Dining at The Maybourne Beverly Hills: The Terrace, Dante and the bars
This guide covers dining at The Maybourne Beverly Hills, focusing on The Terrace, Dante (rooftop and poolside) and the hotel bars. Expect Mediterranean-influenced California menus at The Terrace, Italian‑Mediterranean and cocktails at Dante Beverly Hills and Dante Poolside, plus a dedicated caviar & oyster lobby bar (The Maybourne Bar) and a separate Whisky Bar with an extensive cigar and whisky selection.
In this guide
- Dining at The Maybourne Beverly Hills — an overview
- The Terrace: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Dante Beverly Hills (rooftop) and Dante Poolside
- The Maybourne Bar: caviar, oysters and cocktails
- The Whisky Bar: whiskies, cigars and restrictions
- Poolside dining, cabanas and practical tips
- Reservations, dress and accessibility notes
Dining at The Maybourne Beverly Hills — an overview
The Maybourne Beverly Hills offers several distinct on‑site food and drink venues: The Terrace, The Maybourne Café, Dante Beverly Hills (rooftop), Dante Poolside, The Maybourne Bar and The Whisky Bar, plus daily in‑room dining.
Meals are optional extras — breakfast, lunch and dinner are charged separately. The hotel lists service hours for key outlets; check with concierge for current opening times or special events.
Children are welcome at most dining outlets, but The Whisky Bar does not admit children. Pet access is restricted: pets may be allowed outdoors in dining areas but are not permitted at the pool or spa (service animals excepted).
- In‑room dining: breakfast, lunch, dinner and kids' options available daily
- Breakfast price range (optional extra) cited at approximately $18–$39 for adults and about $15 for children
- Rooftop dining and pool service are by Dante; check rooftop hours with concierge
| Venue | Cuisine / Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Terrace | Seasonal Mediterranean‑influenced California | Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Pre‑Fixe Power Lunch available |
| Dante Beverly Hills / Dante Poolside | Italian‑Mediterranean, cocktails, live music | Rooftop restaurant + poolside all‑day menu; Martini Hour daily |
| The Maybourne Bar / The Whisky Bar | Cocktails, caviar & oysters / Whiskies & cigars | Lobby caviar & oyster bar; Whisky Bar restricts children |
The Terrace: breakfast, lunch and dinner
The Terrace serves seasonal Mediterranean‑influenced California dishes sourced from sea, shore, valley and vine produce. It operates across the day with published service windows for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner.
A Pre‑Fixe Power Lunch of three courses for $39 is listed as an option that overlooks Beverly Cañon Gardens. The Terrace also has a private dining room for events.
- Hours (published): Breakfast daily 7:00am–11:00am; Brunch Sat–Sun 10:00am–3:30pm; Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00am–3:00pm; Dinner daily 5:00pm–10:00pm
- Cuisine highlights: breakfast fruits from farmers' markets, fresh pasta, grilled fish and seasonal mains
- Private dining and event capability available through hotel sales
| Service | Typical offering | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Pastries, cooked‑to‑order dishes, market fruit | Optional extra (approx. $18–$39 adult range cited) |
| Lunch / Power Lunch | Seasonal three‑course Pre‑Fixe or à la carte | $39 Pre‑Fixe Power Lunch overlooks Beverly Cañon Gardens |
| Dinner | Mains from fresh pasta to grilled fish and meats | Evening menu focuses on Mediterranean‑influenced California produce |
Dante Beverly Hills (rooftop) and Dante Poolside
Dante Beverly Hills is the hotel's ninth‑floor rooftop restaurant and bar serving Italian‑Mediterranean cuisine, craft cocktails and live music with skyline views. It is the West Coast outpost of Dante NYC and runs a daily $10 Martini Hour from 3pm–5pm.
Dante Poolside serves the rooftop saline pool with an all‑day Mediterranean poolside menu; private cabanas include a mini fridge and fresh fruit plate and are serviced by Dante. Pets are not permitted in indoor food & beverage areas at Dante.
