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    Arroyo Chop House

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating

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    Soufflé wow
    Ivan M.

    Almost everything I anticipated. This review could have been for five stars not just four. But unfortunately, the only reason it is not five stars is because the "Hosts" at the entrance who checked us in didn't really seem in the mood to Host. A Host's duty is to greet you, welcome you, and make you feel like your presence is welcomed and appreciated with a smile. It's like when any type of party is planned and the Host is excited about the guest list, who RSVP''d and who actually shows up. Sure, Arroyo Chop House has been around for over 20+ years and it's a Pasadena staple. But it was our first time here and we're not regulars. Luckily, Seth our server was WOW! Top notch service delivered from beginning to end. He was the MVP of the night. He ensured our very, very special anniversary celebration became a memorable one. The prime rib and filet mignon cooked to perfection. The garlic bread was amazing The mushrooms and mashed potatoes did not disappoint. Our chocolate soufflé, my goodness, it was the best we've ever had. The complimentary chocolate cake slice was so good! Arroyo Chop House, I understand what the fuss is all about. I planned way ahead of time and I personally selected you out of everyone else to celebrate something very special. First time and definitely not my last. You're classy, clean, simple, and quite authentic. Great location too! Oh, almost forgot, the lychee martini, superb. Till next time....... THANK YOU!

    Scalloped Potatoes
    Brad S.

    Amazing experience at Arroyo Chop House! Saturday night 7:30 PM and I arrive with no reservation. The wonderful hostess was so kind to accommodate us. After a short wait, we seated in a comfortable booth and greeted by our server Seth. He was a real professional waiter and guided us through the menu with several recommendations. We settled on garlic and sourdough bread, a fillet, cowboy ribeye, caramelized whole-kernel corn, and scalloped potatoes. Let me just say the entire meal was amazing. I would order the everything thing again tonight if I could go back. The ribeye was seared perfectly with a nice crust and yet medium rare on the inside. Don't even think about sauce because the steak has so much flavor. Nothing is needed. When we were not too decisive about dessert, Seth recommended pineapple sorbet to close off the night and cleanse the pallet. It was the perfect choice. Highly recommend and I will return next time I'm in Pasadena.

    Soufflés
    Isabelle P.

    I've been coming here since 2013, and it's a tradition for me to come here for my birthday. Sometimes it's crowded, and sometimes it's on the slower side. There are no specific dates. Bread (half and half): Usually amazing, but on my most recent visit, the bread was a bit overbaked. It was a bit tough to eat. Truffle Mac&Cheese: I love it, and you can actually taste the truffle. Tomahawk: Amazing, it's always moist and tender. I appreciate that they will cut it for you as well, so it's easier to share. Bonus is being able to take the giant bone home for the dogs. Soufflé: This is the reason why this is my favorite steakhouse. You need to order at the beginning so the chefs have time to make it, but it's so good. I look forward to eating this every time I dine here. Service: Everyone is very nice and attentive. I've never had an issue with any of the staff here. Parking: They have valet parking, and there is also a decent amount of street parking as well.

    Barbecued Wild Shrimp
    Vincent T.

    Food (5/5): The ribeye and scallops were definitely the star of the night. Scallops were cooked to perfection and the pancetta was a nice compliment. Their 28 Oz ribeye was super tender and flavorful and paired perfectly well with their lobster mash potatoes. I was surprisingly impressed because I'm rarely happy with steaks at steakhouses considering how easy it is to source high quality meat and cook it perfectly at home.. Porter house was solid - though it could be cooked more evenly. Edges were pushing well done while pieces close to bone were med rare. The rest were fine. Solid dishes, no complaints. Ambiance/Service (4/5): I mean.. not a huge deal but.. a guest on our table asked if we can have an order of 5 scallops instead of 4... in which the server said "no problem" but proceeded to bring us 2 orders of 4 and charged us for 2 orders. If it wasn't ok - just say so? What's up with agreeing and then ignoring the request. Also, another guest in our party asked if soft drinks (coke) was refillable. In which they answered "yes" and proceeded to charge full price for every meal. Maybe restaurant policy or some disconnect there but whatever. Other than that - staffs were nice and attentive. Beautiful dining area. Definitely perfect for an upscale night out. Overall (5/5): I would 100% come back. Their steak is better than most fancy steak houses out in LA/Beverly Hills for a fraction of the cost. 28 Oz ribeye would easily go for mid to high 100s at any other places out there.. Excited to try their sister restaurant next door (Parkway Grill) soon!

    Tequila Sour
    Heather M.

