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    1. A photo of The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room restaurant

      The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

      $$$$
      •
      Afternoon Tea
      •
      4.6
      (2,130)
      Nestled within The Huntington's historic Rose Garden, the Rose Garden Tea Room offers an elegant and memorable High Tea experience.
      Please note that dining at the Tea Room requires separate admission to The Huntington. We recommend allowing extra time to enter the gardens, as the Tea Room is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the Admissions entrance.
      To reserve a table for a party size of more than six guests, please call or email tearoom@huntington.org. Do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each OpenTable reservation is treated as a separate booking and adjacent seating cannot be accommodated.
      We offer a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals. To ensure we can accommodate all guests throughout the day, each reservation is allotted 90 minutes. Seating preferences are always received with care. While we are happy to accommodate indoor or outdoor requests whenever availability allows, we are unable to guarantee specific seating locations.
    2. A photo of Neighbors & Friends Kitchen restaurant

      Neighbors & Friends Kitchen

      $$$$
      •
      American
      •
      4.4
      (85)
      At Neighbors & Friends: The Kitchen, hospitality and community come first. Founded by Kaiy Smith-Biesman and rooted in her Black Southern and Italian heritage, The Kitchen brings together soulful Southern comfort and Coastal Italian influence in a way that feels nostalgic, intentional, and unmistakably personal.
      Our menu is made for sharing and known for dishes like crispy Hushpuppies, Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken, Oxtail Ragu, and our French Dip Burger. The atmosphere is lively, social, and full of personality. Think 90s hip-hop meets an old-school Italian dinner party with California ease. The music is up, conversations flow, and the room feels alive.
      Guests can expect a curated wine and beer program, wine-forward cocktails, local collaborations, and warm hospitality that feels personal, never performative. Located in the heart of South Pasadena near Mission Street, The Kitchen is where friends become family.

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    • LindaGold
      Los Angeles •2 reviews
      5.0
      Dined 1 day ago
      Excellent service and delicious reliable food especially the shrimp mousse wontons. Keep up your tradition Sherril!
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      Shiro Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary French• Pasadena
      •
      4.9
    • KathleenGold
      Los Angeles •5 reviews
      4.0
      Dined 2 days ago
      We frequent Gus’s often and have always been satisfied with the food and food service. The servers are very pleasant and good natured so we enjoy interacting with them. A great local restaurant with good comfort food.
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      Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena$$$$• Barbecue• South Pasadena
      •
      4.8
    • Patel
      Los Angeles •8 reviews
      5.0
      Dined 2 days ago
      Everything was OUTSTANDING !!! From the ambiance to the cocktails, to the staff, to the music, to the table-mates, AND THE FOOD!! The chefs are remarkably talented! I will be back!!!
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      Neighbors & Friends Kitchen$$$$• American• South Pasadena
      •
      4.4
    • SukhjinderGold
      Las Vegas •16 reviews
      5.0
      Dined on 11 Oct 2026
      So glad we found this amazing place! It was Saturday evening and we were looking for a good place to dine and I had seen this place online. We decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed! It has three seating areas—the downstairs area, a rooftop, and a dining room. Since it was about to rain, we chose the downstairs area and we picked the right space because that’s where the entertainment was. The singer and dancer, Dave and Violet, were amazing and perfectly set the vibe. They came up to us afterwards and were very nice and gracious. The atmosphere was lively but still cozy. We loved the decor as well, from the wine racks to the little library display— and the Halloween decorations were a nice touch. The service was great too. Jacob attended to us and provided great recommendations, explained the menu and overall setup of the restaurant, and was very attentive. Last but not least, the food! The appetizers, main courses and desserts were all great. They have gelato and other desserts, which I really appreciated because I love variety. Overall, this is a great spot and we’ll definitely be back soon!
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      Visionarium Live Italian$$$$• Italian• South Pasadena
      •
      4
    • HugoGold
      Los Angeles •17 reviews
      5.0
      Dined on 15 Aug 2026
      The staff was great and the Tiradito was our favorite dish. The sauce was out of this world. Everything else was great - but we just loved the tiradito. Great place - will definitely return.
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      Aro Latin$$$$• South American• South Pasadena
      •
      4.3

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    Discover South Pasadena

    Located in the western area of the San Gabriel Valley, South Pasadena provides an eye-opening experience for any visitor looking to experience SoCal dining culture. Cafés are big hits in this city, and South Pasadena has more than 60 of them peppered around town. Like many cities in Southern California, Mexican food is a passion. You'll never have to worry about being able to find a taqueria or a Latin-themed restaurant while you're here. Additionally, barbecue has thrived in South Pasadena for as long as anyone can remember, so when you’re there, give some of it a try.

    Frequently asked questions

    Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in South Pasadena. Our customers recommend The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room, Neighbors & Friends Kitchen and Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

    As of 23 Oct 2026 there are 7 restaurants in South Pasadena. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.

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