The Royce Wood Fired Steakhouse

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The Royce Wood Fired Steakhouse

Steak house · Oak Knoll

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1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106

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The Royce Wood-Fired Steakhouse - Review - Pasadena - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The Royce is a very fancy steakhouse inside the very fancy Langdam Hotel in Pasadena, but despite the high cost of absolutely everything here, it’s largely worth it. This is where you go to impress someone extremely important or, at the very least, feel like the offspring of a high-powered politician. So go put on your Sunday best and pretend to live that high life for a night. Just don’t forget to order the crab cakes. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Brant Cox

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14 LA Restaurants Where You Can Dress Up And Not Feel Stupid

"The Royce is a very fancy steakhouse in Pasadena where you go to impress extremely important people in a room that feels like the top-deck restaurant of the Titanic. This is the kind of place where old money goes to feel young again, so you might as well put on your Sunday best and go play the part for a few hours. As one might expect, steaks should be the focus here, but it would be a mistake not to have at least one order of crab cakes for the table." - brant cox, sylvio martins

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5 LA Restaurants For Christmas Eve Because You Really Don’t Want To Cook

"You know your family, and you know that come Christmas Eve, they’re all going to want a fancy steak to put in their mouth. Put on your Sunday (or in this case, Friday) best, and head to The Royce in Pasadena’s Langdam Hotel. This place just makes you feel important - or at the very least, like you banked more money than you actually did this year. If you’re looking for that kind of experience, the traditional American menu is worth its price tag. They’re doing a $135 three-course, pre-fixe menu on Christmas Eve." - brant cox

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Karen Lee

Google
We love the atmosphere and service of our Mom's special milestone birthday dinner. Excellent services from the staff! However, we wished for more communication and attention to the needs of the customers from the chef. They didn't honor our food service request and didn't communicate the menu item that's not available. We have been planning the special dinner a few months ago.

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Google
I was not expecting the level of service and food from this hotel steak house. Everyone from the hostess to food runners were amazing. Our table ordered at least 15 different dishes and everyone i tried was superb. This is one of those places where I’d absolutely recommend going to regardless of if you’re staying at the Langham Pasadena or not. It’s a must try if you’re in the area.

Ed Tom

Google
I have been to over 24 Michelin stars restaurants in the last 2 years in Hong Kong, Japan, London, Lyon & Bordeaux and I am happy to let you know Roy’s is phenomenal! Not only is the cuisine divine, but the service and ambience are amazing in every detail!! We came here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was important that this is a memorable evening for us. The manager, a young man from Provenance definitely delivered! He offered to us some incredible wine & champagne that was phenomenal! a vintage champagne name Rare and a bottle of wine from Saint Emilion in which there was only 2 in his cellar! How did he know we just came back from Bordeaux in November? The Beluga caviars was delicious and the truffle A5 Wagyu beef melts in your mouth like the one we ate in Japan May 2024… if you want an special evening to celebrate that important occasion, be sure to ask for Alan so that he can made sure it will be a lovely evening you will never forget!! By the way, our waiter Ben was just awesome!

Brad B

Google
Great find in a wonderful hotel, the Langham, in the rich area of old Pasadena. The Royce exemplifies the outstanding service and quality of the Langham. So glad we found this wonderful hotel and restaurant. Can’t wait to come back.

Anuj Chawla

Google
Had dinner here today. The staff is exceptional, starting with the valet to the waitresses to the random people walking around who ask if you need help. The grounds are very nice. The food was excellent. It is pricey but combined with the service and ambiance, probably worth it. Risotto was okay and the most expensive thing we ordered somehow so maybe consider another veggie option. Everything else was great. We got the beet salad, carrot sides, salmon, and bread pudding for dessert.

Janice Kisner

Google
Lobster bisque was a disappointment. Needed more cream and lobster meat. I would call this essence of lobster soup. Brussel sprouts were great Mac and cheese was great steak was under cooked but the ends were better back in 2020 the biscuits/ bread was better. Bread pudding was super heavy. Not worth the drive and $400 + bill for wedding anniversary dinner.

