Parkway Grill

Name: Parkway Grill
Address: 510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91105
Telephone: (626) 795-1001
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2382 Reviews

$50 and over

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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.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri/Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm
Phone number
(626) 795-1001
Website
http://www.theparkwaygrill.com/
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.
Private party contact
Art Marin: (626) 795-1001

Location
510 South Arroyo Parkway Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
California
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Entertainment
Piano player Monday through Saturday evenings.
Additional
Banquet, 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

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Bread Basket
assorted selection
- small$8.00
- large$11.00
Soup of the Day
- Market Price
Parkway's Signature Black Bean Soup$12.00
tomatillos, crème fraiche
Freshly Harvested Oysters on the Half Shell*
daily selection
- Market Price
Grilled Spring Lamb Lollipops$24.00
crispy goat cheese polenta croquettes, pine nut fig relish, pomegranate mint syrup
Tiger Shrimp Corndogs$24.00
thai cocktail sauce, spicy mustard
Pan Seared Crab Cakes$25.00
lemon remoulade, avocado salad, slow-roasted cherry tomatoes
Ahi Tuna Tartare*$25.00
hass avocado, fresno peppers, fresh ginger, cilantro and pickled shimeji vinaigrette, housemade black rice crackers

Salads

Bibb Lettuce Salad$16.00
di stefano burrata cheese, persian cucumbers, chives, aged sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Iceberg Wedge$17.00
roasted vine tomatoes, caramelized bacon, red onion, point reyes blue cheese dressing
Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad$17.00
little gem lettuce, gorgonzola, apples, walnuts, lemon zest buttermilk vinaigrette
Parkway's Caesar$18.00
buttered brioche croutons, tuscan white anchovies, shaved reggiano

Wood Fired Pizza

Pizza Bianco$23.00
parmesan, mozzarella, burrata, garlic confit, basil
Pepperoni Pizza$24.00
homemade marinara, mozzarella
Chef's Special Pizza
- Market Price

Pasta

San Marzano Tomato Angel Hair$23.00
sweet basil, aged parmesan
Ragù alla Bolognese$27.00
heritage pork, pappardelle, shaved parmesan
Shrimp Linguine$29.00
arugula, lemon alfredo sauce

Signature Dishes

Whole Ginger Fried Catfish$54.00
yuzu ponzu, caraway rice, cucumber-mint relish
Porcini Crusted Scallops$45.00
lobster crusted potatoes, saffron
Roasted 1/2 Mary's Chicken$42.00
goat cheese mashed potatoes, figs, lemon butter
Braised Short Rib$44.00
creamy polenta, green harissa, braising juices

From the Grill, Oven, and Pan

à la carte; The following sauces are available for $3 each upon request: red wine demi, lemon butter, and green peppercorn dijon cream

U.S.D.A. Prime Petite Filet Mignon$57.00
U.S.D.A. Prime Filet Mignon$63.00
U.S.D.A. Prime Ribeye$61.00
U.S.D.A. Prime 40 Day Aged New York$63.00
Fish of the Day
- Market Price
Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon$41.00

Sides

Scalloped Potatoes$13.00
yukon gold, cream, garlic, gruyère
Ras el Hanout Spiced Cauliflower$15.00
kale, pomegranate, walnuts, crispy ginger
Caramelized Shishitos & Sweet Peppers$12.00
garlic, balsamic
Charred Broccolini$14.00
lemon tahini, fried capers, parsley
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes$11.00
olive oil, rosemary, sea salt
Lobster Risotto$17.00
parmesan, white wine
Sugar Snap Peas$11.00
white wine, shallot butter
yukon gold mashed potatoes$12.00

