Arroyo Chop House
3.5
from - 536 S. Arroyo Pkwy.
- Pasadena, CA 91105
- 626-577-7463
- Price range: $$$$$ ($31 & up)
After ditching their respective careers in dentistry and public relations, brothers Bob and Gregg Smith launched a restaurant empire based on their "House of Yes" concept. A reference to excellent service rather than the 1997 Parker Posey movie about incest, never saying no to a customer has contributed to the wild popularity of this squarely traditional Pasadena steakhouse. In its mustard-colored dining room adorned with magohany wainscotting, oil landscape paintings, Craftsman-style lamps, and an R. Kenton Nelson mural of the 1930s leisure class, the restaurant serves only USDA Prime steaks accompanied by sophisticated sauces such as bearnaise, peppercorn-sherry, bleu cheese-smoked bacon, and cabernet reduction. Oenophiles can choose from among more than 225 labels of wine, with an emphasis on the full-bodied reds that go so well with a good, bloody steak.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- California Blvd.
- Parking:
- Valet
The Basics
- Hours:
- Sun.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Steaks and American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$$ ($31 & up)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Dress Code:
- Business Casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Restaurant Style:
- Steakhouse
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Family Friendly, High Energy, and Upscale
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Features:
- Takeout/Carryout, Catering, Live Performances, and Open Kitchen/Watch the Chef. Live pianist plays nightly.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. The Arroyo Room is available Sun.-Thurs. for groups of 30-50 people.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Traveler's Checks Accepted
