Guidebook for Pasadena
Food Scene
Trattoria Neapolis
336 S Lake AveGreat drinks and pretty good pizza
Hand made Italian pasta and great wine selection
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Celestino Ristorante & Bar
141 S Lake AveHand made Italian pasta and great wine selection
Good steaks and solid drinks. Not a casual restaurant.
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Smitty's Grill
110 S Lake AveGood steaks and solid drinks. Not a casual restaurant.
Mediterranean Cafe
273 Shoppers LnExcellent cheap Mediterranean food
Very good sushi, the chef isn't the fastest and the price isn't cheap but the quality is very good.
Sushi Ichi
633 S Arroyo PkwyVery good sushi, the chef isn't the fastest and the price isn't cheap but the quality is very good.
La Estrella Tacos #2
502 N Fair Oaks AveMy Favorite taco stand in town.. best hot sauce
Bonnie B's Smokin BBQ Heaven
1280 N Lake AveFall off the bone ribs and down home mac & cheese
Great old school hamburger join where the sodas are still hand mixed (cash only)
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Pie'n Burger
913 E California BlvdGreat old school hamburger join where the sodas are still hand mixed (cash only)
Abricott
238 South Lake AvenueUnique breakfast items and short rib burger
My favorite pizza in town..still not the same as an east coast pizza but still delish
Tarantino's Pizzeria Inc
784 E Green StMy favorite pizza in town..still not the same as an east coast pizza but still delish
El Portal Restaurant
695 E Green StCheese enchiladas and best margaritas in town
La Grande Orange Cafe
260 S Raymond AveComfort food done with a California twist
King Taco
45 N Arroyo PkwyGreat after a late night of drinking
The best rotisserie chicken around.. the owner makes their own sauces.
Rotisserie Chicken of California
26 N Los Robles AveThe best rotisserie chicken around.. the owner makes their own sauces.
Golden Deli Restaurant
815 W Las Tunas DrThe best Vietnamese food around
Good place to eat with the vegans/vegetarians in your life.
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Real Food Daily
414 N La Cienega BlvdGood place to eat with the vegans/vegetarians in your life.
Cafe Linda's
Good thai food.. not your typical selection of things
Gin Sushi
3589 E Colorado BlvdCheap sushi and pretty good rolls.
This place is a little pricey but the sushi is very good. You need to call ahead to make a reservation.
Sushi Kimagure Ike
220 S Raymond AveThis place is a little pricey but the sushi is very good. You need to call ahead to make a reservation.
Saladang
363 S Fair Oaks AveVery good thai food
U Pick Cafe
720 N Lake AveThe name is terrible but the kebabs are amazing
It was featured on triple D.. the food is fast food done slowly and just about everything on the menu is good.
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The Oinkster
2005 Colorado BlvdIt was featured on triple D.. the food is fast food done slowly and just about everything on the menu is good.
So this restaurant / bakery is crazy good.. It is Cuban and the midnight sandwich is just amazing
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Porto's Bakery and Cafe
315 N Brand BlvdSo this restaurant / bakery is crazy good.. It is Cuban and the midnight sandwich is just amazing
Pretty good quality sushi.. Sushi Chef is very friendly and will give out shots of saki
Noda Restaurant
546 S Lake AvePretty good quality sushi.. Sushi Chef is very friendly and will give out shots of saki
The Counter
5779 Wilshire BlvdVery good burger
Lemonade
1661 Abbot Kinney BlvdHealthy quick bite
Drinks & Nightlife
Magnolia House
492 S Lake AveChill little bar...
Nice outdoor seating area and good beer selection
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Kings Row Gastropub
20 E Colorado BlvdNice outdoor seating area and good beer selection
The Blind Donkey
53 Union StPretty good whiskey bar. Drinks are strong
good beer selection and the perfect soft pretzel.
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Congregation Ale House Pasadena Chapter
300 South Raymond Avenuegood beer selection and the perfect soft pretzel.
Sports bar with pool tables and good selection of beer
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Azeen's Afghani Restaurant
110 Union StSports bar with pool tables and good selection of beer
Good selection of Champagne and Beers.. Pretty good food. The deviled eggs are fantastic
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POP Champagne Bar & Restaurant
33 Union StGood selection of Champagne and Beers.. Pretty good food. The deviled eggs are fantastic
Everything Else
Trader Joe's
345 S Lake AveQuality supermarket right across the street
Einstein Bros. Bagels
605 S Lake AveGood bagel to start the morning out.
They have a great selection of cheeses and meats. However, the owner will make you a sandwich and this sandwich is very delicious. FYI he wont change the sandwich at all.
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Roma Market
918 N Lake AveThey have a great selection of cheeses and meats. However, the owner will make you a sandwich and this sandwich is very delicious. FYI he wont change the sandwich at all.
Comedy club has hosted famous acts like Seinfeld many others.
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The Ice House
24 N Mentor AveComedy club has hosted famous acts like Seinfeld many others.
Stadio Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr45 min walk to the stadium, or $5 uber ride