19 Best American Restaurants in Pasadena

Gyros Express and More Greek • $
7219 Fairmont PkwySuite 185, Pasadena

“Gyros Express and More truly exceeded my expectations! The Greek pizza was a Mediterranean masterpiece, with a perfectly thin crust, aromatic herbs, and generous toppings. The Greek salad was a refreshing complement, bursting with freshness and drizzled with a zesty dressing. The warm, inviting atmosphere made it the perfect spot to enjoy these authentic Greek flavors. If you're in the mood for a delicious fusion of Mediterranean cuisine, Gyros Express and More is the place to be. I can't wait to return for more of their scrumptious dishes!“

4.8 Superb181 Reviews
Oh My Funnel Cake Fries! (Located at The Neighborhood Scoop) American • $$
2106 Strawberry Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries
Churro Fries
Cheese Fries
Banana Split
Fried Oreos
Onion Rings
Beignets

“One of the best desserts I have ever had! Highly recommend the funnel cake fries. I was assuming that it would be too sweet due to everything that it had been added but I was wrong. Everything meshed perfectly and I can still remember the taste!“

4.5 Superb76 Reviews
Peppers Steak House • $
3604 Fairmont Pkwy Suite C, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Appetizer Sampler Fried Zucchini Fried Mushroom and Mozzarella Plank
Blackened Red Fish Crab Sauce Steamed Broccoli & Asparagus
Blackened Catfish Dinner
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
Ribeye Steak Dinner
Country Fried Steak
Ribeye Steak 10oz
Fried Mushrooms

“What a great experience this turned out to be. Peppers is a midsized Non-chain restaurant in Pasadena, Tx. This was my first time here and I was impressed. The building from the outside is beautifully maintained and welcoming, with a uniquely landscaped front garden. Once inside it gets better. We were greated by a friendly young host and taken through an immaculately clean dining room to our table. It is a real, sit down restaurant. It is calm, was quiet, and comfortable. There were couples, small groups, and families with children. Our waiter arrived with menus almost immediately. The menu is not huge but had something for everyone. I don't remember seeing hot dogs but I didn't look at the kid menu. It has a varied offering of steaks, seafood, pasta, chicken, hamburgers, veggies, sides, and appetizers. Oh yeah, and a very nice full bar. They make an excellent lemondrop martini. The serving size of our meals was generous and appealing. Many of the entrees offer a size choice in case you want a smaller meal. The fried catfish and shrimp entree was huge with thick perfectly fried seafood. It made me wish I had some of those shrimp. My pan-seared redfish crabmeat/butter sauce was excellent. The smothered steak was also very tasty with a nice, thick steak burger under gravy and onions. Our sides were not canned or bland. A big fully loaded (no scrimping) baked potato, big, thick asparagus...everything really was upscale quality food and worth the somewhat expensive price. Most of the entrees I was interested in were $16 to $25 dollars that included 2 sides and dinner rolls. But hey, you can barely get anything under $15 dollars at Cheddars and that is for canned, frozen, and mushy food. So yes, if I am getting a nice dinner out I would rather splurge a little and go back to Peppers. I don't know if my food pics do this restaurant justice and I wish I had taken pictures of the really nice dining room. The plates are loaded and presented nicely. The ONLY thing that needs improvement in my opinion is the dinner rolls. They were disappointing. We were too full to try any desert this time. I would recommend Peppers based on an excellent first time dining experience. My parents eat here often.Parking: There is a lot of parking.Kid-friendliness: It seemed that children are very welcome here. There were several children dining. They were very well-behaved and appeared to be enjoying themselves. Kudos to their parents.Wheelchair accessibility: There is no problem with wheelchairs here.“

4.5 Superb71 Reviews
Black Bear Diner Pasadena American • $
3497 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf Dinner with Onion Rings and Green Beans
Bacon Eggs & Pancakes Family Meal
Cubs Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Sweet Cream Banana Pancakes
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Bob's Big Bear Burger
Classic Eggs Benedict
Cinnamon French Toast
Chicken Fried Steak
Classic French Toast

“Black Bear Cafe is definitely a place to bring you biggest Bear growling appetite! Their burgers and onion rings are hot, delicious and made custom to your order!Parking: Parking is easy and plenty of it!Kid-friendliness: Kids of all ages will enjoy eating here.“

4.2 Good223 Reviews
Bubba's 33 American • $
3221 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

12 Pepperoni Canadian Bacon and Ground Beef Pizza
Double Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Tater Tots and Bacon Cheeseburger
Crooked Fried Cheese Appetizer
Bubba's Famous Boneless Wings
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Bubba's Bacon Cheeseburger
Raspberry Chipotle Wings
Bacon Avocado Sandwich
Layered Cheese Fries

