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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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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Isabella R.

Arroyo Chophouse is a lovely steakhouse located on Arroyo Parkway with lots of wonderful food selections. They have a wonderful surf and turf option. We've had the tomahawk and just about every dessert they offer here. Don't skip the garlic cheese bread, it's delicious!

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.

A little birthday note
Angela B.

I had my birthday dinner here. The staff was absolutely amazing making sure it went well as well as checking in with my 9 year old making sure she was happy. I don't know if I would take my baby because it's more upscale but it was fine with my oldest. The ambiance is really nice and perfect for special occasion but I have to be honest the reason I wanted to come here was because they had chocolate soufflé and not many places make it correct and this place totally nailed it. I would come here again and again just to make sure I have the soufflé. It does take time for the souffle to come out so ask in advance how long it takes so they know you plan on getting it and putting it in the right time. I also want to mention they have a really good selection of drinks.

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.

Tangerine Sour
Odori O.

Made reservations with a few friends at this restaurant. It was an amazing experience. Food was delicious, ambiance is elevated and service was spectacular. I'm definitely not a novice to fine dining, so I can hands down say Arroyo provides a superior and supreme experience. For starters: they provide bread and butter , which you can choose from 2 different types: sourdough or garlic . We chose both , definitely freshly made. Only issue is that they gave 2 slightly small bowls of butter for x4 people. I personally believe that each person should be initially served with their own butter bowl if the portion of butter is small, but that's just me . Not a slight against the chop house, because of course, a person can just ask for their own. The waiters were very attentive , as much as they could be , because for a Wednesday night, it was really busy. -The drinks: Wonderful! Tasty and decent with the alcohol. I tried the Hugo Spritz and Tangerine Sour. One of my friends in attendance had Straw and Berry. The Hugo spritz is light and refreshing, very soft alcoholic drink. The Tangerine sour , was nice! It was potent! A little more sour than I would have liked, but I'm still not complaining. This is a good drink if you don't mind citrus. For the straw and berry , very cute and definitely has both sweet and the potency available at its advantage. -For Parking its mainly valet only .$8 not too bad . There may be street parking available but it is limited and timed. -For appetizers we chose the oysters and bbq shrimp. I'm not a big fan of oysters but they were very tasty nonetheless , when the extras are added (lemon, sauce) . The bbq shrimp ?? You gotta try it ! If you don't have any allergies. Very delicious. -For entree , I had filet mignon wagyu steak. My first time having and definitely recommend. The meat was so tender , juicy and damn near melted in your mouth straight delici-gasm. As a few sides we all chose , green beans , and garlic potatoes. -During our dining, we had to have a slight change in accommodations mid reservation to accommodate an extra diner, and the staff were more than happy to accommodate us. They helped move all food and drinks to the new table. Excellent customer service ! -The chocolate souflee with vanilla ice cream was recommended to us by our waiter, it was a wonderful dessert to finish off the meal. Served warm, was Delicious! Definitely would recommend. Had a great experience.

Caesar Salad
Kay M.

Came on a weekday evening. Their parking lot was valet parking only. Was able to find street parking a block away. The entrance felt grand and fancy. There were two hosts and they didn't seem friendly. No greeting or smile. The place appeared quite busy, but there wasn't a wait. The restaurant was noisy. The wait staff dressed professionally. The complimentary bread was very good. The bread came hot, very soft inside, but crispy on the outside. Got the Caesar Salad as a starter. Got the U.S.D.A. Prime Petit Filet Mignon medium as the entree with Creamed Spinach, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Caramelized Sweet Corn as sides. Had the Butterscotch Pudding as dessert. The Caesar Salad was delicious with a hint of lemon. The U.S.D.A. Prime Petit Filet Mignon was absolutely disappointing. Ordered medium, but got almost well done. There was absolutely no pink or red to the meat. Plus, the filet was flavorless. The Creamed Spinach, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Caramelized Sweet Corn were alright with none of them stood out. The Butterscotch Pudding was very sweet, but sooo good. The Butterscotch Pudding was the best dish. Expected the main dish the be better. Would avoid the filet mignon next time.

