Arroyo Chop House

The filet mignon was perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. We shared several sides and not one missed the mark. The truffle mac and cheese was rich without being heavy. The garlic mashed potatoes were velvety smooth. The Brussels sprouts had just the right char with crispy bacon for balance. Even the asparagus had a nice snap and vibrant flavor. The garlic sourdough bread came out warm and fresh, and I started with an espresso martini that was spot on. Our server, Christopher, was exceptional. He recommended a beautiful glass of Cabernet that paired perfectly with the steak. He was attentive without being overbearing and really elevated the experience. For dessert, we had the chocolate soufflé and they surprised me with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and raspberry drizzle to celebrate. A thoughtful touch! The service, ambiance, and food were all on point. Whether you’re celebrating or just craving a great steakhouse experience, this is one of those places worth coming back to. Easily five stars.

Arroyo Chop House is an exquisite and savory dining experience. The servers are very knowledgeable and friendly. Any menu item is elegantly presented in a timely fashion. The bar is first rate, too. This establishment is perfect for a special occasion, business dinner, or nice night out. I highly recommend Arroyo Chop House!

Such good wagyu 8+ steak! One of the best steaks i ever had actually. My husband ordered the chicken which was also soo delicious! We went to celebrate a birthday and we were provided chocolate raspberry cake, also great! We will definitely be coming back.

Went for a bday party 🥳 for a dear friend and enjoyed the service. The food was top tier and the drinks were on point. Great for mid size groups too.

Really enjoyed the overall experience — food was good, drinks could use some work, ordered a dry martini and wished it was a little better —— service and atmosphere were brilliant - good quality steak. Would recommend a visit

Everything what you expect from a steakhouse was provided to the best customer satisfaction. From, the atmosphere you can tell it’s a place to have enjoyment, but can also be quiet or be loud as you want. The service was absolute amazing, hands-down! From the very beginning to the very end, our wages paid attention to detail on everything we ordered provided drinks with our meals and even asked us for recommendations. Onto to the food everything was so delicious except for the tomahawk unfortunately, this was more on the medium than medium rare, which was totally unexpected given, the prestige Arroyo Chophouse is.

The steak was very good. But pricey. Any and all sides are ala cart and a bit pricey as well. I got a steak and a loaded baked potato with an iced tea. $137 plus tip. It was very loud because a few people in the restaurant apparently love attention and they were talking so loud and laughing really loud. Two separate tables in two different sections. Even other people at other tables were looking due to how loud and obnoxious this lady was one section over from me…. I had stereo loudness since the 1 guy with three other guys apparently liked attention too on the other side of me. I tried to just tune it all out but it was very hard. If you want a quiet dinner, count this one out. I think the restaurant should let diners know when they are getting a little too loud. Even though the steak was decent, I make one just as good at home and for much less!

Amazing experience. Everything was incredible, the food, the service, and the ambiance. It was very dimly lit offering a very intimate atmosphere perfect for date night or any occasion. The steak was perfectly seasoned and delicious. I have never had butter that was this spreadable.

Hands down one of the best steak houses to grab dinner at. Came here with my friends and we had the epitome of a girls night. The staff is incredible and super attentive. The drinks are perfect each time. But most importantly the food is not only perfectly cooked, but absolutely delicious. Starting off with freshly hot sourdough bread. My oh my is it incredible with some butter. I opted for a whiskey based drink this time. Jameson, ginger ale, and some fresh lime juice squeezed in. Definitely paired perfectly with my chopped salad and petit mignon. All the ingredients were fresh on my salad and the steak was like butter when cutting into it with great flavor and texture. To end the meal, I opted for a chocolate soufflé that was just the chefs kiss. Overall, it was a perfect night. Thank you Arroyo Chop house for such incredible service and food! Definitely will be back for another girls dinner!

