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Altaeats

4.7
4.7
650 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Tucked away on the Altadena/Pasadena border,
Chef Paul Ragan brings a feast of flavors to the dinner table.
Join us in our dining room or order the Roastie to go!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (626) 794-1162

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Paul Ragan

  • Private party facilities

    Book the whole room for your event. Contact melissa@altaeats.com

  • Private party contact

    Paul Ragan: (626) 794-1162

  • Neighborhood

    Pasadena

  • Cross street

    New York Drive

  • Parking details

    Plenty of street parking and small lot in back

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

What 650 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Food

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Service

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Value

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Neighborhood gem

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    American

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  1. Renec

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovely dinner with friends. It couldn’t have been nicer. Service was excellent and the meal was delicious. Truly a gem in our neighborhood.
  2. TC27

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE our spot!! Food is always EXCELLENT. As always we LOVE
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Altaeats is consistently delicious, with dishes we crave often (especially the Wedge, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Chicken Milanese, Beef Wellington, and Wagyu Burger). The roasties are such a great value so we love to swing by usually once a week to grab the takeout special! Chef Paul is also very hands-on, hospitable, creative, and once took a special dish (fondue plate) request for us from an IG DM! The staff are super polite and the ambiance is neutral and comfortable (especially the booths). Indoor or outdoor dining options, super clean, and a great ever-evolving wine list!
  4. TC27

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always we love our times at the restaurant and always look for more reasons to come hang out and eat a PERFECT meal.
  5. GailT

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Good and service was excellent. Split charge was a bit steep
  6. IanB

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal at Altaeats. The menu is not extensive but each item is prepared to perfection! Can't go wrong with the bacon wrapped dates and the duck breast. Save room for desert!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend recommended the flights and bites. It was a great experience.
  8. TC27

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always PERFECTION, best spot to go for any occasion.
  9. Ames

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    -not particularly impressed by the beef wellington or halibut -long wait time for food and dessert -microaggressions made by server
  10. GaryF

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The beef wellington and the lamb chops are excellent. I would have liked one more lamp chop as they are so good, but that does leave room for the terrific chocolate dessert.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around excellent! Our meal was delicious and service was top notch! We will definitely return.
  12. TC27

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t say enough words about how great this place is ❣️
  13. JamesP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a good experience been there many times and will continue to revisit this treasure which also is walking distance close, so even better!
  14. Ntino

    Los Angeles

    68 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The only complaints we had were my wife’s risotto was undercooked and my mashed potatoes had much too much pepper.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For everyday or every occasion- the best place to be‼️
  16. gman

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    we are huge fans of the restaurant....been there from the beginning.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food , great service. Small intimate space . Great selection . Good vib . Nothing fancy just a good evening
  18. GloriaH

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and perfect service. Love a waiter who is friendly, without needing to ask the details of my day, super efficient, without reciting a laundry list of options too long to remember, allowing the food to speak for itself and my focus to remain on the people I’m with. Shared the ribeye with my Grandson, so juicy, so tasty! As a single senior, the prices are a budget stretch, but the experience is worth every penny and measures up to the special occasions I celebrate in the warm atmosphere you provide. Already looking forward to next time…..
  19. GailT

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent all around. The fish was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. Our favorite place to dine
  20. Imndalyte

    Los Angeles

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's been a while since I've been this impressed with a new find (for me at least) in LA. I was just browsing options on Open Table and something about the limited menu and interesting wines by the glass seemed worth a try. We were offered a delightful and intimate corner table. Normally I'd think bread and butter is worth skipping. But this was the best bread and butter service I think I may have ever had. The wines by the glass were diverse and would please a range of tastes. The service was attentive but not doting. The bacon wrapped dates were perfect. The caesar salad was as great as all the reviews suggested. I had the rack of lamb and it was perhaps the best entree I've had at a restaurant in months. The grilled asparagus were heavenly My partner had the risotto with shrimp and I found it under cooked and the shrimp itself tasted like they were steamed or cooked separately and then just added in at the end. You could tell there was no flavor in their shell. A bit of a disappointment. But our friend's fish looked impeccable. I'm not a chocolate person but the others loved the cake. I had the apple tart and although I'm not normally an apple person, this dessert was fantastic. Their whip cream is peerless. I wish they had more than just two desserts. This place is far away from where I live but I will travel to try other dishes. I'd say it's a perfect menu (just right in options and flavors), perfect wine lists (a few regulars, a few surprises, the normal mark up), comfortable seats, and nearly perfect service. After over a decade in the culinary industry, I thought I'd someday have my own place. If that ever happens, I imagine it would be a lot like Altaeats. Can't wait to return.
  21. ElizabethC

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great little neighborhood spot with wonderful service and a focused menu. Wine and beer only, but excellent choices of wine. We had the Alta bread, which was delicious and the bacon wrapped dates. We did not have a salad, but we saw a lot of people order the caesar and commenting on how good the dressing was. We had the risotto and the steak. Both were good, but we look forward to exploring other options as they do have a good variety of main dish options.
  22. 3isthemagicnumber

