Cheesecake Factory 2 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-584-6000, This unique restaurant feature more than 200 menu items, including classic burgers, steaks, fresh fish, pastas, avocado eggrolls, and, of course, cheesecake. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. more... 

Houston's 320 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-577-6001, This wonderful restaurant is perfect for every dining occasion and it features a menu of all American beef dishes, oversized salads, and a large variety of appetizers. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Raymond, The 1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-441-3136, Situated in a lovingly restored historic home, this cozy and romantic restaurant is filled with flowers and it features wonderful American dishes served on candlelit tables dressed in white linens and Tiffany lamps. They are open nightly for dinner. more... 

Soda Jerks 219 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, On the Northwest Corner of Fair Oaks Avenue, 626-583-8031, Nestled in a historic 1906 building, this restaurant has features including an antique soda fountain bar with a marble counter top and a rare Hamilton Beach malt dispenser. Great American cuisine is served here daily for lunch and dinner. 

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes 201 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-577-4798, Featuring fresh, wholesome foods, this eatery serves made-from-scratch soups, hot pasta, a variety of freshly baked muffins, pizza focaccia and other breads, and a dessert bar. A weekly rotation of menu items offers variety for regular guests. The restaurant also offers salad bars, including three fresh-tossed salads prepared exhibition-style and a large assortment of fresh cut produce, dressings, and toppings, along with several signature prepared salads.  more... 

Arirang Korean Restaurant 114 West Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-577-8885, Uniquely presented Korean cuisine that is part HshnJungShik and specialty cuisine of Korea is featured at this restaurant that introduces a variety of side dishes featuring the authentic flavours of Korea.  more... 

Bistro 45 45 South Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-795-2478, The creative menu, focus on personal service, and attention to detail have won this bistro top honors from both Wine Spectator and Conde Nast Traveler. The menu features gourmet California-French cuisine in a class by itself, and the atmosphere is upscale yet inviting. more... 

Derek's Bistro 181 East Glenarm Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-799-5252, One of Pasadena's premier dining spots, this bistro serves exceptional California and French cuisine daily for lunch and dinner. 

Gordon Biersch Brewery 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91101, Located Next to the AMC Theaters, 626-449-0052, This modern day, traditional brewpub serves an eclectic American menu influenced by bold international flavors that is complemented by their own fresh lagers. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Brenart Cafe Gallery 53 East Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-796-7460, Brenart combines the culinary arts with the visual arts. It is a relaxed, very informal atmosphere where you can enjoy simple, very good food and appreciate the artwork of local artists that they exhibit both on the walls and on the 50" high definition plasma TV screen that they have installed in-house. The art exhibitions rotate every few weeks and the management team is available to discuss sales. They hope to promote and encourage local artists through their gallery activities and they welcome all enquiries concerning exhibitions from artists and art lovers alike.  more...

Wild Thyme Cafe and Bakery 805 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91030, Located in South Pasadena, 626-799-4169, A bright, pleasant California cafe that serves a well rounded menu of healthy, organic food daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Yahaira's Cafe 698 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101, Located in the Playhouse District, 626-844-3254, This small cafe serves excellent breakfast and lunch fare, with such specialties as a brie and apple quesadilla and coconut shrimp on the menu. more... 

P.F. Chang's 260 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101, Located in Paseo Colorado, 626-356-9760, An experience of a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wines, and tempting desserts, all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro, await you at this eatery.  more... 

Yujean Kang's 67 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103, Located in Old Town Pasadena, 626-585-0855, Blending traditional and modern gourmet Chinese cuisine, owner Yujean Kang takes his family's Bay Area restaurant to a new level of excellence. 

Starbucks Coffee 575 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-795-0918, This nationally known coffee venue serves a large variety of coffee drinks, as well as a great selection of delicious pastries. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch. more... 

Restaurant Halie 1030 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106, Located in the Historic Cheesewright Building, 626-440-7067, Upscale and contemporary in every way, this restaurant expertly preserves and incorporates the architectural integrity of the building it inhabits to dramatically present an extensive menu featuring New American cuisine. more... 

Father Nature's Lavosh Wraps 17 North DeLacey Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-568-9811, Unique and natural food, using only the freshest ingredients, is featured at this delicatessen that makes an extensive selection of fresh wraps daily, including a menu of vegetarian and gourmet wraps. 

