Wanted to update my review since I returned for a bday dinner and for some reason my impression totally changed - had such a great experience and appreciated the food shared with a bigger group this time. The biscuits, FRIES, and hangar steak truly blew our minds. Especially those fries, wow. We received wonderful service from our lovely and patient waiter. The group enjoyed the elegant romantic ambience and were impressed by the food. So glad I gave this place another try! Def a must try in the area read more

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Very good service, super friendly and helpful. I think this location is good for couples and small group, seating is small. parking difficult, so come early. Good music play, nice hip hop and R& B. Food was good, medium size portions. nice to share with one other person. Biscuits were light and flaky, very buttery. I enjoyed the white shrimp and lemon sauce. The hangar steak and puree was great, nice tender steak and nice sauce. The calamari was good, very basic, you can get same quality at a chain restaurant. Drinks were a good deal, great beers. I would come back. Dragon egg approved. read more

Came here for a birthday celebration and really enjoyed our time here. Service was excellent & food was tasty. The biscuits were so crispy and soft paired with the butter it was amazing ! I also really enjoyed the white shrimp dish. The celery salad was refreshing and a nice start to our meal. Out of all the entrees the branzino stood out to me the most. Both steak and chicken were also delicious though. I would skip the olive oil cake it was a bit dry. The chocolate dessert was good though. read more

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Get. The. Biscuits. They are absolutely worth the wait. We also tried the prawns and fideo, both were delicious. The restaurant itself is two levels, dimly lit and fully packed on a weekday evening we went. Service was a bit slow, and we did feel a lull between the biscuits and the rest of the food coming out. Parking was plentiful on the street. read more

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Had a 6:45 reservation and even though they were packed they sat us upstairs immediately which was a great start. We ordered wine and the biscuits which were absolutely amazing and honestly stole the show. The roasted carrots were good but the grilled bread they came with was next level and might have been my favorite bite of the night. We also got the burger and fries which were solid but we were already pretty full from all the bread by then. Finished with the Dominica cocktail and it was very tasty and a perfect way to end the meal. Overall a great experience and I'd definitely come back. read more

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I'm sorry this place I couldn't wait to try and it was soooo disappointing. The cheeseburger way over cooked and tasted like it was microwaved and the bun was hard. The fries were cold. I'm sorry when you have a cheeseburger on the menu it has too good. Oh the pickle it came with awesome great flavor but ‍ The fideo there's no way it made any sense for clams lemon sour cream to be together I'm sorry. I was looking forward to Cannonball. Hippo the chefs other place in HP is way better. I love Hippo but Cannonball I'll pass. The service was awesome. I'm sorry I felt like I had to eat it because the tables were so close and didn't want the people next to me know we didn't like the food. I canceled Javier's for this reservation. Live and learn. The biscuits were fresh and tasted good. If you are in the area and looking for a date night sure go try it please let me know this was a one off. read more

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Newly opened and just had to try. Space separated across two floors with a bar on both. Reservations recommended but also has bar seating first come first serve. Got the roasted carrots and biscuits as starters. Both delish. Carrots had burrata and a light salad atop. Citrus dressing rounded it all together. The biscuits were super flakey, tons of layers. Didn't need extra butter but why not indulge. The burger and the trout were a bit disappointing. The burger was decent but kind of overcooked and felt pricey for what you got. The trout and lentils were way oversalted and although trout was cooked well, the salt bomb kind of ruined it. Service was solid so while there were hits and misses, still a pretty decent showing. read more

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This place is so amazing. The restaurant itself is cozy and beautiful. Our waiter was attentive and sincerely nice. The food was phenomenal. Must get the biscuits, my little toddler ate 2 by himself. My fav was the grilled shrimp, so much flavor in one bite. Everything was cooked to perfection. Small menu but they do everything great. We had a wonderful time, thank you, will be visiting again! read more

Cannonball - Wine Bars Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Definitely a hidden gem. First of all, service was top notch. Cameron was the best, very attentive, friendly & knowledgeable. The rest of the staff also made the experience enjoyable. Our water was constantly refilled. With 4 small plates & a main, the two of us over-ordered, but there wasn't a plate that we did not like. Our favorites were the Buttermilk Biscuits, Fries and Trout. The biscuits were super fluffy while the fries were super crispy. The trout was generously portioned & well cooked. The Celery Salad and Prawns were tasty too. As dessert, we had the Olive Oil Cake which tasted a lot like cornbread. We definitely look forward to returning. read more

