Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar

Went for brunch. We had a small pug with us so we sat in the patio that was warm and heated making us super comfy as it was cold outside. The staff and the server were super attentive, pleasant and accommodating. We ordered steak and eggs, salmon and eggs and for our little pug we ordered him a steak. All so good. Parking was easy and getting seated was a breeze especially for brunch. I can’t wait to come back to this restaurant I highly recommend it!

I wanted to share that I have enjoyed coming here for years. Now it my experience has been taken to another level! I now am a proud fur baby mama and to find out that Plate 38 is dog friendly, was just the cherry on top! That sent me over the moon! Pasadena is great but sometimes like today I was in a rush took my dog to the vet and had to find a place that could accommodate my plus one. At 5:00 there was no way to go home and make it to dinner to the agreed upon time. However I arrived asked if ok to sit outside and waited for them to say no we do not allow, instead they smiled and welcomed us and we did sit on the outer area but they greeted us warmly, offered Ginger water. It really was an extremely pleasant experience. The hostess, waiter, they could not be any nicer really, the food happy hour offerings were delicious, the cocktails were not only pleasing to look at but they were as good as they looked! The food came out fast and hot. Can’t wait to go back!

Stopped in for the social hour, and was asked if we had a reservation. No, but they were able to provide us a table in the enclosed patio. The server suggested the grilled fish taco with Chipotle aioli, avocado, and Cole slaw. I was happy to note they carried a New Zealand Savignon Blanc (The Crossings) so enjoyed a glass. Although he stated the taco was small, it was too large to bite into, and because there were two taco shells I was able to divide it into two, which made it a meal. Prices were reasonable, however service was slow, and it appeared their first priority was to the locals...so didn't linger for dessert, as no refills on drinks...

Food and drinks were amazing. Great customer service and ambiance. We enjoyed our salad, tostadas, drinks, and dessert. Thank you.

my boyfriend and I had a great time at this place. I got the French toast and he got an omelette and both were delicious my French toast with serve with candied bananas and it really put it over the edge. There are so many other things I want to try next time I go and I can't wait to go back. Everything else on their menu is as good as what we had. also, the service was amazing. I wish I got the gentleman's name, but he was so friendly, but not overbearing. he smiled A LOT and it made me happy to see. I am so happy we decided to go to this place and I can't wait to go back. Thanks plate 38!

I haven’t been here for a while and I was pleasantly surprised that the place is still busy. They set up a relatively big tent for outside dining in addition to their regular space and patio. Parking is tighter because of said tent. The dinner menu is pretty solid. The four cheese sexy Mac and gem salad are shareable. The skirt steak is predictable but the baked trout was amazing. So was the truffle mushroom burger. We came back for brunch a few weeks later. We had to wait despite our reservation. The brunch offerings were pretty standard. The prime rib sandwich was savory delicious. The chips in the chilaquiles were pretty soggy. On both visits, the restaurant was understaffed but the servers stepped up to make both visits pleasant.

Exceptional location for Dinner. Social hour on Monday allows you to explore the menu and have a tapas experience. We enjoyed the various dishes that were all delicious, fresh and full of flavor. Tony served us along with Celestino. Service was excellent, they were both extremely attentive and met all our requests. We will be making it back again and soon. Don’t skip the seafood options, especially the oysters and their crudo! We went for 2nds on both.

Amazing food and service. The patio is a bit loud because of the street noise but I had the best Cepque Madame. my wife had an Amazing breakfast burrito and we had a side of the mac n cheese and it was all fantastic. I would definitely go here again soon if it was not 30 miles away from my home! The Couple next to us got chicken sandwiches and they were huge and looked delicious. it was there first time there as well and they were impressed just like us!

My favorite thing here is the ambiance. Very lively, warm and a great neighborhood gem that is not too uppity but nice for any evening. The staff are welcoming, grateful to have you & serve, and ready to give recommendations on any of the food and drinks. They time the service well, too. So you can see signs of how hard the team work as indictable and as a collective to give a great over all dining experience. The food ingredients are quality and they craft some very tasty and interesting selections. There's usually a specials menu and the standard menu, which is exciting. And I've never had a bad dish here, but I definitely have some favs! The drinks are also quality and crafted well. I've never had a bad drink here either. I recommend Plate 38 if you're in for a chill neighborhood culinary experience with a friend, spouse or small group. Or, hang with many at the bar if you come early and find seating.

