My husband planned a surprise date night for us here a couple of weeks ago and he was right on the money as I've been wanting to go back here to try out some of the other dishes. We went on a Saturday night and the place was busy but not too crazy. Our server "Pasta," was absolutely amazing!!! Super friendly and attentive which we always appreciate. We decided to start off the night with the Yellowtail Crudo and the Farro Salad and they were both DELICIOUS. The fish was very fresh and the salad was so refreshing as it was a hot day. For entrees, I was honestly kind of bummed they didn't have the lobster spaghetti on the menu anymore so "Pasta" suggested I try the Crab Pappardelle and it did not disappoint. The pasta was made fresh and there was plenty of fresh crab meat along with sweet cherry tomatoes. YUM! My hubs got the NY Strip Loin and it was so tender. He loved every bite of it. For dessert we shared the Cheesecake and it was so light and to our surprise they offered us another dessert on the house! The service is just so amazing- I will be back time and time again! read more

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Wow, what an A+++++ experience! The food was delicious...my husband and I had the farrow salad, an appetizer pasta dish with a spicy sausage, and for the main course the Ribeye for two. And don't pass on the yummy dessert...forgot the name but its a marshmallow type almond ice-cream. Adam, our waiter was fun, engaging, timely and overall awesome! We will be back. read more

They are really starting to get their pre-pandemic groove back! Lots more menu options (including, for spring, their stellar white asparagus soup with basil oil), lots more seating, and more creativity on display again, such as lemon foam topping veggies and duck cooked two ways. The service was the low point, with the waiter acting like he was trying to rush us out the door the whole time. (But as my companions pointed out, that's usually better than when the staff forces fake friendliness on you.) Keep up the good work, Arbour, we're rooting for you! Update 11/3/21: This place is a go-to, and I've written about it many times, so all I want to add this time is that when we requested a wine that was no longer on their list, but that we had enjoyed many times before, they looked for it, found it and brought it out for us at the same, reasonable price it's always been. Great service, oh, and a shout out to their always fantastic seasonal soups, which I never skip--this time, wild mushroom--yum! read more

If you or anybody in your dining party has food allergies BEWARE! We were a party of six that went for the Easter brunch. We were told by the owners upon booking the reservation that our family member with food allergies could order from the regular menu. That did not happen as promised. No other menu was made avaialable that day as promised and all our family member could eat was a bun despite being charged for the $55.00 per person brunch. The waitress saw the notes regarding the food allergies but said no other options were available. She was apathetic despite my concern. The manager also made no exceptions and also knew about the allergies. I reached out to the owner to discuss what happened despite the guarantee of other menu options being promised. She kindly offered to have us back for a lunch. That would be food only and drinks separate. In addition, they are only opened for lunch on weekdays. We cannot make lunch during the work week with our schedules. The cost of the Easter brunch and the additional mandatory gratuity of over 30% we paid exceeded $500.00. A weekday lunch offer for a party of six without beverages was a lot less expensive than what we paid for Easter brunch. Our family member with the food allergies does not wish to go back after how he was treated. I reached out to the owner to let her know we would not be going back and she told me that she was sorry to hear that. She said they try their best and she left the offer out there if we changed our minds. She did not admit they made a mistake and that is what really seems wrong. It was definitely an uncomfortable dining experience for our entire party and it negatively impacted what should have been a joyous occasion. In addition, there was another customer who was served food he was allergic to at the table next to us. The waiter apologized and offered him a different menu. Our waiter didn't offer to do that. Why the owner covered for her and won't admit that was a mistake is what really bothers us. read more

Nice place, good service... except that everyone in our party thought their dishes were too salty (including the beet salad!). Maybe we just caught them on an off night. read more

Wonderful place to grab a drink, celebrate a special occasion or even just a nice meal. The owner is so hospitable to guests, and clearly there are many regulars. The food was perfectly done, and the staff is very attentive. Had a wonderful post engagement dinner, and this restaurant made it an extra special day. I also should mention the portions are generous! read more

A surprise delight. The Tuna and Lasagna were delicious. It was packed for lunch - service was great and attentive but it did take a while for food to be delivered, although it was a pleasant change. read more

I've only been for happy hour, but the ambiance is lovely. The burger and fries are good, the shrimp penne is good but too oily, and I'd love to try the sweet potatoes next time. Red wine was nice! read more

Nasty rejection at the door. We arrived for our reservation 10 minutes early, they were not busy. We had our 8# service dog with us. First they objected to his not having a proper vest Then they said they did not allow dogs even on their patio outside. We had told them when we made the reservation that we had a service dog ... Not nice! read more

