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18 Fantastic Outdoor Patios for Al Fresco Dining in Los Angeles

Daytime shade, evening warmth in Southern California dining rooms

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One of the many perks of Los Angeles living is the possibility of year-long al fresco dining. Heaters are key as the temperature continues to drop, especially after the sun goes down and the SoCal chill forces everyone to shiver or reach for a hoodie. The restaurants highlighted on this list have it all: daytime shade, evening warmth, and all-day vibes. Here now are 18 lovely outdoor dining patios in Los Angeles presented from north to south.

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Casalena

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The family-operated Casalena has multiple places to dine that are either outdoors or feel that way. There’s an atrium with vaulted skylights, a patio surrounded by lush greenery, a fully enclosed terrace with floor-to-ceiling glass, and a second-floor private sunroom.

22160 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 704-1185
(818) 704-1185
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Cafe Santorini

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Stationed on a second floor in Old Town Pasadena, Cafe Santorini opened 25 years ago with Mediterranean fare and a romantic patio that overlooks the One Colorado Courtyard.

64 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 564-4200
(626) 564-4200

Mírate

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Aside from a handful of rooms, Mírate is a multi-level, open-air restaurant with natural light and a canopy to protect diners from the elements. This is the second restaurant by chef Joshua Gil and partner Matthew Egan where Gil’s modern and personal takes on tacos, ceviches, mariscos, and a cochinita pibil are enjoyed in one of LA’s most stunning dining rooms.

1712 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 649-7937
(323) 649-7937

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L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele

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Hollywood pizza hit Da Michele may have a famous name, but the nearly all-outdoor space and open view of the wood-fired oven keep customers returning for pizza, pasta, cocktails, or just to hang out. There’s also a sizeable patio at the Santa Barbara location as well.

1534 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 366-2408
(323) 366-2408
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele’s patio in Hollywood.
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele.
Wonho Frank Lee

Ardor

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Chef John Fraser has one of the city’s prettiest patios, which is surrounded by a jungle of foliage. This West Hollywood restaurant offers gorgeous dark wood family-style benches beneath heat lamps. No matter what’s ordered for the table, don’t skip on the milk bread.

9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 310-1572
(424) 310-1572
Lush greenery and tables at a swanky West Hollywood restaurant patio. Ardor

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Botanica Restaurant and Market

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The two patios at Botanica are an oasis in the middle of Silver Lake. Only blocks away from the historic reservoir, the patios are bright, festive, and pairs perfectly with the Manila clams, zucchini gratin, or the coriander encrusted ribs.

1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 522-6106
(323) 522-6106
The patio at Botanica Restaurant and Market.
Botanica Restaurant and Market.
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Mother Tongue Restaurant

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Michael Mina’s Los Angeles restaurant is stationed above a 75,000-square-foot five-story fitness club in Hollywood. Relevantly, the 1,500-square-foot patio can host up to 60 guests digging into the Asian-, South American-, and Middle Eastern-inspired fare.

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
(213) 319-7850
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Koi Los Angeles

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In early 2022, West Hollywood’s popular Koi reopened in the space next door and introduced a fully covered outdoor patio to the side with plush banquettes and moody lighting. The expansive menu offers tempura shrimp, rolls, and terrific shareable Japanese entrees like miso black cod. Koi is perhaps more famous for its celebrity clientele. But given its location and updated ambiance, it’s a solid mid-week al fresco dinner.

734 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 659-9449
(310) 659-9449
New patio area at Koi.
Koi’s new patio area.
Jakob Layman

De Buena Planta - Plant-Based Mexican (Silver Lake)

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Though the lone plant-based option on this map, De Buena Planta is also a specialist in cocktails. The spacious Silver Lake restaurant regularly books DJs to amp up the vibe. Go with a group, stake out a table, and take in the colors and vibe.

2815 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 426-9023
(323) 426-9023

Funke

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Directly on top of chef Evan Funke’s restaurant is Bar Funke. A second-story rooftop is a welcome sight in Beverly Hills, and this one exudes charm with cocktails, the full menu, and one hell of a view.

9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 279-9796
(424) 279-9796
Bar Funke’s pink onyx bar in Funke restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Bar Funke’s pink onyx bar.
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Dante Beverly Hills

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In July 2023, NYC staple restaurant Dante opened on a rooftop in Beverly Hills. The views are a splendid look toward the Hollywood Hills complete with aperitivo-style cocktails and an Italian-meets-Mediterranean menu.

