Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Monterey Park

51 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena

4.3

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Pasadena

Booked 12 times today

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles with live entertainment. Enjoy a seasonal menu including mouthwatering sandwiches, baked scones, scrumptious sweets and a flavorful array of tea selections. Delicious Gluten-free and Vegan menus available. Please include the number of adults (and if they have any dietary allergies) and number of kids (and if they have any dietary allergies) in your reservation notes to enable us to best prepare for a seamless experience.Offered Thursday-Friday 11am-3pm (live pianist) & Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm (live harpist).Our grace period for reservations is 15 minutes.20% Gratuity will be included in all final Afternoon Tea experiences; all prices exclude tax.Parking $15 with Afternoon Tea validation.

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2. The Raymond Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3554)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 20 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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3. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

4.4

Awesome(1350)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 20 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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4. Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

4.6

Exceptional(1188)

Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey Park

Booked 19 times today

Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.

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5. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(2036)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • South Pasadena

Booked 15 times today

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.

6. Shiro Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 7 times today

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

7. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8230)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 81 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

8. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(4947)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 83 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

9. Perch LA

4.6

Exceptional(11766)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown

Booked 110 times today

Check-in is at the 15th Floor Host Stand*Outdoor seating is not guaranteed. *Large Party Tables 7 to 12 Guests are Inside Only Tables*All walk-ins after 10:45pm must be 21+ with valid ID.*Table reservations are limited to 90 minutes for parties of 2*Our dress code is Upscale Casual preferred.Proper attire is required. Presentable shirts, jeans or shorts are acceptable.The restaurant charges a 20% auto-gratuity on all food and beverage items for parties and groups of 7 or larger. The full amount of the gratuity is distributed to employees in the chain of service to the guests.

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10. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(3070)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.

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BB
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Ignacio, the manager, was a delight. Our experience on Thanksgiving day was wonderful. The food was amazing and so was the presentation. We were going to be seated on the patio, but the manager was kind enough to seat us inside instead. Ignacio brought my mother an alcoholic beverage for her birthday and even brought her a slice of birthday cake. The souvenir lavender candle was also very thoughtful. We would definitely come back again. This was a good choice to spend our holiday brunch there.
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Luminarias Restaurant & Special EventsPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey Park
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4.6
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SarahH
Los Angeles •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Harried, scattered, confused service all night long
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The Raymond RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.6
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Veronica
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Waitstaff was excellent and attentive. Celebrated a birthday and they may a special dessert . Food was delicious.
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The Terrace at The Langham, PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.4
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Jacquilyne
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Laura is an awesome server. The only thing better than the service is the food. Delicious. 10+ Stars.
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Gus's BBQ - South PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• South Pasadena
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4.6
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Arin
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
An incredible culinary experience, if you can afford it. $250 for brunch for 2 people. But well worth the splurge. From the quality of the cuisine to the ambiance to the exquisite service, an all around superb once-in-a-lifetime type of experience.
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The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Pasadena
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4.3

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1. The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena

2. The Raymond Restaurant

3. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

4. Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

5. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

6. Shiro Restaurant

7. Bestia

8. Bavel

9. Perch LA

10. Redbird - Los Angeles

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