Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

4.6

1197 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Charming

Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 268-4177
Website
https://www.luminariasrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or planning a business event, we welcome you to Luminarias. Our experienced special events team is dedicated to making your next corporate event, wedding reception, quinceñera, social gathering or private party unforgettable.

Location
3500 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Neighborhood
Monterey Park
Cross street
Corporate Center Drive
Parking details
Luminarias offers complimentary valet parking as well as self-parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Day Four-Course Brunch Experience! $75
Dec 25, 2024 only
This Christmas, gift your loved ones a memorable get-together at Luminarias! We’ll be offering a festive Four-Course Brunch Menu featuring appetizers, salad, and desserts to share, plus a plated entrée just for you, like our signature French Toast or Fried Chicken & Waffles. Adults $75, Children $25, Bottomless Mimosas $30. *A la carte menu will not be available during Brunch.
NYE 4-Course Menu $80
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate NYE at Luminarias! Enjoy a Four Course Tasting Menu starting at 6:00pm for $80 per person, not including tax/gratuity. A la carte menu not offered. We'll also be throwing a party in our ballroom from 8:00pm - 12:00AM.

Popular dishes

Cute-Cumbre$8.00
Absolut Vodka, St-Germain, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil, Mint, Cucumber, Sparkling Win
One in a Melon$8.00
Patron Silver Tequila, Lime, Watermelon, a Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt, Mint, Dehydrated Lime
Rum Away with Me$8.00
Soul Cachaça, Passion Fruit, Coconut, Fresh Lime Juice, Filthy Maraschino Cherry
Old Fashioned$8.00
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Homemade Old-Fashioned Syrup, Orange Bitters, Filthy Cocktail Cherry
Dave's Margarita$8.00
Camarena Silver Tequila, Grand Marnier, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

Beer

Samuel Adams$4.00
(Seasonal)
Blue Moon$4.00
(Belgian White 5.4%)
Michelob Ultra$4.00
(Light Lager 4.2%)
Angel City$4.00
(IPA 6.1%)

Wines by the Glass

Benvolio, Prosecco, Friuli, ITA$7.00
Friuli, ITA
Pinot Grigio, Benvolio$7.00
Friuli, ITA
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria Private Bin$7.00
Marlborough, NZL
Sea Sun By Caymus, CA$7.00
CA
Rose, The Beach by Whispering Angel$7.00
Provence, FRA
Pinot Noir, Sea Sun by Caymus$7.00
CA
Cabernet, Hess Maverick Ranches$7.00
Paso Robles, CA
Red Blend, Conundrum by Caymus$7.00
CA

Bites

Zucchini Fritters$9.00
fried zucchini, nori serrano ranch
Chicken Mole Sliders$10.00
Sesame Seed Bun, Queso
Beef Birria Empanadas$9.00
corn masa, oaxaca cheese, pickled red onions, consommé
Guacamole$7.00
avocado, lime, cilantro, onions, cotija, chicharrónes
Grilled Oysters$10.00
garlic butter, parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon, chicharrónes crumble
Duck Fat Fries$8.00
roasted garlic, fine herbs
Chilled Oysters
East and west coast, ancho chili cocktail sauce, pink peppercorn & champagne mignonette
- EACH$2.00
- 1/2 DOZEN$11.00
Grilled Skewers
Mix and match your choice of Grilled Skewers marinated in ginger, garlic, soy and served with pickled red onions and chimichurri
- Steak $6.00
- Chicken $6.00
- Mushroom $6.00
- Harissa Shrimp $6.00
- Beeler's Bacon $6.00
- Your Choice of Four$22.00

What 1,197 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Gabriel Valley
Best Ambiance
San Gabriel Valley
Great for brunch
San Gabriel Valley
Hot spot
San Gabriel Valley
Great for outdoor dining
San Gabriel Valley
Romantic
San Gabriel Valley
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events offers stunning views, "amazing food," and a lively atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests enjoy the "beautiful ambiance" and commend the attentive service, especially during brunch. While some experiences vary, many highlight the delicious empanadas, cocktail creations, and the inviting patio, making it a worthwhile destination.

