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    Kaviar Restaurants - Pasadena

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
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    Cocktail
    Heather M.

    This hidden upstairs restaurant is fun to walk too. You walk through other restaurants and shops to find all up stairs into a dark candle lit restaurant. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. We had dinner here as a family and I only got a few pics but it was delicious! We ordered the Gyoza, Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice, Crudo Tacos, Hamachi Crudo, Tuna Tartar and seared steak. I also tried a few of the featured cocktails. They were good but a little on the sweet side. This is a great spot for a date night. My kids also enjoyed the food.

    Emerald Y.

    I love Kaviar! It's honestly one of the best sushi place I have ever been to. The first time I came here was for Valentines Day/ Anniversary celebration and the servers made it very special :3 !! They gave every couple who ordered the valentine set a rose and they gave my bf and I a slice of cake with a huge sparkler (as our anniversary surprise). Each time we bit into our food, we said "mmmm so goooood." The ambiance was amazing as well!!

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    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Saturday, 03/21/26 for the first time during late din din time. Ordered the following: - 1 lychee mint martini = $23.00 - 1 sapporo = $9 - 1 garlic edamame = $13 - 1 crispy rice = $22 - 1 tuna nigiri (comes with 2) = $18 - 1 salmon nigiri (comes with 2) = $12 - 1 lemon sushi roll = $25 - 1 gojira cheesecake anniversary dessert = FREE SUBTOTAL = $122.00 TAX = $12.81 TIP = $27 OVERALL TOTAL = $161.81 Very dim inside but that's what make this place intimate and ideal for a nice date dinner night. I am giving a 4/5 since the price is way to overpriced. This is a luxurious, fine-dining restaurant so bring money!

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    Ania N.

    Kaviar Sushi in Pasadena is a solid spot..I've been a few times and the food is consistently good. The inside is pretty dark and cozy, so it's great if you're looking for a more low-key dinner vibe. They have these DIY hand-roll class (they do it every Thursday). It's fun and beginner-friendly..you learn the basics of sushi prep, make different hand rolls, and they also go over sushi types like nigiri vs. hand rolls plus a bit of the cultural background. $79 per person and it includes champagne, 5 hand rolls, and 3 appetizers. Overall, it's a great experience and I'd definitely go back both for dinner and the Thursday class.

    Betty W.

    Kaviar in Pasadena is a great option if you are looking for a more elevated Japanese dining experience in the area. They offer caviar options, which add a nice fine-dining touch without limiting the experience to only omakase. The menu has plenty of options, from sushi and seafood to beautifully presented Japanese-inspired dishes. I have been here for both business dinners and to bring friends visiting from out of town, and it always feels like a good choice when you want something a little more special. Service is professional and attentive, and the pacing feels relaxed enough for a proper sit-down dinner. The ambience is definitely one of the highlights. I am a sucker for a good dining environment, and Kaviar has that stylish, polished, elevated feel that makes the meal more memorable. This is a solid Pasadena choice for refined food, great presentation, attentive service, and a beautiful atmosphere.

    Lesly N.

    After so many years, kaviar is still my fav spot for a quick girls night to catch up with my lovely friends. The atmosphere is nice without being over the top, making it perfect for both casual dinners and special nights. No matter how many places I try, I always find myself coming back here.

    Lilian W.

    The perfect restaurant for a date night!! This was my second time at Kaviar. The atmosphere, service, and food were top tier quality. For the hot dishes, I highly recommend the uni pasta because the flavor was on a whole other level of amazing. It's one of their best sellers and I understand why. I also tried the hamachi kama and the portion was impressive. Although the flavor of the fish was bland on its own, the pickles, lemon, and provided soy sauce made for diverse flavors to savor the fish meat. The rolls were the stars. I tired a few, and my favorite was the toro (which had a subtle truffle flavor) and lemon (spicy and refreshingly sour). The amaebi goma roll was also delicious, and must be eaten on its own without soy sauce, otherwise the sweetness gets masked. The garlic albacore was good but a bit too similar to the lemon. Parking in this area of Pasadena often requires payment. I parked in a public garage for $10 for 2 hours. Overall, I had a fantastic meal here. I highly recommend folks to come visit.

    Uni Pasta
    Nixon V.

