Okay Derby Room! I was very impressed that they allowed me to bring my dogs in here and allowed them inside if I kept them under the table where they were for the duration of my visit here. The food here wasn't bad. Not the best place to get pho but they do give you a very big serving of it. This place is bar food mixed with an American food and an Asian flare which is really weird but hey it works! And I dig it! The service started off good but then it tailored off and you didn't know who was serving you because at one point we just flagged anyone down for another drink. And the servers got super busy so it was a hit of a wait. I would really have like to give them a 4 1/2 star if I could. It's just the service was really good and then boom it changed. But all in all I would definitely be back. read more

The Derby Room - Lemon drop - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

6/8/25 - 2:15 PM This is a late post that was previously drafted, and I have not returned since this visit. My family and I spent the day walking around Lake Perris and decided to stop by The Derby Room afterward. First and foremost, Tabitha was an AMAZING server. Despite being completely overwhelmed and handling more than seven tables on her own -- while also bussing tables -- she still managed to provide excellent service and made sure our food arrived in a timely manner. She truly did the best she could under the circumstances, and it did not go unnoticed. The reason for the 3-star rating is primarily due to the establishment being severely understaffed during our visit. In addition, the overall presentation and cleanliness of the venue appeared neglected, likely from the UFC fight night event held the evening prior. I do want to give credit where it's due though -- Tabitha remained professional, attentive, and hardworking throughout the entire experience. The food was very delicious which my children could attest to! Thank you! read more

Fun place to watch the game & enjoy food. The service is solid each visit. This time around I tried the asada fries and the Santa Fe burger. The fries were good and the burger was okay. The waffle fries were pretty solid. read more

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If you want to count our beers then say so. We were not unruly in any way. However. You cutting off after a $200 bill? Do better! We all left able to drive! Your lose because I'm not going to recommend come here again for a casual beer. read more

We came here on a Wednesday night wanting to try out a new spot for a drink and some food. We were sat right away and Rylee came over and was as sweet as can be. We ordered a beer and a tito's soda, they took a little while. We noticed the bartender chatting with the only 2 people at the bar who I assumed were regulars. Our server ended up pouring our drinks and came by and apologized for the wait stating "I had to tell the bartender to stop talking" We laughed it off together, no big deal. We ordered a sampler and a pizza to share. The sampler was decent, lacked some salt and was lukewarm. We ordered a pizza with extra mushrooms and pepperoni. There wasn't too many mushrooms but we were charged for extra. We bit into the pizza and my partner spit out a hard piece and we found a bone of some sort that had been baked into the cheese/mushrooms. Anyway, paid our tab, tipped, and left. We went to Miguel's Jr and got some decent food for dinner. We won't be back. read more

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Off track betting. We were able to make bets while having a really nice brunch. The portions here are extra large. I had a chicken parmigiana sandwich with onion rings and was able to eat a little over a quarter of the sandwich. I couldn't finish the very delicious onion rings. read more

This has become one of our favorite places! They have such a large selection of food and everything is great from the Chinese food, prime rib, chicken fried steak and burgers. I hope people don't avoid this place because it has a bar and off-track betting. It's still very family friendly and the service is absolutely amazing! read more

We were pleased with the selection of food and large portions. You're spoiled for choice looking at the menu to the point it can get overwhelming. It reminded me a bit of The Cheesecake Factory. There's breakfast, burgers, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, salads, sandwiches, and drinks. Then when the food came to our table, I realized we probably could've ordered one plate and shared it. My sister ordered nachos and was given a whole cookie sheet of them covered in beef, guacamole, and sour cream. I ordered from their Wok section, which included a bowl of egg drop soup and a choice of white or fried rice. Even the take home containers are bigger than normal. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean. We were seated at a booth in what I think is their family section. It's quieter and when we were there, it mainly consisted of women and a dad and his 2 daughters. The middle part of the restaurant has a bar and the area surrounding it is where mostly men were hanging out watching the TVs (I counted around 30 TV screens!) and placing bets. I had no clue what The Derby Room was about until I went to the restroom and saw a couple of men in front of a digital betting kiosk. If not for that, I would've thought it was just any other sports bar since on the TV it seemed like all the sports were on: horse racing, golf, baseball. All and all, whether you're a family and just want to eat (I remember even seeing coloring pages and Crayons at the front desk) or a serious sports better, I think there's a little bit of something for everyone here. read more

