Pasadena, known for the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, offers diverse dining with California cuisine, tacos, and innovative dishes, reflecting its multicultural influences.
Fish • Tacos • Seafood • Salads
"Ordered online. Food promised at a certain time. I got there on time and waited another 30 minutes for my order. Staff were all over the place and made no effort to get my order fixed. I think it was missed or something. Finally some lady, manager I’m guessing, came in like a tornado. Eventually got my order and one guy did apologize but I was late back to work at that point. Contacted their customer service to avoid this happening again and offer some constructive feedback but they didn’t even reach back out.Food is decent but can’t afford to order from here to get picked up on a lunch break ever again. Disappointed since this seemed like a healthier option to most restaurants. I’ll keep looking I guess….."
Tea • Cafés • Coffee • Mexican
"Chicken and Brisket tacos are *excessively* oily. Oil was dripping out of the foil and left a puddle on my plate. The flavor of the chicken was good, but brisket was dry (despite the oiliness). There was no way to distinguish the standard tacos from the modified tacos. Charro Beans were delicious."
Wine • Fish • Soup • Pizza
"We are customers sinse it opened and we have always been happy with everything !! Last night my friend I had Cioppino and it was excellent !We both loved it ! My husband had the Petite Bistro which we both have had several times in the past it always has been good We will return as we always have been satisfied enjoy going ! Bon appetite ! Best wishes!!"
Lunch • Cheese • Chicken • American
"I literally stopped eating my meal to review this : I made a build your own and every, single, ingredient was so fresh and SO tasty. Actually super fair for the price too. Definitely adding this restaurant to my rotation 10/10"
Wine • Full • Ice Cream • Steakhouse
"Our server Stephen and team were welcoming, accommodating and gave excellent service. Our family had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the quality Alexander’s had to offer!"
Soup • Fish • Meat • Wine
"My boss searched the internet for about 5 minutes and made a reservation. The atmosphere inside the store is so nice! ! The grilled scallops were so good that I wanted to order another dish, but I was worried that I wouldn't be able to finish the main steak, so I decided against it! ! However, I regret that I should have eaten one more scallop "
Food • Grill • American • North American
"I love going to Smitty's! Everytime I come I get wonderful servers, but this time I got one of the best. Johnny made my husband's and my one year anniversary wonderful. Johnny goes on and beyond. The food was great, the soup and crab cakes are very good. The oero cheesecake was delicious! I highly recommend Smitty's."
Asian • Grill • Lunch • Japanese
"I had the tonkatsu ramen and it was delicious. The bowl they bring it in is massive and it's earthenware so your ramen stay hot for a while. I also had the shrimp tempura roll but it looked so good I forgot to grab a picture until I was halfway through it It tasted just as good as it looked if not better. The wait staff was real friendly and checked in on me frequently, 10/10 customer service. TL:DR One of the better places I've eaten at in awhile. I will be coming back the next time I'm in town."
Cafe • Mexican • European • Catering
"Breakfast Burrito and I can't remember the name of this plate, but it was Yucatan. We are so glad to finally make it to Yahaira as every time we pass, they are closed (they have reduced hrs now . We have brunch and it was a perfect choice! The dish I had got crispy maize tortilla on the bottom, sunny side up egg, then slices of ham on top, crushed into amazingly delicious tomato sauce. It was something I haven't seen yet, where, and the combination of taste and texture was on point! A pretty big part. Service was good and the coffee had a hint of cinnamon: will visit again!"
Soup • Sushi • Seafood • Japanese
"This was my bf and I’s first omakase experience and we chose the best place to go. Food was so fresh and perfectly prepared. Service was so attentive and friend. The chef was also very professionally and kind. We were sharing shots together and vibing. Overall, it was an enjoyable night time. 10/10 would be back again."
Full • Dive • Pizza • Italian
"Honestly, the staff was super friendly and hadn't let me wait long for order. Beverages were very well made and not at the expense of an arm and a leg and the staff was very helpful to find out what kind of tap I wanted. They also had a super nice atmosphere I came here to watch the Dodgers game alone and ended up making a friend so this place should get it a ten out of ten."
Cafés • Burgers • American • Vegetarian
"Love the zucchini sticks! We had BLT, hot dog and burrito and zucchini sticks and fries. The service was awesome, the prices are super reasonable and the food is delicious"
Fish • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood
"Best place I’ve had food at a smaller restaurant in the Pasadena or surrounding area. The place is very clean. The food is fantastic and the people working there are really nice. This place has something for everybody. I would recommend this place not just to anyone in the Pasadena area but also if you live around the city then for sure come check it out. It’s a great place to eat. Highly recommended."
