Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Pasadena

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in Pasadena? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Celestino

4.8

4.8 (3613)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

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AnneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Mario is so good makes us feel very valued. Thank you

Arroyo Chop House

4.8

4.8 (2470)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Pasadena

About the restaurant

A modern take on the classic American steakhouse, Arroyo Chop House is one of only a few restaurants in Southern California that serves exclusively USDA Prime beef. This strikingly handsome restaurant, inspired by the Arts & Crafts architectural style for which Pasadena is famous, is clad in rich mahogany and the cozy booths are bathed in seductive light.

Our steaks are aged and hand cut daily and then perfectly seared in a 1,500 degree oven. Traditional steakhouse side dishes include creamed spinach, baked potatoes, asparagus spears with hollandaise sauce, and Arroyo Chop House's famous onion rings. We also offer live Maine lobster and fresh fish, Alaskan King Crab legs, fresh oysters, and shrimp. Compliment your meal with a bottle from our award-winning wine list and finish the night with one of our delicious desserts such as a Grand Marnier soufflé, warm apple pie, butterscotch pudding or chocolate pecan pie.

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Love

Dined 5 days ago

Dinner at the Arroyo Chop House is a treat. The service is excellent. The food delicious, and the ambiance is very nice. It was the perfect place for our son’s birthday dinner.

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4.8

4.8 (1909)

$30 and under

Argentinean

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Please note, that our outdoor seating is first come first serve. If you have a reservation through OpenTable, you will be seated, however, please allow a few extra minutes to ensure that we can properly sanitize your table.

Argentina is world famous for its cuisine. From homemade salads, pastas and fish to an abundant selection of our signature grilled meats, Malbec Argentinean Bistro brings you the best authentic cuisine prepared on our genuine Argentinean grill.

For reservations of parties larger than 6, please reach out to the restaurant directly. We will require a credit card hold to secure large party reservations.

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Todd

Dined 3 days ago

Ordered the Skirt Steak Med Rare. Perfect! Thank You, see you again soon.

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Popular dish

Arroz Con Mariscos For One

Green Street Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2718)

$30 and under

Californian

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Green Street Restaurant is where Pasadenans go to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and it's been a Pasadena tradition since 1979. It is centrally located just off South Lake Avenue and is within walking distance of hotels, the convention center, the Pasadena Playhouse and popular shopping areas. Green Street has an eclectic menu featuring savory salads (the ever popular and addicting Dianne Salad is ordered over 2,000 times per week), tasty meats, fresh fish and creative sandwiches served on wonderful breads. Guests enjoy a full bar and interesting wines by the glass on a beautiful patio or in the airy interior. Take-out and full catering services are also available.

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LisaVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

Great food! Brunch was wonderful along with the wait staff! We had a party of 12 with 2 babies and you all were wonderful to us. 5 stars for sure

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Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

4.7

4.7 (177)

$30 and under

French American

Pasadena

About the restaurant

We serve a modern French and Italian European cuisine featuring exceptional vegetarian, seafood, poultry and grass fed steak selections. We also invite you to come relax and enjoy appetizers in our Wine and oyster bar. For dessert, we offer unique house made pastries that are as delicious as artistic to the eye..
There is truly something to please every palate and conscious eating choices.Please visit us for Dinner,High Tea, Lunch or Brunch at our beautiful and charming historical Pasadena venue. Madeline Garden is newly reimagined and decorated to create an elegant yet comfortable dining experience.
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Jessica

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Such a fun experience! The food was better than Huntington tea room for value. The harp player was lovely. I loved hearing pink poney club bridgerton style.

Fleming's Steakhouse - Pasadena

4.7

4.7 (1507)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Your Pasadena Fleming's is conveniently located on the corner of Marengo and Colorado Boulevard. Fleming's in Pasadena is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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Destiny

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Absolutely amazing anniversary dinner, the vibes were the sweetest!

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Sliced Filet Mignon Sandwich

The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

4.7 (1474)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

South Pasadena

About the restaurant

Rose Garden Tea Room is set within the historic Rose Garden, the Tea Room offers an elegant and memorable experience inspired by the tradition of English tea service with a distinctive California twist.

Any party with more than 6 guests MUST call to make their reservation or email tearoom@huntington.org.
Please do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each Open Table reservation will be treated as individual and will not guarantee adjacent tables.

Please note that visiting the Rose Garden Tea Room requires purchasing admission to The Huntington. When planning to visit the Tea Room, please purchase a separate ticket to The Huntington for the same day as your Tea Room reservation. Tickets are available at huntington.org

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Derrick

Dined 4 days ago

Thank you for making my wife’s birthday very special!

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Sushi Roku - Pasadena

4.6

4.6 (1227)

$30 and under

Sushi

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.

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Chris

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Still some of the best sushi in LA County! Drinks are amazing as well. The service is starting to take a turn to the snooty and I’m too busy vibe.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Pasadena, CA | Old Town

4.6

4.6 (1658)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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Mayra

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

I’ll be completely honest we’ve loved this chain restaurant we’ve been to most of the LA locations and unfortunately, this one is the only one that’s the grill has just not been working. We got moved once because the girl kept on shutting off and in the middle of cooking the food multiple waitresses had to come and help us to fix the grill because the gas was just turning off. Everyone was super nice helpful but the off on experience was a little annoying. Overall the food was amazing. The value of the food was great but a little annoying.

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Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

3.8

3.8 (1070)

$30 and under

Brazilian

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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AnnaVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Our server was Kelsey and she was AMAZING! Excellent customer service!!

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