What 2,382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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ShannonT
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on December 26, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Absolutely a Pasadena favorite. Beautiful space, not too loud, attentive staff, great choices with fantastic flavor. My only feedback would be to have some craft beer draft options.
MW
MarkW
Los Angeles
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Reviewed on October 21, 2019
overall3foodserviceambience
It was great for my wife but not for me the menu left me wanting more.
D
Doto
Los Angeles
116 reviews
vip
4.0
116 reviews
Reviewed on October 21, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Good food, and usually available for special occasions
JS
JoansSister
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on July 10, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
The food here is excellent and the ambiance is perfect.
LT
LindaT
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Reviewed on June 28, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Parkway Grill~ great place for any occasion or gathering of all sizes. Easy access for those who need accessibility to restaurant with parking on the premises. Valet parking. Food is always delicious fresh and presentation of dishes are a delight to the eyes.
P
Pat1
Los Angeles
167 reviews
vip
5.0
167 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! It’s been years since we’ve been to the Parkway Grill, but we were not disappointed! Service was dynamite! Food superb. Such a great dining experience.
f
foodiefan
Los Angeles
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Reviewed on June 8, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Delicious food! Been coming here for a long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Reviewed on April 25, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
Always excellent. Yes, the ribeye I had was described as "thick" but was perhaps 3/4". Yes, there are sometimes attempts at "LA style" food that don't quite hit the mark. But given the amount of turnover, their years in business, and the current fad for incredibly noisy, annoyingly entitled restaurants and restauranteurs, Parkway Grill is a refreshing standout. We had a wheelchair-bound person with us, and the staff could not have been nicer about it, assisting with doors and table settings. They never for a second made us feel like they were doing us a favor. We had a great meal, enough on each plate to bring home some, and absolutely scrumptious deserts. Even the valet parking people here are nice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
My lovely wife’s birthday. A wonderful night with a very helpful staff. Thanks to Anna from Ireland for fantastic service. Couldn’t have been nicer except they ran out of the promised Halibut! Haha. The ribeye was the best.
LP
LongtimePatron
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
I have been going to Parkway for years. One can rely on the food to be very good and the service to be excellent. A beautiful setting for special meals.
OW
OriW
Los Angeles
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
what I would call casual elegance, convenient free valet parking, friendly, polite service, creative and excellent food
SM
SueM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
I think price wise the food should have been outstanding! My pasta was too salty, my husband's scallops overcooked, one friend like her chicken and the other friend thought her's was ok. The ambience was nice and perfect for conversation.
L
Lori
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Waiter very attentive and oustanding service. Will definitely will be back!
r
robertg
Atlantic City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food. and Service. The manager and staff were attentive!
MA
MARSHA
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2019
overall4food3service3ambience5
Catfish dry but the skin was too oily. Waitress did not know what a split was. The glass of campaign was half full for $11.00. Music too loud. Parking fine, but did not get a parking stub with a number upon arriving so there was some delay in getting my car.
BC
BruceC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time there and I was impressed. Good service and food was delicious. Ron was our waiter and he was nice and attentive. Thanks for the awesome experience!
CP
ChackoPas
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience5
Parkway Grill is an elegant, fine-dining experience that I would recommend to anyone who asks. The ambiance was outstanding, with just the right amount of mood lighting and the ability to see across the room. The staff was exceptional and courteous. The food was prepared well and the quality, along with the taste, was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
Had a NY strip and it was chewy and not USDA prime. It was also slightly overlooked. For $50+ it should be better. My first time there and last. I’ll go to Arroyo Chop House instead.
SB
ScottB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic barrel aged Old Fashioneds, terrific food, great atmosphere. Pricey, but worth it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service, good food and nice ambiance. However, the restaurant was quite smokey from the wood burning pizza oven. We have been to this restaurant many times over the years and never experienced a smoke filled restaurant. Although we had a wonderful evening, the smoke made it difficult to breathe and enjoy the atmosphere fully. That being said, our server apologized many times and immediately sent over the manager, who addressed it quickly and efficiently. They opened the front door and turned on the A/C to help circulate the air, which helped a bit. Really appreciated their efforts.
CW
ConradW
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2019
overall3food5service3ambience5
The Good—love food & waiter service. The Bad— bar tender was surly & when I went to the restroom I found my seat at bar was moved without explanation or my approval. Hostess has a sour disposition like she was doing me a great favor. My date concurred! Been with you restaurant for over 30 years—Has there been a change in Management—very sad.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I think I’ve been here 5 times in the last few months . Love
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Haven’t been here in awhile, but it’s always been a favorite. Two of us had the fish of the day, black cod, and it was cooked perfect. The dish was delicious, with a sauce, yams and bok Choy. Mouth watering. The other guest had the tostada salad and it too was yummy. Excellent service, ambience and food. Simply wonderful lunch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff. Great service. Beautiful ambiance. Delicious food with nice presentation. Just a little pricey as compared to other upper scale restaurants.
S
Steve
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience5
I've made occasional visits to Parkway Grill for 20-something years now. It has always been reliably excellent--not daring or edgy, but always perfectly prepared food with perfectly executed service. This visit the food was just as good, but the service had slipped substantially--not at all what I expected for a restaurant at this price point. Sad.
D
Dervish
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service and fantastic ambience. That said, don’t believe it was all worth what was paid for the meal. Might recommend to others for special occasion but not as a regular joint.
F
Farhadm
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We like parkway grill and come for our special occasion. Our server Jose is wonderful and has always well taken care of us. Food was great, desert was excellent, and service was outstanding, Enjoyed the music as well. It is nice to be able to celebrate my 68th birthday in such a wonderful restaurant. Regards, Farhad Motia
E
Espinosa
Los Angeles
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great bar and super bartenders. Friendly staff. Knowledgeable about wine. Food was impressive.
K
Kala
San Francisco
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Parkway Grill is always been my go to for best on all counts when I was living in SoCal and now that I live outside of the area. The Smith Brothers assure all is 5 stars.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 9, 2019
overall3food2service5ambience4
Food was disappointed and tasteless and flavorless, even the Cesar Salad was tasteless! The steak was not tender even we ordered in rare. The tuna tartars tasted bland as well. Even the braised short rib was not flavorful. The oyster was the only food that was up to the Parkway Grill standard we remembered. The service remains awesome. The noise level was too high that I can hardly hear what my husband said. Maybe our taste buds have been spoiled over the years. But I am sad that this maybe the last Parkway Grill visit we will have for next 3-5 years. IL
g
gardenerlove
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely birthday lunch for a special friend.
B
Brubel
Los Angeles
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
This has always been a beautiful setting. The service has always been very good. But the food used to be much better. The menu and the preparation are tired. There's nothing special here if you're looking for a terrific meal - other than the catfish, which is still stellar. But if you're looking for a great place, which is different, this is it. If you're looking for a great meal, not so much.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the best!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely evening. Parking is a bit confusing with the chop house next door. Enjoyed Nancy playing the piano. Cocktails excellent and nice, generous glass of wine. Enjoyed the appetizers and main courses. Servers came at the right time. The evening was relaxing and on a stormy evening, all the candles were beautiful.
D
Deena
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Food is always incredible. Love the bartenders, Mark and Naz. The piano on Saturday is awesome.
PC
PatriciaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience4
Mediocre food. Pappardell noodels were stuck together. Had to send the white fish back because it was under cooked. At those prices, no excuse for that.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for a nice dinner before seeing a show at the Playhouse nearby.
D
Dominic
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
As always, a consistent well done meal. I entertained visitors from out of state, and they were immediately impressed with the ambiance, and it stayed upbeat from there. Service good, meal served on time, Food good, and we were left alone at the right times, and served when we needed attention.
KS
KennethS
Los Angeles
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Parkway Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena. The food and ambiance make for a very delightful evening. The bass we had tonight was so delicious and delicate. My Cesar salad was a nice balance of lemon and garlic with those salty sardines. I just love the piano music in the background. We will go again.
RT
RandyT
Birmingham
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience.

