Places to Eat and Drink in Claremont Village, California

1. Tutti Mangia, Italian Grill
If your looking for an amazing place to eat with immaculate 5 star service and exquisite food, look no further. Tutti Mangia has some of the best Italian food you can find anywhere, Ranging from their create your own Bruschetta; using toppings like Serrano Ham, Gorgonzola, and Eggplant to their Extremely Flavor full Lombatine di Agnello, Rack of lamb Grilled to perfection topped with a minted red wine reduction and served with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes. Then to top it all off you can finish with their Flavor Blasted Italian Gelato, With such choices as Blackberry Cabernet and Cinnamon, your sure to leave with a smile on your face and the "can't wait" feeling for the next time you decide to go. I give Tutti Mangia a 9.5/10 $$$$

2. Hero's Bar & Grill, Fine American Dining
Hero's is the place to go when looking for and Excellent Glass of Beer paired with Big Delicious Gourmet Burgers. With over 40 beers on tap everyone can find the perfect match for Hero's mouth watering burgers. If you like those places where you can throw your peanut shells on the floor you have found it. Hero's serve a huge variety of burgers coupled with an excess amount of fries, if you leave hungry there is something wrong with you. With such Burger choices as the Black and Blue, and Rob's Monster. Each burger is full of flavor and there is one for every taste that you may be craving and to add to the full flavor and full meal they stack on a heaping pile of steak fries or seasoned curly fries that covers most of the plate. If your going there to watch sports or just to enjoy a great beer with an excellent burger Hero's Bar & Grill is a must go. I give Hero's an 9/10 $$$

3. The Hip Kitty, Jazz and Fondue
The Hip Kitty... Oh My ... The Hip Kitty. This place is Rad!!! Lets start with the entrance, if you so happen you come on a Friday or Saturday night you can hear this place across the street and into the parking structure. The cool and posh interior design sets the mood for a night on the town. The Full bar is located right at the entrance but to the back of the restaurant. When choosing a seat you can sit according to your mood, at the bar, out side, on the wall or in the center on the plush couches right in front of the stage. When they have a band up i assure you that your going to enjoy your visit, the soft jazz echoing through the place takes you somewhere else. The Hip Kitty serves gourmet meat, cheese, and chocolate fondue, sure to attract even the non-drinker of your friends. I give The Hip Kitty a 9.5/10 $$$$

4. The Back Abbey, Belgium Beer & Gourmet American Food
By far my favorite place to go in the Claremont Village. Their wide selection of well known and not so well known Belgium Beers is sure to attract any beer connoisseur or just beer lovers everywhere. The first time i went there i first ordered the Celebrator, a beer that competes with Guinness for full flavor and drink-ability, and then ordered the Kwak. When i ordered the Kwak i was pleasantly surprised at the waitresses response. "can i have your shoe?" apparently the Kwak comes in such a glass that you need to provide leverage in order to drink out of it, it was cool ... try it! My all time favorite is the Moinette Brune there are no words to describe this beer only symptoms; WOW! POW! Ooo! HMMM! YES! ... *Sigh ... wow, and repeat. Not only is The Back Abbey good for their unmatched selection of Belgium beer but they also serve exquisite food at reasonable prices, first order a full order of Pomme Frites, Don't ask questions!, The Perfect Beer and then decide what you will have for dinner. They serve excellent Sandwiches and beyond excellent Burgers, i recommend the Back Abbey or the Tip. I give The Back Abbey 9.8/10 $$$

5. The Lounge at Hotel Casa 425, Bar and Gourmet Appetizers
Located in the stunning lobby of Hotel Casa 425 the Lounge is a visual masterpiece. They put this place together right! The lounge has a full bar with select draft beers and wide variety of fine wines and exquisite spirits, i have been looking for a place that serves Kai Lychee Vodka for a while and they have it here, very good. The Lounge serves a variety of gourmet appetizers that will appeal to every ones taste buds, the garlic herb fries are a must have! and so are the American Kobe Sliders, these things are amazing! If your looking for a place to laugh, drink, and eat in style you have to come to The Lounge at Hotel Casa 425. I give the Lounge an 8.5/10 $$$

6. Casablanca, Mediterranean Bar and Grill
Casablanca is a Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine Experience. At Casablanca you can enjoy a beautiful interior decor accompanied by well seasoned Traditional Mediterranean Food. The service is excellent and the food is even better. Their Pita and Hummus is super good and i usually go for their salads, they are delicious, full of flavor and very refreshing. If you come for a more Romantic occasion this is definitely a place to go, combined with the decor, the elegant food, and the 5 star service Casablanca will woo your date into a second date ... and a third. If the excellent food is not enough then you can enjoy a sweet toke of Hookah if you wish. Casablanca has a variety of Hookah's to smoke from and on weekends this place gets crowded, that should say something about the place. I give Casablanca an 8.8/10 $$$$

7. Bert & Rocky's Cream Company, Homemade Gourmet Ice Cream
There may be a 21 choices and a Yogurtland down the street but if you don't mind paying a little extra i guarantee you will be happy with Bert & Rocky's. All their ice cream, candies, cones are made by hand and they are oh so delicious!!! This place is perfect to go to after a perfect lunch or dinner at one of the other restaurants in the area or just a place to go when you want the best ice cream cone ever. I often find myself coming down here just for Bert & Rocky's, their ice cream is to die for, its a perfect gift idea for the holiday's.Seriously ... GO HERE!!! If you don't go anywhere else i have mentioned please go here, it is so good! I give Bert & Rocky's Cream Company a 10/10 $$$

8. Village Grill, 50's style Diner and Food
If i ever come down here just to eat with my friends we usually decide on Village Grill. It is a great place to go when you want inexpensive food at good quality. The service is very Friendly and the decor is really cool and classic. My favorite is the Reuben, it is the best Reuben out here so don't bother going anywhere else I've done it for you. I know this place may seem a little cheesy and ordinary but i tell you, i love this place and i come here all the time ... like i said, the Reuben! 8/10 $$