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Houston's Restaurant

3.9 (4.4k reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Dressy
Outdoor seating

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Double Dirty Martinis
Alma R.

Met a friend for drinks and we sat in the bar area since they were a little busy. We'd heard their Dirty Martinis were good there so of course we had to have them and we were not disappointed! We also ordered a couple of sushi rolls and they were really yummy. Houston's ambiance was classy with lots of happy customers and the waitresses were very friendly and helpful.

Kisha L.

I went to Houston's today after work to unwind, and I asked to have a seat. I was immediately seated in the bar area in the booth at the very last seat by the exit door as I sat there for about 15 minutes no one came to my table to ask me if I wanted any water or anything, and I didn't see anyone coming by my table. I asked the bartender whether they would send a waiter over to my table. I'm sorry; the bartender was very nice and sent someone to my table. I then ordered my food and waited to eat for my food to come. Ten minutes after I ordered my food, a manager named Lydia came to my table and asked whether I was OK, and then took my silverware without asking me if I wanted it or needed it which I did need because I had just sat down and I hadn't gotten any food yet, I didn't say anything; I let her go. My food came. I ate my food. After eating my food, the manager Lydia, came by and told me to turn down the volume on my phone. She just walked up rude and said that. I replied saying my volume is not up as you can see and I'm not doing anything but looking at a picture. She said, Oh! Sorry, and walked away without saying anything theyng else about the restaurant's rules of phone use, etc., Now I'm feeling some type of way cause I felt like she was profiling me in the beginning. I feel she was now fir sure profiling me now the entire time for no reason that I don't know why. I felt she was picking on me. It's loud inside the restaurant because I'm sitting near the bar area. It's loud; even if I had my phone up you probably wouldn't even be able to hear it, but I didn't even have my phone on talking or listening to anything because I just came from work and I wanted to relax. I didn't wanna talk to anyone. I was just enjoying myself and I just feel like she profiled me for no reason. She had, like a smug attitude even when she talked to me; it didn't seem real. It seemed fake and I was just very disappointed. I'm not sure now if I'm gonna go ever come back to Houston this is the reason they're getting a rating of a one star. I asked to speak to her supervisor, and a young man named Robert came and spoke with me. I told him everything, and he was apologetic and took my drink off my bill. I felt he was just trying to appease me but to me that was not good enough. My family and I have been coming here for years. Note: My waiter Adrian he was very nice. He did everything correctly and was very pleasant. But I feel both of the managers did not do a professional job. I feel Robert could've done more or explained things better and she should have been talked to and come over and apologized afterward. However I just felt like nothing was done, and also I've never seen anything in the bar area or at the dining table where it says anything about the volume on your phone or being on your phone so that was weird to me. I Check In all the time there so I'm very disappointed. I will be calling Corporate in regard to the matter also. I was so humiliated. Note: Also, this location has a big turnover of managers, which is not good. They need more consistency.

Pan-Asian Noodle Salad w/ Rotisserie Chicken
Tony Y.

Consistently, delicious. Been coming here probably for more than 25+ years, this little gem in Pasadena never disappoints and always knows how to hit the right spots. My usual is always the Hawaiian Ribeye until several years ago, they had a guest star join the spotlight, the Wood Grilled Ribeye which made me a diehard fan. That guest star is now a regular on this delicious menu. And that wood fire aroma sipping from the grill right in front by the door to welcome you fills the air soon as you step through those elegant pair of gold framed glass doors will make you more hungry than ever before. You've been warned.

Amy L.

This Houstons never disappoints. Everytime i come, service and food are always amazing. Ribeye medium rare, house salad with thousand island and sushi//crab cakes are my usual go tos. I love that they give seasoning salt for the fries and extra thousand island without us asking for it. Crab cakes are only sold at dinner time now.

Black Beans & Brown Rice
Erin K.

This is my second time here, the food is always delicious and our waitress was so sweet and attentive. The spinach and artichoke dip is always a favorite and is a good size, they also will give you extra chips. The california burger was good, I also love their fries and the seasoning it comes with. The french dip was also delicious, but I think this time when we got it, the dip was not as salty and the bun was not as soft as last time we had it. This was my first time trying the beans and rice, it was super flavorful. The beans tasted similar to barbeque sauce. The brownie was also really good, I like how most of the nuts were on top vs inside of the brownie Although this is a pricier meal, it is a good meal & ambience for a date night or girl's night'

Ribs, cali roll, my baby ready to dig in
Arlene G.

I love coming here so much! The food, the ambiance, the variety. Food is always delicious and consistent. They have everything for everyone from the sushi to delicious starters, steaks, ribs and more. The servers are always wonderful too. Only downside is when going with my family, the staff or manager gives you plenty of dirty looks with the kids. A little awkward for me because I love to have dinner with my kids especially at places they enjoy. Besides that, it is a wonderful place to dine.

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Ara G.

The last word 4: Going to Houston's is always an experience that I look forward to. I always rave about the highly professional servers and the excellent service, but during my last visit they came a little short of their usual attentiveness and attention to detail. Still a favorite restaurant of mine and highly recommended! Location 4: On the SE corner of S Arroyo Pkwy (a.k.a. Route 66) and Del Mar Blvd in the busy Pasadena, CA. Fortunately they offer free parking on the restaurant lot. Metered parking on the street is possible but limited. Venue 5: Upscale and trendy setting with comfortable indoor tables and booths. No outdoor seating. It is always very busy so be sure to make reservations way ahead of time Service 3.5: Our server this time was a little slow and casual, and not very attentive. This is unusual for Houston's. Food 5: Excellent, upscale comfort food. You simply cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. Drinks 3: Excellent (but small) list of creative specialty drinks. Full bar. Good list of beer and wine. While they do serve Espresso and Cappuccino and have a full bar, can you believe that they will not make you an Espresso Martini??? :D They also do NOT have decaf at all which is kind of unexpected.

