I had such a wonderful lunch at Nick's in Pasadena for a friend's birthday. We were seated right…read moreaway in a comfortable booth, which was a great start. I ordered the pan-seared salmon, and my friend had a salad with salmon. We both really enjoyed our meals. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared. Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I also loved the attention to detail, especially the warm towels at the end of our meal. I had quietly let our waiter know that it was my friend's birthday, and at the end of lunch they surprised her with a lovely little chocolate cake, which was such a nice touch. I've been to Nick's before, and between the atmosphere, the food, and the excellent service, it continues to be a place I would definitely return to.

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!

Firstly let me say service was 10/10 even though they were short staffed they sat me outside upon…read moremy request, Rachel was friendly, attentive, knew the menu, had recommendations that were ready on the fly which tells me she eats here too, the recommendations were top notch! Atmosphere was awsome, had music but not too loud to have a conversation, chairs and tables were clean and comfortable. Food was plated well, tasted amazing, same with the cocktail it was clearly crafted well and was balanced. In California were spoiled this spot is a must see.

Made a reservation online using open table. It was very simple and easy to navigate. Called the…read morerestaurant on the day of the reservation stating we were running 15 min behind and that our number has decreased by 2. Not an issue, got thanked for the update. It wasnt that busy at the time of our arrival. There were a lot of tables and the noise level was quiet. The host was nice and sat us not too long after we arrived. The table that we got sat at was extremely wobbly. My father-in-law noticed another table had napkins placed underneath to stabilize so he did the same to our table and it worked. Tara took our order and brought out the drinks. The food was 90% great! The 10% that fell short was a combination of things. 1) menu online and the physical menu said corn bread (which we were told no longer serves them). If its no longer available, update the menu because we were excited to try the corn bread. 2) a bbq place with no wet naps, that is really weird. However, they did bring me a stack of paper towels that were wet as if they were wet naps. 3) only 1 steak knife was provided in the platters. It was hard for a party of 6 to cut up meat with only 1 steak knife. 4) one of the sides came out cold, and hard. I bit into a macaroni and it felt raw because of how hard it was! I even dropped the macaroni on the plate and it rang! We brought it to the servers attention and we were able to get a fresh one free of charge. We loved the short ribs and the tomahawk steak! They were delicious. Baked potato as a side item was very large! During the whole time we were eating, no one came by to check on us, refills were not provided until after we were done eating. We never got one of the drinks that Tara wrote down and it showed up on the check. I was trying to get a staff members attention, and my hand was raised up, and there were hosts that saw my hand raised, but did nothing. There were other servers and runners that saw it too. Took a while for us to get any help. We eventually flagged down our server after what felt like 5 minutes. We brought the charge to our servers attention, and they corrected that too. Overall, the table service could have been a lot better, fix broken tables, and I suggest you bring your own wet naps or baby wipes because they dont supply any.

Excellent service. Amazing food and awesome ambiance. Mr Rodrigo was amazing and spot on. A+…read moreservice.good job

Rodrigo S is very friendly and provided excellent service. He has great smile and very courteous…read more All the dishes are good portion. I will come again.

Outstanding service. Ive come to this location a couple of…read moretimes before, but yesterday the customer service was a game changer. I was greeted kindly and quickly during the Sunday rush. Lily was quick and just as sweet as I remember. Prompty after checking in Radean got my cocktail order. She went above and beyond to check on me and make sure I had what I needed to relax during the long wait. I really love how this location always has a cocktail service. My server, Jewel was a rockstar. So classy and friendly, by far my favorite Houstons location.

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.

Made reservations with a few friends at this restaurant. It was an amazing experience. Food was…read moredelicious, ambiance is elevated and service was spectacular. I'm definitely not a novice to fine dining, so I can hands down say Arroyo provides a superior and supreme experience. For starters: they provide bread and butter , which you can choose from 2 different types: sourdough or garlic . We chose both , definitely freshly made. Only issue is that they gave 2 slightly small bowls of butter for x4 people. I personally believe that each person should be initially served with their own butter bowl if the portion of butter is small, but that's just me . Not a slight against the chop house, because of course, a person can just ask for their own. The waiters were very attentive , as much as they could be , because for a Wednesday night, it was really busy. -The drinks: Wonderful! Tasty and decent with the alcohol. I tried the Hugo Spritz and Tangerine Sour. One of my friends in attendance had Straw and Berry. The Hugo spritz is light and refreshing, very soft alcoholic drink. The Tangerine sour , was nice! It was potent! A little more sour than I would have liked, but I'm still not complaining. This is a good drink if you don't mind citrus. For the straw and berry , very cute and definitely has both sweet and the potency available at its advantage. -For Parking its mainly valet only .$8 not too bad . There may be street parking available but it is limited and timed. -For appetizers we chose the oysters and bbq shrimp. I'm not a big fan of oysters but they were very tasty nonetheless , when the extras are added (lemon, sauce) . The bbq shrimp ?? You gotta try it ! If you don't have any allergies. Very delicious. -For entree , I had filet mignon wagyu steak. My first time having and definitely recommend. The meat was so tender , juicy and damn near melted in your mouth straight delici-gasm. As a few sides we all chose , green beans , and garlic potatoes. -During our dining, we had to have a slight change in accommodations mid reservation to accommodate an extra diner, and the staff were more than happy to accommodate us. They helped move all food and drinks to the new table. Excellent customer service ! -The chocolate souflee with vanilla ice cream was recommended to us by our waiter, it was a wonderful dessert to finish off the meal. Served warm, was Delicious! Definitely would recommend. Had a great experience.

