I had the oyster bite and the shrimp and grits. The oyster bite is two bites if you cut it half. It's a fried oyster atop a small piece of bread and slaw. Very nice if you like fried oysters. Only $5. Then the shrimp and grits... the shrimp were prepared perfectly with a grilled finish and not over seasoned as is usually the case. Grits were perfectly cooked. I felt the lardons could have been a little crispy. Go try this place. It's kind of different and the food is interesting. read more

Delicious food, and easy to pick up! We ordered the burger, linguine, southern salad, and wings. The burger was fantastic, the pasta was light, and the dipping sauce for the wings was mmm (but surprisingly spicy). Glad we checked it out! Our order was ready very quickly (within 15 minutes of ordering) and pickup was super easy and safe with curbside pick-up. read more

Delicious and unique experience. The customer service was fantastic as well. We ate half the menu and everything was amazing. Shrimp and grits were to die for! I can't wait to go back, read more

I've been here multiple times since 2023 and the service has been great every time--they're attentive, friendly, and caring. Food is always amazing, and some standouts have been the crawfish hand pies, angel biscuits, butternut squash, fried goat cheese salad, shrimp and grits, steak au poivre, and hanger steak. Leave room for dessert though, because their sticky toffee pudding will send you straight to paradise. Bonus that they have some great wines/cocktails to pair with food. Ambiance is laid-back and cozy, with outdoor and indoor seating. Plenty of parking as well. read more

Omg theee best people ever. We love this wonderful chef, his wife and everyone there, quiet and greatttt music too!!!!!

Glad to have found this place! Cajun sounded interesting and the food was very good and the desserts even more inventive. Definitely recommended a visit and if they do outdoor seating as it warms up, even better. The decor inside is very unique regardless. read more

Wife and I were looking for a place to eat Friday night and Yelp led us to this place. Then we argued over whether or not there was any relation to Alan Parsons Project and if Eye in the Sky was a good song (I liked it). We shared the hanger steak, gumbo, and bignettes for desert. These turned out to be great choices, all of which I would highly recommend. Another bonus was that we saw they had a Merry Edwards pinot on the menu. Bonus for that! And, from what we could tell, the markup wasn't too bad. I would highly recommend and look forward to going back. read more

Interesting and delicious food. Very comfortable atmosphere. A little bit on the pricey side

Great place. Food was great and service was outstanding. Ordered the Gumbo and Shrimp and Grits. Great wines as well.

Not great, definitely don't understand the 5 star rating (at the time of this review). The food is priced and plated like it's reaching for upscale fine dining, but the quality just isn't there. Every dish was fairly tasty but had something not right with it, like the dish was roughly put together without the actual execution or attention to detail that I associate with this price point. The place itself leaves a lot to be desired too. The tables and chairs are rickety and cheap, there's pretty much no atmosphere, and the inside of the building is a weirdly constructed mess. Overall, as a $140 dinner on the lighter side for two, not worth it. read more

Loved the shrimp and grits! Friendly and accommodating service. I came to celebrate my uncle's bday and they kept the cake in the back. They also brought it out on a serving tray with the candle ready to go, after our meal and the table was cleaned. They always kept our waters filled and gave us recommendations. They have a free parking lot. read more

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Had my birthday party here. Table for 6. Staff is lively and food is creative and amazing. Glad we had a semi-big party because we got to try more dishes. Steak is amazing.. got to have the New Orleans inspired dishes. read more

Food was delicious we did a tasting menu that was amazing gave us a little bit of everything and didn't skip the warm biscuits!! The hostess was so sweet and the waiter came ready with perfect drink Recs. We sat outside but lots of heaters out there that kept us toasty without eating in our coats! Came back a week later for more biscuits and to try the gumbo! Totally worth it! read more

My girlfriend and I came to Henry Parsons Project for a nice dinner date. We were greeted by the hostess Mary. She was extremely friendly and hospitable as is all the rest of the staff. Our server was a gentleman by the name of Danny. He answered all of our questions about the menu in a detailed and kind manner. We started off with the cauliflower appetizer and the duck green Chile with Oaxaca cheese and fried bread. Both appetizers were absolutely amazing! I'd highly recommend both of these as a starter before any entree. For our main dish we got the marinated steak. We both have eaten many steaks at many different restaurants (steakhouses) but this steak was amazing. It is prepared only in medium rare form and every bite is so soft and delicious. Sean the Chef was very friendly and prepared the best biscuit my girlfriend and I have ever had. It was warm and soft on the inside and served with a small side of butter. Last but not least, Sean served up a nice ice cream platter with 3 different in house prepared flavors with 2 beignets and a peach type style bread. This was a very creative plate because you can sample different flavors of your favorite ice cream with the beignets or the peach type bread. They are in the works of acquiring a liquor license which will be nice. I'm the meantime they have a nice selection of wines, ciders, and beers. Overall I'd say this restaurant is a must try due to the tasty food and friendly staff! read more

Henry Parsons Project - Marinated Steak - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

