Amazing atmosphere Fantastic service Meal was wonderful and presentation was spot on I will return here on my 30th wedding anniversary. read more

Drink Only This restaurant has been around since 1984- which says a lot for Pasadena. We have venture to their sister restaurant, across the parking lot recently, so we decide to pop in for a quick drink before our dinner. During our short stay we learned a lot about the restaurant and the long term staff at this location. A unique thing that I learned was the bar that we were sitting at was transported from Chicago- established in the 1920s. This resonated with us being former Chicagoans. Unfortunately we had dinner plans, so we could not stay but the menu looked quite nice, especially nice to hear about the fresh ingredients , mesquite grill for steaks and wood burning oven. The ambiance of the restaurant compliments the menu well- dark, comfy, steak restaurant vibe. Many thanks to Anthony at the bar for providing us a window into this restaurant offerings and the history. Parking lot right outside of the restaurant- good for busy nights in Pasadena. Reservations for dinner is recommended. read more

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Is it okay to patron a restaurant because you remember how delicious the desserts were? If your answer is a resounding "Yes" then Parkway Grill is one of the spots for you! Prior to dessert, may I suggest the filet mignon, chicken, or rack of lamb? Chicken on a menu at a place as refined as Parkway Grill can only mean one thing; it's good. The succulent, tender, meat was removed from our chicken like flesh from baby-back ribs. I'd say this chicken must have been running around in a field...looking carefully out of the wire fence at the green grass on the opposite side. So close to escaping, you can taste the hope of freedom in each bite. I'm from Colorado, so my eye is easily tempted by the rack of lamb. But this lamb doesn't taste how my grandmother would abuse it. The rack of ribs are perfectly crusted, seasoned, and paired with scalloped potatoes. Not one, not two, but three whole asparagus accompany the meal (It might as well have been parsley). The mild flavor of the lamb and cheesiness of the potatoes hit my tongue like a gentle massage on my shoulders; warm, inviting, relaxing. The forks are as close to shovels as you can get. Wish they were smaller! Eight dollar valet parking. Yelp buddies, I have a secret to share: You can ask for items off the menu at Arroyo Chop House next door (they are sister restaurants). It's okay to share these sisters, but not those of your girlfriend or wife. I said what I said. read more

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We came here for a birthday celebration. Still very good service, excellent food and amazing ambience. We will keep coming for our special celebration. read more

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Everyone in our family party enjoyed their steaks, which was impressive. All the steaks were 20yrs+ aged. Service was great on refilling hot waters to more. $8 valet takes credit card or cash. My senior dad who is pretty picky with his steak, actually ate all of his. Forgot what he got but he like how tender it was. The SO thought his 40day NY Steak was decent but nothing that great. Rest of the party thought it was good. None of the bread was dairy-free. Many ppl in our party enjoyed the bread with raisins. The reason we picked this place was due to being in Pasadena, not overly loud like other places, and decent. Also, they surprisingly had a last minute cancellation dinner reservation a week before. Bare in mind, this is the Saturday before Xmas so it's a busy night. A family member works in the area and tried all the steakhouses for work, and tried this place to RSVP. I think this steakhouse is worth revisiting for our family. read more

Upscale American food with plenty of premium beef and other meat options and some seafood too. Reservations are highly recommended You feel like you're dining in a lodge. A quaint homey atmosphere Sterling was an excellent server. He kept the pace of a very large party well even though he had other tables too. Everything was beautifully plated and included fresh ingredients There were no complaints about the main meal. They have a nice wine selection too The only lacking thing was the dessert. Although they were all lovely, the napoleon was a bit disappointing. The description of napoleon gave the assumption of a layered crispy crust. Not sure what you would call it Otherwise a thoroughly enjoyable evening read more

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12/10/25 Chef kiss! Alluring & tasteful, classic ambiance, spectacular & enticing food with impeccable service. Our staff Christmas get together met up here in Pasadena. Take advantage of the valet. Our reservation was set at 6:45 & we were seated promptly. Our server, Chris was a tad late but he took great care of us once he's taken our orders. For starters, Caesar salad, bone narrow, black bean soup & lamb chop "lollipops". Cocktails first, these arrived shortly, The table bread .& butter was tasty but I wish it was warm bread. The bone marrow was rich & savory. The lamb lollipop was a bit cold. The Caesar salad was amazing. I ordered the salmon because I was looking forward to the risotto. The salmon was cooked perfectly but the risotto was probably not quite cooked all the way through because there was some grittiness to it (perhaps the rice was not allowed time to cook through) I would have preferred it to be soft & creamy. I should've mentioned this to Chris but everyone had their dishes already & I did not want to wait for a replacement. One of our group member's Chilean Sea Bass was over cooked. & a server informed us & offered for something on the house while the dish is being prepared again. The Special Salad of the day was made very quickly & it was superb! All in all, it was a wonderful visit & we had a good time. read more

