Restaurants near Busch Gardens

68 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 18 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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2. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 10 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.

3. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4093)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 13 times today

We are open and happy to serve the community during this time. With over 30 years serving up crave worthy food, craft coktails, extensive wine lists and personalized service, we invite you to come dine on our newly renovated patio, bustling main dining rooms, sleek lounge or order our takeout. In Italian, Mi Piace means - I like it; and the Mi Piace Team will make sure you love it at this award-winning restaurant. Mi Piace is the perfect spot to enjoy an intimate dinner, lively lunch, or festive brunch. We take pride in our product and service provided and look forward to having you as our guest in what we call 'home'.

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4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1362)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 44 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

5. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(460)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 10 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.

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6. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2090)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 34 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.

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7. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.5

Awesome(3206)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 1 time today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

8. Gale's

4.7

Exceptional(3358)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 23 times today

Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.

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9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(4034)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 14 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. Fleming's Steakhouse - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(1448)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 29 times today

Your Pasadena Fleming's is conveniently located on the corner of Marengo and Colorado Boulevard. Fleming's in Pasadena is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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EricVIP
Los Angeles •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
An institution, the best. Always generous and better than it needs to be.
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Mi PiacePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time to this restaurant but will for sure not the last. Food was fresh and tasty. Favorite dishes are pork chop and duck, I’m drooling already talking about it
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Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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Myron
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
New menu is a huge improvement - I found 4-5 entrees that I could eat and enjoy, not just 1 or 2 like before. They cater specifically to the Cale-Baby Field Greens croud, but there were sufficient items for those of us who like just normal food to have a good choice.
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True Food Kitchen - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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Kathleen
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
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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Stephen
Hawaii •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Excellent food and service. The Benny is the best and my wife really enjoyed the grits.
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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1. The Raymond Restaurant

2. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

3. Mi Piace

4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

5. Bar Chelou

6. The Arbour - Pasadena

7. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

8. Gale's

9. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pasadena

10. Fleming's Steakhouse - Pasadena

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