The Hills are known for luxury and high-end designs for the elite. We all wish we could live like the rich and sometimes the only way to experience the lifestyle is by going out to a fancy restaurant! Everyone loves food, but the restaurants in Beverly Hills are more than just that – you’ll also feel as if you’re eating for the very first time.
We scoped out some of the hottest restaurants in Beverly Hills and answered some of the most popular questions to give you the 411 on these swanky eateries.
Beverly Hills Restaurants
Where do celebrities eat in Beverly Hills?
Catch LA
If you can manage to snag a reservation here, dining at Catch LA is a truly an awesome experience. From the brick walls to the hanging plants, this open-air rooftop bar and restaurant attracts A-list celebrities with their internationally-inspired seafood dishes and trendy atmosphere. A great place to stop by for pre-dinner cocktails and oysters. Reservations are tough, but just show up and as for a seat at the bar. If you do manage a reservation ask for a patio seat!
Craig’s LA
This Beverly Hilly hotspot has an old-school Italian charm that could only be found in LA. On the menu, you’ll find everything from pizza to vegan fare, but the main draw here is the atmosphere. Despite its dedicated celebrity following, with A-lists guests every evening, Craig’s is wide-open to the public as long as you make a reservation. Want to watch how paparazzi work? Chill outside the restaurant – there are always at least three photographers!
Spago
Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has a buzzy and sleek bistro that offers locally sourced California cuisine on North Canon Drive. With delicate tasting food, fine wines, and craft beers, this place truly takes it to a new level.
They also offer a great vegetarian menu. Though SPAGO is a popular lunch and dinner spot, their portions are known to be too small, which kind of makes us want to cringe at the price points associated with them.
A fine dining experience for the elite with 4-6 course meals including their delectable desserts. Forbes.com and Eater.com named Spago as one of the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles. When making your reservation, ask for a table in the courtyard – it’s quaint and a lot of fun!
The Polo Lounge
This is an iconic establishment located within the Beverly Hills Hotel has been a favorite breakfast spot forever with decades of glamorous history. It was traditionally made popular by owner Hernando Courtright, the vice president of the Bank of America, who purchased the hotel in 1941.
During this time the infamous Polo Lounge was established and has since then been one of the most infamous celebrity hangouts in Los Angeles.
Way back in the day celebrities such as Humphrey Bogart, Fred Astair, Carol Lombard and the Rat Pack were frequent fixtures, along with Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. Even today, it still manages to hold the same caliber of clientele. Most recently, Kim Kardashian!
The Ivy Beverly Hills
A cute brunch spot with fantastic American fare, The Ivy is a well-known place to see celebrities. The baskets and decorative plates that adorn the walls give this restaurant the vibe of a country kitchen, but the food is always on point, and the clientele top notch. There’s outdoor seating, and their strawberry lemonade is especially delicious on a hot day. Plus, there’s complimentary champagne too! Don’t be turned off by the ‘rustic’ look – it’s a Beverly Hills staple.
What are good places to eat in Beverly Hills?
Tucked in the center of 90210, Via Alloro is an elegant restaurant serving up wood-fired pizzas and traditional Italian dishes. From the ricotta-stuffed zucchini blossoms to the thin-crust pizzas, every dish here is exquisite and authentic. The large outdoor patio is perfect for people-watching and sipping fine Italian wine.
This effortlessly hip restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including handcrafted sushi, sandwiches, and perfectly-grilled steaks. The vibe here is posh but classic, and it’s a well-known lunch spot for movie executives in the area. If you’re looking for flawless service and modern American fare, South Beverly Grill doesn’t disappoint. A Backstage with Velvet Ropes hint: get the sushi!
Originally located in West Hollywood, the new Beverly Hills location of The Palm is truly stunning. It’s a quaint but very old-Hollywood feeling establishment. From the moment you enter the spacious dining room, you’re treated like royalty here. Whether you order the steak or the lobster, The Palm Beverly Hills lives up to the hype.
This high-end French restaurant is known for their decadent bread, sandwiches, traditional French dishes, and desserts. There is a formal dining room as well as a counter-serve nook serving up happy hour drinks, vegetarian options, and patio seating by the park. Tourist-friendly Bouchon is very popular for breakfast and lunch. It’s also great for solo dining, with its hip, upscale, and romantic vibe. During Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, their doors stay open, and in fact, rather busy!
Indulge in elegant pizza and pasta dishes at E Baldi, an upscale Italian restaurant with a warm atmosphere. The menu rotates seasonally, but you can expect to find traditional Italian favorites like veal Milanese and crab risotto. It’s truly a splurge-worthy fine dining experience.
Crustacean is one of the most famous restaurants in LA, and for good reason – Chef An’s Famous Roasted Crab is cooked with “secret spices” in a hidden kitchen that only blood relatives are allowed to enter.
If the mystery isn’t enough to entice you to visit, the mouthwatering Vietnamese garlic noodles and nightly live music will. Crustacean Beverly Hills is currently closed for renovations but will reopen in fall 2017, so you have plenty of time to plan ahead and get a reservation.
