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16 Restaurants and Bars Serving Up Spectacular Views of Los Angeles

Head to these spots for standout vistas of mountains, beaches, and skyscrapers, along with solid food and drink

by Mona Holmes and Rebecca Roland Updated
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by Mona Holmes and Rebecca Roland Updated

Los Angeles is breathtakingly beautiful, with miles of coastline, soaring mountains, sweeping valleys, and plenty of sunshine year-round. Many of the city’s finest restaurants and bars understand the appeal of gorgeous sightlines and serve them up amply along with well-made cocktails and proper sit-down meals. From a South American restaurant Downtown to a globally-inspired spot in Hollywood, the following restaurants offer captivating views of the city’s skyscrapers, mountains, and waterfronts — the views you’ll only find in Los Angeles.

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Castaway

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The most tremendous view of the San Fernando Valley is at Castaway. In 2017, the longtime restaurant underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and is now the place to bring family, a date, or anyone else without leaving the Valley. It might not be on a literal rooftop, but this location might as well be the rooftop of the Valley. Try to reserve an outside table and marvel at the vistas.

1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 848-6691
(818) 848-6691
An angled look at Castaway, a daytime rooftop restaurant with tan chairs in Burbank, California.
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Lemon Grove

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Sitting on Lemon Grove’s stunning rooftop while eating macha duck carnitas tacos, mac and cheese gratin, and lemon pasta with a champagne vinaigrette paired with a glass of wine can be an absolute treat. The views include the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Capital Records Building. Not a bad way to take in a meal.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-1717
(323) 962-1717
A cocktail at the Lemon Grove rooftop restaurant overlooking the Capitol Records Building.
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Grandmaster Recorders

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Grandmaster Records is an ambitious restoration of a former recording studio in the heart of Hollywood. The rooftop deck provides views of high rises paired with cocktails, beer, and wine. For those feeling peckish, the rooftop also offers a menu of antipasti like grilled garlic focaccia, crispy potatoes, and marinated olives. 

1518 N Cahuenga Blvd (Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 963-7800
(323) 963-7800
A night view at Grandmaster Recorders’ rooftop of the Hollywood skyline.
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Harriet's

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Stationed inside the 1 Hotel West Hollywood is Harriet’s. This Sunset Strip lounge is open late, where cocktails accompany snacks for those seeking cocktails or a meal under the SoCal sky, including charcuterie, salmon flatbreads, a short rib French dip, and a Maine lobster roll. It’s not unusual for the dining room to become a dance floor under the stars in the later hours of the night.

8490 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 281-1860
(424) 281-1860
A rooftop with tables, chairs, and a canopy at Harriet’s in West Hollywood.
Harriet’s.
Wonho Frank Lee

Mother Tongue Restaurant

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The candles and low light are a particularly lovely touch when dining at Mother Tongue during evening hours. Daytime is also a pleasant experience on the fifth floor just above the 75,000-square-foot fitness club Heimat. Michael Mina’s restaurant has gorgeous views while serving crowds centered on specific dietary needs, including those who follow keto, anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, vegetarian, and plant-based dining.

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
(213) 319-7850
Outdoor seating with a view of Los Angeles at Mother Tongue.
Mother Tongue.
Wonho Frank Lee

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Bar Funke

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Bar Funke’s rooftop design takes advantage of its perch on the north end of Beverly Hills. Palm trees, office buildings, and hillside homes are within view while sitting on a deck with white chairs and umbrellas to shade from the sun. Order a glass from the curated wine list or a cocktail, along with the carpaccio from the light al fresco menu. The full Funke menu is available from Monday to Thursday.

9388 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 279-9796
(424) 279-9796

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Videre

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This gorgeous, relaxed rooftop experience at the top of the Kimpton Hotel offers a solid mix of thoughtful cocktails and easygoing food, all managed by a veteran of West Hollywood’s Employees Only. Videre is pure poolside vibes with views of the city and hills while offering shareable plates like miso Caesar salad or clams with garlic and fennel.

