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The restaurants of Beverly Hills, similar to those of its nearby cousin Bel Air, cater to the rich and famous as well as those simply looking for a night out in the company of Hollywood elite. From the couches and chairs to the drapes and table settings, everything about the majority of Beverly Hills restaurants screams class, and each value the style as much as the quality of the food they serve. While Beverly Hills is not known for discounts and bargains, restaurants providing good deals for even the tightest pocketbook are out there. Both quaint new-age bistros and grilled sandwich shops that have been around since the days of Marilyn Monroe bring in the popular crowds on a daily basis. Chic locations in Los Angeles like these are often prime gathering spots for locals, even more so than the expensive brethren they share the same streets with.
Traditional Brazilian Steakhouse in Beverly Hills
133 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
 1.888.761.3058
Come feast at Fogo de Chao restaurant. Experience a Southern Brazilian Steakhouse at it's finest in Los Angeles!
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A Garlic Restaurant in Beverly Hills
55 North La Cienega Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA
1.866.476.0557 |
Once Beverly Hills' best-kept secret, The Stinking Rose has made a name for itself and its popularity is evident—people fill the unique dining rooms to partake of the tasty food enhanced by the fragrant bulb.
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The Perfect Blend of Style and Taste — with a California Twist
9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Located in the world famous Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, Circa 55 is a new treat for all restaurant lovers. This top-end steakhouse uses hand-selected local produce complemented by hearty prime steaks and fresh seafood, combining it all into an artful Californian dining experience.
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Northern Italian Cuisine in Beverly Hills
8638 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
1.310.274.1893
One of Los Angeles' best Italian restaurants, Locanda Veneta aims to please diners looking for that little taste of Italy. This classic Italian restaurant located in Beverly Hills, California combines the freshest and often deceptively simplest ingredients cooked into artform. In addition to the exciting Mediterranean menu, diners seem to take to Locanda Veneta's unpretentious Venetian atmosphere.
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Traditional Italian Charm in Beverly Hills
410 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1.888.761.3057
Celestino Drago is not a new name around Los Angeles, CA when speaking in regards to Italian cuisine. Since the opening of Drago Ristorante in 1991, Celestino has become the leader of an Italian restaurant empire in Los Angeles and at his newest location Enoteca Drago, located in Beverly Hills, his recipe for classic Italian tradition flies a very high flag.
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Traditional French Restaurant
4724 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Le Marmiton Brasserie, located in Marina del Rey, offers traditional brasserie fare that showcases Chef Jean Marc's unique blend of classic and country French cooking. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Le Marmiton Brasserie's casual elegance provides the perfect backdrop for a dinner date, Saturday brunch with the girls, a business lunch or a drink after work.
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208 Via Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Contemporary American. Dine on gourmet food with a view at 208 Rodeo. This Beverly Hills restaurant is located on the corner of the famous Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, where outdoor terrace seating allows diners to take in the bustle of celebrities and tourists on the street walks. Delicious creations by Chef Joseph Mahon include fusion food like Japanese squash ravioli, dry aged New York strip, Chilean salmon, and coconut-curry lentil soup.
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421 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Fusion/Eclectic. Oooh la la! A Cow Jumped Over the Moon is a Beverly Hills kosher fusion food restaurant that features incredible French wines and a menu blending Italian, French and Japanese cuisine. The interior is chic and vibrant with hues of plum, saffron, slate and white, and scenic seating is available in an outdoor patio area. Event catering and private dining rooms are also available.
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8722 W.Third St., Los Angeles CA 90048
Perennially Californian. Only in eclectic Los Angeles does a restaurant pair Italian fare with a sushi bar. A sexy, sophisticated Beverly Hills restaurant, Barefoot also makes chilling martinis and offers over 75 bottles of wines, from New Zealand chardonnays to Napa merlots, to complement the reasonably-priced menu.
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9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212
American. The world and its fine dishes converge in Belvedere, a Beverly Hills fusion food restaurant inside the Peninsula Hotel. Prepared by Chef James Overbaugh, dishes with Japanese, Indian, African influences and more will tantalize the taste buds in a lovingly decorated setting. Specialty treats from Pastry Chef Miguel Franco will satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth, along with classic choices like tiramisu. The gourmet meal can be topped off by a wide selection of French and American wine, with assistance from sommelier (wine steward) David Jones.