I'll start off with the positive... food was/is good. Now the staff is where this place needs to course correct. This coming from a business owner my self, and understanding how demanding and overwhelming customers can be. The 3 times I've been here I've had the same experience. There's 4 waiters and only 2 are actually working. Staff seems like they been working there so long, that they are over their job and don't seem to care to have any customer service. In particular, a short waiter, Alberto, in the 45 minutes that I was there, he literally did absolutely NOTHING, besides taking one order. Customers had to wait to be acknowledged or seated (mind you, place was not busy) Seems like this place is standing thanks to the loyal regulars.

I believe that three stars is being generous. I took my elderly father and ordered him the pancakes. It was black on the bottom of each. So burnt that I couldn't even cut through them for him. Shame on them for serving them and trying to hide them. Service our waiter was so sweet when he took our order, but never saw him again until we received our bill. Never received refills My family and I don't believe it was worth the price

Surprised the hubby with a celebration at this quaint restaurant! Had the patio to ourselves, playlist added a nostalgic touch, conversations and drinks were flowing. Waitstaff were attentive but not intrusive and accommodating. Also had a late night "happy hour" which was a pleasant surprise. After all of the traveling we've done in the last 30 days, it was nice to chill for a moment. Hubby and I will visit again to experience a quaint dinner. Thanks for being a part of the celebration and memory.

Always taken care of at Plate38! I love coming here to support a neighborhood business. Parking: Shared lot Food: Their happy hour is one of the best in Pasadena. They have an array of heavy apps and great assortment of charcuterie and cheese. Note their $1 off oysters between 3-4PM at time of writing! Service: Consistently friendly hospitality. They are the real deal. I've seen them expand over the years and happy to have the extended patio in the summer time. A solid staple to the mid-Pasadena dining scene. Hoping to achieve regular status soon. Salut!

Fantastic place!! Incredible foof! I had the breakfast burrito (with no peppers, cause I'm a wimp!) They did it perfectly and even the bacon was extra crispy as i had requested! My sister had the Croque Madame and it was truly a gorgeous, delicious meal!! Our server, Stephanie, was tops! Truly amazing service and she was so friendly and patient. Highly recommend you ask for Stephanie! You won't be disappointed! Great place!

Had a low key dinner here with my partner. It can get crowded but you can always make a reservation! My partner got the cioppino which was one of the specials and I got the classic burger. The burger was great and cooked to perfection. My partner like the cioppino but just noted that it was a bit salty. The only downside was the service. Pretty slow but the servers were nice and friendly!

My husband and I came here "on the fly" for breakfast. The food was exceptional. I ordered the smoked trout avocado toast which was packed with a variety of flavors. My husband ordered eggs, bacon and potatoes. All of it was delicious. They came with samples of fruit which was ripe and sweet! The service was timely. The ambiance quiet with background music. A couple of people quietly worked in their lap tops. A side note: There is patio seating and an outdoor enclosed seating for overflow for groups (looked like up to 80 people. The bar looked extensive.

I previously worked in the area and would visit Plate 38 at least once a month. They have great lunch and happy hour specials. I'd forgotten about them until Dine LA with proceeds going towards the recent LA fire victims. I'm really happy to have returned! My daughter and I had a fabulous dinner and while food service was slow, the customer service and food were wonderful! Price is easy on the wallet and the regular menu has lots of options to choose from. Parking can be tight but not impossible.

I ordered the Smoked salmon Rosti My date ordered Smoked trout toast Deliciousness. Thank you Manny for the recommendations. We will be back For HH!!! Excellent service

We decided to try a new place while my husband and I visited his daughter in Pasadena. First I have to admit the staff was VERY nice. The staff can get a 5 star rating easily. However, I was a bit disappointed that we paid $200 for 4 burgers and fries. Unfortunately I had a mini cheese burger and although I requested well done when I bit into it, was medium rare and very pink! I could not eat it. I showed the server and he was very nice and offered to make another one but I declined. When we received our bill the server did remove my mini burger, but the bill is something I have never seen before at a restaurant. I had the charge for the food we ordered, they added their own gratuity. Then they charge a tax for the food and a separate tax for the gratuity that they put on the bill. Also there are two totals. One total for cash and a total that was more expensive if you paid with card! I have never seen this! The kids had barbecue and classic burgers, everything was a la carte. I think some things were over priced such as $4 can sodas and $7 root beer. The family felt the food was okay. Unfortunately I can't say the same for mine. Probably won't dine here again but having drinks and saying hello to the great staff would be nice!!

