Last Updated on September 28, 2025 by HotelSlash Staff

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With ideal weather for most of the year, outdoor dining is an integral part of the Los Angeles restaurant experience. Whether you’re in the mood to savor rooftop views or seek a secluded garden away from traffic, L.A. has it. But it must be said that the city has a habit of tucking the best spots away from view. Luckily, we’ve done the work for you to find the best outdoor dining spots in Los Angeles.

A.O.C. (8700 W. 3rd St.; 310-859-9859), Beverly Grove

After touring the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) and LaBrea tar pits, leave room for a stop at A.O.C.. Condé Nast Traveler calls this the “the prettiest courtyard in L.A.” Expect “California French” cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. In addition, one OpenTable user says this is the “best outdoor dining in LA! Gorgeous patio!”

Perch (448 S. Hill St.; 213-802-1770), Downtown L.A.

All in all, you’ll be hard-pressed to find better views of Los Angeles anywhere else. Perch’s 15th-floor patio serves up spectacular vistas and hearty French staples like brie, filet mignon and charcuterie. “The view on this rooftop is hard to beat,” says one Tripadvisor reviewer. After sundown, cozy up under a heat lamp with an after-dinner digestif from the expansive cocktail menu. As one Yelp reviewer puts it: “You’re going for the view, and it totally delivers.”

Ardor (9040 Sunset Blvd.; 424-310-1572) West Hollywood

This luxe patio in West Hollywood features abundant foliage, with leafy branches and palms that sway as a breeze floats through. “Always start with an order of the milk bread, served with beefsteak tomatoes, rosemary oil, and sea salt,” advises Eater Los Angeles. Then move on to grilled branzino, lamb chops or a 32-ounce tomahawk. “Service was great but not too fussy,” says a Yelper. “The restaurant interior is gorgeous. They have a secluded garden area that was just lovely.” 

Gracias Madre (8905 Melrose Ave.; 323-978-2170) West Hollywood

In Spanish, the name means “Thanks, mother.” String lights and heat lamps add a cozy touch to the terrace, which one Tripadvisor user says is the “prettiest patio in LA.” Consistently, reviewers recommend the al pastor tacos, enchiladas and flautas, and many say the vegan versions rival the originals. At the bar, there’s an impressive list of tequila and mezcal cocktails. “The food was fresh and bursting with flavor,” says one OpenTable user.

Casalena (22160 Ventura Blvd.; 818-704-1185) Woodland Hills

You can’t beat this coastal Mediterranean menu and open-air patio, which Eater Los Angeles says “looks like it belongs at Restoration Hardware, with a fountain in the center, flanked by neatly-trimmed hedges.” The menu features yummy Italian dishes like stracciatella with spicy honey and pistachio, fried squash blossoms, and sweet corn agnolotti. Yelpers also rave about the menu, including the Riviera salad, Margherita pizza and Wagyu meatballs. “We sat in The garden area and we were surrounded by lemon trees and lush greenery,” says one. “It is difficult not to fall in love with the lighting and scenery.”

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