This is one of my favorite places in Pasadena for a great spicy margarita! Last time I was there,…read moreArturo H did an amazing job! His recommendations and service were on point!

We stopped by Granville on our way to an author meet-and-greet at Vroman's Bookstore up the street,…read moreand it did not disappoint. We were seated quickly on the roof, right by the fire as the sun set, which created a warm and relaxed atmosphere perfect for a memorable visit. Sammy, was our server she had the best recommendations and delivered attentive, friendly service that made the experience extra special. We started with cocktails, all fantastic, with the White Lady and Gran Sour standing out as favorites among the group. For starters, the Brussel Sprouts, grilled cheese dippers, and the bread with whipped duck fat butter were all delicious, the bread and butter being especially indulgent. For entrees, the Stroganoff was amazing--comforting and perfectly seasoned, and served in a cute Dutch oven. The pork chop with mango chutney was also outstanding, pairing well with Cajun spices. I'm already planning a return visit to try the miso brown butter chicken and to explore the dessert menu. Overall, Granville offered a superb combination of superb service, strong cocktails, and standout dishes, all enjoyed in a stunning rooftop setting. I'll definitely be back to see Sammy again and to continue exploring the menu.

Brought my wife and friends to The Arbour. We had an amazing experience. The service was…read moreprofessional, friendly and welcoming. The staff treated us like family and were attentive to our every need. The filet mignon was incredibly tender and savory. The agnolotti and beef chili were delicious. I highly recommend coming here for dinner!

Seriously good food. Been too long since I've been here and Dang it I deleted the photos in error…read more So you know what that means. . . " I will be back " And that will certainly be my pleasure as I always love the food and atmosphere here. I Miss the " Baked California " dessert Yeah I know I've mentioned it before but I do miss it . A little tip for you newbies . . . They have ample parking in the back. So you don't have to think that Lake Avenue is the only option. Sea Bass and Risotto are due fir my review, but alas no photo so I will have to simply say. Both well prepared and proper review to come (When I return and take the pix)

Saw this restaurant on Yelp and booked a reservation for Mother's Day brunch. Since it was on a…read moreSunday, parking was free. I was very surprised the whole place looked very fancy, yet the prices were very, very reasonable. Our server, Giovanni, went above and beyond. Top-notch service overall. We were very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this place!

This is a place we visit often because the food is always great, and once again, everything we…read moreordered tasted delicious. Unfortunately, the service during this visit was disappointing. Our server didn't seem to take our order accurately. The side dish we ordered at the beginning never came out. We had to ask three times before we finally received butter. We also requested ranch instead of blue cheese dressing due to a dietary preference, but it still came out as blue cheese, so we had to ask again. After our meal, we ordered a pizza to go for my husband, but it was brought out as dine-in instead, and we had to correct it again. I understand that mistakes can happen, but if it's hard to remember everything, it would really help to write things down. The food is consistently good, so I hope the service can improve to match.

Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

I went here with my friends for the second time. This time, it was Mother's Day. The valet was very…read moreefficient. Best to come with reservation on special days like this. We shared had a Pinot Noir, recommended by our server which was very good. The charcuterie board enough to fill the gap while we waited for our main dinner. Everyone was please with what we ordered. Our server was there but laid back enough to freely enjoy our time without the pressure of being rushed. This restaurant is so cozy and friendly. There is enough outside sitting and they are open to guests dining with behaved pets. The menu had ample variety to please family guests and offer kids menu. They do have delicately prepared chef's special from steak to salads that can satisfy everyone's palette. We decided to have latte and their dessert special lemon mouse paired with a liqueur, it was so good!

Sunday afternoons at The Raymond 1886 feel like stepping into a slower, more intentional world and…read morethis one was especially memorable. We started with a beautiful glass of pinot, light and smooth, the kind that lingers just enough to match the mood. The sourdough arrived warm, perfectly crusted, with butter that melted on contact simple, but done right. Our shared chicken salad was fresh and balanced, with that subtle char on the chicken that adds just enough depth without overpowering the greens. But honestly, as lovely as the food and patio were the dappled sunlight, the quiet hum of a Pasadena afternoon it was her company that made everything taste better, feel softer, and linger a little longer. Some places set the scene. This one just lets the moment happen...