6317 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90048
(323) 852-6002
(323) 852-6002
Pool lounge at Videre restaurant in Los Angeles.
Pool lounge at Videre in Los Angeles.
Roberto Amado-Cattaneo

Terra at Eataly

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When entering Terra on Eataly’s fifth floor, diners are struck by the captivating scents emanating from its wood-fired grill. The view here offers far more than just the streets that border the Westfield Century City. Check out the building sightlines, hills, and blue sky, all while eating burrata, pasta, and grilled meats and vegetables.

10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, CA 90067
(213) 310-8008
(213) 310-8008

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San Laurel

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Chef José Andrés’s Downtown spot San Laurel sports great views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Spanish food rules the menu with dishes like fennel soup made with crab and Manchego foam and a lobster salpicon. The staff prepares other specialties, like the mole rack of lamb, but the tasting menu is its own experience.

100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 349-8585
(213) 349-8585
An outdoor terrace with tables and a view of the Walt Disney Performing Arts Center at San Laurel restaurant.
San Laurel.
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Sendero

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Sendero encompasses two restaurants on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton — Corteza and Leña — with plans to open more in the future. Both restaurants sport spectacular views of the Downtown skyline and beyond. Chef Kevin Luzande’s menus are inspired by travels throughout Central and South America, whether it’s steakhouse fare at Leña or the seafood-centric dishes at Corteza.

900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 743-8824
(213) 743-8824
A Downtown LA skyline view at Leña restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles.
Leña at Sendero.
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Golden Hour

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It’s quite the scene at Golden Hour atop Level 8. The rooftop lounge across the street from the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena takes in some of the best sunsets in town while filling up on weekends for those in search of cocktails, DJs, and a gorgeous carousel bar by the Houston Brothers.

1254 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 789-7856
(213) 789-7856

Cabra

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Top Chef winner and Chicago chef Stephanie Izard’s Cabra continues to draw fans onto the Hoxton Hotel’s rooftop. Cabra offers a Peruvian-inflected menu that takes cues from seasonal bounty in California. Try the empanadas, hot chorizo and queso dip, bass ceviche, or crispy pork shank with a Sungold tomato salad. The pisco sour is one of the best in town.

1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 725-5858
(213) 725-5858
A corner sunny look at a Cabra restaurant with plants and views.
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Cara Cara

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Go to Cara Cara on the top floor of the Proper Hotel for dynamic Downtown views, a dip in the pool, chef Suzanne Goin’s food — or all three. Goin’s piri piri fried chicken, tacos, and focaccia are particularly delicious, showcasing the chef’s instinct for using seasonal ingredients. The Kelly Wearstler-designed rooftop has monochrome details and brutalist elements that make it feel singular.

1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 806-1027
(213) 806-1027
Cara Cara rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles with tables, lounges, and a fire pit.
Cara Cara rooftop.
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Bar Bohemien

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Smack in the middle of Downtown Culver City is Bar Bohemian. Head up to Citizen Public Market’s second floor for a relaxed bar with occasional live music or DJs with refreshing wines, beers, and inventive cocktails. Try the nomadic sour with mezcal, amaro, house-made saffron orgeat, egg whites, and orange bitters.

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 730-6610
(310) 730-6610

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Elephante

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Santa Monica’s outdoor rooftop restaurant Elephante is a beach-adjacent gem. Heat lamps are strategically placed to warm diners from the cool ocean air. Though the cactus garden room is gorgeous, the sunset room has ocean-view seats. The menu reads Italian but leans Californian with wood-fired burrata pizzas, fusilli pasta, and grilled octopus.

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 320-2384
(424) 320-2384
View of ocean and palm trees from rooftop restaurant Elephante in Santa Monica.
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Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach

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At the southern tip of Los Angeles County is Long Beach’s Ballast Point. The waterfront brewery and restaurant serve up craft beers and extensive seaside views to go with small bites, including calamari, barbecued shrimp, salads, pizzas, burgers, and a plate of Sichuan glazed ribs.

