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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.

    Uni Pasta

    Called them a few days prior to my reservation to let them know that it's for a special occasion (birthday). The guy answered and said that he will note it down under my reservation name. When it came to dinner, things were good until towards the end when we asked them for the bill. I was still waiting and hoping they didn't forget about the "note". Even after I paid, no cake or anything. Annoyed, I had to ask one of the server and they said they had no idea about any "note", but still gave us free cake since I said it's a birthday dinner. I just feel so disappointed and that it wasn't a surprise for my boyfriend anymore when I have to ask them. What was the point of me calling then?? There were at least two tables that came for birthday celebration and servers/waiters gave them cakes with fancy candles. Food was good overall but just disappointed with the service. The atmosphere was nice and romantic but it was a little too dark.

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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!

    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.

    DIY hand roll class
    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.

    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.

    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.

    Spicy tuna row
    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.

    Van L.

    I loved the ambiance here and every dish was truly a work of art! My personal favorite was the nori chips with salmon and the crispy rice bites but you truly can't go wrong with any dish! The service is amazing here and shout out to Gap for being so kind, courteous, and such a delight throughout the night!

    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.

    Heaven
    Nico S.

    The restaurant is gorgeous. We walked in and were greeted with great energy. Our server was amazing. The owner is amazing. The Manager was amazing. Now the FOOD!!! We started with Edamame, Shishito Peppers and Caviar Service. Absolutely delicious. We then sampled almost the entire menu. The fish was SOOOO fresh and delicious. I can't wait to go back. Well done

    Garlic spicy Shishito Peppers
    Carolyn C.

    The shishito peppers, spicy tuna crispy rice, amberjack bluefin tuna roll and spicy yellowtail escolar roll were absolutely amazing. You can taste the quality of the fish. Our server, David, was SO helpful. He was patient, informative, and helpful but not overbearing. I hope the other servers are as great as he was. The ambiance is dark but romantic. Personally, I love the vibe. There are parking structures nearby. I've been here before and I will come here again.

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    thank so much for the great review glad you had a great time!

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    Jamie, thank you for your review! Hope to see again very soon!

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    Excellent sushi and helpful and attentive service- great selection of sushi, sashimi and also cooked entrees

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    Slow service, mid sushi and environment. Go somewhere else as this place is not worth it.

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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… Read more

    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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    Osa Rooftop

    3.9(321 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    recently went with my husband for date night and the service was so good! our server took the time…read moreto explain each dish, and constitute odd in on us. the ambience is 10/10. such a beautiful view and the entire restaurant was such a luxe experience. also prices on food was so good for the quality you get. YOU MUST GET THE MEATBALLS FOR AN APPETIZER. JUST TRUST ME AND THANK ME LATER. all in all, an amazing experience and I will forsure be back!

    Stayed at the hotel and ended up eating here during my trip. Honestly, the food was so good we kept…read moreordering more dishes just to try everything on the menu. The burger was great, the tuna tartare was super fresh, the salmon crudo was excellent, and pretty much everything we tried was a hit. You can tell a lot of thought went into both the flavors and presentation. I booked reservations right around 6:30 PM specifically to catch the sunset views from the rooftop, and it was absolutely worth it. The atmosphere up there during golden hour is really nice, especially overlooking Pasadena with a drink and good food. Definitely feels upscale and stylish without trying too hard. Service was friendly and the overall vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The only part of the experience that felt a little unusual was the payment process when charging the meal to my hotel room. I was asked to provide ID despite already being a registered guest at the property. I've been staying at Marriott hotels for well over a decade, including higher-end brands and resorts, and this was honestly the first time I've encountered that. I even asked about it and was told it was because sometimes people "forget they aren't guests at the hotel" when trying to charge meals to rooms. The staff member was polite, but the explanation honestly felt a bit odd and made the interaction feel slightly uncomfortable compared to what I'm used to at Marriott properties. That aside, I'd definitely come back. Great rooftop spot for dinner, drinks, sunset views, and a really solid date night atmosphere in Pasadena.

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    Osa Rooftop - Beet salad with whipped goat cheese - very good - Zinfandel & Swift Relief -

    Beet salad with whipped goat cheese - very good - Zinfandel & Swift Relief -

    Osa Rooftop - Tostones

    Tostones

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    Steak Frites

    The Raymond 1886

    The Raymond 1886

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$
    Happy hour specials
    Romantic vibe

    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...

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    The Raymond 1886
    The Raymond 1886
    The Raymond 1886

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    The 1894 - Gets super busy - Friday evening around 530pm

    The 1894

    4.5(72 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    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.

    Cute little place inside Vroman's to get a glass of wine and read! I saw that they have live jazz…read moremusic on Thursdays sometimes so I hope to check that out. Good ambiance!

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    The 1894 - French Pilsner and truffle popcorn

    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn

    The 1894 - 2 drinks trying to get "picked up"  Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice

    2 drinks trying to get "picked up" Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice

    The 1894 - The Warm Brie & Baguette with honey - absolutely fantastic!!

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    The Warm Brie & Baguette with honey - absolutely fantastic!!

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