Pez Coastal Kitchen

4.5

56 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(626) 210-0775
Website
https://www.pezpasadena.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Bret Thompson
Catering
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!

Location
61 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Area
Pasadena
Cross Street
Raymond and Union
Parking details
Public Lot

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner
US$95.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Prefix and a la carte menus available Celebrate the New Year in style at Pez Coastal Kitchen! Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve dinner featuring a specially curated menu of fresh, coastal-inspired dishes. Whether you're enjoying an intimate meal with loved ones or celebrating with friends, our festive atmosphere and exceptional service promise to make this evening one to remember. Reserve your table today and ring in the new year with delicious food and great company!

Oysters & Bubbles - 3 daily oysters, apple chive mignonette, and a glass of house bubbly or draft beerUS$19.00
The Perfect Pair - 2 shrimp cocktails, 2 daily oysters, 2 ahi tuna gazpachos US$24.00
Marinated Olives - citrus, charred rosemary, chile de árbolUS$7.00
Spicy Tuna Nori Crisps - avocado, crème fraîcheUS$14.00
Steelhead Trout Rillette - smoked trout, trout roe, forbidden rice cake, pickled shallotsUS$15.00
Two lamb + Pistachio Meatballs - labneh whipped feta, cucumber, pickled sumac onions, flatbreadUS$12.00
Dry Aged Kingfish Ceviche Tostada - chipotle aioli, avocadoUS$8.00
BBQ St. Louis Rib Sliders (3) - American cheese, pickles, onion crispsUS$16.00
Pez Fries - Pez chile + lime powder, parmesan, garlic chivesUS$8.00
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 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 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.

56 Reviews

K
Kim
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great venue! Delicious food , nice ambiance, awesome service.
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Robyn
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
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 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. 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 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. 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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Joey
VIP
Los Angeles
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time there and both experiences were exceptional. First, it’s one of the few restaurants I’ve been to lately that you can carry on a conversation in normal tones. The acoustics are great. On top of that, the overall atmosphere is warm and cozy. The food was outstanding! We had pork schnitzel, baby backs, sea bass and cioppino. All were delicious. The drinks are creative and generous. Lastly, the service was perfect. Madison was pleasant, professional and her timing was spot on. Special mention to Chris, the Manager, who stopped by to make sure all was well. We go out a lot and this restaurant stands out. Don’t miss it. Thank you, Pez Team!
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Vicki
VIP
Jackson Hole
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent crab cake appetizer and quail entree, very good service
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Michael
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great in a very nice area. Plenty of options to choose from. Loved the pork chop and sea bass.
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Belinda
Dallas
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Octopus was overcooked and the cioppino was not soupy - i.e. more sauce than soup. The scallops were good.
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Dennis
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, loved the look and energy of the restaurant. Scallops and risotto amazing! Will definitely be back when visiting the area again.
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Suzanne
VIP
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful. Food and service was excellent. We all agreed we would be back!
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FAQs

Pez Coastal Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

61 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

Additional information

Cross Street
Raymond and Union
Area
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Farm-to-table, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive Chef
Bret Thompson

Website
https://www.pezpasadena.com/
Phone number
(626) 210-0775
Catering
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!

Pez Coastal Kitchen

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner

Menu

Pez Bites

Oysters & Bubbles - 3 daily oysters, apple chive mignonette, and a glass of house bubbly or draft beerUS$19.00

The Perfect Pair - 2 shrimp cocktails, 2 daily oysters, 2 ahi tuna gazpachos US$24.00

Marinated Olives - citrus, charred rosemary, chile de árbolUS$7.00

Spicy Tuna Nori Crisps - avocado, crème fraîcheUS$14.00

Steelhead Trout Rillette - smoked trout, trout roe, forbidden rice cake, pickled shallotsUS$15.00

Two lamb + Pistachio Meatballs - labneh whipped feta, cucumber, pickled sumac onions, flatbreadUS$12.00

Dry Aged Kingfish Ceviche Tostada - chipotle aioli, avocadoUS$8.00

BBQ St. Louis Rib Sliders (3) - American cheese, pickles, onion crispsUS$16.00

Pez Fries - Pez chile + lime powder, parmesan, garlic chivesUS$8.00

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 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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