All food is very good, some items are great. (My steak this time was a little tough.) Service is always top-notch even though we were there on Mother's Day and the place was packed. Noise level was high and music added to the cacophony. We're lucky to still have this fine restaurant in Pasadena!
Ray Medina
This place is absolutely amazing. Every time I go I truly enjoy the experience. Excellent food, service and attention to detail. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet, Wagyu
Ed Tom
I have been coming here for nearly 30 years.. it is one of the best steaks house in Southern California and was mentioned in Michilin in 2020. This iconic restaurant is a perfect place for any celebration especially birthdays… love the Old Fashioned cocktail, pancetta wrapped scallops is done in perfection. My favorite soufflé was kind of dry tonight, shrimp cocktail is good and you just can’t skip the meat… ribeye is my choice… mushrooms was awesome! Perfect for date night as well as male bonding with a good friend!
Recommended dishes: Soufflés
Robert Delgado
Kid-friendliness: Celebrated my son's birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soufflés, Wagyu
Michael Reddin
If you wished for a steak to bring tears to your eyes, this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Lili Ca
Such a romantic and exclusive place. Everything there is impressive. Excellent food, bar, meats and atmosphere make it ? referable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grand Marnier Souffle, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Scalloped Potatoes, Oysters on the Half Shell, New York Cheese Cake, Soufflés, Old Fashioned-Aged 40 Days, Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Filet, Potatoes, Chocolate Souffle, New York, Chop House Garlic Bread
A Martin
The service was great. I was shocked that actually Lamb chops were not on the menu. I did not like that it was so dark. I could barely read the menu. I also didn't like that everything was a la carte. They did have chops, on menu of the night. They were pretty good. Def worth the $55. And the sides were good. I had mac, Brussels & mash. All good. We also had a chocolate soufle. It was soo silky & smooth. Definitely worth saving space. I did like the flowers outside & I also recommend a reservation b/c they seem to be pretty popular. Dinner for 3 was $350.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soufflés
Kris E.
UPDATE! Our return visit was the complete opposite experience of the one I reviewed earlier. The service was great (thank you Seth!) and my husband and I both thought our steaks were up there on the "best we have ever had" list. Their garlic bread was so good, I wish I had ordered more to take home. Perhaps we had previously gone on an off night. It happens. Based on this experience though, we will definitely be back...and soon. I am getting an extra order of garlic bread too!
Brittany L.
Manager Todd (Tadd?) was awesome! He went above and beyond to make sure my family had an unforgettable dinner. Thank you so much. I will definitely continue celebrating special occasions at Arroyo!
Rey R.
SERVICE: The service was great. We were greeted and shown to our table quickly. Our server was professional and knowledgeable about all their dishes. He explained everything clearly including the specials of which I usually only catch 50% of what's being said...but he guided me through like a pro. FOOD: The cowboy rib eye steak was delicious. Cooked very well. Glad I went with the cowboy, it wasn't as large as I imagined it to be. My wife had the Chilean Sea Bass which she loved. Not over cooked. Perfect flavor. AMBIENCE: Dimly lit. Romantic yet not too dark. CRITICISM: The TV was tuned into sports. Is a TV really necessary? Not sure why TV is needed at a fine restaurant. Must be a Pasadena thing. The peach "salad" was truly sub par. It's not really a salad but a presentation of peaches with a delicious dressing lightly spread over fruit and plate. The problem was the peaches. They were bruised, hard and not actually in season. I recommend sticking to seasonal fruits. I'm sure the chefs can come up with something better. Had the peaches been in season, the salad would have been delicious! I could taste the potential.
