What are the best date spots in Pasadena?

Our top pick is The Arbour, rated 5.0 out of 5. Norton Simon Museum and Good Neighbor Bar are close behind.

Where should we eat in Pasadena?

Try The Arbour, Smitty’s Grill and Deluxe 1717 for dinner.

Where can we get a drink in Pasadena?

Try The Arbour, Good Neighbor Bar and Smitty’s Grill for cocktails.

What's the most romantic spot in Pasadena?

Good Neighbor Bar, Deluxe 1717 and KAVIAR Restaurants are the most romantic on this list.

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Date night in Pasadena

Where to eat, drink and end the night in Pasadena.

36 spots · Jump to the list

Planning a date night in Pasadena? We track 36 spots here — places for dinner, bars and things to do outdoors — and the best-rated of them are below, editors' picks first.

For one kind of night, the Pasadena guides plan the whole evening: speakeasies, cocktail bars, live music venues, cozy restaurants, special-occasion restaurants and arcades & games, each with dinner and a last stop within walking distance.

Nights couples planned here

Published date nights with a stop on this list.

romantic

Los Angeles

Gamble House → Lemon Grove

2 stops · $$ · 2.5hHhallie_w

Norton Simon Museum → Superba Food + Bread

romantic

Los Angeles

Norton Simon Museum → Superba Food + Bread

2 stops · $$ · 2.5hHhallie_w

Huntington Library → Grand Park → Griffith Park Observatory

adventurous

Los Angeles

Huntington Library → Grand Park → Griffith Park Observatory

3 stops · $$ · 4hJWJared W.

upscale

Los Angeles

Terra → The Tap Room

2 stops · $$$ · 2.5hBDBrooke D.

Alexander's Steakhouse → Baltaire Restaurant → The Golden Bull

upscale

Los Angeles

Alexander's Steakhouse → Baltaire Restaurant → The Golden Bull

3 stops · $$$$ · 4hVSValerie S.

The best date spots in Pasadena

Editors' picks first, then by rating · the top 24 of 36.

Restaurant

The Arbour

5.0(6)

Pasadena · $$

Museum

Norton Simon Museum

4.8(19)

Pasadena · $$

Bar

Good Neighbor Bar

4.8(19)

Pasadena · $$$$

Botanical Garden

Huntington Library

4.8(13)

Pasadena · $$

House Museum

Gamble House

4.8(6)

Pasadena · $

Bar

Old Towne Pub

4.7(16)

Pasadena · $

Restaurant

Smitty’s Grill

4.7(13)

Pasadena · $$

Restaurant

Deluxe 1717

4.7(9)

Pasadena · $$$

Restaurant

Settebello

4.7(7)

Pasadena · $$

Restaurant

Arroyo Chophouse

4.6(26)

Pasadena · $$$

Outdoor & Cultural

Old Pasadena + Colorado Street Bridge

4.6(22)

Pasadena

Cocktail Bar

10 1/4 Pasadena

4.6(21)

Pasadena · $$

Restaurant

KAVIAR Restaurants

4.6(20)

Pasadena · $$

Cocktail Bar

The Tap Room

4.6(14)

Pasadena · $$$

Bar

Colorado Bar

4.6(12)

Pasadena · $

Restaurant

Alexander's Steakhouse

4.6(7)

Pasadena · $$$$

Restaurant

Maestro Pasadena

4.5(26)

Pasadena · $$$

Sushi

Sushi Enya Pasadena

4.5(22)

Pasadena · $$

Bar

The Cellar

4.5(17)

Pasadena · $$

Restaurant

Union Restaurant

4.5(16)

Pasadena · $$$$

Bar

Blind Donkey

4.5(14)

Pasadena · $$

Restaurant

Dos Besos

4.5(13)

Pasadena · $$$$

Cocktail Bar

The Raymond Bar 1886

4.4(24)

Pasadena · $$$

Restaurant

Celestino Ristorante

4.4(11)

Pasadena · $$$

Good to know

What are the best date spots in Pasadena?: Our top pick is The Arbour, rated 5.0 out of 5. Norton Simon Museum and Good Neighbor Bar are close behind.
Where should we eat in Pasadena?: Try The Arbour, Smitty’s Grill and Deluxe 1717 for dinner.
Where can we get a drink in Pasadena?: Try The Arbour, Good Neighbor Bar and Smitty’s Grill for cocktails.
What's the most romantic spot in Pasadena?: Good Neighbor Bar, Deluxe 1717 and KAVIAR Restaurants are the most romantic on this list.

Date night guides for Pasadena

Speakeasies Cocktail bars Live music venues Cozy restaurants Special-occasion restaurants Arcades & games

Date night in Pasadena

Nights couples planned here