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9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212
Contemporary American. Located in the Four Seasons Hotel in the upscale corner of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard, this upscale Beverly Hills restaurant is of a caliber worthy of royalty and movie stars alike. Milan-style high ceilings and tall windows open up to reveal a crystal chandelier that shines upon the finely crafted tableware. The lounge area features an illuminated bar and wine display that provides an unforgettable sight. Special Candlelight dinners are served with the freshest organic ingredients picked by the chef, where artichoke, crab-encrusted sea bass, Filet Mignon Au Poivre and other gourmet dishes provide rich flavor.
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9400 West Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212
Californian. Enjoy a posh lunch by a beautifully illuminated 1950s style pool in this Beverly Hills restaurant within the Avalon Hotel. Lounge chairs and modern table arrangements are placed adjacent to the pool at Blue on Blue Restaurant. The patio-style cabanas provide a relaxing atmosphere with bamboo tresses and custom seating, and the warm California sun beckons diners to relax. At night, the indoor dining room provides intimacy with custom marble tables and vintage seats. Fresh seasonal American food like cinnamon braised short ribs and scallop & celery root risotto satisfy gourmet tastes. The bar serves fashionable cocktails like classic martinis, spiced sidecars and mojitos.
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9360 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212
Japanese. The BONDST Beverly Hills restaurant is located in the Thompson Hotel on famous Wilshire Boulevard. Incorporating a minimalist modern design, this restaurant serves sushi and European-Japanese fusion food. Comfortable brown leather seats provide lounge-like comfort. A second-floor lounge, private library alcove, outdoor patio seating, and full bar top off the chic amenities. Some top food entrees include Kobe beef burgers and banana milk chocolate dim sum.
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151 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90211
Indian. Energy flows freely at Chakra, a Beverly Hills restaurant with modern and traditional Indian food. The fusion of two styles extends from the food to the décor, where ambient western light is often mixed with antique bells from India. In addition to the dining area and bar, there are private VIP rooms and two outdoor patios for a diverse social dining experience.
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8741 Alden Dr., Los Angeles CA 90048
Eurasian. For European-Asian fusion food, the trendy place to eat is Chaya Brasserie. This Beverly Hills restaurant specializes in a eclectic menu that includes French-Japanese fusion, French, and Italian entrees. Items like the croissant bread pudding and weekly chef's special sushi rolls are some of the many popular creations by Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe. Chaya Brasserie restaurant has been an icon of Beverly Hills' Robertson Boulevard for the past twenty years.
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9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212
Steakhouse. A dream team trio of Master Chef Wolfgang Puck, Getty Center architect Richard Meier and the Beverly Wilshire combined their talents for a deliciously stylish steakhouse and lounge: CUT by Wolfgang Puck. Hosted at the luxurious Beverly Wilshire — A Four Seasons Hotel, this Beverly Hills restaurant is a freshly exciting steakhouse and ultra lounge for the hip. Martinis, 21 day-aged steak, and millie feuille with strawberries are some of the fine items often enjoyed here. CUT has received numerous accolades, including Esquire magazine's “2006 Restaurant of the Year” and the LA chapter's restaurant design award from the American Institute of Architects.
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9595 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Mexican/Southwestern. Authentic Mexican food, with traditionally made tamales and guacamole prepared fresh everyday, fits the high standards of El Torito Grill. This Beverly Hills Mexican food restaurant offers generous portions and guacamoles that are prepared right in front of diners' tables. The aroma of melted butter with lobster tortillas is enough to make the mouth water hungrily for this restaurant.
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439 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Contemporary American. “Innovative American Cuisine” is the slogan of The Farm of Beverly Hills, a restaurant famous for its “Farm Fresh” quality ingredients, fresh cookies, and chocolate-rich Famous Farm Brownies. Pastries and a coffee bar are available for quick breakfasts, besides the classic comfort food selections. A patio area also provides an outdoor setting with views of bustling and trendy Beverly Hills. The Famous Farm Brownies have been featured in Gourmet Magazine and is a favorite of Southern California locals.