- Dante Beverly Hills: rooftop dining with live music (afternoons) and skyline views
- Dante Poolside: all‑day poolside menu; cabanas include sofa, loungers, smart TV and mini fridge (reservations/fees may apply)
- Martini Hour: $10 special from 3:00pm–5:00pm daily (published)
| Venue | Best for | Guest guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Dante Beverly Hills (rooftop) | Sunset dinners, cocktails and live music | No formal dress code; check rooftop hours with concierge |
| Dante Poolside | Poolside lunches and relaxed daytime dining | Rooftop pool access is for hotel guests and spa members only |
| Cabanas (Dante Poolside) | Private group lounging and meals | Include mini fridge and fresh fruit plate; reservation required |
The Maybourne Bar: caviar, oysters and cocktails
Located in the lobby, The Maybourne Bar is presented as a cocktail and wine bar with a curated caviar and oyster program in partnership with N25 Caviar. The bar highlights Champagne, unique martinis and premium seafood bites.
Hours published for The Maybourne Bar run daily from 5:00pm–12:00am. It's a good spot for late afternoon drinks or pre‑dinner oysters; phone numbers and booking can be arranged through the concierge.
- Specialties include N25 Caviar, fresh‑shucked oysters and Champagne
- Open daily 5:00pm–12:00am (published)
- Located in the lobby for easy access from guest rooms and public areas
| What to expect | When to go |
|---|---|
| Caviar & oyster selections and Champagne list | Evenings 5pm–midnight |
| Cocktails and martinis paired with seafood bites | Late afternoon to evening |
| Lobby setting, convenient for arrivals or departures | Any evening during bar hours |
The Whisky Bar: whiskies, cigars and restrictions
The Whisky Bar is a wood‑panelled lounge upstairs from The Terrace featuring a humidor with over 1,000 cigars and a large collection of whiskies. It is open Tuesday–Sunday, 5:00pm–12:00am, and closed Mondays (published).
Children are not permitted in The Whisky Bar and parties larger than eight guests are restricted unless you privately book the space. Cigars are available for purchase by hotel guests only.
- Open Tue–Sun, 5pm–12am; closed Mondays (published)
- No children admitted; party limit of eight unless private booking
- Humidor and a notable Macallan and rare‑whisky selection (described in hotel material)
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Humidor | More than 1,000 cigars available for purchase by guests |
| Whisky selection | Includes rare bottlings and curated pours |
| Admission policy | Children not allowed; party size limited unless reserved |
Poolside dining, cabanas and practical tips
The rooftop saline pool on the ninth floor has a Mediterranean‑style planting and poolside dining by Dante. Access to the rooftop pool is reserved for hotel guests and spa members; outside day‑spa passes do not grant rooftop pool access.
Private cabanas are available with sofas, loungers, a smart TV and mini fridge; they include complimentary bottled water and a fresh fruit plate but typically require a reservation and additional fees. Check with the concierge for current availability and any temporary closures.
- Rooftop pool access: hotel guests and spa members only
- Cabanas include mini fridge, smart TV, fresh fruit plate; reservations and fees apply
- Pool is saline (not standard chlorinated water); pool has been known to close temporarily for maintenance — confirm before arrival
| Pool feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Location | Ninth floor with views toward the Hollywood Hills |
| Water type | Saline pool (published) |
| Service | Dante Poolside provides food and drink service |
Reservations, dress and accessibility notes
Reservations are recommended for The Terrace, Dante Beverly Hills and private tables or cabanas, especially for dinner and weekend brunch. Dante Beverly Hills lists no formal dress code; many guests opt for smart casual attire.
The hotel states it offers accessible facilities and that at least one on‑site restaurant is wheelchair accessible; for specific accessibility needs (seating, paths, menus), contact concierge prior to arrival.
- Ask concierge or front desk for reservations and current hours of operation
- Dante Beverly Hills: no formal dress code, but smart casual is common
- For accessibility needs, request details from the hotel in advance
| Need | Action |
|---|---|
| Book a rooftop table or cabana | Contact concierge or the restaurant directly |
| Special dietary needs | Notify dining outlet when reserving or upon arrival |
| Accessibility requests | Contact hotel in advance for confirmed arrangements |
