Taylor's Steakhouse - La Canada

06/27/09

Best buy steakhouse

by yesenia at Citysearch

Best buy steakhouse

Delicious steak

First Impression was not the best.

I never write a review but this place deserves a rating.

I consider myself a streak lover. I had had steaks from all over the world. We were debating go to Taylor's or Maestro but from looking at the menus Taylor's would give me more value for my buck and great quality.

On to the food when I first walked, it seems outdated but that did not matter once the food arrived. I had made reservation but did not need them when I arrived I was seated me immediately. I had the rib eye special:

8 OZ. OMAHA RIBEYE

WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Fresh Vegetable and Potato

*The server had recommended having the peppercorn sauce on the side that was a great idea. It tasted better on its own. Even the veggies and potatoes were perfect. The carrots has a juicy, slightly sweet I loved. Even the mashed potatoes tasted really. It was phenomenal I have had my share of steaks and then this one was juicy, tender and full of flavor.

MY husband ordered:

TOURNEDOS OF BEEF: Filet Mignon 29.95

Jumbo Mushroom Caps - Bearnaise

I have never liked filet mignon but after trying this entree, I love filet mignon amazing how marvelous it could taste with the appropiate chef. Totally will go back next time we are in town. I very highly recommend this restaurant to anyone the food was so worth it. Our tab was less than $100 and that was for two entrees, two deserts, and a beer. Thumbs up do not let appearances turn you away. The server was great

• Pros: Delicious steak
• Cons: First Impression was not the best.

12/12/08

Worst Service EVER!

by Sevana at Citysearch

My husband and I went to have dinner on a Saturday night. We understood that we did not have reservations so the hostess started a waiting list. Not to mention we had to wait 10 minutes before she got off the phone and did not even make eye contact nor greeted us properly. We sat and waited for about 20 minutes. We were still calm and waiting for out table being understanding that we did not make reservations. However, another couple came in without reservations and found out that there was a waiting list. They threw a fit! and explained to the hostess that "it is not acceptable". Apparently the couple had called to see how long the wait was before but never made reservations. I heard the entire conversation as I was sitting right next to the hostess -still waiting. The hostess immediately sat them before us. When I went up and asked why they bumped them up before us, the hostess RUDLY looking down at me said " You don't know the STORY". Without apologizing she started defending herself and basically told me "too bad". My husband and I after waiting 30 minutes now decided to walk out because of their rudeness. A simple apology would have worked but obviously just because you're a STEAKHOUSE does not mean you have CLASS! In this economy if someone is willing to come to your restaurant whether you're an expensive steakhouse or a taco stand you should learn how to treat customers. Taylor's Steakhouse left a horrible impression on me and I will never go back! It's a waste of time and horrible service.

• Pros: That we left the restaurant without eating!
• Cons: Horrible Service and rude hostess

09/20/08

One of our favorite comfort food places

by momstephano at Citysearch

We just ate here yesterday for lunch. The new manager slighted us a table for another party which came in later than us. She then lied to us and said they had reservations. If so why did she write their names down after ours? Guess she didn't think we saw that. Oh well that started us off on the wrong foot and from there we just kept stumbling. The waitress was rushing around and giving the usually kick back atmosphere here a bad vibe. We ordered iced tea and then had to ask for sweetner. She took our order and then forgot to bring it. we had to ask again when the salads came. I usually get the London Broil which is very good and I like it with the Horseradish Sauce. When it came there was just steak and a bowl of steak fries, no sauce . I had to ask for that next time she came around. I could swear that the plate usualy has a vegatable or some added color also. The Fish and Chips is my husbands favorite and usually very fat and plentiful but you could hardly tell the difference between the fries and the fish sticks, he also felt the fish was not the usual halibut that he's gotten dozens of times. He was very dissapointed in the whole experience this time and we hope it was just a bad day for them,not the new management.

• Pros: Usually a top notch experience with great food and service.
• Cons: None usually