STILL MY FAVORITE PLACE FOR DINNER ================================ My husband's company had a dinner for ten of us at the Arroyo Chop House on August 17, 2025 and everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. I wish I had more photos, but I got caught up with socializing and stuff. I love the surf and turf. My husband always split that and he gets the filet and I love the lobster. A few others in our group ordered that. All the sides were wonderful. We chose the garlic mashed potatoes and also split a Caesar salad. The drinks were great. I loved my Old Fashioned. We also had a bottle of red wine which was delicious. We ordered two orders of the sourdough bread and garlic bread which is split 50/50. That was the first time I've had their garlic bread and I loved that. We ordered three big desserts for our table to share which was perfect. Julia, our server was amazing from the beginning to the end. My anniversary is coming up in a week and I want to go again. That's how much I love it.

Fancy steak house dinner ambiance feel. Service was great. Waiter timed food perfectly. Get the garlic bread! Did the 50/50 option but everyone wanted the garlic bread. Sourdough is on the house so j order the garlic it'll be everyone's fav. Do the wagyu. It's worth it. Tender and juicy. Melts in your mouth. My wife and I shared the surf/turf and upgraded to the wagyu and it was far greater than the reg one of which my sis in law got.

The food was delicious, our meat came cooked to perfection and was nice and tender. The crab cakes were nicely served with fresh mango topping that added a freshness to it. I loved all the sides but my favorite was the lobster mashed potatoes. Our server was great and recommended the chocolate soufflé and it didn't disappoint! I realllllly liked the garlic bread we got as well. Awesome experience!

Wow-if you're looking for a special night out-THIS is THE place!! (And if you enjoy good food) From beginning to end it was a superb experience. The restaurant is dark wich makes for an intimate vibe. Our sever, Seth, was attentive, nice and funny! The trifecta! The food was insane! We split the NY Steak, broccoli, garlic bread and potato. Do yourself a favor and DO NOt..I repeat..DO NOT skip the garlic bread. Everything was made with fresh, simple ingredients and ohhh soo flavorful. **Tip**It's easy to miss ...as it's a little sign parallel to the street. All parking is valet ($8)

Super glad we decided to celebrate our 2rd wedding anniversary with Dinner at Arroyo Chop House. Always drove by and was curious of the food. We were able to make a reservation via open table. Parking is valet only and it is $8. Right when you walk in, there is upscale casual steak house vibes. Dark dining room with a fully showcased bar. They have an extensive wine selection and a fine selection of quality cuts. They also offer Japanese Wagyu steaks, which I think is rare in the area. We ordered two wines, 1/2 sourdough and 1/2 garlic bread, the Japanese ribeye, Fillet and Lobster tail. For sides we had the Scalloped potatoes, ACH mac and cheese, an 1/2 orders of the onion rings and creamed spinach. We ordered the soufflé special and also got a candle lit raspberry chocolate cake for our anniversary. You must decide on the soufflé mid meal as it takes some time to make. The food was delicious and perfectly seasoned. We're extremely delighted with our meal and the service was spectacular. Steak houses are generally pricey but this meal was well worth it! Our total bill with tip was $400. (They comped the soufflé and cake- Anniversary special) We are excited for our next dinner at the Arroyo chop house!

Recently celebrated my birthday dinner here as a first timer. The ambiance is nice, although I'm not a fan of very dimly lit restaurants but it's expected of a steakhouse. One of my friends received a glass that was chipped for his old fashion, which is surprising for a place like this. Didn't love the service, our waiter cracked some jokes about the chip and poor lighting in our picture but I didn't really find it funny. That being said, I think the steak is well cooked, perfectly medium rare. The sides were all yummy, but no stand outs. The sourdough bread was really excellent. I enjoyed that for someone who typically don't like sourdough. Food is above average, but the experience not really my vibe.

If you have Seth as your waiter, you're lucky! Patio has a better ambience in my opinion as opposed to indoors. My "Must order" list: I am fully aware I'm about to start with a recommendation and that's because it makes more sense to order it before ordering anything else because it takes between 40 to 45 minutes Dessert: the soufflé Drinks: old-fashioned, and tangerine sour Appetizer: combination of the garlic and sourdough bread Appetizer: any of the salads and they conveniently split it for you if you're more than one person Main dish: their classic burger, and their special of the day, which was a Wagyu taster, which was delicious Sides: the Jalapeño corn soufflé, which is to die for the broccolini and the onion rings

I have to be honest...I had high expectations and they were not met. Ordered the crabcakes and they were good, but not great. We also ordered the mac and cheese and the Brussels. The Mac was good but the Brussels had horse raddish and were under cooked (not a repeat) Ordered the fillet and halibut, both were not the caliber they portray and the temperature was off on the steak. Our server seemed a bit annoyed that we didn't order alchohol. The best part of this place is the lighting. They did an amazing job on the ambiance. Bottom line, I would not come back. Simply put, too expensive for the execution.

