What’s New on South Lake Avenue

Magnolia House

Built over 100 years ago, it’s been a family home, a post-Prohibition liquor store and a myriad of modern businesses. The only consistency is the timelessness of the house and the stories it contains, as it’s reinvented once again into a neighborhood gathering place. Magnolia House is a hideaway for those in the know – offering […]

The Counter

Come into The Counter and you’ll be greeted with a clipboard that includes an extensive list of fresh mouth-watering ingredients that allow you to build your own gourmet burger.  Their 312,120+ different burger combinations make every burger as unique as each customer.  Rarely is the same burger ever made twice in one day.Established in 2003, The Counter is the 21st century’s bold […]

Green Street Restaurant

Green Street Restaurant has been a Pasadena tradition since 1979.  Serving California comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Green Street is the place where Pasadenans go to meet old friends, discuss business or just enjoy a fabulous meal.  Green Street is still owned and operated by the family that started it as a one room, […]

Smitty’s Grill

Smitty’s Grill continues to warmly welcome new- and long-time guests to its comfortable surroundings. Their bustling dining room is ever-abuzz: in the afternoon, with groups of friends catching up and those stepping away from their South Lake District offices, and in the evening with convivial groups enjoying conversation over dinner and close-knit families making time for […]

Bistro 45

French Cuisine, with menu, wine list, and catering.  Whether your dining plans are a romantic dinner for 2 or a soiree bash for 60, Bistro 45 will happily take care of you.

Celestino Ristorante & Bar

Celestino is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations at this consistent, Italian, Pasadena favorite. Calogero Drago has created a variety of handcrafted dishes using the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style t-bone, black and white ravioli filled […]