Hanyan Wang

Google
We experienced more downs than ups during the meal. The ambiance was nice. Most of the staff were kind. However, some foods were below the bar and our server was unresponsive. The grass-fed ribeye was okay but the New York wagyu was juicy. The server recommended the octopus appetizer, but it was almost too salty to eat. And we had to wait for at least 20 minutes so that the server could return it to the kitchen. The server brought another scallop appetizer, then he never came back to the table until the very end. One of the scallops had a crack from the center, but we were too tired to comain. We waited for another 20-plus minutes so that another server came to ask whether we were finished and brought the dessert. Then we found the manager brought the check, and our server suddenly returned with another check! Both checks still had the returned appetizer on them! It took us over 2 hours to finish a 3-course meal, and half of the time was just waiting, waiting, and waiting. This is such a unique place but we unfortunately could not recommend it.

王浩禾

Google
Beautiful setting for a meal with bucolic views and plush white sofa seats. Good steak collection but somewhat offset by too much creamy and saucy experimentation with vegetables. Fish tasted marinated in salt.
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Grace C.

Yelp
Very nice atmosphere with a viewing area of the garden outside! Restaurant was quiet and attentive to our needs. Every dish that was prepared was delicious. There was absolutely nothing negative about the food service and atmosphere. We ordered grilled Spanish octopus, chanterelle gnocchi, seared Hokkaido scallops, grilled u-6 gambas, ribeye prime, wood fired branzino, lobster mac and cheese. For drinks we had the yuzu essence and the gls telmont reserve brut. Ended the meal with desserts and chose saint honore, house made sorbet, and vanilla basque cheesecake. The yuzu essence drink was amazing. The drink was very pretty. If you like fruity and sweet alcohol, I would recommend. Our party of 4 really enjoyed our meal.
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Megan K.

Yelp
I decided to treat myself to a fancy, expensive dinner at The Royce. I did the $250 5 course meal option, and when I arrived, decided to splurge further and spend the extra $100 on the wine pairing with my meal. When in Rome, and all that. If you were to ask me if I would do it again, I would say yes, but with another person there with me. Since I was alone, I ate rather quickly, so there wasn't as much time between my courses as there would be with someone else, so I felt like I was rushing myself. The first course was a caviar cone and champagne, which were delightful. The sourdough bread and salted butter were also amazing. Next course was beet noodles, which I was impressed with because I typically hate beets. Course 3 was a seafood dish that was cooked well, I'm not often the biggest fan of squid, but I liked this one. The chef came out to speak to me as my steak arrived, and it was nice to meet him. The steak was beautiful, from Colorado, and cooked well. I'd definitely get another from here in a heartbeat. Finally I had the tiramisu with some port for dessert and it was almost like a Dubai chocolate consistency inside it. The whole ambiance is lovely, with the white and red wine rooms being fun to look around at as you walk inside the restaurant. Plan ahead and definitely eat here if you're staying onsite at the Langham.
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Farhana S.

Yelp
Celebrated My Husband's Birthday Dinner Here We chose this restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday and were impressed by the ambiance right away. It's a very pretty spot with beautiful décor, and we especially loved our seating with a view of the garden--such a lovely touch for a special evening. Food & Drinks Overall, the food was okay, though not quite on par with the atmosphere or price point. Here's a breakdown of what we ordered: Starters: * Caesar Salad - 5/5 Surprisingly delicious! The addition of figs sounded odd at first, but they worked incredibly well. The dressing was also spot on. * Hamachi - 5/5 Absolutely outstanding! If we could have ordered 10 more of these, we would have. Easily the highlight of the night. Main Course: * Australian Wagyu Ribeye - 3/5 Unfortunately, this was a bit of a letdown. For the price and the quality expected from Australian wagyu, we found the steak to be on the chewy side. We've had better elsewhere, where the texture was more tender and buttery. Sides: * Silky Mash - 3/5 A standard mashed potato dish. Nothing particularly memorable. * Lobster Mac & Cheese - 3/5 Tasted more like a regular mac and cheese with lobster pieces tossed in. * Truffle Fries - 3/5 Standard fries with a sprinkle of truffle salt. * Wild Mushrooms - 4/5 These were flavorful and nicely prepared--probably the best of the sides. Service: Service was excellent throughout. The staff were attentive and professional, and we had no complaints in that department. Overall Rating: 3/5 While the ambiance and service were excellent, the food--especially the steak--fell short of expectations given the price. Still, it was a beautiful setting to celebrate a special occasion.
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Janet T.