This modern bistro tucked inside Barneys New York Department Store has the elegant atmosphere to match its 90210 location. With its ultra-modern, minimalist decor and seasonal small plates, Fred’s offers a truly luxurious experience. After a day of shopping, stop by Fred’s to grab a bagel flown in from New York (weekends only). For a stunning view of the city, ask for a seat on the terrace.
What is the best steakhouse in Beverly Hills?
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Mastro’s is a snazzy chophouse that serves decadent plates & drinks to glamorous crowds in a plush, dinner-club setting. Their cutting-edge menu of prime steaks and fresh seafood goes well with fine wines and craft beers, all while being accompanied by live music. Truly, one of the best in Beverly Hills, especially with their Penthouse dining experience in the heart of the 90210.
Cut
This celebrity chef’s steakhouse offers a great selection of prime meats and appetizers. This is another one of Wolfgang Puck’s high-end Beverly Hills eateries, but this one is known as the one not to miss. In fact, CUT is a Michelin star-rated establishment. Its cool location at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons hotel makes it perfect for a night out.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Located just a few blocks from Rodeo Drive, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the perfect place to go for a special occasion. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, with comfortable booths and elegant wood paneling. Known for their delectable steaks topped with a generous dab of butter, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is beloved by both tourists and locals. It’s also a well-known celebrity hangout, so be on the lookout for familiar faces!
What are the best new restaurants in Beverly Hills?
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s stunning new restaurant inside the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills was one of this year’s most anticipated hotspots, and it certainly lives up to its reputation. The creative farm-to-table cuisine focuses on South American dishes as well as traditional European cuisine like specialty pizzas and decadent pastas. They even serve vegan fare. Bright, cheerful, and comfortably modern, Jean-Georges is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. After dinner, check out the hotel rooftop for a drink. It’s “for hotel guests only”…but we’ll let you figure out how to sneak up. It’s worth it!
Maude
Curtis Stone’s high-end New American restaurant creates a seasonally inspired tasting menu every month. TV personality and talented chef, Curtis Stone, takes you on a culinary adventure in the form of a multi-course tasting menu. The menu changes monthly to highlight star ingredients, well-worth strains, and a very intimate setting.
At first glance, this unassuming sushi spot seems deceptively casual – but don’t be fooled. Japanese celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s 30-year-old sushi restaurant “Nobu” is well-known for its innovative twists on classic Japanese fare…and this new establishment is up there with his best work ever. Order the omakase (or “chef’s choice”) sushi meal which comes with seven impeccable courses and a dessert. Every dish is beautifully plated and incredibly delicious.
Restaurants That Celebrities Own
Owned by Lisa Vanderpump of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame, Villa Blanca is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant with beautiful decor. From the plush white seats to the elegant terrace, Villa Blanca feels like the type of place where only beautiful people eat. Expect to see a celebrity (or two) enjoying brunch here after a stroll down the nearby Rodeo Drive.
Lisa Vanderpump exploded into the homes of mainstream America with her appearance on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules and this very restaurant set the setting for the show. It is co-owned by her husband and based in West Hollywood, California – practically on the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood line.
The crafty little moniker actually is an abbreviation and stands for “Sexy Unique Restaurant” and offers upscale “global” cuisine with trendy cocktails. It is located on the corner of Melrose and Robertson.
When he’s not starring in movies or directing films, Robert de Niro enjoys being a bit of a foodie. His passion for Italian cuisine led him to own Ago, one of the top Italian restaurants in LA. Go for the gorgeous patio and amazing cocktails, stay for the unique pasta dishes and ultra-fresh seafood. We highly recommend a reservation…and keep your eyes peeled for George Clooney. He’s been seen here a lot.
Grab a seat on the colorful patio and you’re sure to spot a celebrity at Serafina, a trendy LA restaurant owned by Spice Girl Mel B. This internationally-acclaimed Italian restaurant has been a famous New York location for years, and the new LA location is already generating a buzz. On the menu, you’ll find tasty thin-crust pizzas and pastas for surprisingly affordable prices. Plus, they have fantastic cocktails (don’t miss the jalapeño margarita).
This trendy club owned by David Arquette is one of the coolest nightlife destinations in LA. Dress your best and be prepared to wait in a long line outside – or find a way to impress the bouncer! Although it’s considered a club, we’re told the food is great!
Co-owned by Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling, Tagine is an authentic Moroccan restaurant with an intimate, romantic vibe. Highly recommended for a date night or dining with a small group of friends – the space is tiny, which only adds to the restaurant’s exclusive vibe.
Honestly, most Beverly Hill restaurants are pricey but the quality of your meal together with the aesthetic and experience will be like no other. No need to be intimidated by the elite scene, just embrace it for a night and live like a star!
Whether you’re a local, new in town, or just visiting, you know Beverly Hills zip code is 90210, and now you also know these are all great spots to dine well, spot celebrities, meet new people and network. It’s all about your surroundings, so even if you’re not rich, you can still dine like you are!
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