Maison Akira
- Neighborhood: Playhouse District
- 713 E. Green St.
- Pasadena, CA 91101
- 626-796-9501
- Price range: $$$$ ($26-$30)
Born in Japan and trained in France, owner/chef Akira Hirose gives this elegant restaurant an East-meets-West provenance seen in traditional dishes with an Asian flair, like his signature Miso Marinated Grilled Chilean Sea Bass. The Sunday Champagne Brunch draws raves—and crowds—so better to make a reservation.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- El Molino Ave. and Oak Knoll Ave.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot. Validated for 90 minutes.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- Lunch: Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Tue.-Thurs. 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Brunch: Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Mon.
- Cuisine:
- French and Japanese
- Meals Served:
- Sunday Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Business Casual
- Alcohol:
- Corkage Fee and Wine. $20 per bottle, with a 2 bottle maximum; $30 per magnum.
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic, Upscale, and Cozy
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Traveler's Checks Accepted