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time there. Tried a bit of everything. Tapenade. Bread/butters. Bacon wrapped dates. Caesar (AMAZING). Lamb chop (Great). Halibut (light and delish). Beef Wellington. (Rich). Wine was super. But the service and owner was what sets this place apart. Can't wait to go back. Plan on being a regular!!! Also glad to know there is Roastie Meals throughout the week now. Thanks for a great evening Paul!!! GO EAGLES. 🦅
  23. KentK

    Los Angeles

    127 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First time and the food was outstanding and will be back. They forgot our side dish and the waiter was on break and by the time they bring it to us we were almost done. The hostess that brought it to us once we told them it was a little to late, she did not say sorry just you “so you don’t want it” and took it back. Once the waiter came back he said sorry and comp our desert. A little customer service training to the hostess may help.
  24. JessD

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Ragan and staff are exceptional. There are no signs announcing your destination and the window are blacked out. There is nothing to tell you that this is a restaurant other than the advice of friends who know. It is word of mouth only and as always, the place was full the night we were here. Ask for the mystery wine, take your time and enjoy your meal. Make a few friends and enjoy your experience. Our favorite Los Angeles Restaurant.
  25. BenA

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again a wonderful meal with great service.
  26. JimM

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is great at AltaEats! Nice variety of choices.
  27. GilbertH

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable neighborhood restaurant. Good extremely well prepared. Service was excellent and restaurant was very comfortable. My wife and I plan to back often. We are happy to find Altaeats in our backyard.
  28. SusanD

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Altaeats never fails to please! One of our go tos and we are never, ever disappointed. Even though they were out of salmon (Paul makes it better than anyone) we were super happy with the Brussels sprouts - like beyond better than anything you can imagine - and endive salad and French fries and bread and scallops and rack of lamb and oh my god the pot au creme!!! all soooo delicious I wish I was back there tonight!
  29. Fremont

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were very welcoming upon our arrival and we were quickly escorted to our table. Server was very responsive, very helpful and anticipated our needs. Dinner was delivered in a timely manner once we completed our appetizers. All the food was nicely plated and was cooked perfectly to our liking. Their bread and butter was to die for. The bacon wrapped dates were beyond amazing. 2 in our party ordered the burgers and both said it was the best burger they had ever had. I ordered the special - 4oz wagyu filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus - beyond amazing!!! Lastly the 4th person in our party ordered the pork chop - he described it and the accompanying sauce as memorable. A shared dessert completed the evening - the chocolate pot de crème - exceptional! This is a restaurant not to be missed.
  30. otuser001

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    First time here. Great food and service! They need a valet service though and also put the name of the restaurant outside.
  31. Dennis

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing restaurant! Be careful there is no signage outside but inside…. All signs point to great food, great service and a place where you can actually talk across a table. I could eat everything on this menu!!! So delicious! I will be back!
  32. AllisonK

    Phoenix

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service
  33. MeMyselfandI

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Year’s Eve dinner was delicious as always at Alta Eats. The food was superb. The ambiance lovely. The staff amazing.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    It was our wedding anniversary. I didn’t like that the server, not the young one, but the heavyset older man, reached across in front of the person sitting next to me , to put my plate down. He should have come around to where I was sitting.
  35. CurtY

    Los Angeles

    125 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    125 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal at one of our favorite go-to local Pasadena/Altadena restaurants. We haven’t visited as frequently the last couple of years due to the Pandemic; so nice to see that this restaurant continues to stand strong in tested times. The food, service and ambiance were all superb as always! We will be back soon!
  36. SallyH

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    This fills a nice little niche in the Pasadena/Altadena area - a small neighborhood-y restaurant with good food. The homemade bread they brought out in the beginning was amazing. Great Caesar salad, and my entree of salmon was very good. The service by out waiter could not have been better. My husband thinks they need to have Craftsman beer on tap; he ended up going to the liquor store a few places down and picking up a can of beer (classy!). But a little craft food place like this could use one good beer on tap. I would highly recommend Alta Eats, it was quiet enough. There is no sign and you can't see in the window so we had a hard time finding it, but look for the address and you'll be ok.
  37. Jane

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely date dinner. Food is delicious, service attentive and noise level low
  38. Georgio

    Los Angeles

    159 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    159 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food , everything was very satisfactory, I enjoy it, looks like neighborhood restaurants
  39. BeckyS

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Altaeats is a small chef-owned neighborhood restaurant with delicious food, great service, and a wonderfully warm atmosphere. If you choose to do takeout, the chef's roasties are terrific, especially if you need to entertain on short notice!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and perfect service from Melissa.

FAQs

Altaeats offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 794-1162.

Altaeats is rated 4.7 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Altaeats

1860 North Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

Additional information

  • Cross street

    New York Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Pasadena

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Plenty of street parking and small lot in back

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Paul Ragan

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (626) 794-1162

  • Private party facilities

    Book the whole room for your event. Contact melissa@altaeats.com

  • Private party contact

    Paul Ragan: (626) 794-1162

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