Yelp
We came here for the Christmas pre-fix menu inside the wine room. Our reservation was 8pm and we got there at 8:11pm and seated at around 8:30pm... Pre fix menu about $200 per adult $65 for kids.... Wait time in between course 1 and course 2 was around 40 minutes! Course 1: choice of beet salad or beef carpaccio Both are not my favorite to begin with (You get 4 slices of either beet or beef) Course 2: choice of bone marrow or Brussels salad Not really good choices so far Course 3: Duck breast, lamb, scallops or prime rib Scallops and the ribeye were ok Dessert: only 1 choice (strawberry shortcake) The kids said the sundae was better. Overall: We had a party of 10 total comes out to about $2500 $500 Tip: Not well deserved at ALL. We had to flag someone down to refill the water & no one was smiling on Christmas Day! The waiter kept pushing for us to get the 50% off wine about 3 attempts. Not worth coming here on Christmas Day or any day! We got better service at the Brunch House in Temecula and the 100th Fogo de Chão in Florida it's not even a fancy hotel... Save your money and go elsewhere!
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Gary K.

Yelp
Good food and service in a beautiful setting. I come for the steak tartare and it is delicious. So does the thick beef carpaccio.
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Victoria S.

Yelp
Best steak in the SGV! Located at The Langham. Attentive, quick service in a beautiful, elegant, romantic, spacious setting. Came here for our Valentines dinner. My husband & I shared the 32oz porterhouse prime - medium rare, it was cooked to perfection. It was tender, juicy, flavorful, melt in your mouth. There was plenty of meat for us to share & it didn't have a lot of fat pieces, which is how it should be. We also enjoyed the Asian style green beans and the bread pudding dessert.. The brussel sprouts were only ok. Every dish had generous portions, great for sharing. Make sure to get your parking ticket validated to get a discount. Will definitely return!
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Ves S.

Yelp
Stopped by for dinner! We were staying at the Langham and we made sure to make reservations for the Royce for dinner to celebrate an anniversary. We used open table. Be aware if you're a member of the Brilliant program (free) you may also get 5% off your meal, and the Royce can be pricy. Service was great as expected. Food actually came quickly. We got great views and there were many other celebrations going on. Menu is not that extensive but they're very good at it and tasty. We did ask for specials but we went for the tried and true steak entree to share. The Wagyu was pretty juicy and you get a choice of sauce.
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Carmen L.

Yelp
Food was good but did not wow me. Service is wonderful, my steak was under cooked a bit and they gladly took it back and made sure it was what I wanted. Bone marrow was a white paste, which is something I am new to. This restaurant is located inside of hotel, valet parking but they will validate for $15.
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Wayne H.

