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Best Restaurants with a Vibrant Bar Scene in Highland Park

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1. Nick's South Lake Ave
4.8
Exceptional(3258)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pasadena
Booked 102 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(2129)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Pasadena
Booked 30 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. Bacari GDL
4.8
Exceptional(1178)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glendale
Booked 23 times today
Bacari GDL is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 3rd restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our comfortable, intimate indoor lounge by the bar or in our spacious, breezy outdoor patio. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari GDL.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari GDL is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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4. Café Santorini
4.8
Exceptional(2093)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Pasadena
Booked 14 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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5. Celestino
4.8
Exceptional(3614)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 39 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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6. Gale's
4.8
Exceptional(3377)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 16 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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7. Bavel
4.8
Exceptional(5121)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Downtown
Booked 153 times today
A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.
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8. Bestia
4.8
Exceptional(8469)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 174 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(11995)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 193 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. Gwen
4.7
Exceptional(1570)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Hollywood
Booked 32 times today
Gwen Butcher Shop & Restaurant is the second restaurant from fine dining chef Curtis Stone (of Maude) and the first he’s opened with his brother Luke Stone. Gwen is both a European-style, chef-driven butcher shop and a restaurant that is redefining dining in LA, with a menu that calls on fire-based cooking techniques. Whether you’re picking up house-made charcuterie, prime and rare breed meats from the retail store, enjoying a feast in the dining room or relaxing with a bite and cocktail at the bar, Gwen delivers the highest standards of quality, taste and service.On Wednesdays-Sundays, we offer Chef's Carte Blanche 5-course tasting menu for $140 per person (limited quantities available). The whole party must enjoy the tasting menu and wine pairings are available for $90 per person. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the restaurant at 323-946-7500.
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