The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

1386 Reviews

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 101 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

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

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 405-3453
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jeff Thurston

Location
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
Neighbourhood
South Pasadena
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Popular dishes

Huntington Signature Blend
Experience the whimsy of The Huntington's flora and botanicals. Savor notes of jasmine, vanilla, and bergamot
Huntington Rose Blend
Inspired by Arabella Huntington's most beloved flowers, this blend's floral essence and smooth finish delight the senses
English Breakfast
Robust with flavor, this traditional blend of organic black tea brews smooth and malty, with a clean finish
Earl Grey Crème
Laced with zesty bergamot and French vanilla, this organic high-grown estate black tea has a velvety creamy finish

Green Teas

Green Pomegranate
Blended with tart raspberries and essence of pomegranate, this zesty organic green tea is light and refreshing
Happy
Sweet raspberries are balanced by tangy hibiscus flowers while jasmine lifts this organic guayusa tea
Jasmine Blueberry
This organic white tip green tea isinfused with jasmine petals and succulent organic blueberries
Gen Mai Cha
Organic Japanese sencha is tossed with toasted rice for a grassy infusion with a light roasted popcorn finish

Herbal Tisanes

Chamomile Clementine
An organic tea blend that delivers both sweet and velvety flavor notes
Pacific Coast Mint
This refreshing organic blend of spearmint and peppermint is harvested from the coasts of Oregon and California
French Lemon Ginger
A soothing organic lemon ginger blend comprised of spicy, grassy, and citrus flavor notes
Caramelized Pear
A fruity and flavorful blend with notes of honey, caramel, and freshly baked pear

Seasonal Teas

Raspberry Nectar
Sweet and refreshing with a golden rose color, this nectar-like infusion is a delight with natural ambrosia that embraces the senses
Lemon Meringue
Enjoy a blend with a light, fluffy mouthfeel and a sweet, creamy finish
Summer Peach
Bright, crisp, and oh-so-sweet flavor of sun-ripened summer peaches, counterbalanced by the bold and brisk notes of our premium Classic Black tea
Aztec Spice
This pu-erh tea heatsthings up with a rich blend of cinnamon-drenched chocolate and chile flakes

What 1,386 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pasadena
Best Service
Pasadena
Best Ambience
Pasadena
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room offers an "enchanting experience" with "delicious food" and "exceptional service" in a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the tea selections and the "lovely atmosphere." Though some find it pricey, many agree it's "worth every cent" for special occasions. Perfect for "elegant" afternoon tea.

1,386 Reviews

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Roseann
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Huntington Tea Room is a great place to celebrate special occasions. The ambience and service is always great, but as a vegetarian, there are very few food options for me. The sandwich choices are poor as are the salads. I would prefer more options as well as more than two scones per person. For the amount of money spent, there should be better options. When the Huntington offered its buffet, it provided better value and food choices that included me being able to choose what sandwiches I wanted instead of fixed items. There were multiple salads, including an abundance of fresh fruit, to choose from and you could return to the buffet for seconds. Since the renovation of the tea room and the revamping of its menu, I have returned three times. I think the next time however, I am at the Huntington, I will look at other options for lunch.
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Stefanie
VIP
Orange County
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have tea at the Huntington pretty regularly with my family. Service is almost always spot on and the food excellent. However, the current menu, in my opinion, is not ideal. They took out the egg salad sandwich and replaced it with a pickled beat sandwich and they also have a new lamb sandwich. Not a fan of these new items. I realize eggs are expensive right now but at $70 per person, I would think they can absorb the price increase for the eggs.
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Barbara
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I enjoyed our tea. The quality of the food was excellent! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Very helpful! It is pricy but worth every cent.
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Leah
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best! Tea is great. Food is great. Ambiance is great.
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Kyle
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful afternoon tea experience! The rose tea was delicious.
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Richard
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The vibes were immaculate. The tea was divine. The service was excellent.
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Katie
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience pricing was expensive but definitely worth it
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rene, and all the staff were amazing. So happy we got to celebrate 🥳 my mom's birthday
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Jenny
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Yasmine, was absolutely phenomenal. My friend and I look forward to tea at the Huntington Library every time, but it was made significantly better having Yasmine. She was so attentive and personable; it felt like she was celebrating with us. The food was delicious! Some standouts were the Lamb sandwich, the cucumber, and the truffle mushroom (an accommodation for my friend’s shellfish allergy). We’ve tried many teas across LA, but the Huntington’s is #1.
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Yvette
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I made reservations here for my sister’s birthday. We arrived early and were seated quickly. We were really impressed by the attentiveness and responsiveness of the staff member who assisted us. His name is Efrain and he went above and beyond, providing us with a ton of helpful information and making our experience truly enjoyable. His professionalism was remarkable! Does that sound good, or would you like any changes to that?
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FAQs

The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room is rated 4.7 stars by 1386 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 101 times today

Google Map for The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108

Additional information

Neighbourhood
South Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–5:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jeff Thurston
Additional
Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Phone number
(626) 405-3453

The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

Make a reservation

Additional information

Caramelized Pear

Earl Grey Crème

Seasonal Fruit Tart

Pricing

Traditional TeaUS$62.00

Huntington TeaUS$75.00

Tea Menu

Savory

Cucumber Sandwich with Dill Cream and Peppercress

Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich

Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese and Caviar

Strawberry, Saba, Whipped Black Pepper Cream Cheese

Deviled Egg Salad Phyllo Cup

Sweet

Ginger Cake with Poached Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Mousse

Chocolate Brown Butter Almond Cake

Banoffee Tart with Dulce de Leche, Banana Jam, Caramel Crunch

Buckwheat Financier, Lemon Pistachio Glaze

Seasonal Fruit Tart

Additions

House-Made Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Candied Walnut SaladUS$13.00

Cheese Board with Marcona AlmondsUS$15.00

Caviar

Golden Trout RoeUS$0.00

California SturgeonUS$0.00

Sustainable Golden OsetraUS$0.00

By the Glass

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Val d'Oca, Prosecco DOCUS$10.00

Val d'Oca, Prosecco DOC RoséUS$12.00

Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive BrutUS$31.00

Nicolas Feuillatte, Reserve Exclusive Brut RoséUS$38.00

White Wine

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ, 2022US$12.00

The Fableist, Albariño, Central Coast, 2020US$11.00

Rosé de Reynier, Bordeaux Rosé, 2021US$11.00

Red Wine

Knotty Vines, Pinot Noir, CA, 2018US$12.00

AR Guentota Malbec, Mendoza, AR, 2015US$13.00

OZV, Red Zinfandel Blend, Lodi, CAUS$13.00

Traditional Teas

Huntington Signature Blend

Huntington Rose Blend

English Breakfast

Earl Grey Crème

Green Teas

Green Pomegranate

Happy

Jasmine Blueberry

Gen Mai Cha

Herbal Tisanes

Chamomile Clementine

Pacific Coast Mint

French Lemon Ginger

Caramelized Pear

Seasonal Teas

Raspberry Nectar

Lemon Meringue

Summer Peach

Aztec Spice

Overall ratings and reviews

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