I lived here in this city for 17 years and came across Verdugos. The whole experience was amazing from the time we came in to meeting Mr.. Verdugos himself came to our table and spoke with us making sure we were ok. The Steak is to die for tender juicy. The chicken salad was amazing. The bread and sauce they serve you was so tasty. The cheesecake OMG. I could go on how good everything was. I will be back. Highly recommended for any event you won't be disappointed. Everything is alcart... Its worth every penny.
Curtis Runyon
Must try place, food was amazing the flavor on the steak was to die for it doesn't need any enhancers, was told the lobster tail very good i should have ordered it my mistake, mac n cheese and the mashed taters with lobster good little fillers,Atmosphere open area with big group close by was little noisey but doesn't take away from your enjoyment..Thank you, verdugos you guys did a amazing job ill be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribeye Bone-In
Emma Rivas
Beautiful restaurant and the service was amazing. I had a great day there very unique experience. The restaurant is very romantic. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghan C.
Great food, excellent service and delicious drinks!! The owner came to our table and chatted with us. One of the servers is a singer and she performed for us and it was outstanding!!
Natalie H.
So much to say about this place but I want to start with the owner - Ralph Verdugo is amazing. 10/10 owner but even better of a person. This man cares about his community so much and cares about his customers even more. The friendliest, kindest man who just so happens to also run an amazing establishment! The vibes of the steakhouse are great - live music, great quality steak for a fair price, and delicious drinks! I recommend the ribeye, truffle fried, and Downey girl! Side note: Ralph hosted a dinner for 7 senior couples from Downey - took care of their whole meal, including appetizer salad, steak, dessert, and drink - all because he wanted to show appreciation to the senior community. Such a great man!!
Megan M.
By far one of the BEST restaurants in Downey! We chose this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was FANTASTIC. We delicious drinks, a fabulous shrimp appetizer and the best steaks we've ever had. The sides of lobster potatoes & lobster Mac & cheese left us speechless. We had amazing service from Bryant and will definitely be back for future celebrations! I would recommend this amazing location to anyone reading this! We were even treated to a special dessert to celebrate our anniversary. Such a great addition to Downey and can't wait to come back!
Luis s.
Great food! Place is nice , good vibe, would come back and recommend it, I tried the rib eye
Jessica H.
Ok so this place is overwhelming as I feel it's a bit all over the place. I think they are trying to figure out what they want to be a bar and grill? A steakhouse? Whatever the case I wish them well. Food: the steak and sides were good. I had and I'm sure others here had better but nonetheless I cannot complain. The lobster bisque was amazing along with the Brussels sprouts! Mac n cheese I would pass, it was a little too oily and not enough cheese. Service: The service is there but odd....if you are going to have one of your waitress be entertainment keep her as that the whole night. She was our waitress for the night and I needed something but she was in mid song so I needed to wait for her to complete her set to be helped. Beautiful voice however, I do feel that is spreading your workers thin but that's just my take. They are a bit over priced for what it was and the bathrooms do need some work as well.
Angie
Stopped by for a nice romantic dinner. I ordered a ribeye and my husband ordered the scallops over a bed of risotto. We also ordered the lobster mac n cheese and mashed potatoes to go with our meal. The service was prompt. The food was delicious. Had a great experience. We ordered creme brulee for dessert. Will be coming back again!Parking: Parking is located at the back of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Mash Potatoes, Lobster Mac and Cheese
Penelope P.
I was really excited to hear that Downey had a new sit down steak restaurant. Took mom and dad out for a late birthday dinner for dad. Upon looking at the menu online, it was pretty much on par to what you would expect prices to be at an upscale steak house. I was expecting something like Del Rae down the street in Pico Rivera or Steak and Stein in Whittier Blvd. First thing I noticed upon entering, was the display case full of desserts. Kind of like I walked in to Marie Callendar's. It was pretty empty when we first got seated so we were able to snag a booth in the back with a full view of the restaurant. It said online that on certain nights, the restaurant has live music. What was odd to me was that the bar was situated around the corner, far away from where the live music was supposed to be. So if you're just there for a couple drinks, you're not able to enjoy the performance unless you're seated in the dining area. There's a bar set up right when you come in they the front door but it's currently empty and not being utilized. So if you're waiting for a table, you would need to walk thru the entire restaurant to get to the bar in the back to grab a drink. As for the food, our server, although extremely nice and attentive, wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. The steaks on the menu did not list how many ounces each cut was. We had a difficult time figuring out the menu because we all wanted to get different cuts without ordering too much and sharing the sides. Our server kept going to the BOH to ask questions. It would be extremely helpful if the size of the steaks is listed on the menu. My dad opted for the Ribeye and mom and I shared the Tomahawk with a caesar salad to share, garlic mash and mac and cheese. All were delicious. The kitchen was nice enough to cut a piece for mom and cook it to her medium well. Everything was delicious. Food was cooked to temp and my parents were impressed. As for drinks, I ordered a glass of house wine. It was listed on the menu as Josh merlot, the server assured me that it was in fact, a cab. When I took a sip, I noticed that it didn't taste like a cab but more like a pinot noir. I then ask the server if she was sure that she poured me the house wine. She then admits that they ran out of the house red and that she "upgraded me". I decided not to comment on it further but certain guests may potentially make a big deal of it. Then comes to the desert part. Our server was nice enough to let us know that the selection in the window wasn't fresh and she wouldn't recommend it besides the creme brûlée. I was surprised that they didn't offer a free dessert for bdays. Those little things count. I feel like I need to mention that I have worked in the restaurant industry for about 20 years in various positions from server to bartender to management. All of these opinions are my own and observations that I hope will help. This restaurant has great potential with a couple things that just need to be tweaked. When you're paying $40 and up for a steak there's a level of service and quality that is expected.
