Chilis Grill & Bar - (Near Concord, CA)

Shaun Young Dunsmoor is a truly spectacular restaurant. Since my first dining experience, I have been back several times - each experience as equally memorable as the previous. The space is warm and rustic. The service is friendly and approachable. The food is astonishing. The staples that you should skip are the baby albacore tuna, the dressed lettuces, the cornbread (best you’ll have anywhere) and the highlight - the green chile stew fresh tortillas. I dream of the cornbread and the green chile stew. In fact, I just made another reservation while writing this. You won’t have a bad experience. While they are wine only, you can go to The Grant on the opposite corner and have cocktails before or after. Dunsmoor is special.

Louie Huang The food is served freshly and authentically. Even my Chinese mom is impressed with the food. The portion sizes are generous and the prices are very good. If you want to have a feast on a budget, this is the place to go

David Price OMG the food is good but the bartender is great. Best drinks Ive had in awhile

Tom Pearson The food was delicious and service was great. Many items to choose from. Fish and chips was lightly breaded cod cooked perfectly. Ceviche is drenched in a lemon sauce.

Kelly F We celebrated my 40th bday at Tropicale and our experience was 10/10. Our server Aaron was SO on top of everything for our party of 15. We could tell this was not his first rodeo. He was super friendly, patient, and got our orders in quickly. The food was delicious, I had the miso salmon and was super happy with my choice. The decor is classic Palm Springs and exactly what I was hoping for. Highly recommend and thank you so much for a great birthday dinner!

BurnMan recently had the chance to stop by Charcoal Kitchen in Glendale, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience! I’ve heard great things about the place, but the chicken here really blew me away. I went with the charbroiled chicken, and it was incredible—perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The skin had a nice crisp to it, while the inside was tender and moist. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and the seasoning was just the right balance of savory with a touch of smokiness. I couldn’t stop going back for another bite. It also comes with a generous portion of sides—fresh, perfectly seasoned rice, crispy fries, and a really tasty salad. Everything complemented the chicken beautifully. The atmosphere at Charcoal Kitchen is relaxed and casual, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The service was fast, and I felt like I was getting great value for the quality of the food. If you’re craving grilled chicken, this place is an absolute must-try. I’ll definitely be coming back for more next time I’m in Glendale! Highly recommend it.