Clearman's North Woods Inn San Gabriel

So who hasn’t grown up in the San Gabriel Valley (around San Gabriel, Pasadena, El Monte, Rosemead, Arcadia, Temple City) and not known that Clearman’s North Woods Inn was a special treat? I always order filet mignon when I go here. Very good! Orders come with green salad and a cabbage salad in a big bowl for the whole group. And a garlic cheese bread worth coming here alone. The meal then comes with a baked potato and rice dish. Going out for a special dinner? Come here.

This place has been a history in our life as I was 18 when dating my wife here at this very location. We currently live in South orange County, which is a good 70-mile drive, but I don't mind the drive. This past Sunday, we celebrated a birthday for which we took one of our favorite wine and I never pay corkage fees for celebratory occasions. The general manager insisted on changing the fees, which I am OK. I guess the history of knowing where I used to take the love of my life is worth more than a corkage fee. The 4 star instead of a 5 is due to the circumstances I shared.

Hand down best hamburger I’ve had in my life. Waiters are very nice, and I love that I get to throw my peanut shells on the floor. All and all 6/5 stars if I could. Highly recommend to all people.

Plates are tiny compared to the food, different items of your dish are on top of each other, but the place is unique .

I highly recommend them. We have been coming to the North Woods Inn for over 30 years, and the food continues to be delicious and great quality. My tip: When I want a smaller portion I order the steak sandwich. It comes with both salads (not unlimited like the regular steak dinner) rice and 2 slices of cheese bread on the side. So no giant baked potato.