Plate38

Plate38 Kitchen and Bar offers guests a covered and heated outdoor patio. Reserve a table for brunch

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. Happy Hour specials available throughout the week and weekend. Prime Rib dinner special and free corkage is offered every Wednesday night. Live Music Thursday is another local favorite featuring acoustic local musicians. Sign up to receive our email newsletter for 19.99 Early Bird Filet Mignon, wine tasting events and holiday promotions.

09/07/2024

🇫🇷🍇Bordeaux harvest wine and food event 🍷🍽️ with Stefan Gagliano, sommelier & importer

Thursday, 12 September | seatings from 5:45 to 7 pm.

French-inspired five-course tasting menu 85/person | +35 french wine pairing

Reserve on Tock, link in bio

09/04/2024

🐟Wednesday’s lunch special is…Gluten-free❣️

Niçoise Salad* 26
seared tuna, olives, haricot vert, butter lettuce, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, anchovies, creamer potatoes

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👨🏻‍🍳 Chef’s Special this weekend for our salmon lovers 🐟 available Aug. 17-18 only at Plate38!

crispy skin pan roasted 7oz salmon 36
house made ricotta dill gnocchi, heirloom tomatoes,
roasted garlic, castelvetrano olives, artichoke hearts,
dijon beurre blanc

Photos from Plate38's post 08/06/2024

Book now for Argentinian wine tasting this Thursday, August 8 at 5:30 pm─only at Plate 38! https://bit.ly/plate38

Bodega Luigi Bosca wine event | 5:30 pm | garden terrace
Try one white and three red wines for 25 per person. Bottles are available for purchase at wholesale prices.

Susie Hansen Latin Band | 7:30 - 9:30 pm | bar
Stay for dinner and pair your favorite bottle with Latin-American chef specials while listening to live Latin jazz.

Photos from Plate38's post 07/26/2024

Check out the summer weekend vibes 🏝️ happy Friday watermelon salad 🍉, live music Saturday 7 - 10pm🎵, mezcal & taco night 🌮 this Sunday 5:30 pm—only at Plate 38!

watermelon salad 16
cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, avocado, pickled onions, watercress, frisee, tarragon mint vinaigrette

flight of five wild agave mezcals, 30 per person, deposit required

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Do you love mezcal & tacos? 🥃🌮 Book now for Mezcal & Taco Night on Sunday, July 28 at 5:30pm. https://www.exploretock.com/plate-38-kitchen-and-bar-pasadena/detail/495413/mezcal-taco-night

Five wild agave mezcal flight and entry is 30 per person. The night will feature five-dollar tacos, Mexican beers, and authentic sides.

wild agave mezcal flight 30
echuga | tobalá | arroqueño | jabali | espadin/tepeztate

mexican beer 5

marinated skirt steak taco 5

achiote chicken taco 5

smoked chili black beans 5

mexican rice 5

Photos from Plate38's post 07/13/2024

✔️Summertime chef specials 🍉
✔️New limited-time sweet plates 🍩
✔️Live music Saturday, 13 July | 7 - 10 pm 🤠
✔️Lasagna weekend | Saturday & Sunday | 5 - 9 pm🍷
✔️Late-night social hour | Friday & Saturday | 9 - 10:30 pm

yellow watermelon and heirloom tomato gazpacho 14
crostini with goat cheese mousse, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion confetti, micro cilantro, chili oil

trio of french crullers “warm fluffy french doughnuts” 14
chocolate, cherry, and powdered sugar


Saturday, 13 July | 7 - 10 pm | electric and acoustic guitar with vocals | country, jazz, rock, r&b

Saturday & Sunday only | 5 pm - close
veal, pork, and beef lasagna 28
traditional bolognese, ricotta spinach, forest mushroom, béchamel, roasted tomato sauce, fried arugula, baguette

Photos from Plate38's post 07/10/2024

Have you tried the new seasonal sweet plates?! 🍰—only at

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New chef specials 🇪🇸Spanish Iberico pork 🦐 New Orleans Jumbo shrimp 🎶 live music Saturday 7-10p …. Only at

spanish iberico pork flank skewer 19
carrots, aliñadas, pickled onion, lemon

new orleans bbq jumbo shrimp 22
white corn and roasted pepper polenta cake
reservations

Saturday, June 29 | 7 - 10 pm | garden terrace | acoustic guitar, vocals | pop, jazz, rock

Photos from Plate38's post 06/22/2024

Tonight 🍑farmer’s market chef specials 🦐 and live music 🎸 with Mouhammed Bassaj Duo this Saturday, 7 - 10 pm on the garden terrace featuring classic rock, country, early rock n’ roll, and reggae 🎶

farmers market stone fruit salad 18
peaches, nectarines, apricots, prosciutto, avocado, burrata cheese, pickled onion, watercress, marcona almonds, champagne lemon vinaigrette

new orleans bbq jumbo shrimp 22
white corn and roasted pepper polenta cake

06/16/2024

A few last minute spots left for Father’s day dinner! 5-9pm chef specials with your choice of meat 🥩

Summer Concert Series - plate 38 kitchen and bar 06/14/2024

Bring dad out for Father’s day weekend 🎸Rock out this Saturday 7-10pm with classic rock, folk, country, blues music by Mohammed Bassaj on vocals, acoustic guitar, looping, and harmonica.