    The staff is absolutely wonderful, we had a such a lovely experience. We attended dinner with some friends and our children. The restaurant was very accommodating for the kids and our kids love steak so this was easy! It's a darkly lit restaurant with candle light, very romantic. We ordered the Tuna Tar Tar and oysters to start. Salads we had the burrata and wedge, they were are all very good. For our mains we had Filet Mignon, Linz Heritage Cowboy Ribeye, caramelized corn, baked potato. I had a tequila sour, tangerine sour and gin sour. I would recommend the tangerine sour! Everything was delicious and would recommend!

    Star M.

    Came here for Father's Day and it wasn't too packed. I wish the service had been a little bit quicker, but all the food tasted really good. We ordered the cowboy ribeye and even though it came out perfect I was a little disappointed that majority of the weight was fat and bone come perfectly though if you're in the area, there are a lot of other places to choose from but if you're coming here with friends, it's not a bad spot to go for a steak dinner since the ambience is pretty mellow for a crowd, but loud enough where people don't get annoyed from your large party.

    My Ribeye, but not tasty.
    Tim E.

    My friends birthday dinner tonight and service was excellent as well as the cowboy ribeye steak. I tried my friend's filet mignon which was also good as well. I arrived early and got seated right away. The server already knew it was for a birthday so a card from the restaurant was placed on the menu. The restaurant wasn't that busy at that hour but people were streaming in as the time passed. We got fresh sourdough bread with butter and the waiter explained the various specials they had for the day. I was set on the menu item I had in mind since I know they are known for their ribeyes as I've had it in past visits. We also got sides of Brussel sprouts and creamy potato shallots. The staff is professional and accommodating. At the end we got a complementary chocolate slice of richness. They do have valet parking for $8.00 but after 5pm you can park on the street for free so that's the way to go. Come checkout the best steakhouse in Pasadena.

    Scallops Wrapped with Pancetta - very good
    Anh N.

    I came on a Sunday night with a dinner reservation and overall, I had a great time. Parking - valet, street or park at Wholefoods across the street The vibe is old school steakhouse, very spacious dining space. Staff are extremely attentive. Food is overall good. I recc the pancetta wrapped scallops, seabass, brussel sprouts, and grand manier soufflé. THE SOUFFLÉ IS SO GOOD. We ordered an angus ribeye medium rare but it didn't fit our preference. We prefer more sear usually. Still good. It ended up being $225 for 2 ppl w/o tip. We did not order drinks. The experience was overall positive.

    Paula A.

    Came here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, as we have for the past 3 years. We had a fantastic dinner! The steak was easily the highlight--it arrived with those perfectly crispy, charred outer edges that gave way to a flawless, cool rare center. It was seasoned beautifully and cooked exactly as requested. For sides, the lobster mashed potatoes were pure decadence. They were creamy, rich, and absolutely topped with scrumptious lobster meat--definitely worth the order. However, I did have a bit of a letdown with the appetizers. I ordered the scallops, and while the flavor was great, getting only three small scallops for $24 felt very overpriced for the portion size. I informed the waiter about a recent yelp review that included a picture of 4 scallops and I was informed that as of January you only get 3. To wash it down, the drinks were strong and well-balanced, which I really appreciated. We finished with the soufflé, it was incredibly moist and light--the perfect way to end the night.

    Angus ribeye + lobster tail
    Jeff C.

    Had a great meal here. If you're looking for a fancy steakhouse, definitely put Arroyo Chop House on the list. It's up there with Morton's and Ruth Chris for me. Inside is dark with an upscale feel. Great place for a nice date or special occasion. They also have bar seating if you want to eat solo. There's a tv over the bar to watch a game. The steaks are amazing! I got the angus ribeye, cooked perfectly medium rare with a nice sear. I also splurged on a lobster tail. Pricey but worth it. For my sides I got the scalloped potatoes and creamed spinach. Great sides. I think the half order of the creamed spinach was perfect. A whole order would be better for sharing. For dessert I got the angel food coffee crunch cake. It was just ok though. I liked the lightness of the cake, but coffee crunches weren't to my taste. I would have preferred something more like biscoff cookies. So I say you can skip that dessert. Service was fantastic. Friendly staff. Valet parking only. It was $8 so not too bad in my opinion.

    Coffee cake sponge cake
    Vanessa C.

    We came here for our wedding anniversary celebrating 21 years. The restaurant is a super nice steak house with bar and two big rooms for large parties or events. The staff is very nice and extremely helpful in helping you choose your best cut. The dress code is California flare. Some dress up and some come in casual. I had the Filet Mignon and my hubby had the ribeye. Both were excellent and cooked perfectly to our liking. Everything is ale cart. So we choose half order of green beans, mac and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes. It was a lot more food than we needed but perfect for leftovers. Since we were celebrating our Anniversary, they had a very nice card for us on arrival.

