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Arroyo Chop House

4.7 (2539)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
536 South Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105

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Arroyo Chop House

4.7
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Pasadena

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Neighborhood gem
A modern take on the classic American steakhouse, Arroyo Chop House is one of only a few restaurants in Southern California that serves exclusively USDA Prime beef. This strikingly handsome restaurant, inspired by the Arts & Crafts architectural style for which Pasadena is famous, is clad in rich mahogany and the cozy booths are bathed in seductive light.

Our steaks are aged and hand cut daily and then perfectly seared in a 1,500 degree oven. Traditional steakhouse side dishes include creamed spinach, baked potatoes, asparagus spears with hollandaise sauce, and Arroyo Chop House's famous onion rings. We also offer live Maine lobster and fresh fish, Alaskan King Crab legs, fresh oysters, and shrimp. Compliment your meal with a bottle from our award-winning wine list and finish the night with one of our delicious desserts such as a Grand Marnier soufflé, warm apple pie, butterscotch pudding or chocolate pecan pie.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sun-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm Fri/Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Arroyo Chop House is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, charity events, wrap parties, and more. Available for TV, film, fashion, and music shoots, with full buyout options. Arroyo Room (50), Prime Room (35), total capacity 220. Private spaces offer flexible layouts and AV capabilities.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    California Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Live piano player nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Arroyo Chop House.

4.7

4.7
(2539)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Great for fine wines

  • Pasadena

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Arroyo Chop House is known for its "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Steaks like the New York charred and ribeye are "cooked to perfection," and the soufflés are considered "the best." Despite occasional noise, the "friendly" and "attentive" staff make dining here a memorable experience.
2,539 Reviews
  1. David Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    All good baby baby. Nothing else to add to my review.

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  2. Scott Gold

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall the food was amazing and service was top notch. The steak was the best I’ve had. However sitting on the patio was very loud making it not the ambience we were looking for. There also were a few mosquitoes or gnats, making it difficult. If we come back, we will request inside seating.

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  3. Steve

    Orange County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn’t been there in over a decade but we invited another couple to dine with us. Food was very good, drinks were on point and the service was excellent

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  4. J Patrick Gold

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The wine list is good. The restaurant “baited and switched” vintage on my first 2 selections. The third selection was out of stock and we were told 10 minutes after our $85 ribeye entrees were served. Steak was sous vide and only slightly grilled. Our side dish was asparagus but the server brought creamed spinach and then asparagus. The organization is out of control and we had a 600 reservation so it was not overcrowded as a plethora of mistakes occurred. The restaurant operating management is poor

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Nic

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing experience and food! Only downside: Some very loud drunk patrons at a nearby booth that never got a word from the staff.

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  6. Mark Gold

    Las Vegas112 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Frankly disappointing. Service was off, inattentive and slow. Food was just average, truly nothing differentiating…especially given price points. Ordered lobster bisque as a starter…portion was embarrassing small. Other better choices.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Karen

    Los Angeles12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reliably great. They never disappoint. Love a quiet restaurant! Staff know you are there to relax, enjoy and they treat you well and attentively without hovering.

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  8. janet

    Orlando3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seth was one of the best waiters we have ever had in all of our dining experiences. He made our 30th wedding anniversary celebration experience memorable and amazing.

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  9. Casey

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The New York charred steak was amazing. The lobster mashed potatoes, incredible. The staff was attentive, friendly, and informative. We were seated in an area off the main dining room that was like an annex. Because it's so close to the road, noise from passing trucks and motorcycles could be deafening at times and detracted from what should have been a perfect dining experience. Seating in the main dining area is a much preferred.

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  10. David

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been here numerous times. This time the food took MUCH longer to come out and we were starving, about 45 minutes. Food tasted great. Servers were nice. But we were getting hangry and the very long wait spoiled a special evening.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sun-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm Fri/Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Arroyo Chop House is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, charity events, wrap parties, and more. Available for TV, film, fashion, and music shoots, with full buyout options. Arroyo Room (50), Prime Room (35), total capacity 220. Private spaces offer flexible layouts and AV capabilities.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    California Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Live piano player nightly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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FAQs

Arroyo Chop House feels like a classic, Arts & Crafts–inspired steakhouse, rich mahogany, seductive low lighting and cozy booths, with a lively bar and quieter, more intimate rooms or patio to choose from.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear; many guests dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Thursday evenings on the patio are a lovely choice, guests specifically call out a Thursday night in the patio room as a cozy, high‑quality experience, and you can request the patio when booking.

Arroyo Chop House pairs its rich, booth‑lined main dining room with a full bar, a patio/patio room (with a fireplace), side dining rooms, and a private dining room used for events.

Thursday evenings, guests specifically praise Thursday nights in the patio room for a high-quality experience with excellent service and perfectly prepared food.

Come hungry, guests frequently describe the portions as generous, noting large desserts like the Grand Marnier soufflé and entrees that sometimes leave perfect leftovers.

Yes, Arroyo Chop House’s cozy, low‑lit booths and repeated anniversary and date-night visits make it an excellent choice for a special evening out.

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Arroyo Chop House

4.7
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Pasadena

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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