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What a difference just under three months makes, unfortunately. I truly hope this isn't another situation of a restaurant starting off strong and then deteriorating to the point of closure. This time, we sat upstairs. Unlike last time, the service was plain awful. It took forever, easily 15 minutes, for a waiter to come to give us any attention and take our drink order. Drinks took forever to arrive. Server took forever to return to take our meal order. Very little attention and extremely disappointing service throughout the meal. On top of that, the chairs upstairs are incredibly uncomfortable, and 2 of us came out with aches. All this at very high prices. Ridiculous. The food was almost as good as last time. The biscuits were overdone but still decent. The shaved celery salad, tuna tartare and shrimp appetizers were excellent. The steak and sea bream were flavorful, as were the olive oil cake and chocolate pot de creme desserts. We were a bit surprised that, even though we were celebrating a birthday, neither desert was comp'd. Given the incredibly high prices (ex., $18 for 4 biscuits), this was a huge miss, as was the "service charge" of 4% that's added to a bill that's already quite high, which we found offensive. I don't know if it's a function of sitting upstairs versus downstairs, but, whatever it is, this time, it was a stunningly huge disappointment. Horrible service, for me, ruins the experience, no matter how tasty the food may be. We won't be going back anytime soon. Cannonball, get it together or you may very well meet the same fate as the restaurants in that space before you, which started out great, then deteriorated and failed. Fingers crossed you can get your service back on track. I also suggest you stop raising your prices. read more

The food is out of the world good. I want to say especially the bread, but no, everything was equally phenomenal. Vibe at the restaurant is great for dates or gathering. The only thing I didn't really like was their cocktail, other than that, it's my new fave restaurant in town. read more

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5 star all the way. Walk don't run. Friday at 545pm already packed so get a rez. Spectacular food, don't miss the shaved celery salad. Hanger steak was cooked perfectly. Impeccable professional service from the greet to the goodbye. Pro tip: sit at the bar and watch a highly polished team make your dinner in the open kitchen. Simply outstanding experience thank you. Shout out to Will and Jack for friendly service. See you soon! read more

Cannonball - Hanger Steak and whiskey sour. Paradise... - Wine Bars Near Me - South Pasadena, California

This was our first time and it was a great experience! This is a total social hangout place with amazing food that is tapas style and sharing. Yes, we ordered the biscuits and it did not disappoint. The white shrimp is so delish, I just wish I could have gotten bread to dip in its sauce. The service was 5 star! Alejandro was our server and he was so on top of it with great suggestions. Everyone we walked past said hello and thank you...hardly ever experience this level of service. I will be back! read more

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The famous flaky buttermilk biscuits and burgers from Everson Royce Bar are now available at Cannonball in South Pasadena!! Yay!! This place is such a gem. I have dined there twice already, other than the biscuits & burgers, I also highly recommend the shrimps (so flavorful w/crispy shells that I ate them shells & all lol) and the tuna tartare (so refreshing)! I also love the celery salad. The steak, perfectly executed, just personally wish it was ribeye (a preference nothing wrong with the dish). The clams were yummy and creative. Love the cocktail list. The thunderbird martini was perfect! Definitely will be back to try more! Parking: valet, street meters, and a paid structure nearby It is also just a stone throw from the South Pasadena Metro Station. I took that twice to the resto from DTLA. Perfect. Resy reservation is highly recommended. read more

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5 stars because is so delicious, yes the owner came up to me and told me to stay as much as I want . Seriously people this food has oxytocin. I am so happy with every bite . Come over and get some oxytocin running through your palette. I am in lovewith cannonBALLLLLLLLL GET IT. read more

