Best Historic Restaurants in Monterey Park

The atmosphere was great! Cons: We made reservations & selected Outdoor seating - only option available. When they started to seat us they took us to a noisy (large groups) main room. We asked for outside & were informed that regardless of the reservation, it was only if space was available & it might not be. The seater did not seem happy with us, asked us to wait & ignored us each of the many times he passed. We waited 15 more minutes for our outdoor table even though there were a few tables (for 2) outdoors close to the rose gardens. When they finally sat us, they sat us next to the kitchen door where servers spoke “Door” every time they approached & it was the path to restroom for non-guests if the restaurant. The tables for 2 remained open during our entire lunch. Why we were punished for requesting an outdoor table when that’s what we reserved was disappointing. We made the best of it & enjoyed our day at the beautiful gardens. Our server was very gracious. [Wednesday, May 14; 1:15 rez.]

Outstanding afternoon at the Raymond. From our warm greeting by the hostess and valet, followed by exceptional service from Christopher. We celebrated a Birthday with champagne brunch… beginning with a delicious cinnamon roll, Avocado Toast, Eggs Benedict (both the classic and crab cake were perfection). The entire experience was a delight. Would highly recommend for intimate meals and larger group celebrations!

Best food in the area. Understated elegant setting and service. Quite so easy to talk. Often linger for 2 hours over dinner.

Food was very good, especially St Louis rib. Brisket is a little dry though.

We’ve eaten here before but this time the food wasn’t up to par. Would not go back.