Very underwhelming chilaquiles-I always look for restaurants that serve them as I love trying different variations but I ended up just picking at these when I passed through town. Luckily my sister enjoyed her American breakfast much more. I also appreciated their parking lot and we had pretty good service.

Agree totally with reviewer Doohee L. comments about the mushroom omelette. The fresh salmon on the salad is prepared to your choice. The server can have the kitchen also replace the vinaigrette dressing with another dressing. The hot tea choices are only a few but are from a quality tea company. Just be aware there is a charge for paying the bill with a credit card.

Yummy brunch and bar spot! The decor was really edgy and cool and the food was delicious. The portions are generous (these pictures do not do it justice) it was my first time there and when the food arrived I was pleasantly surprised. Service was good overall, but the food did take a bit of time to come out. I think because we went early, but either way the food was good enough to wait. I also appreciate that there is a lot to park in because parking can deter me from places, but this place is solid.

How is it that I live in Pasadena and just now decided to visit this delicious restaurant. Had a late lunch here. Service : good Ambiance: nice Food: delicious Love love love ‍

Food and service was great! We did have reservations and waited 25 minutes before being seated, but that was expected being Mother's Day. We ordered the yellow tail, espresso martinis, chicken club, chicken pesto, crab salad and garlic fries. All were delicious. Our waitress was very apologetic for the delays and I am glad she acknowledged that. Overall a good experience and will return.

AMAZING FOOD & AMAZING SERVICE! It was pretty pricey, but totally worth it! The artichoke is to dieeee for, the oysters are okay (they only had three options available), & the chicken pesto sandwich is KILLER. Also the inside is cute, has a rustic vibe going & there's plenty of seating! Will be coming back for that artichoke!

After a leisurely two-hour tour of the Norton Simon Museum, we were hangry and en route to Los Angeles via the I-210 W when my brother-in-law suggested eating at Plate 38 Kitchen and Bar. Yay! I had bookmarked Plate 38 Kitchen and Bar three years ago since LA Yelp Elite Friend Crystal L and finally got to take another bookmarked place off the list. My brother-in-law said he had brought our other cousins from Hawai'i to eat at Plate 38 last year after an event. Luckily, when we pulled into the shared parking lot, we found a stall within feet of the restaurant's entrance. We wilted in the hot 95° F temperature upon exiting from the excellent air-conditioned comfort of my brother-in-law's car. Dashing into the casual restaurant, the friendly host/server, Jose, greeted and seated us. As we passed along the full bar, I glanced at their West Coast draught beer selections and decided on a thirst-quenching pint of Orderville Hazy IPA, and my husband's choice was the Family Pilsner. As soon as Jose seated our foursome, he informed us about the kitchen's daily special, took our beverage orders, and left us to peruse the menu. My taste buds were piqued by the Duck Confit Buffalo Chicken Wings appetizer while my husband and brother-in-law eyed the shoestring fries. When Jose returned with our beverages, we were ready to place our appetizer orders but needed a few more minutes to decide on our meals. After Jose described the Duck Confit Buffalo Chicken Wings to our group, we all agreed that this unique appetizer would be worth a try with our beverages. FOOD: -Duck Confit Buffalo Chicken Wings: 6 chicken wings were slow and low baked in duck fat à la confit-style, then drenched in Buffalo wing sauce made with Frank's hot sauce. The wings were moist, tender, and "fall-off-the-bone," but I couldn't tell if the chicken skin was crispy with the sauce drowning. The apple-celeriac slaw was a refreshing flavor with crisp textures, while the Bleu cheese mousse helped to mellow out or neutralize the spicy hot sauce. I'd order this again. .$17 French Fries: Jose delivered a huge and generous serving of crisp exterior and fluffy interior shoestring fries. The plain fries were hot and fresh from the fryer. We seasoned the fries ourselves and waited a few minutes before digging in because we could see the steam rising from the fries in the bowl before using the mayonnaise and ketchup condiments. My husband said this was one of the best fries he's ever eaten. -Braised BBQ Short Rib Sandwich: tasty and tender thick slices of braised short rib were garnished with pepper jack cheese, crispy poblano chili, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, BBQ sauce, and chipotle aioli were sandwiched in between crisp and crusty ciabatta bread. I had to squeeze or press the sandwich to bite into it. The sandwich was so tasty that I greedily wolfed down half when I suddenly chose to save the other half for later. Haha. My brother-in-law asked if I was sick because I usually finish the meal in one go. $21 -Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich: the slow-roasted pork sandwich was a behemoth! The brioche bun barely held the pile of thinly sliced slow-roasted pork that was garnished with apple, jicama, coleslaw, caramelized onions, roasted poblano pepper, bourbon barbecue sauce, and garlic herb aioli. My husband deconstructed the sandwich before the brioche bun could get soggy and ate it using a fork to avoid a potential mess. He enjoyed the flavors but thought this sandwich had too much going on in it. $15 Jose provided us with friendly and efficient service. He frequently checked on our beverage requests, water refills, and eating progress without being obtrusive. He profusely apologized for the delivery delay of his husband's sandwich, which was caused by his mistyping error. However, the error was quickly corrected, so there wasn't an issue. We liked the ambiance of this casual restaurant and would happily return.