Yelp
We were in town on business and met up with a friend here. I didn't realize it was in the Langham hotel, and yes, I should've known better, but this place is quite dressy. Even with nice jeans, a button-down shirt, and nice sneakers, I felt pretty underdressed. While waiting for our friend, we decided to start with a couple of negronis. We weren't asked about type of gin we wanted but it didn't taste like anything top shelf - my guess is Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray and the sweet vermouth tasted like something lower end, like Martini Rosso. Again, not a super luxurious negroni, but it did the job. When we got the check at the end, though, we were surprised by the $25 price tag(!), though. Once our friend arrived, we ordered a couple of starters to share and a prime bone-in ribeye to share while our friend opted for the NY strip. We also ordered a couple of sides to share. The service here is great, but it did feel a little slow that night. I'm not sure if they were understaffed - it was the day before New Years Eve, so maybe a bunch of people were off. However, when we asked for things, they came promptly - we just wish we saw the server a little more often, especially to top off water and things like that. We started with a large Caesar salad to share and our friend also got the lobster bisque. Both were really good and I really enjoyed the Caesar salad a lot, though it's a VERY large portion. If you ate that before your steak, you'd likely not be able to enjoy your steak very much. The steaks came out and the temps were absolutely perfect, which is to be expected for a steakhouse. The bone-in ribeye is such a huge cut that the two of us that shared it could barely finish it. In fact, if we were driving home afterwards, we would've taken a couple pieces home to eat in the morning with some eggs, but since we were staying in a hotel, we just slowly finished it as we had nowhere to store it or reheat it later. The steaks were tender and juicy, and had been trimmed perfectly to leave just the right amount of fat around the cut without it being overly chewy and fatty. None of us really got any wood-fired flavor in our steak, which was a bit of a disappointment given the name. To go with the steaks, we had the roasted wild mushrooms and duck fat fries. The mushrooms were killer - if you like mushrooms, you should absolutely get this as a side. The fries were good - not quite as crisp as we would've liked, but nice a creamy inside and their aioli was good as well. Overall, the meal was great. All in, the meal was nearly $800 though, including the $25 negronis (x 2), a bottle of still water ($20 - lol), a bottle of wine, and our food. Quite pricey, even by Southern California standards. Given the price, it would only be appropriate for us for celebrations, but in terms of steakhouses, there are many options in the area that I'm sure are a bit more affordable than The Royce.
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Lev B.

Yelp
This is top notch high class. By far my favorite steak restaurant. I'm a big fan of Langham and its tradition of keeping its class. Absolutely amazing service as expected. Not once have I experienced anything less. Real reason for me leaving a 5 star review, is the food.
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Tracie M.

Yelp
We dined here with a friend and split the Tomahawk steak and lobster tails among three people. It was more than enough and it was by far the best steak I've ever had. We also had the asparagus. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and made the evening more enjoyable (I think it was Ben). We had homemade ice cream for dessert. Everything was top notch. It's very expensive but perfect for a special occasion.
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Marbella T.

Yelp
This restaurant is inside the beautiful Langham hotel and the food is top knotch. The best wedge salad I have ever had, I had the branzino it was also superb. I can't wait to come back and celebrate another special occasion.

Tony N.

Yelp
I have gone to many steak house restaurants and I looked forward to visiting this resultant for some time. However, I found that the customer service was not close to what you expected from a 5-star restaurant. My steak was ordered to be cooked medium and also ordered the crispy brussels sprouts. I got a well done steak with soggy brussels sprouts. It took more than 20minutes to get my new steak and baked potato. By then I was no longer hungry. The worst part was that the customer service disappeared completely when I returned the steak and brussels sprouts. We were abandoned by our waiter. I would have to say that the salad and octopus was really good and the atmosphere was amazing. this is a great place to visit once Fleming or Ruth Chris steakhouse or Maestro's is a much better option. Alejandro, the server assistant was amazing and made the amazing.
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Ernest Y.

Yelp
More like a 3.5 but it's decent. It is a bit expensive for the quality but for the most part it is a decent steakhouse. We ordered (I vividly remember it some kind of like family meal where we it came with sides/appetizers, steak, and lobster). We also separately ordered one of their pork chop. Got a few cocktails and one of them tasted like medicine :\ and their pork chop was just OVERLY salted. We had to tell the waiter to help us with that one and he brought us a new one but it was still oversalted(better but still oversalted). I thought for the most part the sides/appetizers were pretty solid. The steak and lobster were pretty ok. Really just thought the pork chop and the cocktails were kinda so/so to bad. For the most part, service was pretty good too.

Rob J.

