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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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Yangban
Yangban is an upscale restaurant in the Arts District that serves genre-blurring Korean food (and some of the best wings in town).
Rory's Other Place
This all-day cafe in Ojai doubles as a gourmet market. Drop by for a long, leisurely brunch or lunch.
Izakaya Full Moon
Izakaya Full Moon is a semi-secret sushi bar in Ojai where you can eat handrolls in the sunshine.
Guisados
Guisados has turned into a bonafide chain these days, but its Hermosa Beach location remains among the best tacos spots in the South Bay.
The Coco Club
The Coco Club is a fun rooftop bar in Santa Monica where you can have a sunset drink and dance.
Vista
Vista is a massive patio restaurant on the Hermosa Beach Pier with fire pits, oceans views, and great Happy Hour special.
Mom, Please
Mom, Please is an excellent Ukrainian cafe on the border of Playa Vista and MDR. It's also a very cozy brunch spot.
Cobi’s
Cobi’s is a fun Santa Monica dinner spot for natural wine and Southeast Asian curries. Weekend brunch on the patio is also good to know about.
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.