Every time that my wife and I have been to Nick's, we have had a great experience and great food…read more Solid all the way around. Great for just chilling at the bar solo, and great for getting a table for more intimate dinners. Have even brought family from out of town here and they rave about it too. Love Nick's!

Pros -parking lot nearby…read more-seafood stew broth was good Cons -the shrimp was super overcooked in the seafood stew -very pricey Rating 5/10

Pasadena is one of my all-time favorite cities and they have some great restaurants. We hadn't been…read morein this side of town in a while, so I asked my son to find us a new spot to try today. We ended up at Magnolia House for a late lunch/early dinner. They also serve breakfast/brunch only on weekends. Walked in around 4:30pm and we were greeted by Brian, one of the managers. Brian was the standout star of the whole experience! His energy was exceptional and he is such a great conversationalist. He checked on us several times throughout our meal and made sure we were doing well. He on his own was HANDS DOWN a five star human being. At first, he wanted to seat us in the back corner but I told him the table was too small and he accommodated us with a bigger table. Our server Kiana came up to the table with a pleasant smile and greeting to take our drink orders. I got a glass of cranberry juice along with some water. My son got the American Dream cocktail along with some water. We skipped on dessert. From 4-6pm, they have a happy hour menu with some of their cocktails and shareable plates. The portions are just a bit smaller and the prices are a little lower. It's a good way to sample different items. I think we got a good variety of food to enjoy. To start, we got the Little Gem Salad. It was such a unique combination of flavors and SUPER delicate/light. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The next starter was the Zucchini and Feta Fritters, which was good but not the best out of everything else we ordered. The zucchini was a bit mushy but the batter it was fried in was crispy. Another starter we shared were the Moroccan Spiced Chicken Wings. These wings are gigantic and very flavorful. They definitely pack some heat, so be careful. I don't think the A/C was NOT working to begin with, so the place was already hot. The wings made us sweat even more. For entrées, we got the burger and the pork belly. Brian said they are known for their burger and after taking the first bite, it's clear as to why. It was absolutely PERFRCTION. So delicious! The bun, the meat, the cheese, the onions, and the crispy bacon...all of it mixed together into the perfect burger. I had wanted to add some mushrooms and avocado to it, but Kiana said they were unable to do it. I also asked for lettuce and she said that would be an extra charge. What extra charge for lettuce? We still got charged for avocado when the bill came, but they took it off once we mentioned it. The pork belly was also very tender, flavorful, and crispy. It's just hard to compete with the burger! We also got an order of the Belgian Fries to share and we were both pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The fries are salty and cut pretty thick. The sauce that came on the side was so yummy. We asked for a small extra cup to-go. All in all, the food was great and we liked everything. The vibe of the restaurant wasn't really all that for me. Brian genuinely made up for anything that was lacking in the atmosphere. He is such a wonderful asset to the restaurant and their company. The restaurant itself has been here for about 15 years now and it used to be a very old house. You can tell when you look around. They did a good job with the renovations, but you can see the different areas/rooms. I think they tried to keep the casual comfort of a home, while making it a slightly elevated experience. It was very clean everywhere, especially the bathrooms. They have one gender neutral bathroom, one for men, and one for women. No private parking, so you'll have to park on the street and put money in the kiosk. They also had an outdoor seating. Pretty BIG, only took picture of one side. They also have 2 small TVs. In the bar area and inside their cute lounge. I normally like to try new places, especially when I'm in Pasadena, so I'm not sure if I'll come back here. Maybe if Brian is working, it would definitely be worth stopping by again! Thank you all..

Magnolia House was the place to go 10-12 years ago. But the last 3 times I've been here recently,…read moreit just really doesn't have the charm or class it used to have. Service is really really slow. You may see 5 or 6 waiters on staff...but they aren't stopping at tables to check up on guests. Alot of them are just hanging around the bar or front desk chitchatting with friends. The food quality dropped tremendously. It tastes like bland bar food now. $19 for 2 meatballs laying in tomato paste....and they were not even room temperature. Felt like they had these already prepared and sitting somewhere, just waiting for the next guest to order them. Got a mojito that may have been mistaken for a "virgin" drink....cause no one at our table could taste any alcohol in it. They all said it was watered down mint with ice. I wish this place would go back 10 years and make it like "the spot you want to go to"....versus the spot you now avoid.