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Visiting my husband's family who lives in Norco! Took us for breakfast here. It was pretty packed, being it NFL football Sunday! Place was pretty packed. Our server did a really great job considering it was a party of 7.. Excellent service & food was awesome, tv 's everywhere... out was pretty happening!! read more

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The derby room is such a great place to enjoy with or without your kids. Every single thing on the menu is so good. We love coming here to watch games. It's a great environment and comfortable seats. All the employees are very friendly and have great customer service. Truly a hidden gem! read more

The Derby Room - THE BIGGEST Brownie Sundae we've ever had! - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

Come here often staff is always nice and friendly. Food is always good and comes out in. A timely manner is a good place for big groups as they do accommodate, and they have a wide variety of food to choose from. read more

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The burger was a frozen patty, the waffle (awful ) fries were hard as a rock and very greasy, they were a $2.00 upgrade. Don't waste your money, this is not the place for a burger. They should take it off the menu if they serve a decent burger. My wife's club sandwich was good, she enjoyed it. This was my first time back since my last bad experience. Hoping for a better experience. The waitress did bring a piece of carrot cake to make up for the bad experience. read more

Staff is friendly but definitely understaffed. Only one waitress for approximately 10 tables and had to wait for her to make her rounds. Food was decent had the club sandwich with fries. Definitely cool with all the tvs surrounding the inside. No horse races when we went and it was a Tuesday night. Definitely a cool place to catch any game and a bucket of beers. I would go elsewhere next time for food. read more

The Derby Room - Club sandwich with fries - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

Been coming here for years!!! Food is ALWAYS great!! They started a new menu today and it includes all the favorites we have been trying as specials. Gotta try the taco salad! So many great additions! On top of great food, this is the place to go for Horse Race betting. Lots of regulars so the atmosphere is always cool. Always has a good game on and amazing staff!!! read more

The Derby Room - New menu - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

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My family and I went to the Derby room tonight to try their clam chowder soup. That's all we ordered and all three of us left full and satisfied if u like clam chowder soup it's a must try. It's absolutely delicious and the clams are fresh and huge this is such a good place. Thank you Tina. You're amazing. read more

Great service, great food, great people!! Large menu, they have so much to choose from. read more

I really want to give you 5Stars always. Been coming in since you guys have been open, and other than a special thanksgiving have I ever had this bad of an experience. Decided to bring my family here to celebrate my birthday as we usually do. Sunday 9/14 have to say 1st off and foremost, the new hostess was not the nicest. Sat us at a 4top as a party of 5??? Our server was subpar which was unusual. Should've ask to be seated in Jordynn or Jenna's stations. Ultimately we LOVE The Derby Room Norco But, yesterday's experience was, unfortunately not one for the books read more

Food A+. Service F- Came here on New Year's Eve morning for breakfast. Friendly staff, great food and service. We wanted to come back and have drinks and dinner. We came back Jan.30 2026 and were very, very disappointed. Most of our time there was waiting on service. Food is good, but the service really sucks. We will not return read more

Went there for breakfast with a family member. I had the Denver Omelette with hash browns and biscuits and gravy. The food was delicious and the portions generous. Large cups for the coffee and refills were never late. The inside has plenty of seating and a good variety of sporting events being broadcast. Our server, Alyssa, was super friendly and did an excellent job of checking with us to fulfill our requests. read more

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Our fave spot for food and drinks! We get to watch the games and have a nice drink and meal! The service is wonderful and ambiance is great if you want to relax and watch a baseball, football or game read more

The Derby Room - The old fashioned we also ordered a Philly Cheesesteak and Buffalo wings! - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

Always our go to for a consistent good bite and great drinks! Service is always great and the vibe is chill! We always come to watch the games and r never disappointed by our selections! read more

