Top Soup Restaurant in San Dimas
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
582 N Lone Hill Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
The restaurant has plenty of parking spaces in the front and the sides of the restaurant. The restaurant has a very large seating capacity extending far back from the fron entrance. The Lunch Menu has a Daily Special. We all had the Daily Special which included soup and salad and pasta dishes. The best part of the lunch menu was the dessert menu there was a large selection so we had to sample them all. They were all very good,
Twisted Sage Cafe & Catering
433 E Foothill Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
On any other day…TSC might be good for others with a predilection for this style of cooking, but today, was not a good experience, and solidified for my family at least that this is not worth the money or time waiting.Wait was about 40 minutes, above the inferred 20-30, which is not being factored in to this review.”, although expediency of cleaning outgoing customer tables could be. There did not appear to be much staff on.First order of business, kids juice. Ordered an apple juice for my daughter. $4 for 6 oz. Refill…another $4 for 6 oz. Other facilities would just refill it, not here. Might suggest refills be a reduced right for kids, maybe $2. It's not breaking the bank and $2 more from recharging is not saving your rent. So water it was…Second, the food. Ordering the pulled pork Benedict. Comes out colorful, near neon orange sauce on two eggs, and a hearty servings of pulled pork. But that's it. No sides, no herbs, no garnish. Just Benedict's.These congealed heaps of food are soggy and bland. The cholula hollaindaise is bland, and the vinegar from the cholula cuts through unpleasantly. Take the best parts of cholula and toss them out, and you're left with vinegar, that's what stands out. The eggs are well cooked, and the pulled pork by itself is great, but soaking through the English muffin left a soggy mess. The flavors don't mesh well. The sauces under seasoned. And it would not hurt to top with chive, or cilantro, or some accompanying herb. The margins to keep an herb on deck is minimal since you would use a splash per dish. This dish really needs some insight.The chicken fried steak. Served with one side of potatos. Now, a smidge of sea salt graces an edge of a couple potato's, but the upcharge for their signature twisted potatoes is a nice touch. Providing your signature potatoes might actually draw other customers in outside an average potato, but make your money how you want to. Other people might buy-in to it…but others who worked the industry know the deal.Potatoes aside, the chicken fried steak is cooked through, but the fry is very weak. The breading has no chew or flake, it's pale and guess what…under-seasoned. Yes, I see a pattern here. The gravy is ok, and can see and taste the beef bits that help offset the…if you have not guessed now…under-seasoned gravy. There is no garnish, no frills. The dish is varying shades of yellow, gray and white. Just visually boring. The aromas were also lacking…on both dishes. The nose knows good food…and this did not uplift the senses to heighten the palates experience.Now, the power went out during our service. This is no one's fault. However, there were zero contingencies to pay the bill outside of cash, which few people carry these days thanks to things like Apple Pay, square, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, etc. however, there were no credit slips to process billing during power outages. This is standard operating procedures at restaurants. You have to plan for these.Behind us was a couple of women, who sat down behind us. They just put there order in right as the power went down. They ordered bloody Mary's. The server said we can't serve you food because the check writer in the kitchen did not get there order in time and since it did not print, they won't be cooking anything. Then presented the bill for the Bloody Mary's. The people at least spoke up and said because they are inconvenienced, the drinks should be comped. The server checked with their manager.This is poor service. The drinks should have been comped immediately for service recovery. You want better reviews and for customers to maybe come back…comp the drinks. It's a tax write off for the business and is good customer appreciation in these events. Hospitality 101.Honestly this cuisine appears to be some contemporary southwest/Tex mex missing core Latin influences from the region that could be spared in to their modern approach. It feels like plenty of recipes over cater to white palates that dumb down the flavors upcharge because they can afford it, but lacks character and authenticity.
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Teriyaki House
1415 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
Really torn on score at this place, but rounding up for reasons I will lay out.Food taste and quality is what I would expect from a fast casual teriyaki restaurant. Not the best I’ve ever had, but very good. 4 stars.Things get better from here. Called in my order since my lunch was short today. Was an easy process, fast and friendly.Arrived shortly after and food was ready to go. Nice lady and everyone greeted you when you walk in. So I get home and open the order. They don’t miss a thing here. I ordered the chicken and beef teriyaki, side shrimp and miso soup. The condiments are what really got me. Pickled cabbage, cucumbers, pickled yellow daikon joust to name a few. I usually alway order hot sauce, but didn’t this time because with have it at home, but they packed that too. Side of teriyaki and cocktail sauce rounded out all the sides. Very rare to get that level of condiments without even asking.Definitely will be returning when I have the teriyaki craving!
