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The Dining Room Review
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The Dining Room 
$$$-$$$$, American, Pasadena
Fodor's Review:
Until the arrival of charismatic chef Craig Strong, there wasn't much to say about this high-price hotel dining room. But Strong brought with him global inspirations and a culinary finesse beyond his years. A perfectionist (he insists, for instance, on importing butter from Normandy), Strong continually surprises with dishes such as lemongrass-scented spicy coconut milk-Dungeness crab soup, Alaskan halibut with quince puree and pistachio sauce, and cabbage-wrapped pheasant in salmis (a classic game ragoût). The chef relishes the opportunity to personalize his cuisine, so consider springing for a customized tasting menu.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Good service, mediocre food...
Posted by panerai44 from Pasadena, CA on 12/18/06
The atmosphere was okay and its location at the Ritz probably accounted for the upscale feel. Most diners were dressed more formally and I was the only man without a jacket on. The food was mediocre at best. The John Dory was overcooked, but the pork loin was not too bad. Food expectations were definitely not met. Be prepared for a long dining experience of at least 2.5 hours. We weren't the only ones who were disappointed and a diner was complaining to the manager as we left - slow service and overcooked food. I'm not the complaining-type and just won't go back.
INFO
- Address: Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa, 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA
- Phone: 626/577-2867
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
- Closed: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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