Food is delicious and I like that the waitstaff is professional. The bartender made the best martini I've ever had. There's an old Hollywood glamour to this place. One thing that did annoy me... I made reservations early and was still seated out in the circus tent they added when outdoor seating was required in LA County. No one wants to huff exhaust fumes while they're eating an expensive meal. read more

Ambiance - lovely Service - excellent Food - shockingly disappointing - here is the deal - stopped in on 11/21 around 2:00 pm - sat at the bar. The bartender was excellent, very professional and friendly. I ordered the "CUBAN" comes with french fries and had 2 glasses of house chardonnay. I am still in shock that this restaurant does not know that a "CUBAN" is grilled or pressed. Yes, that is what makes it a "CUBAN" and not a pork sandwich. The pork was very good, flavorful and juicy and the rest of the ingredients were on point, however, it is not a "CUBAN" - either take it off the menu or start preparing it property and stop embarrassing yourself. For a "CUBAN" (actually a pork sandwich) with matchstick fries and 2 glass of house wine - $49.00 ridiculously expensive. read more

It's Dine LA Week! And since we had the day off and are fans of Pasadena and the Smith Brothers' restaurants, we decided to do lunch at another one of their restaurants. To date, we have been to Parkway Grill, Arroyo Chop House, and Vibrato Jazz and Grill and enjoyed each one of them. This place has more of a business casual feel, it's nicely decorated, lots of booths (which is great because the noise level is loud), and it's theme seems to be wall to wall photos of old celebrities and public figures. I even earned the title of ignoramus of the day, compliments of my better/smarter? half, because I could not recognize the goofy photo of the old guy over our table (I'll try to post that photo of the photo). Ladies beware -- there is also a creepy photo of a nude Burt Reynolds in the restroom. He is lying on a bear skin rug and it's difficult to distinguish which skin is his and which is the bears (not posting that photo, you'll lose your appetite!) Anyway, our server was very friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We had absolutely no problem with drink refills or check ins -- never once had to search her out or flag her down! My meal was from the DineLA menu -- cornmeal crusted trout and apple walnut bread pudding. I also added a cup of mushroom cream soup and shared fried onion strings with smarty pants who ordered meatloaf as his entree (not part of the DineLA menu). The soup was nothing special, and what's not to like about deep fried onion strings?! However, trout was delicious and had a nice lemony flavor. It was served with brussel sprouts dressed in bacon bits. Normally, I will devour these type of fancy brussel sprouts, but I just made some for dinner the night before, and the serving of trout was quite large, and I still had dessert coming! What's a girl to do?! Sorry sprouts . . . My husband said the meatloaf was ok but he could make better (really? I have never seen him cook anything, microwave yes, cook no!) But I know what he means (I could make better or Trader Joe's). The bread pudding dessert was wonderful! I am such a fan of bread pudding these days, and this one was what one dreams of -- warm, rich, gooey sweetness that makes you want to roll out of the restaurant and onto the sofa with a blankie and a good book or nook or kindle. So overall, the brothers did not disappoint at this location. We enjoyed ourselves enough to come back, especially because they have a great looking filet mignon burger and good lookin chips at the bar. read more

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First time here although it seems to be a popular classic around these parts. I even had friends that used to come here for happy hour. There is a nice little cozy bar with complimentary housemade potato chips for your bar sittin' pleasure. But the bar small, so I would imagine seating may be limited at happy hours. The menu had nothing exciting or unique. But they don't claim to have anything unique, but instead brag about offering good American comfort food. But it's pricey comfort food. So if it's all about American classics, then I guess a Cobb Salad and Chicken Pot Pie is the way to go. The chicken pot pie was good, but not exactly pretty. It was in a shallow soup/salad dish with a layer of pie crust across the top. Our crust was raw in the center. When I went to the restroom, I saw another table that had charred crust. Inconsistent, or did they ask for extra cooking? There was no bottom crust, which always makes me feel cheated, but it was otherwise good. It tasted like Swanson's but in a good way. The vegetables were better texture and quality of course, and the chicken was actual shredded pieces instead of those weird processed "chicken squares". So I guess maybe the gravy just had that nostalgic taste. Since I shared the cobb salad, they split it in two dishes for us. My half came out to $8 and it would have been worth $8 if they had just put in more greens. There was hardly any lettuce, so it seems like a small bowl of salad toppings. The greens are the cheap stuff. Be generous! Make it seem huge and way worth the money! I could see myself coming back for a drink and enjoying the cozy atmosphere. Maybe a classic snack like mac and cheese. Expect basics on the menu like meatloaf, grilled salmon, burger, beef stroganoff, ribeye, classic martinis. read more