Steaks are melt-in-your mouth! I prefer a little more seasoning, but understandable. Service was good, a little bit pricey, but the ambience is very austere/bare. But we enjoyed the meal.
Leslie L.
Beautiful restaurant with great bar area. Food is really well done - presentation on the plates is beautiful & everything is exceptionally fresh. Food came out within 15 minutes of ordering & Brian was very attentive & helpful with our menu selection.
Hector V.
The food was amazing. I paired a steak with one of their red wines, it was splendid. Plenty of open tables when you walk in. Server was kind & professional. The ambiance was very unique as well. They had Frank Sinatra playing in the background. Will definitely be going back again.
J0b192 B.
This place is amazing. Great food and the atmosphere is amazing. The staff are great and very welcoming. I highly recommend this place and I will continue to come back. The appetizers are amazing especially with ranch.
Cristina P.
I made reservations a week ahead for dinner with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. We arrived and they were having some sort of political rally inside. There were people talking on a loud speaker, everyone was standing and recording and clapping non stop. It was so annoying. It was impossible to celebrate a special romantic night. The host apologized and said they planned this last minute. I thought it was complete rude to not have reached out to someone who made a reservation to inform them that they were gonna be seated during a political event. It put a dent in our night. This place does not communicate with their guest.
I lived here in this city for 17 years and came across Verdugos. The whole experience was amazing from the time we came in to meeting Mr.. Verdugos himself came to our table and spoke with us making sure we were ok. The Steak is to die for tender juicy. The chicken salad was amazing. The bread and sauce they serve you was so tasty. The cheesecake OMG. I could go on how good everything was. I will be back. Highly recommended for any event you won't be disappointed. Everything is alcart... Its worth every penny.
Must try place, food was amazing the flavor on the steak was to die for it doesn't need any enhancers, was told the lobster tail very good i should have ordered it my mistake, mac n cheese and the mashed taters with lobster good little fillers,Atmosphere open area with big group close by was little noisey but doesn't take away from your enjoyment..Thank you, verdugos you guys did a amazing job ill be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribeye Bone-In
Beautiful restaurant and the service was amazing. I had a great day there very unique experience. The restaurant is very romantic. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, excellent service and delicious drinks!! The owner came to our table and chatted with us. One of the servers is a singer and she performed for us and it was outstanding!!
So much to say about this place but I want to start with the owner - Ralph Verdugo is amazing. 10/10 owner but even better of a person. This man cares about his community so much and cares about his customers even more. The friendliest, kindest man who just so happens to also run an amazing establishment! The vibes of the steakhouse are great - live music, great quality steak for a fair price, and delicious drinks! I recommend the ribeye, truffle fried, and Downey girl! Side note: Ralph hosted a dinner for 7 senior couples from Downey - took care of their whole meal, including appetizer salad, steak, dessert, and drink - all because he wanted to show appreciation to the senior community. Such a great man!!
By far one of the BEST restaurants in Downey! We chose this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was FANTASTIC. We delicious drinks, a fabulous shrimp appetizer and the best steaks we've ever had. The sides of lobster potatoes & lobster Mac & cheese left us speechless. We had amazing service from Bryant and will definitely be back for future celebrations! I would recommend this amazing location to anyone reading this! We were even treated to a special dessert to celebrate our anniversary. Such a great addition to Downey and can't wait to come back!