“This was my 1st time coming here, and I'll be back! The staff was very friendly, and when they heard it was our first time, they gave us a coupon for a free appetizer for a return visit! The food was delicious. I had the Bacon Avocado Sandwich, and it was amazing. It was also too huge to eat in one sitting!“

4.3 Superb120 Reviews
Pine Street Cafe at Silver Sycamore American • $
5111 Pine Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Silver Dollar Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs
Cinnamon French Toast
Chicken and Waffles
Sycamore Benedict
Build an Omelette
Tex Mex Migas
Peach Cobbler
Eggs Benedict
The Elvis
Sausage

“This is a hidden gem in Pasadena! It is a quaint cafe with AMAZING food! My boyfriend and I started with the brisket loaded fries….absolutely delicious! I had the grilled turkey and spinach panini and I added avocado and my boyfriend had the sycamore 2s which came with 2 eggs, 2 of your choice of meat, and 2 pancakes. The pancakes were divine and melted in your mouth. The service was great as well. Our waitress was very attentive even though they had a full house (literally…the cafe is a house ?). You have to check this place out. The grounds are beautiful. They also have a bed and breakfast and a wedding venue onsite.Parking: Nice size parking lot.Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp for those in a wheelchair.“

4.5 Superb62 Reviews
Ernie's Cafe & Catering American • $
1860 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak with Green Beans and Fried Okra
Big E Burger

“Ernie's had amazing food! I have lived in the area for almost 40 years and have never gone there due to the fact they close so early in the day. I can't get there during their hours. However, my friend hosted a private event there, and finally, I was able to eat there. The food was so good!! I seriously am not over exaggerating. You must eat here. Staff was super good too. 5 star restaurant for sure!!!“

4.9 Superb31 Reviews

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76 American •
Pine St, Pasadena

“My review stands, solid place with service. Last time I visited got the brie burger, chia pudding, meatloaf and chocolate creme pie. No faults! I will comment on the property. I took snapshots of the B&Bs and the quaint environment they provide.“

4.4 Superb65 Reviews
Frank's Grill American • $
3807 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Chicken & 2 Egg
Hash Browns and Grits
Country Breakfast
Western Omelette
Sau & 1 Pancake
2 Egg Breakfast
Orange Juice
Biscuits
Gravy
Toast

“I had not eaten here in forever. The breakfast plate was delicious. The eggs were fluffy, hash browns were perfect. Everything was prepared as I had asked. The restaurant was not packed, nice & quiet. The waitstaff was excellent. Waitresses & cashier were very congenial. The dining room was very clean. Nice place to visit for breakfast.“

4.4 Superb52 Reviews
Hoasis Restaurant Honduran • $
1206 Richey St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Pollo Con Tajadas Fried Chicken with Green Banana Slices
Baleada Clásica Hondureña
Miercoles Filete Empanizado
2 Slices French Toast
Baleada Con Aguacate
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk Pancakes
Desayuno Hondureño
French Toast Combo
Bacon and Sausage

“Hoasis is an authentic Honduran restaurant, you will find traditional dishes but with a unique flavor experience, 100% recommended Hoasis is managed by a Garifuna descendant Obed Norberto who is an excellent chef and a warm person, very friendly and with a lot of charisma, he is the owner but he is always a very humble person and makes you feel at home, and although I am not Honduran you can have an authentic experience of the flavors of this beautiful country, they make you feel at home and the atmosphere is very warm. I recommend checking the Menu for events, you have unique and special dishes. The best of all is that my children love it ❤️“

4.7 Superb23 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
3033 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Buttered Corn House Salad Steak Fries
Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream
6 Oz Sirloin Steak with Ribs
Extra Honey Cinnamon Butter
Yeast Dough Bread Basket
Steak with Sweet Potato
Lil' Dillo Steak Bites
Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken Critter Salad
Country Fried Sirloin

“I always love Texas Roadhouse! What brings me back here is not just the food quality but also the cost/portion and the calories listed on the menu.... Makes it super easy to stick to Keto and CICO diets. Personally, i prefer the sirloin cause they remove all the fat , making it super lean. The herb crusted chicken is great too. They have new appatisers but i forgot what they were.... You're gonna have to go there!Vegetarian options: You can fill up on a potato n salad here.Dietary restrictions: Keto n CICO diet friendly options“

4 Good182 Reviews
El Torito Country Cooking American • $
2502 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Turkey and Dressing Dinner
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak
Baked Potato
Fried Fish

“Decided to drop by was curious of the place I got the breakfast special everything was homemade which I like wish the toast was a bit more toasted but all in all good deal for 7$ I'd rather go here then spend the same on a McDonald's breakfast. Guy at counter recommended special didn't take long to make at all and I was on my way!“

