The Hat - Piatti

Arroyo Chop House

➤ 536 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, California, 91105, United States

Piatti • Steak • Seafood • American • Steakhouse

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"To start, I had the Lobster Bisque, which was rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Each spoonful had bits of lobster that were perfectly cooked. The table also ordered Sourdough and Garlic Bread. The portions were decent, but with seven of us dining, one order wasn't quite enough. However, both the garlic bread and the sourdough were absolutely delicious. My husband and I decided to share the 2.5 lb Porterhouse steak. We requested it to be cooked Medium Well, and it arrived exactly as we wanted. It was amusing when the other diners received their steaks on plates adorned with a little salad and carrots, while we got empty plates with just a small salad and some carrots. Then, the waiter surprised us with a massive platter, reminiscent of a Thanksgiving feast, holding our generous portion of steak. The Porterhouse included both New York Strip and Filet Mignon—plenty for two, possibly three. As a group, we ordered several sides to share, and they were enormous! We had Mac n Cheese, Truffle Mac n Cheese (the best option), Lobster Mashed Potatoes (so delicious), Sugar Snap Peas (which I heard were great), Asparagus, and Scalloped Potatoes. It was fantastic to sample a variety of sides, and I'm glad we all chose different ones. When we ordered our meals, we were informed that if we wanted the soufflé for dessert, we had to do it right away—and it was big enough to share! We decided to get two: one Chocolate and one Grand Marnier. They were each the size of a small birthday cake meant for four! Unsurprisingly, we devoured both, and they were spectacular, served with a side of cream. The check for dinner for seven came to $667, and I can confidently say it was worth every penny. Oh, and I also tried a drink called "Grounds for Divorce" which I highly recommend—the ice cube in it is exceptional!"

Shiro

➤ 1505 Mission St. South Pasadena, CA 91030, United States

Piatti • Tea • Beer • Wine • French

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"This is my favorite place! Outstanding service, perfect music, friendliness of staff, etc. all go far to making Shiro the ideal place to spend an evening. And the food! You cannot get better food anywhere. The menu is very creative (and always changing), and each plate is unforgettable. And the staff is equal to the food in excellence, so that I feel I always feel I am being welcomed home. This is the hidden gem of Pasadena, and I would be willing to travel far for the Shiro experience. Highest recommendation!"

Paul Martin's American Grill - Pasadena

➤ 455 S. Lake Ave. Ste 102 Ste 102 Pasadena, CA 91101, 91106-39ND, United States

Piatti • Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic • Fast Food

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"I have always enjoyed dining at Paul Martin because I visited frequently and got to know the managers and some of the staff. Unfortunately, there were several changes in management within a short period of time. However, I appreciate the creativity that restaurants have shown in order to stay open during these challenging times. Our server, Michael, was excellent and the food was delicious. My only small issue was that despite noting on OpenTable that we were celebrating my husband's birthday, it was not communicated to our server. Although I discreetly tried to inform Michael, it was not a surprise when he brought out the dessert for my husband. Despite this, it won't deter us from returning to Paul Martin in the future. Thank you! - Sharon"

No.1 Kazoku

➤ 162 W Valley Blvd, 91776, San Gabriel, United States

Piatti • Asian • Casual • Seafood • Japanese

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"We decided to grab a quick sushi lunch before heading back to the Bay Area. No 1 Kazuko is located right across the street from my hotel the San Gabriel Hilton on Valley Blvd. I made reservations and was seated right away. There is a QR code menu but we were handed a lunch menu which we ordered from. Deluxe Chirashi 4 stars nice fresh cuts of fish but nothing special that makes it deluxe. No 2 Bento 4 stars comes with grilled mackerel, tempura, sashimi and a salmon tuna poke salad. Nigiri sushi lunch 4 stars normal cuts of fish Service was good. Parking in the rear at the Del Mar Ranch 99 shopping center. If you sit at the booths near the sushi bar there is a TV."

Oba Sushi Izakaya

➤ 110 Glenarm, Pasadena, 91105, United States

Piatti • Thai • Sushi • Asian • Japanese

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"We have been coming here for 4+ years, had my first date here with my partner. Very causal place but some of the best sashimi, sushi ever! You must have their ceviche, it’s absolutely delectable, the best Asian inspired ceviche I have ever had! The customer service is a big factor for my rating, the servers are customer service top tier, their service and food is always consistent! We visit here once a week, it’s that delicious, $200 for amazing cuts is a bargain. Just posting this makes my mouth water…?"