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    Pez Coastal Kitchen

    4.5 (354 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Bubbly and what's left of aguachilies
    Melissa M.

    Beautiful spot off Colorado in Old Town. I went for happy hour and had the scallop aguachiles and poke. Both delicious. Coming back tomorrow.

    Seared jumbo scallops
    Mina D.

    Stumbled upon this restaurant as a last minute dinner with some friends and was highly impressed. They were having a private party in the bar area where you can order happy hour. Since we couldn't find seating in the bar area, our server was so sweet and still allowed us to order off of the happy hour menu in the main dining area. For appetizers we had the Bub & Grandma's focaccia (freshly baked and comforting), a dozen fresh oysters (sadly not cleaned properly and had a lot of sand and shell pieces in each bite), the Black mussels (very delicious and the broth was amazing), the Pez Caesar salad (not sure if the dressing is made in house but it was delicious) and of course the Pez fries (well seasoned and crispy with their house chili/lime powder, which they sell). For our meals we ordered the Seared Jumbo Scallops, Smoked Baby Back Ribs, and the Leg of Lamb. We were all very pleased with our meals and found each of the meats cooked to perfection. I personally had the scallops and they were well prepared and not over cooked! My only critique would be that it felt misplaced to have regular charred broccoli plated with such nice jumbo scallops that sat on top of delicate truffle risotto. Such a classy meal that probably should've had a more classy vegetable paired, like asparagus spears or broccolini, but that's just my opinion. Great food, and great time with friends :)

    Shrimp tostada
    Elisa P.

    I didn't enjoy my experience here at all and I was surprised since the restaurant has a very nice and fancy atmosphere. We ate here during happy hour on a Thursday night and the restaurant had maybe 3-4 other parties in the bar area at the same time. We ordered drinks and waited for a while and the waitress told us they accidentally gave our drinks to the wrong table. We put in our food order and when the server put it on the table the tostada slid right off the plate and onto the table and she used one of our forks to put it back on - which surprised me given the vibe of the place is more upscale? Then when cutting into the tostada we realized that there was a very long hair wrapped into the food and thankfully they remade it and didn't charge us for that. The tacos were $8 each and mine also had a short hair on top so I just removed it since I was excited for the meal to be over at that point. Food was salty, prices were high, and my time here was very confusing. I probably wouldn't come back but drinks were good!

    Julie Y.

    This is an old review. Hubby & I came here for late lunch after hiking. It was our first time here. Place was pretty empty on a Sunday. Ambiance was very nice with a modern vibe. Service was great & efficient. We ordered Caesar salad, Ahi tuna, & ceviche dish. All 3 dishes were delicious & a good portion size for 2 people to share. The ingredients were fresh & farm to table. The cocktails were solid. The selections on the menu are catered to my taste so I look forward to dining back again.

    Maricor C.

    I always love having beets salad and their unique and great desserts! I feel that I'm instantly transported to a nice beach. Great atmosphere and decor. Good and attentive staff.

    Jumbo shrimp - yummy!
    Hiromi R.

    Finally got to cross this one off of my list! I've passed this location so many times and it always looked very inviting and warm from the outside looking in. I've always enjoyed the Mediterranean decor and wanted to give the food a try, especially their seafood items. Overall, the food was good but felt a bit overpriced for what it was, but again, this is the cost to eat out these days in Pasadena. Here's what my family of 3 ordered: - Focaccia bread with salted butter - nice way to get our appetite going, and good to get some carbs as we the rest of our meal was seafood. - half dozen oysters - these smaller-sized oysters were from Japan, and quite tasty! Again, nice start to get our appetite going. - jumbo shrimp - probably my favorite from the meal. You get 5 big pieces of shrimp and worth the price, I really enjoyed this. The cocktail sauce for the shrimp was quite tasty too. - daily catch branzino - this was a bit surprising and sadly our least favorite. We thought it would be served on a regular plate and filet with sides, but it actually came in a bowl filled with dashi stock and the fish was inside it like soup. The natural taste of the branzino was covered up by the broth, and it honestly could've been just any other fish. If it didn't come in a broth, it would've been a much more appealing my meal. - whole fish sea bream - this was quite the presentation! The deep fried fish came upright, and we used our utensils to cut into it on our own. It came with a garlic sauce which complimented the fish well. Definitely worth sharing! - warm chocolate peanut butter cake - I'm allergic to peanuts but my dad seemed to have enjoyed this. - pear & vanilla ice cream with hazelnut crunch - this was a nice complimenting meal. I enjoyed the bite of warm pear with ice cream, with a bit of hazelnut and pomegranate. A nice dessert to share Service was friendly but I wish she was a bit more attentive. We had to pour ourselves our own glasses of wine, which personally feels a bit uncomfortable. Overall we had a nice time, and I'm glad I got to share this restaurant with my family.

