The Derby Room Pomona at Fairplex — Restaurant in Pomona

Tldr: This is a Sports Book style place akin to Vegas and less a restaurant. However, the food and service are good. I would come again (for the burgers 😋)

This was out first time here. We were surprised when we got inside to find that it's a Sports Book place like you see in Vegas. Nothing wrong with that, but the menu is large and varied that we expected a restaurant. What it means is that tables can be scarce. There is an outdoor patio, but that's where the smokers take it over.

We ordered the Baja Burger and the Chilaqules Plate.

The burger was great. The patty was juicy and thick, cooked as requested. The Baja comes with cheese, onions, jalapeños, and peppers --they were grilled and delicious. Fries are included but there's an upcharge for waffle or steak fries. Priced at $16.99, I enjoyed it and would order it again.

The Chilaqules came with two eggs (any style) on top a generous portion of tortilla chips with a spicy salsa, beans and potatoes (choice of hash browns or fried). It was very good but the beans were just ok. The price was $17.99.

The atmosphere may not be to everyone's liking, but it is colorful. Expect yelling at the horses and occasional cussing.

If it means anything to you, 3 men walked out of the restroom without washing their hands.

With a window facing the patio, there is plenty of natural light.

Smoking at the entrance and on the patio should be expected...

I’ve only attended the Finish Line Sports Grill during Barrett’s Sales. I haven’t had the chance to order any food or drinks from them yet, so don’t really know how good their food and drinks are.

I think it’s pretty awesome that during the Barrett’s Sales the sale horses get brought in through part of the Finish Line Sports Grill.

I don’t really like the atmosphere of the Grill when I have been able to go inside of it. It just seems to always smell bad, either from people smoking or because of septic or something like that. Personally I’ve felt overwhelmed with the amount of things be shown/broadcasted inside the grill on their TVs. But I think it’s cool that they’re broadcasting races from different parts of the United States.

That and it’s always a cluster when the sales happen because everybody has to go through their to view the sale in person or to finish paperwork from the sale. So it’s always been really crowded when I have gone in, but the grill seems very capable of handling a large amount of patrons...

I had a fantastic 30th birthday party for my daughter at the Derby Room in 2024. Amanda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made the entire process from booking to the day of the event seamless and stress-free. The staff and service were top-notch, and our guests were thoroughly impressed by the delicious food and attentive service they received throughout the night. People are still raving about the party we held here and the beautiful space we chose to host it in. I can’t express enough how much I love the Derby Room. From the exceptional staff and service to the ambiance, it’s truly a top-notch establishment. If you’re planning a private event, I highly recommend booking...