1,197 Reviews

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Cynthia
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food wasn’t so great. Small portions. Service wasn’t great.
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Hunnybunny626
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Luminares was great and the view is spectacular. It's been a while since my last visit but I was not disappointed. Food was great. I would like to see more breakfast brunch options. Sunday brunch is big in my friend group and we love options. Other than that everything was great.
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Armando
Baja California
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We got there on time to be seated 20 mins later. The services were alright. The person that took our order forgot an order for a person. By the end of our stay we still haven’t received an order. A person didn’t have the chance to eat. We left and eat else where. Will I got back, probably not.
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Jazmin
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant. We got lucky and were placed right next to the live latin jazz band. We got the view of LA, the sound of the band and the waiters were friendly. Food was also delicious. A very great night spent, celebrating my birthday there. I would recommend for a special event/date night.
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cherryll
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made reservations for a party of 5, and when we got there, we had to wait for two more people in our party for another 5-8 minutes. They couldn’t seat us unless our party is complete, which is totally understandable. We ordered a drinks and appetizers from their happy hour menu and they all did not disappoint. I loved all of it. Guacamole with chicharones, duck fat fries, grilled oysters, they even gave us the cornbread with infused butter (forgot what it’s called but it was so good!) On to our mains, I got the prime hanger steak and swapped to a 50/50 mash instead of the potato bravas. The steak was cooked to ny liking and I finished everything. The only downside to our dinner experience was the noise level. It was so noisy that we had to shout at each other to talk. It would probably be a good idea to get a table outside for less noise, but it was too cold for us to stay there.
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Norma
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I went there to celebrate our birthday's. As our first time there, the restaurant was very nice and elegant. The young man that took us to our table was friendly, made sure the heaters were on, and we were comfortable. We sat outside overlooking the city. The server Evan was friendly, and attentive (good customer service) - The food was delicious.
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Debbie
VIP
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Melissa was wonderful, great food and ambiance.
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Kristalyn
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We did the Thanksgiving experience and the prime rib was dry. They were only serving it as “medium” but it really was on the well done side.
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Wang
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Servers fighting over sections was kind of offputting
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Jerry
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving was fun celebrating it at this restaurant, would definitely do it again.
Luminarias Restaurant & Special EventsResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Jerry, We are glad you and your family had a nice Thanksgiving experience at Luminarias. We cannot wait to host you again!
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FAQs

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events is rated 4.6 stars by 1197 OpenTable diners.

Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

3500 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA 91754

Additional information

Cross street
Corporate Center Drive
Neighborhood
Monterey Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Luminarias offers complimentary valet parking as well as self-parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.luminariasrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(323) 268-4177
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or planning a business event, we welcome you to Luminarias. Our experienced special events team is dedicated to making your next corporate event, wedding reception, quinceñera, social gathering or private party unforgettable.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

Make a reservation

Additional information

Gift card

Christmas Day Four-Course Brunch Experience! $75

NYE 4-Course Menu $80

Steak

Chicken

Chicken Skewer

WELL DRINKS

VODKA$5.00

GIN$5.00

RUM$5.00

TEQUILA$5.00

BOURBON$5.00

WHISKEY$5.00

Cocktails

Cute-Cumbre$8.00

One in a Melon$8.00

Rum Away with Me$8.00

Old Fashioned$8.00

Dave's Margarita$8.00

Beer

Samuel Adams$4.00

Blue Moon$4.00

Michelob Ultra$4.00

Angel City$4.00

Wines by the Glass

Benvolio, Prosecco, Friuli, ITA$7.00

Pinot Grigio, Benvolio$7.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria Private Bin$7.00

Sea Sun By Caymus, CA$7.00

Rose, The Beach by Whispering Angel$7.00

Pinot Noir, Sea Sun by Caymus$7.00

Cabernet, Hess Maverick Ranches$7.00

Red Blend, Conundrum by Caymus$7.00

Bites

Zucchini Fritters$9.00

Chicken Mole Sliders$10.00

Beef Birria Empanadas$9.00

Guacamole$7.00

Grilled Oysters$10.00

Duck Fat Fries$8.00

Chilled Oysters

Grilled Skewers

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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