Pasadena Restaurants

  Golubtsy
by GracesTrips
 
  • Golubtsy
      Golubtsy
    by GracesTrips
  • Vareniki
      Vareniki
    by GracesTrips
  • Don't order the Zharkoe Kiev!
      Don't order the Zharkoe Kiev!
    by GracesTrips
  • Grilled Double Pork Chop
      Grilled Double Pork Chop
    by GracesTrips
  • Cassoulet - Duck Confit
      Cassoulet - Duck Confit
    by GracesTrips
 

Most Viewed Restaurants in Pasadena

1.

Cheesecake Factory

Cheesecake Factory, Pasadena

 2 Reviews

2.

Roxolana Restaurant: Ukrainian Food

Roxolana Restaurant: Ukrainian Food, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Pasadena is really great for finding all types of restaurants. Recently added, a Ukranian restaurant which is still going through their growing pains. You... 

3.

Maison Akira: French Food at it's Finest!

Maison Akira: French Food at it's Finest!, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  My boyfriend treated me to dinner here for my birthday a few years ago. It was a wonderful dinner. We hadn't been back until the other night for his birthday.... 

4.

JJ Steak House: Great Steak House

JJ Steak House: Great Steak House, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  With so many restaurants to choose from in Old Town Pasadena, an expensive steakhouse seems like an unlikely place to eat. But since we have been to many, many... 

5.

Cafe Bizou: Sounds French but not

Cafe Bizou: Sounds French but not, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  What can I say about this place... It has nice ambience and the food is really good! Personal wines are welcome for a $2 corkage fee! We eat here often but the... 

6.

Marston's Restaurant: Always Packed!

Marston's Restaurant: Always Packed!, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everytime we pass by, there are people waiting out front for a table. Especially, at breakfast time. On the weekends,... 

7.

Huntington Rose Garden Tea Room: Afternoon tea

Huntington Rose Garden Tea Room: Afternoon tea, Pasadena

 Dabs Says:  I was going to take Grandma to the Scarlet Tea Room in Pasadena but when I found out that the Huntington Gardens had it's own tea room, I decided to go there... 

8.

SolyAzul: Mexican in Old Town Pasadena

SolyAzul: Mexican in Old Town Pasadena, Pasadena

 Dabs Says:  Walking into this beautifully decorated Mexican restaurant right on the main stretch of Old Town, I had high hopes of getting a good Mexican meal but I have to... 

9.

AKA Bistro: New Restaurant Good Food, Good Service

AKA Bistro: New Restaurant Good Food, Good Service, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  This is a new restaurant in Pasadena affliliated with the owners of Bistro 45. We were told the food was good so we checked it out. We brought our own bottle of... 

10.

Quadrupel Brasserie: French Inspired Cuisine

Quadrupel Brasserie: French Inspired Cuisine, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  I wouldn't say this is a French restaurant but I would say French inspired. My boyfriend and I both enjoyed our meals. I had the duck thee ways. The portions on... 

11.

Firefly Bistro: Very Good Cuisine, No Disappointments!

Firefly Bistro: Very Good Cuisine, No Disappointments!, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  This is a small restaurant located in South Pasadena. It's actually a tented restaurant, quaint, not fancy, very comfortable and friendly. Our first visit was... 

12.

Yujean Kang's Gourmet Chinese: Gourmet Chinese

Yujean Kang's Gourmet Chinese: Gourmet Chinese, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Located in Old Town Pasadena, the food is prepared with a little twist from the traditional Chinese cuisine. The fish in black bean sauce with mushrooms was... 

13.

Bistro de la Gare: A French Bistro in South Pasadena

Bistro de la Gare: A French Bistro in South Pasadena, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's located in a quaint area of South Pasadena at Mission and Meridian. The waiters actually speak French when... 

14.

Shiro: Fine Dining at it's Best!

Shiro: Fine Dining at it's Best!, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Nothing special from the outside. But walk inside and the dining room has an upscale, calm, romantic feel. The menu is limited but everything on it sounds... 

15.

Noda Sushi: Good Sushi and Cozy Setting

Noda Sushi: Good Sushi and Cozy Setting, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Located on Lake Avenue almost to the corner of California. It's a tiny place but worth stopping in at. Not in the busy Old Town area of Pasadena but still in a... 

16.

Gus's Barbecue: Decent BBQ

Gus's Barbecue: Decent BBQ, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  This restaurant was listed in Sunset Magazines top 10 barbecue places in the West that include Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and California.... 

17.

The Yardhouse: Variety of Beers and Pretty Good Food, too!

The Yardhouse: Variety of Beers and Pretty Good Food, too!, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  The Yardhouse is a chain that specializes in having several kinds of beers on tap. The food is pretty good depending on what you order. I enjoy their Ahi Tuna... 

18.

