Bar Chelou

Restaurant · Downtown

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The 15 Best Date Night Restaurants In Los Angeles - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Dinner and a show is a tried-and-true date night format, and if you’re looking for the most cultured version of that category, you won’t find a better one-two punch than dinner at Bar Chelou followed by a show at Pasadena Playhouse. Not only is the Playhouse one of the top regional theaters in the country, but Bar Chelou is a French-ish bistro that completely breaks the mold of sleepy pre-theater dinner spots. The moody, barely lit dining room buzzes into the night with other dates sharing hearty, artfully plated dishes like snapped peas topped with smoky crumbled sausage and tuna crudo in a celery root puree. And while there are plenty of people eating here who aren't seeing a show later, if you are one of them, the staff will make sure you’re comfortably in your seats by showtime. " - Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/guides/the-best-date-night-restaurants-in-los-angeles
Jessie Clapp

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

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