Norma A.

1st time, on our way to a concert. Excellent experience. Had the asian noodle salad w/ chicken & sushi. Delicious. Had a Lemon drop which was refreshing. Halfway thru our drinks our server came w/ a fresh chilled glass & a fresh sugar rim to transfer our drinks! WHAT??? We topped it off w/ an apple pie w/ vanilla ice cream. What a wonderful dinner. Our server was Ms C Araya & she was absolutely thee best!

Grilled Artichokes I need more so good
Suzy B.

One of our favorite place in Pasadena, absolutely amazing place excellent food and service. Our lunch today was delicious and Natalie was absolutely fantastic. There's No Place like HOUSTON'S

Allen L.

One of my favorite places to come to for drinks and dinner. Some of my favorite dishes is the pressed sushi, cheese burger, and a crisp martini. The ribeye was really good as well, it was super flavorful and tender. Service is always top tier which I really love.

Hiramasa Roll
Dennis L.

It's been a long time coming since I've been back to Houston's. And boy do I miss it. Food was delicious. The service was excellent. I was seated at the bar and even though the bartenders were swamped they were still attentive and make sure everything was good and if anything else was needed. It was crowded for a Friday afternoon, you can imagine how bust it would be during dinner time and weekends. I would always recommend Houston's, you can never go with wrong with a Pasadena staple. I'll be making more trips back. I will say the sushi was okay, maybe because of the roll I got. But it wasn't bad either. Maybe I'll try a different one next time.

Nigiri plate
Christine L.

This was my first time at any of the Hillstone restaurants and it did not disappoint. We had reservations and was seated relatively quickly, highly recommend making a reservation. We absolutely loved everything we ordered: -nigiri plate -rotisserie chicken -prime rib sandwich Everything tasted amazing (surprisingly the sushi was delicious!). We got cocktails and mid-cocktail the server came by and refreshed my martini glass to a cold one. The food quality and the service made our first visit so great that we are excited to try the other Hillstone restaurants.

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Kit T.

I came here for an early Valentine dinner but everyone seem to have the same idea as us so the wait was long. Note to self: Make a reservation next time. While waiting, there was a waitress who took drinks orders for people waiting. Other than the long wait, when my bf and I got seated, we were seated at the Bar. I ordered the Hawaiian steak and he ordered the wood grilled ribeye. I kept stealing my boyfriend's fries, the baked potato was alright. However for the medium Hawaiian steak, I ordered it was really good, the marinate was sweet and flavorful. My bf's wood grilled steak was very juicy. The service was friendly and kept asking us if we needed anything.

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Houston's has been around for years and the good food and great service is still the same. Drinks are also well crafted

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Delicious steaks and great service! My son and I had our steaks cooked medium rare. I will be coming back soon!

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Ask the Community - Houston's Restaurant

Do they serve baked Alaska?

I go there pretty frequently and have never seen it on the menu or in the restaurant.

Are Dogs allowed on patio?

There is no patio

Is there motorcycle parking?

I think there is. Their parking lot is ginormous.

Can it accommodate a party of 6?

The restaurant is styled for more intimate gatherings. Four are comfortably seated in some of the larger booths, six would be a squeeze. You can call to ask if their large circular booth would hold 6

Is there any dress code? Is jeans acceptable?

This is from the horse's mouth (a.k.a. the restaurant website). Now how literally they will enforce it may vary from case to case. I usually go there dressed casually but not in beach attire. Nice jeans should be fine. I've won them before:… 

Can any of the vegetarian options be made vegan?

How is the parking?

Not great for bicycles, but ok for cars....

Do you do take out?

Yes they do.

Open Christmas day?

Yes

Open thanksgiving day?

Houston's is closed on Thanksgiving.

Do they serve bread?

Bread is not served.

Do they do take out?

No they do not

Adding my name to waitlist?

If you call ahead,you can be added

Is it true that Houston does not allow you to dine in when you have a family or party of more than 4 people??? I just called to make a reservation & a female hostess said they do not allow parties of more than 4 with or without reservations to dine.

Yes, not sure why, but the Pasadena restaurant has tables that are fastened to the floor which prevents multiple tables from being moved in together for larger groups. So, the layout is set up for tables with two to four chairs. When it's crowded… 

Is the restaurant dog friendly?

Service animals only, but registered service animals, not some barking or easily distracted animal posing as one (which is a felony)

Are there high chairs now or a kids menu?

No there is not no high chairs or kid menus

Do you have to make a reservation or is walk ins fine?

With a reservation you will not have to wait if you just walk in it depends on how busy the restaurant is at the time you decide to go

Can my gf and I pop in here for a drink at the bar without having dinner? Is it realistic to think we could get a seat at the bar?…

Yes, you can no issue.

Can you accommodate a party of 20?

No. You can reserve a table for two or for four, but not for a table of 6 which is walk-in (first come first serve) only. Other than those tables, there is seating at the bar.

Do they do anything special for birthdays or anniversaries?

Nothing crazy the regular like other restaurants but it's a treat to go there and I just visited the Irvine one where they had their key lime pie .... OMG now I felt like it was my birthday cause I got an extra slice to go.

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