The female manager was very rude and tried to pin us against another party as if we were causing problems . The shorter male bartender did not give us great service . He ignored my cousin and I and seemed only interested in the reoccurring customers . They gave racist vibes.

The food is hit and miss. No consistency in food or serving. The bus staff is absolutely horrible and rude. The only area where any consistency is shown is behind the bar where they can't make a decent tasting drink to save their lives. WARNING: Do not order any standard well drinks! They can't make them and we have given the multiple opportunities to do so. If you have a spare $15 and want a good laugh order a Mai Tai.

A group of 6 of us were there on Friday to celebrate a birthday. The calamari & shrimp appetizer came out hot and was excellent. The skirt steak dinners which 3 of us ordered were cold. At $34 a plate, I was extremely disappointed. Because we were celebrating a birthday we didn't want to ruin the moment but I was really disappointed. Service was slow and most times we had to wave down the server. Automatic 18% tip doesn't give them anything to work for. I am not a cheap tipper and often give the 20%, but in this case, they would have been lucky to get 15%.

I came to Plate 38 to meet with colleagues over a quick brunch. To my surprise, it was relatively packed for a random Thursday afternoon. We sat in their patio and their service was spectacular. They even offered the pup in our group water, and a doggie menu! The food was alright, nothing crazy or amazing, but was clean and tasted good.

Very nice ambiance. Very popular place. I noticed when walking to our table that others were having burgers. I almost ordered a burger but opted forcthe small plate calamari/rock shrimp. I would have liked more of the shrimp, the dish was very tastyI and I recommend it. My friend has the tuna tacos and she liked them. My cocktail was also very good. Next time I think we'll skip the dessert it was just okay. Service was good. Parking is free, but might be tight depending on when you arrive. Will I return? Maybe.

Visted yesterday for lunch for the first time. Service was great. I ordered the grilled fish tacos and my friend ordered the same. I asked for the "salsa" on the side. (Looked and tasted like Chipotle aioli). Tacos were in corn tortillas just FYI. The plate came with 3 tacos... wish it had 4. I didn't care for the dressing the salad was tossed in. I can't remember what it was but I remember asking the waiter while I was ordering and he responded. I'm really curious to come during brunch hours and try other items. It was raining when I came and parking was full in the lot so I parked on Colorado.

We came here for Saturday brunch, which did not disappoint! I was super impressed by the two dishes that I tried: the ricotta lemon blueberry pancakes and the croque madame sandwich. Plate 38 honestly created my favorite versions of these dishes, and I will be dreaming about them for a long time. The lemon glaze on the pancakes was amazing, not to mention that the pancakes had a great texture and were decently fluffy/thick. The cheese on the croque madame sandwich was incredible, paired with a great sunny side-up egg. Everyone at the table was equally satisfied with their respective dishes, and the price was pretty reasonable for the large portion size. They get one star off because their service is honestly pretty slow. I think we waited at least half an hour for the first dish to come out. To their credit, almost all the dishes came out together, but we then had to wait another 15 minutes for the last dish (which was an entree like everything else). We came at a busy time around the holidays, so I want to give them the benefit of the doubt and say it's possible we had an abnormal day. I still thought the food was stellar, and our server was very kind by offering to cancel the last dish if we didn't want to wait any longer and get us a free drink.

