Bar Chelou

Restaurant · Downtown

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The 18 Best Restaurants in Pasadena

"Both locals and visitors alike are taking note of chef Doug Rankin’s Bar Chelou, which Eater named Restaurant of the Year in 2023. The playful spot serves a fresh, innovative menu that fills up the room regularly. Rankin performs magic with vegetables and seafood, including the house favorite carrots râpées with coconut dressing, a hint of lime, peanuts, and delicately fried potato strings. — Mona Holmes, reporter" - Cathy Chaplin, Mona Holmes

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37 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Get directions

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