib had the best taste. My favorite dessert was the cheesecake. My brother in law doesn't like cheesecake so he preferred the tuxedo mousse cake. You can't really go wrong with any of the choices. I enjoyed the atmosphere. It was really romantic for dinner. We were sat in the corner and seemed to be under a tree branches. They had hanging lights. read more

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We went to celebrate my daughter's birthday and ordered off the LA Diner 3 course dinner. I had the bacon wrapped filet ( 8oz ) with calamari and shrimp scampi. I like my steak med rare but this steak was still breathing. Very rare so you could hardly cut through it. The calamari looked like fried zucchini. What's weird is my wife's dinner had calamari and was normal. I don't know what I ate. The dessert was " cheesecake ". However, it was some kind of blob that appeared to be cut out of a sheet pan. It tasted nothing like cheesecake. I'm not sure what it actually was . Oh the drinks, Long Island Ice Tea. They must be using bottom shelf booze because it was terrible. I'll never go back to this place. If you ever want steak and lobster go the Eddie V's in Costa Mesa. It blows The Derby away, I'm giving it a 2 star only because the waiter was great. read more

We had a 7 p.m. reservation at The Derby to celebrate my wife's birthday. Barb was introduced as our server, assisted by Jameson. However, Barb never helped us -- not once. Jameson, despite being introduced as her assistant, did everything to salvage what could have been a disaster. After we sat down, we waited over 15 minutes for Barb to take our order. When we flagged her down, she said she needed to take care of something else and never returned. Jameson stepped in, took our order, brought bread and wine, and continued to check on us. Meanwhile, Barb blatantly ignored us, walking past our table at least 20 times without acknowledging us. Barb spent the evening chatting and laughing with every other table in her section. She lit baked Alaskas, sang happy birthday to others, and made everyone else feel welcome. My wife and I were left feeling invisible on what was supposed to be a joyful celebration. Jameson, in contrast, was attentive and professional. When he brought out our steaks, he thoughtfully brought three types of steak sauce, explaining each one. It was a small gesture that demonstrated his care and attention to detail. After nearly 90 minutes of being ignored, I went to the host stand to speak with a manager. Cameron and a female manager whose name I didn't get apologized but initially didn't offer any solutions. About five minutes later, the female manager came to our table, listened to our concerns, and apologized sincerely. However, she claimed Barb and Jameson worked as a team and were both servers. This was odd, as Jameson had told us, "I'm here to support Barb -- she's the boss." The manager said she would speak with both Barb and Jameson. I insisted Jameson wasn't part of the problem -- he was the hero of the night. He saved what was shaping up to be a complete disaster. I even told Jameson in front of the manager how much we appreciated his service. When Barb finally came over -- 25 minutes after we had been waiting for her to light the baked Alaska -- she didn't ask how dinner was or if we enjoyed the evening. She simply asked, "Whose birthday is it?" This was information she should have known from the reservation or asked when we arrived. Her lack of acknowledgment for over an hour and a half was inexcusable. The food, as usual for The Derby, was quite good. The calamari and Brussels sprouts were fine, the bacon-wrapped filets were flavorful, and my cheesecake was enjoyable. My wife didn't care for her chocolate cake, but Jameson immediately offered to replace it. We declined, but his effort reflected his genuine care. While the female manager comped our wine, which saved $36, it didn't fully address the discomfort of being ignored and made to feel unwelcome. Barb's dismissive and unprofessional behavior was unacceptable. If not for Jameson, this would have been a one-star review, and we wouldn't consider returning. It's worth noting that while I had previously been to The Derby only once, my wife has been there 25-30 times over the past decade. She knows they typically do an exceptional job of caring for their customers and providing good service. Unfortunately, our experience Saturday night missed the mark entirely. If we return, we will not sit in Barb's section. I will not subject my wife to that sort of rudeness and indifference again. At this price point, service matters. It's inexcusable to ignore paying customers for an hour and a half. read more

