Henry Parson's Project

4.6

222 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Charming
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

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
Phone number
(626) 755-0518
Website
http://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

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What 222 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Henry Parson's Project offers a "cozy and eclectic" dining experience with "delicious southern modern cuisine." The menu features "spicy and flavorful gumbo," "exceptional shrimp and grits," and "beautifully plated" dishes. Service is "friendly and attentive," making it a "neighborhood gem." Highly recommended for its "unique and inventive" menu.

222 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The etouffe was excellent as usual but one of our guests said the shrimp and grits were dry
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Shane
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing spot. I want to try more in the menu. Even the veggie dish with seitan was pretty bomb.
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cali
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience and food. We will be back for sure.
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nancy
Las Vegas
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I wasn’t able to see menus prior and the pictures shown didn’t reflect what was on menu The beet salad was dry had more lettuce than beets
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Jane
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner at Henry Parsons Project. I had the fried oysters as an appetizer. The portion was so large that I took most of my main dish home as leftovers. My husband had the brussel sprouts and shrimp and grits, while I had the noodles with peanut sauce and okra. We accompanied our meal with a yummy Chardonnay. The chef came out to talk to us before our meal, a nice gesture. The menu is inventive and the ambience was warm and cozy, a perfect spot for a romantic dinner!
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Marialyce
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you so much, HPP! Marvelous dinner for Altadena fire victims! Gaaaahhhh, your gumbo! The spicy Cajun shrimp! The kale salad - kale I actually enjoyed! And oh those Angel biscuits and blackberry cobbler dessert - inspired - and much enjoyed! A very therapeutic evening. Recommended - for your own benefit and because the people that operate HPP are heroes.
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Marchelle
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an awesome experience here! We love it and Kevin is so warm and welcoming. The food is Southern delicious!
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Charles
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was awesome and we are very thankful!!!
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Clarissa
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was impeccable! Highly recommend. Will definitely go back again and again!
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Wendy
VIP
San Diego
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came in for NYE dinner. The food was delicious! We started with the mac and cheese balls, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Husband had the shrimp and grits and I had the duck gumbo-both flavorful and cooked to perfection. We share a biscuit-big enough for us to share. And finished it off with the sticky toffee cake. Loved the team effort, everyone was very nice.
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Henry Parson's Project is rated 4.6 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

541 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
W. California Blvd
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Californian, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
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
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Irvin
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.henryparsonsproject.com/
Phone number
(626) 755-0518
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

Henry Parson's Project

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Dining areas

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Popular dishes

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What 222 people are saying

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