18 Best American Restaurants in Pasadena

“Every thing was Amazing the view, service, food and drinks!! This is definitely a hidden gem! We will definitely be back!“

“My husband and I had not been here in a while. Went in at 10:30 am on 2/08/25, and I was craving lunch food. They had no issues prepping our lunch and the young man who waited on us was very nice, polite and answered my questions. Food was good and dining room was very clean.“

“Great experience- great food and atmosphere“

“We came from out of town to visit and WOW…. Meal was delicious! Wings were spot on and the service was excellent! Highly recommend the crab soup and Philly cheesesteak also!!!“

“Great food and drinks. Staff is friendly and accommodating.“

“Pats is our go-to never lets us down dinner option. We've been eating there for 6 years now since we moved to the area and I've not ever ordered something I didn't like. Not to mention that they give huge portions which I think is commendable seeing as so many of the restaurants right now are making you pay more for less due to shrinkflation.

Like I said we love everything but their pasta is amazing my husbands favorite is the chicken parmesan and mine is a tie between the spaghetti and meatballs or the chicken burrito bowl. Oh and if you like delicious things go ahead and tack on one of those desserts lol.“

“Today is the first time I called and ordered from Cookies Kitchen…I ordered HamburgerSteak platter with mashed potatoes n corn…omg it’s a bomb. I’m gonna rate Cookies Kitchen number 1 over all other food places in around Pasadena area. I’m looking forward coming back. Thank You.“

“I go to Johnny's a lot most of the food is exceptionally well all I can say is never get the fried Chicken it's horrible they say it's fresh but it tastes like it's out of a box like maybe like banquet chicken other than that all the food I've eaten there has been exceptional the service sometimes is off but on most occasions you get a great server but there are times when you got a really bad server and I've experienced that a couple times since I've been going there but other than that they are totally a great place to eat and very affordable“

“The place was packed for dinner time but had great service. Best Italian Cold Cut since Pastore’s. Will return soon!“

“Wonderful food and atmosphere. Plus my kiddo chefs there 😊😊😊“

“Retirement party today . Great time also having an 80th birthday party at the same time“

“Oscars Alehouse in Pasadena is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, lively, and welcoming — the kind of place that instantly feels like your new favorite hangout. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, striking the perfect balance between laid-back and professional. The beer selection? Phenomenal. Whether you're into local craft brews, seasonal specialties, or classic favorites, there's something for every palate. And the bartenders really know their stuff — they’re happy to make recommendations and even offer samples if you’re undecided. The food is way beyond typical pub fare. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. The burgers are juicy and perfectly cooked, the wings are legendary, and the crab dip? Just wow. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in every dish. Add in live music, TVs for the game, and a crowd that’s always upbeat — it’s the kind of place you want to come back to again and again. Whether you're out with friends, on a casual date, or just grabbing a solo pint, Oscars Alehouse delivers every time. Highly recommend checking it out — you won’t be disappointed! And hey, if you guys at Oscars are reading these reviews — just a quick heads-up: why aren’t the comments left on your Facebook reviews visible? It’d be great to see the community’s feedback and conversations. Either way, keep doing what you’re doing — you’ve got something special here!“

“We tried the Lodge for the first time tonight. Pros- The place is beautiful, very cozy, warm and inviting. The hostess was very sweet, and greeted and sat us quickly. Mondays are burger night. Very good value. $9 burger and fries. I got the Lodge burger and it was excellent. Cooked perfect, quality meat and paired with really good fries! Cons - Very limited menu, in my opinion Service was nice but fairly slow. Our waitress disappeared for longgggg periods at a time. Even when our drinks were clearly empty, we were never offered refills unless we asked. My husband got the grizzly all you can eat platter. It was a huge miss. It comes with fried shrimp, fried chicken, beef, ribs, fries, coleslaw, and corn on the cob for $30. Fried chicken looked good but was literally COLD, no I actually mean like COLD, inside. Skin was crunchy but without much flavor. My husband ate one small piece ( it came with three). Fried shrimp was very good. The beef ribs were very gritty. Not tasty at all. Fries were good. Cole slaw was super vinegary and also put on the plate with everything else which means the fries shrimp and chicken all had coleslaw juice all over it. The corn on the cob was literally green giant frozen niblets or something. My husband took one bite and left the rest on the plate. It came with two.... We did mention to the waitress about the chicken and she did offer to replace it, but at that point, he didn't really want it anymore. She did bring more shrimp since it was all you can eat and had given him new fries, which were very good. When the waitress came back over, I did mention to her. It wasn't a great meal for $30 especially since I got a delicious burger for $9. She was very apologetic which I told her she didn't need to be. It certainly wasn't her fault. We waited for the bill and the manager wanted up coming over and asking for feedback which we gave her very honestly, she was very nice. I really appreciated that she took the feedback. She gave us a small discount I think which we didn't ask for, but it was nice of her anyway. All in all, I would definitely go back for burger night, but that's probably all..“

“Went on a Monday Night. They were setting up for Trivia night and it was packed which you don’t see normally anywhere on a Monday night. They were also going to be showing the Baltimore Ravens game so
Lots of folks on Ravens jerseys, hats etc. Seemed like a fun place and everyone there new each other so a locals Pub. Food was very good and good quality as well and prices very reasonable. If you are in the area and needing a casual environment then this place is perfect.“

“I go there a few times a month. The service the amount of food and the quality of food is always top-notch. They have a great selection of food. The chili cheese fries are amazing. Also beef tips are very good. Also The steak is 2 times better thr Outback. The sides are huge portions. Try this place you won’t be disappointed.“

“Love the food here, always fresh, friendly and clean! I come at least once a week. Bring your friends for lunch or dinner, you won't regret it!“

“Very clean atmosphere Great food“

“Our server, Al johnson who is also the manager was incredible. the restaurant was pretty empty but he made sure to seat us right away, spaced patrons out very well, and checked in on us whenever we needed anything. his service was incredible and he made sure we were happy and well fed :) cant ask for more !“