Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in West Los Angeles

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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Beach CitiesHollywoodSan Fernando Valley / ValenciaSouth LAWest Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-WilshireWestside

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Bel-AirBeverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCentury CityCulver City

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A photo of Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle restaurant

1. Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/Sawtelle

4.9

Exceptional(260)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • West Los Angeles

Booked 33 times today

Traditional Japanese style BBQ Dining from Tokyo Japan.Manpuku, which means “to be happy with a full stomach” in Japanese, opened its doors to hungry customers in Tokyo more than 60 years ago.Reservation policy*We will hold your reservation for 15 min. Your reservation will be automatically canceled if you do not arrive in the time allotted.

2. Lunetta

4.7

Exceptional(2200)

££££Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Monica

Booked 14 times today

Chef Raphael Lunetta and Emilio Cuyuch chef driven neighborhood diner with rustic California dining room and bar. Lunetta serves great food paired with locally roasted coffee options, classic cocktails, large selection of craft beer and delicious wines that we enjoy drinking with our family & friends.We buy the freshest ingredients we can find. We cook seasonally because that’s what is fresh and best. We support local farmers and businesses whenever we can, because the best flavor naturally follows. Menus for Lunetta are locally sourced and responsibly grown, using seasonal ingredients based on the abundant product available on the California Coast. Our full bar features classic as well as craft cocktails using the finest in artisan spirits, mixers and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our comprehensive wine list highlights small California producers and artisan winemakers from around the world.

3. AOC - 3rd Street

4.7

Exceptional(5123)

££££Price: Moderate

• Californian • Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.

Booked 14 times today

A.O.C. is a small plates restaurant driven by seasonal ingredients, locally sourced. Our California French cuisine was developed by Chef Suzanne Goin, and also features Mediterranean influences. We have 24 wines by the glass and 150 bottles to choose from, curated by Caroline Styne, all of which are either organic, biodynamic or sustainable. Featuring a full bar with premium spirits and specialty cocktails. AOC is proud to offer both outdoor and indoor dining. Our patios feature shared heaters, however we highly recommend bringing appropriate outerwear for your comfort. Unfortunately, inclement weather may affect our ability to honor your reservation. In the event of rain, we will notify you as soon as possible to communicate any weather related cancellations and to assist you with rescheduling your reservation. Beginning November 4th, a.o.c. will require that all guests require proof of vaccination or negative results from a Covid test taken within 72 hours of entry.

4. Gjelina

4.7

Exceptional(2360)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Venice

Booked 234 times today

Gjelina is a restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. Open every day from 8 a.m. until 11pm, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try 9 grain pancakes with butter and maple syrup or warm banana buckwheat loaf with butter and jam of the day. Brunch options include Moroccan baked eggs and 7 grain porridge. Gjelina offers a variety of oysters, crudo, charcuterie and salad options to start at lunch and dinner. Main courses include pizzas from our wood fired oven and entrees like duck confit, house made pastas and roasted organic half chicken.*Only ADA certified animals are allowed in Gjelina*A 20% Mandatory Service Charge is added to your check. Our belief is that every hourly Gjelina employee contributes to your service and 100% of the MSC will be distributed amongst them.

5. LAVO Los Angeles

4.6

Exceptional(1490)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Hollywood

Booked 79 times today

LAVO Los Angeles is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

A photo of The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills restaurant

6. The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

4.8

Exceptional(2945)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Beverly Hills

Booked 72 times today

This pinnacle social venue features panoramic views of Beverly Hills and Hollywood from 12 stories aloft. An impeccably styled garden setting, the Rooftop is among the largest of its kind in Beverly Hills. This one-of-a-kind experience is not to be missed. Enjoy memorable lunches and dinners in an exceptional venue.

7. Catch LA

4.6

Exceptional(10256)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Hollywood

Booked 153 times today

Catch LA combines its iconic seafood and sushi program, flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, with Catch Steak's renowned steak program. The menu, served in a streaming, shareable style, features signature dishes like the Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi, Spicy Gigli, and Cantonese Lobster alongside a curated collection of the world's best steak cuts and Japanese Wagyu cooked tableside on a hot rock. Perched above the dynamic streets of the West Hollywood Design District on the corner of Melrose and San Vicente, the retractable rooftop haven offers a lively atmosphere, excellent service, and a unique, open-air dining room with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.

8. Fia

4.6

Exceptional(2530)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Monica

Booked 28 times today

Hidden inside a lush, secret garden in the coastal enclave of Santa Monica, Fia is the first collaboration between hospitality trailblazer Michael Greco and celebrated Chef Brendan Collins. A venue designed by acclaimed designer Matt Winter ~ Fia is an urban oasis, where Greco's service mantra is rooted in a dedication to hospitality... Service, Service, Service. Collins' craveable menu delivers on flavor & execution, highlighting the freshest seasonal ingredients, inspired by California & Italian Coastal Cuisine, that will satisfy all. Add to the equation, carefully crafted cocktails, and old & new world wine list. Maximum reservable table size is for eight persons, see Fia website for event/catering inquiries. Weekend Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas (2 hour time limit per booking)We do not allow dogs (excepting certified service animals)We allow one special bottle for a $45 corkage as long as we do not carry that same bottle in our award winning wine cellar.

A photo of Boxwood at The London restaurant

9. Boxwood at The London

4.6

Exceptional(1564)

££££Price: Expensive

• Californian • West Hollywood

Booked 1 time today

Boxwood at The London West Hollywood presents innovative, seasonal menus created by Executive Chef Anthony Keene. Reservations are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.We are currently open to the public and hotel guests.

10. Ospi Brentwood

4.5

Awesome(367)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brentwood

Booked 40 times today

It's time to party at Ospi. Chef Jackson Kalb wants to bring the vibe of a dinner party seven nights (and days) a week from the beloved Venice concept to Brentwood. Alongside our renowned, painstakingly handmade pasta, we now offer our signature pizza romana tonda, endless cheese pulls, and, just for Brentwood, a spritz cart during weekend brunch.

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Andrew
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall really good experience. Servers were attentive and did not need to wait long for grill changes. Food quality was top notch. Pork jowl with yuzu is a must try 👌. Lychee sorbet ice cream is also 🔥
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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining Los Angeles/SawtellePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• West Los Angeles
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4.9
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Amy
Los Angeles •92 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Without doubt, one of LA’s, if not California’s best places to dine. The menu is consistently inventive and delicious, and the staff always makes you feel like you are “coming home,”. Brunch was so marvelous yesterday that we are going back for an encore today!
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AOC - 3rd StreetPrice: Moderate• Californian• Beverly / Fairfax / La Brea / Third St.
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4.7
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Germyna
Los Angeles •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hostess was very nice, food good. My steak was okay, the eggs good. Hamburger good.
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LunettaPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Monica
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4.7
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Jasmine
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was PHENOMENAL. I genuinely have never had a better dinning experience he was truly such an amazing server. The food was good and the ambiance was 10/10
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LAVO Los AngelesPrice: Expensive• Italian• West Hollywood
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4.6
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Nakul
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Jordan is an excellent server. The front desk team is lovely. Order your vegetables! So good!!
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GjelinaPrice: Expensive• American• Venice
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4.7