28 Best American Restaurants in Pasadena

Black Bear Diner Pasadena American • $
3497 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf Dinner with Onion Rings and Green Beans
Classic Diner Cheeseburger Basket 1110 1350 Cals
Freshly-Brewed Black Bear Diner Coffee - 96oz
Bacon Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal
Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Sweet Cream Banana Pancakes
French Toast Breakfast
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Bob's Big Bear Burger

“Great dinner, and the wait staff is great especially a waitress named Harper who should be the manager, super Intelligent as well as a total pro at what she is doing for a living. Great personally and a problem solver and super hard working and totally unwilling to compromise the quality of service that Black Bear Dinner is known for. Ronald R Mosher“

4.6 Superb369 Reviews
Bubba's 33 American • $$
3221 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

12 Pepperoni Canadian Bacon and Ground Beef Pizza
Chicken Tenders & Fried Shrimp Combo
Double Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Tater Tots and Bacon Cheeseburger
Bubba's Famous Traditional Wings
Crooked Fried Cheese Appetizer
Chicken Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Bubba's Famous Boneless Wings
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Bubba's Bacon Cheeseburger

“Food this evening was great! Thais was awesome!👍 She was super nice and provided great service! We will be requesting her service again! Thank you!!🙂“

4.4 Superb153 Reviews
Oh My Funnel Cake Fries! (Located at The Neighborhood Scoop) American • $
2106 Strawberry Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Lovers Funnel Cake Fries
Fruity Pebbles Funnel Cake Fries
Blueberry Pie Funnel Cake Fries
Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries
Mexican Orange Fanta Float
Apple Pie Fried Oreos
Bacon Cheese Fries
Churro Fries
Banana Split
Onion Rings

“food is great“

4.6 Superb79 Reviews

“We used the Silver Sycamore to host our daughter’s baby shower. From the start we knew it was the right choice. Krista answered all our questions and went above and beyond making the decor pop for us. The catering staff is also so polite and welcoming. Highly recommended!“

4.6 Superb70 Reviews
Pine Street Cafe at Silver Sycamore American • $
5111 Pine Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Silver Dollar Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs
Tipsy Chicken & Waffles
Cinnamon French Toast
Chicken and Waffles
Sycamore Benedict
Build an Omelette
Tex Mex Migas
Peach Cobbler
Eggs Benedict
The Elvis

“I highly recommend this Café. I ordered to go as I’m leaving state after breakfast, but the girl that helped me carry my drinks out was super sweet. Not being from Texas I was curious about everything on the land and she was very informative (I should’ve gotten her name). I ordered the Sycamore 2s which was 2 pancakes (choice of 1/2 waffle or 2 slices French toast), 2 eggs, and 2 pieces of bacon (choice of sausage also). I got my son an order of French toast, and a friend the brunch burger. Everything was AMAZING. The server mentioned Mondays they have a mimosa special (she told me exactly but I forget it). I like over medium eggs and this is the first place I’ve been that’s gotten my eggs PERFECT the first time around. It’s an adorable little café and there’s a wedding venue in the back. I highly recommend trying their food if you haven’t before. I took photos but it won’t let me add them to my review.“

4.3 Superb96 Reviews
Sudie's Catfish House American • $
4910 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Hush Puppies with Their Wonderful Dipping Sauce Hollandaise
Magnolia Seafood Pasta
Fried Catfish Platter
Fried Green Tomatoes
Lunch Catfish Plate
Hot Boiled Crawfish
Catfish and Shrimp
Crawfish or Shrimp
Blackened Catfish
Dozen Hushpuppies

“We walked into Sudie’s after a funeral, completely unannounced with a large party of 40 people. The management team went above and beyond to accommodate us. Coya, our only waitress, didn’t bat an eye. She was amazing and worked extremely hard to take care of all of us. Thank you, your kindness made all the difference in the world at that moment.“

4.2 Good134 Reviews
Ernie's Cafe & Catering American • $
1860 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders Mashed Potatoes \u0026 Gravy and Onion Rings
Chicken Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and Corn
Chicken Tenders Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and Onion Rings
Chicken Fried Steak with Green Beans and Fried Okra
Appetizer Popcorn Shrimp
Shrimp PO'Boy Platter
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Sautéed Mushrooms
Fried Zucchini
Mango Chicken

“Simply the best!!! Best service!“

4.6 Superb33 Reviews
Frank's Grill American • $
3807 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Chicken & 2 Egg
Chicken Fried Steak & Waffle
Frank's Chopped Steak
Grilled Chicken Salad
Hash Browns and Grits
Hash Browns or Grits
Chicken and Waffles
Country Breakfast
Biscuits & Gravy
2 Eggs with Bacon

“Great breakfast and friendly staff“

4.2 Good96 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
3365 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Signature Soup - Baked Potato Soup
Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
Country Chicken Fried Chicken
Tiras de Pechuga Con Camarón
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Trio Sampler

“Yo, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen in Pasadena is absolutely fire! Our family of five (two adults, three kids) rolled up from East Fwy, and this spot was straight up incredible. The grilled salmon was pure perfection, flaky, seasoned just right, and only about $14, a total win for that gourmet vibe. The Chicken Alfredo? Creamy, saucy, pasta goals for around $13, with portions so big we had leftovers for days. The kids went wild for the Penne Pasta Marinara (about $5.99 each), scarfing down that tangy sauce like champs. And don’t get me started on the honey butter croissants, free with entrees, flaky, sweet, and so good we were ready to grab the whole basket to go. For five of us, the bill was around $60 with tax and tip, which is unreal for scratch made eats.

