Where can I find a good restaurant in Pasadena to go to after my graduation?

mrsbygtigger: Where can I find a good restaurant in Pasadena to go to after my graduation?
I am looking for a good, inexpensive (main course about $ 15) restaurant in Pasadena, CA that has a nice variety on their menu? Preferrably a restaurant that accepts reservations because I don’t want to go there on a Saturday night with about 25 people and we’re waiting for hours outside to be seated. Any suggestions?

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Answer by lizzerie
go to barn burner great food or twin palms

Answer by mgonvelez
Factoring price and large group (accepts reservations) consider: (In the Old Town area…note: parking & traffic is tough on weekends)
Bucca di Beppo*
Mijares Restaurant*
(So. of Old Towne):
El Cholo Mexican Restaurant* (near Barn Burner BBQ) on Fair Oaks Blvd;
Also consider at the east end of the city. on Foothill Blvd.:
Maria’s Italian Kitchen*;
Islands Restaurant* (both are casual)
Panda Inn Chinese Restaurant,
Another local favorite is
Green Street Restaurant* (off of Lake, so. of Green St….great local restaurant; price is good, only factor is the group of 25, they’re always very busy).
If you’re also considering restaurants near Pasadena, like Arcadia (in the Santa Anita Mall) try:
Wood Ranch Restaurant
(but prices average btwn. 13.00 to 20.00).

*Will meet your budget of up to $ 15.00 per person.

Good luck and hope this helps too!

Answer by auntjewly
all those who said barn burner is so right food is really good

Answer by lovehealer
Here you go:

Best Restaurants in LA area:

Enjoy and congrats!

Answer by Wally Z
1. Just about any restaurant will make reservations for 25 and most will require it so don’t try to walk in.
2. If you want a Saturday night, you might be too late to make a reservation. Large graduation parties are common and they may not be able to accommodate you, You might have to settle for Sunday or Monday.
3. Be aware that many restaurants will automatically add the tip to the check so find out before you tip them twice.

Two restaurants I know of are California Pizza Kitchen but I don’t know if they have a banquet room. The other is Il Fornaio (high class Italian). They do have many dishes in $ 15 area but most are $ 15 – $ 30 and up. I haven’t been in the Pasadena restaurant but all of the others do have a banquet room.
Since they do not have an established clientel yet, you might find something in the Americana at Brand in Glendale that is still taking reservations.