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Latest restaurant from the same group [Hippo / Triple Beam]. They just opened this past weekend and we were excited to check out the latest spot to take over from where Piccolo used to be. Always such a great building and decor when you walk in, with the brick walls. We were seated upstairs, which always tends to be a bit quieter than the hustle and bustle of downstairs. They did convert the inner dining area (on the left hand side when you walk up) to a lounge area, which they intend to serve food and drinks also. The cocktail menu was cute. Had a few drinks that seemed to be in name sake for South Pas (e.g. Raymond Hill, Garfield Park Swizzle, Take the "A" train. Menu was quite small, but very reasonably priced. We asked if the menu was the starter menu and if they would be expanding it and were told no, the menu would stand as is. For a party of 4, we ordered almost everything on the menu. The standouts: - spring lettuces (so fresh and herbacious) - buttermilk biscuits - the honey butter was yummy - prawns - very tasty - a tad over salted, could have used a squeeze of lemon to cut through the richness I'm always rooting for the local restaurant in South Pas. We need good food here and we will definitely be back. Fingers crossed this one is around for awhile. read more

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Great service and ambiance but I wasn't impressed with the food. Enjoyed the rolls the most and definitely recommend! read more

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This is it, y'all. The perfect bistro. I can't say enough good things about this place, and I dare say I don't have a single bad thing to say, either. I told my husband this place feels like the end of a feel-good movie where the beloved underdog that always dreamed of opening a restaurant, and finally does it to rave reviews. Despite its buzz, what I love about Cannonball is it has the excellence without the snobbery. It's clear everyone here's an industry veteran and is the best at what they do. This was easily some of the best service we've ever had in the LA area, and Cameron, even though he had probably 10 (!) tables, was kind, thoughtful, and always around even though he was probably doing a million things at once. I never once had less than half my water glass empty (as a big water drinker too, oops). The wine + spirits list is impressive along with the perfectly paired cocktails. As a snobbish southerner, these may be the best biscuits I've EVER had. It's more like filo dough! Despite ordering multiple dishes, they all came out freshly cooked at perfect times - it's obvious they have this down to a science, and the burger + fries are even worth a try. The steak was my favorite, though! Also, the playlist was GOOD too. We heard some Oasis deep cuts, Cold War Kids, Jungle, and a few others. Host told us the playlist was compliments of the chef, which makes perfect sense in the best way. Taste begets taste. This may have been one of my favorite meals in LA, ever. Run, don't walk, friends. Cannonball team, please give yourselves a pat on the back, because all of your hard work hasn't gone unnoticed. THANK YOU for bringing such a great restaurant to south pas! read more

Cannonball - Wine Bars Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Delicious dinner we sat under heat lamps in backyard. Service was attentive and food was delicious. Will definitely make reservations for another visit to try more menu items! read more

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came to cannonball for my birthday with some friends and we all loved it! the restaurant is so cute and gives off a small town vibe with a trendy yet cozy menu! they have the most amazing biscuits and honestly could eat an entire plate of them. another honorable mention is the celery salad with dates! soooo yum and doesn't have the overpowering taste of celery. we all preferred the small dishes over their main dishes: would pass on the chicken. our server was fine, but nothing to write home about. she came around once, but we had to ask to order more drinks and for refills of water. read more

Cannonball - the most amazing biscuits - Wine Bars Near Me - South Pasadena, California

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It really was that good. The biscuits, the chicken, the small cozy feel. Would love to come back for more vibes or to sit at the bar.

Walking around and kind of just looking for a good place to I found this jewel that has great food and great drinks, service it's top notch I'm talking about my server, hostess was a bit rude but the server made up. Food is just delicious and unique with a great American and continental flair The atmosphere is just beautiful Definitely recommending this great restaurant read more

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Staff: The staff was courteous and attentive. They did a wonderful job! Food: The biscuits were great: warm and flakey with cinnamon butter. The burger was fine, but on the smaller side. Ambiance: The outdoor patio is adjacent to the light rail, so you'll hear the train pass a few times during your meal. It's a little disruptive when you're trying to have a conversation. read more

Cannonball - Buttermilk Biscuits - Wine Bars Near Me - South Pasadena, California

Seriously good food, love the burger and the biscuits. Great service, great location, great wine selection and really good vibe!! Love it and this is my go to in South Pasadena. read more

