I was desperately looking forward to trying this restaurant after I stumbled upon their yelp account under the "hot and new section" in the area. I would definitely suggest making a reservation first, not only because they are the new restaurant in town, but also because their food is genuinely to die for! We arrived promptly for our Saturday 6:30PM reservations; we were greeted and quickly ushered to our two top table. The interior is beautifully decorated with lots of warm woods, bright lights, and open bar& kitchen. Apps: Bison tartare - subtle and delicious take on a cold classic tartare, plated like art work with even black shallot ash to dust on each bite Oysters on the half shell - oysters were a bit on the smaller size, but they were quite sweet. What made it memorable were the tiny cucumber pearls and the scrumptious lemon sauce! Entrees: Sea bass - another stunning plate of food. The fish was deboned and pan fried whole, skin crispy& meat flakey. The fennel salad was simple and a great accompaniment to the fish Pork chop - I am always hesitant to order pork because the cookery tends to be overdone, but hands down THE BEST pork chop I have ever ordered in a restaurant. Not only was the pork grilled& glazed to perfection, but the creamy polenta with the rich sauce definitely made that dish. I adore the concept of this restaurant: farm to table cuisine; you can definitely feel that every dish they present you, each component has a purpose and place on the plate. Service: Each and every server we encounter was personable, accommodating, and well rehearsed in the menu knowledge. There was always someone there checking on us and clearing the table when needed. Every plate change, also came with a silverware change, which was so lovely and unexpected! Even when it came to bread and desserts, the pastry chef was the one who came around to chat with us and distribute the buns(the bread itself was crunchy on the outside and had a great chewiness and fluff on the inside / served with a generous smear of fresh butter - we asked for 3 orders of it cause they were that amazing) when we ordered our dessert, the pastry chef came to our table and wowed us once more with his flambé abilities and presented us with our baked California - the best way we could have ended the meal ! I cannot wait to eat here again since they are planning to open for lunch soon. A MUST MUST TRY!! read more

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Great service! We had a great time at the Arbour. We both ordered sea bass, the fish is very well cooked and juicy. Also had the dessert is yummy. read more

Atmosphere was great! Fun place to meet folks or get a drink! Bartender was cool! Draws good looking folks! Wait staff was great; but our actual waiter was meh! We asked for suggestions, but he said he was new, but had tried everything, and everything thing was good. No help. My pork chop was lukewarm and the little side dish, that looked like a tv dinner, was cold. My son in laws dish was not hot either. The waiter disappeared for long stretches and never talked to me, even after I paid the bill. Hence, this review. read more

My wife visits this restaurant frequently and below was her most recent experience..... I love the restaurant, wait staff, food. Wait staff always makes me feel like I chose the right place to eat. The food is always suburb; top notch. But tonight, for the first time I felt insignificant, belittled. Our reservation wasn't on the books as expected. It should have been. The asst manager, Mike, made me feel like I was at fault because he didn't have my reservation on file. He was aggressive, and stern with me. I had a party of four. What am I to do? Luckily a few of the staff recognized me as a local patron, and I stayed with my party until they found us a table. I can't express how belittled and insignificant that asst manager made us feel. I hope this is an isolated incident. Only time will tell. Be sure to confirm your reservation before going. read more

The Arbour is my new favorite restaurant. Oh my goodness. I have gone twice, and both times Paige was my server. She is so kind, and she is so helpful as well. The mushroom soup is to die for, and the shrimp penne is definitely worth calling home about. Today I had the steak, and it was exquisite, however, I would definitely recommend the penne for first time goers. The restaurant is beautiful, and it's definitely a hidden gem in Pasadena. Please go ASAP. read more

Came here the first time based on a friend's recommendation, specifically the chili with beef fat candle. I ordered that and the golden beet salad and they were both amazing and paired really well together. I was so impressed that I came back a week later on a date and got the Dover sole while my date opted for the strip loin. Once again the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The sides for each dish are so well thought out to really make the meal an experience. Sad that I was only in LA for a couple weeks, others I'd be a regular. read more

Love the fish dishes. The seabass and steelhead are perfectly cooked with crispy skin. The pairings such as asparagus and peas that come with the dish are also healthy. The garlic crusted chicken is tender but it could use more flavor as you can't really taste the garlic on it. The tasty asparagus soup is served piping hot and they offer warm complimentary bread. Overall, the Arbour has a lot to offer with delicious food, courteous service, free validate parking, and nice ambiance. read more

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This restraint has a great balance of flavor and ambient joy. The chef and waiters know their menu intimately and can describe all the items in detail. They also have a number of good cocktails that are flavored to very precise consistency. I usually eat the seafood salad for appetizer and follow with the chicken or the spiny lobster with risotto. If you want a fun ending, get the baked California. read more