    We finally decided to try Kaviar Restaurant after walking past it so many times whenever we're in Old Town Pasadena--and I'm glad we did. First impression: very cool, modern vibe right away. The ambience is dark, hip, and stylish, with jazzy music that really sets the mood. It feels lively and fun without being overwhelming, and definitely has that "special night out" energy. For food, we ordered the tartar, uni pasta, toro sashimi, salmon sashimi, spicy tuna crisp, plus a few additional sushi items. Overall, the food was good and well-executed, with fresh fish and nicely plated dishes. The uni pasta stood out as rich and indulgent, and the sashimi selections were clean and flavorful. That said, the prices are definitely on the high side. While the experience was fun and memorable, the cost makes this more of a special-occasion spot rather than somewhere we could come to regularly. All in all, we enjoyed our time here and would come back again for a celebration or night out--but it's not an everyday sushi place for us due to the price point.

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    Wilfred T.

    Overall, this is a classy higher end japanese restaurant. Overall at night. The restaurant was Lightly lit, it would be a great place to take a date. Overall, I can't complain about the food. The price was at the higher end and a portions were a little bit small.But this is the niche that you fit into a higher end restaurant. The Japanese wagu steaks were great. The meat was so tender and it just melts in your mouth. The australian wagu had more meat for you to.Eat, but it was a little bit more rugged piece of meat.Overall, this steak was good as well.But of course, that doesn't match the thirty dollar, an ounce, wagyu beef from japan. The sushi was fresh and enjoyable.

    Tahini R.

    I went to Kaviar for my birthday dinner on a Friday night and it was surprisingly empty. It might have been the fact that it was Black Friday and a holiday weekend, but I didn't mind it. Let me start my saying that it's a beautiful space. The ambiance is romantic and definitely a nice place for a celebration or a date. Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by our host and also our server Narine, who was very friendly and attentive, and were immediately seated at our table. My boyfriend and I each got a cocktail. Mine was the Emerald city, and high came with a bit of a show. The server brought a rosemary and torched it to add smokiness to my glass, which was a bit over powering. The drink it self was sweet and delicious but wasn't a fan of the smoke flavor. My boyfriend ordered a shishito pepper drink which he enjoyed. Next, we ordered the spicy tuna crispy rice ($22) as a starter and 4 rolls. We ordered the spicy yellow tail, the amber jack and bluefin roll, Toro roll, and the waygu shishito roll. All priced between $29 and $40. Our favorites were the spicy yellow tail and the amberjack and bluefin roll. The toro tasted bland, and the waygu roll was nothing special for the price. I did receive a free dessert for my birthday, which I appreciated. Overall, it was a nice experience but not the best sushi.

    Tina K.

    I have to say I was a little skeptical about this place before I come, I thought this would be a fancy place with fancy looking food that don't taste good. So I ordered the caviar, because I thought the name had caviar in it so I had to order to try it, the waiter highly recommended too. I also got the Toro roll and the cod fish. I didn't have very high expectations for some reason, but Boy!, I was wrong, totally wrong, the food are so delicious! Like absolutely delicious, everything was good, like no complains! So definitely give it a try! Yes please!

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    Beautiful and elegant restaurant with stylish a decor. My boyfriend and I were taken care of by Chris, who was super friendly with great service. Food was fresh, delicious, real, and my overall experience was lovely.

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    Kaelene M.

    Had such a lovely experience at Kaviar over the weekend. I ordered the Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, and Seared Albacore Sushi. My favorite was definitely the Seared Albacore Sushi. In addition, we ordered the Toro with Uni. This was also so delicious!! The Wagyu Shishito roll was decent. However, I wouldn't order this dish again. The Truffle Toro, Miso Glazed Black Cod, and Wagyu Striploin Steak were certainly the stars of the show. The fish flaked perfectly and the steak was so buttery. Everything was cooked to perfection. If you're looking to splurge a bit extra for dinner and are in the mood for sushi, please visit Kaviar! It's the perfect spot for an intimate dinner with friends or family.

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    Amazing service from Greg! The food was delicious! Loved the wagu rolls . Yellowtail sashimi was like butter !

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    Is there a dress code?

    Casual, no slippers! No dress code

    Is this place dog friendly yet? I would only go if I can bring my 55lb super friendly fluffy child. Thank you!

    Allow walk ins?

    You know it seems so but I don't know for certain. There is a bar..pretty large and i imagine you can walk in and sit at that bar and get service. I would say to be safe make a reservation. Great place

    Do you have a tasting menu?

    Hello, We currently do not offer a tasting menu. I would, however, recommend you visit us for… 

    Is there baked rolls?

    yes!!!

    Are kids allowed?

    Hello, Kids are allowed!!

    Is your outdoor dining dog friendly?

    I think so.

