Crustacean Beverly Hills has received a short final chapter. After initially announcing an earlier closure, the An family's landmark reopened in limited capacity on August 5 and is accepting dine-in reservations through September 30, 2026.
That deadline changes the nature of a visit. This is no longer simply a celebrity-favored special-occasion restaurant. It is a chance to taste the garlic noodles, roasted crab, and theatrical presentations that helped establish the An family's particular language of Vietnamese fusion in Los Angeles.
The closure timeline
Crustacean has occupied its Beverly Hills address for nearly three decades, but the restaurant announced in July that it would leave the Bedford Drive location. The story then shifted when the restaurant secured an extension that allowed limited dining-room service to resume.
The clearest current guidance comes from Crustacean's official Bon Voyage page: reservations continue until the end of September. The Los Angeles Times reported that full dine-in service runs through September 30, followed by a transition to takeout and special events before the space is vacated later in the fall.
Some older reports still show conflicting final dates. Use September 30 as the dining-room deadline, not necessarily the last day the team will cook anything at the address. If you want the complete Crustacean experience, with table service and the room functioning as intended, book before October.
Helene An and the House of An story
Crustacean's history begins with Helene An, often called the mother of fusion cuisine. Her cooking joined Vietnamese flavors, family recipes, and luxury California ingredients at a time when that combination had little precedent in mainstream American fine dining.
The An family's restaurant story started in San Francisco with Thanh Long. Its roasted crab and garlic noodles became signatures, guarded closely enough that the family developed the idea of a private or secret kitchen where select recipes were prepared away from most staff.
Crustacean expanded that identity into Beverly Hills. The restaurant became a platform for polished service, dramatic design, and dishes calibrated for a glamorous audience, but its staying power came from flavors that guests could recognize immediately. Garlic, noodles, crab, chile, and savory depth did more than the celebrity sightings to create repeat customers.
Elizabeth An has been the family voice in current closure reporting. The House of An is not disappearing with this dining room: Crustacean San Francisco, Thanh Long, Tiato in Santa Monica, and AnQi in Orange County remain part of the group. The family has also discussed pop-ups, catering, and a possible future Los Angeles-area location.
Eater's closure report provides useful context on Helene An and the dishes that defined the restaurant. Beverly Press documents what the loss means locally.
What to order in the final weeks
A farewell meal should focus on Crustacean's own vocabulary. This is not the moment to chase every seasonal special or order as if the restaurant were an interchangeable upscale Asian dining room.
An's Famous Garlic Noodles
The garlic noodles are essential. Their appeal is not complexity on the plate but the concentration of savory, buttery, garlicky flavor around a simple strand of noodle. The recipe is famously protected, which has helped turn the dish into both a family signature and an object of imitation.
Order one portion for the table even if you are also choosing rice or another starch. The noodles make the most sense alongside crab or seafood, where they can absorb juices and provide a rich counterpoint.
Roasted crab
Roasted crab is the natural partner. It connects the Beverly Hills restaurant to Thanh Long and to the An family's longer history in California.
This is a hands-on dish, so do not choose it only because it is famous. Order it when the table is comfortable sharing, cracking shells, and letting dinner become slightly messy. Ask for current market pricing before committing, especially if several large seafood dishes are already planned.
Tuna cigars
The tuna cigars capture Crustacean's theatrical side. Presented in a cigar box and finished with tobiko caviar, they blur the line between appetizer and performance.
They are a useful opening order for first-time visitors because they establish the restaurant's tone immediately. The presentation may sound playful, but the dish also reflects the polished luxury positioning that made Crustacean legible to Beverly Hills.
Dim sum tree
The dim sum tree is another visual signature, with pieces arranged on a branching display. It makes the most sense for a group that wants a celebratory start and is willing to pay for presentation as part of the meal.
Ask what the current assortment includes. Limited-capacity farewell service can mean menu changes, and a famous presentation is only worthwhile if the fillings fit the table's preferences.
Build a balanced order
For four diners, begin with one theatrical appetizer, then add a lighter raw or vegetable dish, roasted crab, garlic noodles, and one additional protein or seafood plate. That structure gives the signatures room without making every course equally rich.
For two, resist ordering both large seafood centerpieces. Choose the crab if legacy is the priority, add garlic noodles, then balance them with a fresher starter. The final bill can rise quickly when market-priced seafood, cocktails, and presentation-heavy appetizers stack up.
Price and expectations
Crustacean is an upscale Beverly Hills restaurant, and the final weeks should be approached as a splurge. Current authoritative reporting does not provide a dependable complete 2026 price list, and transitional menus may differ from older online copies.
