Henry Parsons Project – Come join us for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our menu leans a bit Southern, sprinkled with global influences. At Henry Parsons Project you will find a diverse and often changing menu of comforting food, focused on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, within a warm and welcoming space.
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The little neighborhood place in the big yellow building.
VERANDA & INDOOR DINING:
Thursday 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Sunday 5:30pm – 9:00pm
We look forward to feeding you!
Located just south of Old Town Pasadena on Arroyo Parkway with a large parking lot in front.
Based on 28 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
541 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 755-0518
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Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Diran Afarian
Grade A (94) The Biscuit is a must try. It was a bit doughy inside but the crust more than makes up for it. The Bibb Salad was simple but good. The Shrimp & grits, not my favorite. The Hangar steak was cooked perfectly, seemed it was done Sous vide and then just perfectly grilled for a crust. The dessert, Peach cobbler, was excellent with the vanilla ice cream. Asked if the peach was fresh or canned, the server said “From the farmers market on Saturday” nice. One very interesting thing happened, they forgot to bring the Gumbo and we pointed it out on the receipt, the server took it off the bill but came back and brought the Gumbo in a to go container anyway and said, ” The kitchen felt you should enjoy the Gumbo on us anyway…” I thought that was a nice touch (extra 5% tip for that and definitely a bump in the ratings) You should show appreciation for small little touches like that. Overall a hidden gem, name of the restaurant was not even on the building, we took a shot in the dark on this one and it worked. Not very impressed with the name though “Henry Parson’s Project”?? Well I’m not there for the name.
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Damon Fleming
What a nice place. The service was excellent and the atmosphere is very romantic. Good spot for couples. We started with the gumbo. It has mushrooms in it but it was very well done. I was pleasantly surprised. The halibut was grilled and looked amazing but didn’t have much seasoning. The shrimp and grits were a hit as well. Seasoned well and lots of flavor. The shrimp were grilled which was different but still very good. All in all it was a great spot and I recommend it.
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Junie Hildebrandt
This was our first time at Henry Parson’s Project. We went for a nice anniversary night out. From the moment you walk in the front door, an inspired vibe is set…a little blues, a little southern, a lotta friendly, and a whole lotta tasty. We opted for the Chef’s tasting menu, and had a great set of dishes.
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Victoria Fernandez
(Sorry in advance if I slaughter drink or dish names ) Everything from the food to the staff was INCREDIBLE. When you first walk in the vibe is very chill, dim lighting & candles, it made me want to lounge around and have a drink. Which we definitely did. My husband had a Pale red ale from Louisiana, and I had the Kumquat cocktail with sherry and soju(sp). We felt right at home. The hostess was the sweetest, she got us settled in and explained the specialty cocktails to us(I forgot to get her name). Our server Jimmy was so kind and helped us navigate the menu and explained our options. Off the bat I noticed I didn’t eat a lot of the things on the menu, but we wanted to venture out and try something different. We blindly went with the Chefs choice 5 course dinner. FOLKS, IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! *Their menu is subject to change daily since all ingredients are the freshest seasonal ingredients from local farmers markets.* The food: first course was the salad. The grilled persimmon salad was reeeeally nice, I love persimmons and had never thought to add them to a salad let alone grill them, and it was great. The puffed amaranth and pomegranate seeds also added a nice crunch to each bite. Did I mention that the chef himself brought out each course? Chef Kevin was so personable and friendly. He explained every dish in detail before we ate it which made the experience extraordinarily special. The second course was the Striped Bass with grits. Listen.. I don’t eat fish. EVER(too many bad experiences in the past). But I came with an open mind and heart. I basically INHALED this dish, and so did my husband. Every bite was creamy and the skin on the fish was crispy and the fish basically melted in your mouth. When we got it we closed our eyes and dug in. We didn’t even get a chance to take a picture of the dish. I would definitely go back and order this dish as my dinner any day! The third course was the Pork belly “tostada”. Anyone who knows me, knows I don’t eat pork, let alone fatty meats. Well I ate this and SURPRISE! I LOVED IT! It was so flavorful, perfectly spicy, and the sauce.. I wish I had taken notes because the ingredient list was a mouthful. YALL! I was still eating the sauce off the plate after I ate the pork belly crisp. Chef Kevin explained that his slow cooking process renders the fat basically leaving behind just the meat and cartilage. It was sooooo good, I could bottle that flavor and put it on everything! The fourth course was the jalapeño marinated hanger steak cooked medium rare(no exceptions), pommes delphine and verdolaga, with a watercress salad on top. The steak was tender and juicy and each bite was perfect. There was notes of jalapeño flavor but it wasn’t spicy at all which was nice! The potato was confit in duck fat and then fried. It was delicious! The 5th course was dessert! Beignets!!!! Light fluffy and dusted in powdered sugar! With a side of coffee icecream Okay. So.. I loved every bite I ate. We had our toddler with us, he had some buttered noodles… he ate more than he usually does so it’s safe to say he loved them too! Hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a VERY long time. I’ve traveled the world, and eaten in many countries. And have never had such an incredible overall experience. Thank you for the amazing service, delicious food, and the hospitality. I’d give you 6 stars if I could. 10/10 recommend ❤️✨
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Zan Lee
A delicious, authentic Southern Style restaurant in Pasadena. I absolutely love French cuisine so American Southeast is also something I’m a fan of and this restaurant not only did not disappoint but it went above my expectations. Parking is plentiful as they have a large lot on site but also street parking is easy to find. The staff was extremely polite, everyone from the hostess to our waiter was very welcoming and accommodating.
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Anthony Turgman
Found this spot purely out of chance. Was looking for a low-key spot to eat, surprise the wife for her bday. This place looked good, Louisiana style fare, chill environment. The name is what caught my attention primarily because it sounded experimental. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but knew it couldn’t hurt to try something new.
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Marietta C.
Great ambiance. If you want to people watch, eat dinner or ,just chill and have drinks this is the spot!!! The food was amazing, I had the fish, it was tasty! You have to try the biscuits. They literally melt in your mouth The crawfish and bread were a hit. The Gumbo was just right with the spices and rice. I’ve tried grits, but these grits were a delight with the Shrimp! Try it all you won’t be disappointed.
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Claire Lee
Been here twice and fell in love with this restaurant. Amazing food. Unique food that you can’t really find it elsewhere.
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Susanna SS
First time in this restaurant that serves Southern food. The crayfish dip and bread, the gumbo , the shrimp and grits were amazing. The biscuit of the day was delightfully crispy and buttery. The grilled fish courtbouillon is too watery for my taste and I find the pasta alla checca underwhelming. The bread pudding was ok.
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Andrea Chang
The fried oysters and the gnocchi were delicious. The hanger steak not so much. The biscuits were amazing.
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