The Arbour - Infused cocktails with cherry wood to make for a smokey old fashioned. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped by for an appetizer and cocktail before dinner and was so impressed!!! The cocktails were delicious (we got an old fashioned and Moscow mule) and the calamari steak. Can't wait to come back for dinner at some point. read more

The Arbour - Old fashioned with monkey shoulder and vodka Moscow mule - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just had a lovely dinner at The Arbour. We started with the raviolo and the loaded gnocchi. Delish! I had the pork chop on polenta and my friend had the chicken on fingerling potatoes both were delicious. But I would recommend the chicken breast. It was a bigger portion and more flavorful than the pork chop. Both meats were prepared using the sous vide method ensuring even cooking and a consistently juicy piece of protein. The blackberry with lemon curd dessert was refreshing and hit the spot at the end of the meal. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. He knew when not to interrupt the table conversation. He provided suggestions when asked but he also gave the reasons why he made that particular suggestion. His name was Garret... if you're so inclined, you should ask to sit in his area. It was a wonderful evening spent at The Arbour. read more

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I love the food and the service here!! Ashley and Dani always host us at the bar with smiles and great energy. My favorites are the shrimp penne and the potato croquettes! We will be back and enjoy being regulars! Thank you both for being awesome!! read more

The Arbour - Potato Croquettes - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great ambiance and simple, elegant dish presentations. The brussel sprouts salad is a surprising highlight on their menu.

Professional staff, excellent service and wonderful food. We are thrilled to have this restaurant in Pasadena- a world class chef and a beautiful restaurant. Go Ian Go! read more

I took my daughter on a dad-daughter date night and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I had a difficult time trying to find a nice wine to pair with my dish. Our server (I hate that I can't recall her name) suggested a wine and brought a sample to compare with the wine I chose. I had to admit that her selection was better than mine. The restaurant became busier after 6pm (when parking is free) but it's popularity is understandable. It's like a gem that not everyone is aware of and there is a part of me that hopes it kinda stays that way for my own selfish reasons. read more

Went here for thr first time for my husband's birthday, and WOW! The ambiance, the service and the food were AMAZING. The Brussels sprout salad, the oysters, the mushroom soup, the shrimp penne and the pappardelle were DIVINE! The Peter Vodka Tail was an unexpected surprise. Make a reservation and be prepared to love it all. read more

Best meal I've had in a long time! The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Come hungry because you will want to eat absolutely everything on the menu. read more

Matt bar tender 5 stars ! Ashley ?? Hesitantly gave her name and tried to make me dunk water that had baked in protein smell,, EGGS , and then when I ordered my second drink from MATH AFER JUST A CHAT , She pulled it way ! Management get back to Me ! Asap ! You have my #i call immediately after ! MATT MANAGEMENT ! Call asap read more

Boring menu, poor execution. Pretty atmosphere, but there are better meals within the block.

Honestly save your money. I got the popular spicy beef chili for $20 and wow. First of all look at the attached picture. Yup $20 gets you leftover scraps. Which brings me to my next point, the taste. It literally tastes like bland ground beef with garlic salt. So disappointing. However, the butter nut squash soup was pretty good. Again just not worth the price. read more

The Arbour - Spicy Beef Chili - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

I brought my bestfriend here to celebrate her birthday. Very nice charming restaurant. We came here on a rainy weekday so it was quiet. We tried the smoking duck (portion for 2 people) had a salad and steak tartare appetiser. The flavours are unique and presentation very creative. The server was aware it was my besties birthday and cordially presented our dessert with happy birthday on it. Thank you very much! It made it special. The chocolate mousse was okay. Nothing special about it but rather dry and dense. Though the presentation was beautiful. Parking is easy street parking when not busy. The restaurant is really big. They have a bar area inside, and more quiet areas. read more

The Arbour - Steak tartare - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great new restaurant in Pasadena. Was pleasantly surprised with each and every course. I wanted to try more items on the menu, so hoping that they may have a tasting menu in the future :-) We had the albacore and spicy beef chili with beef fat candle, both delicious. We opted for the smoked duck for two which was amazing. I usually won't eat the fatty portion of the duck breast but since it was perfectly rendered, the fat just melted in my mouth. For dessert, we got the baked California, wonderful! The ambience was rustic farmhouse and elegant. Hope to be back soon. read more

