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Altaeats, Pasadena, CA

Altaeats

4.7 (769)
$31 to $50
American
1860 North Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104

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2 people
10:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 769 people are saying

Altaeats reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Altaeats is celebrated as a "hidden gem" with "excellent menu" offerings, including "the best lamb chops in the LA area." Diners rave about the "outstanding" food crafted by Chef Paul, complemented by a "friendly vibe" and "marvelous service." The ambiance is perfect for both intimate and business gatherings.

769 Reviews
  1. Dean VIP

    Los Angeles27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we love our fav place to eat. I love everything about this place from the food, the staff, the chef and the location. As always... I prefer less music levels so friends can hear but that might be just because I am older and like quaint quiet.

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  2. Erik

    Los Angeles215 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely dinner at Altaeats tonight. We enjoyed the short ribs special, and the always excellent Scallops. Finished the meal with a chocolate Pot de Crème, as well as the Apple tart. Nice meal, nice service, always fun to eat here!

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  3. SusanD VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight at AltaEats was as amazing as ever. The staff is outstanding and super accommodating. The food never fails to impress. Such a great restaurant and such a great team.

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  4. johnc VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alta Eats is a neighborhood, though also worth the drive. Excellent.

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  5. Sophorn

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Great place with great food.

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  6. kathyp

    Palm Springs15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was delicious! Starting with the farmers market tomato salad, moving onto the duck and the scallops main courses to the apple desert. Beautiful presentation, yummy food and wonderful service. Will go back!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve loved everything about our experience dining at AltaEats each time we’ve been. Food is great, service is excellent, prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.

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  8. WendyF

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alta Eats is a very special restaurant. In Altadena, near the intersection of Allen Ave. and New York Drive, this tiny neighborhood place would be easy to miss--except for the colorful umbrellas shading the street-side tables. The inside is sleek and modern, with just a few cozy tables, banquets along the walls, and a bar at the back. The food is simply amazing. There are always specials (last night it was mussels in two different sauces)--and the signature dishes are all completely different, thought through with obvious love and care (from lamb and pork dishes to demi-glazed duck breast to Mediterranean seabass and heavenly scallops). The arugula salad comes with strawberries and creamy burrata cheese--the perfect starter with an order of delicious warm sourdough bread. For me, this is a destination, special-occasion place. But locals come just to sip from the great wine list and nibble on appetizers. There's a flight night as well as occasional tasting menus. The staff is warm, attentive, and unpretentiously knowledgable about the food and wine. And the owner is an absolute delight. Having lived and cooked in Madrid and on the east coast, he's been cooking here since 2013. Angelinos are fortunate that he found his way to Altadena!

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  9. GreggO

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I call it the "speakeasy". There's no sign outside to tell you there's a restaurant inside. And it's a world-class restaurant! The food is delicious, the menu has something for everyone, and the service is perfect! Come and have a great meal in the speakeasy!

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  10. Oldtimer

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was cooked to perfection. Choices for each course were a great selection. Allowing a taste of different wines before selecting one was very helpful and fun.

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FAQs

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

Altaeats is rated 4.7 stars by 769 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
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 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
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