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-7989
(310) 860-7989
Plush green chairs and marble tables on a patio overlooking Beverly Hills at Dante.
Dante.
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Benny Boy Brewing

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Lincoln Heights’ casual brewery is the place to have a drink. There’s always plenty of seating, plus Benny Boy consistently books a rotating group of food pop-ups to accompany the house-made cider and beer.

1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Benny Boy Brewing’s patio in Los Angeles, California.
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Manuela

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Chef Kris Tominaga creates Southern classics paired with California flavors at Manuela. This warehouse-like space and expansive patio inside Hauser & Wirth gallery is spacious, airy, and beautifully lit at night.

907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 849-0480
(323) 849-0480
Manuela restaurant in the Arts District, California.
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Damian

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Sporting one of LA’s loveliest, and nearly fully enclosed outdoor dining spaces hidden away in the Arts District, world-famous chef Enrique Olvera’s LA restaurant serves polished, modern Mexican fare. Even on the coldest nights, this patio stays toasty thanks to the four walls encompassing the patio.

2132 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 270-0178
(213) 270-0178

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Alta Adams

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Alta Adams’ back patio keeps getting more lush with its overflowing plans, and chef Keith Corbin is at the helm turning out some of LA’s most stellar comfort food. The parklet is also a heated oasis to take in oxtails and rice.

5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 571-4999
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Juliet

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As one of LA’s single longest patio spaces, Juliet has handy outdoor seating facing Culver City’s busy Washington Boulevard while serving fare from morning to evening. The brunch scene might be even better for the patio, but the space works at all times for the Parisian bistro menu fused with LA flair.

8888 Washington Blvd Suite 102, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 643-5853
(310) 643-5853
Leafy patio seating with lush accents at daytime at Juliet restaurant in Culver City.
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Bar Bohemien

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Bar Bohemien underwent an expansion this year. It’s got an excellent vantage point of Culver City. Drinkers can order food from the first-floor vendors like Go Go Bird, Ile Bistro, and Bang Bang Noodles and bring it upstairs to eat.

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

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Hatchet Hall’s handy side patio works well for al fresco dining. No matter which chef is at the chef's helm, this Culver City restaurant continues its tradition of serving stellar seasonal Southern fare rain or shine under a massive canopy.

12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-4222
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Casalena

22160 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

The family-operated Casalena has multiple places to dine that are either outdoors or feel that way. There’s an atrium with vaulted skylights, a patio surrounded by lush greenery, a fully enclosed terrace with floor-to-ceiling glass, and a second-floor private sunroom.

22160 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 704-1185
(818) 704-1185
Several tables in the garden at Casaléna in Woodland Hills.
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Cafe Santorini

64 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91105

Stationed on a second floor in Old Town Pasadena, Cafe Santorini opened 25 years ago with Mediterranean fare and a romantic patio that overlooks the One Colorado Courtyard.

64 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 564-4200
(626) 564-4200

Mírate

1712 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Aside from a handful of rooms, Mírate is a multi-level, open-air restaurant with natural light and a canopy to protect diners from the elements. This is the second restaurant by chef Joshua Gil and partner Matthew Egan where Gil’s modern and personal takes on tacos, ceviches, mariscos, and a cochinita pibil are enjoyed in one of LA’s most stunning dining rooms.

1712 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 649-7937
(323) 649-7937

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele

1534 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Hollywood pizza hit Da Michele may have a famous name, but the nearly all-outdoor space and open view of the wood-fired oven keep customers returning for pizza, pasta, cocktails, or just to hang out. There’s also a sizeable patio at the Santa Barbara location as well.

1534 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 366-2408
(323) 366-2408
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele’s patio in Hollywood.
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele.
Wonho Frank Lee

Ardor

9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Chef John Fraser has one of the city’s prettiest patios, which is surrounded by a jungle of foliage. This West Hollywood restaurant offers gorgeous dark wood family-style benches beneath heat lamps. No matter what’s ordered for the table, don’t skip on the milk bread.

9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(424) 310-1572
(424) 310-1572
Lush greenery and tables at a swanky West Hollywood restaurant patio. Ardor

Botanica Restaurant and Market

1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

The two patios at Botanica are an oasis in the middle of Silver Lake. Only blocks away from the historic reservoir, the patios are bright, festive, and pairs perfectly with the Manila clams, zucchini gratin, or the coriander encrusted ribs.