We were really looking forward to trying Arroyo Chop House, as we've been searching for a nice…read moresteakhouse that we could frequent regularly. The restaurant is beautiful inside, and the service from the moment we arrived was excellent. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and professional throughout our dinner. We started with the bread, which was fresh and hot. For an appetizer, we ordered the ahi tartare. It was okay, but unfortunately, it seemed to have more avocado than tuna. For dinner, my wife ordered the petite filet and I ordered the ribeye. Both steaks were cooked perfectly to the temperatures we requested, but unfortunately, they lacked flavor. At this price point, we expected the steaks to be the highlight of the meal, and they simply weren't. The Brussels sprouts, however, were delicious. Our waitress noticed we weren't completely satisfied and asked about our meal. After we explained our concerns, she offered to have my ribeye remade. I appreciated the offer but declined because I didn't want my wife to have to wait while another steak was prepared. They did provide us with a dessert for the inconvenience, which was a thoughtful gesture. Overall, the service was great, but the food was disappointing. For the price, we expected a much better dining experience. Unfortunately, our first impression wasn't a good one, and we don't see ourselves returning.

I came here my son for lunch and I'm so impress with Alessandro's excellent service . He made sure…read morethat everything we need is served on time. Kudos to the whole team especially emelyn, Alan and of course Alessandro.

Wonderful birthday experience! Thanks friends for introducing me to this wonderful restaurant! The…read morefood, the atmosphere and our server Roy were all great!!!!

Went on a slower night than usual so it was pretty quiet, the food was great and service was…read moredelightful. Attentive, helpful and seating at the bar was well chosen. Our bartender lady was great with my mocktail! Probably had one of the best caviar I've had in a while around in Pasadena.

My husband and I came here for DineLA for my birthday and we were pleasantly surprised and…read moreimpressed by the food and service. We made dinner reservations same day on a Wednesday and arrived at 6pm. There was live jazz music playing in the bar to the left of the restaurant which set a nice romantic lively mood for the evening. There was a slight wait before the hostess escorted us to our table in a dimly lit room. Vibe was romantic, polished, and relaxed. Since it was my birthday, the hostess gifted me a "Happy Birthday" card with a thoughtful message inside. (Because we were celebrating my birthday, we received a free cheesecake dessert and pina colada cotton candy towards end of our meal -- it was spectacular). Eventually our gracious server Steven, arrived and introduced himself and provided us our dinner and drinks menu. Their drink menu was extensive and had a wide selection of wines and cocktails. One of my favorite parts of experience was the "Omakase" customized drink option (I'd come back just for that experience alone). My husband requested for a smoky, spicy cocktail with Tequila and what the server brought back to us was indescribably delicious. We can tell the mixologist who made our drink was a master at her craft. 10/10 recommend. For the food portion, we both selected the 4 course DineLA customized menu and got one of each item on the menu so we can try everything. We loved the Japanese fusion of flavors. I especially enjoyed the Appetizer Hamachi shots and Crispy Shrimp Amaebi. It had a refreshing balance of flavors that were good teasers for the next dish on menu, which was the Wedge salad (loved) and Beef Tataki (it was okay). Then came the main entree, which we both got the Filet mignon, which was a good standard steak at a fine dining steakhouse. I was slightly surprised the steak did not have any Japanese flavor notes since it's a Japanese fusion steakhouse. Nonetheless, that did not take away from our pleasant experience. Next time, I'd probably opt for a ribeye or tomahawk. Last but not least, the dessert finally came. We felt VERY spoiled because not only did we have the incredible flourless chocolate cake (my favorite) and mango sorbet (refreshing), we also got a cheesecake and cotton candy, which we were able to take home to enjoy later. We were beyond satisfied by end of our meal and would definitely consider coming back again. Thank you Alexander's Steakhouse for a great experience!

Great service by Patrick tonight. Food was delicious and atmosphere was terrific. Warm Bread and…read morebutter arrived at the table. Yummy. We each ordered the 3-course price fixe menu with Filet Mignon or upgraded to a ribeye steak. You have your choice of soup or salad and then a personal side and a personal cheesecake for dessert. I upgraded my dessert to carrot cake. It was delicious but way too sweet. I couldn't take another bite. I'm trying to watch my glucose level. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Parking was difficult as there is construction going on and some lanes were closed, so we circled the block a couple times. We finally found street parking a couple blocks away. You can park across the street at the Paseo Mall, but I wasn't planning on shopping in order to get parking validation nor did I want to pay for parking across the street. I was going to valet but with the construction and lane closure, I missed it. Glad we arrived early cuz the hunt for parking and one way streets took up a lot of time. ~~~~~~~~~ Once we got inside, it was empty. It was about 5:00pm. We were greeted and then escorted to our table. Service was very attentive. By 6:00-6:30pm, it was packed. We paid and walked back to our car. It was a nice walk. We were amazed by all the wild parrots squawking and flying around as the sun went down. They all landed on the trees by City Hall. Hundreds if not thousands. Amazing.

