Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

Alexander's is definitely fine dining. I really like the hamachi shots. Each time I have dined here I have to order them. Their breads and butters are warm and different. The chef always sends a taste to sample. This time it was a pickled cucumber with gochujang mousse. My mom ordered the Australian waygu filet, which melts in your mouth like butter. I ordered the black cod with roasted bell pepper cream · zucchini puree · pickled carrots · sesame oil. For sides we had the mushroom medley wild mushroom · citrus soy vinaigrette · chive and the fried rice lap-xuong · sesame · tobiko with waygu. It's also one of my favorites. Finally for dessert the butterscotch crème brûlée mixed berries · honeycomb · vanilla ice cream. We were celebrating by birthday and they brought a yuzu cheesecake with a candle in it. The finale cotton candy watermelon flavor and made in house gum drop and Nutella chocolate. The restaurant is quiet and the staff is friendly and welcoming. If you haven't dined at Alexander's steakhouse it's a must.

What the actual F did I just experience? Are the posts on this place really that rigged or is everyone devoid of sense and tastebuds. The two stars are only because the service was decent and they were kind and gave us a dessert since we were celebrating but what a place to be suckered into celebrating at. They have Cut (Wolfgang Puck) prices and Norms steaks. Also this is NOT A STEAKHOUSE. I repeat NOT A TRADITIONAL STEAKHOUSE. This is a Japanese restaurant that serves steak. Everything tasted of ginger and green onion. I mean everything. Even the fresh oysters. And oysters SHOULD NOT taste like that. The mignonette sauce was disappointing and not traditional. Everything was heavily seasoned instead of letting the meat and seafood speak for itself and that's a HUGE REDFLAG. Look if you're going to have the audacity of having 5 star prices please have five star food and ambiance. This place is definitely stuck in the early 2000's there. The steak was soo sadly mediocre and I will never be back nor would I EVER EVER recommend this place for a special date night unless you want Black Angus vibes. Sorry Pasadena people if you're looking for a Cut or STK type place keep looking. This is not it.

My husband and I made a reservation a while back and we did not wait long at all until our table was ready. The hostess was giving out roses to all the female customers since it is Valentine's Day weekend. From start to finish, service was amazing. Not once I felt like we were neglected even though it's a full house during dinner service. Here's what we ordered:CaviarAustralian Filet Filet MignonMashed PotatoesPepper SauceSouffleCreme BruleePetergoff Vodka Moscow MuleI truly enjoyed every single dish and filet mignon was seasoned perfectly. Pepper sauce was the right amount of pepper. This is the best steakhouse I've been to and I cannot wait to come back.They were also giving out a few desserts for our table since we are celebrating an anniversary. I appreciate the card, champagne, desserts and the care they've given us tonight. All the servers are attentive and polite. Especially Fabien who took care of us and also took photos of us at the end of dinner. This is how a night out should be!

I feel like it's long overdue for an updated review of Alexander's Steakhouse in Pasadena. This is particularly poignant as they were closed for quite a long time and I wasn't even sure if they were going to reopen. Well, I have now come here twice in the last year and one thing remains constant: if there is a better steakhouse in the L.A. area than Alexander's, I haven't been to it yet.Of course, the food is always top-notch here. As far as appetizers go, you can never go wrong with their signature hamachi shots or the very rich uni toast. Although last time, the grilled Spanish octopus and and Hokkaido scallops definitely hit the spot. When it comes to steaks, they simply cannot be topped. First visit last year, I went with the 28 oz Westholme F1 Australian Wagyu Bone-In Ribeye. Second visit last year, I shared an absolutely glorious 43 oz Black Opal Australian Wagyu Tomahawk. These guys are professionals know how to cook a damn good steak! And as far as sides go, do not sleep on the fried rice with added pork belly. Always hits the spot.But as usual, it's the service that sets Alexander's apart from everywhere else. Just absolute top-notch service every time. They really go out of their way to make your meal special. Whether it's reciting the menu to make sure you know the best options for your meal, making sure the food comes out promptly and prepared perfectly, or free desserts (and the trademark cotton candy!), they just know what to do here.Ambience has always been fantastic here. As I said before, elegant yet modern. Tables are spaced well enough so you're not cramped and feel like you're near anyone. High ceilings help a lot as well. And for the first time, I didn't sit in the main dining room! It was a pretty cool experience being next to the open kitchen.I don't know why I ever doubted Alexander's after going to other steakhouses in the city. There are truly levels to this game and Alexander's is at the top of it. Highly recommended for a special occasion or a nice dinner out. Alexander does not miss!

