I had an extra sensorial experience dining at The Royce. A friend of mine asked once what do I look for in a restaurant and I responded, I want to be surprised. The Royce surprised me with a very innovative menu. I ordered the hamachi crudo (exquisite), the beet spaghetti, on seared salmon with lemon fennel coriander crust, yuzu-marinated asian pears, cauliflower confetti, kohlrabi noodles (divine!!). In addition we ordered a whole lobster (cooked just right), heirloom carrots with nuts crust, and other ingredients, roasted to perfection. We didn't want to stop. Everything is very creative! A warm salute and congratulations to the chef for creating such a unique menu where you appreciate the fusion of all the different ingredients, textures, aromas. The plating and presentation of the food, what we see is delightful, it enhances the whole experience. We sat in front of the beautiful lawn. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, it's relaxing and at the same time sofisticayed. Christy, our server was wonderful, very attentive, knowledgeable and approachable and genuine. I was cold and even offered a blanket to place on my lap. Are we going to recommend The Royce, absolutely!

My wife and I dined here to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. Our experience here was excellent. Other than the small issue with the initial cocktails we ordered (they ran out of ingredients to make the cocktails!?), our meal was superb as was the service. We received a lovely complimentary Happy Anniversary chocolate Mousse cake for dessert! The dining experience here is high-end and a stroll through the grounds of the Langham Hotel after dinner to walk off a few calories is always a treat.

For the price, I don't think this is worth it. You can get better meal at elsewhere. The waiter also deceived us making us believe the steak was going to be bigger than it is. It's a cute place for dates, perhaps.

Elegant restaurant, amazing food, both meat and seafood. The view is so beautiful, you have view to japanese garden.

Great atmosphere, excellent service, but I wouldn't give 5 star for the actual steak taste. There wasn't any kind of special sauce or seasonings. Or any signature chief unique cooking style that you would expect at this price level... just regular piece of meat, plus my ribeye was very fatty and greasy.

Fantastic meal and service. A very good steakhouse with a nice staff. It was a wonderful experience.

Everything tasted really good. Bone marrow was to die for, dry aged steak was made to perfection .....

Pre pandemic, The Royce was the place of celebration for my adult sons birthday meal when I visit Pasadena. Always lovely food and staff hospitality each time we visit.

A fantastic dining experience. The interior is fancy, well decorated, and has a great vibe. The servers here are attentive and caring. Great location to enjoy a lobster and go on a date, celebrate, with family, or even alone. They accept reservations and is located within the beautiful hotel.

Nice environment and very good steaks. Remember try out their wine cellar

I thought food was good. Service was good. I think what was missing was that omg level of food for me. Don't get me wrong, the food was excellent, it was just missing that special umami.

We ate here during our stay and both food and service were impeccable

By far, it is one of the finest restaurants I've visited. Every single thing we ordered was delicious and the portions did not disappoint. I had the New York Prime, and spouse had the pork dish. We shared the stuffed potatoes and mushrooms. We were a group of eight, and the service was fantastic. Thank you all for creating a lovely food and dining experience for my friends, my spouse, and I.

We had our New Year’s dinner at the Royce and we had such an exceptional experience. The food was scrumptous. The staff is just wonderful. It was truly the best experience to end our 2023 and welcome our 2024! Thank you so much!!

If you are looking for some incredible food, beautiful ambience and amazing staff please choose this place. Ohh and the wine selection is top tier as well. I truly truly love the atmosphere and can’t wait to return. Thank you for the wonderful experience and night

We had a really great meal and tremendous service, and the views were stunning - definitely worth the visit! Our food was slightly delayed (due to a large celebration at the same time) so they proactively made it up to us - which they didn’t need to do but we appreciated the service. Christy was incredible!! Thanks again for making our experience so special. 👏🏻

Had dinner here today. The staff is exceptional, starting with the valet to the waitresses to the random people walking around who ask if you need help. The grounds are very nice. The food was excellent. It is pricey but combined with the service and ambiance, probably worth it. Risotto was okay and the most expensive thing we ordered somehow so maybe consider another veggie option. Everything else was great. We got the beet salad, carrot sides, salmon, and bread pudding for dessert.

Unaccommodating hostess. Entire restaurant all seats were open and she would not seat us where I requested. This is not how a restaurant of this caliber should operate. Please educate your hostess.