Plate 38 is our favorite local restaurant. It is our own "cheers" with great food. They have a very talented and adventurous chef who will create specials one usually does not see on menus, such as duck confit. There are fresh oysters daily. my Personal favorite is the tuna tartare taco. The burgers and pastas are delicious and the drinks are stiff and good. It is a cross between a sports bar and a trendy bistro. (Stephanie even speaks French). Love this place!

This was my first time trying Plate 38. The parking was easy as it is located at the corner inside a shopping strip. It wasn't crowded when we were seated around 1:30 on a Sunday. The service was prompt as we waited for our parties to arrive. The interior is cozy and not too overwhelming. We sat outside with a covered balcony. Slow-cooked rib pork sandwich - the taste is good overall. However, the meat was a bit cold and hard (maybe due to the coldness), as I expected it to be softer. The portion is of good size. Garlic french fries - this is the thinner type of french fries. It is a must-order in my opinion, tasted very good and with a good portion. 1 order was enough for 3 people to share. Overall my experience was good and this place is good for hangouts.

Stopped by on a Monday after a long day at work. The happy hour special is definitely a must, especially if you like oysters. We ordered four types of oysters, two on the brinier side and two on the creamier. Our favorites were the tuna crudo tacos which were light, crispy, and flavorful. The shishito peppers were also quite good; I like the soy sauce/butter sauce (?) it came with. The wings were a nice surprise; we got them breaded and the blue cheese and sauce on the side was decent accompaniment. Also appreciated that it was on the side--it made for less soggy wings. Crab cakes were also quite flavorful though they didn't really seem "jumbo." We also enjoyed the grilled octopus. It was well-grilled and was the perfect texture and toughness. The mushroom bruschetta was nothing special; it tasted like something you can very easily make at home. Cutesy vibe, service very kind if at times delayed.

The staff was attentive and charismatic. We walked in around 9:30 am without a reservation and got seated quickly. I think they prefer reservations. Mojito was amazing. Strong but very flavorful. Crushed ice and minty. The peach bellini was tasty as well. The food was delicious and sat well in our stomachs. The tomato soup tasted clean and did not give heartburn. The waffle was crispy and the whipped cream had depth. The croquet madame was amazing. my first time having the dish. They put a lot of ham in between two thick bread that tastes like brioche but I'm not sure. The eggs on top were cooked perfectly and the bechamel sauce wasn't too rich. The only negative I have is I was not a fan of the salad dressing. Would definitely come back for drinks and to explore more of the menu.

Food - 3.5 Service - 4.0 Ambiance - 3.5 1st visit to Plate 38, went there for brunch. Reason for my food rating: - portion size good for one person if you are a big eater than might have to order an appetizer or dessert. - food taste is good - oysters: so so -drink taste: so so For the service rating: We sat at the bar top and the first impression our server made was great then he was just socialize with everyone else down at the other end of the bar. I had to flag down a different guy (the guy who posted for me). He made up for the service. He was very attentive by refilling my bottomless mimosas were the glass was empty. For the ambiance rating: The indoor dining is kinda cozy, tables were pretty close from one another. Their outside dining was much roomier. If you want to be a little more intimate than pick outdoor patio seating, and go in the evening. ^*^

So far my meals here have been consistently good. By that, I mean presented well - the plates are arranged beautifully and the chefs take time to make a quality meal so it tastes likes it's worth the $25-35 for an entree. We were told that meals take about 20-30 mins to prepare as we were deciding. We decided to split the wedge salad (to have something while we waited) and also split the Dijon chicken. Portions were large, so it was definitely enough for two people. We were able to be seated without a reservation and service was frequent- with our drinks always kept full and requests responded to quickly. I vaguely recall ordering a burger here the last time and that it was super good. I'll have to try their breakfast some time. The ambiance is elevated enough where it felt like casual upscale dining - plus I appreciated the heat lamps outside. Place had consistent arrivals - locals know and frequent Plate 38!