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Thursday evening. Haven't been there since before Pandemic. What happened to excellent meat loaf . Wife ill all night. Did you change the menu? Or cheap Hamburg. Getting less, paying more. My prime rib & salad excellent. read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. The food and the ambiance was great but the service was horrible, and not from the server but more so with the manager, The other night we were enjoying a friend's birthday when I believe her name was Erica had stopped by our table and made some very unpleasant remarks while we were enjoying our dinner where we felt rushed and forced to leave sooner than expected and I was looking forward to the special dessert of the night. Sadly we will not be back again and it's such a shame to because I love the old fashions here but she really needs to work on her people skills and get retrained until then I have spread the word to friends and family to beware of management! Very Disappointing, your food can be top notch but it means nothing if you are getting treated poorly! Get it together Smitty's!!! read more

Terrific, food great ambience incredible service with prices to match $$$$ love their martinis!

Attention to all you foodies and lovers amazing great service. THIS IS THE Best place ever!! Their food/drinks/desserts, everything, is ON point! Service 5+Star....We love you Johnny!! This Italian, Loving, home cooking, loud family will always give credit where credit is due. Smittys IS THE PLACE for fine dinning in the LA/Pasadena area. Dress up dress down, all are welcome. P.S. best chicken pot pie on the planet !! Thank you Smitty's family!! From our hearts to yours. read more

Great. We expanded the group and they accommodated us comfortably. Great food and great service as usual.

We use to be regulars at Smitty's. That was BK...before kids. I love to come here around the holidays because the decorations are so pretty. I have never had a complaint about the food, the drink, or the service. And neither has the hubs, which is saying a LOT. You have to make a reservation, otherwise you might be waiting a while if it'S a weekend night. But the good news is that the bartenders are great and they offer yummy homemade chips at the bar! Once you sit down, you gotta get the cast iron corn bread. I have dreams about this bread. It is so delicious, you will not regret all the calories and carbs you are consuming! as for mains, I have had a variety of the offerings. I always split the wedge salad with hubby...then move on to MEAT. The prime rib is always good (they are the owners of Parkway Grill and Arroyo Chop House, so you know the meat is top notch). The fish is always fresh. The American comfort food is very.....comforting, especially the burger and the chicken pot pie. The last time around, my hubs decided on this special appetizer that was to.die.for. It was a calamari filet that was stuffed with crab meat and had some special sauce on it. I can only say I should have ordered it as a meal because it melted in my mouth and the combination of flavors was amazing. But I say again, this was a special so I'm not sure when/if it will be on the menu again. I ended with a filet. The steak was perfect but I wish that there had been some veggies to go along with the mashed potatoes. Note--add veggies to your steak plate please, Smittys! Minus one star because while our server was well versed on wine, she didn't know anything about gluten free options and didn't make any recommendations to my friend on that front and in fact, couldn't even tell us that the cheesecake had a crust on it. With all the gluten free eaters out there, it pays to know better. There is street parking or a valet in the back and I recommend the Meritage wine, delicious! read more

Was craving Mac N Cheese... and wanted to try someplace new because... I yelp. So me and JR C came here for my Mac N Cheese craving. SERVICE: Service was actually good. Leslie came by often to check on us and it was her first week on the job. Very nice. The manager came and talked to us. I thought that was nice. Now... the food... :/ FOOD: Mac N Cheese w/ Ham - I was craving some Mac N Cheese like crazy and... was sorely disappointed. I know it wasn't truffled but I knew it'd had to be good cuz Mac N Cheese. The flavor was just bland. I felt like I was just eating plain cheese and noodles. I wish they added more flavors or more cheeses (if they added pepper jack cheese - I think it'd add flavor) but it was really just bland. Chicken Pot Pie - This was better than the Mac N Cheese, but It was very soupy. I cut to get a slice and it was just west and fell apart when I placed it on my plate. The flavor is alright, but the broth should had been thicker. I wish they also added more other stuff into the pie other than chicken. I've had good chicken pot pie before... mmm... The benefit of the food is the size. They are huge but very flavorless. LOCATION: Really awesome location and ambiance PARKING: Street read more

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Have been here a few times. Food was delicious, service was great, and prices were reasonable. Thanks!