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

Beautiful evening under the stars celebrating our 30th anniversary with this incredible woman at…read moreFOOTHILL On this 30th anniversary,she still takes my breath away. Grateful for every memory we've built and excited for all the adventures still ahead of us. Raul, our server, was excellent, attentive and made the night feel extra special. We enjoyed a crisp pinot grigio alongside the shared seafood special with seasoned small potatoes and green beans. Topped it all off with apple pie à la mode the perfect ending to a memorable night with tingling feet..

We had this amazing server named Vanessa and she had the best customer service. She made a great…read morerecommendation for my buffalo chicken sandwich and it was delicious. She was also just super friendly. The vibes were great. The music was upbeat. The cocktails were only three dollars during happy hour! It was just so lively and fun. My friend and I stayed for four hours. The onion rings were tasty too! Will come back!

My wife and I came by to Edwin Mills a few Mondays ago to redeem our SGV passport deal…read more I believe you must have reservations to dine in and we had them for around 6pm. The locations had a great atmosphere and energy. I believe Mondays has a great happy hour menu per the server and live music. We came to here specifically to redeem the deal a BOGO appetizer and drink. The waiter was fine and explained briefly what we could or for a proper redemption. He was nice, but redeeming the deal can be a bit confusing on which menu of drinks you can choose from. Either way we were taken care of and food was great. The location is a small space inside but seating is unique as the booths have pillows. The food we ordered were the Crispy Brussel Sprouts and The Braised Pork Belly along with our 2 drinks. The appetizers were delicious! That pork belly was juicy and crispy. It had an explosion of flavors. The Brussel sprouts paired nicely. The texture and flavors were awesome. I'd recommend both! Overall, I liked the food and vibe. The menu has many opt and I think Mondays would be a great time to comeback as it's half off appetizers. ( ^_^)b

Came here for dinner. Food was delicious. Great service and ambiance…read more Friend and I shared some dishes including dessert. A must try!

Ok so the inside is beautiful and service was really good. We ordered drinks and all of them were…read moregood but our reservation was at 6pm (early) and they did run out of the star anise for one of the drinks by the time we had our second drink. A little early to be running out of stuff. They were good though. The oysters were good. The brussel sprouts were great and a huge serving! The carpaccio was decent and had good flavor. The crabcakes were yummy! A must order. The seabass itself was good but the sauerkraut in the dish was terrible and does not have a place on the dish. Kind of ruined that fish for us which was a bummer. We did tell our server that and they did bring us a free dessert which was pretty good. Overall I would have rated it a 3 but since the customer service was so good when we spoke up about the fish dish I am giving it a 4.

