Best Historic Restaurants in Pasadena

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Eden Garden Bar and Grill

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Pasadena

Located in the heart of Pasadena, Eden Garden Bar and Grill offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a wonderful atmosphere.

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2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1340)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 48 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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3. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2076)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 64 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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4. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2046)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • South Pasadena

Booked 49 times today

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.

5. Shiro Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1602)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 14 times today

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

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6. Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

4.2

Awesome(168)

Price: Moderate

• French American • Pasadena

Booked 1 time today

We serve a modern French and Italian European cuisine featuring exceptional vegetarian, seafood, poultry and grass fed steak selections. We also invite you to come relax and enjoy appetizers in our Wine and oyster bar. For dessert, we offer unique house made pastries that are as delicious as artistic to the eye..There is truly something to please every palate and conscious eating choices.Please visit us for Dinner,High Tea, Lunch or Brunch at our beautiful and charming historical Pasadena venue. Madeline Garden is newly reimagined and decorated to create an elegant yet comfortable dining experience. .

7. Radhika

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • South Pasadena

Specializing in modern Indian cuisine, Radhika Restaurant offers a classy and sophisticated dining area for Pasadena locals and visitors. Radhika opened its doors to the California locals in 1995 and has been serving authentic Indian food with a modern twist ever since. The newest location in Pasadena is located on the Gold Line, nestled within historic architecture. It features its own exotic menu options, as well as a new wine lounge, which includes a full bar.Radhika's menu includes a variety of dishes that are authentic but include a more modern flair. Some of the more popular items include Punjabi tacos and vegetable tempura. The salmon kabab and lamb shank are also featured on the menu. For those who can't stay and enjoy a meal in the dining room, online ordering is also available.

8. Mrs. Fish

4.5

Awesome(1680)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

A truly unique dining and cocktail experience nestled below the main level of the historic Pershing Square Building, in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Mrs. Fish is a subterranean Japanese restaurant lounge providing the perfect gathering place for after-work libations, pre-theater bites or full dining experiences. *Walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with ID*Valet Parking is offered Tuesday – Saturday for $13.00 Cash, $14 Credit Card. *Our Dress Code is Upscale Casual preferred. Presentable shirts, jeans, or shorts are acceptable.*We advise guests to arrive at the time of reservation to Check-in for table. We have a 15 minute grace period if guests are running late. The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 6 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

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9. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.7

Exceptional(3092)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.

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10. The Biltmore Los Angeles

4.3

Awesome(127)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

History, luxury and opulence seamlessly intertwine at The Biltmore Los Angeles, setting the stage for unforgettable dining experiences. Discover why locals and guests love one of downtown L.A.’s favorite historic watering holes, Gallery Bar & Grill, where carved angels elegantly grace the granite bar. Enjoy wine, beer and unforgettable cocktails. Sample light fare and classic bar eats at our nostalgic Gallery Bar & Grill with its comfortable couches and memorabilia-filled cabinets.Enjoy live music every second and last Saturday from 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

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JuneVIP
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The truffle ravioli appetizer is fantastic (it's not on the menu but almost always a special.)
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Shiro RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.8
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Daniel
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great good. Server was nice and friendly. This place has good vibe. Definitely recommend to others especially the sea bass and duck
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The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.7
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Catherine
Orange County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
10 out of 10 experience. Highly recommend! We enjoyed an absolutely lovely setting on the terrace with attentive, friendly service. Delicious and beautifully prepared sandwiches and exquisite desserts! We enjoyed the upgraded Huntington Tea which included Prosecco, a lobster roll and a sumptuous little chocolate, cherry dessert. Everything came together beautifully for an absolutely lovely experience. We will definitely return.
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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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Cynthia
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fourth time coming here, it was my best friends birthday so we were celebrating! Waited a little over 10 mins for someone to help our table, ordered flights and appetizers which was overall excellent! Deviled eggs and spinach artichoke dip is always a must here. I personally had the southern fried chicken with brisket and it was delicious! Got my cream corn and Mac n cheese for my sides and they never disappoint. Ordered a cornbread to go but it was a little dry :( , our waitress was the best and they even gave us a cornbread as complimentary for attending us late. Thank you , we’ll be back!
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Gus's BBQ - South PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• South Pasadena
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4.7
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MARINAVIP
Los Angeles •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
We love it wonderful atmosphere and yummy food and a great service
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Eden Garden Bar and GrillPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Pasadena
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4.4

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Eden Garden Bar and Grill

2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

3. The Arbour - Pasadena

4. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

5. Shiro Restaurant

6. Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

7. Radhika

8. Mrs. Fish

9. Redbird - Los Angeles

10. The Biltmore Los Angeles

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