Bar Chelou

4.8

4,8

432 reviews

$50 en meer

Modern Frans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

4 dec 2024

19:00

Vandaag 57 keer gereserveerd

Innovatief
Juweeltje in de wijk
Bruisend

Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style.

'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun.

The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission.

NEED TO KNOW
Wine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list.

Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius.

Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.

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Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
$50 en meer
Keuken
Modern Frans, Europees, Spaans
Openingstijden
Dagelijks 17:30 uur–21:30 uur
Telefoonnummer
(626) 808-4976
Website
https://www.barchelou.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual kleding

Locatie
37 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-5220
Wijk
Pasadena
Kruispunt
Located next to the Pasadena Playhouse on El Molino Ave.
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Veganist, Wijn

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Populaire gerechten

Marinated OlivesUS$ 7,00
Pan de CristalUS$ 7,00
Crispy PotatoesUS$ 13,00
aonori, aïoli
Clam ToastUS$ 15,00
leeks, escabeche
Burrata ToastUS$ 17,00
paleta ibérica, pickled peppers
Ramp ToastUS$ 16,00
km39, sorrel
Breakfast RadishUS$ 13,00
fromage blanc, furikake
BoqueronesUS$ 14,00
piquillo pepper
Scallop TartareUS$ 20,00
green garlic, meyer lemon, serrano, chips
Salade VerteUS$ 15,00
cava vinaigrette, quinoa, guindilla peppers, manchego
CarrotsUS$ 19,00
coconut dressing, lime leaf, peanuts, shoestring potatoes
Bloomsdale SpinachUS$ 14,00
roasted garlic broth, brown butter
Shelling BeansUS$ 14,00
bottarga, dill, sea beans
Sprouting CauliflowerUS$ 11,00
almonds, sichuan au poivre
Snap PeasUS$ 15,00
chistorra, cured egg yolk, anchovy
Squid US$ 21,00
seaweed, swiss chard
CheesesUS$ 22,00
plum & timur berry jam, pan de cristal
MeatsUS$ 24,00
jamón ibérico, coppa
Ibérico Pork ChopUS$ 36,00
cabbage, fennel pollen furikake
Duck LegUS$ 34,00
yu choy cous cous, spicy labneh, macadamia dukkah
Rainbow TroutUS$ 45,00
corn rice, garlic chive pil-pil
Dry-Aged Short RibUS$ 55,00
blackberry black vinegar, perilla
Lemon-Chamomile SemifreddoUS$ 14,00
calamansi, sweet fritter
Raspberry & Sumac SorbetUS$ 14,00
poached rhubarb, vanilla, sorrel
Bruleed CheesecakeUS$ 14,00
toffee date cake, spiced coffee anglaise
Matcha MousseUS$ 14,00
butter mochi cake, coconut sorbet, green tea tuile
Caramelized Banana BarUS$ 15,00
peanut butter crisp, banana custard, milk chocolate mousse

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4.8

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4,8Bediening
4,7Sfeer
4,3Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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Pasadena
Beste algehele beoordeling
Pasadena
Beste eten
Pasadena
Innovatief
Pasadena
romantisch
Pasadena
Bruisend

432 Reviews

C
Charles
Palm Springs /
8 recensies
5.0
8 recensies
7 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
Great place for innovative small plates and good wines.
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michael
Los Angeles
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 24 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Every dish was amazing. So much fun. The trout is incredible.
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M
Martin
Los Angeles
417 recensies
4.0
417 recensies
Gegeten op 22 november 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Bar Chelou is a very handsome space with a warm and festive vibe. The service from all staff is very friendly and professional. The cuisine, while very good, is somewhat limited in scope. I would’ve liked to see more fresh vegetable selections as well as more main entree choices. I also don’t like restaurants that have many two-tops arranged so that one member of the party faces a wall, limiting that diner’s appreciation of the full atmosphere. Those quibbles aside, it’s a very appealing place, maybe more for drinks than dining at this point.
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J
Jennifer
Los Angeles
29 recensies
5.0
29 recensies
Gegeten op 20 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
I’ve been to Bar Chelou a few times but they have really hit their stride. The service was on point, the drinks were fun and delicious, and the food was incredible. Every dish had an unexpected twist, from the mini peperoncinis in the salad to the tang of peanut butter in the carrots to the umami in the tempura mushrooms, lovely surprises all around! And they coursed everything out beautifully and got us to the show at the Playhouse right on time, chef’s kiss!
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D
Dan
San Francisco
13 recensies
4.0
13 recensies
Gegeten op 18 november 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Food was delicious and service was great and helpful to pick the right things. My only thought is the pricing was a bit high for the portion sizes, particularly with the mains.
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Y
Yvette
Orange County
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 17 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
I love this place! The vibe is great, the staff are wonderful, and the food is delicious! It has become one of my favorite spots to frequent, especially when attending a show at the Playhouse since it is right next door.
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Isabel
Los Angeles
7 recensies
vip
5.0
7 recensies
Gegeten op 17 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff is welcoming, and all the dishes we had knocked it out of the park. We had the potatoes (perfectly done), carrots, hamachi crudo, and lamb ribs. I really hope this place is here to stay after the rotating ones there previously.
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S
Sandy
Los Angeles
88 recensies
vip
5.0
88 recensies
Gegeten op 17 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
This restaurant is a gem! Just beautiful all around. Wonderful staff, interesting small plates. Exotic mixology. We loved it!!
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d
deborah
Los Angeles
10 recensies
vip
5.0
10 recensies
Gegeten op 16 november 2024
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
Amazing trout! Fabulous carrots! A must try in Pasadena
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J
Jenny
Los Angeles
3 recensies
4.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 16 november 2024
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 5
Bar Chelou is one of my favorite places to dine. The food is absolutely delicious and the ambiance is perfection. However, our waitress seemed uninterested in our experience and at times annoyed—we had to repeat requests multiple times and eventually turned to other staff for basics like water and napkins. Despite this, everything else about the restaurant is outstanding. 9/10
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2 personen

4 dec 2024

19:00

Vandaag 57 keer gereserveerd

37 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-5220

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Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
Located next to the Pasadena Playhouse on El Molino Ave.
Wijk
Pasadena
Openingstijden
Dagelijks 17:30 uur–21:30 uur
Prijs
$50 en meer
Keuken
Modern Frans, Europees, Spaans
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Kurkengeldvergoeding, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Veganist, Wijn

Website
https://www.barchelou.com/
Telefoonnummer
(626) 808-4976

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Marinated OlivesUS$ 7,00

Pan de CristalUS$ 7,00

Crispy PotatoesUS$ 13,00

Clam ToastUS$ 15,00

Burrata ToastUS$ 17,00

Ramp ToastUS$ 16,00

Breakfast RadishUS$ 13,00

BoqueronesUS$ 14,00

Scallop TartareUS$ 20,00

Salade VerteUS$ 15,00

CarrotsUS$ 19,00

Bloomsdale SpinachUS$ 14,00

Shelling BeansUS$ 14,00

Sprouting CauliflowerUS$ 11,00

Snap PeasUS$ 15,00

Squid US$ 21,00

CheesesUS$ 22,00

MeatsUS$ 24,00

Ibérico Pork ChopUS$ 36,00

Duck LegUS$ 34,00

Rainbow TroutUS$ 45,00

Dry-Aged Short RibUS$ 55,00

Lemon-Chamomile SemifreddoUS$ 14,00

Raspberry & Sumac SorbetUS$ 14,00

Bruleed CheesecakeUS$ 14,00

Matcha MousseUS$ 14,00

Caramelized Banana BarUS$ 15,00

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