50 Best American Restaurants near Sierra Madre

“The food is absolutely amazing and the chorizo did not disappoint. My husband and friends loved it too. 5 stars!“

“Excellent ambience and perfect place for Family. Good food, friendly people.“

“It's become a yearly meeting place for my friends and I to meet here at this lovely and quaint establishment. I love coming into Sierra Madre, a tiny gorgeous little place that lets me forget the hustle and bustle of the city. The restaurant itself is cozy and the service awesome. The food is delicious and tastes fresh. I have had the mushroom risotto and the chicken dish that was fabulous. The salads are also fresh, light and tasty. The desserts were wonderful. Not heavy, not powerful sweet, just perfect. I had the creme burlee on one occasion and the brownie on another. We have tried other restaurants in the area, but for me this is my go-to when in Sierra Madre.“

“Best Nashville hot chicken around. Slaw was great. The pickles and sauce were so good. Fries look amazing but I did not try them this time. Friendly and fun staff. Finding seating was a little hard/ weird but we were seated before our food was ready. They have awesome pebble ice but no soda on tap. Just cans! Only downfall but the amazing food makes up for it.“

“The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating... they called before we arrived to discuss the notes we entered when booking, and continued to perform at that level throughout. Food was very good, nice ambience, really all in all a lovely experience.“

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

“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.“

“Terrific restaurant. Great food in an inviting atmosphere. Exceptional pancakes and coffee. The service was notable for a diner. The seating was comfortable, and the replicas of famous paintings was cool. It is worth mentioning again that the pancakes are head and shoulders above any other that I've tried. I would go out of my way to return to Russell's.“

“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“

“Really fabulous experience. We were visiting and stumbled upon this place by accident because the smell caught our nose. Service was great, and the chef was excellent and kind. He does a rotating menu based on the seasons so ingredients are seasonal and very fresh. The dishes were refreshing, flavorful, interesting and not too heavy. We ordered the waldorf salad, grilled sourdough (so good), tuna crudo, aguachile, and risotto (amazing). Wanted to try the griddle cake but they were out. Also you must get the strawberry shortcake for dessert if its in season, we ate it so quick and savored every bite. Thank you to the team at Holy Saints, we’ll 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!“

“Was super happy with our dinner at Hippo. Every dish was delicious. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower starters had excellent flavors. All the pastas we tried had incredible depth of flavor without being overly heavy or greasy. The hippo rolls and table focaccia were excellent and the chicken thighs were to die for. Only thing that was lackluster was the passion fruit gelato. Fun vibe, lots of seating, and great service!“

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

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

“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.“

“It was awesome that it was open late, very busy even then. Fun crowd, lively bar, and patrons. My vegetarian burger tasted so good, almost as if it was off the grill. The waitress was attentive and double-checked for food allergies before serving walnut pesto. Afterward, the bartender on duty broke a glass, and the room fell silent; then everyone laughed and cheered on! ?

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian red beet and quinoa burger was the bomb! Great texture and flavor.

Dietary restrictions: The waitress notified us about possible allergens in the food.“

“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.“

“It was wonderful! Historic surroundings (ask about it). The staff provided assistance with the menu and offered valuable suggestions. The service was great and pizza was quickly delivered without compromise. Created with quality ingredients and crust with a nice chew. I highly recommend this one.“

“We love JB Burgers. Why? For one, the food is great. I get a steak sandwich all the time. No mayo, due to a diet constraint. Sometimes I'll get a bowl of chili ... or if I'm in the mood, I'll get a stack of french toast with my steak sandwich. Yes, that's a lot of food!

Steak sandwich - The french roll is good. The steak is a nice piece of meat and it has great flavor. They put tomatoes and lettuce. The tomatoes are good. The lettuce adds a crisp crunch, but there's a lot of white lettuce. The steak sandwich is a must!

My better half gets a guacamole burger. Tasty and the guac adds some healthiness AND the creamy texture replaces mayo, 1000 Island or any other sauce that's not healthy.

The chili is good! When it's chilly or on a rainy day, it's good comfort food!

French Toast - this is good stuff. They give you a lot and it's made well. Taste is really good and they use a thicker bread - yummm!

Now to the wonderful staff! 95% of the time we've had good to exceptional service. I order inside the restaurant - makes sense since we're eating inside. One time, this gal told me I could not order inside and she made me go outside to order. I told her I order inside all the time, but she didn't want to listen. I almost left, but I saw the familiar faces there, so I ordered outside. The next time I saw her there, she let me order inside.

I try to get to JB's at least once a week. They're my go to!

