DINING OPTIONS IN THE AREA

From a quick bite to a dining experience, from the traditional to the exotic, Pasadena’s vast culinary scene has you covered. Pasadena was simply destined to be a foodie’s paradise, as the birthplace of Julia Child. Pasadena has more than 500 restaurants to delight the food-savvy crowd, serving up diverse offerings of food categories and cuisines. From The Dining Room at The Langham Huntington, the only Michelin-rated hotel restaurant in Southern California, to the 46-year-old Pasadena landmark Pie ‘n Burger, it’s all here. Dine on the culinary talents of tomorrow at the teaching restaurant of the California School of Culinary Arts, one of only 15 Le Cordon Blue cooking schools in the country. Satisfy your sweet tooth with some See’s Candy, which started right here in Mary See’s kitchen. Don’t miss out on tempting watering holes, like mega producer Gale Anne Hurd’s Vertical Wine Bistro. Other tempting options include Bistro 45, Derek’s Bistro, Parkway Grill, Saladang Song and Smitty’s Grill.

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From the Pasadena Convention Center, you can walk to four major hotels and Old Pasadena, a bustling 22-block historical area filled with 200 shops, boutiques, restaurants and clubs. The restaurants in the four local hotels include:

Hilton Pasadena, 168 South Los Robles Avenue, 626-577-1000

• Trevos Restaurant offers delectable California Cuisine in a fun, casually upscale restaurant featuring healthy, fresh ingredients prepared by some of the most creative chefs in Pasadena. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Langham Huntington, 1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue, 626-568-3900

• The Royce features New American cuisine, including lighter California fare prepared with classic influences and refined French technique, emphasizing fresh seasonal produce and the best quality sustainable products from around the world. The Royce is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
• The Terrace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The comforting bistro style menu is comprised of seasonal and sustainable California cuisine. The outdoor patio offers guests alfresco dining with a view of the Picture Bridge and pool.
• The Lobby Lounge offers Langham’s Signature Afternoon Tea on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Chocolate Afternoon Tea on Sundays.
• The Tap Room is a stylish and inviting space featuring classic and innovative handmade cocktails, an eclectic wine selection, premium beers on tap from around the world and upscale, innovative bar food. The Tap Room food menu puts an upscale twist on traditional bar favorites.

Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, 303 East Cordova Street, 626-449-4000

• Charlie’s Bar offers appetizers and American cuisine with a great Happy Hour hors d’oeuvres buffet.
• Restaurant Soleil offers an indoor/outdoor atmosphere serving the finest in Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring homemade pastas, fresh seafood and steaks.

The Westin Pasadena, 191 N. Los Robles Avenue, 626-792-2727

• The Living Room Lobby & Bar offers cocktails and snacks daily in a place where you can relax to enjoy an evening cocktail, read a book in their library or watch a sporting event on one of their plasma TV’s.
• The Store offers baked goods and desserts daily.
• The Ventanas Restaurant & Bar provides a casual dining atmosphere where you can enjoy award winning California cuisine.

Click here for a list of restaurants in the area.