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Excellent food, great service and love the feel everytime after the track we hit up this place and never disappointed Thank you Mikey V. read more

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We celebrate special occasions throughout the year at The Derby, and Always entertain guests at The Derby! The restaurant's exterior and interiors are breathtaking, and takes you back to a bygone era of grace and civility that are timeless, and ageless...part of a great dining experience! The Cocktails, Appetizers...oh! and the Bacon Wrapped Dates are Fabulous! From the Aged Beef, Seafood and all Antre's are the Best...Michelin Standard in our book...and the Baked Alaska as with all the Desserts are Delightful! All the Staff from the Hostesses and Hosts to the Servers and Valets are Spot On, and all perform with Fun and Professional Precision. What a Dinning Experience, Tom & Debbie Borgatta Arcadia, CA read more

Best restaurant around LA for prime rib and/or filet mignon....delicious and generous portions! Service was superb, great deserts, and excellent coffee! Don't have to drive to Beverly Hills anymore for this type of meal...a real icon! read more

The Derby is a culinary experience that starts the minute you walk through the door. The front desk host & hostess are cheerful in a very respectful way. The wait staff & support team are one you expect from a top rated steak house. This was our first and definitely not our last. We would consider a trip to Pasadena just for the opportunity to have dinner at Derby! read more

A fun, well-decorated steakhouse. Clearly a classic in the Arcadia community. The steak was a little disappointing. I ordered medium rare, but it came out as medium, leaning medium well. While the garlic mashed potatoes was amazing, the star of the show disappointed a bit. Dessert was redeeming. The warm bread pudding was soul warming with a strong whisky flavor. Great for families with an old fashion, cozy ambiance. read more

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Best Prime Rib on the planet and creamed spinach. Service is always impeccable and love the racing atmosphere. We come almost every time we come through the area. read more

This is a really nice place with great service and exellant steaks. Price range was as expected for a good meal that hit the spot. However they have courtesy valet parking and the attendant was extremely rude since I parked myself. I was there for dinner and great service. Not to be hustled by a rude valet dude. Two stars removed for that. read more

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Prime rib was delicious! Dinner service was outstanding!! We will definitely be back again.

Our first visit to The Derby was fantastic. Luciano, our waiter, was attentive and respectful, making sure we had a great dining experience. We came as a family of four and ordered the $65 three-course meal. The filet mignon, the Arcadian, and the prime rib were all cooked to perfection. The starters--Brussels sprouts, spiced meatballs, and calamari--were delicious. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was excellent, and the food exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

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A restaurant staple in the residential area and it stands the test of time. Great place for steak with great ambiance and service! The food is always great and you can expect high quality ingredients and a high quality cook on your steaks. A good way to try their food at an affordable price is via DineLA and their prix fixe menu, however, it's definitely worth it for a nice occassion or business meal. read more

Been a regular for some time. It'a the last great steakhouse East of LA until Las Vegas. Great service, historic ambience. read more

Our party was handled by no less than 9 staff, all working harder than the next, providing an excellent dinner experience, from a drink at the bar to appetizer, to entrees, wine, etc.. Everyone was friendly and the food quality exemplary. I would recommend The Derby for any occasion. read more

Food was good. The prime rib is the best around LA in my opinion. The ambiance is relatively loud and unsettled. The service was great as well. Highly recommend everyone to visit. read more

Excellent food! The sea bass was delicious. My husband love his prime rib. My cousin's filet mignon was perfect! Our son was highly pleased with his crab legs. The drinks were excellent. Our waiter was perfect! We will come again! read more

Fabulous food and service consistently. Been going for 40 years. My favorite restaurant especially the racing memorabilia adds another 5 stars.​ read more

Extremely poor customer service. They do not treat you like a customer, they view everyone as a potential upsell. They make you provide a cell phone number which is an invasion of privacy and rude just to be seated at a table. I got three unwanted marketing texts from the restaurant since my dinner there last night. It ruined the dining experience and I will not be going back. Standards have fallen. No wonder this place is being torn down soon. read more

