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California, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Downey
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Downey. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program, and is the hometown of Richard and Karen Carpenter. It is also the home of the oldest still operational McDonald's restaurant in the world. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 111,779
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10. Pieloon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Natsy42
All American brunch place. You can tell it's been around for awhile. I had an omelet and it was fine but not the best I've had. My friend didn't really like hers. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I don't think I'd eat there again. Kind of expensive for quality of food.
9. In-N-Out Burger
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
At In-N-Out Burger, quality is everything. Stop by to enjoy our menu of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries and shakes. In-N-Out makes fast food the old fashioned way.
Reviewed By fyremaven
There are a couple of other In N Out restaurants within a few minutes drive so I would definitely say to check those out if you don't want to be frustrated by the line here. Because of the way the parking lot is configured you will frequently be hanging out of the lot into the street which is not only un safe but it is downright scary. Food quality is typical for most In n Outs, yummy, cheerful, good food most every time. The problem is the location. I still give it five stars because the food is great and service is never a problem. Just that line...ugh. There's another location (brand new) on Alondra near Home Depot and their line situation is much better and definitely OFF the street at all times so you will feel a lot safer. Do not go to the location on Pioneer, even worse line situation than this one.
8. Dal Rae
Overall Ratings
4 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By PineappleShagette
We came her for a special treat and were not disappointed. Treated like Queens. From having our Cesar salad tossed table side to the fish prepared to perfection, this is old school Hollywood in a very swanky little nook of Pico Rivera. The interior and exterior is a nod to the past. Every inch was something delightful to behold. We can't wait to come back again!!
7. Stox Restaurant and Bakery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By lenak63
We decided to meet our niece, visiting from Connecticut, here. The service was good, the food delicious. It was nice to be able to hear one another's conversation.
6. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By PTRBIGEBA364WC
This is my periodical review of BJâs as I visit this particular restaurant once a year. In a good sense, it hasnât changed. Itâs consistent and dependable as related to presentation, taste, and value. I had the Great White pizza, BBQ chicken salad, and a Vanilla Creme soda. All excellent! Give it a try!
5. Bob's Big Boy Broiler
Overall Ratings
4 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By PTRBIGEBA364WC
Just flew into town for training and to visit family/friends. I decided to take my son to Bob's for breakfast. It's his first time and I have eaten at this restaurant since my elementary school years. Excellent service and portions. Great choice! Have to visit again . . . maybe during a cruise night. Check out this classic diner and relive the past in the present.
4. Marketplace Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By ninadigianni
This place is seriously overrated. I took my family here and we order several dishes. After 20 minutes of waiting the waitress who never even introduced herself told us they were out of salmon and quinoa. We replaced it with chicken but that also took another 30 minutes. We made friends with the table next door who also waited more then an hour for their food and experience the same issue of having to reorder something else. I donât get why the cashier is not aware of the items out of stock, itâs idiotic to allowed people to order then be force to order something they really donât want. If it wasnât because the rest of my party had already eaten some appetizers and salad I would have gone somewhere else. The table next door ask to speak to the manager, he or she never came while we were there. The place is chaotic and loud. Worse then that, the floor was filthy, the tables messy and due to the crowd and lack of employees it looked like a cheap mall food court. The food is good but not worth the wait or the lack of service. In my opinion the menu is good but useless if they are not going to keep their inventory full. I wanted to give this place a chance based on the reviews but this is California, we thrive on delicious food and fantastic service. I wonât be coming back here and definitely wonât recommend it to anyone.
3. Pop's Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RolandFinn
If you feel assaulted by corporate restaurants and color design consultants and frozen food prepared 3 states away and shipped to be warmed or microwaved, then Pop's Cafe is a great alternative. This is how all small restaurants used to be before they were owned by financial conglomerates. While I ate there, I didn't ask to meet "Pop's," but I'm pretty sure there must be one. If not now, then at one time. This place is small and there might be a wait on weekend days, but it's worth it. This is food prepared to taste good and not just to fill one's stomach. The day I was there I was craving oatmeal with a side of sausage and that's what I got. But, I was looking at the other conventional breakfasts going by and saw that they were looking excellent. This is a place not to be missed. Make a special trip to go there if you are in the neighborhood.
2. Chris' & Pitt's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Norjeff2
Place has solid food but nothing that would qualify as gourmet. I had the beef barely soup which was good but very salty. My son had a burger which he liked. The best part were the fries. Nicer than fast food but they are relatively cheap. Atmosphere was casual and clean. Worth giving a try if you want pub type food.
1. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 71 reviews
Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Reviewed By GoodKarmaTraveler
Five of us had a long dinner, not because of the service (that was EXCELLENT) but because we talked so much and ordered a lot. The best part was at the end when we ordered an apple huckleberry pie and it was heavy on the apples and very light on the huckleberries. I teased the waitress that her tip would be based on how many huckleberries we found, and at the end, she came out with a little dish of huckleberries that she found on her search in the freezer! Cutest thing ever. I even gave her a hug upon departure. The food was very good, the atmosphere was great, getting to know our new friends in such a place was a wonderful, but our waitress was a pure delight. I wish I could remember her name. Nakeene or Nikaa or some unusual name. Two syllables I know.
