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10 Best Rooftop Restaurants in Los Angeles

Los Angeles cuisine is a food movement that originated in California. The cuisine focuses on dishes that are driven by local and sustainable ingredients with an attention to seasonality and an emphasis on the bounty of the region. The food is historically chef-driven.

From the beach cities to the Hollywood Hills, across the expanse of the Southland, sunny Los Angeles ranks as one of the best places for outdoor dining. Rooftop restaurants in Los Angeles overlook the nighttime neon of downtown skyscrapers or face the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean.

Here are the best 10 rooftops to explore in Los Angeles.

1. LA Cha Cha Chá

This is the best restaurant and most obvious rooftop restaurant for a visit to Mexico, without having to make the travels south. Located in the Arts District of downtown, LA Cha Cha Chá brings all the vibes from the Terraza Cha Cha Chá in Mexico City to the heart of Los Angeles.

The tropical 11,600-square-foot-rooftop feels like Acapulco or Palm Springs among the concrete, filled with cacti, palm trees, and moody string lights. And views over the LA skyline.

On their menu, they serve a tasty selection of tacos and a wide range of Mexican favourites. Complementing the food is a wide selection of wines, and the rooftop bar serves plenty of classic cocktails sparkled with tequila.

They recommend reservations and are open from Tuesday to Sunday. is their website for more details.

2. Merois

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The restaurant is located on top of the superb Pendry West Hollywood and is the epitome of taking LA fine dining to new heights. The restaurant opens daily from 11:30 am and encourages bookings from its guests.

This beautiful rooftop restaurant floats high above Sunset Boulevard, offering both indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views over the Los Angeles skyline.

The menu offers sophisticated variations of Japanese, Southeast Asian and French/California cuisine. The mains are complemented with Sushi and Raw Bar.

3. Moonshadows

The restaurant located in Malibu is pretty hard to resist. It offers more of a cliffside restaurant vibe including dining with Pacific Ocean views.

The restaurant serves a mix of seafood and signature dishes with Asian fusion, Italian and American influences, available as weekday lunch, weekend brunch and daily dinner.

The outdoor terrace is perfect for casual dining with ocean views, also a highly popular spot for sunset cocktails and weekend vibes with live DJs.

Reservations are required and done via their They open daily from 11:30 am.

4. Terra at Eataly

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The best part about the restaurant is that it draws inspiration from the earth, gin, and fire, the indoor/outdoor venue centres around a wood-burning Italian grill.

Up here you can enjoy Italian flavours for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. They encourage reservations via their from their guests and open daily from 11:30 am.

Terra is the rooftop of the Italian market and eatery called Eataly. It is on top of the Century City Westfield Mall, in between Hollywood and Santa Monica.

The bright rooftop terrace offers panoramic views over the Hollywood Hills, and with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, it is a great LA rooftop restaurant for both a sunny lunch and a romantic evening.

5. The Rooftop by JG

The Rooftop by JG offers one of the largest terraces in LA. And not at all only about size, it also serves a beautiful garden setting and some amazing views over Beverly Hills and Hollywood.

Set on top of the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the rooftop restaurant comes with an equally upscale and stylish vibe.

The food is served daily as lunch and dinner, and on weekends also as rooftop brunch. Reservations are required from the guests.

Apart from top-class food, the rooftop bar also serves a wide selection of crafted signature cocktails, crafted brews, champagne and wines. The restaurant is equipped with heaters and blankets, the rooftop restaurant is available year-round. 

6. Perch

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This is one of LA’s most popular bars and bistros because it offers magical views of downtown LA. The restaurant has a French bistro atmosphere to it, with classic furniture, lush plants, and both inside and outside seating.

Perch is split into two different floors, with the restaurant, bar, and lounge located on the lower level, and the rooftop terrace one floor up. They open daily and encourage reservations.

The rooftop terrace is a drink-only area and offers sweeping views of downtown Los Angeles, and access to California beers and wines, as well as expertly mixed cocktails.

7. Catch

This is a well-known restaurant with more locations than the Los Angeles one and is a  globally influenced seafood restaurant.

The catch is a popular stop for food and beverage experiences, providing something for everyone both during daytime and dining, nightlife and events. Reservations are required from the guests.

With its signature open kitchen and breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills, Catch is one of the best rooftops in California when speaking of food, service and atmosphere. 

This 340 seats retractable rooftop haven invites all guests with great seafood like sushi and Asian influences of most dishes.

8. Mama Shelter’s Rooftop

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Mama Shelter is an ideal location for those looking for delicious food and a vibrant atmosphere. Reservations are required from the guests.

Overlooking the Hollywood sign and the Los Angeles skyline, Mama Shelter is known for its Californian cuisine, homemade dishes, and top-notch lunches.

The decor is fun and colourful, with large lounge sofas, regular tables, and a general patio ambience that visits this restaurant one to remember. As for drinks, you can enjoy a variety of beers and wines both international and Californian– as well as creative signature cocktails

9. Sant’olina Restaurant

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Sant’olina is a melting pot of Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern California spin. Chefs Michael Teich and Burt Bakman combine vibrant herbs and spices to create a healthy menu packed with flavour. Each dish tells a different story and reservations are encouraged.

This restaurant located in Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills is one of the most fun places to indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine. Reservations are required from the guests.

Sant’olina is a pop-up restaurant that puts the spotlight on Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine. Their menu includes house-made dips like hummus and marinated feta served alongside fluffy and warm za’atar laffa bread, chicken schnitzel and falafel. 

The makeshift restaurant is indoors but the pretty string lights and DJ playing lounge music Wednesday to Saturday night is what sets the mood.

With its timeless Mediterranean colour palette and open-air views of Los Angeles, Sant’olina captures the essence of a seaside escape.

10. Élephante Beach House

The restaurant is located in downtown Santa Monica with a vibey boho-chic aura and is always buzzing with activity.

The interior has neutral-toned furniture and decor that draws inspiration from the coastal Italian area. 

Their Mediterranean-inspired menu offers gluten-free options like fried calamari, whipped eggplant, freshly-baked Puccia bread, burrata pizza and housemade pasta dishes.

Reservations are required from the guests. They open daily.