110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 296-4470
(562) 296-4470
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Castaway

1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501

The most tremendous view of the San Fernando Valley is at Castaway. In 2017, the longtime restaurant underwent a multi-million dollar renovation and is now the place to bring family, a date, or anyone else without leaving the Valley. It might not be on a literal rooftop, but this location might as well be the rooftop of the Valley. Try to reserve an outside table and marvel at the vistas.

1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 848-6691
(818) 848-6691
An angled look at Castaway, a daytime rooftop restaurant with tan chairs in Burbank, California.
Castaway.
Castaway

Lemon Grove

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Sitting on Lemon Grove’s stunning rooftop while eating macha duck carnitas tacos, mac and cheese gratin, and lemon pasta with a champagne vinaigrette paired with a glass of wine can be an absolute treat. The views include the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Capital Records Building. Not a bad way to take in a meal.

1717 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-1717
(323) 962-1717
A cocktail at the Lemon Grove rooftop restaurant overlooking the Capitol Records Building.
Lemon Grove.
Lemon Grove

Grandmaster Recorders

1518 N Cahuenga Blvd (Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90028

Grandmaster Records is an ambitious restoration of a former recording studio in the heart of Hollywood. The rooftop deck provides views of high rises paired with cocktails, beer, and wine. For those feeling peckish, the rooftop also offers a menu of antipasti like grilled garlic focaccia, crispy potatoes, and marinated olives. 

1518 N Cahuenga Blvd (Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 963-7800
(323) 963-7800
A night view at Grandmaster Recorders’ rooftop of the Hollywood skyline.
Grandmaster Records.
Wonho Frank Lee

Harriet's

8490 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Stationed inside the 1 Hotel West Hollywood is Harriet’s. This Sunset Strip lounge is open late, where cocktails accompany snacks for those seeking cocktails or a meal under the SoCal sky, including charcuterie, salmon flatbreads, a short rib French dip, and a Maine lobster roll. It’s not unusual for the dining room to become a dance floor under the stars in the later hours of the night.

8490 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 281-1860
(424) 281-1860
A rooftop with tables, chairs, and a canopy at Harriet’s in West Hollywood.
Harriet’s.
Wonho Frank Lee

Mother Tongue Restaurant

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038

The candles and low light are a particularly lovely touch when dining at Mother Tongue during evening hours. Daytime is also a pleasant experience on the fifth floor just above the 75,000-square-foot fitness club Heimat. Michael Mina’s restaurant has gorgeous views while serving crowds centered on specific dietary needs, including those who follow keto, anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, vegetarian, and plant-based dining.

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
(213) 319-7850
Outdoor seating with a view of Los Angeles at Mother Tongue.
Mother Tongue.
Wonho Frank Lee

Bar Funke

9388 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Bar Funke’s rooftop design takes advantage of its perch on the north end of Beverly Hills. Palm trees, office buildings, and hillside homes are within view while sitting on a deck with white chairs and umbrellas to shade from the sun. Order a glass from the curated wine list or a cocktail, along with the carpaccio from the light al fresco menu. The full Funke menu is available from Monday to Thursday.

9388 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 279-9796
(424) 279-9796

Videre

6317 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90048

This gorgeous, relaxed rooftop experience at the top of the Kimpton Hotel offers a solid mix of thoughtful cocktails and easygoing food, all managed by a veteran of West Hollywood’s Employees Only. Videre is pure poolside vibes with views of the city and hills while offering shareable plates like miso Caesar salad or clams with garlic and fennel.

6317 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90048
(323) 852-6002
(323) 852-6002
Pool lounge at Videre restaurant in Los Angeles.
Pool lounge at Videre in Los Angeles.
Roberto Amado-Cattaneo

Terra at Eataly

10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, CA 90067

When entering Terra on Eataly’s fifth floor, diners are struck by the captivating scents emanating from its wood-fired grill. The view here offers far more than just the streets that border the Westfield Century City. Check out the building sightlines, hills, and blue sky, all while eating burrata, pasta, and grilled meats and vegetables.