A late review but well worth it. My family and I came here for a Mother's Day dinner. The staff was extremely welcoming and sweet. Our waiter, who's name was Pasta, was entertaining and funny. He explained everything so well. The whole experience was delightful with such flavorful food and amazing dessert. I would come back again for sure! read more

The Arbour - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My husband and I came here for Valentine's Day. They had a special Valentine's menu - our selection consisting of an endive/artichoke salad that left us wanting the recipe. Never has a salad captured my attention so much! We had 2 entrees - the filet mignon and the duo duck, and both were scrumptious. It was hard not to scarf them down! A warm shredded brussel sprout salad accompanied the steak with a beet purée - wow! My husband always says he doesn't like beets, but we were fighting over the purée! And the duck was to die for with juicy meat and crispy skin like it should have. Waiting on the chocolate mousse dessert now, with high expectations! read more

Wow what a great lil spot. Tried the goji berry fizzy drink and it was tasty and refreshing! Also we tried the cheese plate. Unique cheeses that did not disappoint. Super cool ambience and the service was on point. 10/10 loved this place. Btw the bathrooms are so nice with the dim light and wonderful smelling candle. read more

This place goes above and beyond to satisfy ! Amazing appetizers and main course !Food was fantastic and service was over the top ! The kale beet salad was amazing - and the beef chili was over the top amazingly godly . Best restaurant I've been too in Pasadena in years ! read more

The Arbour - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

One star for the service, another one for the environment. The food was way below average. If you are looking for a place to just get some drinks this one has a nice atmosphere, but don't expect to get good quality food. read more

One of my favorite locally owned restaurants. Good food, especially the meat they source. For instance, I'm generally not a rack of lamb fan because of how "lamby" it can taste sometimes, but I had the best rack of lamb of my life here and have been thinking about it all pandemic. Overall food quality and value is excellent. read more

Went on a Tuesday night, this place is clean and service was good. The chef brought our drinks to the table and after that the appetizers. Had the pesto appetizer then the garlic crusted chick breast enter. Both were delicious. read more

This place will really help revitalize the South Lake district in Pasadena! Space - they did a great job with the build out of the space. Lighter color tones make the space very inviting. There are three areas - private room(s) in the rear, the main section, and front. We have found the front section to be a bit quieter (limited tables there though). They do have cozy booths along the wall. Menu - we stuck to lighter dishes and everything we had was great. The seafood salad first course is stellar. Mains we went with Tuna and Trout. Both were great. Fish properly cooked (read: not overcooked like many places do), seasonings and flavor balance spot on. Deserts were stellar as well. Waiter did indicate that the red meat dishes are prepared sous vide, which assures you'll get a very tender and perfectly cooked piece of meat. Wine - wine list was good. Nice variety and all very reasonably priced. Service - service was great. We have eaten here 4 times now. Food and service have been consistent every time. This will definitely be one of our regular hang outs in Pasadena. read more

This review might come as a bit unfair because it's more towards the valet company (valet-It) this restaurant contracts to but it has left a very bad taste in my mouth and a very negative connotation with The Arbour. My girlfriend and I decided to have dinner her a few weekends ago on a rainy Friday. I usually don't valet because I've had very bad experiences with their driving and parking skills. It was pouring rain so I had no choice. We had a nice dinner and when we picked up the car, I noticed it was very close to the curb. I didn't think too much of it at the time but I was reminded the next morning to check for any damage. My instincts were right as I found damage on both passenger wheels and a scrape on the bottom right of my front bumper. How was I going to prove they caused the damage? I have a dash cam installed just for these instances. I pulled the footage and you can clearly see the valet driving to the front of the restaurant and making impact with the curb. I then contacted the restaurant and spoke to the manager Rose Perez who told me she would relay all this to the valet company and they'd contact me. They contacted me the following Monday and asked for more information which I gladly provided. Both pics and video. Fast forward to two weeks later. They declined my claim saying the damage isn't from a curb, the video doesnt prove anything, and I waited 3 days to contact them. Wrong, wrong, and wrong. I contacted the restaurant less than 12 hours after I left. Now I have to pay $950 to get my car repaired. Once again, I understand this is a but unfair to review the restaurant with 1 star but they did choose to work with and be associated with a shady valet company who won't take responsibility for their actions. I cannot say I recommend anyone coming here unless you park somewhere else or Uber there. read more