I have been visiting Arroyo Chop House for some time, and it has been my regular go-to steakhouse. So why wait to do a review? Let's just say I needed a fresh perspective. A couple friends have never been, but wanted to go, I was surprised that they asked for me to come along! Arroyo Chop House has low ambient lighting with a high class look with a casual vibe. Tables are clean yet highlighted, while the bar area is lively as people share stories and drinks. Food: I ordered my usual Negroni to start my meal here and boy on a Friday evening that is exactly what I needed. We also ordered the half Garlic bread and Sourdough to start. The bread was piping hot and that crunch was what we needed to start our meal. For the main course, I ordered the Cowboy Ribeye. I love my steaks here as they have neve over nor under cook my steaks here. My friends ordered the same with the addition to some more additional sides all were impeccable and tasted delicious. From my friends, perspective, they all agreed that it was one of the best steaks they have had. I love this place and plan to continue coming back over and over again!

I had attended a dinner lecture at the Arroyo Chop House and the meal was amazing, I ate my whole plate even though I had arrived planning to save half and not overeat. The bread for the table with the butter was so good and fresh I definitely ate extra pieces. But the main star of the event, the Butterscotch Pudding! Guys, if I had had a choice I wouldn't have ordered it because I didn't really feel that it sounded like something I would like, but thank god we didn't have a choice, because that Butterscotch pudding was SO DELICIOUS. You can bet I inhaled THE WHOLE THING within less than 1 minute. I DREAM of this dessert. Best dessert I've had in a long time!!!!! If you are visiting the Arroyo Chop House try the Butterscotch Pudding, it's amazinggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful restaurant, classic Pasadena looking with well appointed booths and tables. The front of the house was less than welcoming on our last visit. The service was very professional but was less attentive than it should have been at that price point. The bread tray was yummy and worth ordering. The Arroyo chop salad was delicious, abundant and served nicely chilled. The tuna tartar was bland and the preparation felt dated. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and served at the request temperature, however, it was not trimmed properly because it had a thick layer of grizzled at one end. The butterscotch dessert was generous but a tad too sweet. All in all a good special occasion restaurant on the expensive side.

I have been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for a very long time. We came in on May 24th which was our anniversary and it was an amazing experience. We arrived around 8:30pm and the restaurant is dark and intimate which makes for an attractive vibe. I ordered the N.Y. Steak which was really good and my wife ordered the Rib-Eye Steak that was awesome! We had the Lobster mashed potatoes and they tasted really good and prepared well. Our server was Oswaldo and he was attentive, professional and took excellent care of us for the entire evening. The bread we ordered was split between sourdough and garlic and both were good. Street parking was available so we took advantage of that. This is a fantastic restaurant and experience! Looking forward to returning again.

We had an amazing experience at Arroyo. We were a couple of first timers but will certainly be making a trip back soon. The service was warm and welcoming and the food was succulent and satisfying. Next time around I'd like to get a crack at their wine menu and see what they've got to offer. I had the ribeye and my lady had the Alaskan king crab legs. We shared entrees as well as the lobster mashed potatoes which were incredibly rich and savory. Arroyo has a nice laidback atmosphere while maintaining a formal and high class aura. Very good restaurant can't wait to visit again.

Another amazing dinner at Arroyo's! This is our third visit and each time has been great! We arrived right as they opened. The sourdough and jalapeño breads were warm and fluffy. We could've stuffed ourselves with just the bread. We ordered the bbq shrimp to start us off. My husband had the Japanese ultra waygu ribeye, not sure exactly what all that meant but it was perfect! Soft and buttery. I ordered the New York strip, delicious too. We shared the brussels sprouts and garlic mash. We had to end the night with the Grand Marnier soufflé. Our server Jay was very attentive as well as the rest of the staff. We will definitely be back soon.