Confirm market prices, minimums for large seafood dishes, and any special farewell menus before ordering. A meal built around cocktails, multiple appetizers, crab, noodles, and dessert will cost materially more than a focused visit with one signature dish each.
The value question is unusual here. Diners are paying for luxury ingredients and service, but also for access to a room and experience that will soon end. That historical premium is meaningful for some guests and irrelevant to others. If you care primarily about tasting an An family signature, a more restrained order can still accomplish that.
The room and who should go
Crustacean has long operated as a stage for Beverly Hills dining. The room, polished service, and playful presentations support birthdays, anniversaries, entertainment dinners, and occasions when guests expect to be seen.
The restaurant's famous design history includes a dramatic aquarium-style floor, part of a visual identity that signaled escape from an ordinary dining room. Even guests who find the aesthetic maximalist can understand its influence: Crustacean treated the environment as part of the product before immersive restaurant design became routine.
Go now if the restaurant is tied to a personal memory, if you have never tasted the core dishes, or if you study Los Angeles restaurant history through actual meals. It is also a strong choice for a celebratory group that enjoys theatrical service.
Skip the farewell rush if you dislike busy rooms, nostalgia-driven demand, or expensive shared seafood. The restaurant's importance does not obligate every diner to enjoy its particular style.
Reservation strategy before September 30
Start with the official Crustacean website, which carries the most current operational notice and booking path. The restaurant says it is serving in limited capacity, so old assumptions about available tables, private rooms, and weekly hours may not apply.
Book as soon as your date is fixed. Friday and Saturday evenings, especially between 7 and 9 p.m., will draw farewell diners and returning regulars. Weeknights and earlier times should offer more flexibility.
If the online calendar appears full, check repeatedly rather than relying on one search. Deadline-driven reservations produce cancellations as guests make speculative plans. Look in the morning and again during the late afternoon, when same-day changes are more likely to return to inventory.
Call the restaurant for large parties, accessibility needs, or questions about the transitional menu. Reconfirm a few days before the meal because limited operations can change faster than a normal service schedule.
Do not postpone a September reservation in expectation of October dining. Special events and takeout may continue, but they will not reproduce the standard dinner experience.
What happens after Beverly Hills closes
The Bedford Drive closure is the end of this location, not the end of the House of An. The family has said it plans to maintain other California restaurants and bring Crustacean dishes to pop-ups at Tiato and AnQi.
Private-event catering is another expected path for signature dishes. The family has also mentioned searching for a future Los Angeles-area home, with places such as Calabasas or Pasadena discussed in reporting. None of those possibilities should be treated as a confirmed replacement until the group announces an address and timeline.
For diners, that means garlic noodles will remain available within the broader restaurant family. What disappears after September is the combination of those dishes, the Beverly Hills room, and a service culture built over nearly 30 years.
Practical details
Address: 468 N. Bedford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Cuisine: Upscale Vietnamese fusion and Asian-inspired seafood
Dining-room deadline: September 30, 2026
Reservations: Use the booking link at crustaceanbh.com
Price: Splurge-level, with market-priced seafood possible. Verify the current menu.
Dress code: Smart evening attire is the safest choice; confirm any current policy directly
Best for: Milestone dinners, nostalgic regulars, restaurant-history enthusiasts, and celebratory groups
Signature order: Garlic noodles, roasted crab, tuna cigars, and a contrasting vegetable or raw dish
Frequently asked questions
When does Crustacean Beverly Hills close?
The restaurant is accepting dine-in reservations through September 30, 2026. Takeout and special events may continue briefly afterward, but standard dining-room service ends in September.
Is Crustacean Beverly Hills open now?
Yes. It reopened in limited capacity on August 5, 2026. Confirm current hours and availability through the official website because the restaurant is in a transitional period.
What is Crustacean famous for?
The best-known dishes are An's Famous Garlic Noodles and roasted crab. Tuna cigars and the dim sum tree represent the restaurant's theatrical presentation style.
How much does dinner cost?
Expect an upscale Beverly Hills bill. Exact current prices were not consistently available in authoritative sources, and market-priced seafood can raise the total. Ask before ordering and consult the live menu.
Who owns Crustacean?
Crustacean belongs to the An family and the House of An restaurant group. Chef Helene An developed the family's influential Vietnamese fusion style, while Elizabeth An has represented the business in current closure reporting.
Will the garlic noodles still be available after the closure?
The House of An continues to operate other restaurants, and the family has discussed pop-ups and catering. The dishes may survive, but the complete Beverly Hills dining-room experience will not.
Can I walk in during the final weeks?
Limited walk-in availability may exist, but relying on it is risky. Reserve ahead, check for cancellations, and call for large-party or special-access needs.
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