Read a ton of reviews before picking a place to celebrate my fiancés 40th bday and step-sons 21st. Planned a night of a show at the Ice House comedy club just down the street and wanted a nearby upscale restaurant to dine before the show, SMITTY's was the place! The service and food were both equally amazing. It was the beginning of an awesome evening. We all ordered different meals, from seafood to steak and salad, it was all delicious. The servers were so attentive and gave the birthday boys a beautiful orchid ...which I kept for myself lol. Bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus. The bar menu was great. We had a nice merlot, scotch, and champagne ...every drink was just as good as the next. To end the night they served the guys birthday ice-cream that was devoured in minutes! Cant wait to visit again! read more

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Sure Smitty's has great steaks and prime rib, but have you tried their burgers? I've been here a few times with friends and colleagues for lunch and their burgers are undeniably outstanding. My personal favorite is their Smokehouse burger. This whopping bad boy is packed with great flavors, juicy and so delicious. The mild sweetness and tanginess from the applewood bacon and rattlesnake sauce truly elevates the flavor of the burger. For a more perfectly crafted and ridiculously good burger, their fillet mignon burger is sumptuously seasoned and topped with a slightly uncivilized pile of blue cheese and fried onion straws. The rich, complex flavors and complementary soft textures will leave you smiling in sure delight and sinful joy. Like all good steaks and burgers, overcooking the meat is sacrilege so make sure to ask for medium. Burgers and sandwiches come with a side of fries or can be substituted for other side items. The cream spinach and coleslaw are superb. No reservations or in a hurry, just sit at the bar for quick service and enjoy their addictingly good homemade potato chips with a nice cold beer or beverage. They even have a few TV's for watching the game. If sitting at the bar doesn't sooth you, there sophisticated and cozy dining area are perfect for lunch meetings, anniversary, birthdays or any occasion. Groups are welcomed, but seating is limited. Reservations highly recommended. Parking - back garage or street. read more

I had the Lake Superior Whitefish and it was just ok. The fish was a little soft and mushy. It was seasoned nicely though. I ordered this dish because there were a couple of raving reviews of the whitefish. I'm guessing the Whitefish I had probably wasn't as fresh as what these other reviews had.I wish I had ordered something else. I also had the cornbread and it was also ok. More crumbly than moist. It was also pretty heavy for an appetizer so it was like eating a cake before dinner. The Service was pretty good. This is an update 2 days after my review was posted. The owner, Greg Smith, responded to my review and was very concerned about my experience. This speedy response speaks highly for this restaurant! Thank you Greg Smith for addressing my review. Yelp is awesome!!! read more

Smitty's Grill - Lake Superior Whitefish - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came for DineLA $39 dinner menu that comes with a soup of the day, appetizer, entree, and dessert. SMITTY GRILL SALAD - chopped romaine with cranberries, cucumbers, and cornbread croutons - nothing special except the croutons BONELESS SHORT RIB - comes with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed zucchini veggies - the short rib was tender and accompanied with a gravy-like sauce - the mashed potatoes were ok and not too buttery - overall, decent dish but nothing to rave about DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE - moist and not too decadent - I did enjoy the chocolate creme but resisted since it's a new year and I had made New Year Resolutions... SERVICE: a bit lacking. Maybe it's because it's Dine LA or just a busy Saturday. We had made reservations for 8:00pm but were not seated until 8:20pm. After we had ordered our food, it took about 30 minutes for our food to be served. One of my friends ordered the Petite Filet medium but received well-done. Another friend also had the short rib but hers was cold and dry. We didn't get our waters refilled until the end of our dinner. ENVIRONMENT: the main dining area may be pretty loud since the bar is also very close by and many tables in a tight place. The lighting is a bit dim that sometimes it was hard to read the menu. The back outdoor patio is nicely decorated. Overall, good bang for your buck Dine LA menu. The other appetizers (Cheese bread and bacon and cheddar dip) were large enough to share amongst 3 people. I'd be surprised if anyone could finish it all themselves. The service and quality of the food was ok. Can't complain about valet parking being FREE though. Nonetheless, not likely to come back as there are other places in Pasadena with superb service and food. read more