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We didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar. The ambiance was lively and relaxed environment. Loved the service, we hardly ever had our water cups empty. The food was also delicious, my favorite was definitely the burrata salad with the roasted carrots. The biscuits with maple butter were to die for! They were super flaky and fresh. Will gave us some great suggestions from the bar, he made me a delicious cosmopolitan and Kumamoto. The steak was perfectly cooked and served with creamy mashed potatoes. Will definitely be returning soon for some fresh baked biscuits. read more

We visited Cannonball for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. This place is a hidden gem in South Pasadena. My daughter took me there for Father's Day. The ambiance was great, the food was excellent, and the service exceptional. We had the pleasure of being served by Liz. She helped us navigate the menu and made great recommendations. We had the tuna and calamari appetizers. The main dish included their burger/fries and the barbecue chicken with beans and tomatoes. Oh yeah, and don't forget the incredible biscuits. Make sure you order them when you sit down. They take about 20 minutes, but definitely worth the wait. We'll definitely be back. Thanks Liz! read more

This place is perfect for date night. The buttermilk biscuits is a must to order. Our waiter, Alejandro is amazing and very nice to talk to. We'll definitely be back for the buttermilk biscuits again forsure. This place just gained another regular customer. read more

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We walked up & waited right @ opening knowing we wanted bar seats. Sat on the 2nd floor. Fantastic drinks, apps, & vibe. Friendly bartenders. Def need to go back! read more

10/10 no notes They are seriously that good. Food is amazing and I love the portion size so that you can try multiple dishes even if you're a small party. Everything on the menu is great but my faves are the steak, shrimp, little gem salad and you MUST get the biscuits! Service is impeccable as well - professional yet warm. I always feel very well taken care of here. Shout out to their sommelier! She's always recommended great wines to us. Has great taste, extensive knowledge without being pretentious, and her one handed pouring is impressive! It's such a cute spot especially if you can get a seat by the window. It's a small space though in an old building so it can get pretty loud. But honestly worth it. Cannonball is easily one of my favorite dinner spots in LA. I introduced my friends to it and now they're hooked too. Between us we've probably been every week this month. It's that good! Cheers, cannonball! Thanks for always being a good time! read more

Lovely new restaurant in South Pas. Same people who own Hippo but dare I say this place is better... Top dishes were the shrimp, carrots & biscuits. Can pass on the clam fideo. Drinks were pretty good too! read more

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The food was gourmet, and yet still had generous portions. Everything tasted delicious. The service was thoughtful and attentive. The ambience of the restaurant was warm, woodsy with a touch of chic! We were given an opportunity to enjoy a gift card to the restaurant . We will be returning to try everything on the menu. read more

Hubby and I made a reservation on. Friday night for date night. I was very happy to see something come in and revive the space that Piccolo once occupied, it's such a cool building with such character. We started with cocktails and the famous buttery biscuits, of course. The drinks were a little slow to come out and I think that's about the only slightly negative thing I can say about this establishment. We ordered multiple share plates and left feeling very full! We didn't even leave room to try the olive oil cake at the end. Next time! The stand out for me was the Fideos which had a lot of interesting flavors and the acidity from the tomato paired with the sweetness of the clams really brightens the dish. My husband's favorite was the white prawn which was packed with flavor and had a hint of spice smoke and sweet . All of the dishes that we had were incredibly well balanced, and a lot of care was taken preparing them. If you're ordering more than 3 small plates, you might want to stagger your ordering because they do start to come out quickly and the table. Space is rather limited. read more

If you haven't been, go. Now. I've been here several times and have had everything in the [food] menu at least once. The celery salad is one of the best things in the building. The service is attentive but not overbearing. The food comes out fast, except the biscuits as they take time (it's noted on the menu), so I suggest ordering them as you are ordering your drinks. Sexy ambiance, don't sleep on being outside on the patio. Also: Best whiskey list in the city, hands down. Best biscuits. Best prawns. Everything is A1 all the way around. Limited hours, dinner service only, so make sure you use resy and get on that list. read more

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We tried half the menu and ate every bit. Excellent food & cocktails. Get the biscuits. I can't wait to go back.