Yelp
Our server Jorge was absolutely amazing. Tonight's dinner was a very special occasion, it was my fiancé's 30th birthday. Once Jorge knew this, he pulled out all of the stops and even treated us with a dish we did not pick off the menu (fiancé mentioned she loves corn, Jorge went ahead and put the gnocchi with corn puree on our table, but not the bill!). On top of Jorge's amazing work as our waiter, the food was top notch and well worth the price tag. Not a single item out of the many we ate were bad. The Royce is a terrific restaurant for special occasions, and my fiancé and myself are so happy to have spent the beginning of her 30th year there. Highly recommend to everyone looking for a seriously special experience of a dinner!
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Maggie G.

Yelp
Celebrated my birthday literally the best experience thus far. Chef Jorge Delgado delighted us with his culinary artistry. The presentation was stunning, and the service was warm and knowledgeable, making the entire dining experience remarkable. Thank you can't wait to come back!
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Wendy C.

Yelp
The place is not as good as it used to be. We went there for our anniversary dinner and we had the surf and turf special - the cook on the steak was just okay and lobster was not fresh.
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Anastasia I.

Yelp
We had an amazing experience dining at The Royce. Attentive service, excellent food, stunning views. That chocolate mousse cake is now forever in our hearts. Truly the best mousse I've ever had!

Robert C.

Yelp
Superb food, service, and ambience -- but not quite worth the very high prices If i were staying at the Langham and wanted a superb dinner, I might decide to avoid the hassle of going elsewhere. My afteri-dinner coffee was exceptionally good.. .
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Mark T.

Yelp
First time here must say the service was amazing. We had such an amazing waitress she really took care of us. Appetizers were good, the filet was disappointing however. Ordered the Ribeye which was much better. It's a cute romantic restaurant. I would go back to give it another chance. The 4 stars was mainly because of the service.
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ED T.

Yelp
What a memorable night! We came here Jan 2, 2025 to celebrate our 32 wedding anniversary. After dining out more than 24 Michelin stars restaurants in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Hong Kong & Japan.. we wanted to made sure the ambiance, service & cuisine will be spectacular! Lucky for us, Alan, the manager is very knowledgeable in wine.. he selected a vintage champagne " Rare" 2013 and an amazing wine from St . Emilion which we were there in November 2024! ( only 2 left) .. the beluga caviar and the A5 wagyu beef from Japan with truffle melts in my mouth like butter is truly phenomenal! Just like in Paris.. we were at Royce for 5 hours!! So for a special occasion, I strongly recommend that you have Alan a call to ensure you will have a magical night like ours!
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Deric n.

Yelp
It's pricey but the rib eye is one of the best I've ever had. Better than Maestros and WAAAYYY better than BOA. You won't be disappointed with anything on the menu.

M. Jonathan H.

Yelp
We tried the grass-fed ribeye along with mushrooms, broccoli and polenta. The food was fantastic. Meat temperature was perfect. Deserts impressive. The ambiance and service was outstanding and it was a very enjoyable and memorable time. The staff was incredible. Everything was fantastic and we would return. Continue the great work. A must try.
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Michael Y.

Yelp
Came here to celebrate my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. I order a New York Prime Ribeye and it came out at the perfect temperate and sear. The meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful, which was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance was amazing as well, it's a perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion or for an upscale date or family dinner. The servers were very attentive as expected of a steakhouse in a hotel such as the Langham. I definitely am looking forward to visiting again sometime in the future.
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Gwendolyn R.

Yelp
Jumbo shrimp was spectacular , as was the steak tar tar ! I was thrilled to get a table without a reservation ! This place is super high class with a extensive wine cellar . White table cloths and the high back chairs for lots of privacy ! to come here and eat alone and be treated well meant the world to me . everyone was wonderful with that black tie affair feel .cant wait to come back !
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Nelson H.

Yelp
Classic wood fired steaks of New York Steak n Ribeye grass fed Australia were so juicy, tender and delicious!!! Appetizer crab cake with Thai sauce make people feel hungry!! Very elegant and contemporary design and having a nice view for the hotel garden area!! Freshly countrywide environment provided!! Plus selections of sorbets gluten free with all fruits mango, strawberry and lychee favor!! Perfect fine dining dinner and a nice steakhouse meal!! Services were deserved to be excellent steps of services, with a nice decor on all area, width selections for wines lists that provided maximum enjoyment for guests!! It's good for special dating, occasions and celebrations plus hotel is having all kinds of wedding and conventions special events!!

