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A Celebration of Bounties: South Africa X California ~ Deluxe 1717 Sunday Wine Dinner
A five-course prix fixe Chef’s menu designed to showcase the character of each wine pairing in a vibrant dining experience.
200Points
Deluxe 1717
North Pasadena, Pasadena
Bar in Pasadena, United States
Why go
Deluxe 1717 is a practical East Washington Boulevard pick for an easy Pasadena meal, not a high-ceremony destination. Choose it when convenience, a relaxed setting, and low booking friction matter more than awards, chef-driven tasting menus, or a formal date-night room.
About Deluxe 1717
Deluxe 1717 is a Pasadena option with a casual dress code and hours from Wednesday through Sunday. The decision is less about chasing an award pedigree or a clearly defined dining format, and more about whether its schedule and casual profile fit the plan.
For someone who has been once, the smart next move is to treat Deluxe 1717 as a direct repeat rather than a heavily defined destination dinner. It is in Pasadena, the dress code is casual, and the listed hours run Wednesday through Friday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Monday and Tuesday are closed.
Good fit for a relaxed Pasadena regular, less convincing for a big-night booking
The main reason to choose Deluxe 1717 is simplicity. If the plan calls for a casual Pasadena meal during its open days, it can make sense. If the group is choosing based on chef reputation, awards, a tasting-menu format, a specific cuisine, or a known bar program, look for a venue that foregrounds those elements instead.
If you are comparing options before booking, consider Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar, El Metate, Janejira Thai Bistro, and Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue alongside Deluxe 1717. The best choice depends on which venue's current hours and practical details fit the occasion.
Use it when convenience beats ceremony
The practical verdict: keep Deluxe 1717 in the Pasadena rotation for easy plans that match its listed hours and casual dress code. It is not the venue to choose when the brief depends on an award pedigree, a specific chef story, or a destination-dining format. It is better treated as a useful Pasadena option when the basics fit.
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The takeThis is a neighborhood bar built for people who plan to stay. It’s well suited to low-key date nights, weekday drinks after work, and casual hangouts where conversation is the main event. Because Deluxe 1717 sits off the tourist corridors and emphasizes atmosphere over throughput, it’s a better pick for anyone seeking a focused, characterful drinking experience rather than a bustling tourist destination. The room rewards a slower pace—arrive with time to relax and you’ll find the place is designed to earn that second round.
Venue detailsLounge Seating
Know before you goBefore you book
Also considerAlternatives
Bar contextPasadena, United States
Planning details
- Location
- 1717 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- chibasevents.com
- Phone
- +1 626 797 1717
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Deluxe 1717 reads like a carefully composed room: older storefront bones, curated lighting and seating, and an emphasis on mood over scale. It operates in the post-2015 spirit of small, independent bars that prize coherence over turnover. The writing stresses a serious drink program and a space that invites lingering—guests settle in, conversations lengthen, and the room’s character does the work before a cocktail arrives. Expect an unpolished, earned charm rather than a slick, high-volume nightspot; the bar feels intimate by design and quietly confident in its point of view.
Best For
This is a neighborhood bar built for people who plan to stay. It’s well suited to low-key date nights, weekday drinks after work, and casual hangouts where conversation is the main event. Because Deluxe 1717 sits off the tourist corridors and emphasizes atmosphere over throughput, it’s a better pick for anyone seeking a focused, characterful drinking experience rather than a bustling tourist destination. The room rewards a slower pace—arrive with time to relax and you’ll find the place is designed to earn that second round.
Ordering Tips
Treat the visit like an evening appointment rather than a quick stop. The profile highlights a 'serious drink program' and an atmosphere that encourages lingering, so pace yourself and plan to order a second round. Seating is arranged for settling in, so avoid treating the bar like a perch; if you prefer conversation over loud music, come on a weeknight when the piece suggests the room’s intent is most legible. Because the copy emphasizes the program rather than volume, let the bartenders guide you through focused offerings rather than expecting a sprawling list.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and unpretentious with personal art on walls creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
CozyIntimateHidden Gem
Best For
Date NightCasual Hangout
Format
Lounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Live Music
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1717 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar, Notable alternative
- El Metate, Notable alternative
- Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, Notable alternative
- Janejira Thai Bistro, Notable alternative
- Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Deluxe 1717 compares in Pasadena
Choose Deluxe 1717 when ease is the priority. Against Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar, it reads as the quieter neighborhood play rather than the broader bar-and-kitchen option. Plate 38 is the better cross-shop when drinks and a livelier all-purpose setting matter more than a simple East Washington stop.
For value-focused casual meals, compare it with El Metate and Janejira Thai Bistro. Those are stronger picks when the group knows it wants a specific cuisine lane; Deluxe 1717 makes more sense when the brief is flexible and the booking needs to stay easy.
For ambiance, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue and Celestino Ristorante & Bar are safer choices for a dressed-up meal or date-night framing. Deluxe 1717 is the practical pick, not the splurge pick.
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Compare Deluxe 1717
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe 1717 | Pasadena | No published awards |
| Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar | Pasadena | No published awards |
| El Metate | Pasadena | No published awards |
| Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue | Pasadena | No published awards |
| Janejira Thai Bistro | Pasadena | No published awards |
| Celestino Ristorante & Bar | Pasadena | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Deluxe 1717?
Deluxe 1717 is best framed as a casual Pasadena option with Wednesday to Sunday hours. For a return visit, think of it as an easy repeat rather than an awards- or chef-driven destination.
Does Deluxe 1717 have happy hour deals?
Do not count on happy hour deals unless you have checked directly with the venue. If value matters more than timing, Janejira Thai Bistro or El Metate may be worth comparing before settling on Deluxe 1717.
Is Deluxe 1717 good for a date?
It can fit an easy, low-pressure date if the casual dress code and listed hours work for the plan. For another dinner comparison, Celestino Ristorante & Bar may be worth checking as well.