4.2 Good52 Reviews
Saltgrass Steak House Steak House • $$
3233 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Soup of the Day & Salad
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad
Baked Potato Soup
Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Shrimp
Range Rattlers
Fried Mushrooms
Tortilla Soup

“OUR WAITER CHRISTIAN ORTIZ WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING HE DID EVERYTHING TOP TO BOTTEM AND EVEN BOTTEMED AND TOPPED, I LOVE CHEESE AND AMERICA, I LOVE BREAD THE BREAD HERE BTW WAS GRRAT I LOVE BREAD BREAD IS BREAD BUT I LOVE BREAD, DO YOU LIKE BREAD LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW THE “

4 Good121 Reviews
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe Cajun • $$
3501 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Cajun Fried Chicken
Cajun Combo Skillet
Red Beans and Rice
Crawfish Étoufée
Cajun Fried Steak
Seafood Platter
Seafood Gumbo
Stuffed Shrimp
Fried Pickles
Boudin Balls

“Since the pandemic, I've noticed the changes in taste with food at certain restaurants. Razzo's Cajun Cafe has always been one of my favorite spots whether I'm in the Dallas Ft Worth area or Houston. Some things have changed with Razzo's such the Worm Burner didn't have the classic Gummie Worms and it wasn't as strong of a drink as I remembered. The Rat Toes is a staple for every time I visit any location, but the flavors were not coming through. It just appeared that the recipe has changed.Now, my husband is from Louisiana and he mentioned that the flavors were not deeply seasoned and robust like Louisiana Cajun style food but was good nonetheless.In the meantime, we'll keep visiting various locations and see if they live up to the memories of great Cajun food to the NINE!“

4 Good91 Reviews
Sudie's Catfish House American • $
4910 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Hush Puppies with Their Wonderful Dipping Sauce
Magnolia Seafood Pasta
Fried Catfish Platter
Fried Green Tomatoes
Catfish and Shrimp
Crawfish or Shrimp
Blackened Catfish
Fried Mushrooms
Mac and Cheese
Seafood Fondue

“What a great place. I love the decor and the service was great. I loved the hush puppies, and the ice tea is so good . The serving size and big and the price was well worth the money.Kid-friendliness: They created you right when I walked in.“

4 Good83 Reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar Tex-Mex • $
5548 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Bottomless Tostada Chips
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Bottomless Chips & Salsa
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Molten Chocolate Cake

“Let me just start off with this, I like Chili's 3 for 11 deal.. there are not a lot of places you go to these days where you get an appetizer, entre and a drink for 11.00+/-, good price for the quantity of food items. We went at lunch time- the food tasted good, nothing was undercooked and/or burnt. The server was super attentive, polite and super fast. The only thing I didn't like were the bathrooms-super dark and the first table we were sitting in was sticky. Other than that it was pretty good.“

4 Good65 Reviews
BreWingZ Restaurant and Bar Chicken Wings • $
5007 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Pepper Wings and Carolina Gold SMH Wings
Garlic Parmeaan Boneless Wings
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Brewingz Pickle Chips
Golden Fried Shrimp
Traditional Wingz 4
Traditional Wings
French Fries

“Order to pick up , host there young lady didn’t welcome me just side eye me , waited 5 min there until I ask if there was anyone else to help me . She stayed looked at me and didn’t say a word just turn to the back & another tall lady came & charmed me politely. Good is great but service the “

3.9 Good77 Reviews
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Burgers • $
3517 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pickles with Ranch
Gourmet Cheese Burger
Towering Onion Rings
Mozzarella Sticks
Brisket Burger
Pretzel Bites
Veggie Burger
Garlic Fries
French Fries
Steak Fries

“Staff were on point, the food was amazing, what more could you ask for?You're able to request for different style of burgers but not medium rare, I understand though! So I ordered a medium, and it hit just right.The burger was juicy, nice and fresh, and absolutely delicious! The fries were also amazing with that special red robins spice they have on the table, highly recommended!There's also a simple burger for the fussy eater in your family or for the elderly that want an old school burger.Great place, great staff, 11 / 10 experience!“

3.9 Good65 Reviews

“I love this place I'm a fan of breakfast and brunch anyway and I really appreciate things that I wouldn't necessarily fix myself at home. I am totally in love with the Elvis, which is French toast with peanut butter and bananas foster Yum. The Benedict is wonderful as well and my husband who is a hamburger aficionado said that the regular hamburger was really really good and cooked correct correctly to order., He's a medium rare guy. The young man who served us was really sweet and helpful as well.“

3.9 Good52 Reviews
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