Michael W.
8/22/2012
OK, let's get to the basics... The Atmosphere - The building looks like a double wide trailer parked at the end of the Los Alamitos race track parking lot. Still, its a good walk to the front...
Schwanies Grill
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4961 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Schwanie's Grill At The Gap is a charming restaurant located in Los Alamitos, CA, offering racing aficionados the opportunity to enjoy morning workouts while indulging in a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Named in honor of Blane Schvaneveldt, a training legend at Los Alamitos, the restaurant features an open-air patio where guests can witness the fastest horses in the world in action during the early morning hours.
With a hallway adorned with colorful photographs of Schvaneveldt's memorable stakes wins, Schwanie's At The Gap also provides fans with TVs and self-service wagering machines to keep up with the daily simulcasted racing action. Serving as a popular morning hang-out for horsemen and racing enthusiasts in southern California for nearly 20 years, this restaurant offers a unique and immersive experience for those looking to socialize, enjoy their horses during morning workouts, and witness the preparation of 2-year-olds for the racing season.
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4.516 reviews
Konrad S.
3/9/2025
Reasonable prices, good sized portions. But getting the is tricky. We went through the main entrance out to the track. From there we went to the left where we had to walk through some dirt to get...
Jerome B.
4/21/2024
Great menu and awesome service. Perfect place to watch the workouts and enjoy a very nice breakfast or just have a cup of coffee and watch the awesome horses exercise.
N
11/30/2024
Love watching the horses in the morning! Always been a family favorite The breakfast burrito is my go-to!
LJ B.
3/31/2024
No more check mishaps during my last two visits so updating this to a four-star review. Food continues to be solid (fish and shrimp tacos I had last time were great) and prices are reasonable....
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