50 Best American Restaurants near El Monte

“Clean,Friendly great atmosphere“

“Everyone so nice to us. Really enjoyed the restaurant and its employees“

“Amazing food and even better service! Mayra made me feel right at home while dining. I love supporting this awesome family-owned spot and I'm already planning my next visit for breakfast. 10/10 recommendation for a family outing or a peaceful solo date!“

“Really good place to go eating Mimi is one of the best in this place. Dennys El Monte on the flair.“

“Really good place to go eating Mimi is one of the best in this place. Dennys El Monte on the flair.“

“delicious breakfast at a very good price and a very friendly atmosphere“

“Great food, great prices and generous servings. Friendly staff and good atmosphere“

“Beer dinner excellent love it here would come back this is my 3rd time“

“Breakfast burritos were amazing!“

“took a date there on a weeknight they let me get to my table early to put flowers on the table for m date. the food was great and the drinks were perfect would recommend this place“

“Omg. It’s June 6th and this review is for Easter Sunday Brunch for Alexandros. The Waiter from Greece. Sorry for the delayed review Alexandros that I promised. Food and service here, impeccable, amazing, flawless. Alexandros is an amazing waiter.
Thank you.“

“The asparagus fries. Crispy & not greasy. You can appreciate the asparagus flavor. We split the Thai spicy salad. It was spicy, but the Thai basil & the peanut dressing were the stars. It didn't need the chicken. The best was the ribeye melt. The meat was cooked perfectly.The sourdough was crusted with parmesan. With a side of horseradish that was perfectly paired for this sandwich.“

“Fabulous chicken Sando!!! Absolutely delicious. Everyone is ALWAYS SO FRIENDLY. I try and go as often as I can. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰“

“The food has to be experienced!! It’s high-end in taste and presentation, and the staff are professional but so fun that you feel like you’re with family. They are attentive to detail and will bend over backwards to make sure you have what you need. Service with a smile; this company is pure joy!“

“How did this quirky gem evade my notice for five years?! I guess because they're only open Friday and Saturday. This may be the best restaurant in Pasadena. Inventive creole-inspired food. Everyone raved. Only thing I would change is to have it a little quieter. But our four-top could still converse well.“

“Arcadia location... we went for the Monday pizza deal, it was delicious, Marco provided great professional service, would definitely recommend!“

“Customer service is paramount not only for me, but specially when I am around family. Our server Schaeffer is not only superv to Customer Service but has great personality that makes me feel truly welcome!“

“Great food! 😋 friendly staff“

“Always an amazing time here. Been coming to this location for years now. Service is second to none and food is delicious.“

“Great food and service. Loved the the rooftop dining!“

“The food is amazing. I highly recommend this bistro.“

“Hello This is a good news/bad news review. We frequent Only Place quite often. We probably average about 3 times a month. But it's not unusual to go a couple times in a week. Your food and serving staff are excellent. Among our favorites are Whitney, Bronwyn, Hanna, Jose to name a few. Whitney is especially great! Now the bad news. We were in last Friday and were shocked with the unexpected bright lighting. It was uncomfortably bright. Nobody needs that much light!! And considering the average age of your customers it's even more important to keep the lighting flattering. We had to move from our booth because it was so disconcerting. Please please please change the bulbs in the overhead lights. If you have to squint to see the bulb it's TOO bright. We loved the family atmosphere of Only Place. The new lighting level ruins the atmosphere. We're begging you please return to the previous pleasing level. Thank you“

“I've been going to Pieloon for a few years now and it is THE BEST restaurant in Downey! The food is always fabulous, the portions are large, the service is perfect! I've had appetizers, salads, pastas, steaks, burgers, sandwiches (I'm addicted to the BLT) and many of their specials. My family and I go now 2x a week and have trouble deciding what to get because it's all so good! And the pies...their pumpkin pie is the best I've ever had and the blueberry cheesecake is fabulous...but just wait until fresh peach pie season...I'll gain weight just thinking about it...the fresh peach is the best pie I've ever, EVER had! I love this place and the people who work there!! They're like family now!“

“Salad was tasty . I’ll be back to try burgers they looked amazing .“

“I work right next to this place & I tried it for the first time and can’t get enough of it now it’s nice & quiet & you get a piece of mind while you enjoy your meal I fully recommend 10/10 and the cook and host is nice and make sure I’m good every time I come !!“

“I’ve been 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Service and food is fantastic! Highly recommend Smitty’s Grill.“

