The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

3591 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 63 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dessert, Californian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 441-3136
Website
http://www.theraymond1886.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Adan Sanchez
Private party facilities
The Raymond restaurant offers an elegant setting for your special event. For all inquiries please fill out an event request form on our website at theraymond.com

Location
1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
Area
Pasadena
Cross Street
S. Fair Oaks Ave. & Columbia St.
Parking details
The Raymond offers valet parking Friday through Sunday ($8). There is ample street parking on South Fair Oaks Avenue and a private parking lot adjacent to the restaurant when valet service is not being offered.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

New Year's Eve At The Raymond 1886
US$145.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year's Eve at The Raymond 1886! We have created a one of a kind dining experience, featuring exquisite dishes and decadent drinks. Join us as we toast to new beginnings in an atmosphere of fun and style. Reserve your seat for an unforgettable night of culinary delights and festive ambiance in Pasadena. Cheers to a memorable New Year's Eve at The Raymond 1886.
25% off all wine bottles
Multiple dates available
Come in on Wednesday and order ANY bottle of wine (Yep, Opus too) and get 25% off the list price.
Night Cap at 1886
Multiple dates available
Come join us at 1886 for our extended weekend bar service. Open till 11 pm - Make a reservation, or walk-ins are highly encouraged. *Food Service Not Available after 9:30pm*

Offers

Happy Hour is BACK!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 16:00 - 18:00,Thu - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
Join us Tuesday through Friday from 4-6pm for some wonderful food and exception cocktails. Oh and housemade sangria! Enjoy some time on our lovely patios or in the well appointed bar.

Popular dishes

Bread & ButterUS$8.00
artisan baguette, house made sweet and savory butters
Harissa Marinated OlivesUS$15.00
five olive blend, preserved lemon, bay laurel
Endive Salad 1992US$16.00
endives, roquefort, candied walnuts, pickled shallot, campagne vinaigrette
ShishitosUS$17.00
nuevo tonnato sauce, wild furikake crunch
Little GemUS$18.00
heirloom tomatoes, easter radishes, pea tendrils, roasted pepitas, buttermilk dressing
Ahi PokeUS$22.00
avocado, cherry tomato, green onion, sesame seeds, cilantro jalapeno crema, blue corn chips
Tempura MaitakeUS$15.00
whole fried mushroom, lemon, calabrian chili aioli
Octopus TostaditasUS$24.00
fried octopus, avocado, chipotle purée, tapioca pearls pickled fresnos, pickled shallots
Sweet Corn SoupUS$12.00
cornbread croutons, basil essence, micro basil

Entrées

Sea Bass US$38.00
roasted piquillo puree, lentils, mediterranean tomato-fennel salad
Day Boat ScallopsUS$38.00
3 pan roasted jumbo scallops, sweet corn succotash, corn sprouts
Portobello MushroomUS$28.00
watermelon radish, homemade cashew cream, mushroom demi
Mary's Chicken US$32.00
potato puree, seasonal vegetables, champagne honey cipollini onions, jus
Filet of RibeyeUS$42.00
8oz filet, broccolini, fingerling potatoes, duxelles bordelaise sauce
Steak FritesUS$42.00
8o center cut kobe picanha, peppercorn sauce, french fries
Pasta BologneseUS$32.00
beef and veal ragu, orecchietta pasta, roasted cherry tomato, aged parmesan

Sides

ElosteUS$14.00
sweet corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, jalapeno, tajin
CauliniUS$14.00
sprouting cauliflower, brown butter, caper-raisin salsa, pickled peppers
BroccoliniUS$13.00
char-grilled, olive oil, lemon
Brussel SproutsUS$14.00
flavors of caesar salad, garum emulsion, pangratatto, cotija cheese
Yukon Gold Mashed PotatoesUS$12.00
yukon gold potatoes, cultured butter, chives
French FriesUS$10.00
served with Raymond house made ketchup
Dynamite TotsUS$12.00
crispy tater tots, ebi mayo sauce, eel sauce, sesame seeds

Desserts

Pear TartUS$13.00
caramel sauce, chantilly
Crème BruleeUS$13.00
vanilla custard, tahitian vanilla bean, homemade cookies
Pot de Cream US$13.00
cinnamon sugar cigar, chantilly
Ice Cream or Sobet
seasonal flavors

What 3,591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Pasadena
Great for brunch
Pasadena
Great for outdoor dining
Pasadena
Romantic
Pasadena
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Raymond Restaurant offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its cozy ambiance reminiscent of an old home, it features creative dishes like scallops and short ribs. The outdoor patio is "beautiful," perfect for special occasions. While service can be inconsistent at times, positive experiences often highlight attentive staff and delicious cocktails.

