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Parkway Grill, Pasadena, CA

Parkway Grill

4.8
4.8
2484 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (626) 795-1001
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Apolinar Martinez
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Parkway Grill is the perfect place for any celebration or event, be it a birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, holiday, wrap party, awards show reception, charity reception or corporate meeting. We are available for location filming for television, features, fashion and music. Buyout of the entire restaurant also offered. Grill Room 35, Atrium 20, total capacity 200.
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    California
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Piano player Monday through Saturday evenings.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Californian

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Ambiance

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Great for fine wines

  • Pasadena

    Romantic

  • Pasadena

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parkway Grill in Pasadena consistently delights with its "excellent service," "outstanding food," and "romantic ambiance." Known for its "perfectly done" steaks and seafood, this restaurant shines in creating memorable dining experiences for special occasions. While some mention high prices, the quality and atmosphere make it "worth every penny."

2,484 Reviews
  1. Jeannie

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice for New Year’s Eve dinner. We wanted to have a nice dinner close to home. Service was wonderful from valet, hostess & attentive server. We were seated upon arrival, ambience was elegantly festive, food was delicious, yummy desert too. I’d skip the teeny tiny crabcakes smothered in sauces and julienne veggies for anything else on the menu. Everything else about last night was top shelf.

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  2. Angel

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. Top notch cuisine for sure. We all had something different and we all raved about what we each ate. We had two people (Servers) taking care of us and though the place was full they really took care of us. I highly recommend the restaurant especially during holidays because they go all out on the decor.

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  3. Frederic

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, but the service was somewhat slow.

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  4. Debbie

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been our special occasion restaurant for over 30 years. Have never had a bad experience. Food is always delicious

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  5. Mary

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parkway Grill is one of, if not the, finest fine dining restaurants in Pasadena! We had our New Year’s Eve dinner there as we celebrated our 5th Commitment Anniversary which we celebrate there each year. The ambiance is cozy and intimate no matter where you sit. The food is consistently outstanding and the service is exceptional. A shout out to Omar who was our server New Year’s Eve as well as a month ago with our family. He along with the others who took care of our table are always caring, professional and seem to enjoy their work. Parkway is one of three restaurants owned and operated by the Smith brothers who are very community oriented and philanthropic. We love having dinner here.

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  6. Robbie

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming here on our anniversary for years. Celebrated our 50th here last year! The food and service are always excellent. My husband loves the black bean soup. I've had the short rib with polenta several times and it's delicious. We always order the bread basket to start. We're never disappointed in the experisnce.
    Parkway GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Robbie! We're thrilled to hear that Parkway Grill has been a part of your anniversary celebration for years. It's fantastic to know that you and your husband love our black bean soup and the short rib with polenta. We're glad that you always enjoy the bread basket to start your meal. Your excellent experience is our top priority and we're grateful for your continued patronage. We look forward to making more years with you!

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  7. eric

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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.
    Parkway GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Eric! We're delighted to hear that Parkway Grill remains the best "special occasion" restaurant on this side of LA. It's fantastic to know that our ambiance, food, and high level of service have not let you down on your special day. We're honored to be part of the celebration and we're glad that you felt like Jose treated you as though you were the only ones in the restaurant. We look forward to many more celebrations with you in the future!

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  8. Jessica

    VIP

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great cocktails, wonderful service, and fantastic ambiance.
    Parkway GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jessica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Parkway Grill. It's wonderful to know that our food, cocktails, and service met your expectations. We strive to create a wonderful ambiance for our guests, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  9. Vivian

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Tomahawk steak and fish specials, which were perfectly cooked. All the food was delicious. This restaurant is always consistent in serving quality food. We will be back!
    Parkway GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Vivian! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our consistency in quality food to be satisfying. We're especially pleased that the Tomahawk steak and fish specials hit the mark for you! We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Parkway Grill soon. Best, The Management Team

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  10. Sara

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Christmas Eve dinner, and birthday celebration was lovely. I was a bit nervous that it would feel rushed and overwhelming being a holiday, but it was an enjoyable evening. The food and service were outstanding, as was the holiday decor.
    Parkway GrillResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sara, Thank you so much for choosing Parkway Grill for your Christmas Eve dinner and birthday celebration! We're delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable evening with us. We're glad you appreciated our food, service, and the holiday decor. We strive to create a memorable experience for our guests, and your feedback is a great motivation for us. Best wishes, Parkway Grill Management Team

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FAQs

Parkway Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 795-1001.

Parkway Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 2484 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Parkway Grill

510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    California
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Apolinar Martinez
  • Entertainment
    Piano player Monday through Saturday evenings.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (626) 795-1001
  • Catering
    <br />
  • Private party facilities
    Parkway Grill is the perfect place for any celebration or event, be it a birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, holiday, wrap party, awards show reception, charity reception or corporate meeting. We are available for location filming for television, features, fashion and music. Buyout of the entire restaurant also offered. Grill Room 35, Atrium 20, total capacity 200.
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