The Derby Room - Small Pizza Pepperoni & Mushroom - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

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Came in the 2nd time this week. I'm usually a fan, but things were just off today. I ordered the orange chicken. The chicken was good, but the rice was dry and crunchy. My wife and adult kids had zero problems with their food. Now to my main gripe. I ordered a drink and it was tasty, but not right. The waitress came back and picked up my glass and I indicated I wanted another one. I had dropped a cherry stem from my son's drink in my empty glass along with my stem. She brought my new drink back in the same glass and said, "Paul is out of the big ice cubes and he used the same glass and the same cube." What the heck? How clean were his fingers when he grabbed my stems? read more

This place is terrible. Just absolutely terrible. The owner's mother is constantly there and just allows everyone working to act a complete fool. I rarely see servers doing their job, they like to just hang out by the bar and chit chat. Women walking around with their buttcheeks hanging out of their shorts as servers and expos. The last time I went nobody was wearing booty shorts- thank God. Multiple servers with the WORST attitude. The young girl who used to be expo who wears makeup and has straight jet black hair is extremely rude and makes unprofessional jokes constantly. And instead of reprimanding her, she is now a server? Not a big fan of any of the bartenders either. Both male bartenders have such a superiority complex and it reflects whenever either one of them talk to you. Overall, this place REEKS of entitlement. And the worst part has to be how the food is at best a 5/10 and the prices are just outrageous. Don't waste your time on this place. Not to mention the owners mother is extremely rude whenever she is sitting up front and seating people. Overall just a completely NASTY vibe. Do not come here expecting fine dining and decent service. You will leave appalled. read more

Tina is absolutely amazing such a sweetheart! Ordered the clam chowder and it was the best Iv ever had my husband and I are coming back tomorrow for date night. Thank u Tina for the hat read more

Just an average place. However, I will never come back. They advertise free UFC fights with no cover charge, but fail to disclose they don't honor their menu prices and increase all their prices to offset the fight costs. It felt like a bait-and-switch. We weren't made aware of this until we questioned our server about our bill and why we were being charged import prices for everything. If that's how this place is going to operate, they should at least disclose that upfront to their customers instead of surprising them at the end. No transparency and bad business. read more

Came here to have lunch and bet on some horse. I ordered the shrimp cocktail and it was good the shrimp were huge! The staff was very kind and made sure we were taken care of. We didn't win but we had fun, definitely coming back! read more

Poor service and food. Not a friendly place to go to eat. Will never be back! McDonald's has better service and thats not saying much!!!! read more

I would like to start by saying- I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS. But I think management needs to see our experience. My family and I used to really enjoy the derby. Unfortunately, it seems since the last time we were here, things have drastically went downhill. Which is not only sad, but very alarming how quickly this place has plummeted. We are a nuclear family of four and decided to come by in the last week of January. My husband and I left frustrated with the service and the attitude of the man at the bar. The last time we were here before this most recent incident was in September. Back in Sept., the food was excellent, and even though our server, (I think her name was Leena or Lina.) was busy, her service remained good. They had finally gotten a new hostess, and she sat us right at one of the front booths with zero flack. Fast forwarding to now... it's quite pitiful how bad your service and overall demeanor now is. Like I stated previously, we are returning customers. But first off, we asked for one of the front booths when it wasn't very busy, and whoever that lady was seating us made an audible groaning noise when we asked for the booth. It was quite obvious she wanted us to see that she didn't like us requesting a specific area. I did not see the younger blonde hostess they used to have... so there was no one else we could even talk to. On top of that, I would see this lady there constantly back when we went almost once a week, and she was never rude to others the way she was towards us. So that was very off-putting and confusing. When she reluctantly gave us a table, she just gave us menus and no silverware. I mean really? Your only job is to sit there until someone walks in and you have to seat people... why are we having to request utensils??? On top of that, our server was not somebody I recognized. I don't recall the name, but she was a shorter brunette. She just seemed very uninformed of the menu and inexperienced, so we cut her some slack and assumed she must be new to serving. I do think we've seen her before, but she's never been our waitress as far as I can remember. Somebody who is still very obviously not fully trained and not the best at serving should be shadowing and not taking tables for herself if she cannot handle it. Then, we ordered drinks for ourselves from the bar, and the bartender quite frankly must have been either having himself a snooze fest- OR all that chatter he's constantly doing with his favorite customers at the bar counter impedes his ability to focus. We didn't get our alcohol for like damn near 20 minutes, and on top of that we had to flag our server down to ASK about the drinks before we got them. It was overall pretty frustrating. The food was fine.. not as good as it used to be. I don't know if they have a new kitchen staff or what. The last thing was the restrooms. I'm not sure whose job it is to clean the bathrooms, but they were TRASHED. I used our home bathroom before arriving the last handful of times because literally any time I ever step foot into the derby room, I fully expect your restrooms will be atrocious. Again, I never write reviews, even when I don't enjoy my experiences at places, because I don't believe one bad experience is worth risking somebody's income. However, it seems that all the employees you have decided THEY now run the restaurant and everything is by THEIR OWN convenience. Very dissapointed, will never come back to this location which is a shame because this one is right by our house. read more

