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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...

Best BBQ in Los Angeles 3/26/2005

We travel in from Manhattan Beach at least twice a month for what I consider the best BBQ anywhere. The baby back ribs are our favorites. The meat really falls off the bone with the slightest tug of your teeth. The hot links are great as is the tri-tip. We like the offering of 4 different sauces. Also, the blueberry corn bread & the blue cheese-pecan cole slaw are unique and delicious. Worth the trip from anywhere in L.A. PROS: well smoked, tender ribs, blueberry corn bread, nice staff CONS: Weekends are just too crowded & reservations only for large parties more
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Mrffsmwck! Sorry, licking my fingers... 3/23/2005

Tell you what, you set yourself down, order up a mess of those ole sticky BBQ bones, choose your sides of spuds, and have the time of your life gaining 3 lbs. Slaw, cob, and bread come with the feast. The Carolina-sweet sauce, is really all you need but if'n your hankerin' for some adventure -you can takes your chances on the Hot & Spicy. Beef, Pork, or chicken there's enough meat there to keep your jawbone a going fer a while. Plan to get a box to take home cause you're gonna want some the day after. They smoke tobaccy outside, so if you want fresh air, stay-in or request no smoking around your area. They'll put it out cause nothing should distract you from your mouthwatering. Bless the meal, Thank God for tastebuds and tie a napkin 'round your neck. The price was fair, cause I was full. Pros: The Food, Ambience was calm, ...did I say the food Cons: Parking is dim-lit, Smoking is allowed more
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Had a nice time 2/26/2005

Loved the ribs, the sauces and the ambience. When we're in the area we'll make it a regular rib stop. more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 1/13/2005

Robin's is a fine restaurant for dinner food. They offer an array of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. It's a nice place for group events, like sporting team get-togethers, or just to meet up with a large group. It's never too busy, so the wait isn't long. But, the food is good and the service is as well. more
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Very good ribs & service 12/8/2004

Though the wait on Friday night was longer than the host promised, we really enjoyed our visit & it was worth the wait. Our barbeque was well smoked & seasoned right. Our favorites on the Garbage Can Combo were the chicken, baby back ribs & the beef ribs. Some of the best ribs we've ever had. The blueberry cornbread was served hot & the blue-cheese pecan cole slaw was special. Great waiter, great barbeque & some great old blues in the background. Wish there was a branch in Simi Valley. Pros: baby back ribs, bbq chicken, huge beef ribs Cons: , a little too crowded more
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Simply inconsistent 12/4/2004

Although the Beef ribs have always been good, the chicken is always dry; the babyback and pork ribs can range from grand to bland. I can never predict how the meal will turn out, and I've been more often dissappointed than not. Pros: fun dining atmosphere, reasonably priced Cons: , very dry chicken more
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Editorial review from Insider Pages 11/1/2004

I travel on business regularly, and every city I go to, I like to find the best local BBQ. Robin's is definitely it near Pasadena." - dwb more
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Inconsistent 9/15/2004

Sometimes the food is cold and the sauce tastes tinny. Usually, the service is bad. I've had a server bring me the wrong salad dressing because I mispronounced the dressing's name! They can be very slow, and you almost always have to ask for the bread that comes with the food, per the menu. The sauce is usually pretty great and their chicken is awesome. We live right around the corner but have really stopped going there because of the service. Pros: food, usually, selection more
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Ummm good!! 7/27/2004

It's like stepping back to the mid west where they know how to Q the food. The Santa Maria Tri-tip sandwhich almost melts in your mouth. The different sauces add plenty of flavor, too! When the weather is right, relax out on the patio and enjoy the good cooking more
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Nothing bad on the menu 6/21/2004

Robin's has a bumpersticker that says ""Ribs Rock at Robin's"" - They should have on that says ""EVERYTHING Rocks at Robin's"". We just found it a few months ago and just can't get enough. Highly recommend the Garbage Can Combo for anyone with a big appetite. Pros: Variety of Sauces, Great food, Consistent Cons: , no Bratwurst, No-refill-lemonade more
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Very Good Stuff Here 6/19/2004

Visited on Fathers Day and was very impressed. Though very busy, everything seemed to go well. The Hot Links were excellent as were the baby back ribs. The wait was a bit long but well worth it. We will return. We also like Phillips BBQ & Woody's. These 3 are the tops in L.A. according to my family. Pros: Hot Links, Baby Back Ribs, Great Music Cons: , A bit expensive more
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Always Great 6/17/2004

