Each year, Real Pasadena polls the community on which restaurant located within the 21122 is deserving of the title Best Overall Dine-In Restaurant. The following restaurants earned your votes due to their impeccable combination of exceptional culinary expertise, outstanding service, inviting ambiance, and a commitment to delivering an unparalleled dining experience for its patrons.
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Without further ado, here’s how Pasadena voted in our Best Dine-in Restaurants poll.
1. Two Rivers
Located at 4105 Mountain Road in Lakeshore Plaza. Topping off the list at number one for the third year in a row, Two Rivers is a great place for your next date night, family celebration, or gathering with friends in their spacious sports bar. They offer delicious American food including grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and plenty of options for the kids. The Reserve at Two Rivers is a private banquet room available for onsite events, or you can book their off-site catering for your next party.
2. Primo Pasta Kitchen
Located at 8557 Fort Smallwood Road across from Sunset Elementary School, Primo was voted as our runner-up this year. Primo Pasta Kitchen, known simply as Primo to us locals, delivers a premium dining experience. From the fresh ingredients, to the friendly staff, they won’t settle for anything less than the best. Stop in for lunch or dinner and enjoy some amazing salads, pizza, and delicious Italian cuisine.
3. The Rumor Reel
Located at 1701 Poplar Ridge Road in Pleasure Cove Marina, The Rumor Reel has become a familiar favorite in Pasadena. The owners of The Rumor Meal acquired and renovated the former Cheshire Crab restaurant, to open their second location appropriately named The Rumor Reel. They serve up local comfort food with an expanded seafood menu, along with fun cocktails and live entertainment.
4. Don Pancho Mexican Grill
Located at 2412 Mountain Road, Don Pancho is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month. Inspired by traditional recipes and modern cooking styles, they serve a variety of fresh latin foods and cocktails.
5. Texas Roadhouse
Located at 4465 Mountain Road near Woods Road, this longstanding chain restaurant has consistently remained a local favorite to Pasadena residents. Texas Roadhouse is best known for their hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and of course, their fresh-baked bread with cinnamon butter. Make sure you call-ahead, because the parking lot is always full and the cowboy margaritas are always cold.
6. Stoney Creek Inn
Stoney Creek Inn is one of Pasadena’s hidden treasures. Located at 8238 Fort Smallwood Road, crab cakes and soups are the draw at this snug seafood joint with picnic tables on a back deck.
7. Oscar’s Alehouse
The third location of Oscar’s Alehouse is located at 8026 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena. Oscar’s Alehouse provides craft brews and food with 36 different beers on draft to choose from. They source from multiple craft breweries all over the nation. Their scratch kitchen features their famous wood burning grill that fills the restaurant with that homegrown smoky aroma. This family friendly atmosphere is the a great spot for a night out.
8. The Picantillo
The Picantillo opened in 2012 and has been a favorite of Lake Shore residents ever since. Located at 4590 Mountain Road, The Picantillo serves up Tex-Mex and American food. They have a number of regular specials, like their famous house Margaritas, Sunday brunch buffet, and weekday lunch specials.
9. Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant
Tucked away in the northeast corner of Anne Arundel County at 350 Mountain Road is Bella Napoli, an authentic Italian restaurant. Whether it’s delicious pizza, fresh pasta or flavorful cream of crab soup that you’re after, Bella Napoli has it all.
10. The Rumor Meal
Rounding out our Top 10 Best Dine-In Restaurant list is The Rumor Meal, the sister location of The Rumor Reel. The Rumor Meal is located in Long Point Mall at 4730 Mountain Road. They recently renovated and reconfigured their dining space and bar area, so that there’s more ample space for watching the big game and gathering with your friends. The Rumor Meal offers a variety of weekly specials, and their menu includes everything from fresh pizzas, wings, sandwiches, salads, pasta and more.
Well, there you have it! Our 2024 picks for the Best Dine-in Restaurants in Pasadena as voted on by local residents in our Best of Pasadena Facebook group. If you’re new to town or just looking for something new to try, be sure to check out one of these great establishments. And don’t forget, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so make those reservations today. If your favorite didn’t make the list, make sure you join our community to let us know, and vote on the current poll.