Raymond House Restaurant: A Pasadena Landmark

Raymond House Restaurant: A Pasadena Landmark, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Very cozy setting in what was once an actual home. The history of the Raymond goes back to 1887 as a hotel but the hotel has since been long gone due to... 

19.

El Portal Restaurant: Mexican and Yucatan Cuisine

El Portal Restaurant: Mexican and Yucatan Cuisine, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  This restaurant is just east of the busy Old Town Pasadena and still east of the Paseo Shopping Center on Green Street but also accessible from Colorado Blvd.... 

20.

Mike and Anne's: Delicious Food, Off the Beaten Path

Mike and Anne's: Delicious Food, Off the Beaten Path, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  Just when I think I can't find more great restaurants in Pasadena, I read about this one in Los Angeles magazine. They have a great outdoor patio area and... 

21.

Barney's Ltd.: Grill & Pub

Barney's Ltd.: Grill & Pub, Pasadena

 WaRPer Says:  Similar to Cheesecake Factory, but the atmosphere is loud and more pub-like. Barney's is an old-school American-style pub and restaurant. With lots of... 

22.

La Grande Orange Cafe: Very Nice Outdoor Dining

La Grande Orange Cafe: Very Nice Outdoor Dining, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  The restaurant is slight south on Raymond from Colorado Blvd. in Old Town Pasadena, right next to the metro station. The menu isn't really big with basic... 

23.

Scarlet Tea Room: Tea House that serves Dinner

Scarlet Tea Room: Tea House that serves Dinner, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  The name of the restaurant implies it is a tea house and that it is. But it is also a dining establishment with a full dinner menu. We had dinner on a Friday... 

24.

Houston's: Very Busy Restaurant!

Houston's: Very Busy Restaurant!, Pasadena

 GracesTrips Says:  This place is usually busy. It's best to make reservations if you plan to dine here. Even with reservations there will be a slight wait. The atmosphere is... 

25.

Cha Da Thai: Best Sushi and Thai...and the price can't be beat!

Cha Da Thai: Best Sushi and Thai...and the price can't be beat!, Pasadena

 bleumonique Says:  I have been here many times, as a friend who lives in the area turned me onto this place a little while back. I was struck by the lovely atmosphere - complete... 

Top 3 Hotels in Pasadena

Saga Motor Hotel

 4 Reviews and 75 Opinions  Hotel from 1950s has bit of an old style. Comfortable. Staff is friendly. Continental breakfast is... 

 Hotels in Pasadena

Westin Pasadena

 2 Reviews and 358 Opinions  The entrance to this Westin is about the largest highlight of my stay to this Pasadena hotel. I was... 

 Hotels in Pasadena

Vagabond Inn Pasadena

 1 Review and 113 Opinions  For the traveller on a budget, the Vagabond is easily accessible, offers adequate free parking and... 

 Hotels in Pasadena

The Place

Reviews and photos of Pasadena attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Pasadena sightseeing.

Experience Pasadena
  Share your Travels  
 

The People

172 Members Live Here
 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 Roy's quietly opened on 08/08/08 and is very well known for their Hawaiian fusion cuisine. They didn't need too much press about it's opening because everyone... 

172 members live in Pasadena

 

Questions and Answers

seawabear profile photo

Q:  Can anyone tell me if I can reach Descanso Gardens via Metro Gold Line from downtown LA and if so, what stop I should get off at?... 

sandyn profile photo

A: Sorry, you are unable to reach Descanso Gardens from any Gold Line stops. 

Read 3 Replies

postQuestion_button

Top Pasadena Writers

1

One of the best places to visit in So Cal!

GracesTrips profile photo

 I love Pasadena! I'm in Pasadena all the time. It's just about 15-20 minutes from my home and what better place to be to shop and eat anywhere in Southern California. There are a TON of great... 

2

Don't Pass on Pasadena!

marinarena profile photo

 Similar to a rose, Pasadena is a perfect flower type, with all attractive parts. The look, especially in the heart of the city, the "pistil", is just marvelous. Locals and out-of-towners have been... 

3

Pasadena beyond the Rose Bowl

Dabs profile photo

 Pasadena can easily be done as a daytrip from wherever you are staying in Los Angeles or if you have a little extra time in your schedule you could easily spend a couple of days here seeing all the...... 

4

Pasadena - Old Time Charm and Beauty

pigletsmom profile photo

 100 years ago Pasadena was a mecca for wealthy midwesterners trying to escape the bitterly cold winters. They built homes here, which enabled Pasadena to have some of the finest examples of early... 

5

Showing Sarah my Home State

ATXtraveler profile photo

 One of the most traditional things you could possibly do when you are in Pasadena is attend a game at the Rose Bowl, or enjoy a day watching the floats head down the road at the Rose Parade. 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Pasadena page