Magnolia House

They have wonderful small plates that make it easy to try several dishes. We sat with a party of seven people and they were able to accommodate our group easily. The atmosphere is cozy and dark: perfect for a date night. Service was attentive and the dishes came from the kitchen pretty quickly. The only gripe is that they never knew who ordered what, they came to the table and asked "who ordered this..." well no big deal actually, we sorted it out.It was nice to have a manager stop by a few times to check on things. It shows they care about their customers.Parking is hard to find next to the restaurant so we parked over behind the Ross store.

Came with a friend. Food order: Brussels, crab cakes, fries, wings, tuna, chicken sandwich, and the fritters. Drinks: Well worth it and a beer.The waitress forgot the fritters and that's okay but she kept taking away the menu and rushing off. I told her I'm going to order more (I'm pregnant & like variety). Our table was small and that's fine but the food wasn't fitting on the table she said she would pull up the table next to us and handed my friend the plate and left.. She started serving another table all together my friend just sat with a plate in hand. Okay? The food was okay. The chicken sandwich was terrible. Decent flavor but literally you can't bite through the chicken like at all... meaning it was old or refried too many times. The bun kept sliding off mushed together very soggy. The blue crab cake was trash, and I love blue crab. Didn't try the wings.Ahi wasn't bad.Brussels pretty damn good.Fries were okay. Eh honestly eh.Well worth it drink is non alcoholic very good.I wanted a desert but she brought out the check before I can ask for it again. 2.5 star total review but I can only give solid numbers and I left hungry and annoyed.

Walking in, the experience felt awkward. I stood at the hostess stand waiting for assistance, but no one was there. Several servers walked past, looked me right in the face, and said nothing. Eventually, two of them stopped to seat me, but the lack of a greeting made the start feel unwelcoming.Once seated, the service was friendly but not very attentive. It took a while for someone to take our food order after initial drink orders, and servers didn't check in often, so you'll likely need to flag them down for any needs.That said, the chicken sandwich was amazing--perfectly crispy with flavorful sauce and pickles. Drinks were great, and the ambiance was enjoyable. I'm sure the servers are doing their best, but the system of service could use improvement.

This is such a cute place to dine. We wanted to get out of the house, so I booked a reservation here. The staff was friendly, patient, and helpful. We were seated on the sidewalk/patio. The hostess moved the umbrellas so we were tucked away from the sun. Though I was annoyed that the burger and fries had to be ordered separately, both were very good. In fact, that house burger was amazing! We parked on the street though I believe there was a garage across the street.

This place is really cute with indoor and outdoor seating. The food took a while to come out and when it did, my friend found an eggshell with her food - unfortunately. The Shakshuka was bomb! The tomato stew was yummy and just the right amount of creamy. It paired really well with the sourdough bread. I wish they served it with more bread though as I ran out before finishing the rest of the stew.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon, shortly after the restaurant opened. Cute little spot with outdoor seating that faces a main street. Ordered a few appetizers to share. The wings were my favorite. Service was polite and prompt. I would definitely come back here to try some dinner options or for the brunch menu.

Been coming here every so often over the years and their menu always seems to change a little here and there but the quality always remain consistent!Highly recommend making a reservation especially after 5pm or during the weekend. They have a patio in the front that is nice but there's not a lot of seating inside. Their servers here are usually all very attentive and will check on you once in a while. I love that they're never annoyed that my friends and I end up getting caught up in conversation before ordering. They give us new plates for dessert and our water is never empty. Kudos!If the Mac and cheese balls are on the menu, order it! If not, our usual go to includes the zucchini and feta fritters, Belgium fries and meat balls. We ordered the pan con tomate this go around and it was really good - the bread was crispy but still chewy on the inside and the tomatoes were just the perfect amount of juicy! I always get the marigolds at magnolia cocktail, it's delish!For dessert we ordered the chocolate bread pudding and the loukoumades to share. Both come with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and was a nice contrast to compare to one another. One was nutty and sweet from the honey and the other was rich and chocolatey.If you're looking for a spot to catch up with a few friends and enjoy good food, magnolia house is a great place to consider!

For a protein-packed brunch option, go for the crab cakes benedict. It includes two generous portions of crab cake, two poached eggs, arugula and Hollandaise on an English Muffin. It's served with a side of breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit. The crab cake was well-seasoned and flavorful and the breakfast potatoes were addictingly crispy. I only wish I could have had more.The open air space, the cozy seating, and the streetside view made for a perfect spot to catch up with a girlfriend. The waitstaff was very attentive. If I'd come with a larger group, I would have wanted to try more items. Great reliable spot for a brunch!

Great spot for a delicious, affordable dinner!The menu is simple but has a variety of great options to choose from.I came here one night after shopping and tried the burger. The burger was simple, but so juicy and delicious. The truffle fries are a must! The fries are thick cut and crispy on the outside while soft in the inside. It comes with an aioli dipping sauce that compliments the truffle taste. They're known for their burgers. The night I went, they had a deal: Burger, fries, and a whiskey cocktail for $20. The service was quick and the food came out relatively quick.The seating is kind of close to each other, so don't be nosy listening to other people's conversations, haha jk. There is plenty of parking around the restaurant.

Obsessed with this spot for a weekend brunch! Probably one of my top 3 brunch spots in Pasadena actually. The vibes here are great and the food is top tier. There's hardly a wait too which is crucial when you're hungry.