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The Derby is currently open Wednesday through Sunday for Take-Out only starting at 4pm. You may order food to go from our Take-Out menu. In addition, you may order quality ingredients from us to cook meals at home using our Market menu.
*** Our regular menus are temporarily unavailable ***
The Derby World Famous Restaurant located in Arcadia, California is an upscale dining establishment serving mouth watering cuisine to the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities. Since 1922, The Derby has been delighting race fans with delicious food, an inviting ambiance, and excellent service. Join us today for an amazing dining experience...
George Woolf envisioned his Derby Restaurant to be a gathering place for jockeys and race fans. It was planned as a source of retirement earnings that would allow him to reflect back on his hall of fame career. Each wall, adorned with memorabilia of prestigious horses and races, would cause diners to revisit glorious wagers and harrowing photo finishes. This vision has been fulfilled by the Sturniolo Family, who not only serve the food that delights customers, but also preserve the atmosphere made great by its connection to the sport of kings.
In every era, fans delight to eat in restaurants of great athletes and celebrities. When Woolf purchased The Derby in 1938, he was at the top of his game. Racing had no competition from Super Bowls and television hype. It dominated much public radio interest and many daily newsprint inches. Even movie-house newsreels reported the preparation and conclusion of high stakes and match races. The $100,000 Stakes Race, the Santa Anita Handicap, was the richest prize in racing at the time. All these elements made Woolf a legend, and The Derby was where he could hold court away from the track. Who wouldn't want to be served in the eatery of one of the most recognized athletes of the day? Continue reading...
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To purchase a Gift Card from The Derby, come by the restaurant during any one of our normal operating hours or simply Contact Us by email. Gift Cards are also available at Costco Wholsale in Azusa and San Dimas.
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We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary last night at this famous Arcadia gem. The atmosphere is old-school with the walls lined with Santa Anita Racetrack history...
By Leslie G. from Arcadia, CA
If you're into steak you won't find a better place period. I've eaten here three times and each time the service was A+, everyone was super friendly and so attentive I...
By Joseph S. from Covina, CA
Such a great atmosphere! Food was great, but the service was outstanding!!! Thank you for being so accommodating and making us feel at home! Will definitely come back...
By LARUGI P. from Pasadena, CA
Any restaurant, no matter how good, is only as good as its service.. Our server, Tim, is head and shoulders above them all! Personable, attentive and knowledgeable, he rates 6...
By TAMMY R. from Glendora, CA
By far my favorite restaurant ever. & my family's favorite too! Always a great experience from start to finish. Everyone there is extremely nice and polite. They start you...
By STEPHANIE H. from Temple City, CA
When in the mood for a good steakhouse dinner, this place fits the bill. Why drive farther away to get a good filet mignon? They do a great job with getting the meat cooked to...
By CYNDIE C. from Monrovia, CA
Went on a Saturday night for the first time and the atmosphere is great if you want to have a romantic or intimate dinner. The staff are very good and the food is great. I had...
By REX B. from Chino Hills, CA
Hubby and I live in Arcadia and we save this restaurant for special occasions. This time was for our wedding anniversary. Barbara was our server and she was so cute and met our...
By P Z. from Arcadia, CA