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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Asian

Sushigah

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Sushigah is a new Korean family-owned sushi restaurant in Old Pasadena, where natural light floods the Korean inspired interior with sushi bar seating. The...

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Located in the Playhouse Village, T. Boyles Tavern is a roomy tavern offering a variety of beer and pub food, live bands and lots of TVs to watch the big game.

Mexican

Taco Libre

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Taco Libre brings the best traditions of Mexican food to California. Everything is made in house everyday with the highest quality ingredients and procedures....

Mexican

Tacos 1986

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Tijuana style tacos with fresh handmade tortillas... enough said! Everything is made to order with delicious guacamole and salsa that you can add. Make it as...

Entertainment

Tail Town Cat Cafe

Tail Town

Tail Town Cat Café and Adoption Lounge is the largest cat café in Southern California. A unique experience for those looking to adopt or a fun place for cat...

Bar/Pub

The Tap Room

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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.

Asian

Tatsu Ramen

Tatsu Ramen

Tatsu Ramen is your go-to late night spot for authentic Japanese ramen cravings nestled south of Colorado Blvd on Arroyo Parkway. This hip joint beckons with...

Bakery/Café

Tea Rose Garden

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Tea Rose Garden offers a cozy, tranquil place where guests can take a few moments out of a busy day to just relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Asian

Tea Spots

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Tea Spots is a Taiwanese Restaurant in Pasadena serving traditional snacks like crispy chicken, edamame, and other popular street foods, boba, and desserts.