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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.

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.

American

The George

The George transports you back to the golden age of class and elegance with classic European-inspired libations paired richly with regional American fare....

Outdoor Dining

The Gourmet Cobbler Factory

At the Gourmet Cobbler Factory, you can expect quality delicious homemade cobblers and pies mixed with only the best and freshest ingredients paired with ice...

Outdoor Dining

The Kitchen: Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria specializes in a wide variety of Italian delicacies for lunch as well as dinner.Enjoy for New York, Sicilian, or Chicago...

American

The Mixx

Contemporary Chic. The Mixx is an American cuisine restaurant located in the Playhouse Village. The Mixx is a blend of flavorful food with fresh ingredients...

Take-Out

The Naughty Vegan Panda

The Naughty Panda is a collaboration between My Vegan Panda and Naughty Boy Sushi. Panda and Naughty Boy both started out as a pop-up. Panda served burgers and...

On the Parade Route

The Paseo

Shopping in Pasadena. Located in Pasadena's Civic Center district along historic Colorado Boulevard, The Paseo (formerly Paseo Colorado) is an open-air...

Outdoor Dining

The Raymond 1886

Pasadena Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. The Raymond 1886 features an innovative, contemporary menu in a casual-fine dining setting paired with quality and a...

Michelin Plate

The Royce

The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse features the finest selection of USDA Prime Cuts, authentic Australian and Japanese Wagyu, all expertly prepared over a...

Bar

The Tap Room at the Langham Pasadena

The Tap Room at the Langham Pasadena is an upscale bar featuring classic handmade cocktails, premium beers on tap, upscale bar food and live music.

American

The Terrace at the Langham Pasadena

California Bistro Style DiningThe Terrace at the Langham Pasadena offers a California bistro-style menu with fresh seasonal, sustainable ingredients, and...

Take-Out

Tibet Nepal House

Serving the authentic Himalayan cuisine of Nepal, Tibet and India, Tibet Nepal House uses only the finest fresh herbs and spices to prepare delicious and...

Mexican/Latin American

Tortas Mexico

Tortas Mexico offers an authentic Mexican dining experience with recipes and sauces from the ancient homeland of San Juan Yucuita in the Nochixtlan District of...