Smitty's is officially off my list! I am sorry to write a disappointing review but it truly reflects my experience for a well-awaited Valentine's dinner! Nothing but disappointment all the way!!! I made the reservation 10 days in advance and was contacted (text and phone calls) at least five times to confirm the reservation and give them my credit card to hold it (with the understanding that my card will be charged if I do non cancel at least 24 hrs before dinner). All fair and no questions asked there, but at the same time an expectation is set for a good time!! Only to get a disappointing experience......We arrive and get seated all the way in the back, almost at the curb where the staff valet parks the cars (so we get all the car and people traffic)......The plastic sheets of the "circus" tent are not even hung well, the floor is shaking as waiters and people pass by (I had to hold my glass to not tumble over). The food was mediocre.......my boyfriend was half done with his steak when they brought the steak knife and they only had A1 sauce for steak sauce (and thankfully they had that). He said he had had better steaks at a diner and wasn't convinced it was actually a ribeye steak because it was so tough and tasteless. But he did enjoy his mashed potatoes!! My Chilean bass was so-so.......I had made it better at home. When I asked later what should I have done to get a better seat in the house, they answered "Oh, just tell us where you want to sit when you make the reservation" Well......I won't be taking advantage of that kind offer. Definitely not the kind of party I was looking for on Valentine's Day!!! Oh, yes, they do give you a rose at the end along with the hefty bill.....I will make sure I make a better choice next time around!

This Pasadena classic never disappoints! The drinks are strong, the ambiance is cozy and California cool ! You can imagine Clark or Marilyn or Liz walking in and making their way to a corner circular booth! The outdoor seating reminds you that beautiful Pasadena is the perfect place to be - in January or June! My favorite is the chicken pot pie. While there are incredible fish and steak dishes, this chicken pot pie is something that hits home and makes me feel so good! Haha! If you’re feeling indulgent - order the cornbread. There is a grandmother somewhere in Georgia who lost her recipe… and it was found at Smitty’s! It’s perfect for a Tuesday night, a date night or a family gathering! Enjoy this special place! I sure have!

Great place. Chicken pot pie is delicious, drinks great too

I love going to Smitty's! Everytime I come I get wonderful servers, but this time I got one of the best. Johnny made my husband's and my one year anniversary wonderful. Johnny goes on and beyond. The food was great, the soup and crab cakes are very good. The oero cheesecake was delicious! I highly recommend Smitty's.

Charming restaurant with good comfort food. They are open for outdoor dining now. Good vibes in the patio with great classic music which creates an amazing dining experience. With Dine LA week, the restaurant offers their favorite dishes with great prices for dinner. The three main dishes for the Dine LA week menu include steak, baby back rib and trout fish. To started with, we ordered their famous corn bread on pan. I love their corn bread as it’s crunchy and tasty. For the main, I chose the Trout dish from their DineLA week menu for $45 along with a soup and chocolate mouse dessert. That’s a great deal. It’s also a great value for the money as the trout tasted fantastic. The meat was tender and flavorful. My wife ordered their Rattle Snake baby back rib. The ribs were BBQ the right way with great sauce. I understand this is one of the favorites with their customers. The restaurant has excellent service. Our serving team was very kind and efficient. They consistently add water to our cup and clean the table after each dish was finished. Currently, the restaurant only offers valet parking for $5. No self parking for now.

Smitty’s feature classic American food served in an intimate setting. The menu has not really changed for the last 5 years. The iron skillet corn bread, prime rib French dip sandwich and baby back ribs do not disappoint. The crab stuffed calamari special is underwhelming. The star of the dinner are the desserts. The key lime pie is tangy and sweet. The raspberry chocolate cake is guilty rich

Love ❤️ everything about this place. The Food, Ambience, and the Service is the best.

Smitty's has excellent food. I think of it as a steak house and had a very good filet mignon. My wife thinks of it as comfort food and had a delicious fried chicken sandwich. The cocktail menu has lots of options and the bar makes a great Cosmopolitan. Our server Gustavo provided excellent service throughout the meal. I strongly recommend Smitty's. We will definitely return.

It was a great place to celebrate a recent promotion in my Travel Business! It had that old school dining feel with high back booths and dim lighting, I'm all about ambiance!! The food and the service were great, we really enjoyed our evening here! I had the crab cakes, my husband had meatloaf and we shared the smitty salad, which I highly recommend! My husband said the meatloaf was soggy which was why I gave a 4 out of 5 on food, otherwise it would have been a 5!

