Arroyo Chop House Restaurant Review
536 S. Arroyo Pkwy. 
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Pasadena, CA 91103
626-577-7463 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
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Open
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- Romantic setting
- Kid-friendly
- Private room(s)
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Entertainment
- Outdoor dining
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
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| Close in proximity yet miles apart in cuisine are this New York-style steakhouse and its nearby sibling, Parkway Grill. (Owners Bob and Gregg Smith also include Pasadena's Smitty’s Grill, Bel-Air’s Vibrato and local Crocodile Cafés in their boutique portfolio.) With a traditional steakhouse menu and vibe, this spot is ground zero for hungry beef lovers, with favorites like filet mignon and rib-eye served with a choice of sauces including béarnaise, peppercorn-sherry, and blue cheese smoked bacon Cabernet reduction. We have been disappointed in recent years with some of our experiences at the Chop House: a bland heirloom tomato salad with a skimpy complement of burrata cheese, steaks with excessive fat and a good quality salmon filet not attentively deboned or thoughtfully sauced. More reliable are the desserts---sure bets are the oversize apple pie and cheesecake, but also popular are chocolate and Grand Marnier soufflés. This local spot features some splendid Arts & Crafts architectural details. |
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