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The Athenaeum is a restaurant in Pasadena, CA.

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Carl Wong
Carl Wong -Google user
We were invited by a member for lunch. It's such an amazing experience. The building itself is full of history. The lunch buffet has excellent food at such a reasonable price. The sale is fresh, the butternut squash soup, the flat iron steak, the...Read More
BusinessLocation: 5
Oliver Giron
Oliver Giron -Google user
We cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with The Athenaeum! From start to finish, their professionalism and ease to work with made planning our wedding truly stress-free. Every single person on their team was incredibly accommodating, always ready to answer questions, adjust details,...Read More
Location: 5
Gregg Oelker
Gregg Oelker -Google user
We went for a wine tasting event and dinner. The buffet was wonderful with many choices including prime rib, crab legs and carved meats. Delicious salads and a nice selection of deserts. You have to be a member to get in, but you will not...Read More
FriendsLocation: 5
Scott Packard
Scott Packard -Google user
Great Christmas buffet, probably 5 tables of different food and dessert. Have a little history of going here with family around Christmas time. Sign up for a time slot shortly after labor day. This year we went at winter solstice. Always dark and...Read More
PWS
PWS -Google user
I am very honored to be able to dine at The Anthenaeum every time I visited Caltech. This is one of the most prestigious and memorable places I have visited amongst the schools I have visited. …
redaura
redaura -Google user
I enjoyed the Nashville Chicken Sandwich and the Monsieur Gruyere. The lunch buffet is also quite good.
Location: 5
World Explorer
World Explorer -Google user
Haven’t been back for a while, but the service is always great. The quality of food and special activities during holidays are main reasons for getting a membership here. Used to come here for breakfast a few days a week, and the service was always...Read More
David “The R10TMAK3R 117” A
David “The R10TMAK3R 117” A -Google user
This building is very nice. I only went here with my patients family for work. They went to honor a friend of theirs that writes children's book. I was just an extra guest but I got to see a little bit if the building. Very...Read More
Dale
Dale -Google user
Is this the man.... that ruined the buffet at the harrow club this morning?
Erik Hovland
Erik Hovland -Google user
This is a members only club. To attend you either need to join or be invited by someone who has a membership. They are back open indoors and outdoors. The menu is not quite up to pre-pandemic snuff, but the preparation is still very to...Read More
Cynthia Gstettenbauer (Cindy)
Cynthia Gstettenbauer (Cindy) -Google user
The Athenaeum says it all. Athens being the Greek goddess of wisdom. The architecture is simply beautiful with the high ceilings and and yet the richness of warmth to the rooms. The wedding reception held here was excellent. The staff were at...Read More
VacationFamilyLocation: 5Luxury, Romantic
Carolyn Patterson
Carolyn Patterson -Google user
This is a private club, so you need to go with a member if you aren't one. Delicious food, including buffets, every single visit. The wait staff are professional; they are discreet and friendly. Gorgeous interiors and outdoor seating.
Tracy Wasmuth
Tracy Wasmuth -Google user
I briefly came home to visit my family for a 90th birthday celebration that was held at the fabulous Athenaeum in April of 2019. We all had the best time. I've been coming here for awhile for Christmas parties and other celebrations and they never...Read More
Sky Edwards
Sky Edwards -Google user
Beautiful building, great location, excellent culinary options and helpful employees. I've eaten here a few times now with my husband and family, we are never disappointed. Eating outside is always a nice experience too.
Stephanie Wuerth
Stephanie Wuerth -Google user
Strongly recommend if you need to be at Caltech for a couple days. Very comfortable and convenient. Gorgeous building. My only complaint is that weekday breakfast starts at 7am and there is no way to get coffee prior to this time (no coffee making equipment...Read More
Mrs. Main
Mrs. Main -Google user
Our waiter Manuel was terrific!!! Their Cuban sandwich was the best I have ever had…and I’ve been to Miami! Alas it’s membership only.
Location: 5
Ting Ting Yan
Ting Ting Yan -Google user
Beautiful venue for a wedding. The space was gorgeous and the staff friendly and professional. The banquet style food was incredible! Delicious carvery, grilled veggies, salads, miso cod and chicken. Thoroughly impressed.
Nick Nelsen
Nick Nelsen -Google user
Went for lunch, the buffet is plentiful and the standard menu has many great options. Atmosphere is professional and the history of the Ath is shown through the pictures and other decor. Highly recommended for meals.
Joe Breakfield
Joe Breakfield -Google user
This was for a memorial lunch following a funeral. Did not stay here. Food is always excellent here but you do have to be a member or guest.
BusinessFriendsLocation: 4
Abraham Soriano
Abraham Soriano -Google user
Beautiful venue with a fair variety of food. The room we had to dine in didn't have strong a/c so it got a bit warm. All in all, I loved the atmosphere.
Tristan Nee
Tristan Nee -Google user
very nice place. nice place inside and very nice place outside the place. but don't use the laplace transformation on this one. you don't even need it because you're just eating! good one. good food but they might give you an overpriced pigeon. you can...Read More
Miranda Wang
Miranda Wang -Google user
Everything was great here. We had the lunch buffet. All the salads tasted very good. I ordered yuzu cheesecake with strawberry sorbet and paired with cappuccino, omg they were soooooo delicious.
Keith Beadle
Keith Beadle -Google user
On campus club/restaurant/bar at Caltech. Only members and hotel guests can be billed, so if you want to go,bring a member. Great service, very good food but the Ath really shines on holidays. Decorations, special meals, a real treat. Open Monday through Friday.
Natasha Stavros
Natasha Stavros -Google user
Quite upscale in the sense that I recommend fancy casual or business attire. The food is good with interesting combinations (e.g., falafel waffle - a waffle made from falaffal) that are yummy and healthy. The portions are spot on with the …
jeff london
jeff london -Google user
Beautiful place. Members Only club on the campus of Caltech in Pasadena. There is a Restaurant and Banquet rooms for Events. Also Guest suites for visiting Dignitaries and Members. Also used as a filming location for TV shows and movies
Andrew Robbins
Andrew Robbins -Google user
I come here occasionally for lunch and always enjoy when I do. If you or someone you know is a member. Definitely take advantage. It's far cheaper than dinner but usually still great!
Bernard Ocampo
Bernard Ocampo -Google user
By far the friendliest and most hospitable places to visit. Chevo and Jorge made sure that our guest were welcomed and attended with nothing less than the best. Food was delicious 😋 can not wait to return. …
Paul Bingham
Paul Bingham -Google user
Rating for lunch only. Very attentive service and appropriately prepared food, beverages and tables. Variety of different-sized rooms at this historic location with convenient on-property valet parking.
Susan Mastrodemos
Susan Mastrodemos -Google user
The Athenaeum is the private Faculty dining club for Cal Tech University (the MIT of the West.) You can't get in without a host who is a member. The architecture is glorious, service is attentive and skillful. Food is the best of class. …
Adam Resnick
Adam Resnick -Google user
The buffet is always awesome and they are famous for their strawberry lemonade. The staff are all very friendly. You do need to be a member or have one in your party to get in though.

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