Smitty's Grill - Boneless Short Rib - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Durr, I dun likes my pot pie and sum of dat rang'a'dang meat loaf, but I just can't help but to always compare these places against your good ole fast food chain for the staple American foods, and that's Boston Market. I had the meat loaf which I thought was jus' aiiiggght, but I was content with it even though I was fantasizing about how I could have had the rough equivalent for under $10's at Boston Market. The pot pie adhere's to the adage bigger is better cuz it came in the biggest, yet deceivingly shallow bowl because us American's just love big. Forget that the edge was all crust cuz that sho' don't matter cuz did I tell you that it was BIG! Like Francine/Jessyca said the crab cakes were "deep fried ball of crab".... well said. All the food is solid for your typical vittles, but it's not stellar although I'll have to go back for a second help'n' to really get down to the nitty gritty for the down-low on how this place really stacks up. In the mean time I'll head on over to BM for some cheap eats. read more

I wanted to like Smitty's. It came highly recommended and it always seems filled to capacity whenever we've passed by. But after trying both the Prime Rib and the Ribeye I'm a bit underwhelmed. They both came out overcooked, overly dry, and lacking in taste. It's as if I tried to cook these. Sure, I would still eat it, but I definitely wouldn't pay someone for second-rate fare. The sides were alright, but when you come out to a place like this you expect more of the entrees. When you have as many options for grilled items, you can definitely better than Smitty's. read more

Braised short ribs & prime rib. Winter squashes/ asparagus veggie side. Delicious. Large portions. I was initially peeved they forgot our appetizer-- skillet corn bread but the salads & meals were more than enough food for two. No teeth needed for short ribs, flavorful--tangy. Prime rib did need some incisors action & mastication. It's an a-ok dish. Crowded for a Thursday night-- no power in nearby neighborhoods so lots of locals were indulging in their comfort foods. Fallen trees & winds reeked havoc...thank goodness some solace can be found @ Smittys! read more

I just had the most amazing meal ever! Baked whitefish wit soft mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. The front patio was the perfect setting for this amazing California meal. Unfortunately the pesky flies outside ruined my vibe. Do you know how hard it is to try and eat a delicious meal while shooing away flies??? So annoying! So gross!! Aside from that our server was great, very kind. I will definitely be back because I love this place. I just wish next time maybe they can put out some citronella candles...something...please!! Oh ya, try the moscow mule..it's the best in Pasadena! read more

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Two words "Corn Bread"! It comes in it's hot iron thingy...and I'm sure it's full of butter. I had dinner here for the first time earlier this year after my last visit which was a million years ago (2 actually). I used to work in Pasadena and frequent this place. The corn bread was exactly the same as I remembered it! The steaks were good and the sides were awesome as usual. But one bad thing happened. Wine...I ordered a bottle of pinot or cab, I don't quite remember, but it was bad. The bartender came back to tell us their whole batch of this was bad and so I ordered something else. On my way to the restroom I noticed their wine storage...and made an assumption. Certain wines (normal table wines) were not being stored correctly. Hence the wine went bad. -1 star for that. read more

One of my favorite places in Pasadena. Best fish and salad! Definitely great for all occasions!

We were enjoying our dinner this evening, and before we finished our meal we were asked to leave the restaurant as it was reserved for other diners. The waiter had just returned to take our dessert order, but the manager told us 2 minutes prior we needed to take our dessert to go. We were entertaining a couple from the UK, and this was terribly embarrassing. Food was good, but management needs some training. read more

*sigh* Diet fails again. My friend took me here for dinner just because and I have to say it was an amazing dinner. Got seated in this booth that's awkwardly large but it gave us a lot of table room for all of the food we ordered...oh brother. The waitress was so patient with us because we kept talking and didn't look at the menu! She kept coming around to check on us but wasn't rushing us. So sweet. I ordered some salmon special with veggies and he had the crab salad. Both were SO GOOD and fresh!!! The true star was the corn bread...holy moly. It's served still in a skillet and is perfectly sweet and savory. Onion strings are amazing and the creme brulee...HEAVENLY!!!! The restaurant is soooo dark so it's kinda dangerous walking around or maybe just because I wore 4 inch wedges. The crowd is a bit older but it's a classy joint. We were the last people to leave - we shut the place down. oopsie. read more

Smitty's Grill - Salmon special with spinach and broccoli - American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The first thing I noticed about Smitty's menu, I wanted to try almost everything listed. That says a lot already. Our server was awesome and very accommodating, even comping us the corn bread b/c my friend wasn't a real cornbread aficionado. We tried the corn bread (a must), ahi tuna (okay), short rib osso bucca style (yummy, fall off the bone), macaroni & cheese with ham (good), and a tasty dessert that I liked but can't seem to remember whatsoever. This place is a definite do-over. read more

