Best restaurants nearby The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers four on-site dining options: the Polo Lounge (breakfast through dinner), The Cabana Cafe (poolside breakfast and lunch), the Fountain Coffee Room (counter-style breakfast and lunch), and Bar Nineteen12 (evening cocktails and small plates). For classic hotel dining or poolside meals you can use the on-site venues; Polo Lounge and Bar Nineteen12 accept reservations while the Fountain Coffee Room is walk-in only.
In this guide
- At-a-glance: on-site restaurants and bars
- Polo Lounge: classic table service
- Poolside dining: The Cabana Cafe and the pool area
- Fountain Coffee Room: counter-style diner
- Bar Nineteen12: evening cocktails and small plates
- Reservations, dress code, and practical booking tips
- If you want dining beyond the hotel
At-a-glance: on-site restaurants and bars
The Beverly Hills Hotel lists four main food and drink venues on property: Polo Lounge, The Cabana Cafe, the Fountain Coffee Room, and Bar Nineteen12. These cover table service, poolside dining, a classic coffee-room counter, and an evening cocktail bar.
Hours and service styles vary by venue: Polo Lounge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; The Cabana Cafe serves poolside breakfast and lunch; the Fountain Coffee Room is a 19-stool diner counter for breakfast and lunch; Bar Nineteen12 operates as an evening cocktail bar with small-plate California cuisine.
- Polo Lounge — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily)
- The Cabana Cafe — Breakfast & Lunch (poolside)
- Fountain Coffee Room — Breakfast & Lunch (counter/walk-in only)
- Bar Nineteen12 — Cocktails & California cuisine (evening service Tue–Sat)
| Venue | Serves | General hours |
|---|---|---|
| Polo Lounge | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| The Cabana Cafe | Breakfast & Lunch (poolside) | Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Fountain Coffee Room | Breakfast & Lunch (counter) | 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Bar Nineteen12 | Cocktails & small plates | Evening (Tue–Sat) 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. |
Polo Lounge: classic table service
Polo Lounge is the hotel's main dining room, serving American cuisine with an Italian edge and operating daily from morning through late evening. Breakfast is available à la carte until 11:00 a.m.; there is a three-course Sunday Brunch on the patio starting at 11:00 a.m.
The Polo Lounge maintains a formal dress guideline listed as 'Smart'; the hotel's details note specific items (caps, ripped denim, swimwear, etc.) to avoid in the restaurant. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the restaurant directly or OpenTable; larger parties typically need to call the restaurant.
- Cuisine: American with Italian influence
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; breakfast à la carte 7–11 a.m.; Sunday Brunch patio service begins at 11:00 a.m.
- Dress: Smart (hotel guidance lists specifics such as no baseball caps, swimwear, or ripped denim in Polo Lounge)
| Practical tips | Notes |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Recommended; parties of 8+ should call the restaurant |
| Private dining | Polo Private Salon available for 12–70 guests |
| Wine list | Large selection (hotel notes more than 250 wines) |
Poolside dining: The Cabana Cafe and the pool area
The Cabana Cafe serves breakfast and lighter lunch dishes beside the hotel's heated outdoor pool. Breakfast service is listed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; lunch and cocktails are available during daytime pool hours.
The hotel's pool is reserved for hotel guests and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; poolside dining and service are provided for guests using cabanas and loungers.
- Cabana Cafe highlights noted by the hotel include a pink Cadillac cocktail, sautéed shrimp, little gem Caesar and margherita pizza.
- Pool hours for hotel guests: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Pool features: heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas, and personal staff service
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Pool open to hotel guests | 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Cabana Cafe breakfast | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Poolside dining and cocktails | Daytime (during pool hours) |
Fountain Coffee Room: counter-style diner
The Fountain Coffee Room is a landmark 19-stool diner counter on the property that serves classic breakfast and lunch favorites. The hotel lists it as a walk-in counter service rather than a reservation venue.
Hours run daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., making it a convenient option for quick morning coffee, breakfast, or a relaxed mid-day bite without formal table service.
- Walk-in counter only — no reservations
- Open 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Casual dress (hotel lists Fountain Coffee Room dress code as smart casual)
| Why choose it | Good for |
|---|---|
| Historic diner experience | Quick breakfasts, coffee, light lunches |
| Counter seating | Solo travelers or small groups wanting a casual meal |
| Casual hours | Early mornings through mid-afternoon |
Bar Nineteen12: evening cocktails and small plates
Bar Nineteen12 sits just off the lobby and features hand-crafted cocktails paired with California-style small plates on a terrace overlooking the pool. The bar’s hours are evening-focused; the hotel lists the venue open Tuesday through Saturday evenings.
Dress for Bar Nineteen12 is smart casual. Because it operates primarily as a bar with limited dining, expect a more relaxed setting than the Polo Lounge and plan to arrive earlier in the evening for a table on busy nights.
- Focus: handcrafted cocktails and California cuisine
- Typical hours: 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Tuesday–Saturday)
- Location: adjacent to the hotel lobby with an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool
| Tip | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Best for | Evening drinks or a late small-plate meal |
| Reservation | Reservations helpful on busy weekend evenings |
| Ambience | Terrace seating with pool and skyline views |
Reservations, dress code, and practical booking tips
Polo Lounge and Bar Nineteen12 accept reservations; the Fountain Coffee Room is walk-in only. The hotel's own information recommends contacting the restaurant directly or using common reservation platforms for Polo Lounge bookings.
Dress codes: Polo Lounge — Smart; The Cabana Cafe and Fountain Coffee Room — Smart casual; Bar Nineteen12 — Smart casual. Specific items not allowed in Polo Lounge include baseball caps, swimwear, ripped denim, and certain casual sportswear (the hotel’s policy clarifies exceptions for children under 12).
- For groups of eight or more at Polo Lounge, call the restaurant directly to check availability.
- If you need childcare while dining elsewhere, the hotel offers complimentary babysitting/childcare services — ask the concierge.
- If you are staying at the hotel, high-speed Wi‑Fi is available free in rooms and public areas, which can help with online reservations and menus.
| Reservation route | When to use |
|---|---|
| Call the hotel/restaurant | Large parties or special requests |
| Online reservations (OpenTable) | Individual dining times and standard bookings |
| Walk-in | Fountain Coffee Room counter seating |
If you want dining beyond the hotel
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits close to Rodeo Drive and other dining streets; Rodeo Drive and Will Rogers Memorial Park are a short walk from the property per the hotel's overview. For a wider restaurant selection, concierge and the complimentary house car/shuttle service (within three miles on scheduled days) can help you reach nearby restaurants.
The hotel’s concierge can arrange town car or shuttle options and suggest nearby reservations if you prefer to eat off property. The hotel's own list of nearby places includes Sunset Strip, Melrose Avenue and Westfield Century City as short drives away.
- Nearby points of interest for off-site dining or shopping: Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, Melrose Avenue, Westfield Century City
- Complimentary area shuttle/house car operates within a three-mile radius on scheduled days — check with concierge for times and booking
- Concierge can make restaurant and town car arrangements; airport transfers are available for an extra charge
| Nearby spot | Typical travel time by hotel car |
|---|---|
| Rodeo Drive | Short walk / 1-minute drive (per hotel overview) |
| Sunset Strip | About a 5-minute drive |
| Westfield Century City | About a 5-minute drive |
