Bistro 45 - Pasadena (CA)

5 /5 Jon Yu: Excellent cuisine, wonderful service and accommodations, and most importantly a superb selection of flavors! Our welcome was warm and friendly, our waiter was first class and funny, and our meal was delectable and tantalizing to all senses. Clearly there has been great thought and execution in each step, from the front of house to the back of house. Everything was served perfectly, attentively, and gracefully. I will gladly drive back out here from Las Vegas, for my next meal with Bistro 45 with great anticipation for the next exciting adventure! Keep up the great work!

5 /5 Desiree Allard: So I used to live in the apartments across the street from this restaurant in the early 90’s. I would see people pulling up for valet and I never thought I’d ever be able to dine here. Years later, after moving from Pasadena to Washington in 2022, we came to visit our son who still lives in SoCal and decided to have dinner here. Robert, who called to confirm our reservation was very kind. I told him about living across the street at one time, and he said he’d take care of us. Our waiter was William. Sweet young man. We had a fantastic dinner, and we were given the royal treatment. We had a fantastic time and I am so thankful to Robert and the rest of the very kind staff for their hospitality and generosity. We will definitely be back.

5 /5 Tish: Went here for group dinner. Service was sharp & friendly. Food was fantastic. Dessert was delicious. Great for groups or couples. Parking was tight next to their bldg but thats common in that area. Great place!!!!

5 /5 Dylan McEntee: This is a gem! The food was absolutely next level amazing. The quality of the ingredients is undeniably top notch and locally sourced. This is a family owned business. We talked to Robert, the owner on the phone to make our reservation. Our server was the son of the owner as well as Tamara. I know they treat staff well because Jose told us he’s been there for 34 years. Must be a great family. I the hanger steak and it was potentially the best steak I’ve ever had. Everything was delightfully delicious in every way. Sitting behind us was Al Rocker and Hoda Kotb, which was a nice surprise, but clearly the rich and famous enjoy this place as well.

5 /5 Janet Liss: OMG! This place was AMAZING! I had lunch here for a private birthday party and have never had such delicious food. The soup was smooth and creamy and beautifully presented. The salad was,.well, salad. The main entree consisted of butchers cut steak, mashed potatoes, and asparagus an every single bite sparkled. The steak was perfectly cooked. The potatoes melted in your mouth, and the asparagus was al dente...cooked thoroughly but still maintained a slight crunch. I was a guest for this lunch but if I had to pay for it I wouldnt have been able to afford it. Were a middle class family and its very high-end. White tablecloths, fantastic service, and incredible food.