Stories about the lives of the gorgeous and wealthy people that live in this exclusive district in California have filled the screens and tabloids for years, projecting an image of abundance and upscale fashion that many dream of, for themselves. But if you thought that Beverly Hills was just about shopping on Rodeo Drive and celebrity hunting, think again. In addition to its attractions, Beverly Hills also offer accommodation options, such as hotels with restaurants and Airbnb vacation rentals.
Over the years, it has proudly earned a reputation as a world-class culinary destination, with different cuisines, styles, and atmospheres, which provide an incredible experience for food lovers. The price range of these menus is, of course, in tune with the income bracket expected in this area, but if you want to treat yourself and try another level of gastronomy, take a look at this selection of the best Beverly Hills restaurants.
1. Mírame
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
As one of the best restaurants in Beverly Hills, Mirame is a chic contemporary restaurant located in the heart of Beverly Hills that boasts cozy indoor and outdoor dining areas. The restaurant features Mexican cuisine with Californian twists, offering a wide array of unique and tasty dishes including lamb barbacoa quesadilla, duck carnitas and potato omelet, crispy braised pork belly taco, hanger steak mulita, fried Baja snapper, Baja oysters in a half shell, and a whole lot more.
Aside from these amazing dishes, guests can enjoy a whole lot of desserts as well as an extensive selection of beverages such as draft beers, cocktails, and Mexican coffee.
Mírame
Address: 419 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Website: Mírame
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11:30am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 12am; Sun: 11:30 - 11pm (closed on Mon)
2. Nate'n Al's
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Nate'n Al’s is the quintessential LA delicatessen that first opened its doors in 1945. Throughout the decades, this favorite local dining spot has continued in serving some of the best dishes in the city, offering a wide selection of tasty bites. Delicious options here include smoked fish, matzo ball soup, pastramis, bagels, burritos, chicken pot pie, pancakes, salads, sandwiches, roasted turkey, and other deli favorites. Aside from the good food, Nate'n Al’s also offers outdoor dining with a casual vibe.
Nate'n Al's
Address: 414 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Website: Nate'n Al’s
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 8am - 7pm; Fri - Sun: 8am - 8pm
3. Croft Alley Beverly Hills
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Croft Alley Beverly Hills is one of the best places to eat in Beverly Hills. It’s a popular restaurant founded in 2014. Even if it’s relatively new, it has garnered many loyal customers due to the restaurant’s simple yet delicious dishes, cozy atmosphere, and top-notch service.
Serving a wide array of breakfast and lunch, customers can indulge in a number of tasty dishes including truffles and eggs, waffles, avocado toast, kale salad, cauliflower grilled cheese, prosciutto grilled cheese, tuna melt, banh mi, coconut risotto, lettuce wraps, Dixie fried chicken, and more.
Croft Alley Beverly Hills
Address: 9433 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Website: Croft Alley Beverly Hills
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)
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4. IMA
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Located in the vibrant Santa Monica Boulevard, IMA is the go-to place for most locals craving delicious Japanese dishes. This popular sukiyaki and shabu-shabu spot offers the finest Japanese food by making sure all the ingredients used for every dish that comes out of the kitchen are of their utmost quality. The delicate A5 wagyu cuts, for instance, will definitely take your dining experience to a whole new level.
Besides the great food, IMA is also known for its cozy ambiance and excellent service, making the place a favorite culinary destination for both locals and tourists.
IMA
Address: 9669 S Santa Monica Blvd #1, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, United States
Website: IMA
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)
5. Lawry's The Prime Rib
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For the best ribs in town, check out Lawry’s The Prime Rib, one of the most famous Beverly Hills restaurants! This upscale chophouse is definitely the best place to go if you want to go full carnivore as the restaurant offers a full range of high-quality meats including certified Angus beef, prime rib eye, prime NY strip, and a whole lot more. Of course, it’s not just the meat that draws in a lot of people here as the menu offers tasty sides like lobster tails, baked potato, roasted veggies, garlic mushroom, creamed spinach, and more.
To go along with the filling dishes, Lawry’s The Prime Rib serves a wide selection of top-notch beverages ranging from wines and cocktails to draft beers and whiskeys.
Lawry's The Prime Rib
Address: 100 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, United States
Website: Lawry’s The Prime Rib
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri: 5pm - 9:30pm; Sat: 4pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
6. The Belvedere
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Posted by The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills on Monday, May 8, 2017
Under Chef David Codney’s command, the Belvedere at the Peninsula hotel has become the only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Southern California. The rooftop garden creates the perfect atmosphere to transport you to the Mediterranean, the main influence on the exquisite delights served here for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meals here display the best local ingredients and wild-caught seafood. You will get to dine in one of the finest places in the area, with a 25-year history of excellence.
The Belvedere
Address: 9882 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Website: The Belvedere
7. Matsuhisa Restaurant
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This is the flagship of the extraordinary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, who has created an empire by changing the game in the sushi scene and developing flavors that have left an influence around the world. Despite the hordes of celebrities and culinary travelers that have eaten here through the years, Matsuhisa is still a place that is true to its roots and keeps its original identity - one that is a blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, which delivers wonders like the mixed seafood ceviche or the new-style shrimp sashimi.