Our lunch was outstanding. The tuna on crispy rice was absolutely delicious. They made seared chicken and french fries special for one child. Those french fries were in high demand at our table. My other child got buttered noodles but she was not fond of them. My husband had the squash blossom risotto. It was very tasty. The Baked California was great for dessert. My only wish would be to have more vegetarian choices. read more

Yum!! Had dinner with some friends a few weeks ago at The Arbour. It was our first visit..and we are picky eaters. We all loved our meal. I had the pork chop and it was both unique and delicious. The place is a little pricey and it can be a bit loud... but (for me) the food was totally worth the price. Will go back for special occasions or when I'm in the mood for something totally unique.. read more

I really like this place and must add that the chief is extremely kind, which I believe makes a difference that my food is designed and made with love and care. Wonderful farm to table feel and wait staff is pretty cool. I've tried a large assortment of options here but my favorite is the lamb. It's so so so good! They have some really good salads as well to start with. In fact I've never had a bad salad option. I'm not a fan of their desserts at all so I would skip dessert here and have tea/coffee or a cocktail instead and save the calories. In fact I would like to give it a 5 star but changed to 4 because the dessert menu is weak (I like an all around wonderful experience). Restaurant is always very clean and the hostesses are also nice rather than giving you the stuck up Beverly Hills or LOS Angeles feel. They make you feel welcome and important. read more

What a disappointment the Arbour restaurant was. A beautiful restaurant. Service was slow and not honest. I asked how the cheeseburger was and was told "wonderful". I ordered the cheeseburger medium rare and garlic fries. The burger came out raw and the garlic fries were awful. I suffered from their after effect the entire day and evening. My lunch partner had the chicken which was quite average. High prices for very poor food and service. Will not be returning to the Arbour. read more

So I just so happened to stumble on this place after searching "Best restaurants in Pasadena", for like 30mins. Came across this place after flipping through a couple pages. Checked out the pics and drove over. It's a street front restaurant. But when you walk in the mood is very elegant and subdued. Not too loud. The help is VERY friendly. We ordered Bison steak tartare, oysters and tagliatelle with crumbled pork for appetizers. Wow was that delicious. AMAZING. Best oysters we ever had. For main entrees we had Sea bass and a garlic crusted Chicken breast. I have never tasted a chicken so soft and moist in my life. The sea bass was to die for. We might be back once a month... If not twice. read more

Excellent service. Great food and drink recommendations by our waiter (I believe Javier). Might not look super high end from the outside but the inside is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. Loved the food (duck! pepper chicken). read more

This place is amazing. Everything tastes so fresh. They change the menu based on what the fresh ingredients are at the time. I came here for my birthday and they were so kind. I had a wonderful server, Adam, who was so fun and had great recommendations. Would recommend this for any occasion! The white asparagus soup is amazing. My family of 6 had the gnocchi, baby cabbage salad, endive salad, chili, artichoke heart salad, tagliatelle, tuna, chicken.. and i can't even remember the rest. Honestly anything here is amazing. Just go read more

The food was amazing from the crab salad, beet salad, brussel sprout salad and Apple Salad. The potatoe Crroquettes were also delicious. My risotto and lobster was a real treat. (still eating it today!), My husband's chicken was the absolute best we have ever had! The tuna was a melt in your mouth dish. Another in our party ordered the duck which was also noteworthy. The pear sorbet was a fabulous finish to the dinner. We had a celebration so we brought a cake someone had made for our daughter and her fiance! We opened the restaurant at 4 and for a corkage fee, they opened a special bottle of champagne given to my daughter at her engagement party! Our Server Lorena provided impeccable service. The manager Matt was a delight to work with. We used the back room and the 12 of us truly celebrated the "Special Couple". Thanks to the Arbour for a fabulous Night! I can't wait to come back to So Cal and have another great night with YOU! read more

Bread was good Real hungry ... don`t eat here Want to be seen .. eat here Want to spend lots-o-cash eat here It may be me .. but in this part of my life .. I prefer value over show Pricey boring spaghetti I had .. 22 bucks for an appetizer sized portion But it was part of the reg menu Service was fast , but sometimes too fast as the waiters would take the plates while we were still grazing after meal Just take the plates they did .. not asking first !! As said in the title ... the rolls / bread was best part of the meal Cocktails were good too ... Will I recommend this place to the reg Joe`s & Mary`s ... No !! If I want to sit down and enjoy a meal it should be special .. treat like But this place " The Arbour " in Pasedena is not that place .. just average Food has to " Wow " me to get a great review and I have had a few ! Want a great meal .. try somewhere else Sorry Arbour .. you did not impress me or the party that was with me !! The good news is your place was nice to look at only !! I know restaurants and bars as I have worked and managed them for 20+ years Try giving some to your staff and have them sit down in booths & tables and get their real opinion read more

