The historic Rendezvous Court served as the original lobby of the Biltmore when it opened 1923. Adorned with Moorish carved wood ceilings, gold-leaf accents, Italian travertine stone walls and a rose marble fountain, it is most noted for it's enormous carved bronze Baroque stairwell that overlooks the elegant 2-story lounge, now used for dining, relaxing and meeting with friends.  It has been featured often in film and television, including Daredevil, Beverly Hills Cop, the Nutty Professor, 24 and Heroes.

Afternoon Tea

Traditional afternoon tea is served Wednesday through Sunday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Guests can choose from the $28 Victorian Tea, which includes a pot of tea from our selection of finely-blended custom teas, an assortment of elegant tea sandwiches, our famous freshly-baked scones with homemade Devonshire cream and jam and a selection of miniature pastries. For $32 you can indulge your tea by adding a glass of Sherry, Kir or sparkling wine ($45 with Laurent Perrier champagne.)  Another option is the simple yet elegant $22 Princess Tea, which offers a pot of tea, freshly-baked scones with Devonshire cream and jam and assortment of miniature pastries.  Tax and gratuity are additional.

Café Rendezvous

Open daily from 6:00am - 10:00pm, Café Rendezvous offers fresh espresso, cappuccino and coffee drinks, freshly-baked pastries, toasted bagels, fresh fruit, assorted panini, cheese plates, yogurt, biscotti and sweets, plus cocktails, bottled water and juices. 

Hours*
Afternoon Tea and light menu served Wednesday - Sunday from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.
Café Rendezvous, serving coffee drinks, cocktails, pastries and snacks open daily from 6:00am - 10:00pm.
La Bistecca open for dinner daily 6:00pm - 10:00pm. 

Reservations
Reservations are suggested for Afternoon Tea.
Please call Smeraldi's at (213) 612-1562

*subject to change