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To be completely honest this review has nothing to do with their food rather their unethical business practice. Long story short I made business dinner reservations for 7 people and when the bill came they had added 18% gratuity which I was aware of and agree with for such a large group However the issue came when our waiter gave me the detailed receipt and when I put my credit card down he took it and came back with a summary receipt which showed the food bill plus 18% tip combined, taxes and an extra line for tip. It didn't say additional tip but just tip. He also took back the detailed receipt so I could not see the 18% tip amount. I was pretty sure the tip was included but could not tell from summary receipt he gave. I asked him for my detailed receipt since I needed for expense report and he came back and gave me someone else's lower detailed receipt which was shady. After questioning him he brought back my real detailed receipt so I could see 18%. Had I not been paying attention I could've easily doubled up in the tip. Point is it was not apparent from summary receipt if tip was included or not and the waiter took away the detailed receipt. When I asked him for it he gave me a different receipt. I called the manager over and asked him if this is normal for them to take away detailed receipt and his answer was no. I also asked him why they don't label the extra tip as extra tip rather than just tip and his response was priceless; they have no control over what the computer prints out as if computers programs have a mind of their own I've dined at many nice establishments across So Cal and this is the first time I came across this. We went to another nice restaurant in DTLA as a large group and they specifically called out their 20% large group tip (which the waitress pointed as she gave us the bill and showed us on the summary bill) and showed us a place on the credit card receipt where we could put extra tip if we wanted. I ended up adding extra tip just for their service and transparency. If you want to make more money just be honest and transparent and serve good food. Don't try to fool people and think they won't notice. Shame on you guys. read more

Such a disappointing experience. We went to The Arbour last night for dinner with friends. We sat at the bar and had great drinks and excellent service. We were really looking forward to a delightful dinner. When our table was ready, I was making my way across the restaurant with my cocktail and there was a waiter headed straight for me. I smiled and said, "Excuse me" and he scowled at me like I was so much of an annoyance. Turns out, when our waiter approached our table, it's the same annoyed waiter! He was so rude, demeaning and hostile, he really took the shimmer off what could have been a wonderful evening with old friends. He refused to submit our appetizer order, insisting that we must be ready to order our main course. We asked him for a bit more time as we were enjoying our cocktails and conversation and really just wanted to have some appetizers and take our time deciding. He aggressively said, "Fine but I will not put in your appetizer order until you are ready to order your main course." Huh? We had to stop our conversation to read the menu and make our selections because as our friend said, "I'm afraid we won't get any food. We are hostages to this waiter." Throughout our meal he interrupted constantly, not being aware of customer cues when we were doing great or when we might need something. This is such a beautiful restaurant with nice ambiance and great food. The waitstaff or perhaps just this one, bitter, disgruntled employee needs to be trained or let go. He is a poor representative of the business. read more

Really nice atmosphere and great food. Our server was super nice too. We made a reservation one week in advance and yet had to wait 30 minutes. read more

Someone told me this restaurant was shut down after pandemic. I was so happy to find out they are still in business and great as always. My all time favorite is duck duo, risotto was perfect. Wine selection is decent and bartender defiantly know how to mix drinks. One of the best spots on Lake. read more

What a great addition to the neighborhood. We walked by multiple times when they were under construction and were super excited to finally have dinner here. We ordered appetizers, salads, entrees and deserts. All of them were delicious, even the salads, and I'm not a salad guy. I loved that the chef brought out our bread. Little things like that can definitely set the tone for the meal. I look forward to coming back again and again. read more

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We were a party of 7 persons for dinner. So, we had a chance to try a large variety of what was on the menu. Food was great! Bison tartare was very good. The duck dish for two was my favorite. Duck two ways is served under a smoky dome. The crispy black rice and creamy Swiss chard served with it was amazingly good. Had a taste of the perfectly cooked salmon. Lobster buccatini was delicious and cooked perfectly. New York strip was very flavorful. The only disappointment was the pork chop. For the price, the portion size was not worth it. Jeremy, our server, was wonderful. I would definitely recommend the restaurant and looking forward to going back. read more

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Great service! Vibes were good all around. From hostess, bartender, and our waitress! Would definitely go back again! read more

The food itself was good, the service wasn't bad either. But if you're here to celebrate any occasion like a birthday or anniversary, don't expect much any razzle dazzle from this place. We came to celebrate our anniversary and they gave us a little tiny piece of cheesecake, I mean it was pretty pathetic. Should of went to Alexander, they were very nice and generous there. read more

The Arbour is so cute and I am slowly falling in love with this place. I had two dinners here and both were work related so we had a set menu... the first time it was just okay but the second time was delicious and I will attach the menu choices!! The cheesecake was read more