I highly recommend JB Burgers!“

“This restaurant has a large variety of different dishes to order from. I haven't been there for over 25 years and the food was excellent back then for breakfast. Excellent service and great company with old friends.“

“Great food, casual atmosphere and outdoor space where the kids can run around. Validated parking for 75 minutes in the playhouse parking structure as well. Great to stop by Vromans or the zero waste store across the street if you need to rub a quick errand also.“

“Holy cow I can't say enough wonderful things about AltaEats. Discovered them through their pandemic-era Roasties (cooked food to take home and eat) and we're still doing it with them now. The potatoes and green beans were so good last night (heaping portions!) that there were none leftover this morning for breakfast. The flank steak was cooked to absolute perfection. Their bread is the perfect complement to everything else. Highly recommended. Lovely people, too.“

“Delicious, stupendous, fun-filled evening with convivial personalities always attending to our needs. Owner Kari is delightful and you will have the warmest hospitality warm welcoming while noshing on the most delicious choice of grub!! No slacking here; food is beautifully prepared by co-owner Kevin with farm fresh to table delights, whatever is in season and at its peak of freshness. Hubby and I so highly recommend and we don't say that lightly- we aren't always the easiest to please with all our fussy requests. None ever needed here as we will take each and every dish just as Kevin prepares it. Hoping they can host our daughter & future son-in-laws reception!! Can't imagine on giving their guests anything short of delightful and scrumptious selections!! Check schedule as they often are hosting weddings, parties, and such with no wonder why!!“

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

“4 of us ate at the new Craft at LA Live but I can't find it here so recommending them on the Pasadena location. This was the second night they had been open last Saturday. Service was outstanding. Judy did a terrific job taking care of us and the head chef and owner cam by to welcome us. Food was outstanding too. Great place.“

“Great food. Good place to eat“

“This morning I had an amazing waitress, her name is Michelle. She was pretty busy but she did a wonderful job giving good service and seemed positive instead of being stressed. She was on it and hustling. I was impressed to see her working at a fast pace and yet still giving her tables all the attention they needed. She is definitely a hardworking young lady.“

“The Braised Beef and Mushrooms with Mashed Potatoes . Mashed potatoes were so creamy I could had eaten a whole bowl of it by itself but Beef and mushrooms Just took it to whole other level“

“Nothing less than top quality food very chill and relaxed atmosphere and a dynamic chef a true recipe for success.“

“Well let see i went around 11:30 ish sat at the bar. The girl/ bartender was great and friendly. I think her name is Jessica C ( at least that’s what my receipt says?) Drinks were on point! Definitely recommend going around this time.“

“A huge pastrami on rye, hit the spot!
Back for a pastrami dip and an orange blast, wow. This is a must visit whenever I'm in town!
The place is a real blast from the past, they don't do it like this much any more. I want to try some other sandwiches but I can't pass up that pastrami!!!“

“This was our 1st time here!!!! Omg love this place! Everything was awesome, food, the service, friendly atmosphere! Mary was our waitress, she was great with all of her suggestions her service was amazing! Juan one of the cooks here Is a friend of mine and he did not disappoint! Thanks again! Can't wait to come back for more!!!“

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

“I started dining at Twohey’s in 1977. Today’s visit was nostalgic. I had a wonderful eggs Benedict breakfast. While I didn’t order the hot fudge sundae this time, I will next time for sure. And there will be a next time for sure“

“I recently visited Luminaries and had an exceptional experience thanks to Lee's outstanding service! The food was impeccable, But what truly made our evening shine was Lee's attentive and friendly care.

Five stars aren't enough ,I'd highly recommend Luminaries and Lee to anyone seeking top-notch dining and exceptional service!☺️?“

“always great food. today a problem with the fish and chips. over cooked and dry“

“Very good food, and great cocktails. Wait staff was friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our experience.“

“The best food and best service“

“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.“

“In Rosemead after going to Walmart, we ate out here for breakfast. Checking out the new place and how the food was well-cooked and delicious, and portions were sensible, not over the top. The members of staff who looked after us on consecutive and were really nice - attentive without being overbearing. This is a obviously a well -run branch of Dennys with good chefs, and friendly staff resulting in happy customers. We also thought this was pretty good value for money, considering the current state of many families“

“the food is always good, I love the salad bar. Venus was my server and she did a great job, friendly and attentive, food came out quick.

Parking: there is plenty of parking available and it is open not hard to get in and out of parking lot“

“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.“

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

“? Half price wine BOTTLE on Wednesdays ?

I miss their Sam Adams on draft, but at least they still offer their crazy Schooner size. It's fun to drink out of that giant goblet.

Go on Friday evenings too! Happy Hour! ??

As for food, my favorite dish is the shrimp tacos with those black beans on the side. I could have sworn there were three tacos in the order and now there are only two. Hmmm... ??“

“The best dog place in SoCal“

“Food and service are good, but can be slow at peak times. Overall, the restaurant is a good option but offers limited parking. Be careful not to park next door as signs indicate cars will be towed for overpriced fees. I ordered the chilaquiles plate, would recommend.“

“Delicious breakfast/brunch spot in the South Pasadena area. Breakfast burrito was a little greasy but delicious in its own right. Omelette could’ve been well done but didn’t stop the eggs from being nice and creamy. mint lemonades also are unique and tasty for the Pasadena heat around this time of the year.

Outside area is nice and spacious, plenty of shade and shrubbery all around to give it a welcoming atmosphere. Worth a visit in the area.“

“Absolutely AMAZING! Matthew was our server and was so knowledgeable about not only the menu, but also the history of the company. We also received a visit from Delaney to check in on us and welcome us as first time visitors. I’m leaving here FULL (because I ate everything) and feeling like this is my new “home away from home”. Highly recommend the chicken salad and the tortilla soup. This place is now a regular stop for me and I will try to be patient until they decide to open a location in Phoenix.“