Great food! Place is nice , good vibe, would come back and recommend it, I tried the rib eye
Ok so this place is overwhelming as I feel it's a bit all over the place. I think they are trying to figure out what they want to be a bar and grill? A steakhouse? Whatever the case I wish them well. Food: the steak and sides were good. I had and I'm sure others here had better but nonetheless I cannot complain. The lobster bisque was amazing along with the Brussels sprouts! Mac n cheese I would pass, it was a little too oily and not enough cheese. Service: The service is there but odd....if you are going to have one of your waitress be entertainment keep her as that the whole night. She was our waitress for the night and I needed something but she was in mid song so I needed to wait for her to complete her set to be helped. Beautiful voice however, I do feel that is spreading your workers thin but that's just my take. They are a bit over priced for what it was and the bathrooms do need some work as well.
Stopped by for a nice romantic dinner. I ordered a ribeye and my husband ordered the scallops over a bed of risotto. We also ordered the lobster mac n cheese and mashed potatoes to go with our meal. The service was prompt. The food was delicious. Had a great experience. We ordered creme brulee for dessert. Will be coming back again!Parking: Parking is located at the back of the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Mash Potatoes, Lobster Mac and Cheese
I was really excited to hear that Downey had a new sit down steak restaurant. Took mom and dad out for a late birthday dinner for dad. Upon looking at the menu online, it was pretty much on par to what you would expect prices to be at an upscale steak house. I was expecting something like Del Rae down the street in Pico Rivera or Steak and Stein in Whittier Blvd. First thing I noticed upon entering, was the display case full of desserts. Kind of like I walked in to Marie Callendar's. It was pretty empty when we first got seated so we were able to snag a booth in the back with a full view of the restaurant. It said online that on certain nights, the restaurant has live music. What was odd to me was that the bar was situated around the corner, far away from where the live music was supposed to be. So if you're just there for a couple drinks, you're not able to enjoy the performance unless you're seated in the dining area. There's a bar set up right when you come in they the front door but it's currently empty and not being utilized. So if you're waiting for a table, you would need to walk thru the entire restaurant to get to the bar in the back to grab a drink. As for the food, our server, although extremely nice and attentive, wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. The steaks on the menu did not list how many ounces each cut was. We had a difficult time figuring out the menu because we all wanted to get different cuts without ordering too much and sharing the sides. Our server kept going to the BOH to ask questions. It would be extremely helpful if the size of the steaks is listed on the menu. My dad opted for the Ribeye and mom and I shared the Tomahawk with a caesar salad to share, garlic mash and mac and cheese. All were delicious. The kitchen was nice enough to cut a piece for mom and cook it to her medium well. Everything was delicious. Food was cooked to temp and my parents were impressed. As for drinks, I ordered a glass of house wine. It was listed on the menu as Josh merlot, the server assured me that it was in fact, a cab. When I took a sip, I noticed that it didn't taste like a cab but more like a pinot noir. I then ask the server if she was sure that she poured me the house wine. She then admits that they ran out of the house red and that she "upgraded me". I decided not to comment on it further but certain guests may potentially make a big deal of it. Then comes to the desert part. Our server was nice enough to let us know that the selection in the window wasn't fresh and she wouldn't recommend it besides the creme brûlée. I was surprised that they didn't offer a free dessert for bdays. Those little things count. I feel like I need to mention that I have worked in the restaurant industry for about 20 years in various positions from server to bartender to management. All of these opinions are my own and observations that I hope will help. This restaurant has great potential with a couple things that just need to be tweaked. When you're paying $40 and up for a steak there's a level of service and quality that is expected.
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Steaks are melt-in-your mouth! I prefer a little more seasoning, but understandable. Service was good, a little bit pricey, but the ambience is very austere/bare. But we enjoyed the meal.
Beautiful restaurant with great bar area. Food is really well done - presentation on the plates is beautiful & everything is exceptionally fresh. Food came out within 15 minutes of ordering & Brian was very attentive & helpful with our menu selection.
The food was amazing. I paired a steak with one of their red wines, it was splendid. Plenty of open tables when you walk in. Server was kind & professional. The ambiance was very unique as well. They had Frank Sinatra playing in the background. Will definitely be going back again.
This place is amazing. Great food and the atmosphere is amazing. The staff are great and very welcoming. I highly recommend this place and I will continue to come back. The appetizers are amazing especially with ranch.
I made reservations a week ahead for dinner with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. We arrived and they were having some sort of political rally inside. There were people talking on a loud speaker, everyone was standing and recording and clapping non stop. It was so annoying. It was impossible to celebrate a special romantic night. The host apologized and said they planned this last minute. I thought it was complete rude to not have reached out to someone who made a reservation to inform them that they were gonna be seated during a political event. It put a dent in our night. This place does not communicate with their guest.