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    The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

    3.5 (352 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE BARKLEY RESTAURANT & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    The Barkley Restaurant....
    Ivan M.

    The Barkley, I got you out of my system. I came mostly for the live entertainment. Gina Georgette and the Monarchs were so cool! My date loved it! Other than this, I have to be respectfully honest. The Barkley, you're in a great location. I can see the appeal. I saw why some people keep coming back. Your bar was packed. The drink specials good. The vibe was good, too. But the chicken parm was the worst I've ever had and the pasta was bland, poorly cooked. The piece of bread that came with it was sad looking and sad tasting and just sad. It tasted like old cardboard. Not even new cardboard, but old. The mozzarella sticks were undercooked and therefore soggy. Aesthetically speaking, again, you're cool, but the heat inside was WOW HOT! it wasn't till about an hour and 1/2 later that it got cool in there. The bathrooms for being so small and yes, clean, even HOTTER. This can't be good for business. We got a slice of cheesecake and it was "rubbery" The worst I've ever had too. Jack In The Box has better cheesecake than this. I think overall, you're a cool dive with solid cocktails and decent prices and the live bands will bring the business because there's no cover charge, but for me that's it. Would I ever come back? Maybe, maybe not, and if so it'd be just maybe and during fall / winter for a cocktail and that's it. Why fall / winter? I would hope you'd be nice and crispy cold inside and that it wouldn't feel like a bit of a sauna in there to the point where you had to open the main front entry door for the natural air to flow in and Gina Georgette wouldn't pass out from heat exhaustion. I guess I should've known better when I walked inside and saw men in shorts and sandals and had to go find my host to be seated. I wanted to leave almost immediately but we don't live around the corner, so, i stayed and gave you a chance. Hope everyone's enjoying their summer.

    Lemon Drop
    RoseMary F.

    This restaurant was established in 1951, it is an anchor on the corner of Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue. It's iconic, the city would be "different," and forever changed if it ever moved! They have upscale dinner menu, entertainment, yet a cozy atmosphere. Shannon was our bartender, he was very friendly and provided quick and efficient service. Lots of "regulars," come here. This was evident on my recent visit. A sign-in sheet was on the bar counter for customers to sign up for the Open Mic Comedy Night, which is held on the last Wednesday of the month. As people entered, they were greeted by name. It's has a cool and welcoming vibe with old school feel with leather booths and wood paneling throughout. There's a small parking lot with a back door entrance that is very convenient. Please note that only cash transactions are accepted. Sincerely, Rosemary

    Menu. This isn't the happy hour one
    Ade R.

    I've driven past this place for years but never actually went in. I had to go to the pet hospital next door, and someone mentioned this spot and that it's cash only, so I decided to stop by and wait with my pet. They've got a really solid happy hour and a good group of regulars. I went during a super quiet time, which made the whole experience even better for me. . Bottled beers, great deals, and a chill vibe. I'll definitely be back.

    Mozzarella Stick
    Tanya S.

    Reason for 4 stars.... I need to explain. Service is good here. Be patient they usually are busy and are limited in servers. Drinks are decent. Food is good some of it is from scratch some of it you can tell was from a can and warmed up. The food is reasonably priced. I feel they make a mean mozzarella stick, and the marinara sauce is really flavorful. Don't come here expecting a really fancy restaurant, but it blows most bar food out of the water. It's got an old time feel in here. Very rat pack feel inside. They have live music got to follow them to see who is playing. Tonight it is The Pepper Moons. Love them!!! Thank you to The Pepper Moons for being here tonight.

    PCCs great jazz students!

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    Old school restaurant! Great bar food! Service is excellent! Love our server Carina! The chili is outstanding!

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    Ask the Community - The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

    Do they have an ATM in the bar?

    Yes they have an ATM at bar. There are also several bank atm just up the street on Fair Oaks Blvd

    Does the Barkley accept credit cards?

    No. They are living firmly in the decade the restaurant was last decorated.

    Do they still charge for seating and price increase on drinks during live entertainment?

    Tables are for people that order food/drinks. There is an upcharge for drinks during live events except comedy. On the plus side, they do pay the bands and there is no cover charge.

    OK, so YELP didn't like my original question so I will re-phrase it because it was removed. Do you like the staff and management at the Barkley? How would you rate them?

    0 scary. Stay away.

    Live music tonight?

    Yes. Live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

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    Cannonball - Buttermilk biscuits

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    4.3(213 reviews)
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    Cannonball did not disappoint! I came with a group of 3 to celebrate a friend's birthday. There's a…read morefree parking structure around the corner to the restaurant. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, including the buttermilk biscuits, yellowfin tuna tartare, BBQ chicken, calamari, and the fideos, and every single dish was delicious. My personal favorites were the buttermilk biscuits and the fideos. The biscuits were warm, buttery, and absolutely irresistible, while the fideos were packed with flavor and easily a standout dish. Everything else was just as enjoyable, the tuna tartare was fresh, the calamari was perfectly cooked, and the BBQ chicken was tender and flavorful. If you're dining with a group, I definitely recommend ordering a few dishes to share so you can try a little bit of everything. We'll definitely be back!

    Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a really great time, largely thanks to the…read moreservice. Our server was super friendly and attentive the whole night, gave us great advice on how much food to order, and checked in just enough. We had a couple of solid cocktails and kicked things off with the shaved celery salad and yellowfin tuna tartare. Both of those appetizers were 10/10. The mains (the trout and the chicken) were a little bit of a letdown by comparison, just feeling kind of average, but they were still fine. Just nothing to rave about. The spot has a really nice old-school vibe that felt right for a birthday dinner. Parking is a bit of a headache around there, but keep in mind there's a public parking garage right around the corner that's free on weekends and after noon on weekdays.

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    Mike & Anne's Restaurant - French Toast

    Mike & Anne's Restaurant

    3.5(1.3k reviews)
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    Beep, beep! Oh, that's the train. One of the small town delights in LA has got to be Mission…read moreStreet in South Pasadena -- lots of small independent shops stretching a couple blocks before and after the train tracks. When shopping tires you out, Mike & Anne's is a great lunch spot. Though I usually don't like eating outside, I'll make an exception here; there's an awesome patio with lots of sun and shade (and the indoor seating is a bit gloomy for lunchtime). You cannot beat the breakfast plates here, but I am partial to the cheeseburger/fries combo. Meat, cheese and bun are just right. My buddy had the breakfast burrito and insisted that I include it in this review. The elephant in the room? Parking. It's impossible. Try a side street around the restaurant or keep your eyes peeled for someone pulling out. Worth it!

    Mike & Anne's has a great outdoor patio ideal for Sunday brunch sitting high & pretty. Also works…read moreon a mild evening. If it rains, there is always the room indoors. Food here is very safe, trite, hackneyed California cuisine beaten to death like a worn out horse. It's not really bad and not very good offending no one, but food that is boring and not particularly drop dead flavourful. I wasn't super hungry and decided to order more of the sides. 1) French Fries with some skin on, looking rustic, had a touch of that ineffable earthy potato flavour. Asked for extra crispy, but just got a bit crispy so their default fries must be rather limp. Standard ketchup in a steel ramekin. 2) Roasted Golden Beet & Arrugula Salad had sweet, softer, smooth texture, Arrugula had a fibrous, good green herbal, peanut oil scented flavour. Not too funky, creamy goat cheese. Roasted walnut halves. All napped with a subtle Champagne Vinaigrette. Portion was about half of what would be expected in other comparable restaurants. 3) Bread Pudding: The bread was spongy, moist, eggy almost like a flan but lacked a deeper dairy, milkiness as well as lack of hints of warm spices such as cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves. Bland would describe the general overall flavour. Topped with cream rich ice cream. Scattering of blueberry, blackberry, strawberry. At home, I drizzled on Grand Marnier for more citrus cognac aromatics. 1-3a) Iced Tea The food here seems to be the Midwest version of what California cuisine should be. Middle of the road, steady as she goes, don't rock the boat. Our waitress was efficient, helpful, thoughtful in a business-like manner which facilitated our group of 8. The male helper with a moustache and the inked hand was great at keeping our glasses topped off. 3 stars for a safe, not overly effusive food that does not offend. The outdoor optics holds the charm and strength of this restaurant.

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    Lost Parrot Cafe - Breakfast sandwich with bacon

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    Great breakfast, just wish there are more choices so I can visit more often…read more I like the cool, airy and relaxing place.

    Food/Drinks 9/10 Went with my siblings and we got the:…read more -Breakfast Burrito -Breakfast Sandwich -French Toast sticks -Chai latte The breakfast burrito and breakfast sandwich were two versions of the same idea, but both brought their own unique take and textures. Truly had a hard time deciding which I liked better and I think it would just come down to what mood I'm in because both were so yummy. The French toast sticks were delicious as well. They were sweet with a nice crisp and came with a side of fruit. I didn't have high expectations for this dish and thought it would just be small pieces of French toast, but they had such a nice crisp to them. All three dishes I would order again. Chai latte was unfortunately watery--would not order again. Service 10/10 Friendly, fast service. It sounds like the staff get a lot of regulars. Service is fast-casual service where you order at the counter, take a number, food is brought to you, and you bus your own table. Atmosphere 9/10 The decor was very warm and vibey, cute and modern a lot of plants. A fun summer aesthetic and would be a good place to study or bring a book. Would definitely love to do brunch here with friends. Looking forward to returning!

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    Twohey’s Restaurant - The healthy breakfast. The chicken must dry and lack flavor.

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    Lovely lunch at Twohey's today. My omelet was delicious and my friend enjoyed his tuna melt. Their…read moreFrench fries are great. Our server Jennifer was charming and attentive. I always like to visit Twohey's. The only downside is that they don't have gluten free bread. But that's okay. They have plenty of tasty items for me to eat. There's a huge parking lot on the property and if that isn't enough, there's a See's candy store!

    Originally opened in 1943 in Pasadena, it was relocated to South Pasadena in 2020 and is one of the…read morebest breakfast options in the area, if not the best. Inside is extremely well organized and well run and they really did a great job with the design as well. It's very bright and open and has many different types of seating options as well as really quick and friendly service. They also have a very large menu and bakery items as well as a very large counter that gives that true diner feeling. It's located in a shopping center so there's a giant free parking lot attached right in front as well. For this visit, I started off with the Cinnamon Roll and absolutely loved it. It was not too cakey and was just the right amount of gooey. I would definitely recommend. For breakfast I chose the Carne Asada Chilaquiles and really liked them. The meat was perfect and I loved every part about it. I wish they would add a cream sauce or something else to lighten it up, but I still was a very big fan and would highly recommend. I will be back and would suggest this place to anyone in the area or passing through.

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