Agnes - Pasadena
Agnes
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Super cute restaurant. ! I love their salad and the cheeseboard. It's really nice inside and there's outside seating as well.Recommend making a reservation.They also have a shop in the front and I will definitely check that out next time.The portions were also bigger than I thought so we definitely over ordered but I had a lot of yummy leftovers to take home.I parked in the public parking garage.
I have been here twice. Once for brunch and once for dinner. Both experiences were superb. It’s fun to browse around in the little shop in the front of the restaurant while waiting for your table. For brunch we sat on the patio in the back which was such a cozy atmosphere. I went with some girlfriends and we shared everything we ordered which is the way to go. The cocktails were fabulous as well. For dinner we sat at the bar. Everyone was very attentive and everything put in front of us was just delicious. 10/10 recommend checking this place out.
Pros: The food was great and our server was very helpful and attentive. Super cute inside and the ambiance was nice for catching up with girlfriends. Gift shop and Cheesery attached where you could grab goodies. The radiators in red sauce pasta, yum!Cons: Entrees were very expensive for the size and quality. Few dishes where the cheese was the star of the show. Cheese plate portions were so so so small. Came for an early dinner and the restaurant was empty but it still took 5 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge me and come over to seat us.
The food selections are eclectic, unexpected and disorganized. Most of what we tried was bland or a weird twist that we felt didn’t work out, and not worth the price we paid. The bass is on a bed of wet greens that makes the salad greens too soggy, and the mushroom pasta has nuts that over-flavor the dish while the actual main part of the dish is very unorthodox and not much of a portion. The meat and cheese board was OK but it’s literally just a tiny handful of meat and cheese that is not worth $42. Making my own charcuterie board with TJ’s meats and cheeses tastes much better and for a bigger portion and for cheaper, so this felt like a very noticeable downgrade, which is odd since this restaurant specializes as a cheesery.A bit more bit-picky for those who care, which are some of us: They also charge a 4% health and wellness surcharge that can be requested to be waived. To pay, they bring a portable credit card machine and our waiter pretty much just dropped it off at our table without much fanfare.Atmosphere is good, the outside is a nice back patio and the inside is very nice as well. I had to email them about something and they were courteous and quick to respond, which was nice
Love the ambiance here! The decor is awesome, the attention to detail is impeccable. I tried so many things but inhaled food before pictures were thought about. I did get 1 picture from my friend and I’m happy to post it because it’s something I wouldn’t have tried on my own but I am absolutely glad I did! This liver eclair was so delicious. The liver mousse flavors were on point and well balanced. The corn bread vessel was perfectly crispy around the edges and soft on the inside. And the cherries added the perfect pop of flavor, tartness and acidity. Other things I’d recommend… the cheese curds are bomb especially because of their house made buttermilk ranch, the cheese board and charcuterie board are fantastic for sharing (or not , the loaded baked potato ravioli is like close your eyes savor the flavor good, the crispy steelhead trout was my favorite entree (crispy skin, perfectly cooked fish, dill herbs, who would say no?! , beef cheeks have an amazing umami taste with the most tender piece of meat you’ll stick your fork in, all the sides are great (I even sacrificed my allergic reaction and tried the green beans mushroom, worth it! , and finish your meal off with all 3 desserts. Because everyone loves a spruced up choco taco and the cherries in the snow make you smile and it’s always sundae fun day!Things to know… make a reservation. Also parking in Pasadena isn’t fun but there are parking structures and meters. If you peruse the cheese shop store front of the restaurant, you’ll want to buy a bunch of things!
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Baked Potatoes
Fish Dishes
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