Parked underground that's shared with the hotel.Came here for a work dinner, got seated in one of the conference rooms with about 30 guests.They were kind of slow when refilling drinks such as water and our club soda which was surprising.The salad was pretty tasty, the steak was cooked medium however even with the sauce it wasn't as flavorful as I thought, mashed potato was nice and creamy and the baby broccoli still had a crunch to it. I didn't get to the cheesecake cause we had to go home but overall it was a good experience. The rest of the restaurant has a romantic feel to it. Wouldn't mind coming again however with the "tasting" menu I wasn't too impressed.

Best dining experience I have had in a long time. From the first greeting to our check, definitely a must dining experience. Upon making the reservation we indicated a birthday celebration. We were greeted with a birthday card at the table and sparking wine at our table. Our waiter Eddie was very knowledgeable and patient about our first visit to Alexander's. Although we had to switch tables initially due to a mix up, First off was our Mixed Greens and charcuterie board for the table. The homemade jelly's certainly created a different flavor for our meats. Main course was steak of course! Be prepared to spend but trust me it's worth it.

My absolute favorite steakhouse, this place was delicious and service was above and beyond incredible. It is a large restaurant that can accommodate both couples and large groups. We tried all 6 of their cuts of wagyu beef, and each one provided a whole different experience. Every single cut was tender and juicy, but my favorites were the Miyazaki, Kobe, and Oita which was extremely fatty. They also gave us 6 different salts to pair with the steak: black salt, cancale, sel d'antibes, appalachian salt, smoked salt, sal de gusano.We also had the caviar which was delicious, tasted fresh and well presented.The tartare came on bread with slices of truffle on top. However, although I love tartare, this dish was a pass. The bread to tartare ratio was too off and it overpowered the tartare.The rib eye (which I believe is dry aged) was extremely tender. This was the best ribeye I've ever had and it was especially good with the butter. Speaking of butter-- not pictured is the bread with the beef butter and honey butter inside a bone marrow they served us. Both were good, especially the honey butter.This was also the best truffle pasta I've ever had. The sauce was so creamy.I also love Kumamoto oysters because even though they're smaller, they're sweeter than normal oysters. They were super fresh and I believe they only serve oysters no older than 48 hours old.Lobster mac is a must at any steakhouse, and this one did not disappoint. Not pictured is the fried rice which was recommended but could have done without. However, the broccolini was worth an order, and I loved the hint of sourness in it. We had two desserts but I'll just include my favorite: the yuzu cheesecake! They typically give this for anniversaries & birthdays.

We were invited to celebrate my niece's birthday at Alexander's. The ambiance and the service were excellent. Foods were delicious and beautifully presented. It's a great venue for special occasions.

Best steakhouse I've been to. I came here for my 10 year wedding anniversary and ordered the kobe wagyu. It was delicious. And our waiter, mauricio was very polite and took care of us. We will definitely coming back.

The food was delicious. We ordered several appetizers and split a ribeye. Beef tartare and shrimp cocktail were bursting with flavor. I'm not sure what was on the shrimps but they were delicious. Hamachi shots and scallops were also very good. Our ribeye was cooked perfectly but nothing special, as good as any steakhouse. Overall service was good and despite the prices, this is a preferred steakhouse over a Flemings or Ruth.