Bar in Pasadena, United States
Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar
100Pearl PointsEasy Pasadena Dinner
About Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar
Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar is a practical Pasadena pick for a casual meal when ease matters more than awards, chef pedigree, or a sharply defined cuisine format. It is better suited to low-pressure plans than special-occasion dining; cross-shop Celestino Ristorante & Bar or The Arbour if the room and polish matter more.
For a Pasadena stop, Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar is best described from the verified details that are available: it is in Pasadena, the dress code is casual, and it has published hours across most of the week, with Tuesday closed.
The practical case is simple: consider it when the schedule and casual dress code fit the plan. There are no verified details here for cuisine, pricing, chef, awards, signature dishes, reservations, or service format, so avoid building the decision around any of those specifics. If the night needs another option to compare, Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Deluxe 1717, El Metate, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, or The Arbour are natural comparison points.
Use it for an easy Pasadena meal, not a trophy booking
The main reason to choose Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar is direct planning around the confirmed basics. It is open Monday from 9 AM to 9 PM, closed Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 10 PM, open Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 10:30 PM, and open Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. The dress code is casual.
Because the cuisine type, pricing, menu format, reservation process, and seating details are not verified here, do not make this the place where someone expects a specific dish, tasting format, or splurge-level service. For broader planning, use Our full Pasadena restaurants guide, then branch into Our full Pasadena bars guide if the meal is part of a larger night out.
When to choose a different table
Choose a different table if the priority is a highly specific food identity, published critical recognition, confirmed outdoor seating, or a clearly defined special-occasion brief. In that case, compare Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar with other dining in Pasadena or with named alternatives such as Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Deluxe 1717, El Metate, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, and The Arbour.
Quick reference: choose Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar when Pasadena, casual dress, and the confirmed hours fit the plan; choose a more defined venue when the meal needs to carry the occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar open late?
Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar is open until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Wednesday and Thursday run until 10 PM, while Monday and Sunday close at 9 PM. Tuesday is closed.
Do I need a reservation at Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar?
Reservation details are not verified here. If timing matters, check the venue's official channels before going.
Does Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating details are not verified here. If outside seating is a must, check the venue's official channels before heading to Pasadena.
Is the food good at Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar?
The verified details do not include cuisine, signature dishes, ratings, awards, or chef information. The most reliable way to frame it is as a Pasadena option with casual dress and confirmed weekly hours.
Is Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar good for a date?
It may fit a low-key Pasadena plan if the casual dress code and hours work for you. For a more occasion-driven setting, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue or The Arbour are useful comparison points.
What's the best time to go to Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar?
Use the confirmed hours to plan: Monday and Sunday are 9 AM to 9 PM, Wednesday and Thursday are 9 AM to 10 PM, Friday and Saturday are 9 AM to 10:30 PM, and Tuesday is closed.
Location
2361 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Pasadena, United States
Compare Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar
Pasadena alternatives worth weighing
Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar works as the easy, casual option in this Pasadena set. Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue is more useful for atmosphere-led plans, while El Metate and Deluxe 1717 make sense when the group wants a clearer food direction.
Celestino Ristorante & Bar and The Arbour are stronger choices for a more polished dinner. Pick Plate 38 when low effort is the point; pick those peers when the meal needs to feel more planned.
If you cannot get the fit here
Try Celestino Ristorante & Bar for a more polished Pasadena dinner, or The Arbour when the occasion calls for a more composed room. For a more casual comparison, El Metate is the better nearby cross-shop when cuisine direction matters more than flexibility.
How it compares in Pasadena
Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue reads as the more occasion-led choice, especially when ambiance is part of the point. Plate 38 Kitchen And Bar is the easier call for a casual meal where booking effort and flexibility matter more than a formal room.
El Metate and Deluxe 1717 are stronger cross-shops when the group wants a more specific dining identity. Choose Plate 38 for a lower-commitment Pasadena plan; choose one of those when the food direction matters more than convenience.
For a more polished dinner, Celestino Ristorante & Bar and The Arbour are better fits. Plate 38 is the practical value play; those peers make more sense when the evening needs a stronger sense of occasion.
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