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    Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

    4.2 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    By appointment only

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    Moderate noise
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    Michael Y.

    I recently visited Alexander's Steakhouse for a birthday dinner and overall had a pleasant experience. The portions were decent and the ambiance was great with warm lighting, comfortable seating, and a refined atmosphere that made the evening feel special. We ordered the 18 ounce ribeye, the cod cioppino, and the mushrooms and bread as sides. Everything was generous in portion, but the ribeye was cooked a little too much for my liking and lacked the distinctive char/fragrance that usually accompanies steaks at steakhouses. The manager was nice enough to exchange the ribeye for us with one that was on the rarer side which I appreciated. That said, I really appreciated the thoughtful birthday dessert they surprised me with. It was a nice personal touch that helped round out the night. Overall, a solid steakhouse whose accompaniments outshine the steaks in my opinion.

    Zachary P.

    Parking: Underground parking shared with other businesses. It's pretty big and easy. Don't forget your validation! Shout out to Frederic! This is the third time that my gf and I have celebrated our anniversary here. It has also always been Frederic to wait on us each time. Not much to say but service has always been above and beyond for us and I love eating here. Alexanders is special for us because it's the time we spend the most eating what we like. Usually we order the A5 kagoshima special, but it was a 20oz which was way too big for us. We opted for a cut of the Miyazaki and Sanuki. They were absolutely delicious. When you've had as much A5 wagyu as you wanted, you know that the small cuts have to be insanely delicious to be meaningful. Every bite was extremely juicy and tasty. The salt plate is always one of the highlights of the night and each one makes the flavour of the meat pop out. Side dishes are also always perfect. They have my favourite mash and also some of the best wagyu fried rice I've ever had. Their bread plate is also the best appetizer, the three butters they bring out always taste fantastic. Alexanders is the go-to anniversary restaurant for a reason and it has always been with every dollar. I honestly wish I could eat here more often but it's always good to save it for a special occasion. Bonus points for Frederic remembering us and our usual orders. It's nice to have history with a place and being remembered. See you guys again!

    Complimentary cotton candy
    James W.

    This is a long overdue review of many meals at Alexander's. We try to dine a few times a year and if budget allowed would probably be here monthly. I've never had something that wasn't top tier and always try to experience something new. We always get the hamachi shots and Wagyu rice. I've had multiple different steaks and every cut has been phenomenal. The ambience and service are an elevated high end feel on par with the food quality and pricing. You get your moneys worth all around here.

    Menu (01/2026)
    Kevin T.

    My wife and I were looking for a romantic spot to celebrate her birthday and Alexander's Steakhouse was atop of the list. First impressions is that the restaurant is extremely spacious. It's quite the exhibit with the amount of space there is. We were seated immediately as we had a reservation before hand. Another note is that the restaurant is quite clean and atmosphere is very romantic, such a nice start. Parking - Free 90 minute validation for a underground parking lot right by Alexander's Steakhouse. To start, my wife was provided with a birthday card, it was a nice surprise and a very nice gesture. After exploring the menu for a bit, we decided on the Korean Fried Cauliflower, Fried Rice, and the T Bone Steak (22 oz), all to share. Our staff, Jayce, who was absolutely phenomenal, handed us complimentary bread and a watermelon bite (palette cleanser) before our orders arrived, a wonderful gesture as the breads came with various spreads that were super delicious. All bite size and very savory. The fried rice was very delicious, although it was a bit salty, it complimented the Fried Cauliflower dish we got. The sweet bite from the cauliflower mix with the fried rice created a nice sweet and savory taste. Overall, two wonderful dishes that I highly recommend, very delicious. Star of the show of course, is the T bone steak (medium rare, 22 oz) wow this was amazing. You can have the steak come out with the pieces already sliced off the bone, which we decided to. It was just super soft and melts in your mouth instantly. Each bite was so delicious and it was very cooked, would definitely get this again. After the meal, Jayce brought out a complimentary birthday dessert for my lovely wife, it was a absolute surprise and it was such a grand gesture. Very happy with this as we were able to have extra celebrations. Seem like every table gets handed a cotton candy stand after the meal, which was surprising, but it was my first time trying cotton candy and it was pretty tasty, melts instantly. Overall, I was very impressed with the high quality food, each bite of every dish was just astonishing to be honest. I've never had such high quality food before so this was a exceptional experience. On top of this, service was amazing, and a huge props to our server, Jayce, who made my wife's birthday dinner amazing. Will certainly be back to try other menu items and to celebrate special occasions. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would give infinite stars.

