28 Best American Restaurants in Pasadena

“took a date there on a weeknight they let me get to my table early to put flowers on the table for m date. the food was great and the drinks were perfect would recommend this place“

“The food has to be experienced!! It’s high-end in taste and presentation, and the staff are professional but so fun that you feel like you’re with family. They are attentive to detail and will bend over backwards to make sure you have what you need. Service with a smile; this company is pure joy!“

“Bit of a long wait but we expect that on a Sunday morning. All family members, including kids, cleaned their plates. My veggie omelette was solid. Reminded me of an omelette bar! But the real star of the show was the hashbrowns. I’ll be thinking about them for the rest of the week lol. Our server was very nice. Honestly, all staff were friendly. We’ll be back. Oh, and my kids both highly recommend the chocolate chip pancakes! 😌“

“How did this quirky gem evade my notice for five years?! I guess because they're only open Friday and Saturday. This may be the best restaurant in Pasadena. Inventive creole-inspired food. Everyone raved. Only thing I would change is to have it a little quieter. But our four-top could still converse well.“

“Omg. It’s June 6th and this review is for Easter Sunday Brunch for Alexandros. The Waiter from Greece. Sorry for the delayed review Alexandros that I promised. Food and service here, impeccable, amazing, flawless. Alexandros is an amazing waiter.
Thank you.“

“The asparagus fries. Crispy & not greasy. You can appreciate the asparagus flavor. We split the Thai spicy salad. It was spicy, but the Thai basil & the peanut dressing were the stars. It didn't need the chicken. The best was the ribeye melt. The meat was cooked perfectly.The sourdough was crusted with parmesan. With a side of horseradish that was perfectly paired for this sandwich.“

“Fabulous chicken Sando!!! Absolutely delicious. Everyone is ALWAYS SO FRIENDLY. I try and go as often as I can. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰“

“The food is amazing. I highly recommend this bistro.“

“Always an amazing time here. Been coming to this location for years now. Service is second to none and food is delicious.“

“Great food and service. Loved the the rooftop dining!“

“Salad was tasty . I’ll be back to try burgers they looked amazing .“

“I’ve been 3 times in the past 3 weeks. Service and food is fantastic! Highly recommend Smitty’s Grill.“

“Terrific staff and innovative cuisine. Small local restaurant who worked hard to keep staff through the pandemic closures with delicious creative take out and who are keeping everyone safe by requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Fresh creative food.“

“Great food and huge portions! The pastrami was fresh, flavorful, and packed with meat. Fries were delicious, and the staff was friendly and fast. Restaurant was clean, and the service was excellent. Definitely one of the best spots for sandwiches and comfort food. Highly recommend!“

“Had such an amazing experience last nigh ! The food so fresh and delicious prepared to perfection. Everyone was friendly and attentive even the chefs are super cool ! And definitely save room for that cheesecake yummmy ! I'll definitely be back. Thank you all at Colette's 😋😋👌🏼“

“The restaurant is elegantly decorated and has a comfortable atmosphere“

“Their Corned Beef sandwich and their Pastrami Sandwich...both DELICIOUS!!!!!“

“I used to love to eat here but one of the cooks that's been here for a long time always looks at me side eye because I want my order made the way I like it. I don't like the atmosphere I feel when I go there anymore. They need to learn how to respect their customers order without looking at them crazy.“

“LATE REVIEW.

Finding little neighborhood gems when it comes to food has always been an exciting experience for me. Having family alongside makes the journey more special. We chose Holy Saints to announce our baby's gender with our parents and we had an amazing time during our intimate dinner here.

The restaurant's ambiance was the perfect combination of homey and inviting. It is a smaller place and the number of tables are limited so I highly suggest making a reservation when dining here. During our dinner, it was a bit difficult to have a full blown conversation as the place was packed with guests when we came plus the loud background music that was playing the whole night.

Service and food were nothing but amazing! Their menu is very limited. Maybe not everyone will appreciate that, but I think it is more intentional on what is being served to the table. Our highlight of the night was the Grandpa's Pan Roasted Duck Magret Au Poivre for sure. It was so tender on the inside and crispy on the outer edges! We never had a meal like that elsewhere and we will for sure be back just because of it.“

“Dog, burgers, drinks and a Tuesday run club, what more do you need!“

“Great food and service! It always felt like home when dining here.“

“always great food. today a problem with the fish and chips. over cooked and dry“

“The North Course is one of those courses that is good for a novice to practice off the course, conditon medium level, no big obstacles, a ball can be played the whole way.“

“Excellent food, great service and environment. Feels homey with gourmet cuisine. Consistently great, we come here about once a month. Drinks are excellent too. Thank you.“

“Very good food, and great cocktails. Wait staff was friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our experience.“

“A variety of tasty hamburgers, chicken burgers, salads & sides in a beachy themed restaurant with TVs playing sports. Can get busy, but you can usually get a seat, even if you have to wait a bit. Service varies with server & how busy they are.“

“Dog, burgers, drinks and a Tuesday run club, what more do you need!“

“Simply Gourmet recently catered my wedding ceremony, they were amazing from start to finish. Not only is their customer service amazing but everyone was so impressed by the quality of food. You should be called simply Amazing! Thank you all again!“