I have enjoyed Smittys I ever since it opened. The food is excellent and the ambience great.

terrible food terrible drinks they couldn't get the steak right. we had to and it back 3 times. we ordered sides for the whole table but they put the sides in the same plate as the main course. drinks were watered down and very bland. couldn't get a simple margarita right. will never go back read more

Came here few times for company lunch also for Restaurant week. A bit fancy for lunch but companies treat I don't mind! Great for group gatherings and I love their outdoor patio seating a lot of natural lighting. I was a bit disappointed of the chicken pot pie as it was hyped up on Yelp. First of all its a huge portion for one person so make sure to share. The chicken was a bit dry for me. The Cornmeal Crusted Idaho Rainbow Trout was moist but a bit salty for me. Funny everyone but one person ordered this at our table so we weren't able to taste the different food options on the menu for Restaurant week. read more

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The food was good, service was a bit spotty at times and seems a bit expensive. It is more of a special occasion kind of restaurant, I recommend more for that than a random night out. Food was very good! read more

Unbelievable meal, ambiance and service! I never go with a choice from the specials but Moises describes a Kansas style Steak and it was probably the best steak I've ever had. Meatloaf was excellent and the creme brûlée and butterscotch pudding just blew me away. Great service from Moises too! I can't wait to go back! read more

Not impressed with anything. My family, party of 8, went there on a Saturday with reservations. We were seated promptly and sat on the patio. The ambiance was nice but that is all the good I have to say. Our waiter was almost non existent and could not be found. It took almost 30 min before he can and took our order. Then our food took almost 45 minutes to come out. All the dishes ordered off the menu were just mediocre or not great. The two specials that were ordered were the best thing. They are trying to be fancy home style, hearty meals like pot pie, meatloaf, fried chicken, etc, but none of them were good. The fried chicken was cooked really well and moist but had no flavor. The pot pie was like a slightly thickened chicken soup and just tasted like pepper. The meatloaf was soggy, if you can believe that. Most of the time people over cook it and it's dry. This one was just strange and not good. The manager offered to bring a sauce or gravy but more liquid was not going to solve the issue. Not sure she was listening to our issue. They comped us a free dessert, apple tart, which was decent but did not make up for the long wait time, lack of service and just sub par food. read more

Wandered here for lunch when the line was too long at nearby Lemonade. Parking: parked in a nearby garage We were seated quickly. The decor is old school and the crowd was older (45-60) for lunch. (Funny side note, my date said there were naked pics in the men's restroom; like 1950's era) I had a glass of white wine and the Smitty's Salad: Good. Date had a beer and the Grill Steak Chili: He loved it. Lots of comfort food on the menu; however, I did think it was overpriced. read more

Food, service and venue are great. We love Smitty's and love going to dinner. We were there tonight and had a great waiter and a wonderful experience. Great food and a great dinner. read more

Bar Service = Excellent Fish = Very good Ambiance = Great Free Chips = Cool Cheese Cake = no thanks read more

Nice dinner (4.5 stars) Smitty's Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena. It's a nice local eatery. We always make Open Table reservations, and end up street or a few blocks away for parking. We often are seated within minutes after checking in, and we love Judy, a wonderful server. Of course we start with cocktails: Grey Goose Cosmo, and Moscow Mule. The bread is delicious, with soft butter. The salads were nice: blue cheese and ranch. We each got a glass of Mary Edwards Pinot Noir with dinner. Between the lobster and sea bass, dinner was delicious. The lobster came with asparagus and spinach. The sea bass came with mashed potatoes and spinach. The sea bass was delicious, and lobster was delicious. Luckily Judy grabbed the wine bottle and poured nice full glasses for us both. It was a wonderful dinner, and no room for dessert. Yes, it's definitely worth coming back. read more

