The Cheesecake Factory - Arcadia

The pasta dish was generously sized and came with shrimp instead of chicken. We also had a delicious chocolate fudge sundae for dessert.

The Cheesecake Factory has maintained its quality over the years. The bread is a standout favorite and is likely one of the main draws for customers.

My family chose to celebrate the end of my finals at this restaurant. Although our wait time was initially quoted as one hour, we ended up waiting a bit longer than that.

I want to make it clear I've been going to this mall since I was little and I've been going to this Cheesecake Factory ever since I was little and almost always have had a good experience. However, going today was my worst experience and I probably won't be coming back at all. I called ahead of time to ask if outdoor seating was available as I like to bring my dog with me when I go out for my days off. I understand some patrons may be allergic or may not want to sit near a dog so out of courtesy, I always asks restaurants for an outdoor seat, and if there is no outdoor seating, I just don't eat there. No issues. I was told that there is outdoor seating and I told them I would be bringing my dog and would be accommodated. Upon arriving to the restaurant, my table was ready but then was stopped by the check-in employee and asked if my dog was a service dog. I honestly said no and was told that my dog can't be indoors or outdoors at the mall and it's the mall policy. That's where the problem is. I was lied to by my face by this employee as I've seen so many dogs at this mall AND I've brought my dogs multiple times to other restaurants and no issues! I've even gotten compliments and free food! But Cheesecake Factory wanted to lie to me and not allow us to sit. I went to Craft next door and they let us sit INDOORS with our dog AND gave us free appetizers when I told them about the debacle at Cheesecake Factory. Go eat there if you wanted to be respected with your dog and not lied to.

I recently visited The Cheesecake Factory at the Arcadia shopping mall, which is still labeled as Westfield Santa Anita on the official website, though it 's no longer part of Westfield. I discovered they offer happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. After being seated at a table by the wall with the full menu, I asked for the happy hour menu. The usher informed me that happy hour was only available at the bar area, so I 'd have to switch tables if I wanted to enjoy it. Fried Calamari $9.95 This was the first dish served, and it exceeded my expectations. The portion was large, not just a small happy hour sample, but a full plate. The calamari was fried to perfection light, crispy, tender, and soft inside. A 10/10 dish. Happy Hour Burger $9.95 I initially wanted to order the Roadside Sliders, but Danny recommended the full sized burger instead. We ordered two, and they were beautifully presented on a wooden board with the buns and iceberg lettuce/pickles placed separately. I had to assemble the burger myself. The pickles were flavorful, but unfortunately, the patty wasn 't juicy. Lara, however, said her burger was succulent and moist. My rating: 5/10. Buffalo Blasts $9.95 I 've had the Buffalo Blasts at this location before, and this time they were even better. The spice level was milder but still flavorful, and the fried wrap had a great balance between crispy and soft textures. I 'd give this dish an 8/10. Crab Wontons $8.95 This dish was just acceptable. The stuffing portion was too small, and I couldn 't taste any crab. There wasn 't much flavor overall, not even a hint of green onion. A disappointing dish 5/10. Housemade Meatballs $9.95 Danny recommended the meatballs as his favorite dish at The Cheesecake Factory. They were served with bread, but I didn 't quite enjoy it. The sauce was too sour for my taste, though the fresh ripe tomato flavor was evident. Unfortunately, the sourness overpowered the dish for me. Cheesecakes We also ordered two cheesecakes: the Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake and the Dulce De Leche Caramel Cheesecake, both served with extra whipped cream. The cheesecakes were, as always, fantastic and did not disappoint. I 'd rate them 12/10.