Sweet Savory Cafe & Bakery
Frontier Village Shopping Center, 138 W Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
This is the best mom in pop restaurant in the San dimas Clairmont Asuza Diamond Bar walnut area if youre in any of these cities make sure that you stop by here best service its a mom and pop shop run by a family hands down the best chicken veggie soup Ive ever had chunks of real meat the best homemade empanadas they have fresh made cookies try the chocolate chip and to top it all off agua frescas including one that has no sugar and celery for you health nuts Under new ownership as of 4 months ago the new owners are amazing doing a great job 2 thumbs up!!! enhanced covid safety cleansing procedures in place
Papas Best Sandwiches and More
1034 Arrow Hwy unit b, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
When growing up, most of us had that one neighbor whose kitchen had the most hypnotic scents wafting from the windows. This describes my experience each time I open the door at Papas Best Sandwiches and More.My very first visit, I naturally ordered a sandwich, Hot Capicola Pastrami with house spread, and added a cup of soup to go with it. High quality ingredients went into that sandwich and I knew that I would have to come back again and again to try the other options. Then I tasted the soup and it has become an obsession!There are usually a couple of different selections of soup each day but heres a valuable tip: dont wait until after lunch to stroll in for soup because you will likely leave empty handed. This is especially the rule for Friday when all of the regulars know that it is Tomato Soup day. I never in my life thought that I would be raving about, of all things - tomato soup. It really is that good. It is broth-based, as are all of their soups, but is unlike any tomato soup. This is a spicy and extremely flavorful soup; whenever possible, I try to bring home several large cups of it to have in my fridge at my behest.Another favorite is their spicy chorizo and potato soup. A very multi-layered flavor profile and also worthy of having several in the fridge for a soup fix. One really wont be disappointed by any of their soups but the tomato and the spicy chorizo are absolutely top notch.My personal favorite sandwich is still the first sandwich, the Hot Capicola, but highly recommend their signature pulled pork sandwich. This is the home cooking everyone yearns for because this is a small family business built on Papas passion and that is evident in all of the items he prepares.
Lucabella at the Walker House
121 N San Dimas Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
I was there for Valentines day dinner. The food taste and visual experience were excellent. The Walker house itself is a visual experience with a lot of history if you like that sort of thing. Its a museum as well as a restaurant with placards, photos and paintings even in the restaurant areas. They had a special menu for the day with a few selections to make up a three course meal. I had a type of sea bass with asparagus, my date had the duck. We both started with the butternut squash soup and finished with the flourless chocolate cake. The only downside was the portion size. It was likely perfect for most people but Im a somewhat muscular 62 and normally eat more. It was also pricey for the special outing at $65 per person plus drinks and 20% gratuity. It came to about $200 for our evening. You do expect a lot for that but it was never disappointing. At a lower price point or more food quantity it would be 5 stars across the board. I rarely give anything 5. Ill need to try them on a regular day.
Palermo Cafe and Bakery
1124 Via Verde Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
This place is the greatest bakery Ive ever been to! Their paninis are GOD tier (I recommend dipping it in a side of soup, trust me on this.) Youd think theyd only excel in the pastries but literally *everything* they have on their menu is delicious! I was originally introduced to this place by a friend because they got me their lil chocolate bundt cake, and to go in myself and see that it was vegan was SHOCKING. It was the best chocolate cake, vegan or not, Id ever had. Plus, its awesome they offer an inclusive variety of sweets.But what makes a place great isnt JUST the food. Their service is so kind, it felt like I was talking to old friends upon my first time in. Not to mention, the interior is so clean and minimalistic. I cannot recommend this place enough. Plus! Theyre near a small park so you can eat with a view!A million/10, please go!
Sushiya
536 W Bonita Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
Updated Review on my 4th visit. Moving from 5 star to 3 star. The food quality has gone down, bulgogi was burnt. Timing of food coming to the table was horrible. My wifes sashimi didnt arrive until everyone had finished their food and she never received her miso soup. My sushi rolls, ordered as an appetizer, came well after the entree.The restaurant was well staffed and although it was a Saturday night, it wasnt too busy. I watched as manager(s), servers, and sushi chef were casually talking with each other while food orders waited to be expedited to tables.Disappointed as this had become my favorite Japanese place. Ill wait at least a month or two to try one last time as our first two visits were wonderful. Again this is our fourth visit in total. My 3rd visit in early June was just okay.I want this place to be good! Fingers crossed ?Original review from May 2022:Great new place for Japanese cuisine in San Dimas. The food was fresh and very tasty, even my 3 year old loved it! We had teriyaki beef and salmon, and beef bulgogi along with a crunch roll. We will definitely be back, and were bringing family and friends!Awesome service too!
O Sushi & Grill
1126 Via Verde, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
I moved to the area about 4 years ago when I first tried this restaurant and honestly, I was not impressed during my first visit. I distinctly remember trying it again during the pandemic. I had oysters that time and they were horrible so I thought I would never go back. However, its close to home and very convenient for me so I decided to give it another chance, post-pandemic, and it was excellent. Ive been back 4 or more times after that and the restaurant has been consistently great so I am glad that I gave it another chance. The sushi has been so fresh, the rolls are delicious, the service is fast & friendly, and the atmosphere is very quaint. There are some other local sushi restaurants that have more of a party vibe with loud music, which I like on occasion, but I like coming here sometimes for a nice, peaceful meal with the family without having to wait in a long line, even during peak hours.During my last visit we had the spicy garlic edamame, miso soup, albacore sashimi, Summer roll (crab meat wrapped with tuna, salmon, albacore, no rice), Sunset Action roll (salmon, crab meat, avocado, albacore on top), and the Sweet 16 (lightly fried red snapper with spicy crab on top of a shrimp tempura roll). All of them were delicious, but my favorite was the Summer roll.