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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room
$$$$•Afternoon Tea•4.6(2,140)Nestled within The Huntington's historic Rose Garden, the Rose Garden Tea Room offers an elegant and memorable High Tea experience.
Please note that dining at the Tea Room requires separate admission to The Huntington. We recommend allowing extra time to enter the gardens, as the Tea Room is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the Admissions entrance.
To reserve a table for a party size of more than six guests, please call or email tearoom@huntington.org. Do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each OpenTable reservation is treated as a separate booking and adjacent seating cannot be accommodated.
We offer a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals. To ensure we can accommodate all guests throughout the day, each reservation is allotted 90 minutes. Seating preferences are always received with care. While we are happy to accommodate indoor or outdoor requests whenever availability allows, we are unable to guarantee specific seating locations.Neighbors & Friends Kitchen
$$$$•American•4.5(85)At Neighbors & Friends: The Kitchen, hospitality and community come first. Founded by Kaiy Smith-Biesman and rooted in her Black Southern and Italian heritage, The Kitchen brings together soulful Southern comfort and Coastal Italian influence in a way that feels nostalgic, intentional, and unmistakably personal.
Our menu is made for sharing and known for dishes like crispy Hushpuppies, Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken, Oxtail Ragu, and our French Dip Burger. The atmosphere is lively, social, and full of personality. Think 90s hip-hop meets an old-school Italian dinner party with California ease. The music is up, conversations flow, and the room feels alive.
Guests can expect a curated wine and beer program, wine-forward cocktails, local collaborations, and warm hospitality that feels personal, never performative. Located in the heart of South Pasadena near Mission Street, The Kitchen is where friends become family.
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- CCurtGoldLos Angeles •178 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing food and service in a relaxed, unrushed atmosphere! Definitely our favorite spot in South Pasadena!More infoAro Latin$$$$• South American• South Pasadena•4.8
- TTonyGoldLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAre server was awesome. Great service. Food was great.More infoGus's BBQ - South Pasadena$$$$• Barbecue• South Pasadena•4.8
- EevaGoldLos Angeles •23 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoExcellent experience at Shiro in every aspect. Food, service, ambience and finally a quiet place with sof background music when patrons can carry quiet conversations. Will definitely go backMore infoShiro Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary French• Pasadena•4.9
- FFrancesca RomanaLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined on Oct 24, 2026A wonderful Italian restaurant with a warm, relaxed atmosphere and a truly welcoming feel. Paolo, the owner, and his wife make you feel right at home, and everyone is friendly and genuinely passionate about what they do. A lovely place to enjoy authentic Italian hospitality, great food, (the gelato is a must! Thank you Bruno!), good wine, and wonderful company. We had a great time and can’t wait to come back!More infoVisionarium Live Italian$$$$• Italian• South Pasadena•4
- PPatelLos Angeles •9 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 21, 2026Everything was OUTSTANDING !!! From the ambiance to the cocktails, to the staff, to the music, to the table-mates, AND THE FOOD!! The chefs are remarkably talented! I will be back!!!More infoNeighbors & Friends Kitchen$$$$• American• South Pasadena•4.5
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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.
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