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Arroyo Chop House - Steakhouse in Los Angeles, California

Arroyo Chop House

4.6 (969 reviews)

536 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105

Steak house
Bar
Fine dining restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Arroyo Chop House - steak house in Los Angeles, California

Upscale steakhouse serving classic American cuts plus seafood, wine & cocktails in a luxe setting.

Customer Review Summary

Arroyo Chop House is celebrated for its exceptional service and delicious steak offerings. Many diners rave about the attentive and friendly staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The steak quality is generally praised, with some dishes cooked to perfection, while others, particularly certain ribeye cuts, received criticism for not meeting expectations. The ambiance strikes a balance between lively and intimate, making it suitable for various occasions. However, there have been some inconsistencies in food presentation and quality during recent visits. Overall, the restaurant is highly recommended, especially for special celebrations, with a strong following from loyal customers.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
733
4
145
3
50
2
21
1
20
Based on 969 reviews

Raphael Anthony

4 weeks ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Arroyo Chop House, and it was an experience to remember! I had an unexpected craving for steak, and I’m so glad I decided to indulge. Despite the restaurant being busy, I was seated at the bar where the service was exceptional. The staff was attentive and friendly, making me feel right at home. The steak I ordered was absolutely delicious—cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. While the prices are on the higher side, the quality of the food and service made it worth every penny. I highly recommend Arroyo Chop House for anyone looking for a fantastic meal. I can’t wait to return!

Alyssa P

3 weeks ago

Ordered the Ahi tuna, it was delicious. It came with a sauce that went well with the tuna. Good portion. Spinach was okay. The bread was also very good. The restaurant can get quite busy. Service was also lovely. Hope to revisit again.

Louie Vergara

6 months ago

Everything what you expect from a steakhouse was provided to the best customer satisfaction. From, the atmosphere you can tell it’s a place to have enjoyment, but can also be quiet or be loud as you want. The service was absolute amazing, hands-down! From the very beginning to the very end, our wages paid attention to detail on everything we ordered provided drinks with our meals and even asked us for recommendations. Onto to the food everything was so delicious except for the tomahawk unfortunately, this was more on the medium than medium rare, which was totally unexpected given, the prestige Arroyo Chophouse is.

Diran Afarian

2 months ago

Grade B (86): I've been to the Chop House many times, this time I was a bit disappointed. There were 6 of us, 5 of us ordered steaks. 2 fillet Mignons, a boneless ribeye and 2 Cowboy Ribeyes. $77 for a Cowboy Ribeye and mine comes with what seems like the chef was hungry and took a bite out of it!! I don't know how that's even presentable! Really guys, at a restaurant like this? You give me a steak that looks like you bought from Smart & Final and took a bite out of it before bringing it to me? My friend's cowboy Ribeye was just fine, if you compare the pictures you'll see. Both were coming to the same table, this was such an amatuer move. I didn't want to ruin anyone else's evening so I just ate it without saying anything. But it makes me think twice next time. Too bad, I liked the Chop House.

A I

The place is great, great service, the interior, lighting, ambiance. That's where everything stops. We were a group of 12 people the other day. Most of us ordered steaks. My wife got aged NY strip, I got a cowboy steak bone-in 26oz "prime". Except it wasn't prime, it was barely even a choice. For $79 you'd think they'd use a better steak, not a $7/lb one. It was very chewy, no marbling at all, big chunks of fat across and around. The temperature was cooked to my liking though. I ate just a little bit and couldn't eat the rest. I tried my wife's 30 day ages NY strip and was not good. I can make a better steak than those on a worst day. Last year we sat in the north side, this time we were in the south side. Both look good. Didn't try steaks last time. I just hope their steaks were better. That's a shame.

Shawn Sheng

8 months ago

Amazing experience. Everything was incredible, the food, the service, and the ambiance. It was very dimly lit offering a very intimate atmosphere perfect for date night or any occasion. The steak was perfectly seasoned and delicious. I have never had butter that was this spreadable.

Ed Tom

10 months ago

I have been coming here for nearly 30 years.. it is one of the best steaks house in Southern California and was mentioned in Michilin in 2020. This iconic restaurant is a perfect place for any celebration especially birthdays… love the Old Fashioned cocktail, pancetta wrapped scallops is done in perfection. My favorite soufflé was kind of dry tonight, shrimp cocktail is good and you just can’t skip the meat… ribeye is my choice… mushrooms was awesome! Perfect for date night as well as male bonding with a good friend! Back again this time for a Christmas party! So festive ! And baseball legend Orel Hershiser sit next to us..

Rick Houston

4 months ago

Arroyo Chop House it's worth all the hype and fame. I enjoyed the huge shrimp cocktail and the surf and turf. Everything was cooked to perfection and you could cut the filet with the edge of a fork.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–10:30 PM
Monday 5–9:30 PM
Saturday 5–10:30 PM
Sunday 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5–9:30 PM

Price Range

$100+