Dal Rae

11/29/09

Good Hip Joint

by idram7 at Citysearch

The Dal Rea is a real nice time out to an upscale dinner. The joint has been around since the 1950’s. So even if it’s been remolded a bit, there is still a cool swank to the place. I had the French Onion soup “C+”, a Cesar Salad made fresh at the table “ B”, a tasty Prime Rib Eye on the bone toped with crisp fried onions and green beans on the side and a baked potato “B-”, a good Bread Pudding a “B-”. Unfortunately they server one of the cheep brands of restaurant coffee like Farmers Brothers brand. With 3 drinks it was about $70-80 for me. I prices were a bit high for the area... it would have been ok if it was located in a hip part of town in L. A. somewhere.

• Pros: a Rat Pack hip cat feal
• Cons: A bit over priced

10/08/09

BEST in CA

by hpotok117 at Citysearch

LOVe this place!! Take me back, take me back ..now!!

• Pros: Best Steak!
• Cons: n/a

08/13/09

One of the best east of the 710 Frw.

by uanguj00 at Citysearch

Its the best "politico" place to go in the area, where deals get done. As a kid, I would pass Dal Rae regularly. Just a year ago, my friend invited me to dinner there and I've returned twice. Piano music adds to the ambiance. I haven't had a dish I didn't like and the cocktails are excellent.

• Pros: Service, Classic Ambiance, Old Fashion
• Cons: No Healthy Appetizers

03/25/09

Great Steak

by foodhungary at Citysearch

Went there recently because of he reviews. The waiting room was small but it opened up to the bar where my family sat down a had a drink prior to seating.

(but who goes to a restaurant for the waiting room)

The atmosphere was a mix of older and middle aged couples/ families.

The curbside cesear salad was an eye opener since I have never experienced this before. It was pretty good. As a main course I had the pepper steak. It was amazing, one of the best. (and I've been to ever steakhouse in california) It was cooked perfectly. My wife had the seabass which she loved as well. My whole family loved the food.

Positive overall experience.

• Pros: great food, nostalgic atmosphere, prices
• Cons: none during my experience....maybe waiting room,

04/29/08

Good Food, Seems mostly a Senior Citizen place

by donisland at Citysearch

When me and my friend and two ladies ate there, it was quite an experience - an area where our girls said "no way" to going there again. Then we had to pay valet for parking, because this is the only way to park here, or go far down the street, also watch out for door dings, they park the cars very close. Then this place has about a 8' by 8' waiting area - and can get pretty incomfortable if you are not seated right away. Its an OLD place, but the service was nice and the food, I'd rate it a 6 (1 to 10 scale, 10 being best). It is mostly steak, and some seafood, with a bar area. The prices are TERRIBLE, too high for what you get. You'll mostly see the OVER 60 AGE CROWD HERE, so if you fit into this, it might be ok for you.

• Pros: Old but Clean place inside with a nice interior
• Cons: Average quality & expensive prices, A Senior Citizen Place, Must pay for Parking

02/26/08

I read, I went and I wont go back

by elcritic411 at Citysearch

I went due to all the great reviews I read on here but was really disappointed. Food was ok but not great. Maybe it was the rude service from our waitress, having to pay for vallet parking "probably the only place in pico that has vallet LOL" or the snobby atmosphere "snobs who dine in PICO RIVERA???" that made the experiance unjoyable for me. Maybe it was a case of wrong place at the wrong time but wasnt that good to try it again.

02/17/08

Prime Rib

by flylice2x at Citysearch

Have not had any problems in getting seated, service and with the quality of the food since going there about 10 years now. Maybe a little crowded but expected for saturdays. Make reservations for early dinner around 5:30-6pm. Have had most of the appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts on the menu and all tasted good. But ,still miss Del Conte in Torrance for their Prime Rib , King Crab legs and their salad with the Green Goddess Dressing. Can't find another place like that in the South Bay area.

• Pros: Good Food and service-never had a problem
• Cons: May get crowd on saturdays- a little wait sometimes

08/22/07

table side ceaser salad ooooooooohhhhhh **drooling like home*

by frankieman70 at Citysearch

Table side Ceaser salad for 2 was the best tasting salad I have ever had in my life, Simply the best hands down.

• Pros: best f'n salad ever
• Cons: it has to be table side in order for it to taste good because take out is not the same

07/15/07

Best all around experience!

by foodie1818 at Citysearch

This place was amazing! I would go back in a second. It looks like a steakhouse from the outside, but everything was delicious. The ceasar salad made table side was a treat that I haven't experienced for a long while. There aren't many restaurants these days that do table side, and you could taste the difference because of it. The service was impecable - This family owned restaurant is not one to miss! I recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic atmosphere, live music, and fabulous surf AND turf.

• Pros: Unique restaurant. The way restaurants used to be!
• Cons: A little bit out of the way

07/10/07

The ambience, cutomer service and food were all amazing!

by cms1818 at Citysearch

I really wanted a classy yet comfortable dining experience a couple nights ago and I found it all at the Dal Rae! The steaks are great along with the martinis and desserts:) I suggest this meal to anyone looking for a little dinner escape. Great date place!

• Pros: The staff was so attentive and the food was delicious