Eric B.

Yelp
Private wine room had excellent ambiance, food, service, and wine options. Great place for a work celebration or event.

Mashi N.

Yelp
Chef Jorge Delgado was outstanding, the surf and turf, scallops, and beet salad was a delicacy. Highly recommend everything!
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Frank B.

Yelp
Amazing historical site that transports you into some serious Pasadena history. Staff was delightful and attentive without being over the top. Amazing wine selection, steaks were perfectly prepared and the bone marrow chimichurri was delish! Fast valet parking for reasonable rates if you are not staying at the hotel. Also, they have a dining program for the hotel, sign up and save $$. Definitely will jeep going back.
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Andy K.

Yelp
A memorable meal for a special occasion. I'm a sucker for wood-grilled cooking. 14oz. Grassfed Tasmanian New York Steak was perfectly cooked to medium-rare. Perfectly rested, and sliced at request for sharing. Paired perfectly with the bone marrow chimichurri sauce. Tender, tasty, and the highlight. Beet Salad was the most delicious beet salad. Interesting take with the spaghetti'ed beets, puree, and grilled golden beets. The goat cheese and grapefruit elevated the beets prepared three ways. Mac and cheese was tasty. Rich and satisfying. Duck fries were addicting. Slightly less salt would be preferable as the bottom portion was a bit salty. Crispy Brussels sprouts were tasty but had lost its crisp by the time they arrived to the table. The highlight was the steak and beet salad. For being the most affordable steak on the menu, the price did not affect the quality or presentation. The A La Louisiane cocktail was a great manhattan. Service was on point. Ambiance was romantic and high-end. The coconut banana brûlée finished off the meal. Delicious. The birthday dessert was a raspberry cheesecake. Very rich and would pair well with coffee. An excellent steakhouse that we would dine at again.
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Aileen H.

Yelp
This place was BEAUTIFUL! The decor was navy and beige. I was engulfed in a sea of calm neutral colors, high ceiling, spaciousness and excellent service. Needless to say, I was very comfortable and my chair even had a back pillow! It is located in the Langham Hotel in Pasadena (the old Ritz-Carlton). I came here for a joint birthday celebration. We ordered the following: Appetizers - overall rating 3.5/5 1. Crab Cake 2. Grilled Spanish Octopus 3. Hamachi Crudo The presentation for all the food was beautiful. The taste and flavor on the other hand was a different story. Almost all the dishes aired on the more sour side except for the octopus which if you ate it with all the sides had a good flavor profile and balance. The other 2 dishes were a little disappointing due to the overpowering acidic flavor. Main Course: 4/5 Australian 14 oz Ribeye Wagyu (medium rare) Cooked perfectly and enough to share Sides: Rating 4/5 1. Royce Loaded Baked Potato 2. Duck Fries 3. Five Cheese Mac n Cheese The duck fries were delicious! The loaded baked potato was flavorful. The five cheese mac n cheese was good, maybe could be simplified a bit. Dessert: Rating 10/5!!! My favorite part of the meal. 1. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake This was perfection. Perfect blend of sweet and bitter and creaminess and crunch. My family and I were fighting for every bite. I was so pleasantly surprised at how good this tasted. It looked under-assuming just like a regular chocolate cake. But oh man, the flavor and texture were just spot on! 2. Sorbet trio This was a success as well - watermelon mint sorbet, mango with tanjin and coconut sorbet. A must to finish the meal. So refreshing and delicate. Like I said earlier, the service was outstanding. The restaurant even prepared 2 different complimentary birthday desserts for us . Overall, a great and happy experience. For one night, we felt like we were royalty.
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Brett L.

Yelp
During a stay at the Langham, treated ourselves to a steak dinner at the Royce. We have been here once before and thought it was good but the most memorable item was the dessert (an item no longer on the menu). On this visit: Staff are attentive. They sit on the line of "giving enough space to enjoy the meal) to "not checking in enough to refill water glasses/drink orders ". Food was good, but again, not memorable. For the price, you want something from the meal that grabs you and wants you to come back. There wasn't a signature item that wowed the table. Our steaks were both cooked to order and we enjoyed the sauces that accompanied them. The sides were fine but not memorable (to the point I had to confirm what we had). It could be my expectation was too high (again, there was nothing wrong with the meal/experience other that I thought it did match the value) but I was left underwhelmed. I'd probably have it as the fourth best steakhouse in Pasadena.
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Alice Y.

Yelp
If you're looking for a great date night out in the Pasadena area, this is it. Stunning arrival and walk through the hotel grounds to get to The Royce. Ambience, vibes and service phenomenal for the 626 area. Food above average. Steak is great.
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Misikga Mina F.

Yelp
During our family's stay at Langham Huntington, we found the atmosphere and service at The Royce to be very good. The New York Prime steak was delicious and lived up to expectations. We were overall satisfied with the ambiance and excellent service provided at The Royce Wood Fired Steakhouse.

Shanshan L.

Yelp
Amazing food and space . It's our second time stay with Huntington hotel and have eating in this nice restaurant.
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Sassy M.

Yelp
Excellent dinner here. One of the best steaks I have ever had and I been to many top notch restaurants all over the world. Great service and the view of the grounds from our table was spectacular. Definitely recommend The Royce for a fine dining experience.
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John C.

Yelp
Usually ok. Food is good. October 10,2024 hasn't been good. Not impressed with the service. My guess is understaffing. But I do see a lot of staff. But we've been here almost two hours and no food. And not because we ordered late. As a matter of fact, if we did it was because our waitress took a long time to come to our table. I saw several people who received food before we did who came in an hour after we did. You can see I don't write a lot of reviews but this was a bit much. I'm really disappointed. I actually lost my appetite while waiting.

Ina G.

Yelp
It was a pleasure to be in this steakhouse. Food was amazing, omg.... No words The servers were very professional and made us feel special ... Our server was Jorge, a very nice gentleman, who helped us to order the delicious food, They have a big selection of wines, and we did have a chance to taste before ordering. We enjoyed being there , Thank you

Diana R.

Yelp
My compliments to the chef Delgado. The food was great the service excellent. I highly recommend this place. If you role is ready for great food this is the place.
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Trisha V.

Yelp
this was my second time here now and both experiences have been amazing. They have a sweet and attentive staff which made our night so special. The food was chef's kiss. I would highly recommend the hamachi crudo, it was heaven sent! Overall, the ambiance was quiet and relaxing. I love the seating here, it is so comfy with pillows which makes it easy to relax and enjoy our time.
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Roger V.

Yelp
Stayed on property and decided to try the fine dining option here. Gorgeous property and the restaurant has a nice view of the gardens before dusk. Romantic vibes especially if you can get a window seat. The interior feels dated but they've tried to give it a modern feel. Service was a mixed bag. Very nice and professional waitstaff but was slow. The steaks itself was had way too much dressing and sauces but if you brush those away the steaks were not bad at all. The one thing that really was tough to swallow was the price. Averaged out at about $250+ per person with 2 glasses of wine. Nice place, decent food but price was slightly shocking.
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Betty W.

Yelp
We came here Friday night for a friend's birthday celebration. The restaurant is in the beautiful Langham hotel. If you have never ben to Langham, I suggest to come 20mins prior to your reservation. So you can walk around the hotel and the extensive lavish outdoor garden. We had a private dinning/wine room ($2,000 minimum) which is located right at the entrance. It was an absolutely a pleasant experience. I don't think Royce should be on 4 $$$$ mark because the price is more than reasonable compared with lots of other restaurants with similar standard in BH and West Hollywood. Good highlights-40 oz wagyu tomahawk steak is a must have if you have a group of 4 or more! It was served on a large butcher block with yummy green sauce not sure what it is made of. So big and juicy. It's on the fatty side. We didn't mind. Oysters are sweet and fresh! Beef Tatar is great and easy for everyone to eat. Bone marrow is made like a tart very unique but too salty. The server is very tentative and polite! Explained everything very thoroughly. Will be back!
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Peter X.