The service was top tier, our server was awesome, keeping drinks topped off, dropping jokes that had us all cackling, and handling our kids’ sauce mess like a pro. The whole crew was on point, making a busy Monday night feel chill and welcoming. This place is a family friendly gem, cozy and perfect for a squad meal. We’re already hyped to come back for more salmon, pasta, and those unreal croissants. If you’re in Houston, hit up Cheddar’s, it delivers all the vibes for a great meal that won’t break the bank. Bet we’ll be back!“

3.9 Good179 Reviews
BreWingZ Restaurant and Bar Chicken Wings • $
5007 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Pepper Wings and Carolina Gold SMH Wings
Garlic Parmeaan Boneless Wings
Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Two for Tuesday Wings
Brewingz Pickle Chips
10 Traditional Wings
Kid's Boneless Wingz
Golden Fried Shrimp
Traditional Wingz 4

“I have been coming to this restaurant for years. I love the staff. They always accommodate us quickly. And during lunch time they know I’m short on time and serve me quickly. I call it in and have it ready for me to eat at table.“

4.5 Superb189 Reviews
El Torito Country Cooking American • $
2502 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Huge Baked Potato with Chicken Strips
Super Slam with Country Fried Steak
Turkey and Dressing Dinner
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
Hamburger 6 50
Steak and Eggs
Hash Browns
Patty Melt

“🥰We eat here once or twice weekly. The owner is extremely nice, and the food is very good. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are great. I usually have leftovers.“

3.6 Good17 Reviews
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Burgers • $
3517 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Red Robin Gourmet Cheeseburger
California Chicken Sandwich
Fried Pickles with Ranch
Gourmet Cheese Burger
Towering Onion Rings
Bacon Cheeseburger
Mozzarella Sticks
Root Beer Float
Onion Ring Tower
Brisket Burger

“the burgers are big and juicy...you can get them cooked the way you like (pink)!“

4.4 Superb118 Reviews
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Peppers

Peppers Steak House • $
3604 Fairmont Pkwy Suite C, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Appetizer Sampler Fried Zucchini Fried Mushroom and Mozzarella Plank
Blackened Red Fish Crab Sauce Steamed Broccoli & Asparagus
Fried Pickles Fried Mushrooms Cheese Sticks
Blackened Catfish Dinner
Colossal Chocolate Cake
Grilled Chicken Breast
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
Ribeye Steak Dinner

“Awesome dining. Great staff.“

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
Saltgrass Steak House Steak House • $$
3233 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Soup of the Day & Salad
Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Baked Potato Soup
LD Grilled Shrimp
Side House Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Chicken

“Great bar area and music!“

4.2 Good239 Reviews
Gyros Express and More Greek • $
7219 Fairmont Pkwy #185, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Souvlaki
Patty Melt Fries
Tzatziki Sauce
Gyro and Fries
Cheeseburger
French Fries
Onion Rings
Gyro Plate
Greek Salad
Sandwich

“Me and my wife absolutely love this place. Best Gyros locally, the owner and girl who takes orders are so nice.“

4.5 Superb52 Reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar Tex-Mex • $
5548 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Steak Platter with Added Shrimp
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Margarita Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Bottomless Tostada Chips
Bottomless Chips & Salsa
Loaded Mashed Potatoes

“The food was pretty good, nothing to write home about. The fries weren't super fresh. I had the quasidillas with both options (bacon/chicken and brisket/cheese), and they were the bomb. I recommend the bacon/chicken one if you want to pick one. The service was okay, he worked hard and it was pretty busy. Got sweet tea instead of unsweet and he took the time to fix it quickly. Surprised me with a refill without my asking. The atmosphere was average, but we enjoyed ourselves and that's what matters.“

4.2 Good145 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $
5103 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Shrimp and Chicken with Mushrooms
Bourbon Street Chicken and Shrimp
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Chicken Fingers Dinner
Bourbon Street Steak
Quesadilla Burger
Crunchy Shrimp
Lemon Chicken
Chicken Wings
Boneless Wings

“Came here on a Monday night with my family and Ms.Casandra was so amazing definitely coming again because of her. She was very nice to my son and she came to check on us every chance she got! She met us to our standards , I love that. Thanks to Ms.Casandra for making my child day.“

