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The Least-Awful Rooftop Restaurants & Bars In LA
When you absolutely have to be on a rooftop in LA, make it one of these.
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The Least-Awful Rooftop Restaurants & Bars In LA
When you absolutely have to be on a rooftop in LA, make it one of these.
Terra
Terra is the rooftop restaurant at Eataly in Century City and a good spot for a sunset cocktail.
Lolo Wine Bar
Lolo is a cool East Hollywood bistro that serves decent food, but you're really here to drink wine and have a good time.
MidEast Tacos
Silver Lake's MidEast Tacos is an unassuming takeout counter with excellent Mexican-Armenian fusion dishes.
Oste
Oste is a Roman-leaning Italian spot in Beverly Grove that’s great for any occasion, especially a spontaneous dinner.
Dulan’s On Crenshaw
Dulan's on Crenshaw is a South LA soul food icon. Drop by for a group meal on their sunny sidewalk patio.
Maleza
If you're in the mood for a low-key brunch in downtown Palm Springs, Maleza is one of the best options.
Brouwerij West
Brouwerij West is a gigantic brewery space at the San Pedro port with fun, refreshing beers.
All Season Brewing
All Season is a massive brewery in Mid-Wilshire and a fantastic place to day drink.
The Win-Dow Long Beach
The Win-Dow in Long Beach serves a good smashburger, and a great fried chicken sandwich.
Amour
Amour is a fancy French restaurant in West Hollywood with one of the neighborhood's best patios.
Highly Likely Highland Park
Highly Likely has our favorite patio in Highland Park. Drop by for a lunch date, a casual dinner, or drinks at the bar.
Ahba
Ahba is a house party/restaurant serving Mediterranean-leaning small plates and natural wine in an old beachside cottage. It's also one of our favorite spots to eat in Laguna Beach.
Carmelita’s
Carmelita’s does margaritas and seafood enchiladas with picture-perfect views of the beach. This is our favorite sit-down Mexican spot in Laguna.
Lost Pier Cafe
Lost Pier Cafe is a beachside food stand in Laguna that serves surprisingly good sandwiches and seafood.
Driftwood Kitchen
If you absolutely insist on dining somewhere right next to the ocean in Laguna Beach, the slightly upscale Driftwood Kitchen is your best option.
Maple Block GCM
Maple Block is a destination for Texas-style barbecue at DTLA's Grand Central Market. Hang out on the patio and eat brisket by the pound.
Ubuntu
West Hollywood's Ubuntu has one of the best patios on Melrose. You should skip the vegan food entirely.