The Arbour - Sorry but not good!! - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We've driven by this restaurant and area many times, not giving it a second thought. Friends wanted to try it so we decided to give it a try. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated. Not a huge menu but server was helpful in advice and knowledgeable about preparation. While deciding on our choices warm delicious rolls were served to us. We shared 2 Salads and an appetizer. We all chose 4 different entrees: roasted salmon, papadelle with pesto sauce, shrimp penne, and spaghetti with pink sauce. Entrees were brought to the table hot and very generous servings and were absolutely fantastic. Just enough sauce, lots of meat and shrimp in pastas. Looking forward to returning to try other items on menu. I'm sure we won't be disappointed. Owner came by our table to check if service and food was good which makes you feel glad you're there read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant with our friends for the first time on Tuesday. We really enjoyed the food as well as the atmosphere there. The complimentary garlic bread was so yummy. I ordered Bucatini Spaghetti and my husband had Papperdella pasta, both sauce and pasta were perfectly cooked. This is a great place to enjoy dinner with a couple of good friends. read more

My wife and I decided to head out of the Old Town area of Pasadena for dinner last night and were rewarded with a great experience at The Arbour. The bar was superb in their professional handling of beverages, including pouring glasses of red wine a bit early to allow the wine to relax and breathe before serving. The entree I opted for was the Duck Duo, perfectly prepared, well presented. My wife - with less of an appetite - chose the appetizer special, a beef pot pie that was also excellent. The service was attentive but not overly so as to make us feel like we were being handled or on a time deadline. This is a balancing act in which the staff at the Arbour excels. The Arbour has become yet another must revisit restaurant for us in Pasadena. read more

I've been here a few times and every time the experience with the servers has been awkward and uncomfortable. There is some tension or the feeling of tense undesired wanting to be there to do their job or something. The food is just OK. The ambiance is nice in the main room. I don't recommend dining in the front room. read more

I love this place! Food was amazing and service was excellent. The place was clean and great ambiance. Only thing that took a star off was because of their dessert. Our dessert baked california was disappointing. Our dessert was suppose to be flamed however the flame went out when it got to our table. The server took it back and the flame was out again before it got to our table. The marshmallow layer tasted bitter and burnt. Flavor itself was a bit odd. Aside from that, I would definitely come back again. read more

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This place is such a gem. A lot of LA restaurants have beautiful decor but struggle with truly delicious food. The Arbour is one of the few places in LA (especially at this price point) that is perfect in every respect - the staff is friendly, helpful, and professional; the drinks are strong and flavorful, but not too sweet; the ambiance is 10/10 with an open kitchen and a subtle yet luxurious feel; and last but definitely not least, the food is incredibly delicious. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and high quality. Do yourself a favor and try this spot. Or maybe don't, it's hard enough to get a reservation. read more

After frequenting this place since its opening, it's time to write a review. Overall, they are inconsistent in service and the food. Sometimes the food preparation was good/decent. Sometimes, ok, honestly, a lot of the time, food is salty. Too often enough, the food is overcooked from the fish to the vegetables. The veggies are soft/mushy. We have gone back many times wanting to give them a fair chance. It is time to move on. New Year's Eve, it's early, in fact, they just opened for the night, YET, again, service was lacking, food was overcooked and salty. It's time for a long break! read more

I went there last night with family for dinner. First off, the food is absolutely amazing! Every single dish was absolutely perfect. I had the chicken breast and wow! Best chicken I've ever had Secondly, the service was phenomenal. We had two kids with us under the age of 2 with us. My son is 7 months old and he was throwing tantrums and making a complete mess. Our server Jonathan was so great that he was even cleaning up after my son! I told him that he didn't have to, but he was sooooo nice about it. Definitely one of the best restaurants out there! read more

Came to The Arbour for my dad's birthday. Overall the experience was pretty good, service was nice and attentive, and the food was delicious. We got the bison tartare, half a dozen oysters, the duck entrée for 2, the seabass, and the baked California rum dessert. The oysters, the rice side on the duck entrée, and the dessert were the star of the show. The seabass and the duck were solid but I would say they weren't mind blowingly delicious or cooked in a way that made them stand out. I believe the rating deserves a 4 for it's solid execution and some outstanding dishes, but not every dish was executed with equal wow factors which is what I believe would truly bring it to a 5 star rating dining experience. If you're in the area looking to try some good farm to table options, The Arbour is a good place for you. It's also fun to celebrate special events because some of their dishes have smoke and light on fire for good entertainment and sensory stimulation hah. read more

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The food was very good. That was the best part of the evening. The hostess were very nice and respectful. The waiter we had was rude, arrogant and rushed us through our dinner. Tried more than once to give us a to go box for our dinners, even though we were still eating. Our cocktail were watered down and made incorrectly. We ask for a specific cocktail and apparently they were out of one of the ingredients. Instead of letting us know, they substituted the ingredient and made a completely different cocktail which we did not like. For the prices they charge, we should have been given better service. read more