Parkway Grill • 1984

When Parkway Grill opened in 1984, it brought culinary innovation to Pasadena years before the Rose City became a dining destination, pioneering the seasonal, market-driven approach that now defines California fine dining. The kitchen still draws from an on-premise organic garden thriving for over 25 years, turning out signatures like Whole Ginger Fried Catfish and brick-oven pizzas alongside French technique and global influences. An award-winning wine cellar recognized by Wine Spectator since 1999 anchors a menu that continues to evolve with the seasons.