    Specialty (secret) cocktail menu after the main menu pages!
    Steve F.

    Ok, ok....... So this experience has now set the new standard for 5 star food experiences for us. Every single dish, cocktail and desert was top shelf. Cocktails: Vodka Daisy, the Omakase and the high castle we highly recommend. The half dozen oysters in yuzu-apple-mignonette was the perfect pairing. No need for horse radish or Tabasco! The popcorn crab was so unexpectedly delicious! We had the F1 Australian filet and bone in rib eye. Best cuts of meats ever, over the top better than anything in Vegas too. The sauces amazing, recommend the Shiso Bearnaise. Top 3 sides for us were the mushrooms, pork belly fried rice and the Kenneth fries, as fry fans, the best fries ever! The complimentary watermelon cotton candy was so good! We tried the Pina Coloda Pavlova deliciously paired pineapple compot, coconut crumble and more. Service is truly 5 star, atmosphere is that of a fine dining steak house and we recommend dressing up to dine, it's that good.

    Gus K.

    2025 Alexanders! Heard good things about this pasadena restaurant from friends. They were pretty on point with how it is. It's aite but personally I'm not planning on going back unless its a special event. It's Pasadena so you will have to pay for parking and expect to walk unless you take a ride share. We took a Lyft because we wanted to enjoy a couple of drinks. Make an appointment for dinner ahead and expect them to be late to serve you at your reservation time by twenty minutes or hopefully less. Do not expect the hosts to be too friendly either. Luckily you can wait and have a drink at the bar while you wait for them to have your table set up. If you want better service and dont mind sharing the bar with strangers i would suggest to do that. Service overall was not bad! The food came out within the hour and the workers made their rounds around checking up [or one person splashing water on my clothes.] Most of the food was decent. Dont get the fried rice or the oysters. Inside is nice and appears clean. Found it funny & cool they have cotton candy as dessert. We were too full from the food so didnt get to enjoy it. THANK YOU STEVEN FOR YOUR SERVICE! Thank you Remington for your kindness and good vibes. I really appreciate that. Fabian good man. Lawrence please improve your behavior. I dont think other customers would appreciate water being splashed on them when you are refilling a cup. I hope I'm the only one. Thank you for stopping after i kept smiling and being polite to you.

    Filet Mignon
    Kay M.

    There's street and structure parking nearby. Came on a weekday night. The staff were well dressed. The dining area appeared clean. Really enjoyed the squid ink bread. Got the Caesar Salad, Filet Mignon, and Yuzu Cheesecake. The Caesar Salad was really delicious. Got the Filet Mignon medium rare and thought it was alright. Was not a fan of the mashed potatoes. The Yuzu Cheesecake was really good. Would return for a special occasion.

    cotton candy
    Karen T.

    I celebrated an absolutely wonderful birthday here thanks to my husband. With a reservation, we were seated right away at a spacious table, which had a small birthday card for me. Our server, Jayce, was phenomenal. After putting in our order, some warm complimentary bread with 3 various spreads were brought out for us. The breads were fantastic and a great start to the rest of our dinner. We were then surprised with small, refreshing watermelon bites to cleanse our palettes. Our steak was definitely the star of the night. We requested it to be cooked medium rare and it came out perfectly. It tasted very flavorful, juicy, and tender. On the side, we shared some fried rice and Korean fried cauliflower. I was surprised at how delicious the fried rice was. You can tell that it is elevated, not your basic fried rice. As for the cauliflower, they were hot, crispy, and only mildly spicy - absolutely perfect. To end off, I was served a complimentary birthday dessert that included a lit candle. I don't fully know what dessert it was, but I do know that it was very tasty and delectable. The texture was super enjoyable to eat. On top of that, we had some pink cotton candy that was marvelously presented to us. I highly recommend celebrating your birthday dinner at Alexander's Steakhouse, which is only open during the evenings. They will not let you down. To make things even better, there is an underground parking structure right beneath the restaurant, and this restaurant will happily validate your ticket for the first 90 minutes.

