Just went to Granville for the first time ever this past week for Dine-in LA and it was amazing…read more Not only was the food amazing (the aioli on the chipotle sandwich was *muah*), but the service was great too. Arturo was our server and he was attentive and incredibly friendly. Good service makes the food taste 10x betters. The restaurant was very pretty too.

We've been to Granville in Pasadena about six or seven times now, and it has consistently been a…read moregreat experience. We always start with the Brussels sprouts--they are absolutely excellent and definitely one of our favorites. I usually order the skirt steak, which is getting harder to find at restaurants these days, and Granville does a great job with it. The atmosphere is also fantastic, especially on the top floor on a nice evening. My only criticism is that the service in the bar area can be a little slow at times, and it sometimes takes a while for someone to get to you. Other than that, we've really enjoyed every visit. Great food, great atmosphere, and a place we continue to come back to. I highly recommend Granville!

It's great! The atmosphere is nice, too--quite different from a typical Chinese restaurant. It's…read moreworth a try.

I had a business dinner here the other night so could not take photos of the delicious food. From…read morethe outside this place might be mistaken for a generic chain but the care and attention to the food and service dispel that impression immediately. We enjoyed the corn agnolotti, edamame humus, and the melon with prosciutto as appetizers. I especially liked the sea bass entree. It was beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly. The salmon was also tasty (we shared plates). The apple strudel was yummy as was the dessert with lemons curd, blackberries and melt-in-your -mouth shortbread cookies. Almost forgot to mention the watermelon drop cocktail. What a perfect refreshing summer drink. Definitely worth trying. Well done, Arbour! I'll be back.

Every time that my wife and I have been to Nick's, we have had a great experience and great food…read more Solid all the way around. Great for just chilling at the bar solo, and great for getting a table for more intimate dinners. Have even brought family from out of town here and they rave about it too. Love Nick's!

Pros -parking lot nearby…read more-seafood stew broth was good Cons -the shrimp was super overcooked in the seafood stew -very pricey Rating 5/10

Firstly let me say service was 10/10 even though they were short staffed they sat me outside upon…read moremy request, Rachel was friendly, attentive, knew the menu, had recommendations that were ready on the fly which tells me she eats here too, the recommendations were top notch! Atmosphere was awsome, had music but not too loud to have a conversation, chairs and tables were clean and comfortable. Food was plated well, tasted amazing, same with the cocktail it was clearly crafted well and was balanced. In California were spoiled this spot is a must see.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

Great old-school Pasadena restaurant steeped in history…read more Great food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Old Fashioned and Merchants Rum were crafted to perfection. Grilled shrimp, Steak Frites and Mushroom Pappardelle were delicious. Highly recommended!

Mixed experience at The Raymond 1886. We ordered the steak frites, a filet, and a side of veggies,…read moreand the food itself was solid -- cooked well, nothing to complain about there. Service is where it fell short. We weren't brought steak knives with our steak, which is a basic miss, and no one checked back on our water once it ran low. My date ended up having to get up and flag someone down just to get knives and more water -- not what you expect at this price point. The food would've earned more stars on its own, but the lack of attentiveness brought the whole experience down. 3 stars -- worth trying, but hoping the service is more consistent next time.

Came here for dinner tonight & the Sea Bass special w/ coos coos and arugula salad was so tastey…read moreand fresh! Sat out in the patio area and caught the Rams / 49ers game on the screen. They say they do a live music on Thursdays nights but not sure what time that starts? Thank you Foothill staff for great service every time we've been here & getting bit by the mosquitoes tonight was worth it! Lol

We came here with a reservation for a group of ten, and everything was already set up for us when…read morewe arrived. Service was very good, and I loved the ambiance of this restaurant. In terms of the food, it ranged from just okay to pretty good. I had a few people in my party say that some dishes were just alright, but I personally enjoyed the ones I tried. Here are my thoughts: Fried Chicken Sandwich - I had a few bites of this and thought it was good. We got it with onion rings, and they were super crispy and fresh. The chicken sandwich itself was a bit sour, probably from the buffalo sauce, but the chicken was cooked well. Overall, it was pretty good. (4/5) Short Rib Hash - I personally enjoyed this dish a lot. The meat was really tender with a sauce that wasn't overpowering. It's pretty much just beef, potatoes, and eggs. Quite simple, but quite good. (5/5) Overall, it's not a spot I would run back to, but if someone were to ask me to come here, I would be okay with it. Note - They had a 3% kitchen surcharge as well as 20% auto gratuity for big parties so expect that. For some reason tax calculations was after these charges as well so everything is a bit elevated which is a bummer. Parking - Not so great, but we parked on a nearby residential street and walked, which wasn't too bad.

Came here for some good happy hour, and it did not disappoint. It has great happy hr deals on…read moremartinis and mixed drinks. We tried the braised pork belly, bolognese, spicy calamari. All were really good and flavorful!

Didn't order food just stopped in to check it out and have a quick cocktail with a friend. The…read moredrinks were nice and the atmosphere is good but the employees seemed in a bad mood, they were unfriendly, short and honestly just kind of rude. It felt like they didn't want anyone to actually be there. Hoping it was just an off day for them and next visit is more friendly.

