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

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I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. And for being our first time there I have to say this was one of the best experience we ever had. The staff was so welcoming very helpful with explaining the menu their specialty drinks. The atmosphere was incredible. I would be going back. read more

The Derby - Slow Roasted Prime-Prime Rib of Beef. - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The ambiance was very nice. The diners were happy, considerate, and respectful. The service was awesome and professional. The food was delicious. read more

The food at the Derby is just OK. The service is excellent. The ambience is really 1950s which we like.

Our experience was exceptional, and we were particularly impressed by the welcoming demeanor of your staff. Johnny, our server, provided outstanding service and offered an excellent recommendation for the Ribeye, which my daughter thoroughly enjoyed, noting its tenderness and quality. Her accompanying baked potato with all the trimmings was also highly appreciated. I personally savored the Atlantic Salmon, which was perfectly portioned and expertly seasoned. The grilled asparagus was similarly well-prepared and flavorful. As first-time patrons of The Derby, we can confidently state that we will be returning. We highly recommend The Derby; you will undoubtedly have a satisfying experience. Our sincere thanks once again to Johnny; your service was greatly valued. read more

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

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Thank you so much Derby management and staff for an amazing experience for our family's celebration of our daughter's graduation ceremony as a doctor of veterinary medicine. Due to the fires we were concerned about air quality and so we cancelled a reservation we had elsewhere for outdoor dining. On the same day, The Derby accepted our request for a room to hold a private dinner for our close family. The room was amazing and the service was incredible. Our server James made sure our family had every request attended to. The whole family felt welcomed and cared for. They even included a special gift to mark the occasion, a Baked Alaska dessert that was phenomenal. The old fashioned ambiance elevated the presence and power of our dinner event. The food was amazing. The company memorable and the Derby earned itself long term loyalty. Thank you all. read more

The Derby in Arcadia is a classic for a reason. The moment you walk in, you're transported--red leather booths, old-school charm, and that timeless steakhouse atmosphere you just don't find anymore, especially so perfectly placed near Santa Anita Racetrack. Our experience was made even better by our server, Luciano. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm--exactly the kind of service that elevates a great meal into a memorable one. The filets were cooked to absolute perfection--tender, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. And the cheese bread was out of this world--warm, indulgent, and impossible to stop eating. Between the impeccable service, incredible food, and that nostalgic, old-Hollywood feel, The Derby delivered on every level. We'll absolutely be back--and asking for Luciano again. read more

We had a amazing dinner at The Derby. The food was excellent as usual but our server Aly was the best. She was so engaging. It made the night so special. read more

We celebrated our late father's birthday at the Derby last night. The manager Jennifer and her team did an amazing job for our family. The service was fantastic, the food amazing, and the special dessert unforgettable. We have been long time Derby fans and this experience solidified it as one of LA's restaurant treasures. read more

Absolute top shelf from parking attendant, front desk service for seating our servers and our food! Everything was fantastic!!! read more

Service. Ignored our 2 week reservation. Back up table was by the kitchen doors. My parents have been going to dinner for 70 years at The Derby. Apparently The Derby discriminates against older people. Will not return! Older folks , be advised! read more

Their decoration is nice, I thought I was a high end restaurant. However, the food is awful and the server wants you to leave soon. There are 3 different servers came within 2 minutes and ask us: Do you need a box? (I promise no lie) I don't want to pay them tips but finally I pay them 20%. What do you think? I want to give them Zero star read more

My first time at The Derby and it was fantastic. The food was great and the service was top tier. My waiter Joshua was very attentive and provided great service. I loved the classic 50's music they played. It definitely matched the decor...elegant, comfortable, and nostalgic. I will be back. read more

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

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Chad is awesome. Will always recommend getting him - he is our server of choice - The food is always top notch read more

Had a wonderful birthday dinner for my boyfriend. Our waiter was great and the food was delicious. We had the bacon wrapped filet mignon and baked Aladka for dessert! Love this place! read more

The Derby - My boyfriends birthday baked Alaska! - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

Friendly and close knit family atmosphere. A place that dares to hire our young men and women to gain work experience and that will benefit all. Our waiter very enthusiastic, professional and happy to be there. Support a business who dares to employ our young people and seasoned professionals. Love the food and service. read more

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

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

The Derby - Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Barrel Aged Manhattan - Steakhouses Near Me - Arcadia, California