I've heard some good things about this place and from other fellow yelpers friends, it must be…read moreworth it. Had a dinner reservation with some girlfriends celebrating two of their birthdays. The restaurant itself isn't too big but it does a pack a nice punch. Cute patio out front that takes some of the sidewalks and streets. Plenty of heat lamps which helped with the chilly nights. We got seated at one of the tables on the patios which was nice. Didn't really utilize inside area except for the restroom which it's quite cute in there. The rooms were pretty well decorated and executed. Nice bar area too. Like mentioned, we got seated on the patio and the heat lamps were great. Down to the menus, it's quite limited on dishes. Seemed like there were more shared plates versus the entrees. Drinks, it was fairly decent with their cocktails and wine. Service at the beginning was great. The staff were amazing and very friendly. We didn't order right away as we were still waiting for the last one to show. But did start off with some drinks. It didn't take that long for the first round which was nice. Food wise, the shared plate was a mixture of everything. Some of the olives, which is exactly what it is. The Belgian fries, nice thick cut fries with shredded pecorino cheese and a nice aioli sauce. We ended up getting a second order of it. The albacore tuna crudo was a hit which was really tasty. Chili ginger relish, mint and shallot, can't go wrong with that. Lastly the meatballs, tasty and very great for sharing. Entrees, the pan seared sea bass which I loved. Portion is pretty tiny which also seemed like they were a shared plate. Almost tapas styled. Nice chimichurri sauce and a side salad. The chicken Milanese also with a side salad of arugula. Simple dish but quite tasty. One of the salads that was somewhat hyped up by the waitress but it was just a salad. Decent but nothing major to rave about...lol... also the confit oyster mushrooms was major hit. Something that simple but quite tasty. And lastly the pan con tomate, rustic sourdough with tomatoes and burrata. Tasty as well. Overall the meal was good. From there, the second round of drinks did take a long time to arrive and with then plates that we shared, trying to get someone to clear the plates was another thing. Took a long for someone to clear the table before more items came. Even when the entrees came, all the empty starter plates were still there. And if someone did clear the plates, some was still left on the table. Finishing off the night, we did have the dessert which we tried all three. As it was two of our girlfriends birthday, they brought out a little bubbly for us to celebrate with the dessert. That was quite sweet and nice. Honestly opinion with the dessert, they were just ok. Nothing major to rave about. We tried all three on the menu and they were just ok. Overall, the food was great. Service was nice and the staffs were all very friendly. It did take a while for plates to get cleared from the table and second round did take a while, but it was manageable. It was a sweet gesture with the bubbly with the dessert which was greatly appreciated. The place is nice and great for catching up. Menu is limited and portions are quite small. You would have to get a good amount for sharing. Entrees, depending on what you order is small as well. But we enjoyed ourself.

Service: 5 stars, our server Kiana was outstanding. I troubled her for a glass of ice, she…read morebrought me a glass of ice and filled it with water for me and said I filled it with water for you! She read my mind and knew without me saying. They serve lukewarm water and the a/c was on but was not on ..if u catch my drift. The front hostess was also phenomenal, I had reservation for outdoor seating but since she saw that the sun was like glaring, she asked if I wanted to change to inside. Very obliging and accommodating. Food: 5 stars, surprisingly good, right amount for us. I was full but I can see where other reviewers say portions are small. It's small if u're a heavy eater. But the quality is definitely there. Ambiance: trendy, high energy, casual vibes where u can lounge and have a beer while munching on fries...or u can choose to be poshy and have a glass of wine with a salad and Chilean sea bass. It's flexible to accommodate both as there are different sections. Parking: street metered 1 hour parking. 3 stars, not their fault but 1 hour is simply not enough. It can get super busy and the server can be pulled left and right, so cut them some slack during super busy hours. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended .

A cute quaint restaurant with a seasonal, rotating menu. We came on a Saturday night with a party…read moreof four, and I definitely recommend making a reservation since the space is intimate. The lamb dish was delicious! Full of flavor and a really generous portion. The house-made bread with a bbq butter is also a standout and not to be missed. My husband and sister-in-law especially loved the duck dish, big hit! We also really enjoyed the Save room for the apple pie!! Sooo good! Service was excellent, they were all attentive and friendly. Overall, a great neighborhood gem with thoughtfully prepared food and a cozy atmosphere

Went here on a date with my sister and was so happy. This place is TINY...so not ideal for big…read moreparties. However, they do make the space work and is so cute! We started out with a strawberry sofrita and burrata dish. This had some many herbs and spices in and and was and had a nice combo of sweet and salty. Also got a side of bread with it and dipped it in, so good! My sister got the spring risotto and was good but really rich. I got the catch of the day that was a halibut over jasmine rice that came in the smoked red sauce, so good and could have very easily shared it. I think what is most impressive about this place is the size of the kitchen. Everyone inside is pretty much eating at chefs table and really only separated by a counter that you can't sit at. Goes to show, you don't need a big kitchen to deliver old flavors like they did, well done! Will definitely be going back to try other dishes.