We celebrated a birthday for lunch today. Attention to detail has not been spared with the atmosphere or the food. You can tell that everything is made from scratch. I had the chopped salad and it had the most tender and flavorful chicken I have EVER had. I'm not usually a dessert person, but we had the blackberries with lemon curd and brittle...........it was phenomenal!!!! Chef Ian is a spectacular chef!!!! I am looking forward to bringing back my husband. Run, don't walk to this special spot! read more

We celebrated my daughter's graduation tonight at The Arbour. I chose this place based on the great reviews and pictures, and it was beyond my expectations. They seated us in the private room which was a wonderful surprise. The service was excellent--unobtrusive, yet still very attentive to our water glasses. My kids, hubby, and mom got the cheeseburger and garlic fries. Delicious, cooked to perfection, and big portions. My dad had the mushroom risotto, which needed a tiny bit of salt, but he cleaned his plate. I loved my duck--perfectly cooked breast alongside a crispy duck leg. The sauce was amazing--a black pepper cream sauce with a kick from the pepper. They decorated my daughter's dessert with "Congratulations" and 3 of us had the chocolate mousse. My parents shared the crispy apple strudel with ice cream on top. It was a memorable evening and I really appreciate everyone from the hostess, to the chefs, to our server, making it so special. Everyone is careful to wear masks and gloves, and even the chefs wear masks in the kitchen. The kitchen is open and I don't know how they stay so calm! There is stress-free parking behind the restaurant which has a big lot and is free. We saw one of my daughter's fellow graduates at the restaurant so the word is out about this special place! A huge thank you to The Arbour! We loved it and will be back to celebrate more festive occasions! read more

Seriously fabulous food. We ate small plates style and everything was amazing and well executed. The service, drinks, wine and decor add to this review. There was a duck under glass and a table side flambé that had other patrons ooo and ahhh. Bravo! read more

We were excited to try something new at The Arbour...We were very disappointed. Food was not good, atmosphere was marginal, and service was okay. For the price, their signature sea bass was very tasteless. The chicken was on the dry side. The butter was the best part. To top it off, we were uncomfortably warm where we were seated. Should have stuck to going to our favorite restaurant up the street. I wouldn't recommend eating here! We will not be going back. read more

Eat here. Drink here. Have dessert here. This place is suprub all around. My grandma has a taste for high end food and all she talks about is The Arbour. She took my cousins, my mom, my aunt, and finally she took me yesterday. It's everything and more she hyped it up to be. Dont miss out on this gem! read more

Met a friend here for Happy Hour (M-F, 4-6) and wasn't sure what to expect. I parked where Borders used to be then it's a short walk to the restaurant. Upon entering I was amazed how well they converted the space from a Limited store. It wasn't busy at all but it's only been 7 weeks since they opened. They have plenty of seating without it feeling claustrophobic. I sat at the bar and was quickly acknowledged by the bartender. All the staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Old Fashioned ($7) while I waited for my girlfriend to arrive. When she got there we ordered the Roasted Brussels Sprouts ($6), Rigatoni Pasta ($7) and the Cheese plate ($7). The food came out in good time and it was all well presented. My drink was finished by this time (it was very good) and I moved on to a glass of Sauvignon Blanc ($7). We both were extremely impressed with each dish. The standouts were the Rigatoni and the Cheese. The portion sizes were sufficient to satisfy both our appetites. By the end of HH the place had filled up for the dinner crowd but it never got too noisy. This is an extremely needed addition to the dining choices in the area and I look forward to returning and experiencing more of their food. read more

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Excellent restaurant, great service and fantastic food. Highly recommended!

