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Pasadena Old Town Restaurant Row - Great Places to Eat in Pasadena CA

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. BRE# 000872112

Restaurant Row is located in Old Pasadena on Raymond Avenue (between Union & Holly)  just off of Colorado Boulevard.  It's steps from the new Metro Gold Line station, Pasadena's Senior Center, Norton Simon Museum and Memorial Park.

Restaurant Row offers an eclectic mix of dining venues ranging from neighborhood cafes to some of the highest Zagat-rated gourmet restaurants in Southern California.

Nearby movie theaters, bookstores and trendy designer shops make sthis an easy walking destination with plenty to occupy an after noon or evening visit.

There's plenty of parking - both valet and public - making it a convenient stop.

Restaurants:

54 Holly Street Cafe known for it's hearty portions of homestyle cooking such as pancakes, omelets and burgers.  Open daily.  Cash only.  54 E. Holly Street 626.792.0506

Cafe Bizou is a French bistro rated by Zagat as the "most popular restaurant in LA" 2001-2005.  I've really enjoyed dinner there.  It's truly an elegant and fun restaurant to go to.  91 N. Raymond Avenue 626.792.9923

Chado Tearoom features a huge selection of teas from around the world with tasty scones, finger sandwishes and salads.  I had an afternoon tea with a friend of mine and enjoyed every minute of it!  This is a great place to schedule your special occasions with the women you love!  79 N. Raymond Avenue 626.431.2832

Shaab is an authentic Japanese restaurant offering fresh sushi and traditional Japanese Cuisine.  77 N. Raymond Avenue 626.683.1150

Xiomara combines French technique with tastes from Cuba and other parts of teh New Wrold.  Among the highest rated Latin restaurants in Southern California.  69 N. Raymond Avenue 626.796.2520

Yujean Kang's has the most delicious and unique Chinese food.  I enjoyed every bite of it.  It has earned the highest rating of any Chinese restaurant in the 2005 Zagat guide.  It puts a new spin on Chinese food.  You just have to try it.  67 N. Raymond Avenue 626.585.0855

Vive provides a sensual dining experience that engages the senses.  It features a a Latin Asian Lounge and Bar. 61 N. Raymond Avenue www.vivelounge.com

Cafe Atlantic is a traditional Cuban cuisine restaurant with a great atmosphere and reasonable prices.  Cafe Atlantic's authentic Cuban cuisine has earned teh praise of Zagat, LA Weekly and the LA Times.  53 E Union Street 626.796.7350

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Nickie Rothwell
Get Staged 2 Sell - Los Angeles, CA

Cafe Bizou is great!  We go there often, there is one in Sherman Oaks too.

And we just had lunch at Chado Tearoom this weekend.  It was fun and what a selection of teas!

May 02, 2007 03:53 PM
Irina Netchaev
Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA
Pasadena CA Real Estate

I didn't realize that Cafe Bizou was also in Sherman Oaks... interesting!

Thanks Nickie!

May 05, 2007 04:46 PM