Best Lunch Restaurants in Temple City

55 restaurants available nearby

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

1. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.7

Exceptional(1330)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 80 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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2. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 41 times today

The Terrace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a California bistro-style menu comprised of the freshest seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

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3. Green Street Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2709)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 45 times today

Green Street Restaurant is where Pasadenans go to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and it's been a Pasadena tradition since 1979. It is centrally located just off South Lake Avenue and is within walking distance of hotels, the convention center, the Pasadena Playhouse and popular shopping areas. Green Street has an eclectic menu featuring savory salads (the ever popular and addicting Dianne Salad is ordered over 2,000 times per week), tasty meats, fresh fish and creative sandwiches served on wonderful breads. Guests enjoy a full bar and interesting wines by the glass on a beautiful patio or in the airy interior. Take-out and full catering services are also available.

4. Celestino

4.6

Exceptional(3571)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 49 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.

5. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(447)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 40 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.

6. Le Grand Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(90)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 57 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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7. The Raymond Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(3584)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 62 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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8. Benihana - Santa Anita, CA

4.1

Excellent(2796)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Arcadia

Booked 84 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

9. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(186)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Pasadena

Booked 64 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.

10. Malbec - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(1873)

Price: Moderate

• Argentinean • Pasadena

Booked 42 times today

Please note, that our outdoor seating is first come first serve. If you have a reservation through OpenTable, you will be seated, however, please allow a few extra minutes to ensure that we can properly sanitize your table.Argentina is world famous for its cuisine. From homemade salads, pastas and fish to an abundant selection of our signature grilled meats, Malbec Argentinean Bistro brings you the best authentic cuisine prepared on our genuine Argentinean grill.For reservations of parties larger than 6, please reach out to the restaurant directly. We will require a credit card hold to secure large party reservations.

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Lei
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Make sure you order the crispy potato! And jungle bird if you like sweet cocktails~
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Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.8
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Kristina
Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The venue is beautiful and the tea is worth the price. There were four of us and we all ordered the traditional tea rather than the, more expensive, huntington tea option. Soup or salad is an additional cost, but the white bean and panchetta soup was delicious. There are alcohol and cocktail options as well. The aperol spritz were good if you like that drink. The tea selection was simple and every each tea we ordered was delicious. The tea pots were plain white and small but they will refill your tea pot with hot water a couple times. The scones, sandwiches, and sweets were mostly delicious and unique. Our one complaint is the ham and cheese sandwich was plain and dry. It didn't wow us like the lamb sandwich. We would prefer an egg sandwich or chicken salad sandwich instead. The James beard sandwich was an underwhelming mayo sandwich as well. The service was impeccable. Isaac was a great server. Isaac and other staff were thoughtful and preemptively met our needs. They provided a free slice of chocolate cake for a birthday as well. Overall, we had a great experience. I will definitely come back!
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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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Doris
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food is great. Service is great. Never need to wait for table. Love going here with friends.
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Green Street RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Pasadena
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4.7
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Gilda
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was very nice. We were 6 friends we had lunch very good food.
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The Terrace at The Langham, PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.6
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Nancy
Los Angeles •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
Celestino has always been our family’s favorite. There has been a big improvement in food quality and portion sizes (sadly the panna cota has still remained small) since I last patroned about 10 months ago. I’m so happy I gave it another try today! I will definitely be returning. I was there to celebrate a friend’s birthday, which I put in my notes to the restaurant and mentioned to the hostess. No birthday candle, song or treat for her though we ordered dessert.😔
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CelestinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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4.6

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55 restaurants available nearby

1. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

2. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

3. Green Street Restaurant

4. Celestino

5. Bar Chelou

6. Le Grand Pasadena

7. The Raymond Restaurant

8. Benihana - Santa Anita, CA

9. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

10. Malbec - Pasadena

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