Summer Concert Series - plate 38 kitchen and bar Plate 38 hosts a Summer Concert Series every Saturday in June from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Support local live music and these talented musicians playing their favorite hits and original songs from a collection of Country, Jazz, Rock, R&B, Soul, Funk, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Classic Rock, and Rock n’ Roll genr...

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🐟Fresh catch and beach vibes ⛱️ this weekend.

mexican-inspired whole roasted dorade 37
black bean and grilled corn salad with tomatoes, scallions and lime vinaigrette, avocado mousse

Reserve a table on our outdoor patio for live music Saturday, June 8 with 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Solo guitar, vocals, and looping featuring soul, funk, R&B, and rock.

Social hour features drink specials and small plates starting at 3 – 6 pm and 9 pm – close.

tuna tartare* taco 6.5
avocado, cilantro crème

Photos from Plate38's post 05/31/2024

🎶🎸Summer Concert Series🥁🎵 every Saturday in June, 7:00 - 10:00 pm! This Saturday is Moonshine & Daydreams a duo with electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals featuring country, jazz, rock, R&B vibes.

Book a table on the new garden terrace
live music and late-night social hour—only

Photos from Plate38's post 05/04/2024

This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo 🇲🇽 Celebrate this Sunday from 5:00 - 9:00 pm with Mexican-inspired plates!

View menu
https://plate38.com/cinco-de-mayo-2024/

pan roasted crispy skin snapper veracruz 34
roasted peppers, tomatoes broth castelvetrano, olives, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, rice, tortillas

plato treinta y ocho burger 18
1/3 lb burger, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, fried jalapeno, bacon, tomato, lettuce, crèma de chipotle

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New social hour plates 🍻🍔🍸🌮🥂see description ⬇️ or view at plate38.com/happy-hour/

🍹happy hours 🥃
Mondays | 3 pm – close
Wednesdays – Sundays | 3 – 6 pm, 9 pm – close
one piece to an order except where noted.

small plates

3 oz mini cheeseburger 8.5
chef-created american cheese, caramelized onion, shredded lettuce, tomato, thousand island dressing

arancini 12
crispy mozzarella-filled saffron risotto balls, roasted tomato sauce, parmesan

crispy shell short rib taco 7
caramelized onions, green cabbage, micro-cilantro, chile morita salsa

house-made potato chips 7
sea salt and smoked paprika, caramelized onion dip

03/31/2024

A few spots left for 🐰Try the house-made linguine, braised rabbit ragu with shavings, fava beans, cherry tomatoes, forest mushrooms, rabbit truffle broth, parmesan baguette

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Treat yourself this Easter 🍽️ chef specials for and this Sunday at in .

View Easter specials http://plate38.com/easter-menu/

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Tonight only🍀Irish-inspired plates and libations are only available on . Reserve now for traditional Irish-inspired plates with your favorite Irish cocktails, whiskey, and beer.

braised bangers in beer 17
pickled vegetables-carrots, cauliflower, onions, peppers, and cornichons, whole grain mustard, toasted rye bread

ruben sandwich on toasted pretzel bun 17
shaved corned beef, mustard, pickles, brussel sprout sauerkraut, gruyere cheese, house-made sea salt potato chips

shepherds pie 28
braised lamb with english peas, celery root, carrots, whipped potato puree, irish cheddar

guinness beer battered local halibut fish and chips 27
citrus salad with fennel and peppers, smoked paprika shoestring fries, house-made caper tartare sauce, malt vinegar

honey & irish whiskey glazed pan roasted salmon 31
olive oil and black pepper smashed potatoes, braised red cabbage w/ apples & smoked bacon, dijon beurre blanc

classic slow braised corned beef and cabbage 30
red potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celeriac, parsnips, baby turnips, mustard, natural jus

irish libations

irish mule 14
jameson irish whiskey, ginger beer, lime juice

black and tan 10
half guinness, half black lager beer

irish pickle back 14
jameson irish whiskey, shot of pickle juice

irish slammer 15
guinness, shot of jameson, bailey’s irish cream

02/13/2024

🎶one night only 🎙️Join us this Thursday, Feb. 15, from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM for live music by Nina Lares Jazz Ensemble, playing an eclectic mix of Jazz, Soul, R&B, Funk, Disco, Latin, and House.