    Alice Q.

    Filet steak medium and salmon and dessert. Room was dark so pics came out dark. Filet was cooked perfectly. i would ask the sauce bd on the side next time. Salmon delicious too. Didn't take pic of bread basket but visit fir dinner was nice food good it was leisurely service don't expect quick service.

    Too chewy
    Toma C.

    I have to say I was a little disappointed, mainly because the steak wasn't what I expected. While it was cooked perfectly medium-rare, it was fattier and chewier than I prefer. On the other hand, the Goddess Salad was a pleasant surprise--absolutely delicious! It was fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite dishes of the evening. The yuzu cheesecake was divine and the perfect way to end the meal. The venue itself is beautiful and makes a great place for a celebration. We had 18 people, and the private room fit our group perfectly. Parking validation appears to cover only about 1 1/2 hours, so be prepared to pay for additional parking if you stay longer. Service started off strong, but toward the end of the evening it slipped a bit. We requested napkins twice and never received them. For a highly rated steakhouse, it's the small details like that that make a difference. Overall, it's a lovely restaurant for special occasions. If I return, I would probably order the filet mignon instead. The atmosphere, salad, and dessert were definitely highlights of the experience.

    Darren L.

    Went on Sunday to try their Prime Rib Dinner menu. Service was outstanding and just being at Alexander's feels elegant. Ordered the Prime Rib special served only on Sunday with a half bottle of Pride Mountain Cabernet. The prime rib melted in my mouth. It was so tender. Dipped in horseradish and au jus was the perfect accent. The brocolinni was a bit salty and some were tough, but charred perfectly. The Caesars salad was very good. Alexander's is a perfect place to bring your loved one.

    Bone marrow
    Jojo M.

    Dim and background Beatles songs in background. Family and date nights is perfect here. Nic our waiter is nice and fast. Explained our menu to us. Bone in ribbeye. Was flavorful. The rib eye chop was tender , perfect amount of fat. The bone marrow was paired with crustini. And again wasn't too strong. The lobster mac n cheese was filling tho I didn't see or tast any lobster. For 36 dollars. Prob not worth it. ... rhia is a pretty restaurant. Will def come again.

    Fanny S.

    We tried their Dine LA menu, and unfortunately this visit was a bit underwhelming for us. The fish dish lacked seasoning and felt quite mild in flavor. Even after adding some salt, it still tasted rather bland. While it was served with a sauce, it didn't quite bring the dish together as we had hoped. Service was also slower than expected, especially considering the restaurant's usual standards. The pacing of the courses felt a bit off, which affected the overall experience. I've dined here before and had a much better experience, so this visit was somewhat disappointing by comparison. I hope this was just an off night and that the restaurant can return to the level it was previously known for.

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    Does anyone know the name of the complimentary sparkling wine they sometimes serve?

    Parking available or valet?

    There’s a big underground parking structure attached to the restaurant and Westin Hotel. I don’t know if there is a valet connected to the hotel.

    Reservation needed for bar area (solo diner)?

    I'm pretty certain they're not required for the bar

    Does Alexander's Steakhouse still have outdoor dining available? We are Covid phobics. Thanks.

    Yes, they have a beautiful outdoor patio for dining.

    Dress Code policy? I was not able to find anything, on the actual website.

    I would say it is business casual.

    Is the prime rib still being served?

    No the new chef took it off the menu

    Is the steakhouse still hosting happy hour?

    Yes, happy hour is Sunday - Thursday from 5pm-630pm. Menu is on the website. Food and drink specials.

    Does this restaurant have valet?

    No, they have underground parking.

    Are there any plans to open for lunch?

    I don't hear from them but double check with their Mgmt

    Are they still offering Social Hour right now?

    Hi!! Are the Waygu burgers on the dinner menu? We wanted to come in and try one.

    Hi Lei! Thanks for reaching out. Sorry to say it, but at the moment our wagyu burger is only available for takeout and delivery. If there's continued demand for it in-house, we'll work to make it happen. Wishing you the best!

    Where do we park?

    Jimmy, there are three options for parking. Underground is the easiest and is located just West of Los Robles on Union. We DO validate for the first 90 minutes, after that there is a flat rate of $5. Street parking all around is free after 6pm, and… 

    Is Alexander's still open for lunch?