Great food! If you're looking for a steakhouse in Pasadena, this is the place. I ate the New Year's Eve prefixed menu, which is unfortunately not on the regular menu. Pricey but beats driving all the way down to Mastros in Beverly Hills.

Quality of food has diminished, macaroni and cheese w lobster was dry as if it was reheated… not a memorable meal at all.

This is a top tier steakhouse without a doubt. Between the 4 of us we had 4 different cuts of steak from different farms across the world. Each one was of the highest quality and was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend that you ask your waiter about not only wine pairings but also the sauce pairings for each steak. Top service and relaxing yet intimate atmosphere accompanied our flawless food. We will definitely be back.

2hr minimum visit. Located inside the hotel with valet only parking, the Royce restaurant has a very slow casual elegance vibe. I ordered their Australian ribeye wagyu steak. Did not have flavor and though a decent steak, it should have been more succulent. The shrimp cocktail was ok. The street corn did not taste like street corn. The baked potato was good, I really enjoyed how they used potato mousse to smooth out the dish. The duck fries need to be tried. Not because they are the best but because it's made in duck fat, yes, duck fat. I wouldn't come back due to the price of what you get, there's better out there for a $100 steak. But the ambience can make me want to give it another shot.

My mom and I had a splendid meal at the Royce! Beautiful views, outstanding food, and impeccable service. My mom enjoyed the chimichurri sauce with her filet (albeit, her steak was a little salty) and I enjoyed the bordelaise with my ribeye. And we both loved the roasted garlic served with our steaks. Our server, Sullivan, recommended the bread pudding for dessert, which was TO DIE FOR! My mom said it’s the best bread pudding she’s ever tasted. That is quite the endorsement!

Pricey, but good spot for a romantic dinner. Walk around the grounds. Visit the tap room for a great date.

Exquisite Grand Service by Simon, Hallmark of The Royce: Simon, le sommelier extraordinaire, is the sine qua non, the quintessential element in the haut service provided by the Royce at the Langham Hotel. The times that I have gone to the Royce, Simon has been there to bestow courtesies, thoughtful kindness, exemplary service, vast knowledge of all things potable, and the wonderful ability & willingness to impart his vast knowledge to those guests who would like to be more educated & informed in the vast field of enology. In other words, Simon is a great teacher, and I value his enthusiasm in edifying me to be better in appreciating all wines. For example, when I asked his advice for what would be a good wine pairing for their Wood Grilled Rib Eye, which was medium rare meat was tender, melt-in-your-mouth beefy fattiness w/ a nice meaty chaw. White oak added a touch of astringent smokiness & hickory a passing sweetness. Salting was perfect since it emphasized the beefiness, & spicing was subtle allowing the meat flavours to shine through. Different parts of the steak had different textures from soft velvety to a rougher chaw producing different mouthfeel to entertain the palate, Simon brought me a 3 wine flight so that I could pair the rib eye three different ways. 1) BV Reserve Tapestry 2011 Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa: "The low-yields of an exceptional cool vintage gave our 2011 Reserve Tapestry its refined elegance, while five Bordeaux-heritage varietals contributed layer-upon-layer of flavor complexity. This is a wine that shows the artistry of the winemaker. Jeffrey chose Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for the wine's core of briary blackberry and cassis expression and its firm tannin structure. He then added Merlot for plush mid-palate texture and a hint of cherry. Petit Verdot and Malbec complete the blend with nuances of ripe plum, rose, forest loam and graphite." 2) Camins del Priorat 2013 Alvaro Palacio, Catalunya, Espanya: "Deep and bright on the nose, this Priorat blend is earthy and ripe. Jammy and full on the palate, this wine is muscular but balanced, showing deep black fruit and toasty oak flavors. A dark finish suggests black coffee and uncomplicated berry tones." 3) Ridge, Lytton Springs 2013 Sonoma, California: "Nose of ripe blackberry, pepper, licorice and a hint of vanilla. Concentrated plum and black cherry fruit on the palate with supple tannins, minerality and balanced acidity. Long, layered finish with notes of ripe fig and dried herbs. Blend: 74% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignane, 2% Mataro" This thoughtful presentation was all about comparing & contrasting....a method which is a hall mark of all great educators. Also many thanks to S. Southerlin for also taking care of us.