Executive Chef & Proprietor Bret Thompson, with a rich culinary background spanning prestigious establishments in the U.S. and abroad, brings his expertise to Pez Coastal Kitchen. Joined by his wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, they have left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles dining scene with their previous ventures, including the beloved Pez Cantina and LA Burrito Co. in Montebello, but at Pez Coastal Kitchen,Chef Bret’s focus shifts to innovative techniques such as curing, smoking, and specialized dry-aging of seafood which will be a distinctive feature.
The menu at Pez Coastal Kitchen reflects our culinary team's commitment to excellence, offering a tantalizing array of appetizers, chilled seafood, crudos, family-style entrees, exceptional sides, and innovative desserts. From Chilled Beets with hazelnuts to Whole Fried Fish and decadent desserts like Warm Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cake, each dish is crafted with precision and creativity.
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Meat
Hours of Operation
Brunch
Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00
Dinner
Tue–Thu 17:00–20:30
Fri 17:00–21:30
Sat 16:00–21:30
Sun 16:00–20:30
Happy Hour
Tue–Fri 16:30–18:30
Elevate your event with Pez Coastal Kitchen’s catering! Our expertly crafted menus, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service ensure a memorable dining experience. From elegant dinners to lively parties, we tailor our offerings to your needs. Contact us at catering@pezpasadena.com for unforgettable cuisine!
Private party facilities
Experience elegance in our private room, perfect for intimate dinners or stylish cocktail parties. With plush seating, ambient lighting, and customizable layouts, it’s ideal for any event. For more details or to book, contact us at catering@pezpasadena.com. Let us make your gathering unforgettable!
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at our restaurant. Indulge in a specially crafted prix fixe menu for $95 per person, featuring a selection of exquisite dishes designed to set the perfect romantic tone. Limited seating available—reserve your table today and make this Valentine’s Day truly special!
Menu
Tuesday - Friday 4:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M
Pez Bites
Oysters & Bubbles - 3 daily oysters, apple chive mignonette, and a glass of house bubbly or draft beerUS$19.00
Pez Caesar - romaine, baby kale, pepitas, nori crisp, white anchoviesUS$13.00
Drinks
Highballs US$12.00
Lowballs US$12.00
Monthly Curated LibationsUS$12.00
Eclectic WineUS$10.00
Rotating DraftsUS$6.00
What 62 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Pasadena
Innovative
Pasadena
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pez Coastal Kitchen offers an extraordinary dining experience with a "beautiful and light" setting and "fantastic" service. Patrons rave about its fresh, flavorful seafood, especially the "delicious" red snapper and scallops. Its unique cocktails and wine selection enhance the experience, complemented by "creative" food presentations. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.
62 Reviews
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Melissa
VIP
Los Angeles
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined today
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
The service was the best I’ve had in some time. Our server was extremely helpful and attentive. Even the hostess was very polished and welcoming. A beautiful space as well.
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Tim
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 5
Service 2
Ambience 5
Food great service poor. They for got about us several times and appeared adequately staffed.
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william
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 3
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Disappointing visit overall. They were out of items that we hoped to enjoy. By 5pm they were out of scallops and mussels. Also they did not have catch of the day .
Food was good , my seabass was tad overcooked but rest of the food was as expected.
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Frank
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Easy to reserve a spot, ambiance felt like an expensive restaurant but the cost did not. I highly recommend this restaurant for the great tasting seafood, drinks, and service.
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Antonio
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Chef's New Years Eve dinner throughout the evening. The hostess was awesome after checking in asking about our special occasion with a wonderful booth. Our waitress was just precious taking care of us after introducing herself. Madison we also enjoyed your service immensely all through the night. Each course was so unique and wonderful to savor each bite. Great food by the chef indeed. Thank you Pez for making my wife's birthday dinner a memorable night. Yes we will be back.
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Kim
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Really great venue! Delicious food , nice ambiance, awesome service.
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donaldh
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Superb food. And comfortable. Have been six times and will return.
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Robyn
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
The dishes here are absolutely delicious. Service is usually really good. This particular night we got a new server that wasn’t as familiar with the menu as should have been prior to being of service to customers. At this price point all servers should have a healthy understanding of the food being served and off recommendations when asked. Otherwise, very good experience and will definitely come back again
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Christopher
London
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
Overall 2
Food 4
Service 2
Ambience 3
Understaffed. Appetizers took 30 mins to arrive and luke warm. Seems like it was sitting waiting off for staff to deliver. Entrees were hot and tasty, but no one replenished our cutlery. So we had hot entrees waiting for forks and knives. Seems to only have 2-3 waitstaff for such a large restaurant. Staff tries hard but if you are understaffed, service really suffers. I am a bit disappointed because last time I was here, service was quick and efficient. Maybe will return on a slow night.
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Dale
Los Angeles
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Unexpectedly fine discovery. Foods were excellent, visually pleasing as well as the taste. Large portions truly sharing dishes. Service and the servers were excellent and pleasant. Will definitely come back. Thanks for the fining dining experience.
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FAQs
Pez Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Elevate your event with Pez Coastal Kitchen’s catering! Our expertly crafted menus, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service ensure a memorable dining experience. From elegant dinners to lively parties, we tailor our offerings to your needs. Contact us at catering@pezpasadena.com for unforgettable cuisine!
Private party facilities
Experience elegance in our private room, perfect for intimate dinners or stylish cocktail parties. With plush seating, ambient lighting, and customizable layouts, it’s ideal for any event. For more details or to book, contact us at catering@pezpasadena.com. Let us make your gathering unforgettable!
