Pasadena Dining Guide for the Rose Bowl

People who are visiting Pasadena for the Rose Bowl will have endless options of dining facilities. Pasadena's more than 500 restaurants offer a great variety of dinning such as Afghan, Brazilian, British, Caribbean, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, South American, Spanish and Thai. From great breakfast restaurants to hip hamburger lunch places and finally to fine dining, Pasadena has it all.

French 75 Bistro.

The French 75 Bistro is located in the famous Playhouse District of Pasadena. The French 75 bistro is dedicated to the art of food and the restaurant offers a casual yet sophisticated experience. The cuisine is French and is in the medium to the more expensive places to go. www.french75bistro.com

Maison Akira

Maison Akira is a great very unique restaurant, the Chef is Akira Hirose and his menu offers a French but with a Japanese flair cuisine that make for a truly exquisite and joyful taste. The Restaurant has an elegant atmosphere and is considered a fine dining restaurant. The Bento box is a famous picnic box made at the restaurant and comes with a main course, dessert, shrimp cocktail, cheese, salads and so much more great food, the box is $25 and is great for the Rose Bowl.

www.maisonakira.com

JJ Steak House.

For a great five star restaurant, JJ Steak House is the place to go. Located in Old Town Pasadena on the third floor where you will find a great view of the San Gabriel Mountains, this great restaurant is considered the ultimate in fine dinning. The menu offers a great variety of food such as a great selection of pasta, pork, chicken, duck and lamb. The atmosphere of the restaurant is a blend of old world romantic and contemporary art. The restaurant is fairly priced.

www.jjsteakhouse.net

Lucky Baldwin's Pub.

Lucky Baldwin's pub is a great British Pub and Café. They have an extensive list of beers with over 62 beers on tap. The food menu offers a traditional English break fast and the best fish and chips in town, other items on the menu for break fast, lunch and dinner is priced around $10, a great price if you are looking to safe some money while you are here for the Rose Bowl.

www.luckybaldwins.com

All India Café.

The All India Café has been called " The best in Pasadena". They have a great fairly priced menu and all their foods are made without any artificial colorings or preservatives. The food is lean, healthful and low in fat.

www.allindiacafe.com