We dinned here last month a gift certificate from a friend. We have been to the Arroyo Chop House at least five times and it has never disappointed. We started with a specialty cocktail. My husband was particularly impressed with his. A house barrel aged whiskey old fashioned served in a chilled martini glass. He had the duck I guess you can tell from past reviews he is a duck fan. But it has to have crispy skin. A home run! I had the pasta Bolognese. Delicious and a huge portion. It could have been split. I took it home and had it for lunch for two days. They have a nice wine selection. I forgot our waiter's name, but he was very attentive and polite. The Arroyo Chop House has a lovely ambiance very classic. We plan to go again. I don't know about a happy hour, but the bar was packed so I will definitely be looking into that.
S S.
Did they hire a new chef? I wonder because my Arroyo Chop House steaks were always cooked just the way I like it (rare and medium rare). But last night's ribeye was medium well, not rare per my order. I've relied on ACH when I want to entertain/impress my guests. This steak would be an embarrassment. Before I cut into it I knew something was wrong: It was smaller than my previous ribeyes because it was overcooked. A professional chef experienced with steaks would have known this. So what happened? Note: This order was delivered, not a dine-in. I have had other ACH steaks delivered so this was not a factor. Had I dined at the restaurant I would have sent it back to the kitchen and asked for another.
Mario Inga
Excellent restaurant!! Delicious filet Mignon and lobster bisque soup.. Great wine selection! plus the apple pie and the cheesecake are really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet, Chop House Garlic Bread
Mark B.
Great food but it ain't cheap. Fantastic for special occasions unless you're loaded with ca$h.Parking: Valet only $8 + tip and the didn't even open the door for my wife..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine H.
Finally tried this local steakhouse and faaaak is it delicious. Great ambience, like its own little world in there. Lovely service. Excellent food. And most importantly to me I felt good after, no stomachache and not weighed down! I started with the lobster bisque, and it was one of the best I've ever had. So light and delicate with real lobster. Often times lobster bisque is just a bowl of cream that makes you feel sad and crappy. This was light and flavorful, bright, and perfectly balanced. Not overly filling and not overly salty. I then had the Cesar salad, also perfectly balanced and delicious. Left je wanting more. Lastly, I had the petite fillet with no sides (because it didn't need it.) Shit that was good. I'll be fantasizing about this meal quite a bit.
All food is very good, some items are great. (My steak this time was a little tough.) Service is always top-notch even though we were there on Mother's Day and the place was packed. Noise level was high and music added to the cacophony. We're lucky to still have this fine restaurant in Pasadena!
This place is absolutely amazing. Every time I go I truly enjoy the experience. Excellent food, service and attention to detail. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet, Wagyu
I have been coming here for nearly 30 years.. it is one of the best steaks house in Southern California and was mentioned in Michilin in 2020. This iconic restaurant is a perfect place for any celebration especially birthdays… love the Old Fashioned cocktail, pancetta wrapped scallops is done in perfection. My favorite soufflé was kind of dry tonight, shrimp cocktail is good and you just can’t skip the meat… ribeye is my choice… mushrooms was awesome! Perfect for date night as well as male bonding with a good friend!
Recommended dishes: Soufflés
Kid-friendliness: Celebrated my son's birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Soufflés, Wagyu
If you wished for a steak to bring tears to your eyes, this is the place for you.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Such a romantic and exclusive place. Everything there is impressive. Excellent food, bar, meats and atmosphere make it ? referable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grand Marnier Souffle, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Scalloped Potatoes, Oysters on the Half Shell, New York Cheese Cake, Soufflés, Old Fashioned-Aged 40 Days, Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Filet, Potatoes, Chocolate Souffle, New York, Chop House Garlic Bread
The service was great. I was shocked that actually Lamb chops were not on the menu. I did not like that it was so dark. I could barely read the menu. I also didn't like that everything was a la carte. They did have chops, on menu of the night. They were pretty good. Def worth the $55. And the sides were good. I had mac, Brussels & mash. All good. We also had a chocolate soufle. It was soo silky & smooth. Definitely worth saving space. I did like the flowers outside & I also recommend a reservation b/c they seem to be pretty popular. Dinner for 3 was $350.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soufflés
UPDATE! Our return visit was the complete opposite experience of the one I reviewed earlier. The service was great (thank you Seth!) and my husband and I both thought our steaks were up there on the "best we have ever had" list. Their garlic bread was so good, I wish I had ordered more to take home. Perhaps we had previously gone on an off night. It happens. Based on this experience though, we will definitely be back...and soon. I am getting an extra order of garlic bread too!
