Best Cozy Restaurants in South Pasadena

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1. The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 64 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

2. Magnolia House

4.5

Awesome(343)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 45 times today

Located in a 100-year-old Pasadena craftsman bungalow, Magnolia House is a hideaway for those in the know – unique cocktails and a small plate menu from around the world. Stop by for handcrafted drinks, a boutique selection of wines, and local craft beers on tap while the menu boasts market-driven selection of seasonal shareable plates.

3. Dunsmoor

4.8

Exceptional(962)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 135 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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4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1356)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 144 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. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 31 times today

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

6. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(458)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 46 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.

7. Le Grand Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(102)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 55 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!

8. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4091)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 65 times today

Mi Piace, a cozy Italian restaurant in Pasadena, is praised for its 'light and cheerful' ambiance. With 'welcoming' and 'friendly' staff, the restaurant exudes a warm, 'comforting' atmosphere. Reviewers love the 'realistic Italian Romantic' setting, the 'huge menu' and the 'outstanding' service. It's a 'perfect spot' for 'intimate dinners' and 'festive brunches' and is often described as 'feeling comforting and not to fancy'.

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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(4033)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 68 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Pasadena, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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10. Pez Coastal Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(62)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pasadena

Booked 19 times today

Executive Chef & Proprietor Bret Thompson, with a rich culinary background spanning prestigious establishments in the U.S. and abroad, brings his expertise to Pez Coastal Kitchen. Joined by his wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, they have left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles dining scene with their previous ventures, including the beloved Pez Cantina and LA Burrito Co. in Montebello, but at Pez Coastal Kitchen,Chef Bret’s focus shifts to innovative techniques such as curing, smoking, and specialized dry-aging of seafood which will be a distinctive feature.The menu at Pez Coastal Kitchen reflects our culinary team's commitment to excellence, offering a tantalizing array of appetizers, chilled seafood, crudos, family-style entrees, exceptional sides, and innovative desserts. From Chilled Beets with hazelnuts to Whole Fried Fish and decadent desserts like Warm Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cake, each dish is crafted with precision and creativity.

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FrankVIP
Los Angeles •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A very pleasant tea, in beautiful rooms, in a comfortable and welcoming setting. The teas the selves are excellent and the tea sandwiches, scones and tarts all delicious and of great quality. Warm and very accommodating service. Nice value too.
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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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Kathleen
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our first time there and it was great setting, food and service. We’ll definitely go back often. Live that is an old Craftsman style house and the patios. Thx for a special evening.
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The Raymond RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.5
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Bank
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hands down, the best! Incredibly impressed. I’ll be talking about this place to everyone tomorrow..🤣 So good! We had the albacore, scallops, pork chop….damn!!!! And the chocolate cake w two scoops of ice cream for dessert. Everything was on another level!
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DunsmoorPrice: Very Expensive• American• Eagle Rock
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4.8
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Melanie
Houston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went there after the Rose bowl because it was close to the stadium. We had several of the shareable dishes and each got a burger. Very good food. We were also there on wine Wednesday so we got a half price bottle of wine. Good stuff.
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Magnolia HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.5
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Ann
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
My husband and I had Christmas Day breakfast there as it was included as a special for staying the night at the Langham. Customer service was outstanding as everyone was attentive and courteous. The food was good and hit the spot for breakfast. I did wish there was more combination plates so that the items I wanted didn't need to be added. There was an all you can eat brunch option but I was afraid I couldn't eat that much and it wasn't worth the $59 for me. Very much a family atmosphere in the restaurant which was fine. The view of the hotel and pool was nice and the restaurant was beautiful as everything at the Langham was just amazing. We would definitely come back to have a nice meal.
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The Terrace at The Langham, PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.6

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1. The Raymond Restaurant

2. Magnolia House

3. Dunsmoor

4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

5. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

6. Bar Chelou

7. Le Grand Pasadena

8. Mi Piace

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pasadena

10. Pez Coastal Kitchen

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