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Parkway Grill, Pasadena, CA

Parkway Grill

4.8 (2491)
$50 and over
Californian
510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
The Smith Brothers trend-setter in regional American cuisine, Parkway Grill continues to define dining in the city and beyond. Parkway Grill specializes in a seasonal, market-driven approach to cooking that incorporates diverse influences and classic French technique. Throughout its over 30 years, Parkway’s innovative chefs have showcased an intriguing array of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

Demonstrating the ultimate commitment to fresh produce, Parkway Grill planted its own organic vegetable and herb garden behind the restaurant, which continues to thrive for over 25 years on a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Pasadena.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Apolinar Martinez
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Parkway Grill is the perfect place for any celebration or event, be it a birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, holiday, wrap party, awards show reception, charity reception or corporate meeting. We are available for location filming for television, features, fashion and music. Buyout of the entire restaurant also offered. Grill Room 35, Atrium 20, total capacity 200.
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    California
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Piano player Monday through Saturday evenings.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,491 people are saying

Parkway Grill 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Californian

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambiance

  • Pasadena

    Romantic

  • Pasadena

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parkway Grill offers an elegant yet relaxed dining experience, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and consistently "excellent food." The ambience is described as "mellow" and "quiet," ideal for celebrations. Standout dishes include "melt-in-your-mouth short ribs" and expertly prepared seafood. Highly recommended for "memorable experiences."
2,491 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sterling was excellent as was Naz the bartender. Food was so tasty! A wonderful evening.

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  2. Andy

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Fantastic Dinner every dish we had was excellent

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  3. EDMOND

    Los Angeles36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    57th wedding anniversary! Server was remarkable and informed. Food well prepared! Ambience mellow! Couldn’t have been better! Thanks! Edmond

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  4. EmilyS

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely graduation dinner for my son. The best part was the amazing service from Sterling! 10/10
    Parkway GrillResponded on June 12, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words!

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  5. Jeffrey VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual, but service was very uneven. Server totally missed the fact that we were celebrating my mom‘s 80th birthday, even though it was in the notes and they gave us a card at the beginning of the dinner. Steak came out between rare / medium rare when I ordered medium. In fairness, steak still tasted excellent. 
    Parkway GrillResponded on June 12, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, and please accept our sincere apologies for the confusion and the oversight on such a special occasion. That is not the level of service we strive to deliver, especially for a milestone like your mom’s 80th birthday. If you're willing, we'd appreciate knowing the date and name on the reservation so we can follow up internally. We’d love the opportunity to make it right.

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parkway grill is one of our most favorite restaurants. Food is great and customers are treated professionally and with grace.

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  7. Shannon VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We loved our anniversary dinner- everything was DELICIOUS! One comment: we don’t love the very bright spotlight type lighting on the tables…. Candles? Softer lighting would make it perfect. Thank you!!
    Parkway GrillResponded on June 12, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Shannon! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Parkway Grill. It's great to know that you enjoyed our delicious food and found our lighting style to your liking. We appreciate your feedback—please feel free to turn off the table lights. We can't wait to welcome you back for your next celebration! Best, The Management Team

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  8. Natalie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victor was amazing! The food was incredible. The ambience was great five star experience.!!!
    Parkway GrillResponded on May 15, 2025
    Hello Natalie, We're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Parkway Grill! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found our ambience to be top-notch. We always strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another incredible five-star experience. Thank you for your glowing review! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  9. Joe VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona181 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent server and the restaurant is beautiful! The wedge and blue cheese dressing were delicious. My husband had a rib eye that was cooked to perfection. My scallops were fair at best and what they served with it was terrible. My friend had the scallops and enjoyed them. Her husband had the sea bass which he said was just ok. So it was a split vote. Since I’m the one who makes the reservations I would probably choose a different restaurant next time. I was hoping for a better experience! It was not worth the money we spent & we do eat out a lot!
    Parkway GrillResponded on May 15, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Joe! While we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the ambiance and found our service to be excellent. We apologize that the scallops and sea bass didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is valuable and we'll certainly look into improving our dishes. We're sorry to hear that your experience was not as enjoyable as it should have been. Would you kindly provide your mailing address so we can make it up to you?

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  10. Leah

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing experience! Con:was the Valet at the end of the night we basically just got our own cars but still had to pay $8! Pro: We had a party of six and were lucky to have John as our server. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and made sure all of our questions were answered with care. His recommendations were spot-on and truly made our dining experience even better. John’s professionalism and friendly demeanor stood out—he made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. Highly recommend asking for him if you visit!

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FAQs

Parkway Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 795-1001.

Parkway Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 2491 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Parkway Grill

510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    California
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Apolinar Martinez
  • Entertainment
    Piano player Monday through Saturday evenings.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Parkway Grill is the perfect place for any celebration or event, be it a birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, holiday, wrap party, awards show reception, charity reception or corporate meeting. We are available for location filming for television, features, fashion and music. Buyout of the entire restaurant also offered. Grill Room 35, Atrium 20, total capacity 200.
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