10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, CA 90067
(213) 310-8008
(213) 310-8008

San Laurel

100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Chef José Andrés’s Downtown spot San Laurel sports great views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Spanish food rules the menu with dishes like fennel soup made with crab and Manchego foam and a lobster salpicon. The staff prepares other specialties, like the mole rack of lamb, but the tasting menu is its own experience.

100 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 349-8585
(213) 349-8585
An outdoor terrace with tables and a view of the Walt Disney Performing Arts Center at San Laurel restaurant.
San Laurel.
San Laurel

Sendero

900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Sendero encompasses two restaurants on the 24th floor of the Ritz Carlton — Corteza and Leña — with plans to open more in the future. Both restaurants sport spectacular views of the Downtown skyline and beyond. Chef Kevin Luzande’s menus are inspired by travels throughout Central and South America, whether it’s steakhouse fare at Leña or the seafood-centric dishes at Corteza.

900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 743-8824
(213) 743-8824
A Downtown LA skyline view at Leña restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles.
Leña at Sendero.
Wonho Frank Lee

Golden Hour

1254 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015

It’s quite the scene at Golden Hour atop Level 8. The rooftop lounge across the street from the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena takes in some of the best sunsets in town while filling up on weekends for those in search of cocktails, DJs, and a gorgeous carousel bar by the Houston Brothers.

1254 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 789-7856
(213) 789-7856

Cabra

1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Top Chef winner and Chicago chef Stephanie Izard’s Cabra continues to draw fans onto the Hoxton Hotel’s rooftop. Cabra offers a Peruvian-inflected menu that takes cues from seasonal bounty in California. Try the empanadas, hot chorizo and queso dip, bass ceviche, or crispy pork shank with a Sungold tomato salad. The pisco sour is one of the best in town.

1060 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 725-5858
(213) 725-5858
A corner sunny look at a Cabra restaurant with plants and views.
Cabra.
Stan Lee

Cara Cara

1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Go to Cara Cara on the top floor of the Proper Hotel for dynamic Downtown views, a dip in the pool, chef Suzanne Goin’s food — or all three. Goin’s piri piri fried chicken, tacos, and focaccia are particularly delicious, showcasing the chef’s instinct for using seasonal ingredients. The Kelly Wearstler-designed rooftop has monochrome details and brutalist elements that make it feel singular.

1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 806-1027
(213) 806-1027
Cara Cara rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles with tables, lounges, and a fire pit.
Cara Cara rooftop.
Cara Cara

Bar Bohemien

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Smack in the middle of Downtown Culver City is Bar Bohemian. Head up to Citizen Public Market’s second floor for a relaxed bar with occasional live music or DJs with refreshing wines, beers, and inventive cocktails. Try the nomadic sour with mezcal, amaro, house-made saffron orgeat, egg whites, and orange bitters.

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 730-6610
(310) 730-6610

Elephante

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica’s outdoor rooftop restaurant Elephante is a beach-adjacent gem. Heat lamps are strategically placed to warm diners from the cool ocean air. Though the cactus garden room is gorgeous, the sunset room has ocean-view seats. The menu reads Italian but leans Californian with wood-fired burrata pizzas, fusilli pasta, and grilled octopus.

1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(424) 320-2384
(424) 320-2384
View of ocean and palm trees from rooftop restaurant Elephante in Santa Monica.
Elephante.
Connie and Steward Uy

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Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach

110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803

At the southern tip of Los Angeles County is Long Beach’s Ballast Point. The waterfront brewery and restaurant serve up craft beers and extensive seaside views to go with small bites, including calamari, barbecued shrimp, salads, pizzas, burgers, and a plate of Sichuan glazed ribs.

110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 296-4470
(562) 296-4470
A brewery with outdoor seating overlooking the sunset in Long Beach, California.
Ballast Point Brewing.
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