FrontRunner at Santa Anita Park

FrontRunner at Santa Anita Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Emily

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cost is high but not surprising, service was great.
   

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   CoachSG

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a great time watching races and visiting with old and new friends. The shrimp and clam chowder was a tasty mix. Also had chicken Caesar which was super flavorful. In all candor, not enough chicken, too garlicky and drenched in dressing(ease it up chef). Service is friendly and they try, though not nearly a speedy service experience. Given you’re there for a number of races, don’t expect to be in a rush. My favorite serve is Aurora. She is simply a special phenomenal energy and spirit.
   

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   Anonymous

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The FrontRunner isn’t meant for dates. It’s only if you like horse racing.
   

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   Dayattheraces

   Orange County16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always have a great time at the Frontrunner. The staff all work very hard to ensure that the food orders are correct & that they get to our tables as soon as they are prepared. We enjoyed the delicious Macho Mary to start, and ordered the meat & cheese plate, the warm artichoke dip with pita bread, and the giant Bavarian soft pretzel. All were very tasty! The only thing we were disappointed in was the so-called 'bread basket'. They used to have wonderful sourdough rolls, along with pretzel roll & an oat bran roll or brown bread roll. There was a thin crispy cheese cracker, one roll (cold) and hard, and just wasn't worth spending money on. I understand they have to account for food costs, but they can do without the cracker & put in two rolls at least so we can share, and make one that nice sourdough one!
   

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   Doug

   Greater Boston5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 6, 2020

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Made my reservation two 1/2 months in advance, was seated in the second to last row. To start my day off, after I was seated, a couple came to my table and told me I was sitting at their table so I had to go back downstairs to tell them they seated me at a table already occupied. Service was slow and I would not return.
   

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   BKGee

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 23, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Service and food not up to Santa Anita's usual good standards. Sorry. May be it will be better next time.
   

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   richardC

   San Diego9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We always enjoy the Front Runner. Their quesadilla 'special' needs to be put on the menu permanently. The website says'business casual' dress but unfortunately, many people dress like they are the horse groomers. The attire needs to upgraded to keep it a 'special' restaurant
   

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   LauraG

   Los Angeles5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   for watching races. Menu is pretty limited. This time server was excellent. Last time server was sub-par
   

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   BridgetB

   Palm Springs7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Frontrunner at Santa Anita is a spectacular venue for dining and watching thoroughbred horses run thrilling races. The menu changes a lot and they just keep finding new treasures to prepare, ours was a chicken and shrimp quesadilla that was loaded with scrumptious ingredients, and heavy on the chicken & shrimp!! It was a fabulous day from beginning to end. The only bummer was the really loud birthday group near us. They brought a dozen kids and Santa Anita racetrack really isn’t for kids. At least not in Frontrunner.
   

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    ThomasH

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Best steak ever
    

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