    Octopus salad
    Tatyana E.

    Loved the food, every dish was good. Loved the ambiance and the music is chill. Our server was attentive and helpful. He gave good recommendations and there was not one plate we didn't like. My only qualm is the parking because the lot isn't nearby and requires a bit of a walk. It's not a big deal for me but for older family members that have a hard time walking a distance can be an issue. Good place for groups or for a date night.

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    Stewart L.

    This restaurant has been on my radar awhile. A few times their DineLA menu almost lured me in; it was their 2nd Anniversary Dinner menu that finally did it. The last time I was in this space was when it was a branch of Slater's 50/50 quite a few years ago. Pez has redone the space beautifully, with a beachy yet elegant vibe suitable for its "Coastal Cuisine", which of course is seafood-forward. There is a dining room and an equally large (and popular) bar area. They serve dinner 6 nights/week and brunch on weekends. They have a sister restaurant downtown, Pez Cantina. The Anniversary dinner menu was prix-fixe, 4 courses for $75. There was an special margarita offered as well. The savory courses were riffs off their regular menu. 1) Dry-aged Kingfish ceviche. Presented as a tostada with cucumber, tomato, avocado and lime. Very tasty and fresh, but a bit salty. 2) Seared bluefin tuna with green beans, mushrooms, avocado labneh and a truffle-lime vinaigrette. Also tasty, fresh and vibrant, but the vinaigrette was aggressively acidic to my taste. 3) Whole fried Daurade, served with garlic and poblano piccata sauce and some greens. The fish (a smaller one versus their regular menu) was beautifully fried, not at all greasy. It's a bit of a task to eat a whole fish. You must behead it, remove the tail and fins, fillet and remove the main skeleton and then the pin bones. Ultimately the fish was fab, with bits of crispy skin and a mildly sweet taste. The sauce was more piccata than poblano, with lots of capers. 4) Birthday cake. A vanilla sponge tres leches cake with butter cream cheese frosting and sprinkles, topped with berries. The cake was delish and moist, looked very much like a store-bought cake if not for the berries. It was a piece cut from a much larger cake. It's not on the regular menu. Overall a fine meal and a nice introduction to the restaurant, which I surely will visit again.

    Scallops and Risotto
    Ria P.

    Honestly I'd come back here! Their rosemary mule was delicious during happy hour! We also got the happy hour pez fries (so good and citrusy) and the oysters and bubbles (but instead of champagne we got a beer to share). The scallops with truffle risotto was delicious. I'd come back and try more of their menu!

    Coastal/Mediterranean vibes. Very friendly staff with an excellent kids menu and small coloring books w/crayons.
    Alexis Y.

    I had been curious about this restaurant for about a year or so and we finally went for dinner! I made a reservation, but it really wasn't necessary because it was mostly empty. The vibe is coastal/Mediterranean. And the culinary focus is seafood. The service was excellent! However, the food and the price points are what makes this restaurant 3 stars for me. Crab Cake: 5/10. It was so fried that I could hardly taste the crab. And it was placed on a bed of an artichoke medley that kind of gave wannabe crab vibes. It did not complement the dish, but it would've made a really good vegan crab salad. Lamb Meatballs: 10/10 tasty, lots of flavor! Delicious sauces. An excellent appetizer. Sea Bass: 5/10 Nothing special. Paired with sauerkraut.. if you're going to pair it with sauerkraut, it better be totally worth it. It was not. Lamb Entree: 8/10 If you don't specify, they automatically prepare it medium. Most high-end restaurants prepare lamb chops medium rare, which would have been much better. Lemon cake: 8/10 A very busy dish but tasty! I'm surprised the restaurant has stayed open as long as it has. I think most of the visitors are people curious like myself, and then no one ever comes back again. I'd be really surprised if they were pulling in regulars. I'd also be really surprised if anyone recommended this restaurant to a friend. It's just really not the place you'd recommend. Overall, the menu ate kind of "odd". And the price prices are high. Which I don't mind paying good money for good food, but I could've just went to Casa Madera or something.

