Best Places with Outdoor Seating in Los Angeles
1. Vin Folk, Los Angeles
Intimate, 45-seat bistro run by a team of chefs who rotate from the open kitchen to serve every table. The French-leaning menu is globally inspired – book well in advance.
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Intimate, 45-seat bistro run by a team of chefs who rotate from the open kitchen to serve every table. The French-leaning menu is globally inspired – book well in advance.
South LA kitchen dishing up Jamaican-soul food platters from a covered outdoor patio. The menu changes daily on a whiteboard – expect generous portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, and standout mac & cheese.
Romantic courtyard restaurant serving rustic Mediterranean food behind a discreet West Hollywood entrance. The intimate, candlelit garden is a longtime favorite for date nights and special occasions.
Upstairs cocktail lounge with a separate Melrose entrance, marked by a red neon sign. The cinematic, Art Deco room serves inventive drinks like tom kha-inspired gin cocktails and martinis paired with potato chips.
Sprawling Art Deco complex that was once a famous Southern California bakery. Today, its industrial halls house high-end design showrooms, an art bookstore, and the destination gastropub Father's Office.
Bustling Venice deli where patrons take a ticket to order from the main event: a long marble counter piled with smoked fish and pastries. Sandwiches are loaded; seating is mostly on the sprawling courtyard patio.
Buzzy izakaya on Abbot Kinney where the open kitchen revolves around a binchotan charcoal grill. An in-house DJ spins vinyl for the lively downstairs bar; grab a seat on the quieter rooftop deck.
Sichuan-style ramen shop where diners set the spice and numbness levels for each bowl of Tantanmen. Choose between the rich Tokyo Style with a pork-sesame broth or the original soupless version.
Open-kitchen osteria serving house-made pastas and specialties from Puglia. The main event is the cacio e pepe – prepared tableside in a massive wheel of pecorino cheese.
Curated neighborhood grocer stocking pantry staples and seasonal produce from local farms. The espresso bar and sidewalk seating make it a daily stop for coffee and house-baked focaccia.
Warm, elegant dining room and a large heated patio serving authentic Persian cuisine. The menu is traditional – focus on the scratch-made kebabs, especially the famously tender Juicy Chicken.
Dark-paneled steakhouse serving Argentinian cuts, housemade chimichurri, and crisp empanadas from an open kitchen. Low lighting, live accordion, and close-set tables shape long dinners on Fairfax.
Ranch-to-table brunch spot where house-made bacon and sausages are serious business. But the main event is the Oatmeal Griddle Cakes – a family recipe with crispy edges, served simply with maple butter.
Vast Sunday street market taking over several Hollywood blocks with live music and a hundred-plus vendor stalls. Chefs shop for seasonal produce while locals line up for pupusas and fresh-shucked oysters.
Sprawling Arts District back patio with string lights, picnic tables, and a full-length bocce court. The menu is simple and direct – craft cocktails, buttermilk biscuits, and a standout cheeseburger.
Arts District coffee roaster serving its own certified organic blends and a standout vegan breakfast burrito. Its large, industrial interior and spacious patio function as a de facto co-working space for the neighborhood.
True baseball diner dedicated to the Dodgers, with walls plastered in ticket stubs, trading cards, and old photos. Hybrid-sourdough pies are served alongside cold beer – the place gets packed on game days.
Michelin-recognized seafood counter operating from a takeout window inside an upscale market. The fried fish sandwich is the main event – beer-battered bass, American cheese, and kewpie mayo on a potato bun.
Family-run pizzeria serving authentic Chicago deep-dish in a cozy, bohemian dining room. The signature pizzas have a 45-minute bake time, turning dinner into a long, leisurely affair.
Bright, blue-tiled coffee bar focused on single-origin espresso prepared with serious precision. Its courtyard patio is a coveted spot – tables turn over slowly.
Airy Frogtown warehouse serving elevated Baja seafood, from raw bar ceviches to fatty tuna tostadas. The signature zarandeado-style whole fish arrives with tortillas and salsas for the table to share.
New York-style slice shop serving thick Sicilian squares topped with pepperoni that curls into crisp, greasy cups. The space is standing-room-only, with the scene spilling out onto the public sidewalk tables.
Spanish tapas bar serving classics like pan con tomate and jamón ibérico alongside California produce. The lively room stays busy, pouring natural Spanish wines and vermouth from behind a terracotta-tiled bar.