Photos from Plate38's post 02/03/2024

Waffles, pancakes, and benedicts are available for brunch on Saturday and Sunday only. Weekend brunch offers a few more sweet and savory plates you can’t get on a weekday.

sweet plates
belgian waffle 16
mixed fresh berries, crème chantilly, maple syrup (Vegetarian)

ricotta lemon blueberry pancakes 16
lemon curd, mixed berries, blueberry syrup (Vegetarian)

savory plates
pan seared salmon benedict* 24
poached eggs, sautéed spinach, toasted brioche, hollandaise sauce, fresh fruit, mixed greens

crab cake benedict* 24
poached eggs, grilled asparagus, english muffin, hollandaise sauce, fresh fruit, mixed greens

kid’s menu
two banana chocolate & marshmallow pancakes 9
peanut butter anglaise and syrup

01/29/2024

🦪Just arrived, fresh East Coast from Prince Edward Island (PEI) and the Chesapeake Bay (VA). Join us for at 🦪 For a limited time, two dollars per oyster, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, weekdays (M, W, Th, F). Plus, all-night happy hour is every Monday 3:00 PM to close.

try three new oyster varieties
Walkers Select (VA) are cage-grown by a family-owned farm on sandbars at the Ware River; they are mid-salinity Chesapeake oysters.

Sarah’s Shore (PEI) is known for its jade green shells and rich flavor. Medium salt, fill your mouth with nutty, popcorn-like flavors, and finish with a lingering floral lemon zest.

Grand River Malpeque Oysters (PEI) judged it the world’s tastiest at the 1900 Paris exhibition—wild and hand-harvested from pristine waters, clean in look and flavor.

01/28/2024

Tonight try our fresh with a chocolate drizzle 🍫 Treat yourself to a new cream puff creation—our dessert menu is inspired by the seasons.

french-quarter style beignets 13
made-to-order fresh beignets, bittersweet chocolate sauce, burnt orange crème chantilly, candied peanuts, powdered sugar dusting (evening only) (Vegetarian)

Photos from Plate38's post 12/29/2023

We have a few spots left for New Year’s Eve 🥂Start your New Year celebration with a special on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. View all NYE specials and make a reservation https://plate38.com/new-years-eve-menu/

12/28/2023

Waffles are back 🧇 Chef Humphreys got a waffle maker for Christmas, and now he can’t stop making them. 🎁 So, for the holidays will be available this Thursday and Friday. Also, are back on our starting Saturday, Dec. 30th and every weekend in the new year.

belgian waffle 16
mixed berries, chantilly cream, maple syrup, powdered sugar

12/22/2023

Plate 38’s are here 🍰 Try our ’s new ; think in a with delicious notes and holiday herbs.

chèvre cheesecake with thyme shortbread crust
cabernet poached pear, marcona almonds, quince paste, grapes, cabernet gastrique

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Our and 🎄Great gift ideas come with 🥂💝Wrap up your with a . Perfect for the and in your life 🎁 Makes a great or too!

Gift cards are available in any amount and can be purchased during business hours at Plate 38 Kitchen and bar. Please note we’re closed on Tuesdays.

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Check out at every angle available tonight, possibly tomorrow 🥧
Comfort food is what the chef does best. New — available while supplies last.

thanksgiving in a bowl-turkey pot pie 24
stewed turkey with carrots, celery, onions, sage, thyme, turkey velouté, topped with pie
tonight only

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Don’t miss our events, experiences, and like this small plate “mini explosions of flavor bursting in your mouth.”

yellowtail tartar topped with santa barbara uni 21
finger limes, avocado, yuzu gelee, cucumber, chili oil, yam chip

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Open for at 9 am ☕️🍳🥞Join us the day after for your favorite plates, , and drinks.

latte 5.5
espresso, steamed milk

bottomless mimosas 28
sparkling wine, orange juice
until 2:30 pm, 90-minute limit

avocado smoked trout toast 18
two poached eggs, pickled onions, castelvetrano olives, red bell pepper coulis, dill, salad, fresh fruit

brioche french toast nutella 16
nutella, bananas brûlée, powdered sugar, toasted almonds, amaretto crème chantilly
vegetarian

prime rib dip* 22
gruyère cheese, caramelized mushrooms, onions, rosemary demi-glace, horseradish aioli, french baguette

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Address


2361 E Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA
91107

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 11pm
Thursday 10:30am - 10pm
Friday 10:30am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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