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Magnolia House

Magnolia House

3.9
(1.6k reviews)
0.6 mi
•$$

I've heard some good things about this place and from other fellow yelpers friends, it must be…read moreworth it. Had a dinner reservation with some girlfriends celebrating two of their birthdays. The restaurant itself isn't too big but it does a pack a nice punch. Cute patio out front that takes some of the sidewalks and streets. Plenty of heat lamps which helped with the chilly nights. We got seated at one of the tables on the patios which was nice. Didn't really utilize inside area except for the restroom which it's quite cute in there. The rooms were pretty well decorated and executed. Nice bar area too. Like mentioned, we got seated on the patio and the heat lamps were great. Down to the menus, it's quite limited on dishes. Seemed like there were more shared plates versus the entrees. Drinks, it was fairly decent with their cocktails and wine. Service at the beginning was great. The staff were amazing and very friendly. We didn't order right away as we were still waiting for the last one to show. But did start off with some drinks. It didn't take that long for the first round which was nice. Food wise, the shared plate was a mixture of everything. Some of the olives, which is exactly what it is. The Belgian fries, nice thick cut fries with shredded pecorino cheese and a nice aioli sauce. We ended up getting a second order of it. The albacore tuna crudo was a hit which was really tasty. Chili ginger relish, mint and shallot, can't go wrong with that. Lastly the meatballs, tasty and very great for sharing. Entrees, the pan seared sea bass which I loved. Portion is pretty tiny which also seemed like they were a shared plate. Almost tapas styled. Nice chimichurri sauce and a side salad. The chicken Milanese also with a side salad of arugula. Simple dish but quite tasty. One of the salads that was somewhat hyped up by the waitress but it was just a salad. Decent but nothing major to rave about...lol... also the confit oyster mushrooms was major hit. Something that simple but quite tasty. And lastly the pan con tomate, rustic sourdough with tomatoes and burrata. Tasty as well. Overall the meal was good. From there, the second round of drinks did take a long time to arrive and with then plates that we shared, trying to get someone to clear the plates was another thing. Took a long for someone to clear the table before more items came. Even when the entrees came, all the empty starter plates were still there. And if someone did clear the plates, some was still left on the table. Finishing off the night, we did have the dessert which we tried all three. As it was two of our girlfriends birthday, they brought out a little bubbly for us to celebrate with the dessert. That was quite sweet and nice. Honestly opinion with the dessert, they were just ok. Nothing major to rave about. We tried all three on the menu and they were just ok. Overall, the food was great. Service was nice and the staffs were all very friendly. It did take a while for plates to get cleared from the table and second round did take a while, but it was manageable. It was a sweet gesture with the bubbly with the dessert which was greatly appreciated. The place is nice and great for catching up. Menu is limited and portions are quite small. You would have to get a good amount for sharing. Entrees, depending on what you order is small as well. But we enjoyed ourself.

Come here for the drinks, vibes and brunch…read more Their breakfast options are better than their dinner service. I can't eat here for dinner as a vegetarian, they have little to no options. Would it kill them to add a veggie burger? Service is consistently awful. I've been here half a dozen times and I've never had good service. Drinks and water are never refilled unless I ask. It takes forever to get our order and once we do our server disappears. Seriously so bad. But I keep coming back for their good food.

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Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am
Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am
Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more
Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more
Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

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Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com
The Blind Donkey

The Blind Donkey

3.9
(716 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

Chill vibes, extensive drink options, very casual in the heart of downtown Pasadena…read more Various parking options nearby in all direction. A great place to start before heading out, stop through during a shopping or restaurant hopping experience, or a fun way to end the night!

I've been to this bar multiple times and have always had a good experience, which is why what…read morehappened yesterday around 5 PM was so surprising and upsetting. When we walked in, there was a tall, bald male bartender and a blonde female bartender working--neither of whom I've seen here before. We ordered two drinks, but the service from the male bartender was inattentive from the start. At one point, my friend tried to get someone's attention to ask for a lime and wasn't acknowledged. She ended up grabbing a lime herself from the garnish tray--which I understand isn't ideal--but the response we got was completely out of line. The male bartender became immediately hostile and started aggressively cursing at my friend. When I calmly asked the female bartender if this was normal behavior, he inserted himself into the conversation and said, "she put her fucking hand in the fucking jar," in a very confrontational tone. I tried to de-escalate the situation and respectfully explained that there was no reason to speak to us that way, but he continued the hostility and ultimately told us to "get the fuck out." At that point, I paid for our drinks and we left. What made this especially disappointing is that this has never been our experience here before. We've always enjoyed this bar and have had positive interactions with the regular staff. If this had been my first visit, I would not come back. I understand that what my friend did wasn't appropriate, but it absolutely did not justify being yelled at and cursed out. I hope management addresses this, because this kind of behavior is not reflective of the bar I've come to know.

