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Parkway Grill, Pasadena, CA

Parkway Grill

4.8
4.8
2492 Reviews
$50 and over
Californian
510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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
  • 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 2,492 people are saying

Parkway Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Parkway Grill offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing" food and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "wonderful" ambiance and "special" atmosphere perfect for celebrations. Standout dishes include the Chilean sea bass and Australian lobster tail. Attentive staff like John and Eduardo enhance the experience, making it a "must-visit" spot.

2,492 Reviews
  1. Joe VIP

    Phoenix175 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent server and the restaurant is beautiful! The wedge and blue cheese dressing were delicious. My husband had a rib eye that was cooked to perfection. My scallops were fair at best and what they served with it was terrible. My friend had the scallops and enjoyed them. Her husband had the sea bass which he said was just ok. So it was a split vote. Since I’m the one who makes the reservations I would probably choose a different restaurant next time. I was hoping for a better experience! It was not worth the money we spent & we do eat out a lot!

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  2. Leah

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing experience! Con:was the Valet at the end of the night we basically just got our own cars but still had to pay $8! Pro: We had a party of six and were lucky to have John as our server. He was incredibly attentive, patient, and made sure all of our questions were answered with care. His recommendations were spot-on and truly made our dining experience even better. John’s professionalism and friendly demeanor stood out—he made us feel welcomed and well taken care of. Highly recommend asking for him if you visit!

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  3. Mark VIP

    Los Angeles67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The catfish is an extremely good one of a kind meal. The surf and turf is always a great choice.

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  4. Don

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful place to celebrate. Greg and Chelby are the best hosts anyone could ask for. ;)

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  5. Brittany

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always live Parkway grill. Nothing bad to say. Food is always superb.

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  6. Mary VIP

    Los Angeles76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming to Parkway Grill! Once inside any stress level disappears. Service, ambiance, food are all outstanding.

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  7. CristianD VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a business meeting celebrating some achievements and Juan took care of us so nicely. The hostesses were very welcoming and nice, and so was the lady bartender. Great drinks and great service. Overall a great experience and totally recommend it. This place is like an iconic restaurant in Pasadena and the grounds are so beautiful.

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  8. Claudia VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely evening. The restaurant is old school with dark walls and a quiet ambiance. A mixture of contemporary and club elegance. It was relaxing. The service is excellent, knowledgable and attentive. A good variety of offerings on the menu. A favorite were the short ribs which melted off the bone and also the scallops. It is great for a special occasion or a dink at the bar.

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  9. RobertS

    Palm Springs15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, a bit on the expense side. Noise level was very loud and I see there is no acoustic tiling on the ceiling or anything. That might improve the experience.

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  10. Ron VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Did not care for the patio area we were seated in Very cramped and felt neglected. We have always loved this restaurant and will be back but we will refuse to sit in this cramped patio space You have such a nice ambiance and this experience was not that

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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 2492 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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
  • 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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