Restaurants near Besse Park

66 restaurants available nearby

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1. El Torito - Pasadena

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Pasadena

Booked 9 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1291)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 79 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(2059)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 51 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.

4. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(432)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 45 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.

5. Le Grand Pasadena

4.3

Awesome(64)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 45 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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6. The Raymond Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3559)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 50 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

7. Celestino

4.7

Exceptional(3537)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 35 times today

Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

8. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(169)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Pasadena

Booked 35 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.

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9. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(167)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 42 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.

10. The Derby

4.8

Exceptional(4291)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Arcadia

Booked 55 times today

The Derby is more than a restaurant. Established in 1922, it has been family owned and operated since 1951. It is a grand museum showcasing some of horse racing’s greatest moments. Diners are invited to take a break from the rush of modern life and travel back to the time of George Woolf, Seabiscuit, and relive the excitement of “The Race of the Century”. We excel in offering the best meat and fresh seafood hand selected by our longtime executive chef that would delight even the most discriminating of taste. Some of the menu highlights include the Bacon Wrapped Filet, Delmonico New York, Prime Rib and Shrimp Scampi. We offer a wide selection of wines by the bottle and by the glass. Relax and enjoy a delicious meal in one of our iconic red leather booths, take in a beautiful evening on our terrace, or watch a sporting event in our bar and lounge. Dining at The Derby can only be compared to the feeling of holding the winning ticket when you smile and know that you made the right choice!

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Elizabeth
Baltimore / Maryland •14 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The loveliest and kindest restaurant staff! Excellent food, wonderfully relaxed atmosphere, elegant decor, and they were very willing to accommodate the menu for kids. Great drinks, too. Giant pasta portions, so we didn’t make it to dessert, but we’ll plan better for next time!
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The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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Philip
Los Angeles •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service, comfortable seating, food met expectations. Had trouble paying with the InKind app, which rejected the first two credit cards I tried to use with it. The third credit card I tried worked. I found the InKind app more of a nuisance than a convenience.
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El Torito - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Pasadena
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Ephraim
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time to dine in to this restaurant. 1.Impressed by the ambiance of the place. 2.Food delicious 3.Hosts servers were great 4.Good for hosting friends, family and guests
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Le Grand PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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4.3
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Charles
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great place for innovative small plates and good wines.
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Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.8
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STACY
Los Angeles •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Yasmine was excellent as was Brian who was very accommodating
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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena
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1. El Torito - Pasadena

2. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

3. The Arbour - Pasadena

4. Bar Chelou

5. Le Grand Pasadena

6. The Raymond Restaurant

7. Celestino

8. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

9. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

10. The Derby

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