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Triple-fried Fries
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Moxie Lounge & Karaoke

Moxie Lounge & Karaoke

4.4
(317 reviews)
4.5 mi
•$$
Kitchen open late
Happy hour specials

I had a great time at Moxie - I came for a quick bite. I ordered all 3 sashimi options and my…read morefavorite was the salmon. The sashimi was a little thicker than I expected. My favorite item was the spicy tuna on crispy toast - I wish I had ordered another one! The rainbow roll was delicious. I would've liked to try their other rolls instead of the skewers I ordered. I loved the cotton candy machine - I've never seen anything like it before. The service was great - they were really kind and helpful. The inside was nice and cool, I sat in the restaurant side since I didn't do karaoke. I liked the large tvs in that room. They also have darts and cute little games.

Came for happy hour on a weekday to give it a try ~ heard that this place gives you the price per…read morehead as food credit to order off a HUGE menu (including yakitori and sushi). The overall rooms are clean with updated song banks in many languages. Service is just like any typical karaoke service (minimal but just enough). Overall food quality is good BUT sushi is only available on selected days so be sure to check before you go. Was originally going to give 3.5 star but there's no half star option. -1 star due to weekday happy hour only 6-8 so very short happy hour time yet the store does not open 10 min in advance but instead opens right at 6 so after checking in (they make you provide your phone number to send you a very long text to read before you're assigned a room) you'll be at your room around 6:10 (could be even later if there's more parties present at same time). -0.5 because since happy hour is only 2 hours (technically speaking), you have to place ALL your order before 7. Any orders placed after 7 are considered additional purchases and cannot be deducted by the food credit. So you have to spend another 10 min to decide your food options so for large parties, I don't recommend weekday happy hour, not worth your time for 1.5 hours. Their weekend happy hour is longer but busier so might find a chance to give that a try.

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Moxie Lounge & Karaoke
Karaoke Room
Karaoke Room
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Der Wolf

Der Wolf

3.9
(717 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

Der Wolf was such a fun time. I was there for a meeting/ girls night on a Tuesday night and the…read morewhole place had a really great energy. There were games on TV, but also people actively playing interactive games like Flip Cup and other group games, which made the whole atmosphere feel really social and engaging. Honestly, it felt like the kind of place that encourages real connection and community, something that's needed now more than ever. The space is large enough where you can comfortably have conversations while still feeling the lively atmosphere around you. The back patio is also a huge plus, especially in Pasadena where the weather is beautiful most of the year. Service was attentive, the food and drinks were both great, and overall it just felt like a welcoming community spot. Huge shoutout as well to the owner, Crystal, who was amazing and incredibly hospitable. You can really feel the care and intention behind the space. It's the kind of venue the community can absolutely count on for gatherings, events, or just a genuinely good night out.

Came here for Mother's Day brunch. Was real excited to know they serve 19$ bottomless mimosas here…read more We arrived at 10:30 and had reservations for 11am. We got seated almost immediately which I liked considering it was earlier than our reservation time. On the menu they had 3 different flavor mimosas which were orange, mango & pineapple. For food, I ordered the steak and eggs the eggs were cooked perfectly but were very oily. Steak was good too & I really enjoyed their breakfast potatoes. Service was great. Server was very attentive & filled out mimosas glasses as soon as we would finish which I love lol. We would definitely come back here for a game night.

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Asada LA Burrito
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Urban Pocha

Urban Pocha

4.3
(256 reviews)
1.1 mi
•$$

What the Seoul? It's a bit of Koreatown in Old Town Pasadena in a warehouse-sized bar/restaurant…read morewith 200 TVs! This pocha (Korean-style pub) has got it going on. Super friendly staff will find you a great table and, from there, you are on your own. All ordering by tablet! Soju and Cass beer of course, and bring your appetite. Bar food galore which is actually pretty good. Must gets are the corn cheese, tteokbokki (chewy rice cakes in spicy sauce), steamed egg, fried chicken and seafood pancake. This place is perfect for groups or just a date for two. Dang, I could eat a whole tray of that corn cheese. City lot right across the street for hassle-free parking; that's one thing about the "real" Koreatown you won't miss.

I liked it. Cool place to get some beer and soju and some Korean bar food. Inside is decorated with…read morelots of Korean pop/entertainment posters. Plenty of TVs on the wall to watch a game with kpop playing. It's a large space with plenty of seating. There's low tables in the middle and tables and booths on the side. It's a good place for groups. It does get pretty loud in there though. The food is good bar food. I liked the fried rice and wings. The seafood pancake was good but not as crispy as I'd like. Service was good. Friendly staff. You order on the tablets on the tables. It's pretty easy but older folks might need a minute to get used to it. You have to ask the server for the bill though. There's street meters or a parking structure within a few blocks on Delacey.

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Love the decor
Love the decor
Brisket Rose Tteokbokki with a surprise guest of udon
Brisket Rose Tteokbokki with a surprise guest of udon
Freshwater snail salad with cabbage, basil, zucchini, and vermicelli with sweet & spicy sauce

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Freshwater snail salad with cabbage, basil, zucchini, and vermicelli with sweet & spicy sauce

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