My first time here, but my husband has been here and suggested that we go for dinner. It was a beautiful night to sit outside in there beautiful patio. Raul P. Was our waiter and her was so nice, smiling, attentive, efficient, polite and knowledgeable of the menu and questions I had about the menu, I had a glass Educated Guess wine and my husband had draft beer. I had fish and chips with cod absolutely delicious, crispy and fresh and house cut fries. My husband had grilled cod tacos 3 of them per entree. everything was delicious and super efficient employees excellent team work. Raul said they have live band on Thursday's and Saturday's. definitely will come back read more

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Had a girls day Sunday brunch and sat on the patio..very cool viibe with plenty of seating and striped umbrellas to keep the sun out of our eyes. Best part was the DJ playing lots of 80's music. Travis our waiter was very attentive and didn't rush us to order our food but let us enjoy our carafe of mimosas. When we were ready to eat we shared brioche French toast with a side of bacon and the Short Rib Hash. Both were equally delicious and portions were enough for us to split in half. With food and drink you are looking at spending around $35/40 per person. Also be mindful this is a dog friendly patio...there were several people eating with their dogs...jjust sharing for those who are allergic or not dog lovers! Overall a lovely couple hours well spent. read more

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Loved how dog friendly they are & the patio is very spacious & beautiful. Food was great,other than them getting my order wrong & waitress taking a little long to check on us my group had a wonderful time. We were there celebrating my niece birthday & loved how they made her feel special by bringing her some ice cream & sang to her. Definitely would come back. read more

Abigail was a fantastic server. The fish Tacos grilled were excellent as well. The plant based hamburger. read more

foothill - Grilled fish tacos - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is an upscale version of a sit-down chain. It's got all the staples: friendly service, comfortable seating, good but overly heavy food, lacking a bit in personality but a perfectly pleasant time, especially with the family or a larger group. read more

Our family are frequent diners at Foothill and always enjoy the food, superb drinks and wonderful environment. So we were excited to celebrate my mom's birthday in the large Party room next to the patio. The event was fantastic due to the hard work and professionalism of the Foothill team. The food was excellent, plated beautifully and served hot. The staff was so attentive and kind, and worked hard to make everything happen the way that we wanted it to do. We would encourage anyone looking to have a special celebration to hold it at Foothill! read more

We were seated fairly quickly on Saturday night dinner rush. They were very busy so service was just a little bit slower than I would prefer but our waiter was pleasant. The appetizers were good but I'm not sure if I would order Onion rings again for that price. Bolognese pasta was exceptional and my kids devoured it. The steak was OK, it wasn't as flavorful, but still enjoyed it. The burger was not good, the bread and the meat were dry. The patio was tastefully decorated and spacious to accommodate large parties. There was a table near by that had 20 people and there were still plenty of tables spaced apart for 10 more parties of 4. The parking situation is bad. I had to park two streets north of the restaurant in a dimly light residential neighborhood. Otherwise, it was a decent night out with the family. read more

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Best time to come here is happy hour. The cocktails are great, well balanced and great tasting. They have a large selection of appetizers on the happy hour men. Their brunch menu is good too, a little pricey, but good portions. Nice outdoor patio, can accommodate big groups, but parking can be rough. Dragon egg approved. read more

I've been here a couple times and each time it's been a great experience. The last visit I had a fried chicken sandwich and it was DELICIOUS! The wine list is extensive and the bartender knows what to recommend. The staff is professional, courteous and friendly. The ambiance is understated with a nice energy. Highly recommend. read more

Just came for Greek night food menu. Of course everything is delicious but tonight is Greek night. We had lamb that was perfect Greek salad and fried zucchini and Tzatziki all fantastic. OPA Greek music too. Nice way to end the week. We will be back. read more

No parking first of all. The coffee, latte, was so so. When the food came, I got the typical breakfast with eggs, toast, the sausage was a kielbasa, if you serve that, tell the customer. I like good 'ol breakfast sausage. It came and was just warm, barely. One of the worst meals I've had in some time. Especially for that price. You want a good breakfast, go to Shakers in So. Pas. read more

The Cobb salad was average, Prime rib salad was out of this world especially the bread. Hamburger with the arugula and cheese was delicious!! Make sure you get the portobello fries!!! Portobello fries is a must!! read more

great atmosphere, both indoors and out. parking is a bit of a challenge but well worth it when there

Extensive brunch menu with good food and drink options that cater to the taste of large parties. And the seating area available here can certainly accommodate large parties as well. Very dog friendly patio with shaded areas throughout. Cocktails are all a little on the sweeter side. Beware the parking lot is tiny for how big the restaurant is, so you're likely going to have to find street parking. read more

