Deborah Rodday

Fabulous evening from start to finish! The server Chris was attentive, courteous and kind. The food was outstanding. Honestly think it was the best prime rib I've ever eaten. Period. The wedge salad was flavorful and back on pieces made me crave more. The green beans were cooked perfectly and potatoes romonoff were amazing. As I started in this review, it was a great evening from start to finish. .

Abby Noriega

Absolutely Exceptional! From the moment we walked into the restaurant , we knew we were in for a treat. The atmosphere was warm and inviting . Our server, was knowledgeable, attentive and with good humor. Everything about the experience — from the food to the service to the atmosphere — was top-notch. Easily one of the best steakhouses I’ve ever been to. Can’t wait to come back!

Zuhayr

A nice place to celebrate special occasions. Atmosphere is cozy, food is delicious albeit a bit rich. Their pistachio brittle was a very pleasant surprise. Servers were great.

Paul Llanes

Love everything about it. We had Josh as our waiter, he went above and beyond. Had the bacon wrapped filet, very good! The history of the restaurant make the whole experience even better.

Steve Barstow

Incredible brunch experience, comfortable and classic ambience, great music, excellent service, excellent food! Photos are: Maple bacon old fashioned, monte cristo, steak & eggs, and baked Alaska au flambé

+1

Eva Rivera

My husband and I recently celebrated our 15-year wedding anniversary at The Derby in Arcadia, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond to make our evening special. We had a 5 PM reservation but arrived a little early, so we grabbed a drink at the bar while the hostess checked if we could be seated sooner. To our delight, they accommodated us 15 minutes ahead of schedule—such a thoughtful touch! I started with the Phar Lap, their take on a Moscow Mule, and it was absolutely refreshing. Once seated, we were welcomed with fresh cheese bread (a delicious start) and had the pleasure of being served by Ally—one of the most gracious and attentive waitresses we've ever had. She truly elevated our experience. We each ordered another round of drinks and opted for the Dine LA menu, expecting a great meal, but we were pleasantly surprised by just how generous the portions were! We left completely satisfied, with leftovers to enjoy later. Though our meal included dessert, we were so full that we asked for it to go. To our surprise, The Derby treated us to a Baked Alaska in honor of our anniversary—our first time ever trying one! Watching the 151-proof rum ignite into a mesmerizing blue flame as it toasted the meringue was such a fun and memorable experience. From start to finish, The Derby made our anniversary dinner feel incredibly special. The warm atmosphere, fantastic food, and top-tier service left a lasting impression, and we can’t wait to return. A huge thank you to Ally and the entire team for making our night so wonderful!

+5

Shawn Sheng

I was really looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately in the middle of our meal the power went out and halted all cooking operations so we were not able to get past the appetizers. Nonetheless, based on the experience we had The Derby still deserves 5 stars all around. The interior is huge with lots of rooms and tables, and the staff are very friendly and professional. UPDATE: I went back for Valentine’s Day and got the sweetheart steak for 2. The steak itself was huge but tasted like a very cheap cut of meat. They had to drench it in sauce to make it flavorful. The sides were decent and the dessert sampler was fantastic. Overall though the food was not as exquisite as I expected, but the ambiance and service are incredible.

+10

MOPt

An absolutely amazing place to enjoy fine dining in Arcadia. We were there to enjoy a fine meal and celebrate my birthday. Barbara, who’s been with the Derby for over 17 years, was our most outstanding host and entertainment for the evening. She and her partner James provided outstanding service and made the evening exceptionally pleasant and enjoyable. Everyone enjoyed their respective meals, drinks, the warm and cozy fireplace and the overall ambience. The Derby offers a dining experience for which memories are made!

+13

Best meal around, the service is amazing and the environment is perfect. Definably feels like your stepping back in time!

Best meal around, the service is amazing and the environment is perfect. Definably feels like your stepping back in time!

Best meal around, the service is amazing and the environment is perfect. Definably feels like your stepping back in time!

