Last Updated on Jun 23, 2025
Los Angeles is known for its beautiful weather and skyline, and its top rooftop restaurants offer unforgettable dining experiences with stunning views. Perch LA, perched in downtown, delivers French-inspired cuisine with a romantic, Parisian rooftop vibe. 71Above sits high atop the US Bank Tower, offering sweeping views and a refined American menu. Harriet’s Rooftop at the 1 Hotel West Hollywood draws a stylish crowd with craft cocktails and panoramic city views. Catch LA dazzles with seafood specialties and a glamorous rooftop garden perfect for celebrity spotting. Elephante in Santa Monica serves coastal Italian fare in a chic, beachy rooftop setting. Mama Shelter in Hollywood provides casual bites and colorful rooftop seating with views of the city and hills. EP & LP combines modern Asian flavors with a vibrant rooftop lounge that’s perfect for sunset. Lemon Grove, atop The Aster in Hollywood, serves seasonal California cuisine with a luxe, garden-inspired atmosphere. High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin is a Venice Beach favorite, known for ocean views and laid-back vibes, while Broken Shaker at the Freehand Hotel brings tropical flair and inventive cocktails to the downtown rooftop scene.
French
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 802-1770
PerchLA.com
A garden in the sky offering magical views of downtown LA and Pershing Square, as well as a relaxing atmosphere and delicious French-inspired food. 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.
Seafood
8715 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood CA 90069
(323) 676-8880
CatchRestaurants.com
Situated in the heart of the Melrose Design District with captivating views of downtown LA and the Hollywood Hills, CATCH is one of the best rooftop restaurants in Southern California and a well-known celebrity hotspot.
New American
633 W 5th St 71st floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 712-2683
71above.com
71Above is an upscale, romantic restaurant set on the 71st floor of a downtown skyscraper serving a three-course menu with an optional wine pairing turning out some of the area’s best refined tasting menu meals.
American Cuisine
603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 855-9955
EPlosangeles.com
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, spectacular views of the Hollywood hills and the Sunset Strip make this West Hollywood gem EP & LP one of the best roof decks in LA with a full-service dining room just below.
California-inspired Cuisine
6417 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 366-8007
TheHighlightRoom.com
At the apex of Dream Hollywood is The Highlight Room, TAO Group's newest dining and nightlife concept, a luxurious 11,000-square-foot outdoor rooftop, lounge, pool and grill, with aerial views of the iconic Hollywood sign and the Los Angeles skyline.
American
813 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 285-4391
WayfarerDTLA.com
Paradise found far above Downtown Los Angeles. The Rooftop at The Wayfarer Downtown LA is a contemporary rooftop restaurant serving global eats, meals & cocktails, plus weekend brunch.
New American
6317 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-6002
Viderela.com
Kimpton Hotel Wilshire's rooftop LA restaurant, Videre, has a beautiful view of the Hollywood Hills, a rotating menu and an award winning chef.
California Cuisine
1717 Vine St Floor 6, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-1717
LemonGroveLA.com
Lemon Grove, La Lo La Rooftop, is a brand new rooftop restaurant in Los Angeles.
Organic
9040 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 953-9899
EditionHotels.com
California native Fraser has created a signature restaurant Ardor as a showcase for vegetable-forward healthy California cuisine with flavors inspired by local ingredients.
American
900 Wilshire Blvd fl 73, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 688-7777
ihg.com
Perched atop the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown's 73rd floor is Spire 73 – the tallest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere.