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Robin's Woodfire BBQ & Grill

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395 N Rosemead Blvd (at Halstead Street)
Pasadena, CA 91107

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(626) 351-8885
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pasadena is stacked with places to go to, but not too many compare to the delicious food you find at at this place. The ribs are amazing, true bbq flavor.

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I have been coming to Robin's BBQ for years. Just about a year or so ago me and my family came back for Ribs after having not been there in a while. This restaurant used to have t...

Looks great, fine meats, fun experience 7/31/2006

A friend referred us to Robin's & we finally checked it out this past weekend. From the outside it looked more like a Mexican or Italian restaurant but inside it's a BBQ place. Great old neons & beer signs are everywhere, really great eye candy for a nostalgic collector. The service was swift & friendly & our drinks were constantly refilled. The food was served on large plates with lots of food. Similar to the Cheesecake Factory in that it's kind of pricey but you get huge plates of food. The comparison stops there as the food was much better than the C.C.F. Best bets are the bluecheese pecan coleslaw, the baby back ribs & the garbage plate combination. Full bar, clean restrooms & patio. Pros: Full bar, huge parking lot, well smoked meat Cons: noisy, crowded, a little pricey more
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Best BBQ in Los Angeles 7/30/2006

That garbage can sample plate was enough for three. As good as Goode Co. in Houston, TX, Pros: Best BBQ in Los Angeles, garbage can sampler Cons: Closed on Mondays. more
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Some incredible Bar-be-que served here 7/30/2006

We travel for bar-be-que and have for years. Our best find to date this year is Robin's on the east side of Pasadena. The place looks like a chain operation but it's one of a kind. There is a sweet smell of smoke from the rear of the place where they probably are doing the smoking. As for the food, top notch, 1st rate bar-be-que. The Garbage can combo was enough for the both of us. The baby back ribs were well smoked & fall off bone tender. The hot links were especially smokey with a proper amount of fire in them. Beef ribs were fine as was the tri-tip. We really liked the sides. The blueberry cornbread was one of a kind, the baked beans were quite good and the sauces were excellent. We ordered our meal dry & had all four sauces brought on the side. Our vote goes for the Mad-dog sauce although all were fine. The place has a fun look, the music is good and not too loud & is really worth a try. Pros: Well smoked & tender meats, fine sauces, fun atmosphere Cons: No reservations, small wine list more
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Great BBQ!!! 7/18/2006

I've been coming to Robin's for years, and I still haven't found anything on the menu I don't like. Ribtips for appetizers are my favorite, and you can't beat the garbage can lid combo for a meal (or 3-4 meals.) Its very reasonably priced, and you need 2-3 boxes to take the left-overs home. more
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Best Mashed Potatoes 6/21/2006

The atmosphere is fun, like a unique Friday's. I opted for the Rosemary Chicken and it was really good, a little greasy. The parmasean mashed potatoes, though, could have been a meal in itself! This is a great place for kids. It is a tad expensive but you get a lot of food. Pros: mashed potatoes, muffins Cons: slow service more
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Real Good BBQ 5/2/2006

Been to almost all of the BBQ's in the S.G.V & S.F.V. & saved what was the best for last. Robin's does it right. The service was a bit slow but the place was packed. The server made up for his slowness with a great attitude. Kind of reminded me of Charlie Vergo's in Memphis, TN except that Robin's ribs come with sauce. Pros: excellent ribs, cool vibe, full bar Cons: noisy, slower service, pricey but good more
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Better than expected 5/2/2006

We were pleasantly pleased by the quality & service we got at Robin's last Friday nite. The place is huge & was jam packed yet our server Aaron made us feel as if we were his only table. The garbage can combo was more than enough for the both of us. At $26.95 is was a bargain. We prefered the mad dog sauce over the 4 offered. Our only complaint was it was noisy. Real noisy. Not a place to hold a business meeting or an intimate conversation. Would highly recommend Robin's BBQ. Pros: garbage can combo, atmosphere, service Cons: NOISY, crowded more
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Top Notch Barbeque 4/28/2006

Real friendly staff, comfortable outside patio, clean restrooms and some very well smoked barbeque. The sauces are excellent as are the side dishes. The ribs & tri-tip had a nice smoke ring and the hot links were among the best I've had. Well spiced with a nice texture. Any Barbeque palace that serves Pabst Blue Ribbon on tap in this day & age is at the top of the list with me. Pros: Hot Links, Pabst on tap, Barbeque sauces Cons: , A little too crowded more
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What a cool place 4/28/2006

Read about this place while voting for another restaurant in another category. I work in the area & checked it out. Man, this is one cool place. Ribs are well smoked, the sauces are killer and the staff seemed pretty hip. I liked the retro look, the blues music playing in the background & the free peanuts on the table. I've enjoyed good ribs at Phillips, Dr. Hoggly Woggly and Leo's and would rank Robin's with the best of them. It's nice to have a good selection of excellent BBQ in every corner of L.A. Pros: Baby Back Ribs, Great Sauces, Excellent Hot links Cons: , Closed on Monday more
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Great Family Restaurant 4/27/2006

