Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Pasadena

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Shiro Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1603)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.

Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.

As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

Top review

Alan

Dined 1 day ago

The staff were very courtious and friendly. The service was inpeccable and the food was amazing.

Parkway Grill

4.8

4.8 (2478)

$50 and over

Californian

Pasadena

About the restaurant

The Smith Brothers trend-setter in regional American cuisine, Parkway Grill continues to define dining in the city and beyond. Parkway Grill specializes in a seasonal, market-driven approach to cooking that incorporates diverse influences and classic French technique. Throughout its over 30 years, Parkway’s innovative chefs have showcased an intriguing array of dishes using locally sourced ingredients.

Demonstrating the ultimate commitment to fresh produce, Parkway Grill planted its own organic vegetable and herb garden behind the restaurant, which continues to thrive for over 25 years on a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Pasadena.

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eric

Dined 1 day ago

This remains the best “special occasion” restaurant on this side of LA. The ambiance , the food, and particularly the high level of service never lets one down. We came here last night to celebrate my bride of 43 years birthday. Jose, our waiter, made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant from the beginning, after a very nice hostess spent a few minutes after seating us discussing the challenges of a Christmas Season birthday.

Sushi Roku - Pasadena

4.8

4.8 (1218)

$30 and under

Sushi

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.

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Lily

Dined 7 days ago

Very enjoyable evening out. My daughter and I enjoyed the very tasty food. The sake selection was unbelievable. We enjoyed our drinks appetizer and our entrée. Well done beautiful decor nice place for an evening out. My daughter and I were visiting from Northern California. So glad we followed Frank’s advice. Frank at hotel Dena recommended your restaurant to us.

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Experience

A Black & White NYE Affair at Sushi Roku

Bar Chelou

4.8

4.8 (451)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Pasadena

About the restaurant

Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style.

'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun.

The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission.

NEED TO KNOW
Wine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list.

Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius.

Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.

Top review

gabriel

Dined 1 day ago

Bar Chelou never disappoints!!! My wife and I have had nothing but exceptional experiences each time we’ve gone! The food…the staff and the environment are the best. We always have great conversations with the people sitting next to us as well.

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