    Mash potatoes, Asparagus,
    Malinalli L.

    Delicious dinner, calm, serene atmosphere, I felt right at home bc Zeth our waiter made us feel like home, he gave us his recommendations and he was just right on target. The bar tender recommended Lucha libre cocktail amd omg - one of the best drinks ever. My best two is 1 cowboy steak, - medium rare- with the perfect amount of salt- made my feet dance under the table- of course I was discreet- and same level - trio steak plate - one of them was a Japanese cut- it felt like a cloud that melted in my mouth. As always way better than the other steak houses.

    Birthday dinner
    Sandi T.

    Came in tonight for dinner with my family . The service was good. To start off we got the half sourdough half garlic bread, both were tasty. I ordered the ribeye medium rare . I enjoyed it and so did my daughter . My husband got a New York , it was cooked nicely but I do feel like it lacked flavor especially compared to my ribeye. As for the sides we got fries and Brussel sprouts. The fries were good of course but we weren't the biggest fans of the Brussels sprouts, they weren't tender and seemed undercooked in my opinion. They were a tad bit hard to even cut with a knife , I definitely prefer them to be soft on the inside and easy to bite.

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    Ask the Community - Arroyo Chop House

    Can children eat here?

    There is no kid's menu and it is strictly an upscale dining experience. However children can eat there so it's important to look at the menu before going.

    Does anyone know if the Steak is sourced from Creekstone?

    Hi! I grew up in the area and now live up North! Will be in town soon. Do you still have outdoor seating?

    Yes they do. And so does The Parkway Grill next door.

    Never heard of 8+ Japanese wagyu. How does it compare to A5?

    Hi Mark, 8+ is the highest grade of domestic wagyu (raised here in the U.S. while a5 is meat imported from Japan.

    Will you continue outdoor dining through May 2022?

    Yes we plan to continue indefinitely!

    Do they still serve salmon?

    We have salmon as a seafood special most nights!

    Is this restaurant a la carte?

    Yes

    Is the Lamb Chop still available on the menu?

    Yes it is. They run out occasionally because it is popular.

    Have they brought their steak tartare back? I sure wish they would!

    Is there parking on site?

    Yes. Valet is complimentary.

    I just tried calling to book a reservation since outdoor dining is opening back up and they told me you weren't taking reservations yet, however, one other person asked and you replied that you were. How can I make a reservation?

    We just started taking reservations today! You may call the restaurant or book online at www.arroyochophouse.com/reservations… 

    Is outdoor seating currently available?

    Yes, it is!! You can call and reserve if you would like.

    What's the green jello sauce called for the lamb chops?

    The sauce is a mint jelly, thank you for asking!

    Do they have a corkage fee?

    Hello! Sorry I did not see any info in their alcohol menu.

    What is in the seafood platter dish?

    Yes!

    Are pets allowed on the patio?

    Sorry no pets allowed on the patio.

    Has anyone tried the chop house burger? If you have, how is it?

    Is it not good to have dinner with kids here? But I have to! @_@

    i think i've seen people with kids....not sure your kids ages. when we went we took our daughter to kids klub while we ate. happy to tell you about kids klub weekend care - you can PM me.

    Is there a kids' menu?

    Fairly confident there isn't.

    Is there a cake cutting fee if we cut the cake ourselves?

    Yes you will still be charged a "cakeage" for bringing your own cake instead of ordering from their menu. It's a standard practice. But if you have a huge bill for the meal you and your group are paying then maybe you can talk to the manager and… 

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    Definitely speakeasy vibes. You will need to message ahead of time for the password. There will be…read morea bouncer outside that'll ask for it. Inside is a surprisingly large space. So much seating! I've never seen the venue overcrowded. Large menu so many drinks to try! Great spot whenever I have guests visiting

    "The Speakeasy" is located in Old Pasadena. There is a large multi-story parking garage right…read morearound the corner. The place has some intrigue as you need to know a password to gain entry. I was pleasantly surprised when I sent an email to the address on the website and received a reply with the password in a little over thirty minutes. After parking, we didn't have any problems finding the entrance even though it is not marked. Look for the big wood double doors and doorman standing in front. After giving him the password, he opened the doors and we walked in. We were surprised in several ways. The place is way bigger than I would expect for a place named "The Speakeasy". And at 6:30pm on a Sunday, we were the only guests inside. Only one other couple came in during the 30 minutes we were there. I would assume they are a lot busier on Friday and Saturday night. It is dimly lit, and very red inside. The bar is large with many bottles of liquor on display and many seats. The rest of the space is one large area that must have at least 20 tables, and the ceiling is high. It gives off more of a nightclub vibe than a speakeasy vibe. I tried the Naked & Famous cocktail which has two of my favorite spirits (Vida mezcal, aperol, yellow Chartreuse, lime, $18). It was nicely balanced with a good mix of smoke and herbal flavor. She had the Pablo's Poison (Altos reposado tequila, strawberry, lime, jalapeno, elderflower, $17). The jalapeno flavor really stood out with strawberry and elderflower in the background. They have a good cocktail menu with almost twenty cocktails, as well as a food menu with ten items. Walk up to the bar to order your drinks. Jeremy, the manager, and the female bartender whose name who I didn't get were nice. We aren't in Pasadena very often, and while they have a good cocktail menu, I don't know if we would return. We were expecting more.

