Best Seasonal Restaurants in La Canada

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1. Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens

4.6

Exceptional(199)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • La Canada

Booked 110 times today

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens is a new farm-to-table dining destination celebrating California’s boutique farms and locally sourced ingredients. Inspired by the vision of renowned chef Rich Mead, known for his deep ties to sustainably focused farmers and purveyors, Farmhouse offers a unique culinary experience set amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of Descanso Gardens. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully designed space that combines indoor and outdoor seating and a modern, airy aesthetic. With a dynamic menu of seasonal dishes and a garden-to-glass cocktail program, Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens is the perfect setting for both casual meals and special gatherings, inviting guests to connect with nature and savor the freshest flavors of the moment.We are a cashless establishment and accept all major cards and digital payments. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

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2. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.8

Exceptional(219)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 24 times today

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions. With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers. Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

3. Sugarbird Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Montrose

Welcome to Sugarbird Cafe, Montrose, CA's unique scone and tea cafe. Nestled in a cozy, shaded outdoor courtyard, it's the perfect spot for casual tea under the Cali sun, with limited indoor seating for a more intimate vibe. Variety of scones, from classic strawberry buttermilk to unique Cali-inspired flavors like fig rosemary, all perfectly crunchy outside and moist inside. Elevate your tea experience with our handcrafted teas, delightful tea sandwiches, and house-made jams. Please note, we need 36 hours advance notice for special dietary requests for wheat-free, vegan, or kids menu, 10 & under. 18% gratuity is auto-included on the bill & parties of 6 or more will have a 20% charge. Join our community for a taste of global afternoon tea menu at our outdoor garden. To ensure your spot, BOOK 36 hours in advance—text 818-282-7299 to CONFIRM your reservation for same-day reservations. Don't miss out; we're featured in [LA Times]. Sip, savor, and make tea time your daily retreat!

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4. Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CA

3.8

Excellent(1073)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Pasadena

Booked 57 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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5. Seaweed Hand Roll Bar

4.9

Exceptional(324)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Glendale

Booked 6 times today

We are a family run Sushi Restaurant striving to provide the highest quality dining experience for our customers. We use the highest quality ingredients and offer a wide variety of options to cater your sushi cravings.

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6. Sushi Enya - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(85)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Pasadena

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey. Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft. It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

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7. Sushi Roku - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(1228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pasadena

Booked 10 times today

Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.

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8. Chado Tea Room - Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(192)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Pasadena

Booked 6 times today

We are a Los Angeles based tea room and online tea retailer. We've been here for 30 years, helping the people of Los Angeles discover tea. Chado Tea Room has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. With 4 locations, they have revolutionized the Angelino tea lover's experience. World Tea Award for Best Retail Tea House in 2016 and 2017

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9. The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria

4.5

Awesome(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 1 time today

Come to The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria for New York, Sicilian or Chicago style deep-dish pizza. We also offer authentic entrées, pastas, salads, calzones and sandwiches. We specialize in a wide variety of Italian delicacies for lunch as well as dinner. Our clients especially love our Pastas and Pizzas just to name a few. What's more, we serve you with everything cooked in-house.We accept reservations for parties of 6 or less. If you would like to make a larger reservation, please call the restaurant directly.

10. Dunsmoor

4.9

Exceptional(1053)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Eagle Rock

Booked 95 times today

Brian Dunsmoor’s namesake restaurant, Dunsmoor, is the latest iteration of his ongoing exploration of American heritage cooking. It is, first and foremost, a restaurant for the community that surrounds it, and a loving expression of the relentless research that has informed his cooking for the last ten years.We offer the full menu at tables in our dining room and at the chef's counter, as well as at our outdoor tables. Reservations are recommended but we make every effort to accommodate walk-ins when possible. Dunsmoor's wine bar, accessible either through the restaurant or via its own door on Ave 35, does not accept reservations and serves a limited menu of our raw and larder items.

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BrittanyVIP
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Amazing fresh one of a kind dishes!!! Would eat here again!
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Farmhouse at Descanso GardensPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• La Canada
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4.6
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Loren
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 11, 2025
The food and service was top tier! I highly recommend. I enjoyed every dish I ordered, including the dishes the staff recommended.
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Seaweed Hand Roll BarPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Glendale
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4.9
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Victor
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 6, 2025
Food was delicious as always. Our server was Daniella was very attentive. Would come back again!
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Fogo de Chão - Pasadena, CAPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Pasadena
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3.8
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NicoleVIP
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 1, 2025
Food and wine are fantastic. But the service is absolutely awful. I ordered a glass of wine specifically to go with my meal. The waiter knew that, and yet my wine came after the food was gone.
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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4.8
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Deanne
Orange County •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 4, 2025
What a quaint location! We had we had a wonderful server named Sophia. She was so helpful in our menu choices. The afternoon tea experience was so delightful and the sandwiches, scones, and tea were absolutely delicious! Definitely well worth the drive from Orange County!
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Sugarbird CafePrice: Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Montrose
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4.7

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