I have been going to Robin's for several years and besides the fact that their BBQ Ribs are THE BEST they are always consistent. Being a BBQ addict I rate restaurants not only for a one visit great meal, but after several visits I look for consistency. In my business I take people from out of town for Lunch or dinner very often, so I always make sure that wherever I take them is a truly tested establishment. Robin's has always made me look like a hero even with my Texas clients. Pros: Fantastic Food, Easy access, Friendly Staff more
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Had a real nice time 5/30/2004

Have been back to Robin's at least once a week & have had some great meals & experiences. We like to dine on the patio. Our server Christo was funny, fast and seemed to like what he was doing. The ribs were very good, tender as advertised. The sides also were very good, especially the pecan cole slaw. We've become weekly regulars & always look forward to our next visit. Pros: Very good ribs, Great sides, Nice patio more
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what a let down 5/23/2004

For starters the wait to get into this place was ridiculous, and it wasnt because there was a line out the door, we asked for patio seating and it took them 15 minutes to set a table and seat us, and the place wasnt even busy. The hostess was rude, the waitress must have been new because she couldnt answer simple menu questions, and our drinks came in dirty glasses. It was embarrassing. We honestly lost our appetite by the time our food got to the table. We wont be going back. more
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our family favorite 5/2/2004

Our family has been eating at Robin's for years. There is always something for everyone. We go for the Ribs. The best of the best are the baby back ribs. Always tender & always delicious. Service is prompt even when busy. The music is cool, the atmosphere is upbeat and the patio is comfortable. We'll always happily return. Pros: cool music, ribs, atmosphere more
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Great Vibe 4/21/2004

Was recommended to Robin's by a colleague & was really impressed by the experience. When we walked in we felt a great vibe to the place. The staff was sharp, the blues playing in the backgroud was hot & the BBQ was great. I liked the baby back ribs with the Memphis Red Vinegar BBQ sauce. Kind of tangy, vinegary but not too much. I could still taste the smoke that permeated the meat. The Blueberry cornbread was a treat too. All in all, they did it right at Robin's. Pros: Baby back ribs, All u can eat nights, real barbeque Cons: , small wine selection, no senior discount more
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Better than expected 2/13/2004

My wife & I had a great valentines dinner at Robin's. Though I wouldn't consider it a romantic restaurant at all, our server Christopher made us feel as if we were his only guests. The place was jammed but we weren't rushed. The BBQ was great. We sampled all 4 sauces & agreed that the Mad Dog was our favorite. We ordered the garbage can combo dry to sample all the sauces.The meat was all tender & well smoked. The meat fell off the bones on the baby backs. We recommend it & will return. We've discovered many great places on citisearch. Pros: Large Portions, Well smoked meats, Exceptional sauces Cons: , Noisy more
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anna 12/12/2003

The only good thing about this place was the peanuts on the table that my 3 year old loved. The beer battered onion rings were really greasy with no flavor. My husband had the ribs, he said the meat was ok but the sauce was bad. The hot dog from the kids menu was a jumbo hot dog that was way too big for the bun, I had to cut off 1/3 of it and split it in half before she could eat it. I had the dip sticks (chicken fingers) and a side salad. Dip sticks were bland and greasy. The lettuce in the salad was mostly brown. The lemonade was watery. We were waiting to pay so long we ended up taking the check to the counter and waiting for a manager to take our money. Not worth the money or the drive! Pros: peanuts to snack on Cons: bland food, bad service more
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Real Deal Barbeque 12/8/2003

We used to eat there 10-15 years ago when it was a pretty innovative coffee shop. We recently rediscovered it as Robin's Woodfire BBQ & what a suprise. They completely changed the place into a wonderful rib joint. Great music, atmosphere and really incredible ribs. The baby back & the beef ribs were well smoked, tender and fell off the bone. The side dishes were excellent especially the pecan cole slaw. We've been back at least 1-2 times weekly. Pros: Real Smoked BBQ, Fresh Lemonade, Clean Restrooms Cons: Closed on Monday, No reservations, Very small wine list more
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As good as Dreamland BBQ 11/25/2003

Moved here from Alabama 6 yrs. ago & finally found a ""Q"" palace like my old haunt, Dreamland in collegetown Alabama. The menu at Robin's is more diverse but it's all good. It was also nice to see a very ethnically diverse staff that seemed to enjoy what they were doing. I'd highly recommend the tender baby back ribs, the spicy links and the beerbattered onion rings. The desserts seemed large enough to split. I like the fact that on every visit I feel like they care that I'm here. Pros: Ribs & Links, Onion Rings, Atmosphere & decor Cons: Unheated patio, Closed on Monday more
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    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...

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  • Hours: Fri-Sun 11am-10pm
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