Best Fun Restaurants in South Pasadena

194 restaurants available nearby

1. Aro Latin

4.1

Excellent(21)

Price: Moderate

• South American • South Pasadena

Aro Latin is a contemporary restaurant that serves authentic Pan-Latin cuisine and curated handcrafted cocktails.

2. Dunsmoor

4.8

Exceptional(962)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 132 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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3. The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(3595)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 63 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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4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1356)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 145 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. Le Grand Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(102)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 53 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. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 55 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.

7. 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.

8. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(206)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Pasadena

Booked 41 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.

9. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4091)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 65 times today

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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10. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

4.1

Excellent(976)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Pasadena

Booked 91 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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Theresa
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a reservation for 15 guest and everything from the food plus the service was outstanding. Our waitress was the best!! She was very attentive to all my guest. Multiple of my guest was already planning to come back. Thank you for the amazing experience!!
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Le Grand PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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4.1
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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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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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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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JhoannaVIP
Los Angeles •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 29, 2024
We went to Aro Latin before the UCLA game at the Rose Bowl. The tacos were so delicious, we had to order another round. Margaritas were amazing. Staff was incredibly friendly. Will definitely go back!
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Aro LatinPrice: Moderate• South American• South Pasadena
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4.1

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194 restaurants available nearby

1. Aro Latin

2. Dunsmoor

3. The Raymond Restaurant

4. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

5. Le Grand Pasadena

6. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

7. Bar Chelou

8. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

9. Mi Piace

10. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

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