Twohey's Restaurant

424 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030, United States
+1 626-284-7387
$$$ American restaurant , Hamburger restaurant , Restaurant
(1919 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Twohey's Restaurant in South Pasadena serves up a straightforward, comfortable American dining experience with a particular focus on hearty, classic dishes like handcrafted burgers and a variety of well-executed comfort foods. The vibe blends a modern diner feel with touches of warm wood accents, creating a setting that’s neither too formal nor overly casual—ideal for gatherings ranging from weekday meetups to family dinners.

This spot feels fitting for those who appreciate familiar favorites done well, especially if you’re in the mood for things like a solid burger (the “Californian Burger” comes highly approachable), satisfying sides like poutine, or brunch-style plates such as chicken and waffles and expertly crafted corned beef hash. Dessert also carries a draw, with crowd-pleasers such as the bittersweet hot fudge sundae and banana split, which offer a nostalgic finish to the meal.

Locals seem to enjoy Twohey's for both relaxed afternoons before the evening rush and weekend occasions where they can settle in with friends or family. The service tends to lean friendly and attentive, with staff and even the chef engaging with guests, which adds a personable layer to the dining experience that you won’t find at chain places. You might also catch a local sports game here, which enhances the welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere.

Parking is noted as convenient, easing access to this busy South Pasadena spot. Given its location on Fair Oaks Ave, Twohey's fits comfortably into a neighborhood full of eclectic shops and eateries, providing a reliable stop for those seeking classic American flavors with a bit of casual style.

Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Has private dining room
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves wine
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Somewhat difficult to find a space

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

1919 Reviews
Elizabeth Wong

08 Dec 2025

Held a mini high school reunion here for six at 3:30 pm on a weekday. Beat the dinner rush, plenty of free parking. Got a nice booth near the door so we could watch for people we haven't seen in a zillion years to arrive. All were easily found thanks to our location. Service was friendly. I had dessert for dinner. The large sundae with bittersweet chocolate. Cherry on top. It was yum. I snatched an onion ring, nice not greasy, lightly friend. Others ordered stuff from the happy hour menu. Everyone seemed happy. Yayyy. We were there about 3 hours. And also lingered for about 20 minutes in parking lot. Two of us chose to park on street same side as restaurant, so parking filled up fast after I arrived. The place shares a lot with other businesses. Some parking in rear. Invoke your car karma.

Ros A

07 Dec 2025

So great and such a variety of options that we ate there 2X and some 3X! Caesar salad and the Ice cream was amazing! The truffle mushroom pasta was delicious as well! The burger...Yummm! The waffle and the strawberry coulis...Amazing!!

Ian Chang

24 Oct 2025

The food was especially good. I had a burger, and when I ate it, it tasted like heaven. It was soft, but it had the right amount of salt and other stuff. I also had the ice cream. It was pretty good, not gonna lie. The service was as fast as any other diner. It's a little long but not that bad. The place felt modern. There is a little bit of wood details here and there. But you're probably not going to notice them anyway.

Bobbie Cerda

14 Oct 2025

First time here and so seriously impressed with the ambiance, the service was first class - Brody took excellent care of our party of 8 - The food was delicious, the baby back ribs were perfectly prepared, and even our picky children loved their food too! They even had the Dodger game on for the WIN! Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back!

Karina Garcia

13 Oct 2025

The chef came to greet us at the end of our experience. He told us our scallops came from a small island in Japan. My sister and I felt so special. The host kept coming by to make sure everything was okay or if we needed or wanted something extra. We enjoyed our food.

Steph Couvrette

09 Oct 2025

This feels like the best version of a fancy diner where I would be happy eating like 10 different things off the menu. I had the prime rib dip with home made chips and both the sandwich + dip and the chips were fantastic. It ended up being a nice big plate. So good. My partner had a short rib melt and loved it. His potato salad was fantastic, with some olive oil and scallions. They have a great happy hour and since we were there early, we also had some decent margarita and mojito. Edit: We've been back a bunch of times since the first review. Several sandwiches are good, the chocolate milkshake is great, the poutine sauce is awesome (except for a little too many mushrooms). Overall, a hit with everyone we bring here.

Meghan Russell

08 Oct 2025

Love me a limeade & hot fudge Sunday with raspberries. We used to get both these & a cheeseburger when I was a kid at the original location. Really grateful to see twohey's alive & well even closer to home. Can't beat the hot fudge!

John Louie

28 Sep 2025

Just squeaked in before they closed at 9pm. I had (part of) an excellent Steak Frites with garlic fries. Tom and Denise both had the Thursday special- a really good Chicken Pot Pie, with gravy that is out of this world! We all got salads too, and that was lucky, because salads were unusually good. Split a piece of dark chocolate cake too. A fabulous meal!

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