Cute little spot. Service is always really friendly here. I love the outdoor patio. Food isn't anything crazy, but it's solid and it's a good place to grab a meal with family or friends. read more

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**MENU ATTACHED as of 03/10/2024** I'd come again just for the kind service from Travis! My group went in with no wait on a Sunday morning! I'll get to the food but really the highlight was Travis being so attentive to our group, especially with a toddler! It was like magic how Travis always appeared whenever plates needed to be cleared, extra orders needed to be taken in, etc. I just haven't experienced such a friendly and attentive service in a while! Now onto the food: -MUST GET the chicken and waffles or the lox avocado salmon Both of them were delicious! Other people in my group also enjoyed their meals but I didn't try it for myself. Parking: -there's a lot in the back! -also street parking if you're lucky Overall, my bf and I will be coming back for this lovely brunch spot! read more

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Came in on a mid Friday morning, looking for some breakfast and coffee. Unfortunately they don't serve breakfast during the week . However i ended up ordering the plant based burger/ fries with an Expressotini. And i must say, it was absolutely delicious. 10/10 for both. The plant based burger is probably in my top 3 if not my top 1 I've ever eaten. The layers to it (see photo) omg just amazing. And my drink was absolute perfection. All of it was topped off with my amazing bartender/server. Unfortunately i didn't get their name but they were the sweetest! read more

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It's been a while since I've written a bad review, but unfortunately I needed to comment on our visit at Foothill restaurant today. My family and I were treated poorly by a waitress for lunch in the patio. I don't understand what the problem was...but it was obvious to our party there was a problem when she interacted with us. From the way she reached over us at our table to the lack of times she approached us. We did not give her a reaction but decided to let our tip reflect our service along with a complaint to the hostess at the front of the house. It is unfortunate that we were met with such "dominance " and lack of good customer service. The food and everyone else up to the DJ were good. It was just the one waitress servicing the patio. read more

We came here around 2pm on a Saturday with reservations thinking it would be really busy. Surprisingly it was relatively empty and peaceful with only a couple other parties there. Since the weather was nice we chose to sit outside in their spacious patio area. We made it in time for their "Boozy Brunch" but unfortunately they do not offer bottomless mimosas here. The closest would be mimosas be the carafe. We ordered drinks separately from our server Abby who then told us the daily specials that weren't a part of the menu. We opted for the daily special breakfast sandwich, the daily special omelette, and the chilaquiles. The food was really good and the drinks refreshing. This is a great place to go for a nice outdoor ambiance and brunch on a sunny day. read more

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I was quite pleased with this place. First time here meeting some girlfriends for dinner. They've been prior for brunch so it wasn't a first for them. From the start, they have an amazing outdoor patio. Perfect for an afternoon or even a nice night out. We were inside as it was still a bit hot and needed some ac. Our waitress, quite sweet and friendly. Didn't get her name though. As well as all the other staff, all very sweet and friendly. Started off with the devils eggs, which was quite good. Flavored well for me and juts right amount of of everything. Also had a glass of rose for dinner. Also shared some onions rings, which was thick cut and fried perfectly and the steamed artichoke. Entrees, a mixture's of everything. The specials, ciopinno with pasta. Full of flavor and plentiful with their seafood. The surf and turf, half chicken and the filet. Everything was cooked to our liking and flavorful. Finished off with dessert, crème brûlée and the chocolate lava cake a la mode. Dinner was great, food was great, staff was great. Would definitely be back for dinner and need to try out brunch. read more

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Came here for brunch with a friend on Saturday around 10:30am. This place was pretty full but we didn't have to wait for a table. They have a large outdoor patio area which is where we opted to sit. Menu-wise they offer the typical brunch food. I decided to go with the short rib hash and my friend got the crab cake Benedict. The short rib hash was good although a tad bit oily. My friend said the crab cake Benedict was ok, she's had better crab cakes. Overall, food was pretty standard, the ambiance was nice, and the prices were standard. Parking can be a hassle. They have a parking lot in the back but that was full when I arrived. I ended up finding some street parking in the residential area behind the restaurant. read more

foothill - Crab Cake Benedict - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We had tickets to a show nearby and decided to try out Foothill based on the reviews we saw on Yelp. We easily found street parking and headed in for a quick bite. Our server was quite good. He checked on us often enough to make sure everything was okay but not so much that it felt like hovering. Since it was happy hour, I opted to try the portobello fries and really enjoyed them. They had a delicious crispy coating that paired well with the creamy aioli dipping sauce. The other items we ordered were the wedge salad and the salmon salad. In a nice surprise, the server asked if I wanted the kitchen to chop up the wedge for me prior to serving. I've never had that option before. The salad was exactly as expected with plenty of bacon and blue cheese crumbles. The salmon salad was also quite good. The salmon was cooked nicely and the salad was flavorful. But the standout of the evening was their Old Fashioned. We opted for the standard version offered during happy hour and it was one of the best Old Fashioned cocktails we've ever had. It was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and came with a Luxardo cherry!!!! read more

