After visiting 15+ rooftop restaurants in Los Angeles recently, we've could narrow it down to a list of 11 that we liked extra much, and that we believe are well worth a visit. Both for the food and for the views. The Los Angeles rooftop restaurants can be found all over the city, from Venice Beach and Santa Monica, to Downtown and Hollywood.
Update: This article was updated on April 23, 2025, with new information, new restaurants, updated photos, booking links and insider tips.
Most rooftop restaurants in LA demands a reservation. Use the booking links provided to secure your spot! Also check out for rooftop brunches, and rooftop parties, as some of these venues offer bottomless brunches and trendy parties with a view.
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In short: Tucked away above the Hollywood Hills, Yamashiro translates to 'mountain palace' in Japanese, which is truly a literal description of this historic and beautiful hilltop mansion, first built in 1914. Nowadays, the venue holds an Asian fusion restaurant, bar and event venue, widely regarded as one of the most unique in all of LA, surrounded with amazing views over the city.
Food & Drinks: Yamashiro serves Japanese cuisine with a Californian touch, created by Executive Chef Jaehee Lee, blending tradition with modern flair. The menu features everything from noodles and sashimi favorites, to steaks, seafood, signature rolls and sushi boats. Drink-wise, the main attraction is the modern, Japanese-inspired and extensive cocktail program, featuring artisanal sakes and handcrafted cocktails.
What we think: Yamashiro Hollywood is an LA icon really offering an EXPERIENCE. You could go here to just admire (and take photos of) the architecture, the decor, the spacious garden courtyard with koi fish, and the sparkling views over LA. But when you are here, of course you will try the food as well. We would recommend sharing some different dishes, as there sure are plenty to choose from. And sip an 'Umi Garden', made with Roku Gin, nori infused sake, spiced olive brine, black lemon btters, dill water & basil oil.
Dress code: The Yamashiro Hollywood dress code is smart casual. Avoid athletic attire, beach attire and flip flops.
In short: From the roof terrace at the lovely Hotel Erwin rooftop bar, you get some amazing views over the Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach. Being the only rooftop in Venice, High Rooftop Lounge feels a lot like a continuation of the beach below, with lounge sofas and large umbrellas.
Food & Drinks: The rooftop bar offers a good selection of well-made specialty cocktails and different Californian beers, along with some really tasty bar bites and a weekend brunch. The menu even includes sunscreen, so visits during sunny days are no problem at all.
What we think: So the High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin is an LA rooftop worth a visit both day and night, but the one time you really should try to be here is during sunset hour. The magical view of the sun going down behind the Pacific Ocean is something everybody should experience, at least once! Expect a great lounge vibe on the terrace, perfect for relaxing drinks in the sun. And at night, there are often live DJs picking up the pace a notch. The rooftop terrace is quite large, but if you want to make sure to get one of the comfy lounge sofas, and maybe go for bottle service, you should make reservations in advance.
Dress code: The High Rooftop Lounge dress code is smart casual.
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In short: 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.
Food & Drinks: Up here you can enjoy a wide range of Mexican favorites, from 'Botanas' like tostada and ceviche, to 'Principales' like the Lengua en Salsa Verde (Waguy Beef Tounge, purslane, tostada crumble). There is (of course) also a tasty selection of tacos. Complementing the food is a wide selection of wines, and the rooftop bar serves plenty of classic cocktails sparkled with mezcal and tequila.
What we think: Filled with vibes and flavours, LA Cha Cha Chá is the obvious rooftop restaurant for a visit to Mexico, without having to make the travels south. 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.
Dress code: The LA Cha Cha Chá dress code is smart casual.
In short: Set on top of the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the rooftop restaurant comes with an equally upscale and stylish vibe.
Food & Drinks: Settle down in one of the comfy lounge sofas or by a dining table and enjoy a refined selection of authentic, Asian-inspired dishes, created by Executive Chef Peleg Miron. The food is served daily as lunch and dinner, and on weekends also as rooftop brunch. Apart from top class food, the rooftop bar also offers a wide selection of crafted signature cocktails, crafted brews, champagne and wines.
What we think: The Rooftop Beverly Hills 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. We always come here when in LA and we'd recommend you to do so as well.
Dress code: The The Rooftop Beverly Hills dress code is smart casual.
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In short: Takami Sushi & Robata sits on the 21st floor, above Downtown L.A's Financial District, offering one of the most unique restaurant concepts Southern California has ever experienced.
Food & Drinks: Featuring 3 kitchens, Takami offers the best of Japanese cuisine. Indulge in the highest quality sushi, try something from the Robata grill, or go for Japanese-influenced entrees, ranging from 'Black Truffle Filet Mignon' to 'Champagne Yuzu Seabass'. The food is complemented with a selection of unique and freshly prepared signature cocktails, as well as a fine selection of wine, champagne and sake.
What we think: The perfect rooftop in LA if you love sushi! And who doesn't? Surrounded by amazing 360° views of downtown’s most beautiful high rises, the luxurious and modern penthouse venue holds a bright and airy interior dining room with panoramic windows, as well as a wrap-around outdoor terrace. For unforgettable and elegant evenings with an LA view, Takami Sushi & Robata is hard to beat.
