711 Fair Oaks Ave Ste B, South Pasadena, CA 91030
This authentic Thai restaurant specializes in soups and seafood . The restaurant is run by the same owners as the more…More Asian fusion cuisine offered next door at Patakan. Charm has an array of appetizers and desserts, with plenty of sweet drinks and exotic offerings .
1505 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Shiro Restaurant is a signature Southern Pasadena dining destination for fine cuisine. Chef and owner, Hideo…More Yamashiro, visits the local fish market daily to ensure his menu items are the freshest and finest available in town. The comprehensive menu features prix-fixe options, bistro fare and a wonderfully unique chef's tasting menu.
1000 Fremont Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
The Fiore Market Cafe is a local restaurant that was conceived after a trip to Italy by the owner. The restaurant serves…More a menu of sandwiches, salads, deli salads and soups and bakes fresh bread daily. The fresh bread is used in all sandwiches.
1400 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
The Barkley Restaurant & Bar specializes in burgers and steaks. It has a full bar and features live music several…More nights per week. Customers can choose to sit inside or on the outdoor patio.
700 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Satisfying a pizza craving is easy at this local restaurant with late-night operating hours. It serves pizza with a…More selection of toppings and specialty pies, along with salads, wings and grinders. Bella's Gourmet Pizza maintains a second location in Old Town.
711 Fair Oaks Ave Ste B, South Pasadena, CA 91030
This sandwich shop is a convenient late night option for anyone avoiding burgers and deep fat fryers. The staff is…More friendly and keeps the restaurant immaculately clean. Sub sandwiches are the main draw but Subway's breakfast sandwiches are hearty and affordable.
1040 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Mike & Anne's restaurant and bar is an elegant spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It serves imaginative items…More including Mission Street Caesar salad, New Zealand Mussels and Ahi Tuna Poke. It has a full bar and features seasonal cocktails.
1007 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Griffins of Kinsdale is a local Irish pub. Friends gather to enjoy domestic and imported beer and wine and pub cuisine…More such as corn beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie and lamb stew.
1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Firefly Bistro is a delightful family owned and operated restaurant in South Pasadena. It's ambiance is casually elegant…More with indoor and outdoor dining. The menu is eclectic and features California cuisine that is aesthetically presented. Firefly has a complete wine menu and nightly entertainment.
805 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
The Canoe House is a Hawaiian-themed bar and restaurant. It offers a selection of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers,…More sandwiches, tacos, large plates, and desserts. Menu highlights include grilled mahi mahi tacos, huli huli chicken, Kulua pulled pork sandwich, bacon wrapped hot dog, mushroom jack burger, Kona Kobb salad, and chicken tortilla soup.
424 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Carmine's Italian Restaurant & Bar is the perfect example of just that – a staple spot for Italian cuisine,…More drinks and lots of live entertainment at night. Carmine's is open late and has a wealth of menu items that keep the plates coming.</p> <p>While the rest of the menu is standard but tastefully done Italian restaurant fare, the individual pizzas are a special part of the menu. The selection of diverse "Bambino" pies is short but very sweet indeed, with a "no sauce" white pizza added to the interesting mix.</p> <p>Nothing here costs more than $20 a plate. Carmine's is a great place for affordable, high quality dining for lunch or a night out for drinks and live music.</p>
1127 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Round Table Pizza in South Pasadena has a lot of room for parties and large groups. Located in the Vons shopping plaza…More on Fair Oaks Avenue, parking is easy with plenty of spots in the lot or on the street. There are also frequent discount specials, usually for large orders. Check the website and local papers for Round Table coupons. The restaurant has a sports bar kind of atmosphere with pitchers of beer available. Round Table also offers a lunch buffet until 2pm.
921 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Bistro De La Gare is an authentic French restaurant and wine bar in South Pasadena. Located close to the Mission…More Gold Line station, this delightful bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting. The waiters are mostly French and the food is great. It also boasts an extensive wine list.
700 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
This fast and affordable Japanese chain serves udon, soba and terrific teriyaki and sushi. The food quality is great and…More the store has fantastic catering capabilities. The selection of colorful, creatively designed sushi rolls is tempting and carefully prepared.
1315 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Oak Tree Inn is a beautiful restaurant. The elegant decor and large dining area makes it a great place to celebrate,…More have a romantic dinner for two or simply stop in for a relaxing full-service lunch. A major highlight is the immense fish tank at the entrance. It's filled with many kinds of colorful and exotic coral. The menu is just as impressive as Oak Tree Inn's interior. There's a bounty of Chinese favorites and a noteworthy selection of seafood.
