Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in San Gabriel Valley

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in San Gabriel Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Asayoru Maid Cafe

4.9

4.9 (23)

$31 to $50

Creative Japanese

Monterey Park

About the restaurant

Asayoru Maid Cafe is LA’s permanent brick and mortar maid cafe! Here, at Asayoru, you can…
⭐️Experience high energy performances!
⭐️Meet charming and talented maids!
⭐️Enjoy magical-tasting comfort foods!
Be part of the moe moe magic!
Welcome home, Masters and Princesses! ♡

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Christina

Dined on May 11, 2025

I love this place. Their burger is delicious and the omurice is so fluffy now compared to when they were in Arcadia and soft opening!!

Tutti Mangia

4.8

4.8 (2095)

$31 to $50

Italian

Claremont

About the restaurant

Tutti Mangia serves authentic regional Italian fare for the discerning diner, specializing in certified U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, chops, fresh seafood and fine wines, all in an exquisite cosmopolitan ambiance.

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Vanessa

Dined on May 10, 2025

Food was amazing as always. We had a great server and she recommended some really good drinks.

Bistro Na’s

4.7

4.7 (227)

$31 to $50

Asian

San Gabriel

About the restaurant

A Chinese Fine Dining culinary journey
Enclosed within the dwellings of a formal Chinese courtyard with its surroundings meticulously harmonized with opulent bamboo trim and high-hanging soft lights, diners at Bistro Na’s will find themselves ventured through time back to the last imperial dynasty of China while enjoying full tranquility under the ritualistic environment. In Bistro Na’s, diners will embark on a stunning journey to the heart of Imperial Chinese culinary experience.

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TiffanyVIP

Dined on May 10, 2025

Great food, everything that we had was excellent! No complaint whatsoever

Gus's BBQ - Claremont

4.6

4.6 (849)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Claremont

About the restaurant

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed in the iconic Claremont Packing House, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest.

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Jessie

Dined on May 18, 2025

Outstanding! In everyway….. Food was some of the best BBQ I’ve ever had Service was outstanding…. Food was brought out quickly and every dish looked amazing. Our server was incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that we all had what we needed and our drinks were refilled. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some excellent recommendations that we really enjoyed. One detail (among many others) that stood out to me right away was the quality and presentation of thier kids menu items. Gus’s BBQ is a place that makes you want to come back again and again. In fact we enjoyed it so much that we reserved a table for breakfast tomorrow. If you haven’t been to Gus’s BBQ I would encourage you to put it on the “bucket list”

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

4.5

4.5 (1245)

$30 and under

American

Monterey Park

About the restaurant

Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.

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Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

Asked my girlfriend out here and the experience was amazing, when we entered no one was at the front desk so instead of waiting we took the opportunity to take photos here and honestly it was worth the wait so then we got seated, we were recommended some drinks i got the one in a melon, and ordered fried oysters, birria empenadas, flat iron steak, and the seafood pasta, all of it was 10/10 experience was 9/10, and our waitress gave us a celebratory cake so we really appreciate it.

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Pomona Valley Mining Company

4.5

4.5 (3029)

$50 and over

American

San Dimas / La Verne

About the restaurant

The Pomona Valley Mining Co. is a traditional American Steakhouse that provides Guests with an exciting and tranquil night out inside of a faithfully recreated Gold Rush Era mining mill. We serve quality, aged-beef, tender poultry and fresh seafood alongside hearty soups, seasonal produce and rich desserts. The Saloon, the Mining Co.'s cocktail lounge, turns out thoughtfully crafted cocktails as well as Prohibition Era classics with an impressive whiskey selection to help you discover your next favorite. With a view unlike any other in the Pomona Valley, we promise your journey "Up The Hill" will result in a night of relaxation and fun you'll never forget.

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jodi

Dined on May 24, 2025

Great views and awesome food! Recommend the steaks…so mouth watering and perfect! Great service and great cocktails

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Vaca Brunch & Beyond

4.5

4.5 (9)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Baldwin Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vaca Brunch & Beyond, where we bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your breakfast and brunch table. Our journey began with a passion for authentic Mexican cuisine and a desire to create a unique dining experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Nestled in the heart of Baldwin Park, California, our restaurant is a haven for food enthusiasts seeking delicious, wholesome meals in a welcoming atmosphere.

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Roger

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

Best brunch ive ever been too. Best food. Best service. Great time there. Great prices. Forsure will be back!

Benihana - Santa Anita, CA

4.3

4.3 (2845)

$30 and under

Japanese

Arcadia

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Judith

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Every time we get chef Chris we have a great time and he’s always spot on with the food. We always enjoy going to this location, besides the struggle of parking on weekends.

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Experience

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - West Covina

4.3

4.3 (58)

$30 and under

American

San Gabriel

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Brandi

Dined 6 days ago

The waitress was amazing! Great, great service! It was less crowded on this day (Memorial Day), so I don’t know if that was a factor. Everyone picked different food items and they all came out delicious! For instance, I got an Enlightened Mediterranean Chicken Bowl. Never had it before, but I enjoyed it! The chicken was so yummy too! Definitely having it again.

Gaucho Grill - West Covina

4.2

4.2 (200)

$30 and under

Argentinean

Covina

About the restaurant

We host a celebration of contemporary Argentine cuisine and the tradition, values, and culture of the Gaucho lifestyle. We take pride in providing our guests with an authentic experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for social and business lunches, entertaining dinners, and fun celebrations. Established in 2016. Gaucho Grill USA began its operation in Hollywood, CA in the early 1990's. The earliest restaurants practiced traditional Argentine cuisine and have been quite successful as a result. The newest location in Downey, CA unveils a new, contemporary approach to fine Argentine steaks, cuisine, and libations. Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse in Downey has a fully-operating bar and nightlife which perfectly complements the already fervent environment within its walls.

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Joe

Dined on May 18, 2025

The staff was very good during our family visit. The food was good. The overall experience was 5 stars.

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Experience

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