A night of upscale dining took a chaotic turn when two women became involved in a violent brawl inside a high-end Beverly Hills steakhouse.

The confrontation happened at Steak 48, an upscale restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard known for prime steaks, seafood and luxury dining. Video of the incident was obtained by TMZ and quickly attracted attention online.

Fight breaks out during dinner

Video from inside the restaurant shows the two women engaged in a physical struggle as diners watch the scene unfold.

The altercation included hair pulling and grappling as people nearby attempted to react to the sudden disruption. According to the New York Post and TMZ, at least one person tried to intervene as the fight continued.

The footage does not make clear what caused the confrontation.

TMZ reported that the incident happened Wednesday night. Details about the identities of the women involved were not immediately available.

An unexpected scene at an upscale restaurant

The location made the footage particularly striking.

Steak 48 promotes itself as a luxury Beverly Hills dining destination featuring USDA Prime steaks, Wagyu beef, seafood and an extensive wine selection. The restaurant even maintains a dress code designed to preserve an upscale dining atmosphere.

Its Beverly Hills location sits at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Roxbury Drive.

Instead of a quiet evening of fine dining, customers found themselves watching a physical confrontation unfold only feet away from their tables.

As of the initial reports, authorities had not publicly announced arrests connected to the incident, and it remained unclear whether anyone suffered serious injuries.

The bizarre scene has now become another viral moment in which a cellphone camera transformed an unexpected restaurant confrontation into something seen far beyond the people who were there.

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