Dress code: The Takami Sushi & Elevate Lounge dress code is smart casual.
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In short: Found on top of the Century City Westfield Mall, pretty much in between Hollywood and Santa Monica, Terra is the rooftop of the Italian market and eatery called Eataly.
Food & Drinks: Pasta, Insalate, small things, dishes to share and more filling grills, the Terra menu is truly impressive. It also includes refreshing botanical cocktails, premium Italian wines and American craft brews.
What we think: The bright rooftop terrace offers panoramic views over the Hollywood Hills, and with a friendly and relaxing it is a great LA rooftop restaurant for both a sunny lunch and a romantic evening. Eataly can be found at several US cities, and is also home to several restaurants. But the lush and charming Terra rooftop restaurant might very well be the best of them all.
Dress code: The Terra at Eataly L.A. dress code is casual.
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In short: Located above the buzzing streets of the West Hollywood design district, on the corner of Melrose & San Vicente, CATCH LA is the west coast outpost of the famous New York restaurant with the same name - CATCH.
Food & Drinks: This 340 seat retractable rooftop haven invites all guests with great seafood like sushi and Asian influences of most dishes. With a focus on the food CATCH LA keeps it fresh, incorporating local and sustainable ingredients wherever possible as it cultivates a menu mix of Catch classics like the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Wagyu on a Rock and Cantonese Lobster with inspired renditions of Vegan and Gluten Free additions.
What we think: 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 atmoshpere.
Dress code: The elNico Rooftop dress code is smart casual.
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In short: Merois is perched on top of the superb Pendry West Hollywood, taking LA fine dining to new heights.
Food & Drinks: Open daily for lunch and dinner, the rooftop menu spotlights Chef Wolfgang Puck’s eye for the sophisticated subtleties of Japanese, Southeast Asian and French/California cuisine. Tempting mains are complemented with Sushi and Raw Bar.
What we think: If you like an upscale dinner with a view, this is the best spot in LA! Created by legendary LA chef Wolfgang Puck, this beautiful rooftop restaurant floats high above Sunset Boulevard, offering both indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views over the Los Angeles skyline.
Dress code: The Merois dress code is smart casual.
In short: Found on top of Santa Monica Place, the breezy, bright and natural rooftop comes with all the right Mediterranean vibes, overlooking the ocean and the Santa Monica rooftops.
Food & Drinks: The LouLou menu showcase French Mediterranean flavors with a classic California twist, while honoring the generosity of artisanal and homemade ingredients, as well as local organic produce. Here you find salads and pasta made freshly in the house, as well as 3 day proof dough pizza and entrees like 'Steak & Frites' and 'Vegan Moussaka'. The food is complemented with a carefully selected array of wines from both France and California, as well as colorful and crafted specialty cocktails and classics.
What we think: Found on top of Santa Monica Place, the breezy, bright and natural rooftop comes with all the right Mediterranean vibes, overlooking the ocean and the Santa Monica rooftops. Open daily from around noon to midnight, LouLou Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge invites to sunny lunches and vibrant weekend brunches, as well as sunset drinks and elegant dinners in an intimate atmosphere with subdued lighting.
Dress code: The LouLou Rooftop Restaurant dress code is smart casual.
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In short: Cork & Batter is a modern and multi-level restaurant, bar and rooftop, located in the heart of Inglewood's entertainment and sports district. Across from the LA Forum and SoFi Stadium, and next to the Intuit Dome, the new home for LA Clippers.
Food & Drinks: Open daily for lunch and dinner, as well as weekend breakfast, Cork & Batter serves a varied selection of bites and dishes, ranging from bowls, calamari and tacos, to salads, sliders, burgers, flatbreads and mains, including Pasta Primavera and Skirt Steak. The food is complemented with a wide selection of beers on tap, as well as exclusive signature cocktails and a dedicated margarita menu with plenty of flavours.
What we think: Spaning over 10,000 square feet, here you find an interior ground floor bar and lounge, and a second floor dining space, topped off with a stylish, open-air rooftop lounge. Surrounded with greenery and sweeping views over the surroundings, the rooftop terrace comes with plenty of comfy lounge spots, perfect for both sunny session and cosy nights by the fire-pits.
Dress code: The Cork & Batter dress code is smart casual.
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In short: Perch is one of LA's most popular bar and bistro, and with good reason. 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.
Food & Drinks: Here you can enjoy an everyday dinner menu between 5-11pm, including Steak Frites, Bouillabaisse and Pan Roasted Salmon. On weekends between 10am-4pm, tasty food is also served as rooftop brunch.
What we think: For us, this is the best rooftop restaurant in Downtown LA. Offering magical views of downtown LA, as well as a relaxing atmosphere and delicious French-inspired food, Perch is an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy a filling brunch, dinner and refreshing drinks with a view. The restaurant has a French bistro atmosphere to it, with classic furniture, lush plants, and both inside and outside seating.
Dress code: The Perch dress code is upscale casual.
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Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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