Casual • Dining • Catering • Mediterranean
"Great food at a good price. I only got take out but the cafe and outdoor seating look nice.The food is fresh and well seasoned. The baba ganoush was delicious. Also the combo plate is a great variety of meats along with tasty hummus and salad.Will definitely be back for more. They also do catering for large events.Parking: Big lot with lots of parking spaces.Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor with no stairs.Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegetarian options."
Soup • Pizza • Cheese • Italian
"We went to lunch on a Saturday and the atmosphere was extremely noisy. There was a group of kids and their parents celebrating after a game. The kids were throwing pasta at each other and water while the parents discussed loudly the details of the game and never once disciplined the kids. Unfortunately, At some point, I got pasta on my hair! Aside from that, the food was so good that it was worth getting pasta on my hair. The pizza dough is extremely tasty, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the toppings are excellent. There was a nice selection of salads and veggies for those who don't eat pizza. Although the noise was at times unbearable, the food is great and I will come back when there are no after-game parties."
Pizza • American • Vegetarian • North American
"First time trying CPK and it was pretty good. It's expensive but good. I had a passion fruit mango iced tea to drink. To eat I had the Avocado Club Egg Rolls, Cedar Plank Salmon and had a Belgian Chocolate Souffle Cake for dessert. The iced tea was ok definitely my least favorite thing that I had. The egg rolls were delicious especially with the accompanying dressings. The salmon was good and the white corn and spinach succotash was excellent. The Belgian Chocolate Souffle Cake was good but I also tried the butter cake and that was way better. Overall, this is a great place to go to just keep in mind that it's expensive."
Tea • Coffee • American • North American
"This restaurant in Pasadena is one of the top places for boba tea. The boba is fresh and not tough, and the milk tea we tried was full of flavor, unlike other places that can be bland. The service was quick and the cashier was friendly. They also have a touch screen machine for ordering if you prefer not to interact with the staff. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for an authentic boba shop. Parking can be a bit challenging, but there are metered spots available nearby."
Pizza • Italian • Pizzeria • Catering
"If you’re looking for the best Homestyle family Italian restaurant, then look no further. Their pizzas, pastas, soups, and other dishes are fantastic. There’s so much to choose from. Don’t forget to ask for the Bianca bread. It is just a cozy feel good family restaurant. FYI, cash only. Very flavorful food."
American • Catering • Desserts • North American
"Urban Plates, where have you been my whole life!! Great food, great service, great prices! The Steak sandwich is really masterpiece of aromas and textures that deserves a place on the menu in the sky. Now that I have your attention, let me tell you the story of our first visit to Urban Plates. It was a birthday dinner on a Sunday evening with a big party of 30-50 people. The birthday boy arranged with management to reserve a whole section of the dining area for our group. I don't think they really take reservations so it was nice to take us. That said the kitchen and the staff were really at their game. Even if they were completely muddled with orders, our food was delivered to our table in less than ten minutes. Thanks to these guys and Gals for good service. I ordered the steak sandwich with an additional side of Macn cheese and my wife ordered the chicken tong plates. By the way, a comfort eating favorite of her since childhood. We were both very impressed by the quality of food at such a reasonable price. Really an experience for the joy of eating. My wife is very pleased to try the hot chicken at our next visit. Personally, if there was a competition for the best steak sandwich in Pasadena, the chimichurri Steak sandwich at Urban Plates could hit the very popular beef-dip sandwich at the high end of the road directly. Very high quality food for a very reasonable price. Fun Facts: -Urban Plates first location in San Diego opened in 2011. - Founded by Saad Nadhir and John Zagara, the chain currently has only over twenty sites mostly in Southern California. You have plans to expand outside California slowly. - Your website claims that their food is all scratches made with organic ingredients. Use of hormone and antibiotic free grass feed beef, sustainable salmon, and never frozen chicken. So, do yourself a favor and give this amazing place a try soon."
Thai • Asian • Asiatic • Pan Asian
"Just wanted take out, Thanksgiving Holiday, and my family said let's go to the President Thai restaurant. I didn't want to get dressed. So we order to take out. But what great experience I misses if I wanted to be apart of a great time dinning in. The restaurant is wonderful with all the decorations, while what a place to dine at. HAPPY Thanksgiving, wherever you're at."