EXCELLENT!!! Bone in filet was to die for. Medium rare. Cooked perfect. The truffle Mac and cheese a must. Mashed potatoes were delicious Oysters amazing Service excellent Place is super clean and intimate. Great date spot!! Drinks amazing!!!

Had a really lovely birthday dinner here for my husband last week. Our waiter, Johnny, was attentive and so helpful at explaining the menu. The food was all delicious. We had the half and half bread, a filet mignon, mashed potatoes and corn, plus an old fashioned. We also appreciated the chocolate birthday cake slice for dessert. Overall it was a great experience that we will think of fondly, and it made my husband's birthday extra special.

Came here for a business dinner. We tried different types of steaks, including the rump chop. They were all good and decent, but not the best steaks I've ever had. The service was also quite slow, though it was a busy day.

I came here recently to celebrate my birthday and what a treat it was! Our party was big so I called in and was able to book a weekend dinner reservation for our party a week in advance. If your party is smaller, you can go to their website to book the reservation. If you don't mind walking a block or two, I would recommend getting to Arroyo Chop House 10 minutes early to find street parking. Although there is not much parking available on Arroyo Parkway, you may be able to find parking on the side street or around on Marengo Ave. Otherwise, their parking lot is valet only. Once we were seated, we were greeted by the waiter with specials for the day. It did seem pretty busy inside the restaurant at 6pm, so we had to wait awhile until we got our food. One thing I didn't like was that it felt pretty stuffy inside the restaurant. I'm not sure if it's because we were seated on the side of the restaurant where the sun was setting and the wooden shades were absorbing a lot of the heat from the day's sun. Every dish we ordered was sooo delicious. The flavor of the Porterhouse steak was perfect. Although next time I would definitely order the steak medium rare instead of medium. There were parts of the steak where I thought it came out more medium well. The bottle of Napa Valley Merlot and the sides all complemented the steak very well. We had the asparagus, brussels sprouts, lobster mash, and mac n cheese. What really topped off this meal was the spectacular desserts. You must order the chocolate souffle and the butterscotch pudding!

We ordered the porterhouse steak for two, asparagus, cream, spinach, string, french fries, mushrooms and garlic and sourdough bread. Our server was very friendly and quick to bring out our dishes. The ambience is dim lit and mid noise. Usually parties or families, dates or work events. I've dined at this restaurant countless times, maybe 12-15 times the last 5 years. I will continue to support this restaurant . Excellent food and service

Tonight was our anniversary and the kindness and respect that were given to us by our server Yulia (Julia) was so appreciated and she was so attentive and a pleasure to speak to. We will be requesting her in the future. Our meal was wonderful and thank you for the chocolate cake. Truly a night we will never forget at Artoyo Chip House

First time visiting, nice, elegant decor, friendly service, good food. We enjoyed everything we ordered. We got the seafood tower which included raw oysters, crab, lobster, poke & shrimp cocktail. The lobster mash potato had generous portions of lobster, the green beans were crunchy & tasty. The sweet corn was ok and our steaks (filet mignon & rib eye) & chocolate soufflé were good. Overall it was a good experience.

Steaks are all very tasty and delicious. We all love it so much. Creamy spinach is good. Baked potato is yummy. I love the chocolate cakes they gave us for my two daughter's birthday and graduation. The cakes are not very sweet and the chocolate is very rich. I usually feel sic after I eat too much chocolate dessert but I don't feel sick after I ate the chocolate cakes. I like Soufflés Grand Marnier, but Soufflés Chocolate is too sweet for me. But my daughters love the Soufflés Chocolate.

It had been several years since we dined here, but we made the drive from the SF Valley to celebrate a birthday. Everything was spectacular. The ambiance, cocktails, appetizers, entrees, and the chocolate soufflé's for dessert. The service was perfect! We will absolutely be back. I highly recommend the shrimp cocktail, and the surf & turf special (fillet and perfectly cooked lobster tail). The garlic bread and the tomato soup were also delicious! Thanks for making our special occasion dining experience truly wonderful!

