My wife and I chose Parkway Grill for our anniversary dinner, and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was outstanding--elegant, welcoming, and perfect for a special occasion. The service was equally impressive, thanks to our waiter, Sterling. He was attentive without being intrusive, friendly, professional, and truly helped create a flawless dining experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional and clearly reflected both high-quality ingredients and expert preparation. We started with the Yellowfin Tuna appetizer, followed by the Tomahawk Steak with sides of broccolini and mushrooms. Every dish was delicious and expertly executed. Our drinks were equally memorable. The Revolver cocktail was outstanding, and the Indigo mocktail was creative and refreshing. Parkway Grill also went above and beyond to make our anniversary special, surprising us with a thoughtful anniversary card at our table. To top it off, Sterling brought us a complimentary slice of anniversary cake, which was a wonderful touch. We finished the evening with dessert and some of the best coffee we've had at a restaurant. Every detail was handled with care, making for an unforgettable celebration. If you're looking for exceptional food, outstanding service, and a beautiful atmosphere for a special occasion, Parkway Grill delivers on every level. We can't wait to return. read more

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Always dependable for a classic 5-star meal Great service Beautiful architecture and design Plated beautifully Well seasoned with fresh ingredients read more

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Good taste great and service too! Had a nice dinner with family Certainly will come back again! 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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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

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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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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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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Good food good service , I had the New York steak which was good and I had the mashed potatoes and for dessert I had the Lava Cake

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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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

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

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

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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Last night we had the most wonderful dining experience. The food was excellent, great ambiance , what truly made our evening special was our server Eddie. He was professional and caring. We loved it so much made future reservations. read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

I don't have much to say about it as it wasn't memorable. Service was slow and our server was MIA a few times. My ribeye was ok. I have to eat them cooked through and while the seasoning was good, but the texture was missing something. Sides were tasty (fingerling potatoes and broccoli). My wife's branzino was perfectly prepared and very tasty. Desert was good. The room is very nice. read more

Pricey but worthy. Food B+ Service B+ Ambiance A They have their own organic garden in the back of the lot from which they source their produce. 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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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

Such a beautiful restaurant. The service and the food do not disappoint. It's a must.

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

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

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

Parkway Grill - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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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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

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 celebrated our 28th anniversary and had a great time. This is our "go-to" place for special occasions. Our server, Anna, was very attentive and accommodating. My wife's menu choices were all delicious and pleasing to her. I ordered the deep fried catfish. It was perfectly cooked and more than scrumptious!!! We enjoyed a nice meal and were treated to a dessert to top off our anniversary meal. We will definitely be back. read more

Parkway Grill - A happy customer with a deep fried catfish. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Parkway Grill it's a great go to place for steaks another great food items. The restaurant itself is a decent size but it's not huge. There is a main dining area there's also an elevated area that's on the outside. There's also an outdoor air show area for larger parties. Overall the food is very good here. I've been here a couple times now. The scallops are very good, I ordered the ribeye last time and it was cooked to perfection. As for side dishes we got the scalloped potatoes and the grilled broccolini. Their pizzas are really spot on as well here so that's a great alternative on the menu. Reservations are always recommended and you should be able to find whatever platform they're on at the time. It's also probably a lot easier to valet your car here too since parking on Arroyo can be tough.. And about the valet attendants are amazing since the lot can get filled out fairly quickly they are able to work magic and shuffle the cars around. There is also street parking on the side streets and you may get lucky if you find a spot there. read more

I had so much fun here with my family. Everyone here was really accommodating. They helped me with a family friends wheelchair and even set us up at a table that's easier for us to move around at. My fav dishes from the night : Lamp lollipop: crispy goat cheese polenta croquettes, pine nut fig relish, pomegranate mint syrup- my mom's favorite dish and she normally doesn't really like lamb. Ahi Tuna Tartar-hass avocado, fresno peppers, fresh ginger, cilantro and pickled shimeji vinaigrette, housemade black rice crackers- THIS right here. I ate all by myself and did not want to share. It was soooooo good. All the flavors blended in perfectly with each other. I wanted to order another but didn't want to overdo it. Roasted Marys chicken :goat cheese mashed potatoes, figs, lemon butter - I typically don't order chicken at restaurants but I've been feeling a little bit tired of red meat, so went ahead with my chicken dish. Honestly, I was surprised by how good this was chicken was nicely flavored it didn't taste totally bland and boring. The table next to us ordered the fried catfish and I so regret not ordering this. Presentation was A+. Will def order next time. read more

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