I've been to Granville in Pasadena many times. It is a beautiful three story place with a rooftop,…read morebar and patio as well as regular seating. There is plenty of parking. The last time I was there, I had a Farmhouse Beets appetizer - roasted organic beets, lemon-oregano vinaigrette, feta, arugula, candied pecans - which was delicious. For the main course I got the Chipotle Chicken Club - chicken, bacon, avocado, jack cheese, red onion, chipotle aioli on ciabatta - really good and it also came with potato chips (were a bit too oily). For dessert, I had the Yuzu Olive Oil Cake - oh my, it was sooo good, loved it. Berry Lemonade was good but a little too sweet for my taste. Arturo was our server and was attentive and helpful. Overall, a really good experience. I'll definitely come back :)

I've walked passed this restaurant on plenty of times and yesterday I finally took the time to…read morecheck it out with my mother. The ambiance is incredible, high ceiling a large bottle filled library of a bar with shelves from the bottom of the bar to the ceiling. The place is very clean and the servers are extremely kind helpful. Upon walking in Trever, the host, assisted us in finding our seat. There was a happy hour but you have to sit in the middle tall long table or at the bar on upper patio or inside to. Qualify for it from 3-6 We chose the booth and we ordered the mushrooms platter and done noodle salad. My mother got the Mediterranean white fish. The server Julian was really wonderful. I couldn't deceive on hot or cold coffee or cold brew and he brought me a sample of the cold brew with oat milk which I decided would be perfect. The done noodles salad was very flavorful, the ginger on top was a little hard to chew but the plant based vegan chicken was a great cutlet very savory. We will definitely return again.

Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

We ordered Stonefire grill as a catering item for our event…read more Food came on time and everything was warm. The price is reasonable at $21.49 for a bbq chicken and bbq tri tip combo. Portions are all the smaller size, but that's the going rate now a days. Everything was packaged well and didn't look like a mess. Tri tip was tender and medium rareish and chicken was cooked all the way through. Would recommend getting their boxed meals for a corporate event.

Wow such a good deal, Tri tip…read moreFull rack of ribs, Big bowl of cesar salad 2 baskets of bread sticks Large pizza For about $130 It's my first time here, You basically order in the front and find a seat. A food runner will find you by your pager and drop your food off. Plenty of booth seatings inside, Help your self to plates, cutlery and when your all done you can help your self to the togo boxes no need to wait for a waiter. This feeds about 6 comfortably, or maybe 4 uncomfortably. Also the works pizza reminds me of Chuckie cheese pizza

Foothill restaurant is located in east Pasadena, very close to the 210 freeway and San Gabriel…read moreBlvd. We visited mid-afternoon and were able to park right in front on Foothill Blvd, but I believe they have a small parking lot behind the restaurant off Wenger Alley. Seating options include the main dining room, at the bar or in the bar-half of the interior, or at a table on their spacious outdoor patio, which has plenty of covering, umbrellas, and heat lamps for colder weather. You can make a reservation on OpenTable. We sat in the main dining room. The interior has a cozy feel and good vibe, with music playing in the background at a medium level. We happened to visit on Sunday which is Greek Night. In addition to the main food and drink menu, there is an additional food and cocktail menu with Greek inspired items. We decided to share the Kleo-tini (gin, basil, Kleos mastiha, olive bitters, $14) with a Greek spirit you will probably rarely see. It was a healthy pour in what seemed like a slightly oversized martini glass. It was very good, and definitely had a unique botanical/herbal flavor unlike any I've tasted before. We started out with the zucchini chips ($16) from the Greek menu. They were thin-cut, had a light breading brading on them, with a sprinkle of I believe oregano on top. It was a good portion, and we enjoyed the zatziki sauce for dipping. For my entrée, I had the lemon herb grilled chicken (marinated organic Mary's chicken, julienne vegetables, roasted potatoes, lemon beurre blanc, $30). It was a surprisingly large piece of chicken with a nice crisp on the skin, and was smothered in that great lemon butter sauce. The chicken was nice and moist. The veggies were good, and I only had a few of the potatoes because I was stuffed. She had the grilled Scottish salmon (wild caught salmon, dill mustard buerre blanc, sautéed spinach, whipped potatoes, $36). It came with a good sized piece of fish with lots of butter sauce on top. The spinach and potatoes were also good, and she enjoyed the entrée. Our server Carolyn was friendly and provided good service. We enjoyed everything here, and the menu has a wide variety of items. They have even more offerings on Greek Sunday. We would definitely return when in the area.

We arrived for an early lunch and they still had both the breakfast and lunch menus available,…read morewhich was perfect! The aesthetics were really nice, and the ambiance was relaxed. No music playing in the background. They have TVs set up at the bar and out on the patio. Speaking of the patio--it's beautiful and a great spot to enjoy your meal outdoors, but we opted for the cool AC indoors. Our food came out in good timing while I happily sipped on my Bloody Mary. The food was good, the atmosphere was comfortable, and overall, it's a nice cool spot for lunch. Definitely a pleasant little lunch stop!