This restaurant is owned by the same people that own Parkway Grill right next door, and Smitty's Grill nearby in Pasadena To start we had oysters Rockefeller. They were not even on the menu, but my dad asked if they had them, and at first they said no and then another person came over and said we could do that for you. They did and they were excellent! Then we had the Holland America Farms bib lettuce salad with Ash goat cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and avocado. I had the Lamb chops - I said "cook them however the chef recommends"- they were spectacular! The asparagus was one of the best I've ever had - cooked perfectly- nice crunch, not overcooked, not tough, chewy or stringy at all. The corn was absolutely amazing - nice and crunchy well cooked with peppers and onions. With my lamb chops, there was arugula on the plate and a roasted yellow pepper. My dad had the filet mignon medium rare - was done perfectly. I had a Chopin martini perfectly extra dry with four olives - I'm in heaven. For dessert we had the Grand Marnier soufflé - the soufflé was light and fluffy, creamy and cake like. There was a whipped cream side and a Grand Marnier Crema that was unbelievable - I highly recommend that too!

what a wonderful place, had not been here for quite some time., in at least 12-15 years. Well, this place definitely did not skip a beat. One of my favorite drinks is the painkiller which a lot of restaurants don't make due to the fact that I don't carry the cocoa cream in stock. I brought this to the attention of the manager, which I called about a week before dining with them and she said and told me that they would have it on hand for the night of my reservation when dining with them .Well " Lord and Behold " the day comes and they have the ingredients to make my painkiller.. I knew things could only get better for the night because of the initiative. ( Karen) the manager had taken to make sure that my night would not be a disappointment on any angle....Karen the Manager was AMAZING!!! making sure my dining EXPERIENCE would be nothing less.! Thewait/ staff was also attentive and delivered on all corners. the steaks were grilled to perfection.." the freshly baked bread and sides were ALL on point! The Vanilla Soufflé was just beyond DELICIOUS!!! We had such a wonderful dinnner.. we came back three months later with a larger group our party with which was a group of (10 )the experience was just as wonderful as the first.!!!

My party made a reservation for the chop house a couple of weeks in advance. We arrived around 4:45 for our 5pm dining reservation and there was valet parking for $8. The interior feels very warm, has some low level lighting, and plenty of seating for their reservations. The booth we were seated at felt a little small, but it was still comfortable otherwise. We ordered the scallop with pancetta for the appetizer along with garlic and sourdough bread. Both were delicious and had good portion sizes. The scallops tasted fresh and the texture + flavor was amazing. We ordered the tomahawk steak, a sea bass, the sampler with a ribeye, filet mignon, and I forgot the last one, a filet mignon, and several different side dishes. The sides were shareable and were a great portion. Our party of 4 were able to finish most of our meals along with most of the side dishes. The tomahawk had a nice texture and quality in every bite even at the end pieces, which was all cooked perfectly to the request. The filet mignon was soft and melted in your mouth at a medium level. The sea bass was served with lemon and a butter sauce that made each bite tasty and was very fresh. The service and quality of the dining experience on a weekend night was amazing and probably the best I've experienced. I will look forward to coming back to the Arroyo Chop House in the future.

and we're back - 27th anniversary and there still is no better place to go than Arroyo Chop House. The menu has everything you could want in a steak house - from Wagyu to filet (mignon, petit,) along with all the other expected cuts - ribeye, Porterhouse, and New York. We split the Cowboy Ribeye and loaded up on side - creamed spinach (natch), lobster mashed potatoes (OMG) and sautéed mushrooms just to make it healthy. The steak was cooked to perfection, rare of course as the good lord meant it to be. The sides were perfection - especially the lobster mashed, we fought over the last serving. Cocktails were delicious and the service was top notch. Pro tip - avoid the room at the front. They sit the larger parties in there and trying to carry on a conversation can be a challenge.