    Delicious Caesar salad.
    Natalie M.

    We had a girlfriend's birthday brunch, and it was a lovely time. I've walked past this place often, but never realized how big and beautiful it is inside. I loved the seating, lots of booths of different sizes & orientations, so it didn't feel like we were right on top of another table. Our server Kai (I think) was so friendly and helpful. The brunch menu wasn't huge but had a great assortment of items. Between the 4 of us we had the crab eggs Benedict, the endive salad, the Caesar salad, the kingfish ceviche and the nook & cranny potatoes. Everything was excellent! We were celebrating 2 birthdays, and were served 2 warm brownies with ice cream and a beautifully decorated plate & a candle! And they were free! Really looking forward to trying this restaurant for dinner, soon.

    Terry K.

    Service is upscale and polite Ambiance is very beachy Establishment is clean; on Restaurant Row in DT Pasadena Food is decent Priced for Pasadena Parking never easy in Pasadena (go on the weekend and you may find street parking) Reservations on Open Table Would I go back? Ummm, maybe....

    Note the address on the structure.  That's where you should park if you enter before 5 p.m. as it's only $5.
    Vickie V.

    First off, pay attention to the parking garage address if you're having an early dinner so you can save some cash on parking. This garage is central to many good eateries close to this establishment. Moving on to the food...if you're looking for seafood, I'd definitely say to check this place out. Is it worthy of a second visit? Eh, not to me. The food wasn't horrible, but it wasn't memorable either. I started off with some oysters. These definitely fall on the end of scale in comparison to other oysters. If you're an oyster person, you know how some just pop with flavor. These were not fishy or lacking in freshness, they just lacked flavor. Next up was my entree, which was the daily catch. I don't recall what type of fish I picked but that's irrelevant for purposes of this review as the available fish rotates. I had never had Provençal‌ sauce and it did not disappoint. I can best describe it as a "green salsa". I made sure to scoop up every drop I could with the fish and veggies. The entire dish paired very well with this sauce. Please note that someone else in my party had the same dish but picked the other option for fish and she felt it was overcooked. For me, everything was cooked perfectly in my entree. If it's your birthday you get a free dessert. As you can see, I got two desserts because I'm not passing up a free dessert but I also wanted the other chocolate option on the menu because it sounded better. Both desserts were just ok, nothing to rave over. This restaurant has a cute aesthetic to it and provides many seafood options. It's a you have to try restaurant if you're from the Pasadena area but in my opinion, not one that will leave you craving a future visit. This is definitely a nice date option and while not inexpensive, it also won't break the bank. Service was also on point here, no complaints.

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    Any gluten free & dairy free options available? (with no cross-contamination)

    Is the a kids menu?

    Yes they do have a kids menu.

    Would brunch on the weekend be kid/family friendly?

    Yes! Enjoy!

    Is the restaurant Dog friendly?

    There is no patio seating available, and while I was dining, I did not see any dogs. So Iam assuming no. Plz call the restaurant.

    Is the dinner menu available at weekend brunch?

    No. But the Brunch menu is great! Pretty much every meal I've had there is fantastic! Kudos to the Chef Brett!

