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The Raymond Restaurant

Name: The Raymond Restaurant
Address: 1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91105
Telephone: (626) 441-3136
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3098 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 3, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 88 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Dessert, Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 441-3136
Website
http://www.theraymond.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Adan Sanchez
Catering
The Raymond Restaurant offers full service catering. Our Executive Chef and Events Manager can assist you in planning a truly memorable affair. Our staff is experienced in planning, executing and servicing your event.
Private party facilities
The Raymond restaurant offers an elegant setting for your special event. For all inquiries please contact fill out our event request form at theraymond.com.
Private party contact
Private Dining: (888) 326-1824

Location
1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
S. Fair Oaks Ave. & Columbia St.
Parking details
The Raymond offers valet parking Friday through Sunday ($8). There is ample street parking on South Fair Oaks Avenue and a private parking lot adjacent to the restaurant when valet service is not being offered.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Cru Night featuring Finca Valpiedra
Jun 14, 2023 only
Indulge in an unforgettable wine experience at Cru Night! Join us for a rare opportunity to sample an exquisite, large-format wine by the glass. Limited to just 2 bottles per restaurant, this exclusive event offers a unique chance to savor exceptional flavors. Discover the art of winemaking and mingle with fellow enthusiasts. Reserve your spot now for a night of exquisite wines and delightful conversations. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tasting event!

Offers

Happy Hour is BACK!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us Tuesday through Friday from 4-5:30 for some wonderful food and exception cocktails. Oh and housemade sangria! Enjoy some time on our lovely patios or in the well appointed bar.

Popular dishes

Little Gem Lettuces$15.00
fresh English peas, radishes, buttermilk dressing
Greek Salad$16.00
feta, olives, cucumber, wilted tomatoes, bib lettuce, fried chick peas, lemon, herbs, o.o.
Steak Tartare$19.00
sunflower seeds, shallots, capers, buttermilk, pasturized egg yolk
Calamari and Baby Octopus$19.00
housemade calabrian chili aioli, pickled pepperoncici, charred lemon
Softshell Crab$25.00
fried softshell crab, mixed greens, root vegetables, carrot vinaigrette
Bread & Butter$6.00
artisan baguette, house made seasonal butter

Entrees

Sea Bass$38.00
mussels, black garlic rice, kale, sauce nero, trout roe, onion sprouts
Filet$48.00
8oz filet, roasted vegetables, watercress puree, pressed potatoes, red wine bordelaise
Ocean Trout$38.00
wheatberry salad, brussels, mixed greens, wilted tomato, smoked goat cheese, basil oil
Braised Pheasant$32.00
creamed spinach, puffed pastry, jus
Short Rib$39.00
potato emulsion, baby white turnips, green beans, parsnip chips, demi-glace
Pasta Primavera$30.00
shaved baby squash, broccolini, peas, parmesan cheese
Shrimp Scampi$34.00
roasted tomatoes, garlic, capers, asparagus, lemon, cream, white wine

Sides

Rapini$13.00
currant pine nut dressing
Calabasitas$14.00
steamed baby squash, corn, parmesan cheese
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
honey dijon
Mashed Potatoes$12.00
yukon gold potatoes, cultured butter, chives
French Fries$8.00
with Raymond house made ketchup
Tater Tots$8.00
with Raymond house made ketchup

Desserts

Crème Brulee$13.00
vanilla custard, tahitian vanilla bean, petit fours
Peaches and Cream Butter Cake$13.00
brown butter cake, peach compote, vanilla, chantilly
Lemon Basil Panna Cotta$13.00
served with macerated strawberries
Ice Cream or Sorbet$8.00
seasonal flavors

