Restaurants near South Pasadena Historic Museum

64 restaurants available nearby

1. Radhika

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • South Pasadena

Specializing in modern Indian cuisine, Radhika Restaurant offers a classy and sophisticated dining area for Pasadena locals and visitors. Radhika opened its doors to the California locals in 1995 and has been serving authentic Indian food with a modern twist ever since. The newest location in Pasadena is located on the Gold Line, nestled within historic architecture. It features its own exotic menu options, as well as a new wine lounge, which includes a full bar.Radhika's menu includes a variety of dishes that are authentic but include a more modern flair. Some of the more popular items include Punjabi tacos and vegetable tempura. The salmon kabab and lamb shank are also featured on the menu. For those who can't stay and enjoy a meal in the dining room, online ordering is also available.

2. Aro Latin

4.1

Excellent(21)

Price: Moderate

• South American • South Pasadena

Booked 2 times today

Aro Latin is a contemporary restaurant that serves authentic Pan-Latin cuisine and curated handcrafted cocktails.

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3. The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(3594)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 73 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

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4. 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

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5. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2051)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • South Pasadena

Booked 44 times today

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.

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6. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 45 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.

7. Dunsmoor

4.8

Exceptional(967)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 106 times today

Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.

8. Shiro Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1603)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 29 times today

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

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9. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2091)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 47 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.

10. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(463)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 48 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.

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Stephy
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Gus’s BBQ never disappoints. Consistently best baby back ribs in town! Sides: mash garlic potatoes, coleslaw, mac&cheese and creamed corn YUM. Service ALWAYS attentive, friendly and expedient. Hubby had the trifecta: Jalapeño sausage, brick chicken and pulled pork. All DELISH!
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Gus's BBQ - South PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• South Pasadena
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4.7
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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!!!
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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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Neil
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 16, 2025
Amazing food, ambiance, and service. I will be back
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The Raymond RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.5
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JhoannaVIP
Los Angeles •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 29, 2024
We went to Aro Latin before the UCLA game at the Rose Bowl. The tacos were so delicious, we had to order another round. Margaritas were amazing. Staff was incredibly friendly. Will definitely go back!
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Aro LatinPrice: Moderate• South American• South Pasadena
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4.1
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Steve
Los Angeles •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 11, 2024
We’ve eaten here before but this time the food wasn’t up to par. Would not go back.
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RadhikaPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• South Pasadena
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4.5

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64 restaurants available nearby

1. Radhika

2. Aro Latin

3. The Raymond Restaurant

4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

5. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

6. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

7. Dunsmoor

8. Shiro Restaurant

9. The Arbour - Pasadena

10. Bar Chelou

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