The Raymond 1886 - Modern American Cuisine & Craft Cocktails in Pasadena

Zane
5 Star
Food: The calamari was good, it was little bit too spicy for me, and the rice paper was a little oily but still yummy. The bread and butters were great, they swap out the flavors every day, and we had smoked cheddar and cranberry orange, I really enjoyed the cranberry orange one, it was bright and sweet and buttery. The kale salad was also good , the perfect dressing and the perfect toppings. The ribeye was cooked to perfection and it was very flavorful. The chimichurri was delicious and very fresh tasting. The Mac n cheese was good, but needed a better cheesy flavor, it was a little creamy and not cheesy. We had three desserts, the lemon dessert, the chocolate pot de crème, and the chocolate bread pudding. The pot de crème base was great, rich and creamy, but the olive oil sea salt in the whipped cream didn’t hit the mark. It threw off the flavor for me. The bread pudding was great, I think that because the chef used fresh bread not stale bread it elevated it to a new level. I’m not a big bread pudding fan but this was good. The lemon dessert was the best of them all, the perfect tartness, and it was silky smooth and just melted away in your mouth. The blueberry sauce was just divine and a beautiful color. Service: Our server, Ginger, was great, she was kind and helped us with some items on the menu. The food came out so fast, she hadn’t even left our table yet and the salad was at our table. Atmosphere: I thought it was cute and cozy. We sat outside and the light that came in was beautiful. It was perfect for when the sun was setting because it wasn’t too warm, and if it got cold they had heaters. Overall: Great food, great atmosphere! I recommend!
Thursday 9th October 2025

Candie Brown
5 Star
Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. We love coming to The Raymond! My husband and I split the tagliatelle pasta and the rib eye steak before heading to my company Christmas party. It was just the right amount of food and everything was excellent. Service was prompt and the atmosphere was cozy and intimate. We love supporting local businesses, so this place is a staple on our list.
Sunday 14th December 2025

Emily Lin
1 Star
We came here for Dine LA because of the high Google reviews, but unfortunately, our experience didn’t match the expectations. The food was served cold and lacked flavor. Service was slow across the board, from ordering to receiving our dishes. Valet parking was also very inefficient—we waited about 30 minutes just to get our car. Overall, it was a disappointing experience.
Sunday 1st February 2026

Michael Headley
5 Star
We had brunch at The Raymond on a Sunday before going to the Pasadena Showcase House event. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was classy and nostalgic, and the food was tasty. I highly recommend the cocktails, I had the Old Fashioned. If you’re with a group, definitely get the pastry board which is a sampling of all of the pastries that they offer. The Short Rib tacos were very tasty. Everyone on my party enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere, go check it out!
Thursday 29th May 2025

Evan Kwok
5 Star
Nice hidden gem. Pretty comfortable even you sit outside the patio in summer time. Since there is many plants among the outdoor table area. Service is Good. Food although not surprisingly but not bad at all.
Monday 15th September 2025