the place is amazing Paul is the best servers an d bartends. love himb food was delicious read more

Came in to try and be seated and try the establishment with my family. Tina was there and literally I was ignored literally. I sat at the corner and the sign says wait to be seated but no one approached me or even came to the host stand until some regulars my guess came in. Lived in norco my whole life my family still lives here and a few have businesses in the city. Honestly I don't know how to feel other than not come back. I want to be somewhere that welcomes its city residents. I asked Tina about speaking with the manager or owner. She happily boosted about being Brandon's mom then questioned who I was and why I wanted to speak with him. -_-then repeated she is his mom so. I have no words Honestly having your mom work for you is fine. But if she can literally block customers from informing the manager about about customer experience is unethical and unacceptable. Questioning who people are whenever they choose to speak to a manager to try and get ahead of a situation verse letting the manager do their job isn't professional. Tina should be proud of her son. But not questioning customers and giving out family relation to try and intimidate customers and quite them isn't acceptable. Needless to say. I won't be back or bring my family or encouraging any cheerleaders or friends in the community. I will be sure to make sure my experience is shared so no one gets treated like me again. read more

The Derby Room - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

First of all the food was awesome. I had the Prime Rib Dip... My friends had the Derby Berger and ate every bite. My other friend had a beef sandwich on marble bread and onions rings. But, this post is about the honesty of the employees at this establishment. I had a $50 dollar bill that I thought I shoved in my pocket. Apparently, it ended up on the floor. Our server "Leslie" came right after we left, saw the $50.. asked the customers at the next table if it was theirs-they said "no" ... Well, I called and said... Look, I know this is probably a lost cause. Leslie said... yes... I have it right here..Took my name and I said I could come by tomorrow. A huge thank you. read more

The Derby is one of my favorite places to go with anyone. Martinis are amazing, their baked Alaska dessert off the menu is my favorite dessert. I usually get a filet Mignon dinner but the lunch menu and appetizers are just as good. Highly recommend this place. read more

Huge menu! Great food and big variety of foods. So many tvs! Full bar. Horse racing. Love!

Food is always great and so is the service! Paul is so personable and kindhearted. Just a good place all around to hangout and have a few drinks and eat. read more

Always great service, tasty food, nice environment. My work team have lunch there every so often and they never disappoint. They have wonderful hamburger and fries. Nice family place. read more

I've been here before and I must say the food has always been very good. The bartender W was very kind to us and the service was quick, it's a cool spot to go to especially if you like horse races. A definite must go. What an awesome menu, from American to Vietnamese. The wings are super good read more

The Derby Room - Wings - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

O for 2. First trip got the Fajitas and they were very boring for the cost. Second trip today I got the fettuccini Alfredo with a $6.00 shrimp add on. Noodles and pasta were OK but the shrimp tasted like eggs. Not one to return food but the shrimp was BAD. It's evening and it's hitting me pretty hard. 2 stars was because the staff is friendly and it's nice inside. Good place for drinks but not for food. Also, everyone the patio opens all the cigarette smoke comes in and smells terrible. read more

