Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Los Angeles

Restaurants near Besse Park

Price
Cuisine
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

68 restaurants available nearby

A photo of El Torito - Pasadena restaurant
1. El Torito - Pasadena
4.1
Excellent(259)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pasadena
Booked 13 times today
The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.
A photo of The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room restaurant
2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room
4.7
Exceptional(1366)
Price: Very Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena
Booked 55 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
A photo of The Arbour - Pasadena restaurant
3. The Arbour - Pasadena
4.7
Exceptional(2091)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Pasadena
Booked 45 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.
A photo of Bar Chelou restaurant
4. Bar Chelou
4.8
Exceptional(463)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French • Pasadena
Booked 44 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.
A photo of Le Grand Pasadena restaurant
5. Le Grand Pasadena
4.1
Excellent(110)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pasadena
Booked 37 times today
Craving something extraordinary?Le Grand Restaurant brings bold flavors and unforgettable moments with our new menu featuring American Tapas—classic American dishes crafted in a tapas style starting at just $5 per plate. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, these small plates are packed with flavor and value.For true indulgence, try our Unlimited Tapas Experience for $49 per person and enjoy endless servings of our chef’s creations. Pair it with the Unlimited Cocktail Experience for $27, offering expertly crafted drinks to complement every bite.Prefer something heartier? Explore our entrée selection, featuring larger, meal-sized portions perfect for satisfying any appetite. Don’t miss our Signature Creekstone Farms Ribeye Platter—a premium 16 oz cut served with roasted potatoes, caramelized carrots, cauliflower, creamy mushroom sauce, and peppercorn-parmesan butter.Le Grand is where great value meets bold flavor. Join us today for an extraordinary dining experience!
A photo of Celestino restaurant
6. Celestino
4.6
Exceptional(3598)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 61 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.
A photo of The Raymond Restaurant restaurant
7. The Raymond Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3594)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pasadena
Booked 67 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
A photo of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery restaurant
8. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
4.7
Exceptional(188)
Price: Expensive
• American • Pasadena
Booked 44 times today
Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions. With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers. Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.
A photo of Magnolia House restaurant
9. Magnolia House
4.7
Exceptional(344)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Pasadena
Booked 46 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.
A photo of The Derby restaurant
10. The Derby
4.8
Exceptional(4362)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Arcadia
Booked 104 times today
The Derby is more than a restaurant. Established in 1922, it has been family owned and operated since 1951. It is a grand museum showcasing some of horse racing’s greatest moments. Diners are invited to take a break from the rush of modern life and travel back to the time of George Woolf, Seabiscuit, and relive the excitement of “The Race of the Century”. We excel in offering the best meat and fresh seafood hand selected by our longtime executive chef that would delight even the most discriminating of taste. Some of the menu highlights include the Bacon Wrapped Filet, Delmonico New York, Prime Rib and Shrimp Scampi. We offer a wide selection of wines by the bottle and by the glass. Relax and enjoy a delicious meal in one of our iconic red leather booths, take in a beautiful evening on our terrace, or watch a sporting event in our bar and lounge. Dining at The Derby can only be compared to the feeling of holding the winning ticket when you smile and know that you made the right choice!

Dining near Besse Park at a glance

Updated on

Most popular restaurant

popular restaurant

The Derby

4.8

View restaurant

Discover local gems

Exceptional reviews
Search top-rated restaurants

Most popular cuisine

popular cuisine

Japanese

Search Japanese restaurants

Average check amount

$30 and under
Search in this price range

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Armine
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I had an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was perfect. It was calm and relaxing, with no sense of rush—just pure enjoyment. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience!
    More info
    The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
    •
    4.7
  • FranklinVIP
    Los Angeles •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    After the ending of the 25$ tapa deal and the recent fire near Pasadena, the restaurant is pretty empty. Though Chandra and Jessy have been helpful to make sure we got to celebrate my parents anniversary. Food could have been better and a bit on the pricey side and tapas portion were just right. If I came back I think I would just stick to the unlimited tapas instead of ordering a la carte since it came up roughly the same at the end. Will give them a try once more but will wait for the next promo.
    More info
    Le Grand PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
    •
    4.1
  • ErikVIP
    Los Angeles •215 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Always the best margaritas! The Birria tacos were fantastic.
    More info
    El Torito - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Pasadena
    •
    4.1
  • JillVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •58 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 16, 2025
    Lovely tea menu and wonderful service. The rooms are beautiful. Such a special treat!!!
    More info
    The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena
    •
    4.7
  • StephenVIP
    Los Angeles •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 14, 2025
    Been waiting to try this restaurant for more than a year, and now I understand why this place always makes every list for best restaurants in Pasadena. It’s larger than I thought it would be, and the decor is understated yet classy—perfect vibe for a modern brasserie. The service was very friendly and unpretentious. We tried the carrots, as reviewers always rave about them, and they did not disappoint. There are lots of delicious shareable dishes on the menu, most of which are vegetarian-friendly. Everything was flavored beautifully. I had the trout for my entree. I’m not usually a big fan of that fish, but here it was excellent. Highly recommended!
    More info
    Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
    •
    4.8

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo