10 Best Rooftop Restaurants Near Hollywood, Los Angeles

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Deanna
Deanna 
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Hollywood, Los Angeles, is the holy grail for those who can name the title of a blockbuster movie with just a few lines of dialogue. If you are a huge fan of the movies, a celebrity home or studio tour in the vicinity of the famed Hollywood sign is a good way to spend a day in L.A. After having your fill, make time for a walk along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Remember to stop by the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue and Universal Studios Hollywood in the San Fernando Valley. If you have a few minutes to spare, pay a visit to the La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, along Wilshire Blvd. When you’ve ticked off the list of tourist stops, give yourself a pat on the back and gear up for a foodie adventure in America’s entertainment capital. It’s imperative that you find time to dine out in LA. Scroll down to check out our all-star list of the best rooftop restaurants near Hollywood, Los Angeles.

1. Ivory on Sunset


The patio seating at Ivory on Sunset will make you hum show tunes, especially if you manage to secure a table for dinnertime. They have a splendid assortment of bar stools, couches, and comfy chairs. The view from the patio is in a league of its own. Even the main dining room allows for glimpses of city lights and distant mountains.

Ivory on Sunset is where you dine to experience Italian-inspired cuisine in a classic Tinseltown neighborhood. However, you must secure a reservation to get the best seats in the house because they are highly coveted. Ivory on Sunset is located in the newly renovated Mondrian Los Angeles on Sunset Boulevard.

Ivory on Sunset

Address: 8440 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States

Website: Ivory on Sunset

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 7am - 3pm & 5pm - 9:45pm; Fri: 7am - 3pm & 5pm - 10:45pm; Sat: 7am - 2:45pm & 5pm - 10:45pm; Sun: 11am - 2:45pm & 5pm - 9:45pm

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2. E.P. & L.P.

Posted by E.P & L.P on Thursday, 13 February 2020

A self-declared Asian eating and drinking house has become a Melrose hotspot, where fusion and vegetarian dishes are served with a side of the Hollywood Hills. Don’t be fazed by the menu because it’s designed to help you navigate from E.P (the restaurant below) to L.P. (the roof deck above). Start with the ceviche and steak and move on to less familiar and more exciting territory.

If you’re not checking out the decor, your eyes will be feasting on the view. Celebrity sightings are typical in a place like E.P. & L.P, which, despite being just five years old, has already established itself as a luminous West Hollywood destination.

E.P. & L.P.

Address: 603 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Website: E.P. & L.P.

Opening hours: E.P. Sun - Thu: 6pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 6pm - 10.30pm; Sun: 11am - 3pm (brunch) / L.P. Mon - Fri: 5pm - 2am; Sat - Sun: 12pm - 2am

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3. Catch LA

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Posted by Catch LA on Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Catch LA is a member of a family that’s spread out around the world, in locations such as Dubai, Mexico, Las Vegas, and New York. It is a seafood haven, perched above downtown Los Angeles. Jamie Foxx (“Ray”), Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”), and Paul Rudd (“Ant-Man”) are some of the Hollywood celebrities who have graced the restaurant with their presence.

The open-air dining area and retractable roof add to the fresh and dynamic atmosphere here, where lobster, Wagyu beef, and sashimi serve as centerpieces on the dining table. The atmosphere is inviting, but it can be even more personal if you make special arrangements for your party. The chef can make you an off-menu dish that will be the envy of your friends back home.

Catch LA

Address: 8715 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood CA 90069

Website: Catch LA

Opening hours: Dinner: 5pm - 2am (daily) / Brunch: Sat - Sun: 11am - 3pm

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4. Boxwood On The Roof


Boxwood On The Roof is proud of its new cocktail selection and menu. Even the alfresco dining area has been improved. Boxwood on the Roof is the rooftop restaurant of the London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. To encourage mingling amongst patrons, the restaurant has a tabletop game night (Fridays). To add layers to the dining experience, their Sunday brunch is embellished with live jazz music.

The kitchen staff promise a gastronomic adventure and the servers are skilled in keeping you relaxed and comfortable in a sophisticated setting. Lastly, the view of Hollywood is sensational here, especially when you sit under the stars.

Boxwood On The Roof

Address: 1020 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Website: Boxwood On The Roof

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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5. Mama Los Angeles

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Mama Shelter is a boutique hotel with thriving branches in seven countries. They offer thoughtfully decorated quirky rooms fit for a celebrity. Mama Los Angeles has a rooftop bar, from which downtown L.A. is laid out bare. Dare to look beyond and the Hollywood sign glitters in the distance.

When you want to experience homemade California cooking, how does their free-range organic fried chicken and Mama’s Classic Le Royale Burger sound? The menu has a selection for vegans, as well, and their guacamole and coleslaw sound promising. Mama’s rooftop service is open for lunch, dinner, and after-dinner cocktails.

