The Arbour

"I've been meaning to try The Arbour since it opened back in 2017. Everyday I'd pass by it on my drive home from work, and whenever I was stuck in traffic on Lake ave, I would try to get a glimpse of what laid behind the wide-paned windows of this enigmatic (and relatively new) restaurant. Even from my car window, I could feel the warm, rustic, and inviting vibe of The Arbour beckoning me to come inside and delight in a comforting meal. My moment finally came this weekend and gosh am I impressed! Let's start with the atmosphere ... the country style of The Arbour is on point! The incandescent lighting, high beam ceilings, and vibrant artwork all set a tranquil tone. The mood is elegant yet also laid-back, which allows one to engage in intimate conversations or lighthearted laughter with their chosen company. Now for the food ... The Arbour provides a pure and sophisticated farm-to-table dining experience. The dishes are not only delicious, but also healthy! Whole foods - ranging from meats, grains, vegetables and fruit - are fresh and seasoned in a way that brings out their best taste. I was surprised by the beautiful presentation and generous portion sizes of our meal, which included the Beet salad, Seabass, and Shrimp Penne. Before the main course, we were even served fresh, warm bread with a dollop of garlic butter. Everything was delectable! Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts paired perfectly in my beet salad, while the succulent seabass (the centerpiece my entree) was served with crispy polenta cakes and savory vegetables. Yum! My friend tucked into his creamy shrimp penne with relish and enjoyed it with a refreshing glass of Chardonnay. Finally, the service was so friendly and attentive. We were seated quickly and got our order in within 10-15 minutes. Our waitress made some great dinner suggestion and even helped me create the perfect mocktail (lime and mint)! Bottom line, The Arbour is one of my new favorite restaurants in Pasadena. I would love to come back here and try their many other exotic dishes. I highly recommend this place for a romantic date night or fun dinner with friends!"

"Came here with a friend, and we were not disappointed. Is a bit pricey, but felt the high quality of the food was worth it. Good for date night. Definitely NOT for babies or children."

"I brought my partner here for his Birthday. Neither of us had ever been. We ordered some oysters as an appetizer. They were really good but a few had shell chunks in them. The cocktails were delicious and our waitress was attentive and very friendly. I had the sea bass and he had the filet mignon. The filet was a little over cooked. The fish was good. I would say the food was average. Like American comfort food. The meal was good but didn’t blow our minds. The atmosphere was very cozy."

"I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while. New to the neighborhood (moved here from DTLA) so I’ve been missing pasta from Bestia. Saw good reviews of Arbour and seems like a farm to table concept which is my favorite. We made Saturday night reservations and the hostess walked us to our table right away. The establishment was classic yet still lively and casual enough to not feel very stuffy. Our server Lorna (I hope I spelled her name right) was very welcoming and friendly. She recommended the crab pasta special and wow it did not disappoint! Looked so simple but literally tasted like ocean. My husband got the shrimp pasta which was also amazing! I kept eating off his plate. There were a lot big chunks of shrimp and the creamy sauce was so rich and flavorful without overpowering. Lorna also said the portions are pretty big and she did not lie! We were both stuffed and packed the leftover to go. We also got the Brussels sprouts salad which was refreshing. For drinks I got the limoncello spritz drink and it was also delicious. Overall we loved everything from the food & drink to the service we received. We will definitely be back!"

"Quite delightful experience for me. The food was alright (not as mind-blowing as we’d expected), but it was decent. I had a duck as an entree and felt like it was under seasoned and texture was not as tender - I usually like it more charred and crispy on the skin. The dessert was pretty solid in my opinion, drinks were also on point (top quality French wine selections). I really enjoyed the ambiance here, seems pretty upscale and classy though I’d hope the food could be more elevated for this type of location in Pasadena."