New American Restaurants near South Pasadena, CA

“I’ve been going to Towhey’s for over 20 years. I love their breakfast. I love their cheeseburgers. My daughter Micaela used to be a hostess in Alhambra. It’s one of my favorite go to restaurants. I love sitting at the bar. Also when they’re busy it’s a fun place to have dinner.“

“The Avocado Toast is my favorite“

“If you’re reading this review it’s most likely because you haven’t been here. Otherwise you already know what an incredible experience you’re in for. Our brunch was amazing, only to be outdone by Javier who was extremely, friendly, attentive and spot on with every recommendation! Can’t wait to come back and try the multitude of mouthwatering dishes we saw on the tables next to us. Hope you have the time to give yourself this tantalizing treat.“

“First time going with my daughter. I love it. Fresh bread and the food absolutely fresh I got in love this place ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“I came in today, for the first time, on Thursday, 04/10, around 3 PM. There were two patrons at the bar top and a cool, friendly bartender, Kiara, came out and took care of me. She was very warm, attentive, and easy to chat with. The place was clean, the bathroom was clean, chill vibe, the locals were friendly, and I felt welcomed. The happy hour prices are very fair and the happy hour nachos were so good! Shout out to chef Pancho! I was told he has been there for a very long time and I know why!

They are cash only (there is an ATM) although I understand you can start a tab with a matching ID. Just pay cash to make it easier for everyone involved. Clean bar top, clean bathroom, plenty of space inside, easy and plentiful parking, and it just seems like a cool place to check out, especially on the evenings and weekends. Once again, the service and food were amazing and the happy hour prices are totally legit!

I am a bar guy, I've been to plenty of bars, low end, upscale, and everything in between, and this place is on my list of places to come back to. Thanks again to Kiara (bartender) and Pancho (chef)! I'll be in again soon!“

“love the Quality of Food😍😍😍“

“I really want to give it five stars and I may come again in the future. The food is great, to be honest, the pork shoulder and mushroom rice is enough.“

“Was super happy with our dinner at Hippo. Every dish was delicious. The brussel sprouts and cauliflower starters had excellent flavors. All the pastas we tried had incredible depth of flavor without being overly heavy or greasy. The hippo rolls and table focaccia were excellent and the chicken thighs were to die for. Only thing that was lackluster was the passion fruit gelato. Fun vibe, lots of seating, and great service!“

“The food was delicious and a great place to dine. Next time bring some friends and enjoy the food“

“My wife and I had a wonderful experience here last month . The service was impeccable and every dish we tried was great . The waiter we had that night made great food and wine recommendations and was incredibly accommodating. We can’t wait to go back for another date night“

“The Braised Beef and Mushrooms with Mashed Potatoes . Mashed potatoes were so creamy I could had eaten a whole bowl of it by itself but Beef and mushrooms Just took it to whole other level“

“The little plates are yummy. I love the pita bread that came with the hummus (Salatim plate). The other plates were good also. I loved the bread pudding (I think it's better than the best cake). What I like the most about Bacari, besides the beautiful ambiance, is the friendliest staff.“

“amazing food, service and home feeling“

“Had a lovely dinner and our server Jade was excellent! The shrimp cocktail was delicious and the hot fried catfish and fried hen sublime! A wonderful experience!“

“Such Wonderful atmosphere, food and coffee! 💖🎉🥳 They also have a super sweet display of gourmet treats!!! 🤩“

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

“Excellent service. Great beer. Great food. I Love the ambiance.“

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

“It’s tradition now — every time Adobe MAX is in town, I make it a point to stop by Yard House at L.A. Live! The team is always so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely courteous — they make every visit feel like coming home.

The truffle fries and tacos are always on deck, and they never disappoint! Perfectly crispy, flavorful, and just the right portion. And of course, I was so happy to see they still have my favorite Woodchuck Pineapple Cider — that’s my go-to every single time.

The soundtrack always hits just right, and the overall atmosphere is unbeatable — lively, stylish, and fun without being overwhelming.

Every year, this spot reminds me why it’s part of my Adobe MAX tradition — great food, great service, and great vibes all around.“

“great place for an evening date with the wifey... 😎👍“

“Fast friendly professional service and hot delicious food! I’ll definitely return 🥰“

“This place is located on the second floor of the paseo good options for food, good drink options and you can sit either inside or outside of the noise level is high inside the restaurant. They also have bar seating inside. The windows of the booths on the north side overlook Colorado Blvd.“

“Great Food and Parings. Service was great. wonderful ambiance & spectacular views!!“

“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.“

“It was wonderful! Historic surroundings (ask about it). The staff provided assistance with the menu and offered valuable suggestions. The service was great and pizza was quickly delivered without compromise. Created with quality ingredients and crust with a nice chew. I highly recommend this one.“

“Perfect place. Great food and atmosphere.“

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

“👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃👍“

“Harbor House in downtown LA is a charming, retro-style diner known for its 24/7 service. The extensive menu offers classic American comfort food, from hearty breakfasts to late-night burgers. The atmosphere is laid-back, with a nostalgic vibe. Service is generally friendly, though it can be slow during peak hours. Great for casual dining or a quick bite.“

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Thank you.

