"Houston’s Pasadena is a strong contender for best Hillstone restaurant in Southern California. That's because it offers everything you'd want from a fancy-yet-comfy steakhouse dinner with mass appeal. Suited managers with perfectly quaffed hair inspect tables for missing cutlery, and you’re offered fresh plates for every course. There’s even a giant koi pond. All of the upscale touches make the Hillstone classics taste even better, like caesar salad on a chilled plate, deviled eggs, and the juicy double-cut pork chop with potatoes colcannon." - brant cox, sylvio martins, andrew ryce