The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

When the Huntington’s famous tea room reopened in 2023, online reservations promptly booked out completely. These days, the Rose Garden Tea Room is still one of L.A.’s hottest reservations, at least on the weekends, though walk-in guests have found more luck as of late. My advice? Arrive when the teahouse opens around 10am and ask the host to find out what’s available later in the day. Even with the price of admission to the Huntington itself, the beautiful setting and high-quality fare easily make this one of the best afternoon tea experiences in greater Los Angeles. The regular $64 tea offering includes a lamb sandwich with pomegranate cranberry chutney and pistachio dukkah, plus a miso caramel madeleine and a surprisingly tasty fruit tart. (For those with dietary restrictions, the restaurant also offers vegan and gluten-free menus.) The more premium $77 Huntington Tea adds on sparkling wine, a lobster roll and a housemade bonbon. Touches like marmalade and a signature rose tea blend made with citrus and flowers grown on the premises, plus all-around delicious sweets and scones, make the Rose Garden Tea Room a destination-worthy afternoon tea.