This is a solid corporate restaurant choice. Ruth Chris is the same wherever you go. That might…read moresound like a dis but it is a compliment when they are consistently good steakhouses that are not wild expensive. If you are hanging out in this area, Ruth Chris is a solid date option. I wouldn't first date it here if you want to impress but if you are taking someone you have been with a while out, this is a really nice spot for date night. It just won't blow minds.

DineLA started tonight and did we make the perfect selection to kick off the two weeks!…read more Service was 5-star! Gilberto was excellent...offering suggestions and explaining options as we were first time patrons of Malbec! So on to the food! Course 1: both the Cebiche Aji Amarillo albacore tuna and yucca chips and the Vieras Gratinadas scallop crab were beautifully presented. Tuna was packed with flavor and great texture layers. Scallop was more delicate and mild flavors. Second course: the out of this world Ojo de Bife Al Malbec rib eye ... would 100% order again and the excellent as well Pollo à la Granja. Sauces on both dishes were super star! Argentinian cuisine obviously treats us to incredible culinary herbs and spices (fresh dill on the scallops and rosemary on the chicken) Third course: dessert for days! Crepe De Durzano .. light crepes and gelato... and the too die for Pastelito de Membrillo. Fruity summary crispy tart like dessert with gelato and fresh berries! Lovely wine pairings suggested by Gilberto made it all a 5-star experience! We will be back!

Came to Malbec Argentinean Cuisine in Pasadena with friends this past Wednesday for dinner. We…read morearrived early enough to catch happy hour before our 5:45 p.m. reservation. We started at the bar with Ernesto, who was wonderful. He recommended the Moscow Mule because they make their ginger syrup in-house, and it was delicious. The red sangria was also a hit. For happy hour food, we tried the spicy beef empanadas, 5 oz skirt steak (entraña) with peppercorn sauce, and cebiche mixto. Everything was great. Our only mistake was not ordering fries to dip into that peppercorn sauce! After happy hour, we moved to our table and met our server Eder. He was sweet, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine. He made an excellent wine recommendation to pair with our dinner and started us off with complimentary warm baguette and classic chimichurri. For dinner, we ordered the Tabla Mixta with ribeye and short ribs. The meats arrived sizzling on cast iron and were cooked perfectly medium-rare. It came with three chimichurri sauces, with the garlic chimichurri being my favorite. Honestly, the meats were seasoned so well they didn't even need sauce. We also tried the Arroz con Mariscos and added Argentinean chorizo. The octopus, mussels, clams, shrimp, and scallops were all cooked perfectly. The rice was a little too wet for my preference since I enjoy the crispy, scorched bottom of a Spanish-style paella, but the seafood itself was excellent. The ambiance is lively and can get pretty loud, so we had to speak a little louder than normal. My only real complaint was the temperature in the main dining room. It was extremely warm throughout our visit, even with the AC supposedly running at full power. Interestingly, the area near the restrooms was noticeably cooler. This was really the only thing keeping our experience from being 5 stars. Parking around Green Street can be challenging, but street parking is free. We got lucky and found a spot down the block. There's also a paid public lot near Green and Mentor. Overall, Malbec delivered excellent food and even better service. Ernesto and Eder were both fantastic and really elevated our experience. We'll definitely be back for happy hour and dinner with friends and family.

My Honey and I celebrated our 10th anniversary. We ordered Sweet Chili Calamari for appetizer and…read moreenjoyed the bread and fresh butter, Ice Tea, Orange Juice, 8oz Filet Mignon one with Lobster Tail and one with Crab, Macaroni Cheese with Lobster, Chocolate Lava Cake and a Cappuccino. Our server Sarah Y. and the entire restaurant staff all treated us warmly and were all very attentive to our needs. The ambiance was low-key and relaxing!

Five stars for the Social Hour! The food was incredible, and this is definitely one of my favorite…read morehappy hours in the area. Social Hour runs from 4:00-6:30 p.m. in the bar area up front. You can either sit around the bar or one of the small tables close by. Service was incredible, as always. Everything we tried was delicious, but there are a few must-orders. The Korean BBQ filet bites were the standout for me. The steak was super tender, incredibly juicy, and absolutely delicious. Definitely something I'd order again. The Fleming's Prime Steakhouse sliders are another must-order. The buns are soft with just a hint of sweetness, and the patties were juicy and tender. They're even better with some of the caramelized onion dip on top! I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the Social Hour menu and, of course, reorder some of my favorites.