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Classic American fine dining. Came here with my family for an early dinner after a show at the Playhouse, and made a reservation online in advance. We split a holland America farms Bibb lettuce salad and the beet salad to start; the salads were on the small side and meant for 1-2. We also had the bone marrow and hamachi crudo; I really liked the crudo. For my entree, I had the Scottish salmon which came with a good amount of veggies and felt healthy. My sister really enjoyed her scallops and my mom was astounded at how large the whole ginger fried Louisiana catfish was - that fish could've been an entree for two. My dad had the short rib and we also had fries for the table, which were nice and crispy. For dessert, we split a chocolate lava cake which was a sweet way to end the meal. Valet parking is paid but there is some street parking available too. The ladies restroom was arctic cold, so just something to note. Service was friendly but not overbearing. Credit cards and cash accepted. read more

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The whole night from start to finish was beautiful. The server (mallicent?) was amazing . We started off with a couple drinks, moved on to oysters and the shrimp corn dogs . 5 starts for both. I got the Chilean sea bass which was so buttery and cooked flaky and perfectly pan seared. We also got the bone in filet, Oscar style with a side of the scalloped potatoes. I have never before had a filet bone in, the char was a beautiful perfect med rare.. very hard to come across that beautiful. The potatoes were cheesy, flavorful soft and crispy . The bernaise was homemade and tart and complemented so well with the lump crab meat. The service and ambience as well as the food was amazing. The hand wrote birthday card was beautiful. read more

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Not a huge fan at all but I do want to mention the positives: 1) Amazing valet staff:) 2) Fabulous ambience! 3) Delicious food! ----- This place has EXTREMELY SLOW service. I'm talking, 'eat before you come, because they will make you wait' speed. The owner also uses ChatGPT to write his Yelp review responses. See attachment for example. read more

Parkway Grill - ChatGPT is used by restaurant ti respond to Yelp reviews. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Short Review: A Smith Brothers restaurant and THE best American fare restaurant in Pasadena. Friendly staff. Great-tasting food. Mellow, soothing and comfortable ambiance. Great for date night or for the entire family. Long Review: I've been coming here for years, and frankly this is my go-to spot to come and eat. The food quality is always consistently good, and the service is consistent friendly enough that many times I come here by myself and eat dinner in the bar area just to relax after a long day. I never feel alone because the staff is attentive enough to make me feel comfortable but let me have my space. For many people who come here, this too is their second home. Well-sized and stocked kitchen with a variety of traditional and trendy American dishes that range from healthy to hearty. The restaurant is a nice size and can accommodate your large family outing, or if you fancy a quiet dinner with a friend I suggest grabbing a table in the bar area. There is a TV in there (no sound) that will play the sports game du jour and the regular wait staff will service you. The bar is full and the specialty cocktail menu and wine list is pretty modern. Highly recommend you make a reservation unless you come after 7:30, but they do a good job of trying to accommodate everyone. Get the Mary's Chicken, the Beet Salad, or the daily special. All are always fantastic! read more

I visit this restaurant to celebrate my 29 wedding anniversary celebration! So excited to come back and enjoy the delicious food and the great atmosphere this restaurant offers . John was exceptional waiter and helpful with his recommendations for the currently specials. We brought a bottle of white wine to drink with our meal and he was attentive to open and serve, our glasses were never empty.. The food was outstanding with exception of that lobster Risotto. We talk to the manager when he approached to us to check out how we were doing, and he immediately took it out of the table and offer a complementary dessert. He took the risotto plate off our check. From the valet Parking to the hostess to the waiter, and the manager our experience was the best. I definitely will come back . read more

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Food was amazing and full of flavor. The service was fantastic and the manager even came out to greet us. The location was a little loud but it was a full house the night I was there. I highly recommend it. read more

Parkway Grill - Short ribs - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Parkway Grill consistently serves incredibly delicious food and drinks, and their servers are truly fantastic! It's a place I feel comfortable visiting anytime, and I love sharing my positive experiences as a proud brand ambassador--beautiful exterior and lovely bar area. read more

