Places to Eat

Restaurant Directory

Considered one of California’s most exciting culinary destinations, Pasadena’s impressive dining scene features a lineup of more than 600 restaurants, more per capita, than New York City. You know it’s a serious food culture when there are restaurants representing nearly every cuisine category, not to mention Pasadena originated game-changing creations such the cheeseburger.

Active Life and Sports

Eaton Canyon

Timed EntryReservations are required for entrance to Eaton Canyon Natural Area and access to the Eaton Canyon trail system. Only one reservation per household...

Outdoor Dining

Edwin Mills by Equator

Old Pasadena Gastropub. Edwin Mills by Equator is a gastropub that can only be accessed through on of the historic alleyways of Old Pasadena. The space is...

Outdoor Dining

El Cholo Café

Authentic and Traditional Mexican Food. El Cholo restaurants feature authentic and traditional Mexican dishes, many of which have come from family recipes...

Outdoor Dining

El Metate Café

El Metate Café. El Metate Café is an family-owned authentic Mexican sit-down café located in the Playhouse Village. It is great for breakfast, lunch and...

Outdoor Dining

El Portal Authentic Yucatan Mexican Restaurant

Pasadena's authentic Yucatan restaurant, El Portal is an ideal place for dinner and a filling meal. Most nights, there's even a mariachi band that will...

Mexican

El Toreo Cafe

Mexican Restaurant in Old PasadenaEl Toreo (Spanish term for "bullfighting") has been around for about seventy years, the family that currently owns it has...

Exclusive to Pasadena

Elisa B

Elisa B is a boutique women's clothing shop in Old Pasadena. The female-owned boutique sells curated women's contemporary apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry...

Outdoor Dining

Entre Nous French Bistro

Based in a small cottage, Entre Nous is relatively "new" to Old Pasadena and offers classic French delicacies like escargot, salmon tartar, and filet mignon....

Desserts

Fair Oaks Pharmacy

A South Pasadena Landmark. Located in the heart of South Pasadena, Fair Oaks Pharmacy is a historic old fashion pharmacy originating in 1915. Fair Oaks...

Outdoor Dining

Father Nature Lavash Bistro

With recipes dating back to 1984, Father Nature Lavash Bistro is a second-generation owned, quick-serve restaurant specializing in healthy Mediterranean...

Bakery

Federico’s Italian Bakery

Federico's Italian Bakery. Opened in 1960, Federico's Italian Bakery bakes the traditional way. By maintaining the original Old World recipes with natural...

American

Fig Sprout

Fig Sprout is a great place for a casual meal. The little, bright-windowed cafe offers a short, but delicious menu built around roasted chicken a "soul food"...