Green Street Restaurant Offers Iconic California Cuisine

 

One of Pasadena’s most essential dining spots, Green Street Restaurant, has been doing serving since 1979. The restaurant quickly outgrew its original location on Green Street and soon moved to its current spot on Shopper’s Lane. This locally owned gem has become a reliable dining destination.

 

 

“We’ve had people coming here for over 25 years,” said Bob Harrison, co-owner of Green Street Restaurant. “Some of our servers have been with us just as long.”

 

Part of Green Street Restaurant’s charm is the familiar atmosphere and dependably attentive staff. In a world of fast casual and almost instant delivery, Harrison’s vision of Green Street Restaurant is charmingly traditional. According to Harrison, one of the restaurant’s goals is to guarantee a return visit from each guest.

 

 

“The big thing about going out to eat is that it’s not just about eating great food, it’s about enjoying the people you’re with and the feeling of being taken care of,” said Harrison.

 

 

One of these personal touches is the email reminders that servers send when your favorite special comes around. Green Street Restaurant updates its menu with new ingredients periodically but keeps favorites like the Dianne Salad — tender chicken, crisp Asian noodles, toasted almonds and sesame seeds on a bed of shredded lettuce. Harrison describes the salads are representative of their food philosophy — they combine many different ingredients and bring out unique flavors.

 

 

“For us, California cuisine is about freshness. We take dishes and make them unique to our area with ingredients that are grown locally,” he said.

 

 

Salads are one of the most recognizable items on the menu but Green Street Restaurant also does a robust dinner service. Harrison suggests the Charbroiled Fresh Salmon as an affordable, flavorful dinner option and the Steak and Dianne as another popular choice.

 

 

“Wine is another part of California cuisine,” he said.

 

Harrison explains that Green Street Restaurant was one of the first restaurants to offer fine wines by the glass in the 1980s. Their selection is focused on local vineyards and their beer and cocktail menu rounds out their drink selection.

 

 

In addition to providing fresh food, a welcoming atmosphere and varied selection of drinks, Green Street Restaurant is focused on creating a community.

 

“The great thing about this business is the relationships you build,” said Harrison.

 

 

Green Street Restaurant is located at 146 Shopper’s Lane. Call (626) 577-7170 or visit http://greenstreetrestaurant.com/.