The Bar

Corkage Fee $35 per 750ml

Beyond the Stars

Supernova$17.00
vida mezcal, aperol, banana liqueur, passion fruit, coco lopez, lime | Jose Luis Valcarcel
Fermi Paradox$16.00
bourbon, st george spiced pear, sage honey, lemon, egg white | Andrew Garcia
Andromeda$17.00
gin, cocchi americano, rosemary, vanilla, lemon, soda water | Abby Peoples
Infinity and Beyond$16.00
scotch, blackberry sorbet, chipotle honey, pineapple, lime | Luis Nava
Nameless Planets$16.00
agave de los andes plateado, passion fruit, demerara, lemon, blueberries | Miguel Perez
Alien Pool Party$17.00
tequila, cucumber juice, honey, lime, jalapeno, salt and pepper | Abby Peoples
Walter, Texas Space Ranger$17.00
buffalo trace bourbon, sarsaparilla syrup, pecan bitters | Nate Baker
Celestial$16.00
lavender infused vodka, lillet rosé, licor 43, peychaud bitters | Luis Nava
Jupiter Jazz$17.00
cognac, zucca rabarbero amaro, maraschino liqueur, barolo chinato | Miguel Perez
Sagittarius A$17.00
el dorado 12 year rum, carpano antica, manly cold brew liqueur, cynar | Nate Baker

Beer

Cali Creamin' Vanilla Cream Ale 5% ABV$9.00
malty backbone, flaked corn and honey malt
Eel River Amber Ale 5.0% ABV$9.00
malty with a touch of sweet caramel & balanced by noble-style hops
Made West Pale Ale 5.6% ABV$11.00
american pale ale, heavily hopped, bright citrus
Avery White Rascal 5.6% ABV$9.00
belgian style white ale
Three Weavers Seafarer 4.8% ABV$10.00
traditional light german ale, lively & refreshing kölsch
Allagash North Sky Stout 7.5% ABV$11.00
dark fruit, nuttiness, lesser roast and hints of chocolate notes
Stone Delicious IPA 7.7% ABV$9.00
citrus ipa with lemondrop and el dorado hops
Kronenbourg 1664 Lager 5% ABV$10.00
golden hues & delicate bitterness, strisselspat hops

Wines by The Glass

full wine list available

Sparkling

Victorine de Chastenay Rose, Cremant, France, NV$14.00
Ayala, Champagne, NV$27.00

White & Rose

Domaine de Cala, Rose, France, 2020
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$22.00
- Bottle$60.00
Bollini, Pinot Grigio, Trentino, 2019
- 6oz$11.00
- 9oz$17.00
- Bottle$43.00
Abbazia di Novacella, Gruner Veltliner, Italy, 2020
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$22.00
- Bottle$60.00
La Guiberte, Sancerre, France, 2019
- 6oz$20.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Bottle$80.00
The Fableist, Albarino, Cental Coast, 2020
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Bottle$55.00
Louis Jadot, Chablis, France, 2020
- 6oz$19.00
- 9oz$28.00
- Bottle$76.00
Daou, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2018
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Bottle$56.00

Red

Cloudline, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2020
- 6oz$15.00
- 9oz$23.00
- Bottle$59.00
Walt, Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, 2018
- 6oz$18.00
- 9oz$27.00
- Bottle$72.00
Llama, Malbec, Mendoza, 2019
- 6oz$12.00
- 9oz$18.00
- Bottle$47.00
Tenuta di Nozzole, Chianti, Tuscany, 2018
- 6oz$14.00
- 9oz$21.00
- Bottle$55.00
Quilt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2019
- 6oz$20.00
- 9oz$30.00
- Bottle$79.00

