Tapas Restaurants near Pasadena, CA

“Update, two weeks later: So after a slightly rocky start, we went again - the food and wine were excellent as before, but the service really really improved since the last time. I can highly recommend this place to go for a good time. If you are with friends, make sure you try "family style" - order loads of munchies - the four of us shared the charcuterie board (the salami was among the best I ever had), the flatbreads, the baked brie - and a sample plate of their delicious oils - so so so good - and given the superb quality, reasonably priced. Not to forget: did you ever try vanilla ice cream with olive oil - you should ;-) So thankful they understood and appreciated my earlier review. I will surely go again soon. Previous review: Oh, what a wonderful place - and an amazing concept. My wife and I took two friends yesterday. We were seated at a table for two, with the promise to be relocated to the table next to us as patrons were close to getting their check. Never happened, no problem.I wanted to order a bottle of wine. The service recommended tasting their canned wines - 4 different ones for $49. Canned wine? I come from Germany, from Koblenz, where the rivers Rhine and Mosel meet. Canned wine? Seriously? Still, why not try something new?So the four of us received four balloon glasses with the four wines. Wine tasting? Share every glass physically with four people in times of Corona? They must be kidding. I would have expected to get four cans - and, in all honesty, four small glasses for each of us. Sure: it ain't the Ritz - a personal glass for each of us. But sure: this ain't "The Ritz," so we shared. We are really good friends, and we did have a good time. The wine was OK - which sounds as if something was wrong - it wasn't. It was OK - nice experience, but I would personally not order again - while it may be perfectly fine for you, the reader (by the way, I appreciate you reading this ;-)Then: the food. As with the wine, we wanted to share. We started with the baked brie, which was really really good, and the burrata flatbread, which came soaked, and I really mean soaked, in Oil. Sadly, it did not come with silverware. We asked three times but never got it. Then, we asked if we could have at least some napkins. We got two. We were here to share, weren't we ;-)I asked for the check. The printer had issues. Happens. We were not in a rush. Service offered a sip of wine while we had to wait. Sure, a nice gesture. Sadly, the wine never came. After just under half an hour, we got some sort of check - still issues with the printer. We were charged $61 for the wines - they were charged separately and not, as per the menu and recommendation, as the $49 offer. $12 was refunded. Receipt: sorry, the printer.I really wanted to love the place, and as we enjoyed the company of our dear friends in a nice atmosphere, loved the brie, and drank the wine, I did not want to spoil the evening by arguing about the service, which really "has potential."It would have been easy to make this a five-star recommendation, as the location, atmosphere and general concept scream fabulous. I would possibly go again. At the moment, I feel sorry for the place.“

“Bacari Glendale: It is a beautiful place we have always wanted to go to. We took two friends for a belated birthday dinner (and as the staff realized it was just that, they even rewarded us with a delicious birthday dessert :-). Great service, nice ambiance, and delicious food - we had the bread (could have been a bit more for the $4,50), then shared the Mac & Cheese topped up with the pear and brie pizza that was the best.“

“So good!!! Amazing. Love the food. The bok choy pot stickers OOOF! The best. 💜💜💜👑👑👑🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽💞💞💞💝💝👨‍❤️‍👨🧡“

“We had such a wonderful time. Amazing wine & terrific food!“

“Always a good interaction when coming to Z Falafel. The cooks are such nice guys and always so helpful when I may ask about one of their many options on the menu. I always try to switch up my plate when I come here and not once have I had a disappointing meal from this location. Keep going hard!“

“Bae and I had a music industry function in the hills behind this stretch of street. I saw this place was newish and had amazing reviews. The spot is a little hard to find which is OK but unusual for this relatively dowdy stretch of neighborhood where the raining cuisine is still, in 2024, red sauce italian(!) I love going to the Capri with friends during the holiday season but this was a wednesday night in July.

It was literally empty when we walked in and it made Bae nervous but I'd read the reviews so I reassured her. Like the name indicates it's a Vietnamese restaurant that serves food tapas style. So Bae loved it, I'm not a huge fan of tapas period, not even in the basque country or Spain, but this is still a great restaurant and deserves support! I would go back for sure if I was back here in the area, maybe before a vidiots movie.

Vegetarian options: Some

Dietary restrictions: There's no dairy on the menu

Parking: Kinda rough

Kid-friendliness: I guess? Child will be sharing small plates.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Great little community watering hole. Beer only and no food but there is a fantastic food truck out front.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Front door is wheelchair accessible“

“Great setting and great Sushi two thumbs up 👍🏽“

“Pretty decent yakitori spot. Think its a little overhyped. Ordered a couple of skewers. Nothing too memorable. Perhaps it's the skewers I selected.
Ordered Mexican jumbo shrimp, hamachi, mushrooms, shishito Peppers, blackened fried crab roll, and broccoli.
Not certain I like this place enough to return.“

“It's rare when every plate you order is great but from the appetizer to salad to entree to cocktail to dessert --everything was delicious. The biscuits and ham were fantastic. The wedge salad had great flavor contrasts. I had the stroganoff which was fantastic, highly recommend it. My lady had the flat iron steak which was generous and had an excellent char. I had the rum drink where the surfer's go, and it was hard not to order another one!
If you're in Eagle Rock I definitely recommend dinner and drinks at Little Beast.“