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

We visited The Derby for Mother's Day dinner this year, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing compared to the level of service we used to know from this restaurant. (this is just few hours ago, so I decided to write it down when my memory is fresh) Our reservation was for 5:45 PM, and we actually arrived early and checked in around 5:10 PM. We understood it was a busy holiday, so we were patient and waited. However, by 5:45 PM we overheard that they were still seating the 5:15 PM reservations. We continued waiting patiently with our two young boys, who were also trying their best to wait quietly and calmly. Around 6:15 PM, I kindly checked again and was told our table was "almost ready." After asking the front desk several times, we finally received our table around 6:30 PM and were seated closer to 6:40 PM -- almost an hour after our reservation time. By then, everyone was already tired and hungry. I was also disappointed that they gave us an outside table under a tent it was not as nicer as inside. What made the experience more difficult was that service from the kitchen also appeared extremely delayed. We noticed many other tables waiting a long time for their food as well. Our children's main dishes did not arrive until around 7:20 PM, and we did not leave the restaurant until almost 7:50 PM. My husband and I used to love coming to The Derby. There was even a period when we visited almost weekly for lunch, so this review is honestly disappointing for us to write. We completely understand that Mother's Day is one of the busiest days of the year, but it felt like the restaurant accepted more reservations than they could realistically handle. What saddened us most was not only the long wait, but also the lack of communication, apology, or sense of responsibility from management. The wait staff themselves were polite and doing their best, but the overall customer care and experience felt very different from the Derby we remembered from a few years ago. I truly hope the restaurant can reflect on this experience and improve the reservation flow and customer communication during major holidays, because many families choose special occasions like Mother's Day to create meaningful memories together. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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We went to the Derby to celebrate my brother's graduation and the service was just wonderful. Adam was our initial server to start, and he was so much fun and immediately went along with my grandmother's joke of the whole table wearing sunglasses. When Adam's shift ended we then had Josh, who was just spectacular. He also continued the sunglasses bit, and went above and beyond to accommodate us. He kept us all laughing all night long! And at the end of our dinner, he even surprised us a delicious baked Alaska for my brother! It was just marvelous. As for the food, that was amazing too! Genuinely everyone at the table thought that the Derby Delight was just about the best steak they'd had in a long time! We will definitely be coming here again! read more

What an incredible place! Great food and even better service! Allie deserves a huge shout out for her excellent service! We will be back :)

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

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

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

I grew up going to The Derby with my family back in the 70s. Although the restaurant has expanded with outdoor seating (and I believe another room or two indoors), it still has the same atmosphere and hospitality as it did so long ago. It made me so happy to see an "oldie" is still around and was thriving on this Sunday night. Our server, Chad, was top notch as was all the wait staff we encountered. Our water glass never was empty - they were on every aspect of making our dinner outstanding. We had the Derby Dinner Delight with Potatoes Romanoff and the three course meal with the Brussels sprouts starter, scamp, and chocolate cake. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. Loved the cheese toast, too. Food came out quickly, and we were checked on often. I came here with my daughter to relive great memories and share with her such a special place. The Derby went above and beyond to help us make new memories. Couldn't recommend more highly. So glad they haven't really changed because they've got a good thing going and are doing things right! 5 stars read more

My sister and I again had lunch at the Derby today. The ambience and service are top-tier; Adam, our favorite server, provided his usual wonderful service. The French onion soup was absolutely delicious, and the prime rib dip was excellent, as usual. My sister and I have come to expect the best at the Derby, and the Derby never fails to deliver. read more

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

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

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Absolutely amazing brunch! Service was excellent thank you Michael! We celebrated Mother's day and birthdays. Food was Top notch! Ambiance was so nostalgic. read more

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

Oh wow, what a fabulous restaurant. Old time, red beautiful leather booths revolving around Santa Anita and horse racing. The food was incredible husband ordered the 16 ounce ribeye which was amazing. We had the lamb rack and also the salmon dine LA special. The salmon was amazing. The lamb was incredible. Loved their creamed spinach, and our waiter James H could not have been nicer or more attentive. He was fabulous! Great restaurant it was packed and I know why amazing food - five stars all the way. read more

A staple of Arcadia. Great food and Service. Though it is a bit dark inside. The setting and mood of the restaurant is classy and romantic. Love the prime rib dinner read more