What 3,098 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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allpro
Los Angeles
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ahi Poke was delicious. It is an appetizer worth ordering.
A
Adventureswithcamille
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This hidden gem is tucked away in South Pasadena. The flavors are unique and delicious! I’ve been here twice in one month. Highly recommend the octopus appetizer and scallops entree. Yummy!
LI
LILYK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
The steak was chewy and the waiter said "ya" and left our table. The sea bass was very good.
MP
MarlineP
San Diego
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
This was our second time having dinner at The Raymond, returning because our first experience was so great. This time didn’t disappoint either. We took friends and had a wonderful time because of the outstanding service, terrific drinks and food and the lovely ambience on the front patio. We enjoyed a few of the signature cocktails and a lovely glass of rose with the ahi, sushito, olive and soup starters. It would have been better for us if there was some description on the menu or by the waiter to let us know the olives and shishito would be hot spicey. Our entrees included the rib eye, Mary’s chicken and the sea bass. The first two were excellent, while the fish was just average with little flavor. We followed with pot de crème, sorbet and crème brûlée which were all rich in taste and a great way to end our meal. Highly recommend The Raymond for a special occasion or just because you want a special meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Monica the manager was so welcoming. She told me and my guest the history of the Raymond hotel and Raymond house. She also recommend the best cocktail ever. I will for sure dine there again , especially for the cocktail.
t
tigermom
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The evening was delightful including interesting cocktails, delicious appetizers and main dishes. Very attentive service too.
SS
SherrieS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated immediately (with reservation) and the wait staff was prompt and attentive. Food and cocktails were good and we had a great time.
MN
MayaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Raymond is a triumph of upscale flavorsome dining, epic cocktails and an outstanding, knowledgeable and friendly staff. All of this combined with gorgeous patio or charming interior options makes for a memorable experience on every visit.
C
Crew
Los Angeles
207 reviews
vip
4.0
207 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Went for breakfast, the food was delicious as always!
JJ
JaneJetson
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Great patios, especially love the small rear patio. Inside cold and dark. Service is slow, but appears to be an issue of short staffed not skills.
AA
AlexA
Las Vegas
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Awesome place, slightly above average food. Excellent for drinks and ambience.
MS
MariaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Normally the food and service is good. This trip was not the norm. I am leaving these comments because I have high standards and this is a favorite place. We ordered the Tempura Maitake and it was the best thing we had all night. Delicious light and yet satisfying as a starter should be. We both ordered scallops as our main. They were flavorless. My friend ordered hers with the Brussel sprouts which were overcooked and bitter. We ordered the broccolini as a side and it never came. The other thing that never arrived back at our table was the server to see how everything was. We mentioned this when our plates were cleared. It was the third time mentioning the broccolini and we did that to cancel it. The server arrived at our table and we let them know of our dissatisfaction with the food and the service. He apologized and asked if we needed the desert menu. We said yes. We asked what of the deserts had the lowest amount of sugar and then had to ask him to find out. The broccolini came and we looked at the person delivering it and said, "We wanted that with the mean and canceled it." We ordered the pear tart. The custard had split and was not creamy. The crust was good but on the whole it was meh. These words are not to say to never go to the restaurant. It's one of my favorite places. It is to say that the standards for the food have dropped and need to be reviewed especially as it was a Saturday. The menu needs to be updated for the season and most of the offerings were still autumn comfort food. It needs to be moved into spring/early summer. I would recommend this restaurant but I'd do so with caveats.
KH
KimH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
We were disappointed in our experience for this upscale brunch. The food was fantastic and the server lovely, however he was completely overwhelmed. Our server has the entire patio to himself and as a result we had to track down our own plates for appetizers, find our own cutlery, two of our dishes were wrong, etc. The server just didn't have the ability to provide the level of service that is expected for this caliber of a restaurant. This is an issue with management and staffing, not the server.
JA
JAYZENP
Exclusive
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Hadn't been in years and was way impressed! Fabulous and hearty brunch menu. Beautiful outdoor patios! old-skewl, Pasadena style.
JP
JoseP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Tha patio was great, the food was very food. The drinks were slow, we ordered a second cocktail with the appetizers and they came halfway through the main course instead.
l
lovetodineout
Los Angeles
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Overall nice place for dinner. The only real issue was the steak knife. It was dull and I couldn't slice the meat well or even the broccoli's. Was a slight burden. My Cutco knives at home are 100 times better. If the steak knife was serrated it might have worked better. It was more like a narrow buck knife to be honest. Well... that's a minor issue but overall I would come back.
LM
LouM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience as always! The service was excellent and the food was AMAZING. I ordered the steak frites, my daughter had the sea bass, and my son had the scallops. We shared our plates with each other and loved the flavor of each entree. Only concern was the price of the corkage fee for the bottle of wine I brought with me ($35). We’ll continue to dine at The Raymond, as it’s a great deal overall.