Parkway Grill - We ordered the sea bass and the New York steak. Everything looks and smells amazing! - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Lovely location with easy valet parking. We enjoyed the creative breads basket, short ribs with vegetables and polenta, a clever salad with butternut squash, pepitas, and a delicious dressing and beverages from the full bar. It's a bit pricey, and can be loud. We appreciated the knowledgeable and attentive staff. I just wish I had more photos to share! read more

Came here to feast with a group and we got busy!! We got the ahi tuna tartare, the Linz Heritage Angus Bone-In Ribeye, Scallops wrapped in porcini mushrooms, and Tiger Shrimp Corndogs wrapped in a string made from radish! All were pretty good! Service was great and the ambiance was nice as well! Definitely a nice place for dinner! read more

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This wasn't my first time dining there, but this visit left me quite disappointed with the food. The service, however, was excellent, attentive, and flawless. Their wine list and recommendations were also good. But when I ordered the crab cakes, I was shocked to find bits of crab shell inside. I nearly choked on one piece, which was something I absolutely didn't expect. I was also startled by that experience. On top of that, the fish I ordered was dry and completely bland, making it inedible. After just a few bites, I gave up. I did let the server know, and while he kindly offered to have the dish remade, I no longer wanted to eat it. In the end, he responsibly removed the fish from my bill, which I truly appreciated. Still, for such a famous and long established restaurant, this was very disappointing. I can only hope it was just an off day, and that they'll improve on these issues. read more

It's a very classy restaurant with great services . The only problems I noticed is that the tables are small and there are way too many plates on the table ....for example a small bread plate and a sharing plate , not to mention cups ... a water glass and wine glass add four people and there was no room for the appetizers. It was really crammed .... We had to use the decorative table to house our extra unnecessary dishes. I also noticed not a single kid in sight ...so great place for a date night for adult only conversations. The food was amazing ! You have the option to request the menu from the chop house next door which is also associated with the Parkway Grill and order steak options as well as lobster, both of which we had and it was delicious. The one thing that I really thought was perfect in form of presentation and delicious, was the dessert . The prices were phenomenal! Dinner with a bottle of wine and dessert ... let's just say it we ate and left happy. read more

Parkway Grill - Pistachio Ice cream was phenomenal.... - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was very good. But it's very dark inside. One thing that was more was our neighbors were using foul language. Back to the food. It was excellent. The service was good. Just so you know, 1 glass of wine was $20, martini was $18. The cat fish was perfectly cooked as it should be at $57. The steak was perfectly cooked. We also ordered pepperoni pizza which was next level. We ordered it because one review said it was really good and they were spot on. I would return read more

Parkway Grill - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

We have been going to the Parkway Grill for decades. We just resumed eating out again last year. We try and live below our means, so having a nice prepared meal is special to us. Last night the Parkway Grill feel short. First of all our server Lenz was horrible. It took him over 15 minutes to open our wine we brought. The worst part we had to wait and hour, that's right and hour for the main course. That was all we ordered. The restaurant wasn't even busy. We thought we would order the halibut special, for 64.00 dollars each plate, very underwhelming. The fish had no flavor, presentation not inspiring. read more

Holly made this experience amazing celebrating with my wife and some of my closest friends! The food was some of the greatest and freshest I have experienced read more

Great Food, service, ambiance. Expensive but totally worth it. My third visit and never disappoints

Ambiance is fantastic love the aesthetic of the space. Traditional, warm colors and spacious ( you don't feel crammed in there). The service is great, very attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu able to answer all questions we had. The food selection is ample lots of options and the food was excellent. Everything we all chose was delicious from the appetizers to the entrees. So satisfying!!!! We will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much for a wonderful dining experience. read more

Margaritas crisp in a martini shell, And French 85s that sip so well. The bread alone could earn its fame, But steaks and scallops up the game. The beet salad? A perfect start, And crème brûlée plays its sweet part. Though table 76 is tough to score, The service shines--we ask no more. A Pasadena gem, no doubt-- With style and taste (if sometimes loud). read more

My friend and I also went to Parkway Grill on Thursday night as well. Their rib eye steak and pork dish were delicious. Excellent service. Great wine!!! Can't to visit again. Strongly recommended!!! read more