Gelson's Service Deli 245 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101, Located at Gelson's The Super Market, 626-535-0190, Professional chefs oversee food preparation and presentation for each Gelson's market deli, featuring gourmet salads prepared from scratch and an extensive selection of entrées, perfect for a take home dinner. Catering is available at each store with just about any combination of prepared foods and custom platters you need for your event. more... 

Noah's Bagels 605 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-449-6415, Eighteen different kinds of bagels are served at this bagel shop that also serves New York style salads, smoked fish, made-to-order sandwiches, and many freshly baked desserts. more... 

Togos 273 South Lake Avenue, Suite 273, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-535-0555, A full menu of hand made-to-order sandwiches and salads are served daily for lunch and dinner at this sandwich shop. Catering is available. more... 

Ruby's Diner 45 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, Located in the Heart of Downtown Pasadena, 626-796-7829, A 50's style diner that serves a variety of great family meals, including delicious hamburgers and frosty shakes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Parkway Grill 510 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-795-1001, This trendy, upscale restaurant gives special attention to every detail and wins consistent reviews for the effort. Serving an always innovative menu with Asian, Italian, and Mexican influences, the restaurant features in on-site organic garden, beautiful artwork, and fresh-cut flowers. Reservations are recommended. 

Shiro 1505 Mission Street, Pasadena, CA 91030, Located in South Pasadena, 626-799-4774, Styled in the simple, attractive Japanese tradition, this restaurant shifts emphasis in the menu to French cuisine with Japanese influences. While the menu changes daily, some dishes like the outstanding Chinese ravioli filled with shrimp mousse and finished with lobster sauce, and the also popular golden fried catfish, serve as staples. 

All India Cafe 39 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-440-0309, Offering an extensive menu of authentic home-style specialties from the diverse cultures and culinary traditions within India, this restaurant uses only natural spices and ingredients in their dishes and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Mezbaan Indian Cuisine 80 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-405-9060, Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine made with health conscious ingredients and fat free meats at this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner. 

New Delhi Palace 950 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 205, Pasadena, CA 91106, Southeast Corner of Colorado & Mentor, 626-405-0666, Featuring a lunch buffet and offering catering services for up to 300 guests, this wonderful Indian restaurant has been an LA Times "Best Restaurant of the Year." 

Avanti Cafe 111 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-577-4688, Specialty gourmet pizzas prepared in an imported oak-wood fired Italian oven are the hallmark of this restaurant that also offers a delicious assortment of fresh California style ingredients top pizza dough formulated to accent the natural oak-wood flavor. A selection of popular pasta or calzone dishes are also offered.  more... 

Bono Corso's Pizza Food 220 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-795-6816, Offering an extensive menu of fine Italian cuisine including veal, chicken, seafood, and pasta specialties, this Italian restaurant has been a favorite of local patrons since 1965. 

Buca di Beppo 80 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-792-7272, Delicious Southern Italian cuisine is served at this restaurant with specialties including Linguini Frutti di Mare, Neapolitan Pizzas, Chicken Cacciatore, and Spaghetti Marinara. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Greco's Italian Restaurant 452 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-795-9615, Large portions of Italian cuisine is served at this restaurant that boasts an interesting list of entree dishes, including excellent pastas and mussels. A great wine list complements your meal and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana 24 West Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-683-9797, This Italian restaurant serves fresh brewed espresso, hot-from-the-oven bread, pastas with flavorful sauces, and wines from small regional wineries. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Manny' s Pizzeria 16 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, Located in Old Town Pasadena, 626-795-7330, 800-7MANNYS, Offering an extensive variety of authentic Italian cuisine, this pizzeria is known for their New York and Sicilian style pizza, recommending either the White Pizza made with fresh dill, olive oil, ricotta and chicken, or the Margarita, a vegetarian version made with fresh tomato, bazil, and cheese. more... 

Maria's Italian Kitchen 3537 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107, Located at Hastings Ranch, Suite 6, 626-351-2080, Italian sausages and meatballs, bread, pizza dough, pastries, and Maria's own marinara made from scratch every day, using the finest naturally sweet plum tomatoes, is served at this restaurant that also offers pasta that is imported from Italy and served al dente with meat sauce made from fresh ground beef and simmered for hours. more... 