Overall I’d rate this a 4.6, so I rounded up to a 5. The atmosphere is good, but a bit dark. I had to use the flashlight on my phone to read the menu. However, I am over 50 so my eyes aren’t what they used to be. Interestingly the sound/noises from across the room carry pretty far. The food is very good. I had the Smitty’s famous meatloaf. It’s very fine in texture. I do wish it was a little saltier, but that’s easy to fix. The cornbread was definitely a highlight and one of my favorite things. The wedge salad was good and fresh. They give you a pretty big sized wedge. They offer valet parking in back, but there are plenty of self parking spots available in the front and back.

Food was delicious and very beautiful comfortable vibes. Sauteed mushrooms goes perfect with prime rib french dip. Calamari and shrimp was perfect. Lastly the key lime pie a great end for dinner. Looking for yummy food and dinner for two fancy. This is the place to go

Wow wow wow this was my first time here born and raised in Pasadena but never been. I celebrated my anniversary here and from the moment i walked in this place the staff made it so comforting everyone greeted you. We started with appetizers crab 🦀 cakes and the potato chips were amazing. I also ordered some of the skillet cornbread which came out so fresh and warm. From start to end everything was on point food came out on time cooked to perfection no complaints with anything it was all perfect will definitely be going back highly recommend.

Johnny was such a refreshing server. He knew when to be around and interact, and when to stay away. We had the prime rib and baked potatoes with side of sautéed mushrooms. Our appetizer of corn bread was a touch of home cooking. We had a glass of white wine, which was like liquid gold. Thank you for the amazing birthday celebration! God Bless

One of the best steaks in SoCal. You can't go wrong with the Ribeye or the NY strip if you want something leaner. The staff are knowledgeable about their Menu and the restaurant's heritage that it feels like they love working there. I swear each of the wait staff are qualified substitutes as a chef case the one on shift years his ACL. I highly recommend Smitty's grill

Went here for the first time to celebrate our cousin's anniversary. I loved the more intimate setting with the ambient lighting, and then the tastiest versions of American food. I ordered the Ravioli of the Day (chicken, spinach, risotto) and my husband ordered the Chicken Pot Pie. The homemade potato chips are delicious and the dirty Martini's with the hand stuffed blue cheese olives are mouth watering. Highly recommend coming here if you haven't already!

The 5 starts is for service. Let me start by saying I'm not a fan of the Smith Brothers. They only take an interest in the community in so far as it will bring them attention, so I don't usually frequent their establishments. Not supportive of nonprofits at all. HOWEVER, I want to give credit where it's due. A friend wanted to go to Smitty's for her birthday and we held a small dinner party for her there. Our server, GUSTAVO, was outstanding. He was attentive, patient, eager to make us happy. He's the kind of server you wish you experienced at every restaurant. Gustavo, if you see this, thank you for making the evening so pleasant.

specifically, 'go to' a loved one. The menu is perfect for lunch or dinner with enough choices... More the service complaint is how quickly they "move you through" to lunch. I understand it's rush hour, but not everyone is in the lunch time crunch! In general, the waiters are attentive and professional!

We had very high expectations when we made our reservation. Unfortunately, it was good food but not memorable. Also, they were out of main plates and popular desserts....that is a big No for me. The ambiance was great and the server was amazing....other than that not impressed. Food was super expensive for just average American food. Not a good variety of cocktails either. And for proportions were off.... Appetizers and side plates size so so small but dinner size so so large. Anyways....overall good but I would not come back.

Had a great time at Smitty's. Had the chicken pot pie. Very good! Large menu with a lot of items I'll be going back to try.

Ambience and service is the best I have experienced in a while, never had an empty cup and they accommodated everyone's needs. The lobster roll was delicious, and I had the pork chop I would say it was okay, could have done more with the vegetable part of the dish. The chorizo mashed potatoes were a hit! Overall a great experience for a birthday party for 10+ people.

Food is outstanding. Portions are small for the prices. The hostesses Priscilla and Jessica are total airhead. Imagine leaving your number, and then they don't text you when your table is ready. Jessica said that, well, because she didn't see me, she assured I left. Isn't that the whole point of leaving a phone number? UNBELIEVABLE....

Always a treat, Smittys is like your favorite blanket or Teddy Bear. Great comfort food. A pleasant and attentive staff. Yummy favorites like ribs and meatloaf and mash potatoes and Lobster ravioli. GreT cocktails and splendid wine. Just go. You will be happy you did

Great food, the entrees are delicious. We had filet, ribeye and the fried chicken. Keep space for desert… 😉

Wonderful service, quick food prep time, and friendly staff. The food was overall delicious, we tried the crab cake, salmon salad, and chicken piccata. I was not a fan of the key lime pie :(

My husband had their famous meatloaf and it was pretty good. The Cioppino was a bit fish but maybe because there was a lot of fish in it. :) The bread that came with it was fresh and crispy. My son had the side of mac and cheese with ham and that was super cheesy and delicious. He demolished it.