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My husband and I are on a stay-cation- we live in South Pas and went all the way to Pasadena for our trip- staying at the Langham. We decided to make this a tourists visit by going to all the best known places thus Smittys. What a bad decision! I have been here a handful of times over the years and its been unremarkable- I understand the draw for the staunch older Pasadenian crowd- really basic dishes, great wine list, crabby bartender. We were one of the three tables been served. There were a couple of servers and at least 4 users. It took us forever to order drinks, then even longer to place our order. I ordered the Smitty's salad which was shrimp, green beans, lettuces, blah blah blah- the shrimp was frozen and the ones that were barely thawed were tasteless. The dressing seemed more sour than a vinegarette should be and the tomatoes were mushy. I sent it back and got the crab cakes which were nothing like to ones you see posted here. They were cocky pucks that were also frozen/defrosted. TERRIBLE! For the prices they charge, they should be ashamed of this quality of product! My husband had the prime rib and it was nice but the baked potato seemed to be a couple of days old. He asked for additional horseradish and waited and waited and waited until a user came brand I asked him for it. It came promptly and he apologized profusely. Mind you this entire time there was no sign of our server ERICA. None. She was MIA for at least 20 minutes. when she finally made the rounds to our table after chatting up a "regular" my husband ordered dessert and a macchiato. again, we waited and waited and waited when she brought the dessert, it was melted and had mad a mess over the side of the dish onto a plate. At that point I mentioned my frustration for her delays and she immediately apologized with a very stern voice and was actually super intense. i asked her about the coffee and she acted like I have just reminded her, like basically I saw the light bulb above her head. She immediately went to the bar tendered and yelled for a cappuccino. ZOIKS! It arrived and we said nothing... Later the manager came over but at that point the damage was done- this person could care less about taking care of us. The bus staff was exceptional and they should be the servers, to be honest but lets be real, they want what they think is a cute lady. Thi\e biggest shame is that we are on a staycation...we know of and frequent so many great restaurants in the area. The choices are unlimited and because of COVID we wanted to keep our money in our community and help out local business. This was such a huge disappointment! I have some good memories here and have brought out of owners here because of the Smith brothers legacy and reputation in Pasadena but I am so sorry that I have to make this review in the hopes that management will truly be more aware and insure that customers are taken care of. read more

Just ordered food for delivery. They obviously do not understand time for decent meals. Do order for delivery. And they charge 7 dollars to deliver 3 miles. Just crazy. I am a frequent patron to Parkway and Chophouse. Makes me wonder if I can order from them. Greg Smith needs to tighten up his service ! Or stop delivery read more

As with all restaurants Smith Bros have had, service was exceptional going back as far as the Reflections days. Was by myself so sat at the bar, had a couple drinks and the Chicken Pot Pie. Needless to say, this will be on my go to item in the future! Generous pour, tasty food, warm atmosphere, can't ask for much more than that. read more

Came on a whim with a few co-workers. We wanted to stay local and since its down the street from our workplace, we decided to walk and check this place out. Apparently you have to make a reservation (oops!), but luckily the staff had an extra table available just in case something like this occurred. I loved the ambiance of the place, dim lighting and a very classic feel to it without being obnoxious ( if that makes any sense). We were seated in a semi private area, were there were maybe only 3 other tables. I didn't mind it, it still gave me the busy restaurant feel, with a splash of sophistication; perfect on a Saturday evening. We all ordered some sort of burger/sandwich. Erika and I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, Tanya the smokehouse burger, which looked so good, and Paulina, the Turkey burger. I was so annoyed by my own health, because I ultimately couldn't enjoy my meal. I had a scratchy throat for the past couple of days and I knew if I had anything spicy, I would immediately go into cough attack mode (why me?). That is exactly what happened :-( . I had a small piece of the pork and it started the madness. I had to send it back. The waiter ( who was such a cutie btw ) swiftly took the dish back and had them make me a turkey burger instead. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Okay lets talk about management! We weren't seated a good 10 minutes before we were greeted by a strapping young lad of a man who I swore looked like Superman's Clark Kent sans the glasses. So handsome, polite, and attentive. Him being handsome was enough for me, but what do I know? I'm just a woman who has a soft spot for good-looking men. He looked like he just wrapped filming an episode of Mad Men (swoon). He gave us a very warm welcome, and when I sent my dish back he came over to see what was wrong, That's what I like to see, hands-on management. Price: eh I tend to be frugal at times, but I don't mind paying for a delicious meal. I'd say everything looks to be reasonably priced. I want to try the pot pie next time. The only thing I didn't care for was the party of 10 that came into the room very loudly and stayed loud, but that had nothing to do with the restaurant. read more

Smittys is great. Great service wonderful bar and the atmosphere is great, pure old Pasadena the bar the booths or sit at the open kitchen. Nice people. read more