After reading reviews from other Yelpers, my wife and I decided to try Cannonball for dinner. The ambiance is hip Pasadena (brick walls, steel beams, unfinished ceiling) and comfortable. We ordered several dishes, which are all small. --Roasted carrots--good flavor, but too much vinaigrette dominated the dish --Fried calamari--disappointing, no flavor other than the dipping sauce --Spring lettuce salad--good flavor, but too much vinaigrette overpowered the dish --Buttermilk biscuits--delicious Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful. Street parking is easy. read more

The menu is limited but everything we had was great. We started with the biscuits and shaved celery salad. The biscuits were divine and almost felt like a desert instead of an appetizer. Very flaky and the honey butter is delicious. The shaved celery with dates was fantastic as well. For our entrees we got the trout and the steak. The portions are on the smaller side but it's not lacking in flavor at all. I enjoyed the steak more than the trout just because it was heartier. The trout was cooked exceptionally well with the skin perfectly crisp. I would love to try more of the smaller plates so next time I'll go with more people. We didn't have a reservation but showed up right when they opened and asked to sit at the bar. This worked out perfectly, even on a Friday night! read more

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First time here and overall a really solid experience, but I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you can. We showed up without one and were told the wait would be about an hour. After giving my info, the text said an hour and 15 minutes, and we ended up waiting closer to an hour and a half before being seated. They placed us at the bar in front of the kitchen, which wasn't what my companion hoped for at first, but it turned out to be pretty fun--especially for me as a foodie, since I got to watch the chefs work their magic up close. The bartender was wonderful and made us a custom tequila-based espresso martini for a birthday celebration that was delicious. For appetizers, we had the celery salad and the biscuits--the biscuits are a must-order, they just melt in your mouth. For mains, I had the chicken (great flavor with a nice kick of spice and perfectly cooked veggies), while my companion had the burger and loved it--especially the generous portion of fries. Food, drinks, and service were all excellent, and the kitchen view made the experience extra entertaining. The only downside was the long wait without a reservation. If not for that, this would be an easy five stars. Still, I'd recommend trying Cannonball out--and I'm excited to check out their sister restaurant in the future! read more

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Ambiance 9/10 Food 7/10 Service 10/10 I'm not really sure what to say but the restaurant was very mediocre. The food is good but not for the price point. We also got the celery salad definitely pass on that! The lemon drop i had was amazing. The trout was tender and soft. The steak was good but not anything that stands out. Service was solid everyone was nice, helpful. read more

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Cannonball is such a great addition to downtown South Pasadena, serving mostly modern American dishes with some twists. The restaurant itself is beautiful with low lighting and a trendy but cozy vibe. My husband and I were seated at the bar upstairs and started off with drinks. He got the Raymond Hill, which was their fantastic version of a Manhattan - booze-forward, and full-bodied. I got the Love Walked In, which was deliciously gingery and crisp. For dinner, we shared 4 dishes (which was more than enough for 2 people - we were stuffed by the end of the meal). We started off with the buttermilk biscuits, which were the BEST I've ever had in my life. They flaked apart effortlessly and the layers were so delicately soft but still crispy. The honey butter served with the biscuits complemented them perfectly. We also ordered the roasted carrots which were served under a bed of greens. They were delightfully cumin-y and bright. The bitter greens contrasted against the sweet caramelized carrots in a very balanced way. Next up were the fideos with clams and cured chorizo. If you like paella, you would probably like this, as the prominent spice was saffron. It was a cozy and filling dish; we enjoyed it. The last dish we received was the hanger steak, which was probably the most tender hanger steak I've had. It was four slices of a crispy barbecued 8oz steak, cooked perfectly medium rare on the inside and packed with flavor. It was served alongside some delicious aligot potatoes (thick cheesy potato puree). We would definitely reorder this dish. Given the quality of everything we ordered, I think everything was generally well priced (albeit not cheap). Overall, we were very impressed by this meal and are looking forward to our next visit. The service was so friendly, the food incredible, and the ambiance romantic. Will be recommending to friends as well!! read more

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This place is definitely vibey! We came here only a week after it opened and I would have never guessed that based on how efficient and great everything was. We had great service and the place was packed! Ended up getting the burger which was pretty tasty but the star of the meal was the carrots which I would have never thought. We were too full for dessert but will be back! When we came, they didn't have a sign yet so it can be tough to find since the front is pretty small. read more