Was out and about with wifey and decided to finally take her to the Derby. We are not locals to Arcadia so she had never been. I know shame on me. Well the bacon wrapped dates were sublime. The cr…

Once again, the Derby delivers a delightful evening out. We split the bacon wrapped filet, and had the grilled broccoli and the creamed spinach as our sides. All were good, but the thing that really …

Once again, the Derby delivers a delightful evening out. We split the bacon wrapped filet, and had the grilled broccoli and the creamed spinach as our sides. All were good, but the thing that rea…

Most historical restaurant in Pasadena, wonderful place to have dinner with my friend. The food is so good, medium rare rib eye satisfying my taste.

Chateaubriand was wonderful, James our waiter was warm and friendly. Old world charm in perfect condition. Mojito made to our request. Great birthday dinner.

Beautiful Ambiance - \n\nStellar Food & Beverages\n\nExcellent Service \n\nReasonable prices

Love this place! Excited about the major renovation. Been going here since 2002. Great steaks and service!

We went to The Derby to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food was amazing and the drinks were great. Everything was brought to our table in a timely manner. We did not feel rushed and had an en…

We took our son and his fiancé for his birthday dinner and it was a great experience. The ribeye steak and rack of lamb was superb. The flaming ice cream birthday dessert was the icing on the c…

We took our son and his fiancé for his birthday dinner and it was a great experience. The ribeye steak and rack of lamb was superb. The flaming ice cream birthday dessert was the icing on the cak…

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 re…

Since I live nearby, I've dined at The Derby many times over the past decades. I was surprised when I saw I've never reviewed it. It's a classic steakhouse, around since 1922 and once owned by fame…

Had a lovely steak dinner at The Derby last night with Uncle's family also it is our last night at L.A , on our way to Vegas for a week , it is the oldest Steakhouse in L.A , very dark and cozy rom…

Had a lovely steak dinner at The Derby last night with Uncle's family also it is our last night at L.A , on our way to Vegas for a week , it is the oldest Steakhouse in L.A , very dark and cozy r…

Old school excellence!! We chose The Derby to celebrate our father's 90th birthday. We are SO happy we did! The ambience is old school which is nice. We were seated promptly and our waitresses …

Old school excellence!! We chose The Derby to celebrate our father's 90th birthday. We are SO happy we did! The ambience is old school which is nice. We were seated promptly and our waitresses …

The Derby is always good for food & service. The atmosphere is kinda “old school” but nicely done. We usually split a chopped salad with steak & cheese bread. The 4 of us will share a bottle of …

The Derby is always good for food & service. The atmosphere is kinda “old school” but nicely done. We usually split a chopped salad with steak & cheese bread. The 4 of us will share a bottle of …

Our tradition for birthday dinner is classic steakhouses, and this evening at The Derby stands as the best in years. Parking was a breeze (both valet and self-park options), and table reservatio…

We were there for my wife’s birthday, and the service was perfect This is a classic steakhouse. It’s been around forever for a very good reason.

This is a long standing restaurant in a classic old building. Friendly and efficient service. Recommend Prime Rib if available. reservations recommended - it was busy on a Wednesday when we visited.

This is a long standing restaurant in a classic old building. Friendly and efficient service. Recommend prime rib if available. Reservations recommended - it was busy on a Wednesday when we visit…

Have eaten here about three times in recent years, typically for a special occasion. The atmosphere is wonderfully old school with race track memorabilia. Can't say enough abaout their great servi…

Jason Wong

Our server Reuben was excellent. He congratulated us on our anniversary and went above and beyond to make sure our first time here was exceptional. Besides the wonderful food we had tonight, we ordered dessert and Reuben prepared a baked Alaska for us to celebrate our anniversary. Flames and all. What a nice show, you don’t see much these days anymore. Usually baked Alaska is prepared back in the kitchen. Thank you Derby and Reuben for making us feel special tonight.