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Parkway Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 2382 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
California
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri/Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Apolinar Martinez
Entertainment
Piano player Monday through Saturday evenings.
Additional
Banquet, 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

Website
http://www.theparkwaygrill.com/
Phone number
(626) 795-1001
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.
Private party contact
Art Marin: (626) 795-1001

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Parkway Grill

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Starters

Bread Basket

Soup of the Day

Parkway's Signature Black Bean Soup$12.00

Freshly Harvested Oysters on the Half Shell*

Grilled Spring Lamb Lollipops$24.00

Tiger Shrimp Corndogs$24.00

Pan Seared Crab Cakes$25.00

Ahi Tuna Tartare*$25.00

Salads

Bibb Lettuce Salad$16.00

Iceberg Wedge$17.00

Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad$17.00

Parkway's Caesar$18.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Pizza Bianco$23.00

Pepperoni Pizza$24.00

Chef's Special Pizza

Pasta

San Marzano Tomato Angel Hair$23.00

Ragù alla Bolognese$27.00

Shrimp Linguine$29.00

Signature Dishes

Whole Ginger Fried Catfish$54.00

Porcini Crusted Scallops$45.00

Roasted 1/2 Mary's Chicken$42.00

Braised Short Rib$44.00

From the Grill, Oven, and Pan

U.S.D.A. Prime Petite Filet Mignon$57.00

U.S.D.A. Prime Filet Mignon$63.00

U.S.D.A. Prime Ribeye$61.00

U.S.D.A. Prime 40 Day Aged New York$63.00

Fish of the Day

Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon$41.00

Sides

Scalloped Potatoes$13.00

Ras el Hanout Spiced Cauliflower$15.00

Caramelized Shishitos & Sweet Peppers$12.00

Charred Broccolini$14.00

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes$11.00

Lobster Risotto$17.00

Sugar Snap Peas$11.00

yukon gold mashed potatoes$12.00

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