Arroyo Chop House, Pasadena
23 people recommendvia r/pasadena, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Arroyo Chop House has a strong Pasadena steak consensus, with a diner choosing it for celebration dinners and others recommending its traditional steaks. A ribeye request also brings explicit recommendations for this restaurant. One diner calls Arroyo the best steak they have had but also very expensive. Another recommends it alongside nearby alternatives while putting Alexander's meat slightly ahead. The support is substantial, but diners differ on whether it is their first choice and on the value of the meal.
Address
Arroyo Chop House, 536 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ribeye
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/NELA730 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Names this as one of two top steak picks, alongside Houston's.
- Recommendsu/klee1113 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Lists this as one of the best traditional steaks.
- Recommendsu/e_navarro in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
They consider this Pasadena steakhouse their go-to choice for celebratory dinners.
- Recommendsu/kanksbanks in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
They name the Pasadena spot as a steakhouse pick and praise its cocktails as well.
- Recommendsu/justwantkickz in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Calls Arroyo great, but would choose Gwen instead when celebrating.
- Recommendsu/tgoesh in r/pasadena · Oct 2024service
Agrees with the three named picks and says this place's service is excellent.
- Recommendsu/rye_parian in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Still recommends Arroyo Chophouse in Pasadena as a steakhouse despite having tried most others.
- Recommendsu/economics3 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Includes Arroyo Chophouse among several ribeye recommendations.
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- Recommendsu/Das_Bunker in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Lists Arroyo Chophouse among their top picks for best steak.
- Recommendsu/NativeAngelino in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025taste
Agrees with the Pasadena pick, calling it a classic steakhouse that gets it right.
- Recommendsu/resellrule in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Suggests Arroyo Chop House in Pasadena with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Odd_Secret568 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Lists Arroyo Chop House among steakhouse suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Revolutionary_Data93 in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Suggests Arroyo Chophouse in the Pasadena area for steak.
- Recommendsu/SkullLeader in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Suggests a Pasadena chop house as a steak dinner option.
- Recommendsu/Palmitas99 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Names Arroyo Chop House as a steakhouse pick.
- Recommendsu/MachiavelliOsiris in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jul 2025
Says Arroyo Chop House does what's wanted as a cheaper, still good step down from Alexander's.
- Recommendsu/Intrepid_Astronaut1 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Names this as one of two best bets for steak.
- Recommendsu/Straight_Peanut_5959 in r/LosAngeles · May 2024taste
Places Arroyo Chophouse nearly on par with the top pick.
- Recommendsu/Defnotabotok in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Calls Arroyo an underrated steak choice after dining there.
- Recommendsu/Common_Business9410 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Calls it their first choice after visiting both places.
- Mixedu/SebVettelstappen in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025taste
Calls it the best steak they have had but says the place is very expensive.
- Recommendsu/Playful_Explorer6303 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Directly names this as the answer for best steak.
- Recommendsu/atilaman in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Agrees with a reply recommending Arroyo Chophouse for steak.
- Recommendsu/DazzlingUse4597 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Suggested as an alternative since few valley options exist.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.