Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Pasadena

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine 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!

Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

4.8

4.8 (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.

Wife and the Somm

4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

Californian

Highland Park

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is a charming neighborhood bistro that invites you to indulge in a world of culinary delights and exquisite wines. Step inside and be greeted by a warm and inviting ambiance, where the aroma of fresh, seasonal ingredients fills the air. The ivy-covered walls and cozy interior create a sense of intimacy, while the spacious patio and front courtyard offer a delightful al fresco dining experience.

Husband-and-wife team Chris and Christy Lucchese, passionate about food and wine, have curated a menu that showcases their love for fresh, locally sourced produce and expertly paired wines. Their ever-evolving seasonal offerings feature an array of shareable plates, from handmade pastas and charcuterie boards to roasted baby beets with whipped feta and toasted almonds. Each dish is a testament to their culinary artistry, designed to tantalize your taste buds and complement the carefully selected wines.

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Carla

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely surprise. Delicious. Good food and wine advice from Vanessa.

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

4.7

4.7 (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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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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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

4.7 (1475)

$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 5 days ago

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

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Sushi Roku - Pasadena

4.6

4.6 (1228)

$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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candie

Dined 4 days ago

Best sushi in LA. Quality is always the same, great service, delicious dessert and cocktails.

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens

4.6

4.6 (126)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

La Canada

About the restaurant

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens is a new farm-to-table dining destination celebrating California’s boutique farms and locally sourced ingredients. Inspired by the vision of renowned chef Rich Mead, known for his deep ties to sustainably focused farmers and purveyors, Farmhouse offers a unique culinary experience set amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Descanso Gardens. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully designed space that combines indoor and outdoor seating and a modern, airy aesthetic. With a dynamic menu of seasonal dishes and a garden-to-glass cocktail program, Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens is the perfect setting for both casual meals and special gatherings, inviting guests to connect with nature and savor the freshest flavors of the moment.

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Georgina

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent meal ..wonderful service.. a walk in the gardens after made for a terrific outing!!

Mi Piace

4.5

4.5 (4129)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pasadena

About the restaurant

We are open and happy to serve the community during this time.

With over 30 years serving up crave worthy food, craft coktails, extensive wine lists and personalized service, we invite you to come dine on our newly renovated patio, bustling main dining rooms, sleek lounge or order our takeout. In Italian, Mi Piace means - I like it; and the Mi Piace Team will make sure you love it at this award-winning restaurant. Mi Piace is the perfect spot to enjoy an intimate dinner, lively lunch, or festive brunch. We take pride in our product and service provided and look forward to having you as our guest in what we call 'home'.

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KentVIP

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

ABSOLUTELY incredible! Food n Staff were marvelous! The owner introduced himself to us and was more than gracious! Thank you so much! Will definitely repeat and advise all to come to this Gem!! Big thanks!

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Pez Coastal Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (91)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Executive Chef & Proprietor Bret Thompson, with a rich culinary background spanning prestigious establishments in the U.S. and abroad, brings his expertise to Pez Coastal Kitchen. Joined by his wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, they have left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles dining scene with their previous ventures, including the beloved Pez Cantina and LA Burrito Co. in Montebello, but at Pez Coastal Kitchen,Chef Bret’s focus shifts to innovative techniques such as curing, smoking, and specialized dry-aging of seafood which will be a distinctive feature.

The menu at Pez Coastal Kitchen reflects our culinary team's commitment to excellence, offering a tantalizing array of appetizers, chilled seafood, crudos, family-style entrees, exceptional sides, and innovative desserts. From Chilled Beets with hazelnuts to Whole Fried Fish and decadent desserts like Warm Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cake, each dish is crafted with precision and creativity.

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SylviaVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Best fried fish!! Food is fresh and delicious each time.

True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.4

4.4 (3240)

$30 and under

American

Pasadena

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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Rick

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Portions were a bit small. Server was great. But hard to find at times.

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