7 Jan

Cold and rainy weather in east Pasadena calls for souper specials! Try these delicious soups, served hot to keep you warm this winter. french onion soup 14.5caramelized vidalia onions, gruyère cheese, brioche croutons roasted butternut squash bisque 12amaretto crème fraîche, pepita seed sage pesto, aged balsamic, baguette small plates roasted tomato soup  11.5shaved parmesan, pesto, crostiniadd 4-cheese […]

18 Dec

Join us on December 24th, Christmas Eve and December 31st, New Year’s Eve for a delicious menu full of chef specials that will light up your night. small plates grilled oysters rockefeller 15spinach, garlic, parmesan, pernod butternut squash agnolotti in beet dough 22crispy duck confit, charred treviso, fried sage, balsamic glazed pearl onions, macerated dried […]

5 Nov

Now through the holidays, preorder your prime rib dinner for Saturday night after 5pm. dine in and carry out available. Preorders by phone are highly encouraged. Best to call us during business hours at (626) 793-7100. rosemary and sea salt crusted slow roasted 12oz usda prime rib 45whipped potatoes, creamed corn, market vegetables, horseradish crème […]

16 Sep

comfort, flair, and fusion comfort, flair, and fusion chef humphreys and his team came back from vacation refreshed, craving comfort foods with a dash of flair and fusion. try the new seasonal chef specials with house-made bolognese with spinach lasagna pasta, flavorful sauces, and seasonal soups corn crab and roasted bell pepper chowder 12tower of diced potato, […]

29 Jul
fennel cumin dusted grilled swordfish

Available now through Sunday, July 31, 2022. Try these delicious chalkboard specials grilled swordfish, house-made gnocchi, and a lemon verbena craft cocktail made with the freshest ingredients. fennel cumin dusted grilled swordfish 32cous cous, tomatillo salsa verde broth, mango avocado and yellow heirloom tomato chutney, sautéed spinach house-made ricotta potato gnocchi 20cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, pancetta, arugula, […]

22 Jul

Taste the sunshine in these homegrown heirloom tomato salads from Chef Humphreys’ garden. Enjoy these seasonal summer chalkboard specials at Plate 38 for a limited time. chalkboard specials chef’s homegrown heirloom tomato crab salad 22jumbo lump crab, avocado, cucumber, red bell pepper, living watercress, pesto, aged balsamic chef’s homegrown heirloom tomato caprese 15burrata cheese, pesto, […]

24 Jun

book your next special event at plate 38. we also provide catering for off-site events at your home or rented venue. we offer full buy outs or partial rentals of the restaurant. have the best drinks and food to make your moment the most memorable occasion.

17 Jun
bottomless mimosas

open for brunch 9:30 am – 2:30 pm this monday, june 20th we’re open early to celebrate juneteenth (a newly appointed holiday in Los Angeles) with bottomless mimosas and your favorite sweet and savory plates.

17 Jun
paella with mixed shellfish, shrimp, rice, lemon

this year for father’s day we’re serving up some dad-sized plates and beat the heat of backyard grilling. father’s day specials are available after 5:00 pm on sunday, june 19th. seafood paella for two 48 (pictured above)mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, merquez sausage, Spanish chorizo, roasted peppers, english peas, saffron rice, lemon beer battered local halibut fish and […]