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Casual comfort food-loving vibe serving a New American menu of burgers, brunch, small and large plates in industrial-cool space, plus craft cocktail menu.
Plate38 Kitchen and Bar in East Pasadena is a New American restaurant serving comfort foods and craft cocktails in an industrial-cool interior with rustic bar indoors and an outdoor patio area perfect for large group reservations and private parties. Happy Hour specials available throughout the week and weekend. Prime Rib dinner special and free corkage is offered every Wednesday night. Live Music
02/13/2026
❤️🔥Nothing says *love* like Plate 38’s surf and turf, a marriage of land and sea. One of many Valentine’s specials available Thu-Sat, Feb 12-14.
🍽️surf & turf-filet mignon, jumbo shrimp scampi ($53) with whipped potatoes puree, market vegetables, bordelaise sauce, and maldon sea salt.
View more a la carte specials at https://plate38.com/valentines-menu-2026/
🏈Open for pre-game brunch Sunday, Feb 8, 9am - 2:30pm 🍳 Closing at 3pm for the love of football, halftime shows, and commercials!
01/29/2026
🍽️ Plate 38 is where it’s at for Restaurant Week! Stop in for Brunch & try our hand-packed three-meat classic burger with choice of fries and a drink for $25 from 9am - 2:30pm.
Swing by for Dinner for three-course menus: land and sea tasting for $55 & vegetarian tasting for $45.
Dine LA tastings end on Friday, Feb 6.
🍽️Dine LA Restaurant Week is at Plate 38! Savor the savings for brunch & dinner from Friday, Jan 23 - Friday, Feb 6. View menu at https://plate38.com/events/
$25 burger, fries & drink
🍔classic burger
lettuce, tomatoes, red ionions, cheddar cheese. garlic aioli, brioche bun
🍟garlic herb fries or gingered sweet potato fries
🥤soda, tea, or coffee
$55 land and sea tasting
first course (choose one)
🍽️roasted butternut squash bisque
gingersnap crème fraiche, aged balsamic, fried sage two
🍽️ahi tuna tacos
avocado, chyote squash, cilantro crème fraiche. sesame, micro cilantro
second course (choose one)
🍽️four-hour slow braised boneless short ribs potato puree, market vegetables, crispy shallots. horseradish crème fraiche, natural jus
🍽️5 oz grilled petite filet mignon
bouble-whipped mashed potatoes, braised chipollini onions, baby vegetables, sauce bordelaise
third course
🍽️ultra-creamy new york style cheesecake cranberry gastrique
$45 vegetarian tasting
🍽️eight vegetable quinoa cake
aji amarillo romesco, sauteed spinach, avocado
🍽️angel hair pasta pomodoro
roasted tomato sauce, burrata, parmesan, pesto
🍽️samuel german's luxe chocolate cake
devil's food cake. toasted coconut cream. house-made pecan toffee, cocoa streusel, vanilla gelato, hazelnuts
(entire table is not required to order the dine la menu)
Happy 2026! Try new plates every week—only at Plate 38.
SMALL PLATES
roasted butternut squash bisque 13
gingersnap crème fraîche, candied pépites, aged balsamic, baguette
oysters rockefeller 15
baked oysters with spinach, bacon, parmesan, breadcrumbs
jumbo lump crab cakes 18
chipotle remoulade, citrus frisbee and shaved fennel salad
LARGE PLATES
pan-roasted ocean trout 38
manila clams, poached creamer potatoes, pancetta, oyster mushrooms, haricot verts, roasted fennel, truffle clam broth, baguette
house-made linguine with filet stroganoff 28
Forest mushrooms, rapini, dijon cognac cream sauce, parmesan, baguette
mixed shellfish cioppino 33
shrimp, calamari, mussels, poached potatoes, olives, english peas, saffron shrimp and tomato broth, baguette
12/25/2025
From all of us at Plate 38…We want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, and happy holidays! Thankful for all our patrons, regulars, and local community that makes this season bright!
🍳Brunch with the ones you love this holiday season. 🥞Yummy breakfast and lunch served daily 9am - 2:30pm. Holiday hours🥂open most days, closed Tuesdays & Thursdays until 2026🍾
🎄Closed for Christmas day and New Year’s day.🎊
🎄A few spots left for Christmas Eve 🍽️ Book now for the most delicious holiday specials available on Dec 24 and Dec 31 🍾New Year’s Eve✨. See the full menu at https://Plate38.com/events/
12/20/2025
🎅🏼Santa-approved sweet plates throughout the holidays.🎄House-made desserts inspired by the season thanks to Plate 38’s Pastry Chef Kristin Ferguson Smith.
Check out our full dessert menu at https://plate38.com/menu/dessert
vanilla bread pudding soufflé for two 17
gran mariner caramel, vanilla gelato, confit oranges
new cruller flavors 15
dubai chocolate pistachio crunch, bourbon maple, & cinnamon powdered sugar doughnuts (evening only)
ultra creamy ny style cheesecake 13
cranberry gastrique
samuel german’s luxe chocolate cake 15
rich devil’s food cake, toasted coconut cream reduction, house-made pecan toffee, cocoa streusel, chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato
cinnamon dusted fried apple pie 15
frangipane, vanilla gelato, calvados caramel
🎅🏼Santa’s helper is busy making ravilois for the Holiday Menu available Christmas Eve. One of many a la carte chef specials.
goat cheese ricotta and parmesan ravioli 29
lamb ragu, forest mushrooms, roasted garlic, shaved parmesan, baguette
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2361 E Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
91107
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 10pm |
| Friday | 9am - 10:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 10:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 9pm |