One of the true perks of spending time in Los Angeles is the weather. While the intense car culture of this megalopolis might deter the average visitor from dining alfresco, don’t be fooled. There’s some glorious outdoor dining waiting to be discovered by the adventurous. Here are a few of the Squire’s favorites to feel the sun on your shoulders as you dive into your favorite dishes.
Pearl’s Rooftop
Get lost amid the walls of ivy that surround your patio table at Pearl’s Rooftop. Known for its unique décor and a menu of decadent cocktails and delicious food, Pearl’s Rooftop’s double decker lounge (also known as the “secret garden”) feels right out of the Prohibition Era. Sink your teeth into Pearl’s Famous Crispy Chicken or their aromatic flatbreads or try one of their weekly specials. With sweeping views of the iconic Sunset Strip, this outdoor dining experience is a tiny window onto LA’s trendy restaurant scene.
Pearl’s Liquor Bar
8909 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood
310-360-6800
www.pearlsliquorbar.com
Maia
A little further down the strip, sit beneath the twinkling lights at Maia. The open air atmosphere is the perfect spot for impromptu patio parties with friends. Feast on innovative California fusion cuisine while sipping divine cocktails. An eclectic menu offers everything from ceviche and sashimi to jasmine fried rice and braised short ribs. Maia’s cocktail menu is just as diverse. All of their craft cocktails are mixed with house-made sodas and syrups and you won’t want to miss out on their specialty Sangria Kits. And when the weather cools the lavish upstairs lounge overlooking the Hollywood skyline is complete with fire pits to keep you toasty warm. Maia deftly reveals a little bit of LA’s magic.
Maia
8768 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood
310-360-0366
The Churchill
In nearby Beverly Grove, which borders Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, discover this local favorite located in The Orlando Hotel. Cozy up on the patio while you immerse yourself in the rustic décor and atmosphere of The Churchill. Enjoy a stylish take on seasonal American cuisine featuring local, sustainable products for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks. Try their wood-fired pizzas or striped sea bass. Browse the signature cocktail menu for quirky drinks like the “The Brandy Warhol” and the “Punch You in the Eye.” Seated under the romantic lights with a cocktail in hand – you can’t get much more LA than this!
The Churchill
8384 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, Ca.
323-655-8384