Comfort Food Restaurants near Pasadena, TX

“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!“

“Amazing!! Rebecca the event coordinator was so professional and accommodating. She and Steve, the chef, made sure our experience was one to remember!! The food was outstanding! I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone. We had a small affair catered in a family home. It was perfect!“

“Always excellent. Never disappointed.“

“Excellent food ads outstanding service!!!“

“Love, love, love this place! Very clean and friendly establishment. Great food and the staff is very friendly. It' s definitely worth the money.“

“I wonder if those who complain about stingy portions have realized that it’s an all you can eat. Yes, food is not top notch cuisine, but you can feed yourself more than decently for 12-13$, with way better food than any fast food chain around, and you’re on campus. Some more power plugs would allow more laptop charging“

“OMG this potato was life after a long day teaching the youth of Houston“