Mama Los Angeles

Address: 6500 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Website: Mama Los Angeles

Opening hours: Lunch: Thu - Sun: 11am - 5pm (closed for lunch on Mon - Wed); Dinner: Mon - Thu: 5.30pm - 10.30pm; Wed - Sun: 5pm - 10.30pm; Bar: Mon - Thu: 12pm - 1am; Fri: 11am - 2am; Sat: 11am - 2am; Sun: 11am - 1am

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6. The Tower Bar and Restaurant

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Posted by Sunset Tower Hotel on Wednesday, 21 August 2019

The Tower Bar and Restaurant in the Sunset Tower Hotel is in the Michelin Guide. Call to make a reservation and ask about the dress code. It’s a casual dining affair with early Hollywood emanating from the walls. Experience the “Terrace”, which offers a dining experience centered around the alfresco area and new bar.

The LA skyline is always badass on a clear night and the Terrace provides a great vantage point from where you can ponder upon the flickering bright lights of a spirited city. In the daytime, sit back and lounge in comfort with a cool drink in your hand. Pencil in the Tower Bar and Restaurant for an elevated experience in Hollywood.

The Tower Bar and Restaurant

Address: 8358 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 90028

Website: The Tower Bar and Restaurant

Opening hours: Breakfast: 6.30am - 11am (daily); Brunch: Sat - Sun: 11am - 3pm; Lunch: Mon - Fri: 11.30am - 3pm; Dinner: Mon - Thu: 6pm - 10.45pm; Fri - Sat: 6pm - 11pm; Sun: 6pm - 10.45pm

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7. Perch LA

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


Perch LA is an upscale bohemian enclave on the 15th floor of the Pershing Square Building. The moment you step in you are transported to an ornate French bistro. You’ll enjoy modern interpretations of classic French dishes, but you will always be reminded that you still in the City of Angels.

The prospect is stunning in every direction. The high ceilings and ornate furniture are undeniably Old World. As soon as you go out onto the landscaped patio, the city lights will bring it home for you that you are in the Golden State – California! Perch LA has a formidable cocktail and wine list, which you’ll enjoy best with carefully crafted culinary treats made with quality seasonal ingredients.

Perch LA

Address: Pershing Square Downtown LA, 448 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles CA 90013

Website: Perch LA

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 4pm - 1am; Thu - Fri: 4pm - 2am; Sat: 10am - 2am; Sun: 10am - 1am; Weekend brunch: 10am - 4pm; Weekend aperitif hour: 4pm - 6 pm; Nightly dinner service: 5pm - 11pm

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8. Upstairs at Ace Hotel

It’s official. We’re now taking large party reservations Upstairs. Email us at upstairsmanagers@acehotel.com for information & reservations.

Posted by Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Upstairs is conveniently located right by the rooftop pool of the Ace Hotel on Broadway in Los Angeles. Their spirits menu is more than satisfactory and the cocktails they’ve concocted should keep your entire party occupied until the wee hours. It’s a no-nonsense bar that knows how to keep people happy with their drinks.

Upstairs keeps your thirst at bay and won’t let you go hungry either. They have a decent lineup of tasty bar bites for your grumbling stomach. Know that you can make a reservation for a party of 10 or more without too much fuss. Send an e-mail to the manger and you’re good to go.

Upstairs at Ace Hotel

Address: 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Website: Upstairs

Opening hours: 11am - 2am (daily)

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9. The Roof on Wilshire

It’s a beautiful day for a margarita! Join us up on The Roof and let’s have some fun | #itsbetteruphere #cincodemayo

Posted by The Roof on Wilshire on Saturday, 5 May 2018

The Hotel Wilshire is a Boutique Kimpton Hotel and proud of its rooftop dining and bar area. The Roof on Wilshire proposes to make you a non-routine breakfast, with egg dishes you’ve never seen before. For lunch, you can take huge bites of the Wilshire Burger or just settle for a classic fresh salad. Dinner is another matter altogether. The “Night Menu” lets you choose from dishes that you can hold with your hand and to orders that come in small plates to items served in bowls.

Cocktails and beer usually flow at night, when the lights along the Miracle Mile are lit. When the sun is high up in the sky, it’s a great place to unwind after an absorbing day of touring Hollywood.

The Roof on Wilshire

Address: 6317 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Website: The Roof on Wilshire

Opening hours: Day menu: Mon- Fri: 11am - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 9am - 4pm: Night menu: Sun - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 12am

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10. Rooftop Club at Petit Ermitage

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Posted by Petit Ermitage on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Petite Ermitage invites you to “Get high in the hills”. You only have to show up at this exclusive and ritzy rooftop club and they will take care of the rest. It will be difficult to resist the call of the heated saltwater pool, but if you’re not dressed for a dip, it’s customary to be seated in the “Garden” and listen to the birdsong. And that’s not a metaphor! The Rooftop Club’s bird and butterfly sanctuary is highly regarded by the National Wildlife Federation.

Hotel guests can also enjoy daily free yoga on the roof and Monday evening film screenings with buckets of popcorn. If you’re only booked for dinner, it would be prudent to think ahead to decide whether you’re going to try something with some Egyptian flair or consider the chef’s take on Japanese or Italian standards.

Rooftop Club at Petit Ermitage

Address: 8822 Cynthia St, West Hollywood, CA 90069,

Website: Rooftop Club

Opening hours: Breakfast: 7am - 12pm (daily); Lunch & dinner: 12pm - closing

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Dine out in LA

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Hollywood, Los Angeles is the place to be. When you get there, elevate your experience by dining out and dining up with one of these top rooftop bars!

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