Always wonderful food and a beautiful experience .... Went with friends who had not enjoyed Plate before and they agreed. Can't wait to return

Good service and usually pleasant and helpful staff. Roasted artichokes are always a favorite and their duck is consistently flavorful

Good food and fun environment! I highly recommend going here plus they have a great happy hour!

Let me start with the food was amazing, and the mimosas were also super our waiter Jose- de la torre, he was super attentive. Great service. 20/10

I think it may be time to wrap up future visits to Plate 38. This place has the potential to be an awesome restaurant; however, my third review all at three stars. If you look at my reviews and many others, there is one consistent theme. The theme from most is pretty good food with pretty lousy service. We visited on Sunday 03/24/2024 with a party of four. I had the truffle mushroom burger. It was a really excellent burger; however, for $21 I was disappointed it didn't come with fries or any other side. I shared a side of garlic fries with my Husband. So, the service though...come on guys...the same complaint from everyone for years and years. You just don't have enough servers, in 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024 -- whatever year you want to use. I am guessing it is not the labor force at this point; however, it is the restaurant. On this particular visit, there were plenty of food runners/bussers; however, I believe there was only two servers on duty -- if it was more, I apologize; however, whatever the number, it was one or two short of where it needed to be. The restaurant was at full capacity during our visit. I even saw the hostess and the bartender take on the role of server during our visit. Overall, I'm just sad they can't improve this one aspect.

Yesterday was my birthday and a party of six family members and I chose Pkate 38 for a brunch location as a central meeting place. It was a nice surprise to find very ample parking. We all seemed to enjoy our choices from the menu. My cousin ordered an item with egg whites but it was served with eggs, so the server took it back and it was corrected promptly. I ordered the Smoked salmon and potato rosti, which I liked very much. I ate much slower than everyone else, and before I could finish the strawberry and orange segment on my plate, which I saved for last, I excused myself to use the restroom and said I would be right back.. When I returned, my plate had been cleared and I was very disappointed. I have worked as a waiter and busbiy, and would have never have taken a plate without asking the person or someone at the table first. That was my only disappointment.

Prior to my post, I had called the restaurant and asked for the owner. He wasn't there they said. Left a message and has not called me back in over a week. A couple days after I sent an email, simply asking him to explain my bill. Pretty simple right. Nothing, nada, zilch. This puts can't even defend his billing practices. Well, I'm off to meet with the Attorney Generals office.

Every now and then you get to be surprised when you come to a restaurant. Plate 38 is one of those surprise events that happens when you come here to eat. And do you know how it starts, it starts with a grilled artichoke, and may I recommend that you get one individually instead of sharing. So the artichoke is the beginning, but what takes you to full joy and you're gonna find this really strange, but it's the hamburger, with guacamole and chilies on it, I've never had a burger that tasted quite like this! And if that wasn't the top it off of all events, way to tick out these french fries, talk about the perfect shoe string, french fry with just the right amount of seasoning, how did they do it? Plate 38 is a true LA gem!

Wow what a surprise this place has 3.5 stars. The food is horrible. Mediocre at best. The service was terrible. Was asked to move so that two women could have our seats. Okay let that slide. But then The management was rude. After getting accosted by a drunkard in the bathroom hallway, we were then scolded by management like children, when confronting said drunkard who continued to be inappropriate at the bar. I would like to think they are just crappy overall and that we weren't treated poorly based on how we looked. But i watched our terrible server treat others well. He didn't ask us ONCE how things tasted or how everything was. And the woman who claimed to be a manager was absolutely unbearable and unprofessional and clearly had a bias. Aka racist and rude. The short bartender was so rude and so BAD. BEFORE ANY CONFLICT OCCURRED HE WAS TERRIBLE!! Moral of the story the food is MEDIOCRE. SUBPAR. NOTHING SPECIAL. overpriced for what it is. Crappy food disguised as fine cuisine. Save your time. Save your money. And honestly i wish nothing but bad things and a curse upon this place and the crappy people who work here. Gross.

it seems like every time you go to this place they find a reason why they can't seat you. for halfway decent food, it's not worth being treated like crap every time you come in. go somewhere else, trust me.

My friends and I came here after our hike and LOVED IT. We sat outside and our service was quick! The food was delicious, we cleaned our plates for sure. This is a great brunch spot, it feels like you're at home!