1620 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 522-6106
(323) 522-6106
The patio at Botanica Restaurant and Market.
Botanica Restaurant and Market.
Jakob Layman

Mother Tongue Restaurant

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

Michael Mina’s Los Angeles restaurant is stationed above a 75,000-square-foot five-story fitness club in Hollywood. Relevantly, the 1,500-square-foot patio can host up to 60 guests digging into the Asian-, South American-, and Middle Eastern-inspired fare.

960 N La Brea Ave 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(213) 319-7850
(213) 319-7850
Mother Tongue

Koi Los Angeles

734 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

In early 2022, West Hollywood’s popular Koi reopened in the space next door and introduced a fully covered outdoor patio to the side with plush banquettes and moody lighting. The expansive menu offers tempura shrimp, rolls, and terrific shareable Japanese entrees like miso black cod. Koi is perhaps more famous for its celebrity clientele. But given its location and updated ambiance, it’s a solid mid-week al fresco dinner.

734 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 659-9449
(310) 659-9449
New patio area at Koi.
Koi’s new patio area.
Jakob Layman

De Buena Planta - Plant-Based Mexican (Silver Lake)

2815 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Though the lone plant-based option on this map, De Buena Planta is also a specialist in cocktails. The spacious Silver Lake restaurant regularly books DJs to amp up the vibe. Go with a group, stake out a table, and take in the colors and vibe.

2815 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(323) 426-9023
(323) 426-9023

Funke

9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Directly on top of chef Evan Funke’s restaurant is Bar Funke. A second-story rooftop is a welcome sight in Beverly Hills, and this one exudes charm with cocktails, the full menu, and one hell of a view.

9388 S Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(424) 279-9796
(424) 279-9796
Bar Funke’s pink onyx bar in Funke restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Bar Funke’s pink onyx bar.
Wonho Frank Lee

Dante Beverly Hills

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

In July 2023, NYC staple restaurant Dante opened on a rooftop in Beverly Hills. The views are a splendid look toward the Hollywood Hills complete with aperitivo-style cocktails and an Italian-meets-Mediterranean menu.

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-7989
(310) 860-7989
Plush green chairs and marble tables on a patio overlooking Beverly Hills at Dante.
Dante.
Wonho Frank Lee

Benny Boy Brewing

1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Lincoln Heights’ casual brewery is the place to have a drink. There’s always plenty of seating, plus Benny Boy consistently books a rotating group of food pop-ups to accompany the house-made cider and beer.

1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Benny Boy Brewing’s patio in Los Angeles, California.
Benny Boy Brewing.
Marie Buck

Manuela

907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Chef Kris Tominaga creates Southern classics paired with California flavors at Manuela. This warehouse-like space and expansive patio inside Hauser & Wirth gallery is spacious, airy, and beautifully lit at night.

907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 849-0480
(323) 849-0480
Manuela restaurant in the Arts District, California.
Manuela.
Manuela

Damian

2132 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021

Sporting one of LA’s loveliest, and nearly fully enclosed outdoor dining spaces hidden away in the Arts District, world-famous chef Enrique Olvera’s LA restaurant serves polished, modern Mexican fare. Even on the coldest nights, this patio stays toasty thanks to the four walls encompassing the patio.

2132 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021
(213) 270-0178
(213) 270-0178

Alta Adams

5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Alta Adams’ back patio keeps getting more lush with its overflowing plans, and chef Keith Corbin is at the helm turning out some of LA’s most stellar comfort food. The parklet is also a heated oasis to take in oxtails and rice.

5359 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
(323) 571-4999
(323) 571-4999

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Juliet

8888 Washington Blvd Suite 102, Culver City, CA 90232

As one of LA’s single longest patio spaces, Juliet has handy outdoor seating facing Culver City’s busy Washington Boulevard while serving fare from morning to evening. The brunch scene might be even better for the patio, but the space works at all times for the Parisian bistro menu fused with LA flair.

8888 Washington Blvd Suite 102, Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 643-5853
(310) 643-5853
Leafy patio seating with lush accents at daytime at Juliet restaurant in Culver City.
Juliet.
Shade Degges

Bar Bohemien

9355 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

Bar Bohemien underwent an expansion this year. It’s got an excellent vantage point of Culver City. Drinkers can order food from the first-floor vendors like Go Go Bird, Ile Bistro, and Bang Bang Noodles and bring it upstairs to eat.

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

Hatchet Hall

12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Hatchet Hall’s handy side patio works well for al fresco dining. No matter which chef is at the chef's helm, this Culver City restaurant continues its tradition of serving stellar seasonal Southern fare rain or shine under a massive canopy.

12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-4222
(310) 391-4222

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