When driving into this establishment, please be aware there is two restaurant on one lot. Valet only when you enter and they can take you on the parkway grill side and you can walk over to Arroyo chop house. Started off with a Caesar salad and you have the option to have a sardine on top of your salad. Sure why not, decoration. We also got the scallop wrapped in pancetta, so good, big and meaty scallops. Tomahawk med rare-good piece of meat and more than enough for two people. We were able to take some home for the next day. Truffle mac and cheese- you can really taste and see the truffle in the mac and cheese. Scallop potatoes were a little uncooked and wasn't soft in certain areas but the sauce it was in was really good. Not too heavy or salty. Those beer battered onion rings, OMG so good even the next day in the air fryer! I love leftovers when its good the next day. Service was really good and they didn't skip a beat. Overall it was a nice time. Valet is 7.00

inside and scenery is just gorgeous. Julia was our server and made my mothers birthday such an amazing experience. I will always ask for her from now on. Food was top-notch and the flavor was endless. Cocktails were made to perfection and the food was worth every single penny. I wont go anywhere else.

An Excellent Well-Known Steakhouse In Pasadena Area. Order Cowboy Ribeye. Very Delicious.

The server was very kind this is not about him. We went last night for a date night. Order: Between the two of us we ordered a cocktail, the lobster bisque, bread, the 8+ ultra wagyu New York strip, the surf and turf special USDA prime beef filet mignon and lobster tail, a side of sautéed mountain mushrooms, a side of truffle Mac and cheese, a bottle of wine, and the chocolate soufflé. The bread, soup and surf and turf were great. Issue: The food took FOREVER to arrive. Every element took long. The bread arrived after the soup. Our server shared the soufflé takes 45 minutes from order so we asked for that with our dinner order. It took double that. My 8+ ultra wagyu NY strip (ordered medium rare) was dry. Lack luster. I've bought better from Trader Joe's. The mushrooms were awful. We did ask to send those back. They add bell peppers to it (not said on the menu) and that's all you taste. They could have at least been rendered down more or caramelized. Do not order. The truffle Mac and cheese was very mediocre. I had one bite and that was enough for me. Husband was willing to eat it mainly because we were starving at this point. The soufflé was meh. It needed more chocolate it was a bit plain. The fresh whipped cream was nice. All in all, this gets marked a Do Not Return.

Been here a couple times for dinner and quality changes every time. First time was for restaurant week and I wasn't impressed but came a 2nd time for a work dinner and I loved it so I suggested this for dinner. We got an early reservation, there is street parking around the corner if you don't want to valet but no one watches your car so it's not 100% safe. We started with cosmos which were good but not the best I've ever tasted. We got the half and half bread which was good, soft inside, crunchy outside. Next time I'll probably just get the sourdough since the other side was kinda greasy and heavy. My steak in some areas were a bit overcooked and the taste was just ok. When I came for work the steak was super soft and cooked perfectly so I'm not sure what happened this time. My lobster was good, but again just good and not amazing. Corn wasn't anything spectacular so I'd skip that and just add my own corn at home. The garlic mash had melting butter on top and was whipped perfectly. Our waiters kept checking in on us so that was nice but we never felt rushed so that was also good but we went for Valentine's Day and the tables around us got a long stemmed rose and we didn't so that was weird. I'd probably try it another time but it's twice now that I thought the food was meh.

We decided to dine here for my 60th birthday celebration. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, but you would expect better service for the $$ that it costs. I had to order my drink 3 times for it to finally make it to the table. But they are not stingy on the alcohol. You can actually taste it in the drinks which is a good thing. There were 9 of us Everyone who ordered steak or fish were pleased with their order. And most people liked the sides. We waited what seemed like forever for our food to be served and when it finally came I was soooo disappointed. I ordered the king crab legs which arrived to my table lukewarm and somewhat dry. When the manager came to check on us, he was very gracious in offering to either put it under the broiler to heat it up, or to make a new one. Well it was already dried out so I didn't want it reheated, and it would be 20 mins to have them prepare another one. I didn't want to wait so I ate the cold dried out, salty crab but ti be fair the manager comped it. So I didn't have to pay $110 for it. Overall, I would say that this restaurant does not live up to what I was expecting. I very much prefer the food at the Parkway Grill which their sister restaurant across the parking lot. It was a disappointing experience for almost $900 worth of food. Thumbs down!