3.5 Good137 Reviews
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe Cajun • $
3501 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

bb Seafood Trio Etouffee
Bayou Breeze Peach Mambo
Crawfish Etoufee Bundle
Grilled Chicken Etoufee
Chicken Tchoupitoulas
Gator Punch Jr for 2
Cajun Combo Skillet
Cajun Fried Chicken
Red Beans and Rice
Crawfish Étoufée

“Every time I go to Razzoo's, I leave satisfied 😌 Best part is the service I receive from Faith. She's knowledgeable about the food and, of course, the drinks. 10 out of 10“

4.1 Good264 Reviews
Broadway Buffalo Wings Chicken Wings • $
1520 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chips Cheese DLP \u0026 Salsa
2 for 1 Friday Buffalo Shrimp
10 PC Southern Fried Wings
Chips Cheese DLP & Salsa
Hand Breaded Onion Rings
Mango Habanero Wings
6pc Southern Wings
Traditional Wings
Spicy Lemon Pepper
Hot Lemon Pepper

“Great service the wings were delicious!“

4.1 Good131 Reviews
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Denny's

Denny's Diner • $
909 West Pasadena, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Stack of Salted Caramel Banana Pancakes
55 Scrambled Eggs & Cheddar Breakfast
Double Berry Banana Pancake Slam
Double Cheeseburger with Fries
Pancakes with Strawberries
Country Fried Steak & Eggs
Mile High Denver Omelette
Mac 'N Brisket Skillet
Bourbon Bacon Burger
Crazy Spicy Skillet

“Good renovated . no baby changing table“

4.1 Good110 Reviews
Hoasis Restaurant Honduran • $
1206 Richey St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Pollo Con Tajadas Fried Chicken with Green Banana Slices
Baleada Clásica Hondureña
Miercoles Filete Empanizado
2 Slices French Toast
Baleada Con Aguacate
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk Pancakes
French Toast Combo
Desayuno Hondureño
Bacon and Sausage

“Ordene baleadas por recomendacion de mis hermanos y si muy deliciosas, regresare por la carne asada que tambien me recomendaron..el personal muy amable #catrachos“

4.3 Superb36 Reviews
Pappa Yolk's Grill Grills • $
5824 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

1 Egg 2 Pieces of Bacon or 1 Sausage Patty Hash Browns 1 Piece of Toast
Pancake with Bacon & Sausage
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Chopped Steak & Eggs 80z
Grilled Chicken Omelet
Texas French Toast
Spinach Omelette
Biscuits & Gravy
Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Plate

“Great people and service to match.“

4.1 Good71 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
3033 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Buttered Corn House Salad Steak Fries
16 Oz ft Worth Ribeye with Mushrooms
Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream
6 Oz Sirloin Steak with Ribs
Extra Honey Cinnamon Butter
Grilled Shrimp Appetizer
Yeast Dough Bread Basket
Steak with Sweet Potato
Lil' Dillo Steak Bites
Chicken Fried Chicken

“we ate there today and the food was delicious and the service was great, our server Billy was excellent.“

3.9 Good347 Reviews
Kelley's Country Cookin' Family • $
7011 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich with Lettuce Toamato and Mayonnaise on a Bun
Chicken Fried Steak with Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Biscuit with Gravy Available Until
Over Medium Eggs and Hash Browns
Half Stack Pancake Breakfast
Chicken Fried Chicken Strips
TX Size Chicken Fried Steak
Hamburger Steak & Eggs
Country Boy Breakfast
Country Fried Steak

“If i gave all 5 stars, why are you asking me to redo my review google? Because here i am...updating it with 1 less star on each.
Chicken fried steak was very bland today.
Mac and cheese has been watery with no flavor for last 2 visits.
Corn was even blah! How do you blah up corn?
The little lady that got us our drinks was very sweet and hard working that's why I'm just knocking off 1 star for service. But the waitress...as long as yours not asking her for assistance with something, she might be ok. But I feel like she would spit in my food for wanting to exchange something out. She's really not the warm and friendly type of waitress...I guess a job is a job. I get it...but dang Gina!“

3.9 Good176 Reviews
Waffle House Breakfast • $
7423 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Grits Eggs Toast Bacon and Waffle
Hash Browns with Eggs Toast Bread
Texas Bacon Egg & Cheese Melt
Two Egg Breakfast with Bacon
All Star & Sausage Bowl
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Biscuits and Gravy
Chicken Sandwich
All-Star Special
With Hashbrowns

“Food is good… But! Staff is slow at seating people. Not cleaning the tables on time and the restaurant is messy. No motivation among the staff, like they’re Hating on life! I get it, Sucks that you’re working there but don’t blame the customers for your Life decisions.“

3.9 Good117 Reviews
The Burger Den Meal Delivery • $$
4125 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena
5 Superb2 Reviews
Skyview at the Palm Grill Pasadena Bar & Grill • $
114 Richey St 8th Floor, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Palm Burger

“Good atmosphere, view, and food.“

4.2 Good5 Reviews
El Rinconsito Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $$
2502 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

“🥰We eat here once or twice weekly. The owner is extremely nice, and the food is very good. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are great. I usually have leftovers.“

5 Superb1 Reviews