+4

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

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

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

Went for late lunch the last day of Dine LA and the place was packed! The ambiance was def cool, but food service was a bit slow. Do not come here if you're hangry or if you're looking to pop in an…

Went for late lunch the last day of Dine LA and the place was packed! The ambiance was def cool, but food service was a bit slow. Do not come here if you're hangry or if you're looking to pop in an…

The food was good , but the lobster was overcooked. prime rib was perfect !! Good dirty martini.

A nice steak dinner is a great way to start the year, so after a bit of Yelp research, I landed on The Derby! This is a beautiful restaurant, with red leather seats catching my eye immediately. Thr…

For those who enjoy perfectly prepared beef in large portions, along with very traditional accompaniments like loaded baked potatoes and sauteed mushrooms, The Derby is a treat. The steaks served at …

The derby is truly a staple to Arcadia. We lucked out on a great price for the 3 course meal. The service & the food is food. The ambiance is vintage and the lighting is rather dark. However, I thi…

My bf & I went here for a date night with high expectations since it's known as a steakhouse, but the experience was very disappointing -- and for the price point, it was not worth it whatsoever an…

Reservation last Saturday. 7pm reservation...still had a Long waits even after having a reservation. ribeye a bit tough. Tyler the GM is a joke. Drunk or high ...the guys eyes were red and glossy …

reservation last Saturday. 7pm reservation...still had a Long waits even after having a reservation. Ribeye a bit tough. Tyler the GM is a joke. Drunk or high ...the guys eyes were red and glo…

Reservation last Saturday. 7pm reservation...still had a long waits even after having a reservation. Ribeye a bit tough. Tyler the GM is a joke. Drunk or high ...the guys eyes were red and gloss…

The Derby is supposed to be a fine dining steak restaurant in Arcadia, California. It has a long history. Unfortunately, it is outdated. I had my worst filet mignon last night at The Derby. I order…

Glen Bae

Came to The Derby in Arcadia excited to try the prime rib. Drove half an hour specifically for it after seeing some pictures and seeing that it was available for Dine LA. Although we had a reservation, we waited for a table about 40 minutes because it was a busy night. Shortly after sitting down, the waiter came around to introduce himself and I ask him if there is any prime rib left; he assures me there is. When he comes back to take our order: he has checked with the kitchen - one is in the oven, but it may take a half hour to come out. Great! We order. Salads and appetizers arrive, and he comes back again with an update: actually the prime rib will be ready in 10 minutes, so it should be perfect timing. Even better! At this point, things start to go awry. Across the room has a very unhappy guest calls the manager over and they argue about something at length. A few minutes after that scene, our waiter comes back to our table and apologies: oh, we actually don't have any prime rib left -- it's too rare and we can't grill it without making it tough, sorry. The staff then bring about something that looks suspiciously like prime rib to the complaining table! So... after telling me multiple times that yes, prime rib is available, yes, it's coming, then yes, it'll be perfect timing -- now it's suddenly "not available." Honestly, it felt pretty obvious they gave the prime rib they'd promised to me to the complaining table . And if that's what happened, fine -- but really, why lie to me as a guest? The waiter then asks if we'd like to cancel our orders, i.e., would we like to leave without having eaten anything but salad? By now, it's 9:30pm, after we came in at 8:00pm; it's late out and the only thing open now is fast food. I stare at the menu and nothing sounds good because I was looking forward to prime rib for hours now. Reluctantly, I ask for the ribeye as a replacement. He comes back after talking to the manager and says there will be a $20 additional charge because it's not on the Dine LA menu. I was shocked, but I agreed because... what else am I supposed to do at that point? The ribeye finally comes out grisly and tough -- not even close to worth the detour, the wait, or the upcharge. My partner's filet mignon also is dried out, obvious that they fired it an hour ago when the prime rib was supposed to come out and left it under a heat lamp to dry out. We paid the bill and still left a tip, but we walked out kind of stunned at how many missteps happened in one dinner. We ended up eating at 10pm after coming in at 8pm and basically wasted our whole night for a subpar meal, been strung along and possibly lied to, and left with a bad taste in our mouths.