Bar Chelou

4.8

4,8

471 reviews

$50 en meer

Modern Frans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

16 feb 2025

19:00

Vandaag 4 keer gereserveerd

Innovatief
Charmant
Juweeltje in de wijk

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.

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

4,8 gebaseerd op recente scores

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

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Pasadena
Beste algehele beoordeling
Pasadena
Beste eten
Pasadena
Beste sfeer
Pasadena
Innovatief
Pasadena
Hotspot

471 Reviews

A
Andrea
Los Angeles
9 recensies
5.0
9 recensies
4 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Will absolutely miss this spot… a real L for the Pasadena dining scene. :(
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H
Hope
Los Angeles
3 recensies
5.0
3 recensies
6 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Amazing food, cool interiors. Great vibe. Will miss them when they leave. Wish we weren’t all the way across town 🥲
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P
Phillip
vip
Las Vegas
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 29 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Food and service were excellent! We definitely will come back!
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J
Jacob
San Diego
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 27 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
The food and service were exceptional! Not one bad dish. We traveled all the way from studio city and it was completely worth it. The fake bday cake dessert was a cute gimmick, but maybe a comped actual dessert for a group who’s celebrating a bday and had a tab as high as we did? Just a thought.
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C
Carla
vip
Detroit
12 recensies
5.0
12 recensies
Gegeten op 25 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Beautiful romantic location and interior. We had the duck, snap peas, carrots, and bread. We could have made a meal of just vegetables sides-very creative. We ate everything. The music was very loud, which does not include lingering. (Since they were very busy, that might have been intentional.)
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D
Daniel
vip
Los Angeles
5 recensies
2.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 21 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 3
Food was too salty Looks like the chefs are not tasting their food Service only came to my table 4 time One to take me water order Second to take my food order Third to drop and pick up my check All diner time which was 2 hrs was sitting with no interaction of the servers or managers
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M
Mackenzie
Los Angeles
2 recensies
2.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 20 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
The food was amazing but it’s sooooooooo expensive for such a small quantity. We had to go to in and out after.
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C
Christopher
San Francisco
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 17 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Will sincerely miss you bar chelou. Your presentation, your food quality, the staff, everything was top of the line. It was truly a beautiful restaurant from head to toe
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S
Stephen
vip
Los Angeles
47 recensies
5.0
47 recensies
Gegeten op 14 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Been waiting to try this restaurant for more than a year, and now I understand why this place always makes every list for best restaurants in Pasadena. It’s larger than I thought it would be, and the decor is understated yet classy—perfect vibe for a modern brasserie. The service was very friendly and unpretentious. We tried the carrots, as reviewers always rave about them, and they did not disappoint. There are lots of delicious shareable dishes on the menu, most of which are vegetarian-friendly. Everything was flavored beautifully. I had the trout for my entree. I’m not usually a big fan of that fish, but here it was excellent. Highly recommended!
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OT
OpenTable gast
vip
Los Angeles
3 recensies
5.0
3 recensies
Gegeten op 6 januari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
First time to this restaurant but will for sure not the last. Food was fresh and tasty. Favorite dishes are pork chop and duck, I’m drooling already talking about it
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2 personen

16 feb 2025

19:00

Vandaag 4 keer gereserveerd

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

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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Bar Chelou

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Main

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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