    Unfortunately we have discontinued lunch and brunch services. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for dinner, with the bar opening at 5pm for social hour.

    Which a5 steak is the least fat?

    I'm no specialist, but I don't think it's about the fat content, but more about the cattle mix that's used, the types of climates they're exposed to, how long their raised and how they end up. tasting. They're all highly marbled.… 

    How is happy hour from 5-6:30 when they show they open @ 5:30?

    The bar area is open at 5pm Monday-Friday

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    We stopped by for a quick lunch on the weekend, and this place did not disappoint…read more The bacon wrapped dates are amazing, if I have to recommend ordering one item, this would be it. The fried brussels sprouts were also super solid. It was a bit disappointing that they didn't have fries to go with the burgers, as the chips were kinda mid... but the burger itself was cooked perfectly and the blackberry barbecue sauce was divine. Would 100% recommend visiting.

    A standard, hipster bar with heavy mixologist vibes and decent American food, the State is located…read moreon the main Myrtle Street strip in Monrovia that houses all the restaurants and shops. Parking is easy enough a block or so away, but finding a close spot is usually hit or miss on Myrtle due to how many restaurants are concentrated in a five block space. I went alone for a quick lunch. Service was exceptionally friendly and generally attentive, though it was a bit of a drag getting my bill settled as the lone server kept getting distracted by other tables and customers. Well, I got the State burger with no pickles and no thousand island sauce. I added bacon for $2.00 and swapped out the potato chips for fries for $1.50. It's happy hour all day until dinner, so the burger was discounted from $16 to $12, which is a good deal. The burger tasted great. The fries were good. The freshness of the lettuce and tomato on the burger actually stood out. I never realized how often you get slightly wilting lettuce at other places until I bit into this super fresh, crisp lettuce. I know that's a weird thing to mention, but it stood out. The only complaint I actually had was the amount of meat used in the burger patty. I think it's very small. They also sell a double smash burger, and I almost felt like this was a smash burger, cause the patty is so thin. It's not, but it's a disappointingly small amount of meat. Still, if you want drinks, it's a lovely looking bar. As I said, service is great. And I will come back for the burger. It's good and cheap, though I would gladly pay five dollars more for more meat. This time the burger was all I tried, but I can recommend. Give it a try for their all afternoon happy hour and the drinks.

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    The State - Patio area bar & lower table

    Patio area bar & lower table

    The State - Bruschetta $10

    Bruschetta $10

    The State - Bacon Wrapped Dates $10

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    Bacon Wrapped Dates $10

    Union - Tochetti

    Union

    4.1(1.9k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    The staff was great here, super attentive and friendly! We ordered the-…read moreLocal Wild Mushrooms, Charred Octopus, Roasted Market Carrots, Beets, Spaghetti, Squid Ink Lumache Every dish was full of flavor! The truffle in the mushroom dish, the zesty lemon in roasted carrots (we ordered a 2nd one!) Overall, the restaurant has a nice ambiance. I highly recommend Union and I can't wait to come back!

    I noticed something different the moment I came in to the restaurant from the past visits(2-3…read morebefore times) and noticed the decor is a little more well lit than before. The staff were attentive and bless them for being available for my birthday tonight and it was a late evening so an hour left to make food prior to closing so grateful for making themselves available. Noted there were only 2-4 tables filled while the rest is empty and cleaned up for the next day. I felt the food that was presented was rushed and not plated well and food overall was salty especially the fish and the duck breast as main entrees. Just the plating of the beet salad to the squid ink with lobster just seems off. The charred octopus didn't taste that fresh and was definitely chewy. The pork chop was done nicely as well as the pork meatball and KAMPACHI crudo. I felt the past visits were much memorable and tasty but tonight just felt off with the staff and the chef items that was plated to us. The staff did offer to redo the fish or any item but it was late and I didn't want to trouble the staff late into the evening. The olive oil bread cake was delicious and grateful for a grand bday dinner. Definitely heed our suggestions and hope things work well with the restaurant in the future.

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    Union - Inside

    Inside

    Union - Spaghetti Alla Chitarra

    Spaghetti Alla Chitarra

    Union - Olive Oil Cake

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    Olive Oil Cake

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