We ordered the prix fixe, and a couple of the items were exactly what you'd expect from a caterer--mediocre and over-priced. The ones that were good, particularly the shrimp and grits and sea bass, were not good enough to justify the expense (and the portions were quite small). The service was also unfocused, as one might expect from a restaurant run by caterers that is rarely even open. As a fan of Southern/Cajun food, I was disappointed, but I'd be willing to give them a shot again sometime, as there aren't many restaurants in this style in the Pasadena area. read more

Service was excellent food was ok but very specific taste nd cocktails not good I won't go again

Highly recommend. We stopped by this place for dinner on a Friday night without a reservation after driving passed it and getting curious. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. The owners were also around and were super sweet and friendly. The food was excellent and reminded us of New Orleans. We got the following dishes, and we loved them all: - Angel biscuit and butter (truly a giant sized biscuit- probably is enough for 4 people to share and each have the equivalent of a "normal-sized" biscuit) - fried oysters - watercress and arugula salad - duck and rabbit pate (my husband's favorite dish of the night) - potatoes - hangar steak (comes rare) - sea bass - beignets and chicory/ coffee ice cream One of our favorite restaurants in LA is Otium and this place gave us a similar vibe of more accessible dishes but done in an elevated way. The dishes were Southern but also with Asian and Mexican influences. We were surprised by the generous portion sizes. The mostly flat plates and black silverware are also trendy details that add to the atmosphere. Everything was fantastic and we are adding this place to our list for friends and family who visit LA as a must. The music playlist was also great and dedicated parking lot was appreciated! Our only suggestions would be to get a liquor license so that cocktails are available (just beer, wine, and cider are available right now) and a comment that the Cafe du Monde ice cream was a little grainy. But overall: excellent food, reasonable prices, large portions for the style of restaurant, and great vibe. read more

SO good! Had the fried oyster po-bites, chicken liver pate, hanger steak, shrimp and grits, and the sea bass. Everything was good but our favorite was definitely the hanger steak. Chicken liver wasn't stinky at all and the oyster was crunchy on the outside juicy on the inside. The grits itself was really good too. The only thing is it's a little loud indoors but the service was great, everyone was friendly and the food was excellent. read more

One of the best meals I have had in Pasadena since moving here nearly 20 years ago. If you like New Orleans style food, come here. The service was great as well and the owner/chef made us feel incredibly welcome. read more

Great Food! Fair price! Very authentic！hope there could be more people on Friday night!

Flavorful food and great cocktails in an Orleans-vibe atmosphere. I had the braised chicken with peanut sauce. It was super tender. Why can't I carmelize sweet potatoes that good? Husband had jalapeño flank steak. The angel biscuit was straight out of the oven. OMG. read more

Man... What a fantastic dinner. I don't give many reviews out of courtesy to those places that suck but this didn't suck. We tried the five course tasting menu and blown away by essentially everything including the sticky toffee pudding that was out of this world. Would easily recommend for unpretentious, good food. read more

Where do we begin? First off, greeted warmly by the front desk staff and there were blankets if you felt the outdoor seating was cold. There were plenty of heat lamps and the seats i reserved were high top seats. lets get started on the food. We got the biscuit and also the crawfish dip. Both very good and tasty. Biscuit was fluffy and smelled absolutely delightful since it was fresh baked. Crawfish dip was a flavor bomb and the herbs in it brought out the crawfish. We ordered three mains. The spaghetti was amazing and the tomato flavor came out really well. We also ordered the hangar steak which was a must try. It had micro green on top which added a nice freshness to the meat dish. The salsa molcajete added the right amount of heat and tartness to the dish. There were caramelized onions that added this sweetness onto the steak which was divine. But the steak. Oh the steak was to die for. Hangar steak usually is a tough cut but what the chef did was magic. It was as tender but also retained a nice chew with it also being very juicy with each bite. We also ordered the pork belly as well which was also very very amazing. It is very similar to korean style pork belly with exterior being crunchy hiding the juiciness and fattiness of the pork belly. They also had this ssamjang marinated greens that paired very nicely with the porkbelly and this white sauce as well. We finished off with the sweet biscuit dessert. The chef told us they used seasonal ingredients from Santa Monica farmers market so there menu can be very dynamic. The biscuit was basically a scone that enclosed a ginger persimmon compote. On the side was pinole ice cream. Holy smokes. This was a combo i never knew i needed. First off the sweet biscuit had this sugar crust which added this nice crunch. The simmered persimmons in ginger gave me perfect fall vibes with it being a lil spicy from the ginger and the persimmon natural flavor being showcased . The pinole ice cream was this wonderful blend of spices and brought the dessert together adding almost a savory note to it all. The meal was amazing and definitely something to experience. But what topped it off was the customer service. Not only were we checked up on by the wait staff but our water was refilled without having to flag the staff down. The staff were always attentive and the chef even came out to check on us. It was really nice and made the entire evening a special one. Definitely will be coming back. A few things to note: the do have a limited number of tables but a majority of their seating is high top tables. Another thing was that we were located next to a busy street which meant that you can get the occasional sirens and honk of traffic. Since it is only outdoor dining and the weather has cooled down , food will cool down a lot faster. Otherwise, this place is great to take a date or to enjoy a nice meal out. Definitely worth a try and it is recommended to get a reservation on open table. read more