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!

Linz Heritage Angus Ribeye. Lobster Mashed Potatoes. Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Truffle Mac & Cheese.

Came here to celebrate a birthday and had a great experience! We had a larger party, so they seated us in a semi-private room, which was perfect. The service was great and very attentive throughout the night. The food was delicious! I had the ribeye, which was really good, but honestly, the sides were the standouts. WOW! I'd come back for the sides alone. We tried the lobster mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, truffle mac and cheese, corn, and asparagus, and every single one was absolutely amazing. Definitely a great spot for a celebration or nice dinner. Parking is valet only and was $8.

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.

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.

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.

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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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3.2 mi•Highland Park

The highlights here are great drinks, bussin ranch and tots, and I liked the style/decor here…read more Negative one star because $40 for two smash burgers and one side of tots is criminal and that's from their happy hour menu. We couldn't even get another side with a $40 meal of BURGERS. The burger wasn't anything special to be honest. But I will say their ranch tasted homemade and was so good. Their tots were perfectly crispy and seasoned. I would come back just for tots and ranch. You can order food through the QR code and then pick them up at the window inside. We came here on Friday around 5 PM. We were able to walk in and get a table. As it got later, the place started filling up. I got the miller lite slushie thing they make (I can't find it on any of the menu on Yelp right now so not really sure what it's called) but that was really good. I thought a slushie miller lite would be weird but it was actually really delightful and didn't really even taste like beer but I guess that makes sense since that beer probably tastes like water. Tbh I haven't had a miller lite on its own in over 12 years.

Probably my favorite bar in Highland Park. The inside is such a vibe and it's never been too…read morecrowded when I've gone in the evening. The cocktails are incredible. They had a tomato martini that sounded questionable, but it was actually amazing. It had tomato water, burrata infused vodka and a balsamic drizzle and I still think about it I wish they'd bring it back, but they always have so many other great cocktails. I've also tried the food, which was good, but I think there are better food options nearby. I mostly come here for the drinks and atmosphere, and they absolutely nail both.

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The Arroyo Club - Dark & cozy.

Dark & cozy.

The Arroyo Club - Inside seating

Inside seating

The Arroyo Club

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Magnolia House

Magnolia House

3.9(1.6k reviews)
0.9 mi•South
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On of my Pasadena favorites that never disappoints!…read more My husband and I made an easy reservation at Magnolia House for a relaxing Sunday brunch after a night of Halloween festivities. Having dined here before, I already knew we were in good hands. From the moment we arrived, the hostess recognized that we were celebrating our anniversary and made us feel welcome. We were seated inside the bungalow's main dining area, where we settled in with water and our drink orders. My espresso martini was smooth, flavorful, and a great way to start brunch. For our meals, we ordered Eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros, both of which made for a wonderful brunch. With fresh vegetables and thick-cut bacon, we were both very happy with our selections. Our server, Shadow, was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. Magnolia House continues to deliver on everything I enjoy about a neighborhood restaurant: charming surroundings, well-prepared food and drinks, and genuinely friendly service. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning, and a place we'll happily continue returning to!

We came for their weekend brunch and had the house burger with runny egg ($2 extra) and their Basic…read morebreakfast. The burger comes with a thick patty but it was overcooked. We asked for medium but it was dry and completely gray inside. I had higher hopes for this one. The Basic breakfast plate was your typical eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast combo. It was good but the best item was the sourdough toast! Crunchy on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside. We also got a side of the Belgian fries which was good too. Loved the decor. There's indoor and patio seating along with a cozy bar area. Servers were great and checked in on us frequently throughout our meal. There's paid street parking on Lake Avenue but I recommend parking for free at the Macy's and Erewhon parking structure across the street.

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Magnolia House - Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am

Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am

Magnolia House - Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more

Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more

Magnolia House - Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

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Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

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