Spice Affair
Restaurant Row, Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
Restaurant in Beverly Hills, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Spice Affair is a practical Beverly Hills pick when ease matters: daily lunch and dinner service, an accessible La Cienega location, and a lower-pressure feel than the area's bigger special-occasion rooms. Book it for casual business meals, family dinners, or flexible group plans; choose Lawry's The Prime Rib or Matsuhisa when the occasion needs more ceremony.
About Spice Affair
Is Spice Affair worth considering in Beverly Hills? Yes if the priority is direct timing and a smart-casual setting rather than a heavily documented destination profile. Spice Affair is in Beverly Hills, keeps daily lunch and dinner hours with an afternoon break, and lists a smart casual dress code.
The clearest planning advantage is schedule. Service is listed Monday through Thursday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10:30 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–10 PM. Beyond those basics, treat menu specifics, pricing, seating details, and service format as items to confirm directly with the restaurant.
A Beverly Hills option for easy planning, not a high-ceremony meal
Use Spice Affair when the group wants a Beverly Hills restaurant with published lunch and dinner windows every day. For another nearby option, Lawry's The Prime Rib may be worth comparing. Kazan is another named alternative to keep in mind when the decision is still open.
The decision should stay practical. Spice Affair is a Beverly Hills option with daily lunch and dinner hours and a smart casual dress code.
Where it fits among Beverly Hills backups
If the table cannot come together here, compare the occasion and the available times first. Matsuhisa, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, and Shan Social House are other named restaurants to consider alongside Spice Affair when planning in or around Beverly Hills.
For wider planning, use the Beverly Hills restaurants guide rather than forcing this into every occasion. Pair it with the Beverly Hills hotels guide if the meal is attached to a stay, or the Beverly Hills bars guide if drinks matter more than dinner.
Planning details
- Location
- 50 N La Cienega Blvd #120, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- spice-affair.com
- Phone
- +13104006800
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Spice Affair presents a controlled, deliberately calibrated dining room that leans into a quieter, more intimate Beverly Hills register. The suite-numbered address and references to managed sound levels and calibrated lighting signal a room designed for attentiveness rather than spectacle. The kitchen follows a considered approach — tighter menus and regional specificity — which keeps the focus on technique and polished execution. Service and architecture work in tandem here: the layout separates bar energy from the main dining area, allowing for moderated noise, measured pacing, and a dining experience that feels refined and thoughtfully composed.
Best For
This is a restaurant tailored to occasions that require service precision and a composed atmosphere: date nights, business dinners, celebrations, and other special occasions. The copy emphasizes a clientele that expects both kitchen seriousness and front-of-house attentiveness, so nights where timing and coordination matter are especially well suited. Because the room is designed to manage sound and pace, it also works for quieter, more focused gatherings where conversation and the nuances of the food are the priority. Expect a measured dining tempo rather than a rowdy, high-energy scene.
Ordering Tips
The menu highlights dishes that reward sharing and attention to technique; signature plates listed include Dahi Kabab, Lamb Pepper Spice, Layered Vegetable Biryani, Butter Chicken and Black Dal, and Tandoori Chicken. Given the restaurant’s tighter, technique-forward approach, order a few signature items to sample the kitchen’s range — start with lighter preparations like the Dahi Kabab, move to tandoori or pepper-spiced mains, and include the layered biryani as a communal centerpiece. Opt for a paced meal that lets each dish speak to the kitchen’s focus on regional specificity and polish.
Venue details
Ambiance
Opulent and refined with gold accents, fountain, and suited staff creating a high-end, glamorous atmosphere that makes guests feel like celebrities.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Dahi Kabab
- Lamb Pepper Spice
- Layered Vegetable Biryani
- Butter Chicken and Black Dal
- Tandoori Chicken
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 50 N La Cienega Blvd #120, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Planning details
Location
50 N La Cienega Blvd #120, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if Spice Affair does not fit
For a more formal Beverly Hills meal, pick Lawry's The Prime Rib. For a Japanese alternative with a clearer $$ price signal, pick Kazan. If the group wants a bigger, more appetite-driven dinner, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is the easier fallback.
Restaurant context
How Spice Affair compares in Beverly Hills
Choose Spice Affair when booking ease and schedule flexibility matter more than a destination dining moment. Against Lawry's The Prime Rib, it reads as the lower-pressure choice; Lawry's is stronger for a formal celebration or steakhouse ritual, while Spice Affair is better for a simpler lunch or dinner plan.
Kazan is the clearer value comparison because it carries a $$ signal and a defined Japanese focus. Matsuhisa is the better call for a higher-energy sushi-focused night, especially when the meal is meant to anchor the evening rather than simply fit into it.
For groups, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is the safer choice when appetite and pacing are the main concerns. Shan Social House is the closer alternative for another Beverly Hills dining room when the goal is to stay local but avoid the steakhouse or sushi lane.
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Compare Spice Affair
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Affair | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
| Lawry’s The Prime Rib | Los Angeles | Steakhouse | , | 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4552023 OAD Casual in North America RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Kazan | Los Angeles | Japanese | $$ | 2024 Michelin Plate |
| Matsuhisa | Los Angeles | Sushi - Japanese | , | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1492024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1832023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended |
| Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
| Shan Social House | Beverly Hills | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Spice Affair?
What should I order at Spice Affair?
Is Spice Affair good for a special occasion?
It may work if the key requirements are Beverly Hills, daily lunch and dinner hours, and a smart casual dress code. For details such as private dining, seating style, pricing, or celebratory services, confirm directly with the restaurant.
What are alternatives to Spice Affair in Beverly Hills?
Other named options to compare include Matsuhisa, Kazan, Lawry's The Prime Rib, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, and Shan Social House. Choose based on the occasion, availability, and the latest details from each restaurant.
Can Spice Affair accommodate groups?
Spice Affair does list lunch and dinner hours every day, but larger-party policies, seating, and reservation requirements should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