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    1.2 mi
    $$

    I've heard some good things about this place and from other fellow yelpers friends, it must be…read moreworth it. Had a dinner reservation with some girlfriends celebrating two of their birthdays. The restaurant itself isn't too big but it does a pack a nice punch. Cute patio out front that takes some of the sidewalks and streets. Plenty of heat lamps which helped with the chilly nights. We got seated at one of the tables on the patios which was nice. Didn't really utilize inside area except for the restroom which it's quite cute in there. The rooms were pretty well decorated and executed. Nice bar area too. Like mentioned, we got seated on the patio and the heat lamps were great. Down to the menus, it's quite limited on dishes. Seemed like there were more shared plates versus the entrees. Drinks, it was fairly decent with their cocktails and wine. Service at the beginning was great. The staff were amazing and very friendly. We didn't order right away as we were still waiting for the last one to show. But did start off with some drinks. It didn't take that long for the first round which was nice. Food wise, the shared plate was a mixture of everything. Some of the olives, which is exactly what it is. The Belgian fries, nice thick cut fries with shredded pecorino cheese and a nice aioli sauce. We ended up getting a second order of it. The albacore tuna crudo was a hit which was really tasty. Chili ginger relish, mint and shallot, can't go wrong with that. Lastly the meatballs, tasty and very great for sharing. Entrees, the pan seared sea bass which I loved. Portion is pretty tiny which also seemed like they were a shared plate. Almost tapas styled. Nice chimichurri sauce and a side salad. The chicken Milanese also with a side salad of arugula. Simple dish but quite tasty. One of the salads that was somewhat hyped up by the waitress but it was just a salad. Decent but nothing major to rave about...lol... also the confit oyster mushrooms was major hit. Something that simple but quite tasty. And lastly the pan con tomate, rustic sourdough with tomatoes and burrata. Tasty as well. Overall the meal was good. From there, the second round of drinks did take a long time to arrive and with then plates that we shared, trying to get someone to clear the plates was another thing. Took a long for someone to clear the table before more items came. Even when the entrees came, all the empty starter plates were still there. And if someone did clear the plates, some was still left on the table. Finishing off the night, we did have the dessert which we tried all three. As it was two of our girlfriends birthday, they brought out a little bubbly for us to celebrate with the dessert. That was quite sweet and nice. Honestly opinion with the dessert, they were just ok. Nothing major to rave about. We tried all three on the menu and they were just ok. Overall, the food was great. Service was nice and the staffs were all very friendly. It did take a while for plates to get cleared from the table and second round did take a while, but it was manageable. It was a sweet gesture with the bubbly with the dessert which was greatly appreciated. The place is nice and great for catching up. Menu is limited and portions are quite small. You would have to get a good amount for sharing. Entrees, depending on what you order is small as well. But we enjoyed ourself.

    Come here for the drinks, vibes and brunch…read more Their breakfast options are better than their dinner service. I can't eat here for dinner as a vegetarian, they have little to no options. Would it kill them to add a veggie burger? Service is consistently awful. I've been here half a dozen times and I've never had good service. Drinks and water are never refilled unless I ask. It takes forever to get our order and once we do our server disappears. Seriously so bad. But I keep coming back for their good food.

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    Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am
    Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am
    Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more
    Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more
    Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

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    Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com
    The 1894

    The 1894

    4.5
    (72 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    If you love books, wine, and that cozy intellectual vibe, 1894 is an absolute must-visit in…read morePasadena. This bar is tucked inside Vroman's Bookstore (already one of the most charming and iconic bookstores in the area) so the entire experience feels like stepping into a warm, literary universe. You can browse for a new book, take in the bookstore's atmosphere, and then walk straight into the bar. Honestly, it's the perfect outing. What makes 1894 truly special is how intentionally it celebrates literature. Everything in the bar pays homage to the bookstore. The drink menu is full of clever, book-inspired names. You'll find cocktails like Pride and PearJudice Pride, Fifty Shades of Earl Grey, and other fun literary twists. Every drink feels like a little wink to readers, writers, and book lovers, and it adds such a unique charm to the experience. The vibe is super quaint and warm, dim lighting, and a creative atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. The wine is on the pricier side ($19-$21 per glass), but the quality delivers. Customer service was excellent. One of the bartenders spent time chatting with us. He pointed out a chalk artwork behind the bar a dramatic portrait he drew himself featuring expressive, literary-style faces, like Edgar Allan Poe, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, etc. It fits perfectly with the creative, bookish aesthetic of the bar. If you're into books, wine, and unique experiences, 1894 is a spot you absolutely can't miss. Perfect for a date, a solo unwind-with-a-book moment, or a fun night with friends who appreciate a good story and a great drink.

    Cute little place inside Vroman's to get a glass of wine and read! I saw that they have live jazz…read moremusic on Thursdays sometimes so I hope to check that out. Good ambiance!

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    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn
    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn
    2 drinks trying to get "picked up"  Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice
    2 drinks trying to get "picked up" Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice
    The Warm Brie & Baguette with honey - absolutely fantastic!!

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    The Warm Brie & Baguette with honey - absolutely fantastic!!

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