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236 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90212
Mexican/Southwestern. Fine Mexican Cuisine is served at Frida, a Beverly Hills restaurant & bar filled with beautiful murals and authentic Mexican folk art. The ambient atmosphere is enhanced with table candles for an intimate and relaxing mood. The menu selections at Frida Restaurant draw from the various regions of Mexico, where delicious offerings include Tacos Del Guero, ceviche oasis, and Frida's own Mango Margarita.
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134 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211
Japanese. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, the high-end Gonpachi Japanese restaurant brings izakaya-style dining to Beverly Hills. Gonpachi is set in a stunning three-level area made to resemble wooden tea houses from over 300 years ago: one could easily mistake the restaurant for a intricate movie set! Authentic wood and other building supplies were used to recreate this icon of Japan. Balconies provide views of the inner courtyard and gardens. Sushi, sumiyaki grilled cuisine, sake, and other traditional Japanese items are served in this entrancing lantern-strewn locale. Soba noodles are hand-made by chefs, and diners can watch the culinary craft in action.
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7360 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles CA
American. Progressive American cuisine in an unpretentious fine dining atmosphere that feels of a Los Angeles neighborhood haunt.
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8400 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211
Japanese. Traditional Japanese favorites and French-Japanese fusion food can be found in Hokusai, a trendy and critically acclaimed Beverly Hills sushi restaurant. A contemporary deco décor provides a beautiful backdrop for any special occasion or business meal, where a centerpiece tower etched with Japanese characters gives Hokusai a unique style. Executive Chef Charlie Nagase and Sushi Chef Koji Mat come from the top echelons of the Japanese culinary arts, with offerings like Jidori Chicken, Kobe cheek stew, and fresh sashimi flown daily from Japan.
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8384 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Italian.
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369 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Polynesian. Listed as one of the best LA tiki bars by the Los Angeles Times, Luau is a Beverly Hills restaurant specializing in Polynesian food and other pan-Asian Pacific Rim dishes. The setting feels right at home with a tropical island feel, complete with thatched straw roof, dimmed lights, and island masks from Papua New Guinea. Sweet fruit alcoholic cocktails and curry top off the island experience.
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9513 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Italian. Massimo Ristorante is owned by Tuscan Chef Massimo Ormani, who has gained such acclaim that his Beverly Hills Italian restaurant was voted one of “LA's 75 Best Restaurants” by Los Angeles Magazine. Along with a full bar, the outdoor patio and sidewalk café offers a scenic view of Beverly Hills' celebrity-visited Rodeo Drive. Private cooking classes are also offered in a place featured on NBC's TV show “Recipe T.V. featuring the world's greatest Chefs.” Massimo is famous for its homemade deserts like warm bread pudding.
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453 N. Cannon Dr., Beverly Hills CA 90210
Contemporary American. Nic's Restaurant and the Martini Lounge, owned by Chef Larry Nicola and a favorite for movie stars, is a Beverly Hills restaurant and lounge that comes from the golden age of Hollywood. Sizable booths and live music from Jazz bands make this place the closest destination to the classy supper club. Cocktails and American fusion food are the toast of this nostalgic but contemporary establishment.
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8635 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90211
American. Go for the Porterhouse and stay for the Porterhouse at this casual, yet refined, Beverly Hills restaurant. Only open for four hours a night, every night, the Porterhouse Bistro pays special attention to its large Porterhouse cuts as well as its diners.
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9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills CA 90212
Contemporary American. The Roof Garden at the Peninsula Hotel is a stylish rooftop patio restaurant, complete with full bar, umbrella shades, heated tile floor and a poolside scene. The furniture is custom-made by Janus et Cie and provides a comfortably beautiful setting for any meal. A garden wall and lit candles provide a laid-back California atmosphere for those who wish to enjoy life with fresh air and organic food cooked to health-spa standards.
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176 North Cannon Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210
American. Off the success of Spago West Hollywood, Spago opened another of his hip and in-demand Italian restaurants in the old Bistro Garden restaurant and preserved its romantic, Pepper tree shaded patio (and flew in a few 100-year old olive trees, as well). Shining with Hollywood tinsel on Oscar night, for star-powered benefits and celebrity birthdays, Spago Beverly Hills offers Spago's classic wood-fired pizzas, Italian pastas as well as new Austrian dishes inspired by his early years.
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