Took the family for the Sunday nite all you can eat BBQ special and what a treat. Service was prompt, the portions were huge and the kids menu was a nice touch. Our little one devoured a huge kids hot dog that I helped him finish. Really a nice place to take the family when on a budget. We always take home a doggy bag of leftovers for Mondays lunch. I like the retro sodas like Moxie orange cream and the fresh squeezed lemonade. It's just a real nice place with very good barbeque. Pros: Kid friendly, Ribs, Fresh Lemonade Cons: Always crowded, Sometimes too noisy, Closed on Monday more
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Top notch service 4/24/2006

After reading the reviews here at City Search and Westways magazine, we were looking forward to trying this BBQ joint. C-Lo aka baby Jesus #2, our waiter was awesome! The best service we've had in years! Attentive, yet unobtrusive, and funny all at the same time. Ask to sit in his section if possible. As for the food, we recommend the garbage can combo. It's a sampler platter with tri tip, chicken, 3 types of ribs, and hot link. The food was pretty good, the tri tip was overdone, but still flavorful. Order it dry so you can try all four sauces. Our two favorites were the Carolina sweet mustard, and Memphis red vinegar sauce. For dessert, try the Apple sizzle...yum!! Pros: Service , Incredible sauces more
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great value! 4/5/2006

Compared to other barbecue places, great value for the big portions! The blueberry cornbread is heavenly, and the meat is so flavorful, even without the sauces (you can order them ""dry"" and then get the four different sauces on the side for dipping). I didn't like the chicken much, but I didn't expect to--for chicken I prefer mediterranean places or KFC. Tri tip was a bit dry, and the pork ribs and especially spareribs were just incredible! Pros: Fun place, price, parking Cons: Noisy more
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Fantastic 1/3/2006

The best barbeque in Pasadena and possibly Los Angles. Love it, love it, and love it. Great for the family and to take the kids. Wednesdays from 5-9 kids eat free. Its a bit pricy but the plates are big, so you can always split it or take some home. Well worth the drive and the money. Pros: Great Food Cons: Kind of pricy more
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The BEST BBQ I've tasted. EVER. 12/1/2005

We tasted a lot of BBQ restaurants and Robin's is hand down the best BBQ we've ever tasted, better than Lucille's and Woodranch, way better than TGIF and Chilli's. Their babyback meat literally falls off the bone without trying. The sauce is right on. Not too sweet, not too salty. The blue berry muffin is pretty good. However, we are not a fan of their BBQ baked beans. We think Lucille's has the best bean. Other side orders are average. Their onion rings and fries are good, specially if you like In-n-out style fries. The waiter is super friendly and made us feel so welcome. The service is quick and the parking is plenty. Robin's is also a great place to throw a party. I know where I will have my next bday party at. Pros: Yummy BBQ, Friendly service, Plenty parking Cons: ok side-order, ok salad more
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You'd better be hungry 11/2/2005

Seems like everyone knows about this place, judging by the crowds. I got the garbage can combo and liked everything but the hot link. The chicken was probably the best I've ever had. Spare ribs and tri-tip were good too. Baked beans and other sides were just average, but the blueberry muffin was good. Relaxed atmosphere and nice service, but it can get noisy. Pros: Food, Fast service Cons: Noisy, Crowded, Expensive more
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Poor service 9/10/2005

The first, and now only, time we went to RObin's I got a crick in my neck from looking over my shoulder to find our waiter the entire visit. It was a bad sign when there was no hostess to seat us and it went down hill from there. The food was just ok and made me wonder why this place is so highly touted. Drove all the way from Pomona because of the write up in Westways magazine. NEVER AGAIN! Cons: Lack of service, Tables too close toge more
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Best Ribs 9/8/2005

Probably the best BBQ I've had in California. I don't know why they say ""The Sauce is Boss"" because the ribs actually taste better without sauce -- it's that good! Unfortunately since this place is so busy, the service gets to be slow and often disappears all together. more
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Best BBQ in Southern California 8/25/2005

I have been a fan of BBQ especially from South Central Los Angeles until I found this place. I rate this as being better than many of the Los Angeles long time BBQ establishments. The sauce is to die for. The quality of the meat is consistently great and just falls off the bone. They now have a car show in the parking lot to the rear on Saturday nights. Overall a great place to go frequently. Highly Recommend. Pros: BBQ, Sauce, Friendly Cons: none, none, none more
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Worst BBQ Ever! 6/10/2005

I wanted to try Robins after reading most of the positive reviews here.Was I sorry!No,Robins is sorry,this was by far the worst BBQ I have ever tasted!It's a shame you spend you spend good money on food and it can't be eaten! Pros: Good Parking more
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Real good "Q" 3/26/2005

Stopped in after seeing a show at the theatre next door. Smelled the sweet smoke a 1/2 block away. Tender "Q". It was well smoked, sauced right and served hot. What more can I say, they didn't disappoint me. PROS: nice smoke ring on the meats, cool music and retro signage CONS: 1/2 hour wait on a Saturday nite but they comped me a Pabst more
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  • In Short
    Attached to a suburban shopping center, the playful shack-like interior is decorated with old-fashioned advertising signage for soda, citrus fruits and more. The family-friendly...

  • 12/18/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-10pm
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast
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