Manager Todd (Tadd?) was awesome! He went above and beyond to make sure my family had an unforgettable dinner. Thank you so much. I will definitely continue celebrating special occasions at Arroyo!
SERVICE: The service was great. We were greeted and shown to our table quickly. Our server was professional and knowledgeable about all their dishes. He explained everything clearly including the specials of which I usually only catch 50% of what's being said...but he guided me through like a pro. FOOD: The cowboy rib eye steak was delicious. Cooked very well. Glad I went with the cowboy, it wasn't as large as I imagined it to be. My wife had the Chilean Sea Bass which she loved. Not over cooked. Perfect flavor. AMBIENCE: Dimly lit. Romantic yet not too dark. CRITICISM: The TV was tuned into sports. Is a TV really necessary? Not sure why TV is needed at a fine restaurant. Must be a Pasadena thing. The peach "salad" was truly sub par. It's not really a salad but a presentation of peaches with a delicious dressing lightly spread over fruit and plate. The problem was the peaches. They were bruised, hard and not actually in season. I recommend sticking to seasonal fruits. I'm sure the chefs can come up with something better. Had the peaches been in season, the salad would have been delicious! I could taste the potential.
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We dinned here last month a gift certificate from a friend. We have been to the Arroyo Chop House at least five times and it has never disappointed. We started with a specialty cocktail. My husband was particularly impressed with his. A house barrel aged whiskey old fashioned served in a chilled martini glass. He had the duck I guess you can tell from past reviews he is a duck fan. But it has to have crispy skin. A home run! I had the pasta Bolognese. Delicious and a huge portion. It could have been split. I took it home and had it for lunch for two days. They have a nice wine selection. I forgot our waiter's name, but he was very attentive and polite. The Arroyo Chop House has a lovely ambiance very classic. We plan to go again. I don't know about a happy hour, but the bar was packed so I will definitely be looking into that.
Did they hire a new chef? I wonder because my Arroyo Chop House steaks were always cooked just the way I like it (rare and medium rare). But last night's ribeye was medium well, not rare per my order. I've relied on ACH when I want to entertain/impress my guests. This steak would be an embarrassment. Before I cut into it I knew something was wrong: It was smaller than my previous ribeyes because it was overcooked. A professional chef experienced with steaks would have known this. So what happened? Note: This order was delivered, not a dine-in. I have had other ACH steaks delivered so this was not a factor. Had I dined at the restaurant I would have sent it back to the kitchen and asked for another.
Excellent restaurant!! Delicious filet Mignon and lobster bisque soup.. Great wine selection! plus the apple pie and the cheesecake are really good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet, Chop House Garlic Bread
Great food but it ain't cheap. Fantastic for special occasions unless you're loaded with ca$h.Parking: Valet only $8 + tip and the didn't even open the door for my wife..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally tried this local steakhouse and faaaak is it delicious. Great ambience, like its own little world in there. Lovely service. Excellent food. And most importantly to me I felt good after, no stomachache and not weighed down! I started with the lobster bisque, and it was one of the best I've ever had. So light and delicate with real lobster. Often times lobster bisque is just a bowl of cream that makes you feel sad and crappy. This was light and flavorful, bright, and perfectly balanced. Not overly filling and not overly salty. I then had the Cesar salad, also perfectly balanced and delicious. Left je wanting more. Lastly, I had the petite fillet with no sides (because it didn't need it.) Shit that was good. I'll be fantasizing about this meal quite a bit.