We loved it so much we went twice this week. We have been coming here a little after Covid. We never had a bad meal. Our favorite are the ahi crisp, the huge pretzel to start. We had our waitress twice also and we love her. The second time we went in we had our grandkids. She was so good to them. Made sure are meals were sent accordingly. Appetizers first, starter (soup) second then our main meal. She remembered what we like when we went in a few days ago. I was impressed. My husband wanted a Derby burger and she made it happen. Since we did have our grandkids, 8 and 4 they were a little restless. Our 8 year old asked for coloring books or something but they did not have any (it's not their job-grandma should have had something to keep them entertained) but our waitress brought them two huge suckers. They were so happy. I think shocked at first because they had their own and did not have to share. I just had to mention that service is so important and she was excellent. Shout out to our bartender. He made some great micheladas! Great ambiance. We did go earlier before it got really busy. Thanks to the crew at The Derby Room! read more

The Derby Room - My favorite pretzel. - Horse Racing Near Me - Norco, California

The clientele here pretty much represent the heart and soul of conservative Norco, aka Horsetown USA, a town where an American flag is proudly attached to most every pickup truck in town. As a long time, devoted customer to Black Horse Tavern, another sports bar in town, it struck me that this place makes Black Horse look subdued. Not that that is bad. It seems Norconians have open hearts to the proverbial, cowboy-themed sport bar ambiance; this is one of (maybe) four, all popular, in town, each with its own "yee hah feel". The difference here is, you can feed your inner gambler if you happen to be a horse racing enthusiast. For what I would consider a very early dinner hour, 5:30 on a Saturday night, The Derby Room was already hopping, loud, boisterous, and busy. This is a surprisingly big venue that includes a large bar and family-friendly dining zone, not to mention a seated gambling arena for live, off track horse racing. It reminds me greatly of a neighborhood bar and grill atmosphere you would find in Las Vegas. Add to the cacophony of animated, well-lubricated adults, the sounds of babies bawling, and at least 25 tvs with an amazing choice of most every sport loved by man and woman, set at a volume intended to completely override any normal conversation, and there you have it. At the time of my writing, they have 7 locations scattered around Southern California. The menu is quite impressive. It features many favorites which made our first time here a real challenge to choose. Pretty darn good food, for what we had: Prime Rib (Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays only) comes in 2 sizes, 8 oz and 12 oz. My main complaint, I think Mr. B was shorted on his 12 oz. size; it was sliced glaringly crooked, as thin as my 8 oz size on one side, thick on the other. But it was decent. And when we said medium rare, we got... med rare. The au jus was authentic. The veggies, a combo of broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash, were very al dente. The baked potatoes were perfection. Our dinners also came with a choice of soup or salad. When our big bowls of soup arrived, I was already thinking doggie bags. I wondered how I was going to eat all that and my dinner too. It reminded me of my glorious dining experiences of the 1990s. But sadly, the Albondigas soup and egg flower soup were the acchiles heel of this meal. Leaving them uneaten was easy. The egg flower tasted like it was made from a Lipton soup base. The albondigas meatballs were mushy, mostly filler. But I was already getting a clue as to the real food attraction here. Servers were hustling large platters of food and monster sized appetizers to every table. You will not leave hungry; wear your stretchy pants. So, the final test was dessert. Seeing slices of Carrot Cake and a Banana Split on the menu made it hard to choose, so we did what any normal person would do, and ordered one of each. Better than average, not disappointing. Would I return? Sure! They do breakfast and Sunday Brunch too. Expect to carry out a load full of to-go containers and make sure you clear out the refrigerator first. And simply turn off your hearing aids if the noise gets too bad. It's a lively place that will have you leaving with a smile on your face. read more

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Our first time here on Sunday, June 1st. We were planning to stay the entire time to watch the dodgers game and enjoy some food, however, when we were approached by an African American waitress, she didn't look pleasant to serve us! The attitude and demeanor was not what we expected! Since we were already here we decided to order one drinks and left!!!! Hope her attitude will get better in time ! read more