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Bistro 45
45 S. Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA
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Cuisine | Californian, French | |
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Hours | Tues-Thurs 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-9pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-10pm; Sat 5-10pm; Sun 5-8:30pm | |
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Location | Between Colorado Blvd and Green St, Pasadena & Environs | |
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Reservations | Reservations recommended | |
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Phone | 626/795-2478 | |
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Web site | www.bistro45.com | |
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Prices | Main courses $16-$34 lunch, $19-$35 dinner | |
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Credit Cards | AE,DC,MC,V | |
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Other | Valet parking $4.50 | |
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All class, yet never stuffy, Bistro 45 is a favorite among Pasadena's old guard and nouvelle riche. The restaurant's warm, light ambience and gallery-like decor are an unexpected surprise after the ornately historic Art Deco exterior, and provide a romantic backdrop for owner Robert Simon's award-winning cuisine. The seasonally inspired menu changes frequently; dishes might include braised veal short ribs with Asian five spice, rock shrimp risotto with saffron, pan-roasted monkfish with garlic polenta, roasted veal loin filled with Roquefort, Fanny Bay oyster salad, and Nebraska pork with figs. For dessert, try the "chocolate soup," a creamy soufflé served with warm chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. The knowledgeable waitstaff can answer questions about the excellent wine list; Bistro 45 appears regularly on Wine Spectator's Best Of lists and hosts special-event wine dinners.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Los Angeles, 18th Edition
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