Trip Advisor lists Parkway Grill as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Pasadena. Since 1984, they have been consistency holding on to that title. The food is quite good and the service stands up. Also on the same grounds is the Royal Chop House, owned by the same company. With some time to kill, I flipped a coin. The choice was Parkway Grill. Sitting at the bar I ordered Crab Cakes, Charred Broccolini and a Petite Filet. The food was nicely prepared and the meal was great. The Crab Cakes were not greasy, the Broccolini was not soggy, and the Filet was a perfect medium rare. My server Nas was very friendly, and he made a couple of great drink recommendations. He has been working at Parkway since 1986, so he spoke with authority. Overall, the Parkway Grill has a very good product. However, I would like to see this place get a bit of a facelift. They opened in 1984, and the decor reflects that. Some minor changes would make a huge difference (the hanging lamps and the 'office club chairs'). But that's just my opinion. At the end of the day, the service and the food are what is important, and they excel at both. Also, there are no stupid hidden fess added to the bill. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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I pre booked my reservation prior to coming and advised I would be celebrating my anniversary'. Up arriving we were seated in a nice secluded area of the restaurant and they had a nice welcome anniversary card waiting for us. I brought a bottle of wine with me and the server immediately bright over an ice bucket, opened the bottle and poured us a glass. We ordered an appetizer of the crabcakes, braised short ribs, and a side of lobster risotto. The crab cakes and braised short ribs were amazing. Some of the best I've tried. The lobster risotto on the other hand was bland and did not seem like a risotto. The manager checked in on us and we let him know about the risotto and he immediately removed the risotto and offered us something else.. for dessert we opted for the molten lava cake, which was paired with a vanilla ice cream, and it was delicious. Definitely a nice place to take your significant other too or have a group of friends too. read more

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For the price I found both the service and the food mediocre at best. Errors in our order and the meal was not coursed properly (they brought me my main course as an appetizer, so I was done eating by the time the rest of my party got their food). Salad tasted like any old $15 salad except it was nearly $30. Sides were undercooked and bland. I didn't try the steaks but no one finished them or commented on them tasting good. Kind of unacceptable for a $400+ meal for 4. I'll stick to Agnes, Little Beast, Checker Hall, Hippo for that price point and way better food. read more

We had a horrible experience at this restaurant. The service was terrible and slow. Our food arrived 1 hour 30 mins after we ordered. The server wasn't very attentive and likely forgot to place our order. I complained to the manager, but she made an excuse that medium well steaks take 20 mins longer? Really?? I am not sure how she thought she could fool us but her behavior and lie just made me furious. Offered us dessert which i don't care for eating their boxed, frozen dessert they buy from some vendor. This restaurant used to be good. The quality of food has gone down tremendously and ridiculously overpriced. The $75 overpriced steaks we ordered was chewy, had no flavor assure you you can get better steaks at grocery store. My friend ordered fish which was less than 8 oz and guess what $62. This is nothing short of a major ripoff. The management and owner is greedy and should be ashamed. I will never dine here again. read more

Very Demure, Very Mindful little ole me had a cute little happy hour date (with myself) at Parkway grill. Arrived here around 6pm and came off the heels of a lovely afternoon in Pasadena. I had spend the afternoon at some other nice places like Nicks and Sorriso and wanted to continue the classy vibe so landed here for happy hour. I headed straight to the bar and had a great time. To drink, I had the french 75, super delicious, but it prompted me to get some food too. I opted for the lamb and they were very good. I spent about an hour enjoying my own company, talking to patrons at the bar and then headed out. This is the type of place to bring a date or a friend to impress. Very cute, Very classy, totally up my alley. read more

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Why only 4 stars on value..? Because that's not the goal, nor what you should be aiming for with an establishment such as this. That being said, we love visiting PWG, and at the holidays you're greeted warmly, with no pretentious attitude, much like your family. A fire in the fireplace, beautiful decorations, and a very wonderful experience overall. Our server, who was there a step before you realized you needed something, was a great guy. He listened to my stories, wasn't hovering, and the kitchen's timing was so spot on that you were never rushed, but never waiting. The dishes we ordered were, dare I say the word, just about perfect. When I described 'That perfect point between rare and medium-rare', for the lamb I ordered, it was exactly as I imagined it would be. My wife's scallops were so good she wouldn't allow even a taste. And she's the kindest person I know! The offspring selected pizzas which, by all appearances, were well received. Should they replace the corn dog shrimp with a traditional shrimp cocktail..? Yes. But that's the only gripe. Well done! read more

