Henry Parson's Project

4.6 (245)

$31 to $50

American

541 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

Pasadena's premier pop up.

At Henry Parsons Project you will find a diverse and often changing menu of comforting food, focused on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We lean a bit Southern, sprinkle in global influences, and serve in a warm and welcoming space. Follow us on Instagram and visit our website for the next Project open dates.

We look forward to feeding you soon!

Cajun Signature Dishes Include: Parsons Shrimp & Grits, Crawfish Etouffee, Gumbo, and Biscuits
Located just south of Old Town Pasadena on Arroyo Parkway with a large parking lot in front.

OUTDOOR VERANDA & INDOOR DINING:
(When open) Fridays & Saturdays 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sundays 5:30pm - 9:00pm

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Contact
(626) 755-0518
Website
https://www.henryparsonsproject.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Irvin
Catering
Our space is available for private events and catering. Please call for further information - 626.755.0518
Private party facilities
Our space is available for private events and catering. Please call for further information - 626.755.0518

Location
541 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
W. California Blvd
Parking details
Our parking lot is located in front of our building. There are two entrances - Arroyo Parkway (southbound) or California Blvd (westbound). Street parking is also available on Arroyo Parkway. Be sure to read the posted parking signs for time restrictions.
Public transit
Metro L Line (GOLD) Del Mar Station
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Henry Parson's Project.

4.6

(245)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

245 Reviews

J
Jordan
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to eat here! Best ribs I’ve had…. Ever? And the Dan Dan noodles are amazing
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Jeanie Gold
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service and very personable team!
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peter
Las Vegas18 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very interesting, they are caterers that do popup nights with limited but intriguing menu. Some items sounded better than they tasted. Some was over cooked. The brussel sprouts and the shrimp in the shrimp and grits. But the Angel biscuit lived up to it's reputation. Took two home and the were great with the next two home cooked dinners. Very noisy in the maim dining area but the will seat you out in another area if you ask. They only have beer and wine. Go to their website to find dates they are going to be open. Dates are random between wedding catering obligations. I encourage everyone to give them a try. The owner/chef was engaging, fun, interesting and interested.
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Catherine
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
How did this quirky gem evade my notice for five years?! I guess because they're only open Friday and Saturday. This may be the best restaurant in Pasadena. Inventive creole-inspired food. Everyone raved. Only thing I would change is to have it a little quieter. But our four-top could still converse well.
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Caroline
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love our visit! Such creative, delicious options - we had one+ of everything on the small plates side and easily fed 4 of us with leftovers. A table-side visit from the owner/chef was a treat! Must get the daily biscuit. For now only open 2 day a week - so plan ahead.
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Carolyn
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group took up a few tables, and the wait staff was excellent at keeping track of our individual orders. The food was surprising: so many Southern dishes, done exceedingly well. The basic shrimp and grits, for example, was so tasty. The chef-owner came to our table and explained the meaning of the name of the restaurant's name (no, it's not a riff on the Alan Parson's Project, but it is related to a song). He is gregarious and very concerned about the quality of the food and the freshness and seasonality. Almost all of the vegetables come from the Santa Monica organic farmers' market.
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Maryse
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place and great food. Very nice people and servers. We had an excellent experience.
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Carol
San Diego6 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 17, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and knowledgeable servers. Service a little slow but not bad. Music was too loud - probably because we were seated at a corner table. With a speaker just behind us! We would definitely go again!
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steven Gold
Los Angeles42 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 1, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Years was a reasonable price fix meal 85 dollars plus optional wine or drinks. The price was a good value We had a great appetizer and salad but I found the short ribs a bit dry. The bread pudding was great but I tried the fruit and sorbet which we found very tarts service was good and the fact they had a parking lot was help full due to concerns about parking near the Rose Parade. Trying to get out of the area was a challenge due to road closures My last review was a five start but the meal just was not as good as our previous experiences. This may be due to the menu and limited items. I will be back but prefer to order my own selections This was a great spot to spend a quiet New Years and we were able to talk with our friends.
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Rodney Gold
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great decor and ambiance, superb, very personable, service, outstanding food, excellent choices on the wine pairing.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Contact
(626) 755-0518
Website
https://www.henryparsonsproject.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Irvin
Catering
Our space is available for private events and catering. Please call for further information - 626.755.0518
Private party facilities
Our space is available for private events and catering. Please call for further information - 626.755.0518

Location
541 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
W. California Blvd
Parking details
Our parking lot is located in front of our building. There are two entrances - Arroyo Parkway (southbound) or California Blvd (westbound). Street parking is also available on Arroyo Parkway. Be sure to read the posted parking signs for time restrictions.
Public transit
Metro L Line (GOLD) Del Mar Station
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Saturdays are the sweet spot, Henry Parson's Project is often open on Friday and Saturday evenings, and guests frequently praise Saturday visits.

Private dining isn't part of Henry Parson's Project's offering, the kitchen operates as a pop-up with open dining rather than dedicated private rooms.

Yes, Henry Parson's Project's warm, cozy ambience, thoughtful wine pairings, and multiple guest accounts of romantic dinners make it a lovely choice for a date night.

Guests regularly describe portions as generous, biscuits and many mains are large enough to share or leave leftovers.

Henry Parson's Project can feel busy at peak visits, reviewers have called the dining room “pretty packed”, while at least one guest described a quiet, relaxed New Year’s evening.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to Henry Parson's Project.

Henry Parson's Project feels like a warm, Southern‑inspired pop‑up with NOLA touches, cozy indoor rooms, an outdoor veranda, and an artsy, welcoming vibe; the main dining area can sometimes be noisy.

Henry Parsons Project is best visited on a Friday or Saturday evening when the pop‑up is most often open, posted hours show Fri–Sat 5:00–10:00pm (Sun 5:30–9:00pm); check their Instagram or website for upcoming open dates.

Yes, Henry Parson's Project offers an outdoor veranda/patio alongside indoor dining, and guests specifically mention enjoying meals out on the patio.

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