Best Fun Restaurants in South Pasadena

193 restaurants available nearby

1. Aro Latin

4.1

Excellent(21)

Price: Moderate

• South American • South Pasadena

Booked 3 times today

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

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2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1279)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 97 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(430)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 41 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. Dunsmoor

4.9

Exceptional(930)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 73 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.

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5. The Raymond Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 62 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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6. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(162)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 38 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. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.5

Awesome(163)

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.

8. Le Grand Pasadena

4.3

Awesome(57)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 51 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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9. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2054)

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. No Comment

4.3

Awesome(102)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Pasadena

Booked 2 times today

A fusion of Mediterranean & Japanese Flare, Chef Edgar Ramos, has adapted the technique of joining these two culinary forces. Bringing forth innovative flavor combinations and unique menu offerings, such as the delectable Wagyu A5 Bites, topped with Sturgeon Caviar, Citrus Soy, Robatayaki Skewers, and our melt in your mouth 41 Day Dry-Aged Tomahawk. Hand crafted cocktails, decadent show stopping desserts, and live entertainment Thursday - Saturday nights, No Comment is Pasadena's newest and hottest resident.

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Yoni
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Genuinely lovely time at Dunsmoor! Will absolutely go back for more drinks and southern hospitality. Food was delicious and full of flavor.
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DunsmoorPrice: Very Expensive• American• Eagle Rock
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4.9
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Maria elenavip
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 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 3 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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Melinda
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was amazing! The K-Town chicken wings are a must, as well as the bread and butter. The mac n cheese was piping hot and everyone enjoyed their meal! Our server (I think his name was Randy) was AWESOME!! He is also there for Sunday brunch.
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The Raymond RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.6
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Jhoannavip
Los Angeles •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 Sept 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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193 restaurants available nearby

1. Aro Latin

2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

3. Bar Chelou

4. Dunsmoor

5. The Raymond Restaurant

6. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

7. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

8. Le Grand Pasadena

9. The Arbour - Pasadena

10. No Comment

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