Lawry's The Prime Rib
Beverly Hills
Bar in Beverly Hills, United States
Why go
Lawry's The Prime Rib is the Beverly Hills pick for a classic, occasion-friendly prime-rib dinner rather than a trend-driven night out. It suits first-timers, family meals, groups that want a familiar dining-room rhythm; cross-shop Matsuhisa for scene value, Il Cielo for romance, The Henry for something more casual.
About Lawry's The Prime Rib
Should you choose Lawry's The Prime Rib in Beverly Hills? Yes, if the goal is a business-casual dinner in Beverly Hills with direct planning around clearly posted hours. The verified details are limited, so treat this as a practical pick when the name, location, dress code, schedule fit your group rather than as a choice based on unverified menu, price, or accolade claims.
Go for a planned Beverly Hills dinner
The clearest confirmed planning detail is the dress code: business casual. That makes Lawry's The Prime Rib a fit for diners who want to dress neatly and make the evening feel intentional.
Hours are also useful for planning. Lawry's The Prime Rib is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30–9 PM, Friday from 4:30–10 PM, Saturday from 4–10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM. If your group needs a Sunday midday option, Sunday is the only verified lunch window; otherwise, plan around dinner service.
Who will like it, who should cross-shop
Choose this when the priority is a Beverly Hills dinner with a business-casual dress code and posted evening hours. If you are comparing the mood of the night, Matsuhisa and Il Cielo are other names to consider, while A.O.C. West Hollywood and Son of a Gun make sense for a different kind of outing outside Beverly Hills.
The main decision point is fit. Lawry's The Prime Rib works well when its Beverly Hills location, dress code, hours match the plan. For a broader scan of the area, use the full Beverly Hills restaurants guide, then compare nearby stays, drinks, add-ons through the Beverly Hills hotels guide, Beverly Hills bars guide, Beverly Hills wineries guide, Beverly Hills experiences guide.
The verdict: choose Lawry's The Prime Rib when you want a Beverly Hills option with business-casual expectations and hours that fit your schedule. Choose Il Cielo, Matsuhisa, or The Henry when one of those alternatives better matches the occasion.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lawry's reads like a preserved stage set: deep red leather banquettes, white-jacketed servers and a gleaming silver cart create an atmosphere that deliberately resists trend cycles. The restaurant leans into ritual—prime rib arrives and is carved tableside by servers historically titled 'carver'—so the dining room itself becomes the context. That commitment to an unchanged aesthetic, rooted in the original 1938 opening, positions Lawry's as a historic Beverly Hills institution where the performance of service is as essential as the food being served.
Best For
This is a place for occasions that benefit from ceremony: evenings where the ritual of tableside carving is part of the night. Lawry's functions as the American reference point for prime rib dining, so it's well suited to celebratory dinners and group gatherings that want a classic, formal experience. Guests arrive expecting the ritual to be performed correctly, making it a reliable choice when you want an unmistakably traditional Beverly Hills meal rather than a fleeting culinary trend.
Ordering Tips
The central decision at Lawry's happens at the table: the prime rib comes on a silver cart, rested and ready to be sliced to order. Tell the carver your preferred cut and thickness—those choices, along with accompaniments, are made in front of you—so be prepared to specify how you like your beef. Treat the service as theatrical: engage with the carver about portion and accompaniments rather than assuming a standard plating, since the format intentionally brings production into the dining room.
Planning details
Location
100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Matsuhisa, Notable alternative
- Son of a Gun, Notable alternative
- A.O.C. West Hollywood, Notable alternative
- The Henry, Notable alternative
- Il Cielo, Notable alternative
Bar context
How It Compares
Lawry's The Prime Rib is the safer traditional choice in Beverly Hills: more formal than The Henry, less scene-driven than Matsuhisa, better suited to groups that want a clear main event rather than a menu built around sharing. If the priority is a classic dining-room feel and an easier booking path, start here.
Matsuhisa is the stronger pick for diners who want Beverly Hills recognition and a more competitive reservation. Il Cielo is better for a romantic, softer evening. A.O.C. West Hollywood works better for wine-led grazing and a more flexible table, while Son of a Gun is the better cross-shop if seafood and a casual room matter more than ceremony.
Value comes down to format. Lawry's is worth choosing when the group wants a familiar prime-rib experience and a room with old-school Beverly Hills manners. For trendier ambiance, cross-shop Matsuhisa; for a lower-pressure meal, The Henry is the easier all-purpose alternative.
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Compare Lawry's The Prime Rib
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Lawry's The Prime Rib | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| Matsuhisa | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| Son of a Gun | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| A.O.C. West Hollywood | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| The Henry | Los Angeles | No published awards |
| Il Cielo | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawry's The Prime Rib open late?
Lawry's The Prime Rib is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Monday through Thursday it closes at 9 PM, Sunday dinner also ends at 9 PM.
What's the crowd like at Lawry's The Prime Rib?
The verified dress code is business casual. Plan for a Beverly Hills dinner where dressing neatly is appropriate; other crowd details are not confirmed here.
What's the best time to go to Lawry's The Prime Rib?
Choose based on the posted hours: Monday through Thursday from 4:30–9 PM, Friday from 4:30–10 PM, Saturday from 4–10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM. Sunday is the only verified midday service window.
What is Lawry's The Prime Rib known for?
Lawry's The Prime Rib is a Beverly Hills restaurant with a business-casual dress code and posted dinner hours throughout the week, plus a verified Sunday midday service window.
