



3.5 stars for the restaurant and 1/2 star for the view.
Pros: THE VIEW is great especially if you sit lakeside. Being atop a
hill, you get a decent view of the city and the San Gabriel
Mountains from this resort.
THE FLATBREAD with Spanish Chorizo and Rock Shrimp
made for a more than adequate starter. THE HOUSE-MADE
SPINACH TAGLIATELLE came with clams, shrimp,mussels
and a scallop. The pasta was cooked just right and the
seafood was not overdone. THE LOBSTER SLIDERS were
good but I would have preferred a softer roll. I didn’t try a
cocktail, but I did have beer and while their selection on tap
isn’t so vast, they do pour a tall glass.
SERVICE – The server was very attentive as he should have
been (we were the only ones having lunch at the time).
PARKING – A plethora of it and FREE. When approaching the
resort, park in the lot to the right and not up ahead. Parking is
considerably closer. The restaurant is located on the North
End of Hotel.
POOL TABLE next to the bar and a FLAT SCREEN TV in the
restrooms. Enough said.
Indifferences:
THE BRAISED SHORT RIB SANDWICH was my least favorite
of the dishes I tried. The Sweet Potato Fries that came with it
were good, however. I would have preferred something other
than maple syrup to dunk them into though. I understand the
pairing and the theory behind it, but it just doesn’t work. Too
sweet. Red’s signature MONSTER (18oz) KOBE BEEF
HAMBURGER was good but a bit difficult to eat considering it’s
size but the toasted bun, didn’t help matters either. While the
Burger awed in size, this particular burger lacked the char that I
especially enjoy on the crust of the patty. Additionally, I felt that
this burger needed a sauce to boost the flavor.
I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch here. They have an enticing dinner menu and I plan on returning one day to check it out. I want to personally thank Enrique for taking us out for Sunday Brunch. I must say though; as much as I enjoyed the company and kicking your ass in pool – barely, and by default - I enjoyed the food that much more. Next time, my Treat!
Lobster Sliders – Essentially, a Lobster Roll (but with Bacon!) on Mini Brioche Buns.
Flat Bread – Spanish Chorizo, Rock Shrimp, Fontina Cheese, Watercress & Basil Oil.
Red’s Signature 18oz Kobe Beef Burger - Aged Cheddar, Provolone, Jack, Asiago, Smoked Bacon & Lettuce on a Toasted Jumbo Brioche Bun.
Braised Short Rib Sandwich - Apricot, Caper Marmalade, Watercress & Oven-Dried Tomato. Sweet Potato Fries.
House-Made Spinach Tagliatelle Pasta – Seared Shrimp, PEI Mussels, Scallop, Littleneck Clams & White Wine Butter Sauce with Fresh Basil.
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