Went for Dine LA lunch and really enjoyed the experience and getting to try all these dishes…read more Service was very friendly and food came out pretty fast. The restaurant has a nice, natural light filled space, and though it was busy, it wasn't too loud. It worked out well to go with two people so we could try almost all the options... - Scallop aguachile, avocado, salsa macha verde: Came with two shells, each with a little scallop, avocado, zucchini, radish, cilantro. Nice and refreshing to start. - Strawberry and vanilla French toast fingers, pistachio marzipan: A very generous portion of French toast with strawberry jam and pistachio sauce. Nice and crunchy crust. It was an interesting contrast to the aguachile first course! - Crab cake eggs benny: Two poached eggs on crab cakes. This was good, nothing unexpected, though I was getting pretty full at this point. - Summer berries, Scottish shortbread, white chocolate mousseline: This was the only dish we were disappointed by. The shortbread was pretty bland and the texture was lacking crispness. - Profiteroles, vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, hot fudge sauce: Simple dessert but put together well. We both also ordered Purple reign cocktails, which went well with brunch. Overall it ended up being quite a bit of food and a good value for two.

The decor was nice and the presentation was good as well. The food was good, not great, good…read more Brussels sprouts were super sweet, like would you like a dash of brussels with your caramel sauce. (Perhaps if it has to be that sweet balance it with spice) The mussels were bland, I hope they add salt and pepper next time. The fish was excellent though, perfect, no notes, we all loved that. So good. We asked to start with the oysters and focaccia, then the mussels and for our main course the fish and brussel sprouts. Mind you there are 3 other tables in the entire place at 8:30 on a Saturday.. The first thing to come out of the kitchen was the main course side, the brussel sprouts. We reminded the waiter this was for the main course. He just stood there genz staring. I asked nicely if it would be OK to keep those on the warmer until the main course is served, he silently took them away. Then not 3 minutes later all of the food was delivered except the oysters, our appetizer. It kinda ruined the experience for us forcing us to eat every at once, quickly before it was cold. Killed conversation, Killed the vibe. And if was coursed properly we probably would have ordered another bottle of wine. So it Killed the bill and the tip too. It wasn't busy at all on a Saturday night, so it's not like the kitchen was slammed and accidentally pushed everything quickly. The oysters came out last, and we never got the focaccia, nuff said. We didn't bother complaining. We didn't want to be difficult and we aren't looking for a freebee. But at that price point they should know how to course a meal. Sad, but I don't think this restaurant will be here in 6 months. So go now if you have been wanting to try it.

My daughter took me for breakfast, it was nice food good (eggs Benedict) service good only…read morecomplaint very very small table they sit us inside by the door and it was small area ‍‍

Stopped in for a couple of late-night cocktails before they closed, and both were very tasty. Nice,…read moreintimate setting with low lighting and chill music that made for a great place to wind down the evening. Can't speak to the food, but the couple of plates we saw come out certainly looked tasty. Our server wasn't the most personable, but that was okay with us. We were there for each other's company, not hers.

Holy Saints is the kind of restaurant where you look at some of the combinations on the menu and…read morewonder how they're going to work together; then you try it, and it all makes sense. QUICK TAKE Get: Fish of the Day, Lamb, Moroccan-style Mushrooms Skip: Duck was our one miss Know: This is a good place for adventurous eaters who like sharing dishes and trying unexpected flavor combinations. Holy Saints does a nice job of making food feel creative without crossing over into "trying too hard." There are a lot of different influences running through the menu, and several dishes had us talking about the flavors and ingredients as much as the food itself. What we tried: Moroccan-style Mushrooms - A great example of what Holy Saints does well. Earthy, savory mushrooms with contrasting textures from the nuts, thinly sliced radish, herbs and crispy elements on top. There was a lot happening on the plate, but it all worked together. Definitely one to share. Fish of the Day - One of the highlights of the meal and something I would absolutely order again. The fish came over rice in a deeply flavored sauce with peppers, herbs and fresh vegetables. Colorful, comforting and much more interesting than the standard fish-and-vegetables preparation you see at a lot of restaurants. Lamb - Another winner. Rich, hearty and well seasoned, with the sauce pulling everything together. If you're visiting for the first time and like lamb, this would be high on my list. Duck - Good flavor, but it seemed like the duck sauce could have benefited from a little more time to rest before being sliced and served. We joked that we should have brought a bag, taken it home and eaten it as leftovers instead. Sometimes duck might just need a night to think about what it did. What I liked most about Holy Saints is that the food wasn't boring. The kitchen takes familiar ingredients and puts them together in ways you probably wouldn't think of yourself, which makes it a fun restaurant for ordering several things and sharing around the table.

Great cozy, American small plates spot in Pasadena. Parking around is pretty simple with structures…read moreall around and pretty easy to make a reservation for a Saturday. Dishes tried: - Sourdough bread and bbq butter, solid for a bread dish, butter is definitely unique, reminded me of Lay's BBQ chips in a good way - Grandma's Risotto w/ prosciutto, okay for me? Prosciutto was a supplement here and needs it imo for that oomph, otherwise a fine risotto dish but would pass unless it speaks to you - Barnyard Bolognese - a bit underwhelming to start, just too one-note for me, but it eventually grew on me and would get it again if I wanted a rich pasta - Duck Magret Au Poivre - easily my favorite dish here and what I would come back for and recommend for people, tender duck with the right amount of fat and a great sauce. Fries are a bit thicker than I would like, but still enjoyed it. - Seasonal apple pie - more of a danish if I had to describe it to someone, but nice texture and more importantly, not too sweet!