D
Disappointed
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
A real disappointment. I went here a while back and the food was excellent, but last night was surprisingly bad. All the entrees tasted like they had been reheated, and the sides were bland and unimaginative. What happened to this place?
l
lindsayp
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Our waitress forgot about us. Our bill was wrong. Would have ordered more but she never checked in on us during the meal. My drink never came and I had to ask another waiter. Was there an hour and a half for just an entree. Really disappointing way to spend Mother’s Day especially since the one other time I was there my friend I had excellent service.
JJ
JuliannaJ
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were at the Raymond for Mother's Day. The restaurant was very careful to not overbook so it wasn't a mad house. The Raymond did not make special dishes for M'sD so the menu was the normal brunch menu. The food was very good and delivered hot. The drinks were quite strong! (At least the Old Fashioned was.) We had excellent, attentive service with lots of waiters, so we didn't have to wait for anything. We sat in the smaller of the two outdoor spaces so we could catch our waiter's eye easily. We really had a nice time. And on Mother's Day!
P
Pasadenadiner
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food. Good value and service. We asked for outside seating. We should have requested main patio. We were seated on back patio which was just okay.
NL
NLYE
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food is average for the price and service us pretty bad
T
Terry
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food and the setting were lovely but the lack of enough servers had a noticeable impact on our experience….a long wait to honor our reservation and a very long wait to take our order. We are aware that other restaurants are experiencing somewhat the same, so we hope that The Raymond offers a very positive employment environment that can soon bring them back into the 5 Star category.
S
Sharon
Central Coast
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter never rushed us and our booth was perfect. Drinks were fabulous as well.
CM
CynthiaM
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great drinks, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Love to dine outside at this fabulous craftsman house.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Food and drink on point. Always consistent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and drinks and service was very good Going back again is a must
WW
WinWin
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food menu is simple and yet quantity is fantastic. Service is great. Not like other restaurants that needs the whole party there to be seated, they let people arrive get situated
A
Adventureswithcamille
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Deliciousness in each course! Truly unique octopus appetizer, superb salmon and absolutely the best lemon basil panna cotta ever. I will return!
KE
KevenE
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cocktails, food, service and ambience. We lived everything.
s
sposin
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service1ambience4
Drinks, food and ambience are very good. Service is seriously lacking.
J
Jack2ndcity
Los Angeles
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food in a casual outside environment. Service is always good and as slow or fast as needed.
CA
CADGCF
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We have a tradition of having dinner at the Raymond after visiting the Pasadena Designer Showcase House. We were seated promptly at a great table. Our waiter Patrick was professional and friendly. He answered our questions about the new menu. The seabass and steak were well proportioned, attractive and delicious. Best of all we never felt rushed. Dinner at The Raymond is always a pleasure and. that’s why it’s a tradition!
LB
LyBee
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit and will be retuning! The food was amazing as well as the service
RB
RoadieBill
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
Excellent food and very creative. Staff was distracted or going through the motions. Waitress was okay. Very loud yelling people in the room next to us. Imagine if we ate in a different part of the restaurant it would’ve been different. Food was really good though. Tops.
GR
GailR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Another lovely evening at the Raymond. We all chose the Dine Out LA prix fixe menu, and it was delicious. As always, the service was outstanding
m
micheleb
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Everything was outstanding. The best part was the service. Dined for Brunch. Would like to return for Dinner.
b
bigdog
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I found the restaurant of Yelp! as it had consistently good reviews. The restaurant was busy but everything was handled efficiently and smoothly. The food was excellent and lots of variety to choose from. Everyone in our party had a different dish but everyone was super pleased. True SoCal ambience.
EL
EmilyL
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was amazing (the staff definitely give great recommendations and they are friendly)! Most of the food was delicious and worth the price and the drinks were some of the best in town! Overall a great evening out and would go back!
PM
PhilM
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great setting for drinks & dinner. Excellent cocktail repertoire with great execution - even mesquite smoke in snifter of mezcal-based drink. Food great also, but not quite up to the execution of the cocktails. Fantastic ambience in an old house setting. Parking available with valet, but very limited capacity - fills up early. Be prepared to park on street.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Raymond Restaurant using the Order Online button. The Raymond Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. The Raymond Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 441-3136.

The Raymond Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3098 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.