Arroyo Chop House

Alex Chalekian

One of the best restaurants in Pasadena. You have to try the barbecue shrimp appetizer and pair it with a chopped salad. Portions are pretty big so we usually have them split items. You can't go wrong with the filet mignon and pair that with the jalapeño-corn souffle.

R

Ambience on outdoor patio and music, best I've ever heard in a restaurant, 60's mellow classic hits; was great! Lots of air, but still well covered. BUT, way overpriced "jumbo" lobster tail for $85 was not 10 - 12 Oz, more like 6 Oz, overcooked, tasteless, even the melted butter was tasteless. No sides included, and you pay for bread! Only reason I came here was because Pasadena Weekly said it was best of Pasadena, and it was someone's birthday. Small chopped salad could've used apples or pears to balance, and leave out the old, hard, potato strips that could've broken a tooth. Cheap knives not sharp enough to cut filet mignon easily, and butter not cold. Bread, mints, filet and water ok, but everything else disappointing. The servers were way too eager to leave the table, so barely able to make a request. The waiter was kind enough to give me a discount, but still very disappointing. Even the free chocolate cake seemed old, hard, and as if not covered in the frig. Chairs heavy and hard to move, so it makes a big noise getting up from the table (on patio). The building, music, and ambience was so nice, I hope the owners/manager improve these things, but I wont be back and cannot recommend this restaurant. We left feeling hungry and ripped off. I'd go to Red Lobster or Black Angus for a lobster next time!

Mar Rivera

This is our favorite restaurant and always have a great time. The food and service are always exceptional. This review is for the valet service. We ended up getting the car valet we didn’t think much of it during pick up. However they took a while to get my car back out which seemed suspicious to me. After waiting for about 5-10 mins my gut feeling told me to check the car. As I walk around the car I noticed a scratch on the rear door. It’s not the biggest issue , but honesty goes a long way. The restaurant is great but I would exercise caution if using the valet service.

Larry Teran

We had an amazing time celebrating my wife's birthday, atmosphere was great, plenty of work Christmas celebrations going on. We had made reservations and despite being busy we were seated right away. The service was good but our waiter was a little to pushy on trying to order things we didn't want, forgot our drinks during our appetizer course and just seemed a bit up in the clouds at time. Overall the decorations, the piano player and vibes were very pleasant. Dinner was amazing and definitely recommend this place. Definitely going back as the food selection is worth going back.

Laura Coffey

The filet mignon was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. We shared several sides and not one missed the mark. The truffle mac and cheese was rich without being heavy. The garlic mashed potatoes were velvety smooth. The Brussels sprouts had just the right char with crispy bacon for balance. Even the asparagus had a nice snap and vibrant flavor. The garlic sourdough bread came out warm and fresh, and I started with an espresso martini that was spot on. Our server, Christopher, was exceptional. He recommended a beautiful glass of Cabernet that paired perfectly with the steak. He was attentive without being overbearing and really elevated the experience. For dessert, we had the chocolate soufflé and they surprised me with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and raspberry drizzle to celebrate. A thoughtful touch! The service, ambiance, and food were all on point. Whether you’re celebrating or just craving a great steakhouse experience, this is one of those places worth coming back to. Easily five stars.