Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Pasadena
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- MMeganVIPLos Angeles •12 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had a wonderful date night last night for Tomahawk Tuesday! Everything was delicious and memorable. We love the bar at the Pasadena location (we travel from Northridge to this location specifically!). We start at the bar top for their happy hour features with Phillip as our bartender. He was very friendly and made delicious cocktails. I got the Keep your Gin Up and it was the best yet I’ve had at a Flemings. I requested it in a wine glass instead and he was happy to do and honestly I highly recommend- super tasty! We had reservations for dinner so we made our way into the dining room a little after 6pm where Erick was our server. My fiance and I are in the food industry so we know what we like, and Erick hit all the marks! Very attentive, friendly, memorable etc. With the tomahawk special you get two salads, two sides, two desserts and a huge tomahawk. Honestly it’s the BEST lobster Mac and cheese at any restaurant and I do come specifically to get that (and their carrot cake). Our evening concluded with Alan the manager touching the table to say hello and he took care of our drinks which was astonishing!! He truly didn’t need to do that but it made us feel so special and really commend his excellent customer service (Erick’s as well). Like I said, the Pasadena Flemings is worth the drive and the only location we LOVE! Even though WH is closer I would never ever go there as the quality just hits different. We will be back but in the meantime thank you for a wonderful date night for us!More infoFleming's Steakhouse - PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Pasadena•4.6
- AArturoLos Angeles •61 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoBeen dining to Cento since it opened. Always great, with delicious food, attentive and friendly service. And now enjoy introducing friends to this wonderful gem.More infoCento Pasta BarPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Mid-City•4.7
- EEnjanaeLos Angeles •6 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 23, 2025Always an amazing time when I come here for brunch!!More infoAlmansor CourtPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Alhambra•3.6
- CChristianLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 15, 2025Completely loved the customer service abd the food! Definitely coming back again!More infoThe Kitchen Italian Cafe and PizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pasadena•4.7
- LLainnieLos Angeles •33 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 21, 2024Wonderful neighbor gem! Excellent menu and marvelous service. Such a delight!More infoAltaeatsPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena•4.9
Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Pasadena
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