Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near South Lake, Pasadena

Scott R. • January 14, 2016Great baked goods, such as lemon bars and scones.

Eileen W. • August 20, 2019We love the summer dining at the Athenaeum !

Thomas M. • August 6, 2016The Green Tuna is a big, delicious tuna salad sandwich elevated by the inclusion of some fresh vegetables, including ripe avocado. 1/2 was enough for me - but I ate the whole thing.

Elizabeth C. • November 25, 2013Great service and delicious dishes. I had the hangar steak and my friend had the Salmon with risotto. Both wonderfully Tasty!

Aida C. • October 3, 2011The #8 is the way to go!

David B. • February 3, 2020Everything is amazing. Let the chef take you away!

Sterling R. • January 2, 2014That Taro flavor... Love it! Also, Tart with fresh strawberries and Mochi.. Delicious!

Sabina B. • December 24, 2013The staff is super sweet and everything on the menu is so fresh and so clean, clean. Great place to hang out and get some work done (WiFi password: macrobiotics).

Natalie M. • October 21, 2016Loved coming here for happy hour. Delicious appetizers and drinks, great service and lounge.

Matt J. • June 17, 2010Go there and get the grilled chicken kabobs! They come with rice, hummus, greek salad and flat bread.

Nicole • September 13, 2018It’s about everything. Hard to go wrong. Tonight the fig salad and artichoke salad were amazing. And the seared yellowfin was delicious

Mark T. • January 29, 2019Prime rib was very good. Skip the everything potato, it was forgettable. Very clean place, not too loud. Good for business dinner.

Melanie C. • February 29, 2016Milky Bun with Cookie Monster and Milk n Cereal with Mochi is so good 😩👌🏼

Nik R. • February 7, 2015Regular campus coffee place, with surprisingly good espresso-based drinks. One of my favorite americanos in the city. Also - Big Bang Blueberry Latte is actually pretty awesome!

Ina M. • July 7, 2016Must try are Jacob's Wonderbar, Philtered Soul, Dancing Water, Ecstatic Iced Coffee, Mocha Tesora, Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. Trust me you'll come back for more... 1 cup at a time 😊

Letty R. • August 16, 2015The Bali bliss sandwich sooo delicious! Highly recommend it.

Christina B. • August 2, 2010Beef empanadas for a starter and skirt steak for dinner. You can't go wrong... Ask for Silvinia to be your waitress. Also, you can bring your own bottle of wine. : )

Sally F. • May 28, 2012Chicken bowl is my favorite

Clara K. • January 6, 2011the corn & barley tea (iced or you can get it hot) is refreshing! patio out back is quieter than the main room.

eric b. • October 7, 2018Awesome happy hour with raging carnitas tacos and Rojas poblanos. And Border Psycho IPA in tap! Sit outside and drink!

Trina U. • January 28, 2017Another vote for the Creamy Bun (cronut stuffed with ice cream), but with churro ice cream. Amazing!

Christine G. • March 10, 2023The almond milk latte was excellent

JonathanGohh • May 29, 2013Great service and great food! Relatively cheap considering its at the heart of Pasadena. Highly recommended to all!

Brittney S. • November 23, 2014Such a cute hot dog stand. My craving for a Chicago dog has been satisfied.

Antoinette M. • August 8, 2014This is some of the best Shabu around. The Sukiyaki is fantastic. Make sure to eat the meat with the raw egg and sesame oil mixture.

Simple F. • August 21, 2019Pork Xiao Long Bao, string beans, short rib dan mien noodles, pickled cucumber

Vanessa B. • March 23, 2013Tonight was my first time. The watermelon rosemary, cucumber mint, and passionfruit pepper lemonades are to die for. I also took home a lemon macaron. The macarons are huge and so delish. I'll be back

Min Kuk K. • May 3, 2019Everything is good here.

Dorothy V. • January 30, 2011Best cornbread ever! You have to try it!