3,591 Reviews

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William
Orange County
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A terrific restaurant that we have visited over the years. Great service beautiful setting.
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Erin
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Went for Christmas Eve dinner and it was a terrible experience. From the start, they were over 30 minutes late in seating us. The service was slow and the food was terrible. One of the mains was a prime rib and when it came out, it was a totally different cut of meat. They didn’t warn us that they were out and tried to pass it off like we wouldn’t notice. The steak they did bring out was dry and overcooked. There was a tuna crudo that tasted exclusively of orange peel. There were also multiple other items that they were out of that they didn’t tell us ahead of bringing out the food. It just seemed like they were hoping we wouldn’t notice all of these issues. It cost about $150 pp and it was not worth the money at all. I would not go back to this restaurant.
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Mary
VIP
Los Angeles
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We spent our third consecutive Christmas Eve at The Raymond having a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner with carolers dressed in period garb singing Christmas carols throughout the eating areas. Despite how busy the evening was, we felt relaxed, unrushed, and the ambiance the service were great, the food was excellent, and the ambiance exceptional. Love The Raymond for its charm and history. Always cozy and intimate.
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Stephanie
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food came out too fast, we felt rushed. We selected a bottle of wine which they were out of we selected a second bottle and again hey were out. Third bottle they had. They ran out of the vegetable side we ordered. The food was just Ok not wonderful as we had hoped and had had in the past. They were out of deserts but had 2 orders of a butter cake left which they gave us. When we went to the bar at 9pm for an after dinner cocktail, we were told after ordering cocktails that the bar had stopped serving at 8:45. Just not the experience we were hoping for or have had on past occasions.
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Steven
Los Angeles
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I didn’t have a terrible experience, but it also wasn’t great. What was really disappointing was the food. It lacked flavor. It was very basic and bland. For the price I paid, I expected to be wowed and amazing but it was just okay. Very underwhelming.
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Jury
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice dinner and ambiance. Short rib, calamari and tiramisu - great combo.
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Daniela
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a nice brunch! We were seated out by the fireplace and it was perfect. Food was great, service was great, ambiance - so festive! Highlight of the season.
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Nick
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The craft cocktails were amazing. Food was tasty. A little loud, but such a cool place.
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Jesse
Central Coast
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and the ambience at the Raymond is always amazing. The service was good as well. The only thing that we are incredibly disappointed about was that when we made our reservation on OpenTable, we put in the notes some requests regarding it being our post-wedding dinner; inquiring if there was anything special that could be done or if there was a special seated area we could request. When we arrived, no one acknowledged or even knew that we were there for a special event or that we made some requests. Not even a dessert comped for the bride and groom with $1,000 bill. I would suggest if you have any special request to call the restaurant separately rather than relying on the note section on OpenTable. Also, don’t order the scallops. It was $45 for 3 very small scallops! I needed to order another 2 sides because I was still hungry.
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Cathy
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic waiter, who added to our dining experience so very much!!
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FAQs

The Raymond Restaurant offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Raymond Restaurant also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 441-3136.

The Raymond Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 3591 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 63 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
S. Fair Oaks Ave. & Columbia St.
Area
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dessert, Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Raymond offers valet parking Friday through Sunday ($8). There is ample street parking on South Fair Oaks Avenue and a private parking lot adjacent to the restaurant when valet service is not being offered.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adan Sanchez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.theraymond1886.com/
Phone number
(626) 441-3136
Private party facilities
The Raymond restaurant offers an elegant setting for your special event. For all inquiries please fill out an event request form on our website at theraymond.com

The Raymond Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

New Year's Eve At The Raymond 1886

25% off all wine bottles

Night Cap at 1886

Happy Hour is BACK!

Mary's Chicken

Sea Bass

Day Boat Scallops

Starters

Bread & ButterUS$8.00

Harissa Marinated OlivesUS$15.00

Endive Salad 1992US$16.00

ShishitosUS$17.00

Little GemUS$18.00

Ahi PokeUS$22.00

Tempura MaitakeUS$15.00

Octopus TostaditasUS$24.00

Sweet Corn SoupUS$12.00

Entrées

Sea Bass US$38.00

Day Boat ScallopsUS$38.00

Portobello MushroomUS$28.00

Mary's Chicken US$32.00

Filet of RibeyeUS$42.00

Steak FritesUS$42.00

Pasta BologneseUS$32.00

Sides

ElosteUS$14.00

CauliniUS$14.00

BroccoliniUS$13.00

Brussel SproutsUS$14.00

Yukon Gold Mashed PotatoesUS$12.00

French FriesUS$10.00

Dynamite TotsUS$12.00

Desserts

Pear TartUS$13.00

Crème BruleeUS$13.00

Pot de Cream US$13.00

Ice Cream or Sobet

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Raymond Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Raymond Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is The Raymond Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information