Such a great team, I love visiting and staying at the hotel.

Dining at Longitude 118 is the best part of my day.

Elena and Stefano you are the best
See you next visit.“

“Amazing cocktails in a cozy environment“

“The staff is great and friendly. The food is delicious!“

“Cool atmosphere, great music, best bottomless mimosas, & Felix makes the best espresso martinis 🥰“

“One of the BEST burger stands in the LA area. Family-friendly, super interesting people from all over Los Angeles county, great DJ's playing classics of every genre. The classic burger with onions and cheese is amazing, but the mushroom and Swiss comes in at a close second. They even have vegetarian options for the non-meat eaters. It only opens up like once a month though, so you definitely have to follow them on social media and get there when the getting is good!!!“

“Delicious! Really interesting and tasty food.“

“Friendly Comfortable neighborhood spot“

“After our Altadena house burned down, we relocated to Barker Block and absolutely love being so close to Manuela. We used to have a fire table like yours, so dining here always carries a sense of home. Last night we brought friends, and they said, ‘This makes it hard to go out to eat in Monrovia—our restaurants cut corners with cheap ingredients and fast turnover.’ What your chefs create is the opposite: dishes with not just incredible flavor but extraordinary texture and detail. Their expertise is off the charts, and I highly recommend.“

“Relax atmosphere, awesome service and good food!“

“Working so hard to stay open during these pandemic times. We owe them and their faithful help a lot!“

“We came for our twins' 18th bday celebration just 4 of us family dinner. I would have given 5 stars overall, but service this time was not so great. It started out good, but then without any notice another waitress started serving our table, not sure what happened. The first waitress had a much nicer personality. This waitress wasn't even aware that we were celebrating a birthday... I realized this when she asked us about dessert, I could tell she had no idea. I had to tell her. Otherwise, it's a really nice restaurant with good food, drinks and music. It was a Thursday night, but surprisingly they had a DJ. He was playing really nice music.“

“Brunch here is always a treat. I had the egg benedict, which was perfectly cooked, and their potato wedges are a must-try. The atmosphere is casual but lively, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. The place tends to get busy on weekends, but it’s worth the wait.“

“Excellent Filipino fusion food.“

“Had breakfast at Tenampal and loved it! The Anthony Special is a must-try — half chilaquiles in mole and half in green sauce with eggs on top. So good! The café de olla was delicious too. The staff here are super friendly and make you feel really welcome. Definitely coming back!“

“This was our first time dining at Little Beast, and our meal and service were excellent.
We sat in the covered patio area and started with the beet salad with burrata on a bed of arugula that we shared. For a person who has disliked beets their entire life, I have been slowly working to try them more often. Surprisingly, I liked the salad a lot and would order it again.
For my main meal, I had the Porterhouse pork chop, which is the first time I ever had this cut, and it was quite good. It was tender and juicy. It was also a little undercooked close to the bone, but I suppose that is not unusual considering you wouldn't want it to be dry and tough from overcooking. They were very kind to substitute any gluten items I couldn't eat for another non-gluten item. Because of this, I was able to try the kimchi rice cake, and that thing is a craveable morsel. My husband had the grilled flat iron steak. It was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It came with chausser sauce, which is a rich dark sauce made with wine and mushrooms. It's so good I could drink it, lol.“

“Most unusual brunch with chef driven latkes deep fried to look like rye bread. Pickled lox was purple along with crème fresh and capers. Very filling. . . Only thing was the outside chairs were metal and needed cushions. Find used hotel chairs. Otherwise it was great. Bravo“

“Probably THE best eatery I've been to. Ambiance, location, food and staff all perfect The Manager was constantly checking in and welcoming people, and explained that the "reason everyone working here is happy, is because the owner is a really nice guy to work for" Says a lot about a place! All food freshly cooked, organic and REALLY tasty. We will definitely be back 10/10“

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

“The hot honey pizza was phenomenal. Solid portions for a good price. Plus! The staff were super nice and fun to talk with while we waited for our pizza. 100% will be going back and they’re opening a slice shop at echo park that I am keen on trying because I had a good experience.“

“Excelente servicio. Comida exquisita y saludable. 💯%Recomendable. Gracias.“