When I lived in Pasadena, I loved coming here for brunch. They have great brunch. I was able to try out dinner for DineLA and it was great. My friend and split the menu so we got to try everything and it was all super tasty and good options too. This place is so unassuming and kind off the path of other trendier Pasadena places but it's a good option.

The food here was pretty good despite the fact that we waited almost an hour for it(and it was not busy at all). Our server made it feel like it was such a chore to serve us, and when we were trying to get our bill he was no where to be seen so we had the bartender(I think?) close us out. Even during our meal he didn't come check in to see how everything was at. I was really looking forward to a great experience here but I probably won't be coming back anytime soon.

It's a nice menu. In my opinion, they don't change it up enough, but that is just my opinion. Food is well prepared drinks are really good. Service is also good. On the downside it's overpriced for the amount that you get whether it's an appetizer or a main, the wait staff also rarely changes and in the three and a half years I've been going there regularly, there's only one bartender/waiter that's friendly or even accommodating. For this reason I no longer go. I tend to dine by myself and after 3+ years of going more than once a week feel like, I don't need them to know my name, but it would be nice to have a nod of recognition or a "thanks and good night, or "hello welcome"? Just not friendly at all and I'd say the littlest shortest guy there, who definitely needs a day off more than the other workers, seems to NEVER take one! There's just a tiny little raincloud over his head -all the time. This one is also very practiced at giving disapproving glances all around Anyway, the food is good. The service is pretty good. You won't be disappointed unless you care a lot about variety and friendliness.

We looked up online a dog friendly restaurant as we had just purchased a vehicle at a dealership and don't live in the area and had our two dogs with us. I found Plate 38 and the reviews were great... Little did we know, we'd actually be blown away by this place. It's cozy and packed and for a reason. Our server, Dennis was incredible. Everything he recommended to us, we tried and we were blown away. everything was so so good. The crab salad, ahi tacos, yellowtail the filet Mignon, one of the best we have ever had. Our experience was so good that we can't wait to go back. This place is truly a hidden gem. Thank you to the entire staff at Plate 38 for making such a memorable experience. We can't wait to go back and tell all our friends about how amazing this place is! cheers!

Came here for early dinner on a Sunday, and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't busy. We had a wheelchair which they accomodated us very graciously. The hostess who greeted us was super friendly and hospitable, as well as the lady who let us change tables since the one we were at was too small for the wheelchair and was too cold for someone older. Our server Mike was also very accommodating with alterations to our order due to allergies and sensitivities. He was so attentive to our needs, always checking in on us, answering questions, and refilling our drinks. The prices may seem high at first, but for the freshness of the ingredients, to the quality of the food and fancy combination of flavors and creative recipes, it's worth it. The presentation and plating of the food is beautiful, and the taste is just as good. I wish I took more pictures, but I was so hungry I ate it all very quickly. We had the shrimp and calamari small plate (nice and crisp), the sweet potato fries, and the pan-roasted half chicken plate (sooo delicious.). We are not from the area and just visiting, so not sure when we wil be back, but it was such a pleasant time from start to finish that it will definitely be a memorable one. Oh, and ALL the desserts sounded to delicately crafted and tasty, but we ended up choosing the German chocolate cake, which did NOT disappoint! Not even a crumb left. Thanks to all who helped us today for making it a great experience :)

DineLA Bait and Switch We booked a reservation at Plate 38 in Pasadena for Friday 1/24 at 6:00 PM.  AFTER we were seated (with a 15" delay because kitchen was "not ready") and AFTER we were shown the menu, which included its DineLA menu, we were told that the chef was "not ready" for the menu.  DineLA menu would not be available until Monday. I said to the waiter that the things I would order from the DIneLA menu are already on their regular menu.  The only difference was that the filet is 5 oz on the former and 7 oz on the latter. All he had to do was take 2 ounces off. Waiter said chef would not accommodate.  This was highly disappointing for our party and highly disrespectful of the customer.  They should have made this notification before confirming our reservation, should have disclosed this before they sat us, and should have made even a small effort to accommodate their customers. None of this was done. This is false advertisement and a bad reflection on the DineLA brand which we have used and trusted for many years.

Stopped in here for a brunch date. We both loved the ambiance and my date observed that it was a place that seemed to have a solid group of regulars which is a positive for us. We both also loved the food we got and agreed we'd absolutely come back again in the future.