First time at arroyo and glad I tried. We got the shrimp cocktail, jalapeño corn soufflé, garlic mashed potatoes, and the ribeye. Shrimp cocktail was perfectly tender. The jalapeño corn soufflé was amazing. First time trying something like that and it is going on my recipe list to make. The steak was well cooked. Parking is 7 bucks valet but there is a lot of parking on nearby streets.

A nice steak house in Pasadena. Ordered a porterhouse for two and ended with a chocolate soufflé! So delicious!

Came back twice in a week to celebrate my birthday and the bfs birthday. The food was amazing as usual. The first time I ordered the petite filet and the second time I ordered the burger. My family ordered surf and turf and the porterhouse. The bf ordered what is shown. All great choices. Saturday night before Father's Day was packed. Luckily, we still got a reservation on Open Table the day before.

Ordered a tomahawk steak with cream, spinach and garlic, mashed potatoes. Everything was phenomenal and well cooked to our liking. Can't wait to visit this place again. Usually the inside is decorated so nicely during the holidays and other times it's just your basic steakhouse. The service was great. Our waitress was very kind

We had a great experience at Arroyo Chophouse. Steak was cooked properly with a perfect amount of char and sides especially the creamed spinach and scalloped potatoes (great consistency, not overcooked) were excellent. Desserts were also very good- albeit perhaps a tad on the crispy side but some may prefer them that way. Our server Christopher was excellent and attended to every detail. My only complaint is the tablecloths are way too long on the booth tables! I would definitely return when in Pasadena.

We were invited back to Arroyo Chop House for my boyfriend's birthday because the owner Gregg felt that we should have had a better experience with them last year for his birthday. I have to say, he was definitely right. Our experience this time with excellent. Our server Patrick was very friendly, told us the specials, and offered his recommendations. He came back multiple times to check on us to make sure everything was perfect. We went with his recommendation of the beet salad and it was delicious. Light and refreshing. Then we went with their special of the 32oz tomahawk ribeye, lobster mash, creamed spinach, and onion rings. The tomahawk was a nice, medium rare, flavorful and beautifully charred, and the onion rings were light and crispy. Patrick even brought out a cheesecake to celebrate my man's special day. Thank you Gregg and Jenna for having us back. We had a wonderful time in your beautifully decorated restaurant for the holidays.

Absolutely loved the upscale service, and the food was fantastic. Highly recommend for a night out on the town. Make sure and dress the part too!

Really solid steak house for a special occasion. There's only valet parking in the lots otherwise you're stuck with street parking in the area. I made a reservation through Google/Yelp for a birthday which made it easy. Unfortunately, service was a big miss in the beginning. We were seated by the host but no one came - we had no water or menu's for 10-15 minutes even though our future server was in the area and they only had one table and no one else bothered to assist. Eventually, things got better and the order was placed. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly but someone else's steak in my party had an overcooked ribeye. For the sides, I really like the half and half bread - you could tell it was super fresh and really delicious. I also really liked the ACH Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was creamy, delicious, and had a nice crunch on the top. Overall a solid steak spot but for my visit, service was a big miss for a steak house and one of the steaks was not cooked to order.

What a treat! We went for dinner to celebrate our son's graduation. Service is outstanding! Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and the specials and explained everything on the menu. Hubby and son shared the rib eye and it was more than enough for two people. I ordered Mary's Marinated chicken breast and loved it!! Very juicy and flavorful!! Very large portion too! Two large chicken breast! We ordered the broccolini, Mac and cheese and mushrooms as side dishes and they were all delicious!! The bread was so soft and fresh out of the oven!! A little pricey but worth it!

Go to place to celebrate birthday Drinks are yummy and so is the food. This time it was the hubbies birthday

To Gregg S, I messaged your restaurant directly to reply to your comment (re: my yelp review). Hope you receive it as I cannot seem to reply to your comment directly!

