Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria
Beverly Hills
Restaurant in Beverly Hills, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria is easiest to recommend for a polished daytime Beverly Hills meal, especially if convenience and hotel setting matter. It is not the strongest pick for a wine-led dinner or chef-focused destination meal, so cross-shop Jean-Georges Beverly Hills or The Roof Garden if the reservation is meant to carry the whole occasion.
About Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria
Daily 10 AM to 5 PM hours are the useful signal here: in Beverly Hills, Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria is best treated as a daytime option. With no cuisine, chef, pricing, awards, or beverage-program details available, plan around the basics: the venue, the Beverly Hills setting, the daily daytime schedule, a smart casual dress code.
The stronger reason to choose it is context. This one fits a narrower need: a Waldorf Astoria venue for a daytime stop when the hours and Beverly Hills setting match your plans. If the meal itself is the main event, compare it against Jean-Georges Beverly Hills before committing.
Choose it for daytime ease, not a wine-led dinner
The editorial angle is simple: do not make this the pick if a wine list, chef credit, tasting format, or award history is the reason for the booking. The safer recommendation is to use it for the timing and Beverly Hills context rather than for a cellar-driven evening or a highly structured dining experience.
That does not make it a pass. It just narrows the use case. In an itinerary, it works as a convenient daytime anchor before or between plans. For broader planning, our full Beverly Hills restaurants guide is the better starting point, especially if the goal is to compare this venue with other dining rooms.
Who should pick it
Pick Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria for a smart casual Beverly Hills daytime stop or a meet-up that fits the 10 AM to 5 PM schedule. Skip it for dinner plans, trophy dining, or a wine-focused reservation unless you have checked those details with the venue. For other dining options, cross-shop The Living Room, Circa 55, Mercato, The Roof Garden before deciding.
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Waldorf Astoria67 locations on PearlPlanning details
- Location
- 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com
- Phone
- +13108606700
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Pool & Cabana at the Waldorf Astoria presents a deliberately restrained kind of Los Angeles luxury. It favors quiet efficiency and discretion over spectacle, so the deck feels insulated from the city's bustle even while sitting above it. The setting reads as relaxed and intimate: sunlit cabanas and a rooftop-adjacent pool with the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and the Los Angeles basin to the south create a composed, elevated backdrop. Service is low-key and polished, reinforcing a sense of calm rather than performance. The overall tone is understated Beverly Hills elegance reshaped for private downtime.
Best For
This is a spot for slow afternoons and discreet socializing. The pool and cabana experience suits hotel guests and locals who want to be near Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard without engaging the street-level energy—people who prioritize relaxation, privacy, and a measured pace. The rooftop-adjacent setting makes it ideal for those who appreciate views of the mountains and city while remaining removed from the louder, spectacle-driven pool scenes found in other destinations. It’s less about nightlife-showmanship and more about composed, daylong repose.
Venue details
Ambiance
Breezy and elegant rooftop lounge with natural light, landscaped garden setting, and stunning cityscape vistas.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Planning details
Location
9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, Notable alternative
- The Living Room, Notable alternative
- Circa 55, Notable alternative
- Mercato, Notable alternative
- The Roof Garden, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Beverly Hills
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills is the more serious choice if the meal is meant to feel like the main event. Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria is easier to frame as a daytime hotel meal: useful, polished, lower-commitment, but not the pick for diners prioritizing a chef-led or wine-led experience.
The Living Room and Circa 55 are the more natural cross-shops if the decision is mainly about hotel ambiance rather than destination dining. Choose Pool & Cabana when daylight timing and a resort-style setting matter; look elsewhere if the group wants a more conventional restaurant rhythm.
Mercato and The Roof Garden are worth checking when location and atmosphere are more important than a formal meal structure. For an easy Beverly Hills daytime booking, Pool & Cabana is a sensible option; for a special-occasion dinner, start with Jean-Georges Beverly Hills or The Roof Garden instead.
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Compare Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| Jean-Georges Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| The Living Room | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| Circa 55 | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
| Mercato | Beverly Hills | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Poland 20262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2282025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2602023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended |
| The Roof Garden | Beverly Hills | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria?
The dress code is smart casual. The venue is in Beverly Hills and is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Can Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria accommodate groups?
Is Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details are not available. It is in Beverly Hills, follows a smart casual dress code, operates daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria?
The hours are 10 AM to 5 PM every day, so it should be planned as a daytime option rather than a dinner booking. For an evening meal, compare other options such as Jean-Georges Beverly Hills.
Is Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion details are not available. It may still be worth considering if the daytime hours, Beverly Hills location, smart casual dress code fit your plans.
What are alternatives to Pool & Cabana at Waldorf Astoria?
Consider Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, The Living Room, Circa 55, Mercato, The Roof Garden. Compare current hours, dress code, reservation details before choosing.