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    The Speakeasy - Tables and pictures at the end of the bar

    Tables and pictures at the end of the bar

    The Speakeasy - Christmas decorations!!

    Christmas decorations!!

    The Speakeasy - All reds

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    All reds

    The Tap Room - Stepped into the "Twilight Zone & Tropical Lightening"

    The Tap Room

    4.0(341 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    **The Palate Cleanser We Needed **…read more After our rather disappointing High Tea experience at the Langham, we decided we needed to **cleanse our palates with a few beverages** and headed over to the Tap Room. We had actually tried to get into the steakhouse first, but at 5:30 p.m. they were already booked until 8:00, so the Tap Room it was--and honestly, **I'm glad we ended up there!** The drinks were REALLY good, and the service was just as great. Everyone was attentive, friendly, and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere was exactly what we needed after our afternoon tea experience. Sometimes the backup plan ends up being the better plan! **High Tea may have disappointed, but the Tap Room definitely helped redeem the afternoon.** Great drinks, great service, and even better company. I'd absolutely come back for the Tap Room! And thank you to Francis and his excellent service

    I used to frequent The Tap Room a lot and loved the vibe and the complimentary nuts they provide. I…read morefinally brought my husband here and found out they changed the menu. The complimentary nuts were no longer the same and they were just okay. They now have very interesting menu items. I ordered the burger but had to modify i just wanted something simple. It ended up being delicious. I really wanted a salad with it but was told they don't have salads on the menu either. Service wasn't too bad.

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    The Tap Room - Refreshing Jalapeño Crush on the porch

    Refreshing Jalapeño Crush on the porch

    The Tap Room - Gingerbeer, lavender, rose, mint

    Gingerbeer, lavender, rose, mint

    The Tap Room - Truffle fries

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    Truffle fries

    Cannonball - Buttermilk biscuits

    Cannonball

    4.3(213 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    My husband and I finally made it to Cannonball for a date night, and honestly, I don't know why we…read moredon't go to South Pasadena more often. I've had Cannonball on my list for a while, so once we put the baby to bed, I was ready for a martini and a night out. We were seated right away, and the host was really nice. We started with drinks -- I went with their house martini, which was exactly what I was in the mood for. Our server gave us a little insider tip and told us that if we wanted the biscuits, we should order them right away because they take a little time. Girl... those biscuits were SO good. I could have easily ordered another round. Warm, delicious, and absolutely worth the wait. We had the shaved celery salad with them, and I have to say, I'm not usually a big celery fan because I feel like it doesn't taste like much. But this salad completely changed my mind. It was light and refreshing with walnuts, dates, and a really beautiful dressing. Such a good combination of flavors and textures. The grilled shrimp with aioli were another standout. Those were ridiculous -- so flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also had the burger and hanger steak, although unfortunately I didn't get pictures of either. But the potatoes that came with the hanger steak deserve a special mention because they were INSANE. Everything was cooked beautifully. Our server was great throughout the meal, and overall it was just such a fun, relaxed date-night experience. I'd definitely come back, maybe for a girls' night next time. South Pasadena, I think we need to see more of each other!

    Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a really great time, largely thanks to the…read moreservice. Our server was super friendly and attentive the whole night, gave us great advice on how much food to order, and checked in just enough. We had a couple of solid cocktails and kicked things off with the shaved celery salad and yellowfin tuna tartare. Both of those appetizers were 10/10. The mains (the trout and the chicken) were a little bit of a letdown by comparison, just feeling kind of average, but they were still fine. Just nothing to rave about. The spot has a really nice old-school vibe that felt right for a birthday dinner. Parking is a bit of a headache around there, but keep in mind there's a public parking garage right around the corner that's free on weekends and after noon on weekdays.

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    Cannonball - Upstairs bar

    Upstairs bar

    Cannonball - Prawns

    Prawns

    Cannonball - Dirty Martini

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    Dirty Martini

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