“Heading to Boyle Heights to hangout with friends and my hunnis and I stumbled on this bar. The tacos were really good. They were a little pricey but I like trying new spots. I had a fried shrimp taco & grill shrimp taco. My hunnis got an asada taco and a fried shrimp taco as well. They even made me a virgin margarita. We had to park on the streets which could be a hassle but we were fortunate to get a close up spot. We stopped in there on a Friday afternoon and there wasn’t many folks in there. But it had a cool vibe. We will visit again!“

“Excellent choices. Just had meze and small plates - the crispy mushrooms were unbelievable - were enough for us. ❤️“

“Super cute spot, insanely tasty!
Got the patatas bravas (came with really tasty sauce / aioli)
Garlic rice
Chicken inasal (great char, juicy, yummy)
Pork adobo (10/10)
And the dessert (Food for the gods, loved)
Highly recommend!“

“Best Thai food in LA! 🔥🔥🔥“

“Great setting and great Sushi two thumbs up 👍🏽“

“cause they doooopppe ya heard ?“

“Wow! One of the best hidden gems in DTLA. The food was phenomenal! The baguette alone was worth the trip. And the pasta rescued me from a deep post-election funk. And it wasn't terribly expensive either. I felt like I was on the set of Sex and the City, circa 1999, with Portishead bumping in the background. I wanted a Cosmo and a cigarette. Badly. It was giving the best NYC feels. And I loved it! Shoutout to Christopher for welcoming us!“

“Greekmans is truly a hidden gem in Silver Lake! The atmosphere is inviting, and the food is nothing short of amazing—authentic Greek flavors that are both fresh and flavorful. The service was impeccable, with the staff making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this spot is a must-try for anyone craving top-notch Greek cuisine. I’ll definitely be back! Thank you so much for a memorable evening and birthday celebration ??“

“There is a restaurant here called Pa Pa Walk! Sam the owner and his brother are a few of his employees. They are very nice. There is usually a line out the door. Make sure you sign in on the form hanging outside!Seating: A bit cramped, but its busy.

Parking: Cramped, but there is a lot downstairs. Don't park in Hotel parking.Service: When I am there I ususally get a water pretty quickly. They might not be the best at followup but if you are enjoying your food and DESSERT then you will be fine.Food: They serve Taiwanese foods like shaved ice, boba, slush, teas, coffee, popcorn chicken, stinky tofu, leek bun, coffin bread (with cream soup inside), dumplings, chicken/pork chop rice, sausage rice, fried rice, noodles, and they just recently added hot-pot to their menu. I also like their beef noodle soup!I love their mango shaved ice when it is in season. Their fluff ice is just fabulous!“

“I have to say if I could give Maria 10 Stars, I would. She made our evening Great to say the least. She went above and beyond on everything she did for not only us, but all of the tables she was taking care of.If you’re staying at the JW or just there for drinks, ask for her area as I’m sure you’ll have the same experience as we did.THANKS MARIA“

“I've been a few times. I don't think I've encountered a dish I didn't like. The yakitori selection is solid. My favorites are chicken skin and hearts. If you see gizzard skins on the socials menu, definitely add an order. Also, the Mac'n' cheese is delicious. Udon, tempura and sushi are solid as well.

Parking: There is parking validation“

“We enjoyed ourselves with an appetizer and a drink. The patio and main room are very open, fresh, and bright.We’ve been here a few times and we’ll return again! The views are super nice!Prices were a little high and service unnecessarily slow, but we still had a nice time.“

“Astonishing lodging to remain! They have an amazing pool, clean water, incredible food, and a cool lager. Agreeable staff and they have a decent spa. I will visit and remain longer since I like the view before the room, which straightforwardly prompts the pool. The rooms are an incredible size, and a portion of the perspectives are stunning. You will not be frustrated!“

“the Ramen was good and the broth was very tasty! kudos to our waiter who had a lot of patience with us with ordering because it was our first time there.“

“Atención cordial super amable. Deliciosa comida insuperable y en plato grande, los precios súper económicos. Para combatir el calor pida una refrescante kola champán heladita. Pantalla inmensa de televisión. En el interior del local pueder ver maceteros de plantas muy bien conservadas. Para la vista al exterior calle Hill hay una ventana grande y la puerta principal. Te encantará.“

“Dope DJs, good food, tasty drinks!“

“Had a great birthday lunch here. Jose our waiter was excellent. We loved the brisket nachos, braised beef & KBBQ tacos. The breakfast burrito with brisket was also delicious. The red velvet churros were over the top and loved the birthday presentation!
Sitting outside on the patio made for a perfect celebration!“

“Just visited for the first time, and I had a great experience! Ramen was delicious, fries were outstanding, and the sushi hit the spot! Great selection to pick from! Highly suggest!“

“muy buen servicio, y buen ambiente.“

“Service was great. Appreciate the priority to our reservation. Food came out cold, but flavor was good. The lobster roll was on a hotdog bun that wasn't toasted which also came out cold. The Chilaquiles came out cold from the egg on top to the beans on the bottom.“