Welcome to Pez Coastal Kitchen, Executive Chef Bret Thompson, and Lucy Thompson-Ramirez’s seafood-focused restaurant in Pasadena.
Located at the corner of Union Street and North Raymond Avenue, our new seafood driven eatery promises a vibrant and innovative dining experience, highlighting sea and farm-to-table, seasonal California cuisine.
Executive Chef & Proprietor Bret Thompson, with a rich culinary background spanning prestigious establishments in the U.S. and abroad, brings his expertise to Pez Coastal Kitchen. Joined by his wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, they have left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles dining scene with their previous ventures, including the beloved Pez Cantina and LA Burrito Co. in Montebello, but at Pez Coastal Kitchen,Chef Bret’s focus shifts to innovative techniques such as curing, smoking, and specialized dry-aging of seafood which will be a distinctive feature.
Our new concept will focus on seafood, but will also extend beyond, encompassing meat, poultry, and a unique emphasis on the curing and smoking of meats and seafood, known as Sea-cuterie.
The menu at Pez Coastal Kitchen reflects our culinary team's commitment to excellence, offering a tantalizing array of appetizers, chilled seafood, crudos, family-style entrees, exceptional sides, and innovative desserts. From Chilled Beets with hazelnuts to Whole Fried Fish and decadent desserts like Warm Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cake, each dish is crafted with precision and creativity.
Complementing the culinary delights is the Pez Coastal Kitchen Bar with an exceptional cocktail program and an extensive selection of premier spirits, wines, and beers.
Nestled in a historical building built in 1896 that has been completely transformed by Margee Drews Design, Pez Coastal Kitchen welcomes guests into a light and airy dining room which exudes a California- Mediterranean coastal feel, a warm and welcoming lounge with romantic Havana-style fans, and a prominently placed cocktail bar. Whether it's drinks with friends, intimate dinners, group gatherings, or special events, Pez Coastal Kitchen promises an exceptional experience for all.
Executive Chef Bret Thompson and Lucy Thompson-Ramirez continue to innovate and along with our dynamic team, Pez Coastal Kitchen in Pasadena is set to redefine California coastal cuisine, delivering an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates vibrant flavors and genuine hospitality.