We have been here several times before to celebrate a friend's birthday dinner. We always enjoyed the food and drinks plus the ambience. Their cocktails are one of the reasons our friend chooses to keep coming back on his birthday. The food we ordered are pretty standard each time from crab cakes, lobster risotto to Tomahawk steak. This year we ordered a seafood tower and that was a disappointment. To be fair, they didn't have seafood tower on their menu just they said they would make one for us. The seafood tower was around $230 dollars and we were expecting a $230 worth of seafood. When it came, it was only a few oysters, prawns, tiny lobster tail and something else I can't recall anymore. It was just not up to par on our standard. Next time we would definitely ask first what does the seafood tower come with ! Overall, this is a great place to wine and dine. Super classy and food is amazing. Oh... I love the bread. read more

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This is a very nice restaurant, great food, nice atmosphere and excellent service. The costs are on the upper end ($$$). read more

Food took 1.5 hours to come out, we really didn't order that much We were charged for a bread basket that they automatically placed on our table without us asking, so one would think it's complimentary. Also one of the staff members dropped the ketchup cup and it splattered over half of the party with not as much as a sorry. read more

This restaurant is one of our favorites. The food,service and ambiance always top notch. Especially during the holidays they decorate it beautifully and elegantly. read more

We did not have a reservation, and the hostess was so friendly and cheerful, helped us out finding a place at the beautiful bar. Well, we're at the bar a very friendly bartender came over and asked if we're going to have drinks or appetizers or dinner as all were available. We had a little bit of both, we had a wonderful holiday experience with four of the La Cañada high school choir members come over and sing to us a holiday song. The decor, service and food can always be counted on to be the best. We will continue to return as much as possible a true Pasadena, staple, highly recommend.. read more

Parkway Grill is such a fave. The food is sinful, the drinks are dangerous, the venue is clean and the staff's attention to detail is incredible. My bestie had such an amazing time celebrating her birthday. Everything was beautifully plated and presented. The shrimp tempura on a stick is a must try if you've never been! The steak, the mash potatoes, and the espresso martini for dessert was everything. The dessert trio for the birthday girl was perfect for the photo! Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my besties birthday! read more

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I ate here over 20 years ago, but this review is based on my recent visit for my wife's birthday. My family and I came here to celebrate this occasion. The inside of this restaurant has not changed that much. It's still has a classic feel as opposed to the more modern feel restaurants. We began our evening with the Hamachi crudo and crab cake appetizers. The Hamachi crudo is so light, tangy and refreshing. The crab cake texture was nice and crunchy but I was not a particular fan of the sauce as it muddied the flavor of the crab cake for me. For dinner, I chose the Halibut special which was cooked to perfection. I enjoyed the taste of this and thought the spread that accompanied it worked well. My family also enjoyed the 40 dry aged NY steak and whole Branzino. For dessert, we shared the Crème Brule Napoléon and were treated to the chocolate lava cake for my wife's birthday. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the meal. read more

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Went as a guest to the Parkway Grill for the first time in several years. Let's start at the beginning. First of all the restaurant is very expensive. So you should expect the best. I had to wait 15 minutes for the waiter to offer me a beverage. My host had arrived before us so he had been served a drink and there was no followup. Now on to the food. I started out with a watermelon and tomato salad. The watermelon was great but the tomatoes were tasteless and not fully ripe. I also tried one of my friends oysters which were a little off. I had the filet for dinner and sent it back for more fire. No problem I thought. When it came back perfectly cooked someone had put a teriyaki type sauce on it. Yuch. I didn't say anything as I was a guest. The snow peas were great and the mashed potatoes were just OK. From now on I will stick to the Arroyo Chop House across the alley. read more

OYSTERS & OLD FASHIONS The ambiance and lighting here is nice, you feel transported to a classy steakhouse in Chicago. Our server was attentive and always came back to refill our drinks. Prices very reasonable for an upscale restaurant. Oysters were fresh and delicious! Hamachi Crudo appetizer too! Short rib dinner, scallops and their pepperoni pizza also very tasty. Dessert get their crème brulee napolean its sooooo good! Crispy flakey pastry puffs with the creamy cold napolean. We couldn't find a sitter and had to drag our double stroller with our two kids. Thankfully they were sleeping and the staff were kind and allowed us to park it at our table lol. I'll be back again! read more

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