1318 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Located in a busy area of town, Kentucky Fried Chicken is in a strip mall that also includes a Starbucks. It sells…More several types of chicken, many sides, soft drinks, deserts and meal packages. Special coupons are available on the Web site.
800 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
It may be a chain, but this particular Papa John's fits in well on this stretch of Fair Oaks Avenue in historic South…More Pasadena. The staff here is friendly and attentive, and the specials are just as generous as the amount of toppings that characterize Papa John's pizzas and portions.
1326 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
This is Fair Oak's greasy spoon of choice and it's a great non-corporate option for burgers and other grilled or fried…More American fare. Like so many shops along this stretch of Fair Oaks Avenue, the historic atmosphere is present. First timers should try the cheeseburger, a great example of this vintage spot's hearty appeal.
921 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
This family-owned and operated French market has been in business since 1996 and offers salads, soups, beer, wine,…More hundreds of cheeses, charcuterie, caviar, foie gras, truffles and baked goods.
618 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Señor Fish in South Pasadena is a gourmet Mexican seafood lovers dream come true. The menu is loaded with…More unforgettable foods like shrimp tostadas and scallop burritos. They feature fresh charbroiled fish at market prices and always have a fine selection of specials to choose from.
1103 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
The LA area has terrific Mexican food restaurant chains, and Baja Fresh is definitely one of the more prolific: There…More are many locations all over town.</p> <p>This South Pasadena spot in the Vons Shopping Center is spacious and closes fairly late. Its a decent night dining option versus a full-service place or a drive-thru.</p> <p>As the name of the chain goes, its food is impressively fresh but still very affordable. Here again, Mexican restaurants like Baja Fresh are a great inexpensive alternative to fast food.</p>
1115 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Authentic and flavorful Chinese cuisine makes Golden China Restaurant a hallmark spot on Fair Oaks to stop for a great…More full-service or take-out meal. Executive Chef Chou I-Hsing<b><i> </i></b>has nearly 50 years of culinary experience and has headed the Golden China kitchen staff since the 1980s. Before immigrating to the United States, I-Hsing was a chef at prominent restaurants in Taiwan. His past experiences and Mandarin authenticity make the menu at Golden China abundant with flavorful choices. It is very extensive, so first-timers should be prepared for lots of perusing.
802 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Tokoro is a mellow, relaxing place to enjoy some of the best Japanese cuisine South Pasadena has to offer. That's no…More exaggeration, despite the area's reputation for terrific Far East eats.</p> <p>The service is outstanding, as is the artistry of the restaurant's sushi chefs. Tokoro's interior decor is elegantly put together, maintaining a traditional Japanese atmosphere without overdoing it to the point of gaudiness.</p> <p>Prices here are reasonable for a full-service sushi restaurant -- lots of money-saving specials throughout the year.</p>
966 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Radhika Modern Indian Bistro opened in South Pasadena in May 2010 and serves up classic north Indian fare. Previously…More located at Shopper's Lane in Pasadena, the new Radhika restaurant is directly across from the Gold Line Mission Station. Radhika offers a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.</p> <p>The owners plan to open Radha Room, a lounge with Indian-influenced tapas, next door to the restaurant. </p>
700 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has locations all over, not quite as prolific as Starbucks, but close. The company is…More still privately family-owned, and among the largest in the world of this non-publicly traded variety.</p> <p>The South Pasadena location is cozy and convenient, right near the 110. The store offers free WiFi, which along with the quiet atmosphere makes it a good place to work. This Coffee Bean opens extremely early at 5:30am, which is great for local weekday commuters.</p>
805 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
This is a great diner and bakery rolled into one. A delicious stop, not far from the 110 on Fair Oaks, this is one of…More several northeast L.A. restaurants run by David Yost and Randy Hoffman.</p> <p>Its crepes are amazing, and the rest of the creative menu features "eclectic California cuisine," according to its owners. Operating until 11 at night makes Wild Thyme an excellent place to go for just coffee and/or dessert, if not a great full-course meal. There's no shortage of dining options here.</p>
1107 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030
La Fiesta Grande in South Pasadena is a cool local spot for Mexican food. Peruse the menu featuring authentic, flavorful…More favorites or check out the all-you-can-eat taco bar. Listen to roaming mariachi players as you enjoy one of La Fiesta's grande margaritas and get into the party spirit.