Matsuhisa Restaurant
Address: 129 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
Website: Matsuhisa Restaurant
8. Il Pastaio
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Posted by Il Pastaio on Monday, December 21, 2020
As one of the best Italian restaurants in town, it is no wonder that Il Pastaio attracts A-list celebrities - and lots of paparazzi, who wait outside to get their pictures. Chef Giacomino Drago is responsible for this celebrated kitchen, where, for over 20 years, the highlights of the menu have relied on the homemade pasta, like the garganelli with broccoli and sausage.
Behind the delicious dishes that seem to come from heaven, there is a tradition and technique with deep roots in the chef’s family and personal history.
Il Pastaio
Address: 400 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Website: Il Pastaio
9. Spago Beverly Hills
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An institution in Beverly Hills, Spago is the pet of world-renowned chef, Wolfgang Puck, who had the vision to locate in the area when it was still far from becoming the exclusive hot spot it is now. Featuring what is considered the best wine list in the United States, it keeps up its stunning quality thanks to the work of executive chef, Lee Hefter.
The tasting menu that ranges from six to eight courses is perfect for first-timers, but you can order other plates if you prefer. You will be delighted with dishes influenced by cuisine from California, Asia, Italy and France, which you can enjoy on their charming patio.
Spago Beverly Hills
Address: 176 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Website: Spago Beverly Hills
10. CUT
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Chef Wolfgang Puck is also behind one of the most incredible steakhouses in the United States. CUT is a celebration of the different ways the finest of beef is cut, around the world and it provides a unique experience for meat lovers, although their seafood also receives a magical treatment.
With an impressive international wine list and a modern environment, fine works of art fill the walls, so that guests can be surrounded by beauty, while they enjoy the sophisticated flavors served.
CUT
Address: 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Website: CUT
11. The Bazaar
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
If you are in the mood for some tapas, the Bazaar is the place to go. Located in the SLS Hotel, it holds three different spaces in one: Blanca, Rojo and Centro, each one with a different atmosphere and style.
Chef José Andrés is in charge of the modern flavors in the Bazaar and is one of the pioneers that introduced the concept of Spanish tapas to the United States. For a taste of one of the most traditional dishes, try the shrimp with garlic.
The Bazaar
Address: 465 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
Website: The Bazaar
12. Nozawa
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If you’re looking for interesting things to do at night, visit Nozawa. Reputation precedes this omakase-only bar, run by legendary Master Chef Osamu Fujita. 22 courses of sushi, prepared with fierce technique and the absolute freshest fish are served to just 10 guests a night, in what could be the most incredible and disciplined experience of your life.
Prior reservation is not the only prerequisite to join this exclusive evening, you must also obey the strict rules of the house in terms of punctuality and respecting the chef’s choices (as in, don’t ask for changes or special requests in the food that is served). It’s all absolutely worth it.
Nozawa
Address: 212 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Website: Nozawa
13. Maude
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hThe restaurant of celebrity chef Curtis Stone, one of the Food Network’s most popular hosts, Maude is inspired by and named after his grandmother. Maude has a welcoming and warm ambiance, with seven tables and serves 25 lucky and patient guests, as getting a reservation can take up to months in advance.
The tasting menu of his nine intricate courses is fully centered on one ingredient per month and showcases Stone’s talent and inspiration in delivering a fun and tasty meal, that never disappoints.
Maude
Address: 212 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA
Website: Maude
14. Tempura Endo
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The empire of Koichi Endo has reached Beverly Hills, all the way from Kyoto, Japan. This ultimate tempura bar experience is heightened by the lantern-lit stone pavement in the entrance, the fragrance of Japanese incense and the peaceful and relaxed climate that is present in Tempura Endo.
You’ll find no need to look for rooftop bars in the area as well. Under an air of intimacy, up to eight guests can sit in the bar and delight themselves, while they watch the chefs prepare different tempura dishes, with one of five salts. Three different tasting menus are offered, which include multiple courses of tempura, with sashimi and various salads.
Tempura Endo
Address: 9777 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Website: Tempura Endo
15. Bouchon
Editor’s note: Establishment is permanently closed
This classic French bistro was born when chef Thomas Keller returned to Southern California, after 20 years. The tranquil space in Bouchon serves as the perfect place to explore their extensive wine list and pair your selection with meals you would expect in a French-influenced kitchen, like the Moules Frites (mussels and fries).
Or, choose one of the options that you could order anywhere else but that has a special touch, like the fried chicken. The hidden gem of the house, not included on the menu, is the burger in a baked brioche bun.
Bouchon
Address: 235 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Website: Bouchon
A paradise for refined palates
These restaurants provide the opportunity to dine in one of the most incredible venues in California but are also a window to the personal stories and endless imagination of world-acclaimed chefs. Make your reservation, dress up for the occasion and prepare for one of the most incredible culinary experiences of your life.
Beverly Hills is ready to welcome you with menus that belong to the wonderful world of movies but exist in real life. For more dining options, check out the best cafes and rooftop restaurants also available in the area.
Frequently asked questions about the top Beverly Hills restaurants
1. Which restaurants in Beverly Hills are good for a family?
While most of the restaurants in this list can be considered family friendly, your kids will probably like the casual vibe and kid-friendly dishes at Nate'n Al’s, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, and Croft Alley Beverly Hills.
2. Which restaurants in Beverly Hills have a bar?
If you’re dining out with your friends or you’re on a date, you might want to extend the night with some after-dinner drinks. So you might as well make a reservation in one of these restaurants with a bar: Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Mirame, and Spago Beverly Hills.
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