Yelp
Although I've wanted to try this restaurant for a while, having enjoyed afternoon tea at the Langham, I had high hopes for this restaurant. However, I was quite disappointed with the overall experience. First of all, I made a reservation for dining at the Terrace restaurant for New Years Eve with a few of my friends, and was told to wait for our reservation; after an hour of waiting, they told us that they could not honor our reservation and offered to take us to the Royce Wood-fired steakhouse. Although it was raining that night and they had to close their outdoor dining area, you would think the Langham could handle reservations under such weather conditions since it has been on the weather forecast for the entire week. So to return to the Royce experience, we were seated at a table relatively quickly after being brought down, and I thought this was a good sign, since we were offered dining at a restaurant I've wanted to try. However, the service was extraordinarily slow, the waiter seemed overwhelmed by work (presumably due to understaffing), and the food was surprisingly underwhelming. The salad appetizer, lobster ravioli, fish, and dessert were all mundane and not worth the more-than-100$ prix-fix menu quality that I expected of an establishment at the Langham hotel. There's honestly not much to say about the flavor other than: the salad was too acidic, the fish was too bland, the ravioli tasted re-heated, and the dessert was lackluster. When my friend asked for a sommelier, the gentleman that came by to attend to us did not introduce himself, provided no enthusiasm, and offered no elaborate advice on any of the wines; he simply pointed at a wine on the bottom of the wine list and said, "this is good", and that was the end of the simply delightful interaction with a dry and unhelpful sommelier. Overall, the experience at the restaurant was quite disappointing. The only way to cut them slack is to believe that it was all due to the rain on New Years Eve, and perhaps they were short staffed and not happy to work on a night of celebration. But I'm sure this was not the first time they experienced rain, nor the first time they had a NYE dining experience. So it was a let-down to have such a poor performance from a restaurant that appears to be quite elegant and high-end. P.S. Parking is validated for dining at the restaurant and it was not expensive, I forget if it was $10 or $20 after validation. I would consider trying this restaurant again, but definitely not on a rainy day and not on a holiday.

Kay K.

Yelp
Took my parents-in-law for their birthday! My father-in-law said wagyu steak was one of the best that he had had in his life. Amazing service.
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Chad C.

Yelp
If you are staying at The Langham Huntington hotel this is a great spot to have dinner if you like steak.
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Jason R.

Yelp
What can I say about this place besides absolutely amazing! Located at the beautiful Langham hotel nestled in the hills of Pasadena, this place is top notch a little pricey but worth it. I had the Whole Grilled Branzino with the crab cakes to start absoleluely , my wife had the pan seared Salmon with a shrimp cocktail to start that she loved, kinda funny going to a steak spot and ordering seafood, but loved every bite. I highly recommend this place if your in the mood for great food, and then we stopped in at the tap room for a nite cap, perfection!

Missy K.

Yelp
We celebrated our anniversary and this place was amazing. I enjoyed our everything and especially the filet mignon. The pumpkin mousse desert we didn't like much.

Brian M.

Yelp
This place is fantastic. Idk what the lady below my review is talking about. The food was fantastic, the service was fantastic. They made my wife's birthday night special... I guess money can't buy yourself class cause the lady below me is on her rocker... definitely going to come back!
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Nick R.

Yelp
Anyone who is rating this 5 stars doesn't have matured tastebuds. The food here was a solid 4/10. I've been to many steakhouses in the Los Angeles area and there are plenty that are better than this one. The ambiance was very nice, and the place looked very clean which I did enjoy. Our service was decent. Not bad nor amazing. Wouldn't come back to this place as the price didn't match the quality. I got the wagyu and the meat didn't taste like wagyu at all. Tasted old. They also serve the meat with a sauce which automatically gave me red flags. A good steak shouldn't need ANY type of sauce with it at all. Many steakhouses in LA don't serve sauce with the meat as the meat speaks for itself.