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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Alhambra

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1. Nick's South Lake Ave
4.9
Exceptional(3241)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pasadena
Booked 107 times today
Nick's South Lake Ave is a vibrant bar scene due to its unique cocktails and great selection of drinks. The restaurant offers a fun and hip atmosphere as per the reviews, with customers enjoying the 'fun energy' and 'hip fun ambience'. The 'excellent drinks' and 'great vibe' further emphasize the lively bar scene.
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2. The Arbour - Pasadena
4.7
Exceptional(2125)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Pasadena
Booked 36 times today
The Arbour - Pasadena is a vibrant bar scene with excellent service and ambiance. Reviewers highlight the 'bustling' atmosphere, 'beautiful bar', and 'terrific bartender'. The place is great for socializing with friends at the bar. The 'eclectic flavours' and 'generous portions' of the food also contribute to the overall lively vibe.
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3. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena
4.7
Exceptional(2047)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • South Pasadena
Booked 23 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.
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4. Celestino
4.8
Exceptional(3611)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 26 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.
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5. Gale's
4.8
Exceptional(3370)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 36 times today
Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.
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6. Café Santorini
4.7
Exceptional(2090)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Pasadena
Booked 29 times today
​Nestled in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Café Santorini has been delighting guests since 1993 with its refined Mediterranean cuisine and inviting ambiance. Housed in a charming brick building, the restaurant offers both cozy indoor seating and a romantic rooftop patio perfect for al fresco dining under the stars. Our diverse menu showcases flavors from Greece, Italy, Morocco, and beyond, featuring signature dishes like grilled calamari, beef brochette, and Moroccan lamb shank. Complement your meal with selections from our full bar, including handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list.​
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7. Bavel
4.8
Exceptional(5101)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 111 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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8. Bestia
4.8
Exceptional(8443)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 153 times today
A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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9. Perch LA
4.6
Exceptional(11972)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 210 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. Spire73
4.5
Awesome(2276)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Downtown
Enjoy breathtaking sunset views and a sparkling Los Angele from the tallest open-air bar & restaurant in the western hemisphere. We value your business and want to keep you informed as our reservation cancellation policy has changed. Thank you in advance for understanding of our new policy change. We are excited to welcome you to Spire 73, the tallest open-air bar in the western hemisphere!CHANGE & CANCELLATION POLICIES: TEXT MESSAGE ONLY +1 (323) 369-1381 or email (info@spire73.com)
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  • Naomie
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We had such a great time here. It was our first time & it did not disappoint. The food!! For an appetizer we got the Margarita pizza. It was yummy, but they could have added more than 3 strips of basil lol. We also both got the petite filet with the salad & soup (forget the name of the dish) & it was so yummy! You can’t substitute anything on the dish for mashed potatoes so we got a side of it — perfect compliment to our main course. For dessert we had the buttercake & man oh man — best thing on we had there! It was the perfect combo & savory & sweet. I’m still dreaming of it. Our waitress brought out a chocolate cake to celebrate our anniversary (so sweet, of them- not the cake lol). It was yummy but nothing beats the butter cake. Can’t wait to try out another location. I forget our waitress’ name but she & the other staff we encountered were professional & kind. Thanks for the great experience!
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    Nick's South Lake AvePrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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    4.9
  • MarianVIP
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 18, 2025
    There were very busy so service lagged. Table not ready which often restaurant cannot help.
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    CelestinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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    4.8
  • JenVIP
    Los Angeles •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 17, 2025
    It was a great spot and family friendly. We were surprised how far back the restaurant goes.
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    Gus's BBQ - South PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• South Pasadena
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    4.7
  • ChavisVIP
    Los Angeles •28 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 16, 2025
    Gale’s is a nice quaint spot to have lunch or dinner. The food is better than average, no complaints. The atmosphere/ambiance is mediocre and a little blah, but you don’t go dine here for atmosphere. It’s really for the food and an intimate setting. The service is A+. Servers are awesome and on it! Kudos to their service team.
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    Gale'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pasadena
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    4.8
  • Octavio
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 12, 2025
    Service and food was amazing for an extra Special Mothers Day evening dinner!
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    The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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    4.7

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