What a great restaurant! The drinks were strong and delicious! We got artichoke to start with and the lemon aioli that comes with it is soo good! We got the salmon and the short rib and both were flavorful, juicy and made with great ingredients! The chocolate lava cake was the cherry on top! Will definitely by back :) read more

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PHENOMENAL. The service was beyond great! They were so welcoming and helpful.. Food is Top Tier, had a great time with the gals. Everyone loved the food! I ordered their tomato soup and grilled cheese . There is outdoor seating and indoor seating. It was also very convenient to have parking behind the restaurant! It was so well designed inside and outside read more

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While we had a reservation for this place after a hike I was a part of earlier in the day, it was a relatively relaxing experience overall for brunch times on the weekends. Ordered the short rib hash, and even though Im a big eater, the price is about right for what you get. My issue was that it might have been a bit over salted but after a hike, I don't mind as much. Would say the tapatio/Tabasco is not needed but an option too I would say the restaurant location itself is deceptive on where it's located to Google maps. There is parking in the back, but you'd have to go through the alley to reach it. read more

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- Food: really good and tasty. My favorite was the Shrimp Ceviche. BIG NEGATIVE: food took FOREVER to come out. I noticed 3-4 other tables (like us), waited like 20 minutes between ordering and getting food. It was weird because when we ordered just 1 appetizer, it was a relatively good wait time (maybe 7-10 mins). But we ordered 1 entire and 1 appetizer and it took 20. - Parking: A PAIN (I also went Saturday at dinner time). There used to be a small lot in the back of the restaurant and street parking by residential homes. If you're coming at a busier time, I would Uber, carpool, or get there 15 mins earlier. - Service: Our server was REALLY exceptional - made us feel welcomed and not a burden at all (even though with 8 people, I'm sure we were to some degree). read more

foothill - Menu December 2023 - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Everyone ever talked to really enjoys this restaurant and I also do even though their food is a little dry. I still enjoy most of their dishes, including the fish and chips. It's a great spot if you want a selection of food from fish to salad salads and I really enjoyed this restaurant. read more

Right next to Mcdonald's, foothill can be easy to miss. They have a small parking lot in the back and very limited street parking. They have outdoor and indoor seating. Patio is very spacious with umbrellas, sun coverings, pretty lights, and heat lamps. Server was friendly and checked up on us frequently. Water cups were refilled multiple times. The four of us shared our food: -Brioche French Toast ($14): soft brioche coated in cinnamon topped with powdered sugar and berries. Very ordinary. 3/5 -Chicken & Waffle ($20): basic waffle with fried chicken breast that was too salty and kind of dry. 2/5 -Crap Cake Benedict ($25): egg was cooked just right to have a runny yolk. Crab meat was too fishy for me. The sourdough was too crunchy which made it hard to cut and bite. 2/5 -Omelette of the Day ($18): mushrooms with onions, peppers, and topped with cheese and sauce that tasted like thousand island. Had hash browns on the side that were too crispy, borderline burnt. Sourdough was too crunchy as well. 3/5 Portions were average overall for this price. Worth a visit if you like brunch but would not come back. read more

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FOOD, Service, Ambiance all top notch! Beautiful patio surrounded by bougainvillea and fragrant jasmine

Excellent vibe Excellent food and service Great drinks Wasn't a fan of the parking situation. Valet or street parking are your options. read more

I recently made a dinner reservation. We were sat very quickly and a table/ booth in a corner; lively ambiance inside but a little too breezy for us outside. We placed our food order quickly as we were hungry. We started with the mac & cheese appetizer, and two entrees; coffee braised short rib and the steak frites. I also received my cocktails, the rose bowl, promptly. It was delicious! The mac and cheese was so-so. The sauce was thin, and has no specific cheese flavor. The herb crumbs were the best part (if you like strong rosemary and thyme flavors). While eating the mac & cheese I decided to look at pics of what we ordered. I regret not doing so before I ordered. Our food came and I immediately reached for a garlic fry. It needed salt. The garlic was a dollop of what looked to be pretty raw garlic in the middle of the pile of fries. I tried a second fry which was better with ketchup. The steak (ordered medium, but is a thin cut regardless) was very hard to cut through. It seemed to be a tough cut although it had so much fat on it. I tried a second bite but the feeling was the same. I was then able to sample the braised short rib. Although the portion of beef was big and technically a fork was able to pull apart the meat it was also lackluster. The meat was overcooked and incredibly salty. The string beans were undercooked a bit, and the "whipped" mashed potatoes were gummy. We both agreed the food was a miss. At that point I was ready to be done with dinner, unfortunately. Our server was very attentive and friendly. He offered to take back my steak, which I accepted, and to replace it but I was no longer interested in other dishes. I don't know if these flavors are standard, or maybe they were having a different kind of night. I would probably only return if in the area and for the cocktail only. read more

