50 Best American Restaurants near San Gabriel

“Really nice environment… staff is really respectful and always on top of things… food is really good.. I’ve never had a bad experience here.. I highly recommend“

“Great service! Go Dodgers 🧢⚾️“

“BOG, Wa Sai Watermelon, Strawberry Basil Ginger Lemonade!“

“Visited in 2021 without a reservation and was luckily seated at the bar. The bartender was very hospitable. 13-course is a lot, but it's nice that you can eat at your own pace and the lemonade with alc-free beer combo beats the fattiness of wagyu(it does literally melt in your mouth.)“

“One of the best meals that I have had!“

“The chicken and the customer service are so good, I was getting cucked by one of the employees and I made sure to thank him before I left. Will be coming back ?“

“love the Quality of Food😍😍😍“

“Amazing food. Plate licking sauces, organic,locally sourced food. Korean fusion. Did I mention organic pickled everything. Enzyme rich food. Beyond healthy. Humble little hope in the wall run by a husband and wife team. Dude went to Korea to study with the most famous vegan nun chef in Korea. A must go to for anyone who loves food and especially loves fusion with organic and very well priced. He should charge Much more but they don’t.“

“After our Altadena house burned down, we relocated to Barker Block and absolutely love being so close to Manuela. We used to have a fire table like yours, so dining here always carries a sense of home. Last night we brought friends, and they said, ‘This makes it hard to go out to eat in Monrovia—our restaurants cut corners with cheap ingredients and fast turnover.’ What your chefs create is the opposite: dishes with not just incredible flavor but extraordinary texture and detail. Their expertise is off the charts, and I highly recommend.“

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

“Breakfast goals achieved! Generous portions, delicious homemade biscuits, and an omelette that could serve two. Friendly staff made it even better. My favorite meal done right 💕☕“

“I've been there once and it was fine last time. The cocktails were quick and the atmosphere was good. Overall, it was pretty good“

“I really want to give it five stars and I may come again in the future. The food is great, to be honest, the pork shoulder and mushroom rice is enough.“

“This cozy little place had such a great vibe, and the food completely won us over. Every dish was packed with flavor, and the cocktails were creative, fun, and seriously delicious. It was one of those meals where everything just came together perfectly. Already telling friends they need to check this spot out because it's the kind of place you'll want to visit again and again.“

“I grew up in this area 68 years ago and now live out of State. My family has a nearby home. While visiting, we stumbled on the Heights and they are the bomb! 5 stars hands down! They have excellent sandwiches among other great dishes. The sandwich rolls are the most delicious crispy French bread you ever had! They don't skimp on the sandwich contents no matter which one you choose. Oscar provides outstanding counter service and even let's me change out a few ingredients at no additional charge! Ignore any line, this place is worth any wait.
I would post my sandwich but it was so good I already finished it.“

“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“

“We had such a wonderful time. Amazing wine & terrific food!“

“Bit of a long wait but we expect that on a Sunday morning. All family members, including kids, cleaned their plates. My veggie omelette was solid. Reminded me of an omelette bar! But the real star of the show was the hashbrowns. I’ll be thinking about them for the rest of the week lol. Our server was very nice. Honestly, all staff were friendly. We’ll be back. Oh, and my kids both highly recommend the chocolate chip pancakes! 😌“

“Wonderful spot!
The food is excellent!
I had their burger and it was superb!
Delicious!
The service is great…so warm! Felt as if I were having a terrific meal at a friend’s or favorite family member’s place!
Highly recommend!!“

“I love the food here. Everything was delicious. We ordered the bread and butter, the kale salad, the clams and mussels, and spaghetti. The spaghetti noodles are made in-house. The butter is made in-house. The kale salad was soo good. The clams and mussels were in a very delicious sauce. We will be back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“The food is always exquisitely delicious and Dave and Rick and Francisco, Carlos, Rueben and CLyde always make you feel welcome.“

“Ordered the off-menu Pomodoro pasta and it did not disappoint. The tomato and petit basil sauce was bright, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The wax beans were a standout - snappy and bright with serrano chile, toasted hazelnuts, and a tangy Frenchie vinaigrette. The garden lettuces were crisp and well dressed with radish vinaigrette, fresh dill, walnuts, and shallots. Good vibe, happy staff, great mix of flavors. The orange wine pairing tied it all together. Highly recommend Updated from previous review on 2026-03-29“

“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.“

“Fantastic service. The specialties and house signature food and drink are fabulous. I had the braised short rib and the house dirty martini. Delicious. Also please try the truffle deviled eggs, Brussels sprouts and truffle fries. Love this place.“

“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... ❤️“

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

“The staff is great and friendly. The food is delicious!“

“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 Great place Definitely will return“

“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!“

“Delicious !! Enjoyed the East Los atmosphere..😋💞“

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

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

“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“

“This might not be a huge place, but the quality of the food. Every single item we tried, the BRISKET is 100/10, the sausage, the beans, the mac n cheese, everything on the menu is simply to lick your fingers. Please do go and you'll have one of the best BBQ you will ever find in the LA area, without a doubt.“

“The food was delicious and a great place to dine. Next time bring some friends and enjoy the food“

“Ok Pastrami Dip is my suggested order to treat yourself here. BUT I saw a couple gentlemen get their order of pastrami and chili fries, oh, my. Gotta bring 3 friends to help me eat it all. Must try thst my next visit to The Hat. And free refills on drinks. Very generous.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“They may take a little while to make their sandwiches but it’s worth the wait. Fresh, delicious sandwiches. You could have a dozen that they won’t hurt your stomach at all.
They have a lot of options, cold or hot; they’re all great. If you have the chance try the breakfast sandwiches; they’re bomb.
The guys are always nice even though they’re super busy. Drinks are great too, I always order Hibiscus and not only it’s super refreshing but not too sweet. I wish they offered coffee in the morning but other than that, this place is great 👍🏻“

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

“The best French food in LA. Chef is outstanding. Staff incredible. So yourself a favor. Go.“

“I liked the Mezzo Band and singers very much. Thanks for the national atmosphere!“

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