Restaurants & Bars

Pasadena's Food Scene

Chong Ching Yao Mei

Dining

Trying new cuisines is one of the most thrilling experiences for taste buds and cultural immersion. Pasadena is home to over 650 restaurants, where upscale restaurants, ritzy steakhouses, charming cafés, modern eateries, mom-and-pops, breweries, sports bars, cocktail bars, and food trucks culminate to unearth global cultures through a celebration of food.

The late Pasadena resident and celebrated Pulitzer Prize winning food chronicler Jonathan Gold was a champion of Southern California’s diverse culinary landscape. His legacy carries on as Pasadena’s food scene sees a culinary renaissance with an exciting blend of longtime locals, immigrant families, and world-class chefs in the kitchens. With rideshares and parking abound, come and enjoy the flavors.

Explore Pasadena’s new restaurants and food trends, eat your way through the award-winning restaurants, find innovative vegan restaurants, cheer on your favorite team at lively sports bars, dive into our guide to Asian food, indulge in the sweet satisfaction of must-visit bakeries, and get into the celebratory spirit with our cocktail guide.

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American

Smitty's Grill

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American Comfort Food in Pasadena. Considered a dining room away from home by many in Pasadena, Smitty's Grill continues to warmly welcome new and long-time...

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Korean BBQ. SOH Grill House is a full-service Korean BBQ restaurant in Old Pasadena. The restaurant offers a new modern take on Korean BBQ. It is equipped...

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Located inside the sister restaurant, Hawg Heaven, Sorriso features a menu that will tempt you with popular Italian favorites including salads, pastas, pizzas,...

Asian

Star Leaf

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Award winning Star Leaf Group creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical...

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About. Stark Spirits Distillery, Pasadena's only distillery, is down the street and around the corner from the Rose Bowl. The nationally certified craft...

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Stone BrewingStone Brewing Tap Room in Pasadena is a tasting room and retail store with patio space in the Del Mar Metro Station complex. Their unique tasting...

Bakery/Café

Sunright Tea Studio

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Sunright was created to bring joy into the routine of the daily caffeine fix. Originating in Sunny California, they strive to create drinks that everyone will...

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Bright and Welcoming. Located next to sister restaurant Pitfire Pizza on 712 Arroyo Parkway, Superba Snacks and Coffee is a gem in Pasadena ideal for morning...

Asian

Sushi Roku

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Sushi Roku's menu highlights the innovative, globally inspired Japanese cuisine that has made it a local fixture while expanding its offerings to include a new...