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Me and my family love foothill! They were very accommodating for our last minute large party! They don't allow reservations usually ahead of time so we were a bit worried with our party of 10, my grandmother is in town and we wanted to get brunch. But they made it a smooth and easy process to be seated and waited on like royalty. And while there we probably had 4 carafes of mimosas, it's not brunch without mimosas. I was having so much fun I forgot to photograph my food! I got the steak and eggs, so delicious. The steak was a bit fattier than I'd like but the egg and potatoes were cooked to perfection. This is a brunch spot I will always frequent & recommend to anyone in the Pasadena area. read more

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Looking for a great local spot? Give this place a try. We have gone here several times and have not been disappointed with their food or service. They have a great outdoor patio seating area, and a quaint indoor space. Lots of menu items to choose from for every palate. And their cocktails are not skimpy on the liquor. This time we had the deviled eggs, fried portabello mushrooms, and chicken pomodoro. Drinks came out quickly, food was delicious, server came back several times to check in on us. Only downside is that parking can be scarce as their lot is small and street parking can be limited. read more

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My daughter found Foothill during a last-minute search for a place to eat before a scheduled event. We were worried that there would be a long wait on a Sunday, but we were pleasantly surprised to have found parking in the small backlot and seated right away without a reservation. We were given the option of a table inside or outside. We liked the ambiance in both areas, with all tables nicely laid out. Although it was a beautiful cool sunny day, the music from the DJ at the patio was too loud for our liking so we sat inside where the muted music in the background was more enjoyable. Drinks came out quickly, with our orders taken right after. Service was relaxed. Refills were done without having to ask. We ordered the Crab Cake Benedict with avocado added, Prime Rib Dip and Brioche French Toast. My daughter prefers French Toast to be thicker, but she said it was still very good. My husband really liked the perfectly sized bowl of au jus for dipping his sandwich. The fries and country potatoes were crisp and tasty. Nice portions and overall delicious. We are so glad to have found such a lovely brunch spot in Pasadena. We'll be back. :) read more

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This place was good. We were lucky to get handicap parking in the back. My husband was able to walk down the stairs to the closest table. Servers were great. Food was good no complaints. read more

Good neighborhood spot but the menu could use a refresh. The specials aren't very inspired and are pretty much the same every couple of nights. Would love to see them have some seasonal additions and just generally change the menu up more often. Ambiance is nice, service is friendly, drinks are decent. Menu is letting me down lately. A seasonal drinks menu in winter/summer would be a nice touch. read more

My friend and I decided on brunch at foothill on a Sunday afternoon. There is limited parking available on the street, as well as the lot in the back, but it isn't impossible. We didn't have a reservation but the host informed us that the wait was about 30 minutes; however, she was able to sit us in 20. There's a spacious bench in front of the host stand, and in a shaded area for anyone who needs to wait. When we were greeted, we ordered our drink and food items immediately, but given that it was quite the busy afternoon, it did take a bit for our food to arrive. Everything was delicious, and our server was fantastic throughout our service. read more

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We sat out in the patio on beautiful Easter Sunday. Our omelettes and my chicken chilaquiles were all very good. Big portions. Service great! read more

Review is strictly because of the negative interaction I had with the manager. I also had no idea who this guy was and he came to talk to me when I was outside on the phone.. Wouldn't recommend this business to anyone... In response to the business. I was present and know the situation. If anyone were truly concerned about anything they would have approached me respectfully and asked questions as opposed to being rude and making assumptions. Also as someone who works in business with people. A professional representative of an establishment should introduce themselves before anything. read more

Staff as always was wonderful. That's about all I can say that was good. The last three times we've been there, we've gotten ill. First time we let it go, thought it was just us. Second time, the food was like warm and underwhelming, soggy fries and bland food. This time we ordered the fish and chips and the fried calamari. Our bad for ordering things deep fried. They were soggy again. I barely ate half my meal before I had to order a ginger ale to calm my stomach. Something in the fry oil got us. Wife had the same reaction after having some of her leftovers at home. I remember all the great meals we've had there. Even celebrated birthdays and anniversaries. It became a go to place for us for a very long time. Sadly, after over many years of loving this place, we won't be coming back. read more