Man I really wanted to love this restaurant but both my wife and I strongly agree it is just okay. Frankly I am not sure I understand all the 5 star reviews, for me, those reviews are reserved for the best of the best. Ambiance - definitely a beautiful restaurant. When we arrived and left the restaurant was empty and it was 7 so perhaps the restaurant gets crowded at 8 or 9? Not sure but the restaurant felt too quiet when empty (music is played very very low). The garage doors facing Lake are very nice. Service - it was good. The bus service was excellent but I didn't like the waiter who was "fake." Fake in that his pushing us to spend more and more money didn't let up. "I think you are missing a salad" "I definitely think some oysters would round out the meal" "Are you sure you wouldn't like some choc cake" "are you ready for another drink." It was just fake in that it became clear to us after 15 minutes that he was pushing us to spend more. Food: New York, it was just okay frankly not much food for $38. The chicken was good. The oysters were laughably small for $15 but were okay. The gnocchi was REALLY small for $14. The free bread at the beginning was fairly hard, since that was the first thing I ate I was a bit surprised by the lack of flavor to it. Drinks: Old Fashion, way too sweet....too much brown sugar! and hardly any bourb in it. Wife had a specialty cocktail and felt it was just okay which it was. I definitely didn't want another drink because the price and pour was not worth it. One thing that threw me off is that the restaurant was empty however we received our first course (apps) before we received our cocktails.....that really threw me off and I knew I was in for a rough night. Overall: $200 later with tip and hungry two hours later (eating cheese at 10p) and feeling that there just wasn't enough ROI to come back. Oddly enough my wife and I said to one another that Nick's up the street has much better food however The Arbour has a much better looking restaurant. So I guess you have decide which one you want. Sorry guys this is a 3.5 star review but definitely not 4 stars due to the service, food and overall ROI. read more

No wonder why this place has great reviews. Whenever I pick up an order, people are always courteous and accommodating. They are really nice and the place has positive vibes.. read more

Just another average Pasadena restaurant with good decor. Service started out good but quickly fell off. Didn't allow substitutions but the "chef" would gladly leave something off the plate as not to ruin his "creation". My money buys what I want, not what you think I want. Update: Gave The Arbour another try. Completely different experience than my first. Service was top notch with Juan. Buss staff was attentive. Kitchen was accommodating to dietary needs. An enjoyable experience from check in to walking out. Kudos to them for adapting to their customers. read more

I am so happy that we found this place. I had heard about it from some friends of the family, and they all raved about it. My family and I love the atmosphere, the food, and the amazing service we got here! The location is beautiful, and semi-rustic. It has a wonderfully fresh smell when you walk in, mixed with delicious aromas form the food at the tables and the open kitchen. Our server Garrett mad us feel so special, and man, was he funny! I loved how genuine, and thoughtful he was. Not just your average server. We took his recommendations on the drinks and food, and we were VERY happy we did. They have a great wine list and some delicious cocktails. He recommended the Cali Tingles, as it was super refreshing, and well-balanced. And some great glasses of wine. As for the food. The Seafood salad and Chili were amazing! Both offered very different flavors and textures, but the seafood salad was fresh, gave a wonderful variety of different seafood, and had a lovely taste. The Chili, OMG, my mouth is watering typing this. lol. it has a beef fat candle on it that literally melts flavor into the chili! It was beautiful and delicious at the same time! For our entrees, Garrett suggested the Duck for two, and it was and experience! They present it to you in a glass case filled with smoke! and when they open it, it smells like they wrapped the duck in bacon, almost! Then they plated it, right in front of us, and we were sent into duck heaven. You can taste the smoke in the skin that made it soooooo much more tasty. and the black rice cake it came with was fantastic. I'm also happy with how good the sizes of the dishes were. There are a lot of places out there that charge an arm and a leg for just a spoon-full of food. Everything we had was just right for us. (No need for doggy bags.) We finished with their Baked California. It was like a baked Alaska, but better. Wow. it came to our table still on fire! and it was so pretty. Garrett made sure we knew that the fire could be hard to see in the light, and to blow on it, even if we thought it was out. He was so thoughtful. It was dreamy! It had an almond ice cream at the center of the toasted meringue, and this amazing sauce that tied it all together. I want it, again. Definitely. Like, now! It was such a perfect evening we had. I will be telling all of my friends, and coming back as long as they keep these standards they set. And can't wait to try everything else, and see what they add to their menu! 5 Stars all the way, Arbour! read more

We came here to celebrate Valentines Day and they didn't disappoint. The prix fixe menu was good and most dishes were well prepared with fresh high quality ingredients and good contrast of flavors. The shining star here is the service and the ambience. We had a conversation with everyone from the bar to the table (waiter and busboys) and we're usually not the talkative type. They truly make you comfortable once you're in the restaurant. They've hired a wonderful staff and it shows. This was a solid 4.5 stars for me so I've rounded up to 5. We will be back to try the regular menu. read more

I was not a fan of the happy hour. Granted, it's small bites, but the portions were really disappointing. We had the fried potato skin, the oysters, and the charcuterie. There were four smaller pieces of fried potato skin that the three of us shared. The oysters, although I am sure it were seasonal, were tiny at three for $6. I also didn't think any of the food tasted great. The drinks were fine and the bartender was very friendly (to the point where he would interrupt our conversation to chat). I might come back to try dinner if I were in the area. read more