THE RAYMOND RESTAURANT.
CLASSIC. HISTORIC. ROMANTIC.

The Raymond Restaurant represents a slice of Pasadena’s colorful past and carries on Rose City’s great traditions of hospitality and architecture.

In 1886, Walter Raymond, a Boston native, came to Pasadena and built The Raymond Hotel - a fabulous sunny destination for Easterners looking to escape harsh winter weather. Located on Beacon Hill, the stunning architecture symbolized privilege and sophistication.

On Easter Sunday in 1895, sparks from a chimney ignited the roof and the entire hotel burned to the ground in only 40 minutes.

Undaunted, Walter built an even grander hotel with 300 rooms. At the same time, he built a charming caretaker’s cottage. Walter Raymond and his wife often lived there when it wasn’t being rented to special guests. The new establishment opened in December of 1901.

Unfortunately, The Great Depression toppled the second Raymond Hotel. A mortgage bank shut down operations in 1931, and Raymond and his wife lived in the cottage until 1934.

That caretaker’s cottage is now The Raymond Restaurant and the timeless charm of the secluded booths, leaded glass, and candlelit patios are there for you to enjoy.