Yummy food and very professional staff, fabulous experience. They also have a great beer selection, completely recommend

Came for my husband's birthday dinner after hearing about this place from a friend, it did not disappoint. Everything we tried was delicious and I liked the small plates format, we were able to order and share a bunch of different things. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Great new restaurant! Food was good and the vibe was cool. Nice outdoor patio too. And plenty of free parking! Highly recommend it. We will be back! read more

Wonderful place run by a husband (chef) and his wife. Nice outdoor seating and excellent food and friendly service. Ideally, there would be a few more entree choices. Will be back for sure. read more

This place was great - very flavorful and interesting dishes that most likely you wouldn't be making at home. And the portions are generous and filling. Plus the staff is friendly and the patio environment really pleasant. We'll definitely be back! read more

So good!! Highly recommended all the dishes we had were full of flavor, we had 5 dish's and all amazing, but the shrimp and grits was done NOLA style our favorite, You won't be disappointed. I wish we took pictures but I was in lust of out food lol. Next time read more

OK food. IMHO food overpriced. Very poor service. Probably not go there again. Yelp want me to keep writing but I have nothing else to say.

Service and food far exceeded my expectations. We had the 5 course tasting menu and it was hard to pick a favorite dish. Although the overall decor might be a little puzzling at first, you will leave satisfied where it matters most. There haven't been too many times eating out where I could say that I would have gladly paid more for the experience. read more

Hands down the best tomatillo spaghetti I've had in my life. Lovely textures, perfectly cooked down pieces of delicate green tomato and a delicious sauce all intertwined with the most amazing spaghetti from the local pasta shop 'semolina'. Was lovely to chat with the chef for a few minutes last night and i cannot NOT love a plane run by such sweet people who loves and supports art and small businesses!! Thank you for this rare gem chef Kevin! read more

Had my birthday dinner here and tried this place for the first time. Really enjoyed it! We ate it so fast and forgot to take pictures. So good! We ordered the Vietnamese shrimp, biscuits, and their brown butter pasta. Their beignets were yummy served with a strong coffee ice cream. Warm staff easy parking read more

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Henry Parsons Project is one of the most unique and fantastic restaurants I've dined at in a long time. It is not simply a place to eat. Each seasonal dish is a delectable creation, and the decor and ambience is wonderful. I went to this restaurant, not knowing exactly what to expect, and left overwhelmingly impressed with the food and service. Obviously, it's highly recommended and, furthermore, don't miss this experience! read more

While I'm not from the South, much of my family is. Which is to say I've had a lot of Southern food over the years, and have been an occasional visitor to some of the best restaurants in New Orleans. And the food that chef Kevin is sending out of the Henry Parsons kitchen is as good as any great Southern meal I've had. There are very few (if any?) good Cajun spots around Los Angeles, so Henry Parsons is filling the void quite deliciously. read more

Excellent upscale Cajun fusion menu with attention to detail on everything and good cocktails

Poetry in your mouth. Who would have ever known that pomegranate dipping sauce for chicken wings could be so amazing? The hamburger is the best hamburger I have had in at last two years. The shrimp and grits is rich and flavorful. And the ice cream... the perfect ending. They manage compulsive attention to detail with a gentle touch. You feel like you're eating comfort food but also eating playful haute cuisine at the same time. A true treat for us here in Pasadena. read more

PASADENA!!! If you have not already, and even if you have...come out to the Veranda and treat yourself and your loved ones to a beautiful meal made by kind, gracious and beautiful people. The Irvins have dedicated many years of their lives to giving their clients/customers a decidedly unique dining experience. Whether it be through Little Lily's catering, The HPP popup menu that fed us through the dark days of the pandemic to their latest incarnation, THE VERANDA. It feels special and familiar all at once. Because that's who they are. Looking forward to many more evenings spent here getting treated to a very fine meal. Summer just got way more delicious. See you there!!! read more

Had a very nice dinner here last night. The space is lovely- we sat inside and I didn't really check out the outside seating but it seemed like more people chose outside. Easy, free parking which is a real plus. Staff was very nice. We mostly shared dishes and the gumbo and flank steak were big hits, as were the brussel sprouts. Angel biscuits were a guilty pleasure. We have lived in the area for a long time and welcome new restaurants! Henry Parsons Project will go in our rotation! read more

sometimes you go places for fun sometimes you go to eat this place was both. Met both of the owners great people spent a little time with us showing their story which was very interesting. The food was just amazing. They have parking they have plenty of outside seating. The fried oysters were great. they make southern biscuits. We had the gumbo and the crawfish étouffée and both were so good. They take reservations but you probably won't need one. You really do you want to try this place out read more