“The restaurant is elegantly decorated and has a comfortable atmosphere“

“It had been nearly 15 years since my last visit. I must say the decor is exactly as I remembered. Took 3 minutes to be seated then we were greeted by the most friendly and attentive waiter I’ve EVER had at any restaurant . I’m a huge lover of the cabbage salad so I gorged on a big bowl before dinner. I ordered a medium rare fillet and potato and it was cooked to perfection. I so wish I lived nearby as I would pay it a regular visit. I’m so glad the Clearmans Northwoods inn has not been changed.“

“It was wonderful and the food was delicious. The prices are very affordable. I will be coming back!“

“The lunch experience at this Lazy Dog was phenomenal! The food was delicious and well portioned. Jacob, our waiter, provided stellar service and checked in on us to make sure everything was satisfactory. Definitely recommend coming here for a delicious meal in a chill and friendly environment.“

“Great food and huge portions! The pastrami was fresh, flavorful, and packed with meat. Fries were delicious, and the staff was friendly and fast. Restaurant was clean, and the service was excellent. Definitely one of the best spots for sandwiches and comfort food. Highly recommend!“

“Their Corned Beef sandwich and their Pastrami Sandwich...both DELICIOUS!!!!!“

“JB burgers is my family’s go to place for great hamburgers and fries. Their mixed breakfast burrito hits the spot every time. My kids love the pancakes over any other place. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Monrovia.“

“Stopped by this establishment because my normal breakfast spot was full to the gillz one particular morning. This establishment was pretty darn close to being full and seated us promptly. I was pleasantly surprised by the food which was spot on. I opted for the chicken and waffle which was hearty and sumptuous. While I still consider my go to breakfast spot to be Georgia's bun n burger up the road, I believe I'll keep this diner as a formidable reserve in my back pocket.“

“Nice atmosphere, and good service . Food was okay . Not sure what else to write in order for this to post 🤷🏻‍♀️“

“Terrific staff and innovative cuisine. Small local restaurant who worked hard to keep staff through the pandemic closures with delicious creative take out and who are keeping everyone safe by requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Fresh creative food.“

“Love the food love the place always delicious 🥘“

“Bingo and the Los Angeles Dodgers!“

“Food is so good ! Service is awesome !“

“I used to love to eat here but one of the cooks that's been here for a long time always looks at me side eye because I want my order made the way I like it. I don't like the atmosphere I feel when I go there anymore. They need to learn how to respect their customers order without looking at them crazy.“

“Dog, burgers, drinks and a Tuesday run club, what more do you need!“

“I’ve been going to Towhey’s for over 20 years. I love their breakfast. I love their cheeseburgers. My daughter Micaela used to be a hostess in Alhambra. It’s one of my favorite go to restaurants. I love sitting at the bar. Also when they’re busy it’s a fun place to have dinner.“

“Took the thanksgiving turkey meal to go and overall it was a pretty good platter set up. The turkey was moist and the gravy was flavorful. The cornbread was a bit on the drier side and then the vegetables were pretty bland, but the sauce helped.“

“Had such an amazing experience last nigh ! The food so fresh and delicious prepared to perfection. Everyone was friendly and attentive even the chefs are super cool ! And definitely save room for that cheesecake yummmy ! I'll definitely be back. Thank you all at Colette's 😋😋👌🏼“

“First time there… the food was excellent and the service was great! Friendly and very helpful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Excellent food, great service and environment. Feels homey with gourmet cuisine. Consistently great, we come here about once a month. Drinks are excellent too. Thank you.“

“Some unique flavors and some familiar. Customer service at the bar is unparalleled, like the all-day happy hour pricing. I’m very happy when I come to this place, regardless of what I order.“

“Wow, I was very impressed with the service here at this Danny's in Montebello, the service here was outstanding and the waitress Oly, she was on top of everything and took care of all our needs, I really appreciate and recommend coming here to all my friends and family... ❤️“

“What a hidden gem! This small quaint restaurant delivered some of the best food we had while visiting Pasadena. The flavors in the sauce (basil, olive oil and something else yummy) that surrounded the burrata were absolutely delicious! The lamb/beef/pork bolognese sauce on the spaghetti as well as the duck was excellent. Portions are definitely generous and shareable. Our only regret is we didn’t save room for dessert! Despite being there during the Rose Bowl with lots of people, the service was excellent! So glad we stumbled upon this restaurant via Resy, we’ve saved it in case we come to Pasadena again!! Bravo!!!“