Best Seasonal Restaurants in South Pasadena

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

DowntownEast LAHollywoodPasadenaSan Fernando Valley / ValenciaSan Gabriel Valley

Neighborhoods

ArcadiaArts DistrictDowntownEagle RockEast HollywoodEast Los Angeles

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

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Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

90 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Raymond Restaurant restaurant

1. The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(3598)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 43 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 The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room restaurant

2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1379)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 138 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(2098)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 37 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.

4. Dunsmoor

4.8

Exceptional(982)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 63 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.

A photo of Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery restaurant

5. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.6

Exceptional(193)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 29 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 The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena restaurant

6. The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena

4.3

Awesome(754)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Pasadena

Booked 7 times today

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles with live entertainment. Enjoy a seasonal menu including mouthwatering sandwiches, baked scones, scrumptious sweets and a flavorful array of tea selections. Delicious Gluten-free and Vegan menus available. Please include the number of adults (and if they have any dietary allergies) and number of kids (and if they have any dietary allergies) in your reservation notes to enable us to best prepare for a seamless experience.Offered Thursday-Friday 11am-3pm (live pianist) & Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm (live harpist).Our grace period for reservations is 15 minutes.20% Gratuity will be included in all final Afternoon Tea experiences; all prices exclude tax.Parking $15 with Afternoon Tea validation.

7. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(225)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Pasadena

Booked 30 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.

A photo of The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena restaurant

8. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(1381)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 26 times today

The Terrace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a California bistro-style menu comprised of the freshest seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

A photo of Henry Parson's Project restaurant

9. Henry Parson's Project

4.8

Exceptional(221)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Pasadena's premier pop up. At Henry Parsons Project you will find a diverse and often changing menu of comforting food, focused on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We lean a bit Southern, sprinkle in global influences, and serve in a warm and welcoming space. Follow us on Instagram and visit our website for the next Project open dates.We look forward to feeding you soon!Cajun Signature Dishes Include: Parsons Shrimp & Grits, Crawfish Etouffee, Gumbo, and BiscuitsLocated just south of Old Town Pasadena on Arroyo Parkway with a large parking lot in front.OUTDOOR VERANDA & INDOOR DINING: (When open) Fridays & Saturdays 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sundays 5:30pm - 9:00pm

10. Le Grand Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(118)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 24 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!

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MaryVIP
Los Angeles •74 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful dinner after coming back from the symphony. Sara is a great server. Ambience is great. Drinks and dinner (we had The Artichoke) were outstanding. Another very enjoyable time at The Raymond!
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The Raymond RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.5
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Christine
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food and service. It was a very busy Saturday night but we were seated right away and did not have to wait long for our food.
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The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.7
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Saul
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
love agnes as always. took a little while to have our order taken and to get refills on our drinks but it was a busy night
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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4.6
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Daniel
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service is A1 staff is super friendly and helpful. Dishes were all delicious and well priced. Would definitely recommend to try!
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DunsmoorPrice: Very Expensive• American• Eagle Rock
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4.8
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Jenny
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server, Yasmine, was absolutely phenomenal. My friend and I look forward to tea at the Huntington Library every time, but it was made significantly better having Yasmine. She was so attentive and personable; it felt like she was celebrating with us. The food was delicious! Some standouts were the Lamb sandwich, the cucumber, and the truffle mushroom (an accommodation for my friend’s shellfish allergy). We’ve tried many teas across LA, but the Huntington’s is #1.
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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena
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4.7