Updated 11 September 2026
Dinning Around Harbour Vista 2026
   
posted 14 August 2025
Dining Around Harbour Vista
Pamela’s Tea Room
by Michael Barto
It might be considered sacrilege to not have a hot dog at Costco (they are really good hot dogs!) when you go shopping, but across the street is a restaurant called Pamela’s Tea Room. I discovered it because my wife and her sister wanted to try it. I am a guy and I would never be caught dead in a tea room. I asked the waitress what was good and she said the ground beef mini Shepherd’s Pie. Boy!! was she right. This is the best Shepherd’s Pie I have ever had (except for my wife’s).
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Of course, Pamela’s Tea Room serves a variety of teas. They are served in individual pots. Besides tea, they also offer a variety of imported soft drinks. Besides the Shepherd’s pie, they offer other items in their English Style menu including tea sandwiches: Salmon and cucumber, Chicken, ham and cheese, and so forth. For the more adventurous, there is a “Ploughman’s Lunch” consisting of ham, British cheese, boiled egg, a Queen’s salad with Brandy pickle, pickle onions with roll and butter. They also offer a variety of quiches such as ham, cheese, and mushrooms. All of this is certainly different than a Costco lunch. So, if you want an exotic change, try Pamela’s Tea Room in Old World. ■

Pamela's Tea Room
7561 Center Ave #19
n Old World Village
Huntington Beach 92647
Tearoom hours: Tues-Sun 11am-3pm.
Not open Mondays.
Phone number: 714-897-9442

Editor Notes:

  1. The Shepherd’s Pie is a special that is not listed on the menu, but it is served most every day.
  2. Also, for Costco, $1.50 plus tax, you get a hot drink with a free refill. Do not expect Pamelia’s Tea Room to come near that price.
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