What a funny experience I had here... and let me say that the service overall was good, but it was a series of unforunate events that will lead me to never visit again. We arrived for our 5 PM reservation, their opening time. Immediately greeted with a strange vibe from some staff heading to an outdoor(?) room, I'm talking almost colliding with us with their water jugs but gave nothing but long stares and silence in return. No biggie. Front desk experience was kind of odd too, no welcome but watched us and waited for us to talk first, which is not the atmosphere I'm used to at high end restaurants such as what I thought this place was. Still, no biggie. Eating time. My partner and I have been craving a good wagyu after eating the best wagyu steak special everrr at Capital Grille in Costa Mesa. We are delighted to see wagyu is offered on their menu. He gets a wagyu ribeye and I get a wagyu filet. Both come out looking the same. I don't think too much about it because I thought I just didn't know enough about the cuts. Patner and I are astonished at how thin these steaks are. Sure we don't have much experience with wagyu, but we couldn't help and compare it to the wagyu we ate at CG which was THICK, whereas this was about the same thickness as a Denny's steak. 1/4" roughly? Even worse, mine was cooked well done when I asked for medium rare. Kindly asked them to remake because it was well done. Server leans in and says, "Is it?" and I also go, "Is it?" ... like it's fully brown. I don't think he was being condescending but I just found it kind of funny that he didn't seem to really know? Idk lol. About three managers come up to apologize which was nice. I was offered a soup or salad while I wait. I choose lobster bisque which they say is on the menu. They come back after a minute or two apologizing again, because lobster bisque is not on the menu. LOL. So she says I can choose a clam chowder. I choose that. Spoiler alert, I get food poisoning from the soup. And I know it's this dish because my partner did not try it while we both shared/ate everything else. The steak comes back as a filet size this time. It is significantly smaller which throws me and my partner off because of the initial two large steaks. Our waiter comes by and casually explains that he had input it wrong the first time... alrighty then. This time the steak is more on the raw side but at this point I just wanted to leave LOL. The corn was also extremely disappointing. Fresh caramelized corn was what was on the menu, but what we received was giving canned corn with bell peppers. Lacking in flavor and definitely no caramelization. And for $14! The super thin wagyu ribeye was $96, the filet $69. The flavors were honestly not very impressive either and the food poisoning sealed the deal for me. Will not be returning, but I thank the manager Krystal for being kind and taking my steak off of the bill.

We have been enjoying the food and ambience at Arroyo Chop House for many years. Lately however it's changed. What used to be a romantic place to enjoy a meal and have a peaceful conversation with family and friends is no longer the same. It's now super noisy. The piano is so loud that people need talk louder so others can hear you. Not the same place it was a few years ago. What happened to the classy steak house? Way too much noise now. We will continue to go there but at 5:00pm when it opens, before the volume goes through the roof.

Food included the following: Goat cheese avocado salad (4 star) Filet Mignon (3 star) Asparagus (5 star) Garlic Mashed Potatoes (4 star) Drinks (4 star) Though first drink was filled to the rim with ice it had a nice flavor...crushed ice was falling over. Second drink was fine. Service was a bit baffling...there was a bit of priority towards other people. People were separated according to race in my eyes. We stayed $400 plus dollars later but I couldn't shake off that feeling of how they presented themselves regarding seating. Employees who brought our food over to us were very polite as well as a gentleman who reassured me that my food would be out soon. Ambiance was fine since the tv was on with sports which helped with the mood. For what we spent, I'd visit another steakhouse.

There are days where I miss Buckhead Atlanta so much that I could literally cry if I was capable of crying. Some of my best memories were dining alone at various steakhouses in Buckhead even though I don't eat meat. The ambiance and the vibe is another level. Arroyo Chop House is literally parallel to my experience in Buckhead. Beautiful and dim ambiance with fantastic staff staff and menu. Almost 3 hours flew by like it wasn't nothing with my beautiful friend Nikki B. Stevie is the epitome of superior customer service. I would hire her To run my business without an interview just by my experience with her last night. She is so hospitable, professional, and kind. We never felt rushed and felt like family. Can't wait to return again!