Best Fun Restaurants in Temple City

63 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Dive Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(8)

Price: Moderate

• Oyster Bar • Temple City

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Dive Oyster Bar! Indulge in a distinctive coastal dining experience with our finest oysters and lively Cajun and Creole flavors. Our signature steam kettle cooking technique ensures every dish is perfectly prepared. From traditional Cajun classics to creative Creole innovations, our menu promises to excite your palate. Enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere as you savor southern flavors with a Californian flair. Dive into our menu and savor a culinary journey like no other.

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2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1286)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 70 times today

Rose Garden Tea Room is set within the historic Rose Garden, the Tea Room offers an elegant and memorable experience inspired by the tradition of English tea service with a distinctive California twist.Any party with more than 6 guests MUST call to make their reservation or email tearoom@huntington.org. Please do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each Open Table reservation will be treated as individual and will not guarantee adjacent tables. Please note that visiting the Rose Garden Tea Room requires purchasing admission to The Huntington. When planning to visit the Tea Room, please purchase a separate ticket to The Huntington for the same day as your Tea Room reservation. Tickets are available at huntington.org

3. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(431)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 46 times today

Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun. The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission. NEED TO KNOWWine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list. Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius. Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.

4. Le Grand Pasadena

4.3

Awesome(60)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 46 times today

Hey, craving something extraordinary? Le Grand Restaurant has epic dining deals packed with flavor, fun, and unforgettable moments!Start with our 5 for $25 Tapas Deal – choose any five of our chef’s favorite tapas for just $25! Perfect for sharing with friends or savoring solo, it’s the ultimate way to explore a variety of bold, delicious flavors.For a true indulgence, try the Unlimited Tapas Experience at $49.99 per person, where you can enjoy endless servings of our chef’s top picks. Taste as much as you like—it’s an all-you-can-eat dream!Pair your meal with the Unlimited Cocktail Experience for $27, featuring unique creations by our expert mixologists to complement every bite.For something hearty, don’t miss our Signature Creekstone Farms Ribeye Platter—a premium 16 oz cut with roasted potatoes, caramelized carrots, cauliflower, creamy mushroom sauce, and peppercorn-parmesan butter. It’s perfect for sharing with friends or family!

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5. Benihana - Santa Anita, CA

4.0

Excellent(2786)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Arcadia

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

6. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Pasadena

Booked 45 times today

As an award winning restaurant group, Star Leaf creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical paradise. Founded in 2011, Star Leaf Pasadena is our first US-location in the beloved Playhouse Village. Every dish is prepared with passion and respect for the traditions that shaped Asian cuisine. The culinary team selects the freshest ingredients, ensuring each bite is a celebration of flavor and culture, while instilling innovative modern touches.

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7. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2058)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 36 times today

The Arbour brings rustic elegant dining to the historic Pasadena neighborhood of south Lake Avenue. Paying homage to the extraordinary agricultural bounty of California, The Arbour’s menu showcases relationships with sustainable local farms and purveyors.

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8. The Raymond Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3553)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 37 times today

Hello Friends,We look forward to welcoming you to The Raymond 1886. Please make reservations online or by calling the restaurant on 626-441-3136. If you have any special requests please note we will do our very best to accommodate however we cannot guarantee them. We have both outdoor seating in our wonderful patio spaces and indoor tables in the beautiful cottage and bar.Bar 1886 is open Sun-Thursday until 9pm and Friday - Saturday until 11pm. Walk-in welcome! Cheers,The Raymond 1886 Team

9. Magnolia House

4.5

Awesome(330)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 20 times today

Located in a 100-year-old Pasadena craftsman bungalow, Magnolia House is a hideaway for those in the know – unique cocktails and a small plate menu from around the world. Stop by for handcrafted drinks, a boutique selection of wines, and local craft beers on tap while the menu boasts market-driven selection of seasonal shareable plates.

10. Celestino

4.7

Exceptional(3537)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 25 times today

Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

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Carolyn
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and service. Cook was friendly and funny. Served and receptionist were friendly and professional. Also attentive. Thank you!
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Benihana - Santa Anita, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Arcadia
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Ebony
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Top tier experience 10/10 Customer service was great Food was beyond delicious Drinks nice & strong
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Le Grand PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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4.3
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Maria elenavip
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
great bubbly, sandwiches, desserts and tea; perfect service. Next time (there will definitely be a next time!) I would ask to keep the scones and add fruit (decrease the hard to dismiss desserts). thanks for a great bday photo! (servers are excellent photographers).
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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena
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4.7
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Jennifervip
Los Angeles •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I’ve been to Bar Chelou a few times but they have really hit their stride. The service was on point, the drinks were fun and delicious, and the food was incredible. Every dish had an unexpected twist, from the mini peperoncinis in the salad to the tang of peanut butter in the carrots to the umami in the tempura mushrooms, lovely surprises all around! And they coursed everything out beautifully and got us to the show at the Playhouse right on time, chef’s kiss!
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Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.8
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Cheena08
Los Angeles •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 7, 2024
Dined on 11/6/24. My husband was with me and my two kids. Our first time there. We ordered the happy hour oysters (12) and an order of the clams & mussels. Both fantastic! All 4 dinner entrees my family ordered were presented beautifully. Big portions and great flavor. Service was great. Many servers tended to us. Water never went dry. Enjoyed our experience. We will return.
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The Dive Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Oyster Bar• Temple City
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4.9

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. The Dive Oyster Bar

2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

3. Bar Chelou

4. Le Grand Pasadena

5. Benihana - Santa Anita, CA

6. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

7. The Arbour - Pasadena

8. The Raymond Restaurant

9. Magnolia House

10. Celestino

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