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Best Restaurants in Pasadena, Los Angeles

Looking for the best restaurants in Pasadena, Los Angeles? FoodIndex ranks 11 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include The Stand, Dog Haus, and Arroyo Chop House. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Steaks and Hot Dogs and other categories.

Top Restaurants in Pasadena

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    The Stand

    American Classics

    Elevated American classics offering great hot dogs, burgers, and salads.

    36 S El Molino Ave · Pasadena

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 80.24
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  2. #2

    Dog Haus

    Gourmet Dogs

    Craft sausages and hot dogs served on signature grilled King's Hawaiian rolls.

    105 N Hill Ave Suite 104 · Pasadena

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 80.10
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  3. #3

    Arroyo Chop House

    Classic Steak

    A timeless, elegant Pasadena institution serving exclusively USDA Prime beef.

    536 S Arroyo Pkwy · Pasadena

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 78.01
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  4. #4

    Parkway Grill

    California Cuisine

    A Pasadena institution serving elegant regional American cuisine and wood-fired steaks.

    510 S Arroyo Pkwy · Pasadena

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 76.90
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  5. #5

    Ruth's Chris Steak House

    Classic Steak

    The legendary chain famous for USDA Prime steaks served sizzling on 500-degree plates.

    369 E Colorado Blvd · Pasadena

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.1 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.03
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  6. #6

    Alexander's Steakhouse Pasadena

    Upscale Steak

    A luxurious, Japanese-influenced steakhouse offering incredible domestic and imported Wagyu.

    111 N Los Robles Ave · Pasadena

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.2 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.29
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  7. #7

    Smitty's Grill

    Comfort Food

    A refined yet comfortable Pasadena classic serving excellent steaks and American comfort fare.

    110 S Lake Ave · Pasadena

    Google: 4.5 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 73.80
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  8. #8

    The Royce Wood Fired Steakhouse

    Wood-Fired

    An elegant dining room inside The Langham featuring premium wood-fired steaks.

    1401 S Oak Knoll Ave · Pasadena

    Google: 4.6 Yelp: 4.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.64
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  9. #9

    Five Guys

    Fast Casual

    Famous for their burgers, but don't sleep on their split-and-grilled kosher dogs.

    230 S Lake Ave · Pasadena

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.7 Uber Eats: 4.0

    FoodIndex Score 66.52
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  10. #10

    Gaucho Grill Pasadena

    Argentine Grill

    A contemporary Argentine steakhouse blending traditional wood-fire cooking with modern flair.

    455 S Lake Ave Suite 102 · Pasadena

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.0 Uber Eats: 4.5

    FoodIndex Score 66.50
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  11. #11

    Shogun Restaurant

    Teppanyaki

    A fun, interactive Japanese steakhouse offering tableside hibachi cooking and sushi.

    470 N Halstead St · Pasadena

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.4 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 63.87
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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Pasadena?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in Pasadena, Los Angeles by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include The Stand, Dog Haus, and Arroyo Chop House.
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