It's great! The atmosphere is nice, too--quite different from a typical Chinese restaurant. It's…read moreworth a try.

I had a business dinner here the other night so could not take photos of the delicious food. From…read morethe outside this place might be mistaken for a generic chain but the care and attention to the food and service dispel that impression immediately. We enjoyed the corn agnolotti, edamame humus, and the melon with prosciutto as appetizers. I especially liked the sea bass entree. It was beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly. The salmon was also tasty (we shared plates). The apple strudel was yummy as was the dessert with lemons curd, blackberries and melt-in-your -mouth shortbread cookies. Almost forgot to mention the watermelon drop cocktail. What a perfect refreshing summer drink. Definitely worth trying. Well done, Arbour! I'll be back.

This is my all time favorite veggie burger to date- they even have gluten free buns! The been patty…read moreis so full of flavor that I prefer it over the standard burger. The fried onions, jalepeno, and garlic aioli just make every bite magic. The broccolini and lemon cream sauce was ok, but probably would not order again. Verdict: Yummy!!! I will definitely return. Parking garage is validated and there is plenty of seating inside and on the patio.

Stumbled into here for lunch. My chicken bowl was amazing!…read more Reasonable price and I like everything that it came with. People are nice and lots of seats to dine in.

Came here for some good happy hour, and it did not disappoint. It has great happy hr deals on…read moremartinis and mixed drinks. We tried the braised pork belly, bolognese, spicy calamari. All were really good and flavorful!

Didn't order food just stopped in to check it out and have a quick cocktail with a friend. The…read moredrinks were nice and the atmosphere is good but the employees seemed in a bad mood, they were unfriendly, short and honestly just kind of rude. It felt like they didn't want anyone to actually be there. Hoping it was just an off day for them and next visit is more friendly.

Consistently, delicious…read more Been coming here probably for more than 25+ years, this little gem in Pasadena never disappoints and always knows how to hit the right spots. My usual is always the Hawaiian Ribeye until several years ago, they had a guest star join the spotlight, the Wood Grilled Ribeye which made me a diehard fan. That guest star is now a regular on this delicious menu. And that wood fire aroma sipping from the grill right in front by the door to welcome you fills the air soon as you step through those elegant pair of gold framed glass doors will make you more hungry than ever before. You've been warned.

To the Management of Houston's Pasadena, I am writing to demand immediate accountability for the…read moreappalling humiliation my family endured at your establishment on September 5th. We selected your restaurant to celebrate my grandmother's 80th birthday, bringing with us a small, custom-made 6-inch carrot cake. From the moment we arrived, the service was shockingly unprofessional. Your hostess, Katie, immediately displayed open hostility, refusing to greet us, questioning our reservation without attempting to assist, and aggressively blocking us from bringing in our cake, baselessly claiming outside food is prohibited despite offering key lime pie. When we explained the cake was a time-sensitive birthday exception, she dismissively stated she would only "see if she could put it in the fridge," treating us like a burden rather than paying guests. ​The situation escalated when I returned from the restroom. Katie accosted me directly about a "dress code," demanding I remove my hat. When I pointed out that a man standing right next to her was wearing flip-flops and shorts, and a woman near us was in a revealing crop top, her hypocrisy was staggering. Instead of addressing that, she simply glared and walked away. ​Most egregious was the complicity of your manager, Jordan. We later realized she had been standing right next to Katie the entire time, silently observing our distress. Despite hearing our repeated pleas regarding my grandmother's age and the melting cake, she offered zero assistance. When we finally demanded to speak with her, she approached with a cold, condescending smirk. Rather than de-escalating, she audaciously blamed us for not "calling in advance." We were not hosting a raucous event; we were simply having lunch and wanted to share a small birthday dessert. To suggest that a milestone celebration requires advance clearance for a 6-inch cake is absurd, especially from an establishment of your supposed caliber. ​Furthermore, after being told we could not bring our own cake, and having our daughter's friend--a loyal patron for over 15 years--expressly state this would be her last visit due to this treatment, the manager showed complete apathy. Jordan did not even acknowledge the presence of a long-time customer making a very serious complaint, choosing instead to look away with an attitude of condescending annoyance. ​Most outrageously, because my grandmother was leaving to catch a flight and could not transport the entire cake, we were forced to cut and serve it in the parking lot, in the scorching heat. Your staff refused to provide even basic to-go containers for an 80-year-old woman, an act that can only be described as barbaric. ​We spent hundreds of dollars at your establishment, yet were treated with absolute disdain. Be assured that this experience will be documented in detail on public review forums, and this formal complaint is being forwarded directly to your corporate office. This treatment is entirely unacceptable.