    Is this place kids friendly? Can I bring my kids there?

    Hi Eric, Hope all is well. If the kids are over 3 we have booths that can accommodate. Unfortunately, we do not have high chairs since its mainly an adult crowd. But if you have kids in strollers its still possible. Thank you

    Do you get one or two pieces of sushi per order?

    Two pieces

    Are you now open? Open table doesn't allow for reservation.

    I wouldn't use open table, that site doesn't communicate with many restaurants I have visited. when I went to Kaviar, I called them first.

    Are they open on regular hours or are they temporarily close due to the lockdown? I've been trying to call but always goes to VM.…

    We will be open on Friday, Jab 29, 2021

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    "Hidden entrance." Make your way past the doors to Wanderlust Creamery and other food stalls, and…read morewalk all the way to the back. Go downstairs, whether by stairs or elevator... where there are multiple bathrooms. And ask the nearest person how to get to Ladies and Gentlemen, to be let in. Fun, and whimsical, and definitely a space with a theme. First and more importantly, the cocktails and the food is definitely quality. And they will charge you quality pricing for the luxuriousness of it all. Seating, tables, candles, ambiance. I mean, the walls lined up with crafted skulls ain't gonna pay for itself. The staff is friendly, and helpful. And classy. The places oozes class. A great place to chat and catch up with friends. Where the ambient noise isn't so loud that you really need to raise your voice to talk. As a single person who came with a book to read and study... it's dim lighting so I had to make use of candlelight. This really is meant to be more of a social spot. I came in on a weekday to catch the Suntory promotion, which came with some nice collectibles to pair with your highball. I feel like every cocktail I've had here so far has a great sense of balance and technique. I'll probably come back and try their omakase course of cocktails at some point. Is it "kami no glass?" (The Glass of God) - I haven't found one that has touched my soul to that extent, but they do have an extensive list to explore. The food menu consists of luxurious bites from burrata, crudo, bone marrow, oysters, and the like. Gourmet pairings for your expensive tastes.

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    This is like my 10th time coming here and I always come back for the tacos !!!…read more Steak tacos are delicious! This time added a few more items to the menu so I wanted to share my thoughts on the food especially cause I didn't see these items on the menu so I figured I try something new. Brussels sprouts are good , might be to lime/lemonie but I ordered mine extra crispy. Side of Mac n cheese , pretty cheesy , can't go wrong. And the chicken soup mmm wasn't the best. Basic soup. Nothing crazy , not enough chicken and needs more flavor. Don't recommend it. They have this moz ball mmm wasn't my favorite. Kinda makes the soup look weird. Idk. My opinion Everything else is great. The place is great, they have a rooftop patio too really nice and vibes are great. Service is great always!!

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    Tucked inside Vromans you'll find 1894, a small bar serving wine, flights, selection of cocktails…read moreand nibblers. We enjoyed beer, wine and a charcuterie (from Agnes Cheesery). The service was top notch attentive, friendly, and courteous. A relaxing and chill environment surrounded by books.

    If you love books, wine, and that cozy intellectual vibe, 1894 is an absolute must-visit in…read morePasadena. This bar is tucked inside Vroman's Bookstore (already one of the most charming and iconic bookstores in the area) so the entire experience feels like stepping into a warm, literary universe. You can browse for a new book, take in the bookstore's atmosphere, and then walk straight into the bar. Honestly, it's the perfect outing. What makes 1894 truly special is how intentionally it celebrates literature. Everything in the bar pays homage to the bookstore. The drink menu is full of clever, book-inspired names. You'll find cocktails like Pride and PearJudice Pride, Fifty Shades of Earl Grey, and other fun literary twists. Every drink feels like a little wink to readers, writers, and book lovers, and it adds such a unique charm to the experience. The vibe is super quaint and warm, dim lighting, and a creative atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. The wine is on the pricier side ($19-$21 per glass), but the quality delivers. Customer service was excellent. One of the bartenders spent time chatting with us. He pointed out a chalk artwork behind the bar a dramatic portrait he drew himself featuring expressive, literary-style faces, like Edgar Allan Poe, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, etc. It fits perfectly with the creative, bookish aesthetic of the bar. If you're into books, wine, and unique experiences, 1894 is a spot you absolutely can't miss. Perfect for a date, a solo unwind-with-a-book moment, or a fun night with friends who appreciate a good story and a great drink.

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    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn
    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn
    2 drinks trying to get "picked up"  Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice
    2 drinks trying to get "picked up" Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice
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