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Pasadena's Food Scene

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Restaurants & Dining in Pasadena

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, food halls, pop-ups, breweries, sports bars, cocktail bars, and food trucks culminate to unearth global cultures through a celebration of food.

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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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As the birthplace of Julia Child and hometown of beloved food critic Jonathan Gold, Pasadena is a celebrated food town located in downtown Los...

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Beer & Wine

Perfect for a night out, happy hour, or just an excuse to hang out and relax.

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Coffee, Tea & Cafes

Coffee, Tea & Cafes in Pasadena are the perfect way to start your morning.

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Bakeries & Sweets

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a little something. Whether you're a chocoholic or carb-lover, Pasadena has the perfect guilty pleasure for you.

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Dog-Friendly...

Because furkids are family too!

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The Brunch Guide to...

Brunch is back and leisurely weekend feasts have officially been revived across Pasadena, where even the brunch is a Southern Californian crossroads...

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Savory Eats and...

January serves up a delicious feast for foodies

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Sage Vegan Bistro

Top Vegan...

It's easy being green—and vegan—in Pasadena. Many local restaurants are happy to cater to diners who avoid all animal products.

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The Beer Buzz: A...

Bottoms up! Here are some Pasadena bars that shine as local favorites.

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Cocktail Guide

Creative cocktails are on the menu at so many of Pasadena's watering holes and eateries.

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Must-Visit Bakeries

Pasadena's baking scene is one of SoCal's most diverse, drawing on global culinary traditions to produce a wide range of sweet and savory creations.

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USA Today's 10Best...

USA Today 10Best | November 9, 2019 | By: Lola Augustine Brown

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Asian Food Guide to...

Pasadena is a culinary gateway to the robust AAPI culture in the San Gabriel Valley, where you can sip and savor the Chinese, Japanese, Korean,...

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Cafes & Coffee Shops

Whether you need a coffee, latte, espresso, or tea to start you day, Pasadena has you covered.

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Use the dropdown menu to search our directory for outdoor dining options, specific types of cuisine, and more. Already know what you want to eat? You can also type the name of your favorite restaurant into the search bar below.

Saga Motor Hotel
Motels & Inns

Saga Motor Hotel

Route 66 Motel. Built in 1957, the Saga Motor Hotel was designed by architect Harold Zook to catch the eye of passing motorists along Route 66. The 70-room...

Sage Vegan Bistro
Outdoor Dining

Sage Vegan Bistro

Organic Food. Sage Vegan Bistro serves up organic food in the charming One Colorado which is nestled in the heart of Old Pasadena. Sage's produce comes from...
Coffee

Sailor's Brewing Company

Sailor’s Brew Coffee is a Black-owned business from Pasadena/Altadena native Trévon Sailor. After his service in the United States Army, Sailor took a trip to...
Outdoor Dining

Saladang Thai & Saladang

Saladang consists of two "twin" Thai restaurants – Saladang and Saladang Garden, both operated by same owner. The two locations are conveniently located next...
Japanese

Sato Ramen

Sato Ramen House is a Japanese restaurant in Pasadena that serves masesoba, ramen, bim bim bap, traditional Japanese rice bowl dishes, and popular appetizers.

Brunch/Breakfast

Savvvy's Coffee

Savvvys is a new family-owned café offering elegant modern houseplant aesthetics, plenty of outlets, free wifi, and specialty lattes made with handcrafted...

Seed bakery
Take-Out

Seed Bakery

Artisanal Bread. Seed Bakery is a local Pasadena bakery. They start with organic grains when baking their bread and follow the old world tradition of milling,...

Settebello Salsa Verde Pizza
Take-Out

Settebello Pasadena

Neapolitan Style Pizza. Settebello is an Italian restaurant in the Playhouse Village that specializes in Neapolitan style pizza, they use fresh ingredients,...

Sheraton Pasadena, pool
Hotels

Sheraton Pasadena

Sheraton Pasadena is adjacent to the Pasadena Convention Center, across from Paseo Colorado, and within walking distance of Old Pasadena. Hotel Amenities....
Outdoor Dining

Smitty’s Grill

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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Asian

SOH Grill House

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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