Mario's Restaurant 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91011, Located in Historic Pasadena Playhouse, 626-796-1977, A family owned and operated restaurant that serves good Italian cuisine in combination with entertainment by singing waiters based on the family's love for the Opera. 

Sorriso Trattoria 46 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-793-2233, Friendly and attentive wait staff add pleasure to dining at this restaurant which is a casual spot for Italian cuisine. 

South Lake Italian Kitchen 524 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-792-5984, Enjoy traditional and gourmet pizzas at this restaurant that also serves a variety of pasta dishes, cool crisp salads, and hot or cold sub sandwiches. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Sushu Roku 33 Miller Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103, Located Adjacent to Crate and Barrel, 626-683-3000, Serving exceptional California Sushi and Modern Asian cuisine, this restaurant provides a calming, Zen-like atmosphere in the less traditional, Japanese country style at this trendy restaurant. Try the specialty Asian martinis, like the Tokyo Rose or Roppongi, or one of hand picked sakes. more...

Burger Continental 535 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101, Located at Corner of South Lake Avenue, 626-792-6634, The house specials at this Mediterranean restaurant are named after various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cities. This fun and lively restaurant features live music on the patio dining area and occasional live belly dancers weaving through the tables. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Cafe Santorini 64-70 West Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103, Located Across from the AMC 8 Theatre, 626-564-4200, Mediterranean dishes mixed with Greece, Italy, Middle East, and French influences are served at this restaurant with spices added including Lebanese and Egyptian mint, black cumin, fenugreek, and caraway seeds. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Alcapulco Restaurant 2936 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-795-4248, 800-735-3501, A casual, friendly, relaxing, and comfortable atmosphere awaits you at this restaurant that consistently serves great traditional Mexican fare in a festive atmosphere. more... 

Baja Fresh Grill 899 East Del Mar, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-792-0446, A large selection of Mexican style dishes are available at this restaurant, with items including burritos, soft shell tacos, quesadillas, and taquitos, on the menu. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Border Grill 260 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101, Located in Paseo Colorado, 626-844-8988, Here, the bold and spicy flavors of contemporary, gourmet Mexican cuisine blend with a vibrant, colorful atmosphere for an upbeat yet relaxing dining experience. The menu features authentic favorites, as well as innovative specials created by star chefs, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, who are well known for their careful study and unique interpretation of traditional Mexican cuisine. more... 

Breadcrumbs 49 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105, Located in Old Pasadena, 626-793-4712, Touted as having some of the best pizza in the Los Angeles area, this pizzeria serves unique and delicious thin crusted pizzas in a contemporary European atmosphere. 

Twin Palms 101 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101, 626-577-2567, All of the California inspired dishes at this restaurant are made fresh daily with locally produced and fresh from the market items. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Xiomara 69 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-796-2520, Expertly prepared Cuban and Latin-inspired cuisine with Asian influences is served at this Pasadena fine dining favorite. A house specialty, the spicy lamb shank, is exceptionally tender and served over a taro root puree from a crust-sealed cast iron pan.  more... 

Sushi Bar Yoshida 2026 Huntington Drive, Pasadena, CA 91108, Located in San Marino, 626-281-9292, This highly popular sushi bar, known for the freshness of its fish, fills up quickly after its 5:00 p.m. opening. The restaurant offers standard sushi, as well as specialties like pompano, where chefs serve you two pieces of sushi from a tiny fish, then bring you the fried bones in a tangy sauce. 

Wok N' Roll Restaurant & Sushi Bar 55 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105, Located Between Raymond and Fair Oaks, 626-304-1000, A large sushi bar is the highlight of this restaurant that also serves gourmet Chinese and Japanese dishes as well as house specials, appetizers, and desserts. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Chado Tea Room 79 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103, 626-431-2832, Listed among the best places to have tea, this tea room is a locals favorite and it serves an extensive selection of teas in an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. 

Rose Tree Cottage 828 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106, 626-793-3337, This traditional English tea room is set in an English style court of cottages and it serves afternoon tea at 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required. more...