We came here on Friday night to celebrate a birthday, and it was such a wonderful experience! The food was delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and we really enjoyed the history and charming ambiance of the space. It made for a perfect evening, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Got there on the dot for a 7:30 pm dinner reservation. Complimentary valet (tip if you have class and etiquete) we chose to self park just to get a good lay of the land as it was our first time there and sadly had no cash to tip, lesson learned. Our table wasn't quite ready which was perfect because we wanted to check out the bar area. Very nice and open! The decor wasn't too busy but still a nod to that old school charm. We had a couple of drinks and table was ready as we closed out. We both had another couple drinks off the signature menu and chose to have the pre fixe dinner. We both had the bacon wrapped filet mignon and if you ask for it medium well they butterfly it, I got mine medium both we juicy, tender and perfect size. Sides are pictured below, everything was great and the star of our night was our server Jeffrey (hope that's how he spells it) a charming gentleman who threw down a complimentary baked Alaska for my birthday! We will be back Derby ! read more

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This is my first time to dine at the Derby with 3 of my friend.. The food eas very good and my friends habr agreed to my satisfaction. our waiter Adam was very attentive and very polit. I would recommend this place to my other friends and relative. I will definitely come back with friends and relatives for another dining experience at the Detby restaurant in Arcadia, California. read more

Great food and ambience. Went for my birthday and I really enjoyed the food. We sat in front of the fireplace. read more

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Great food and service. Charming dining rooms. Great for a special occasion. We haven't had prime rib that good in a long time - tender, juicy and flavorful. Save room for their excellent desserts if you can. read more

Great classic environment. The food was delicious and well presented. Server was excellent. Definitely a place to check out. read more

We had a great experience at The Derby! We were seated at the time our reservation was requested. Our server, Chris, promptly greeted us and proceeded to offer us outstanding service! I had the prime rib which was some of the most tender I've ever had! Excellent experience! read more

I wish I could give The Derby more than five stars. They are a restaurant in a class of their own. The decor is beautiful, vintage in the best of ways and well maintained. I had two cosmos. Perfect. Then I ordered the Cesar salad. I always feel that even though this is a simple salad, most people, including restaurants, have no idea how to make it. The Derby's Cesar salad was delectable! Pan seared scallop pasta. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the spinach pesto pasta had great flavor and was not overly salty. I also want to commend the staff. They are all helpful, genuinely friendly, hard-working, and obviously love working there. The Derby is a special place with a well-earned reputation. read more

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What a great brunch!! Excellent food the best service made our Easter special A must go to for anyone who hasn't been to the Derby yet !!! read more

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I went there for Dine LA lunch. According to the manual Dine LA THREE- COURSE LUNCH MANUAL $35 PER PERSON. It turns out, the $35 only has two-couse. You have to pay $12 extra in order to be three-course. From the way that manual printed, it is very mislead customers. Please look the attachment of a picture of manual. I didn't noticed that until I got the bill. It turned out we had to pay $32 more for two people's dessert! The dessert was too big of portion. It would be great if we knew that we would just order one. I even told the waiter that we would stick on the Dine LA $35 per person manual. I wish that he would told us that the dessert is extra. The clam chowder is great. The salmon is good, the wild rice is under cooked. It is not done in the center. The mash potato is very creamy. The prime rib is very salty. The chocolate cake is big portion and top layer dark chocolate very tasty. The cheese cake is very salty. I don't know why did it not taste sweet but salty? It is very salty. I finished my lunch before 1pm and I still feel thirsty after almost 8 hours. I had drank almost 3 litter of water by now! The service is great. Waiters are very polite and attended. But the mislead manual makes me can't return. The black paper box container also not well build. The paper container for the prime rib French dip sauce has holes on the cover. The bag has the dipping sauce all over the bags and on the black boxes. I had to clean them after I got home!! read more

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