Take in L.A.’s gorgeous weather at these al fresco go-tos.
1.Alta Adams
At Alta Adams’ sleek outdoor patio, traditional Southern and West African flavors—all with Californian flair—take center stage. Chef Keith Corbin’s soulful creations—fresh salads, perfectly seasoned fried chicken with Fresno hot sauce, and pineapple-coconut upside-down cake—will leave a lasting impression. West Adams, altaadams.com
2.A.O.C.
At night, the low lighting on A.O.C.’s outdoor patio provides the perfect ambiance to unwind. Pair wine by the glass with small plates like bacon-wrapped dates, or indulge in savory mains such as the hanger steak with red wine butter, arugula and crispy shallots. West Hollywood, aocwinebar.com
Enjoy steakhouse favorites done to the nines at Baltaire’s outdoor patio in Brentwood. COURTESY OF BALTAIRE
3.Baltaire
At Baltaire, floor-to-ceiling glass windows give way to an expansive midcentury modern patio with warm wood tones that beg for long, meandering meals. Specializing in high-grade steak and seafood, the restaurant’s must-tries include the Miyazaki A5 strip loin or, if feeling indulgent, the 44-ounce tomahawk ribeye. Brentwood, baltaire.com
4.L’antica Pizzeria Da Michele
Soak in the ambiance at welcoming owner Francesco Zimone’s gorgeous “cortile,” or courtyard, located right in the center of Hollywood. Besides the handmade Neapolitan pizza— the restaurant’s original Naples location, as seen in Eat, Pray, Love, opened in 1930 and hasn’t moved since—standouts include the pillowy gnocco fritto (fried pizza dough stuffed with burrata, prosciutto and arugula) and any of the fresh pasta dishes. Hollywood, damicheleusa.com
5.Manuela
DTLA’s Manuela has debuted a brand-new patio space and dining concept dubbed The Garden at Manuela. PHOTOS: BY SIM CANETTY-CLARKE
Located in DTLA’s historic Globe Mills complex, Manuela’s patio blends in seamlessly with the building’s open courtyard. The recently opened alfresco concept The Garden at Manuela stands apart from the restaurant’s existing outdoor space with a new cocktail bar and seating for 33 guests. The new menu features items such as chili de arbol chicken with white barbecue sauce and bread-andbutter pickles; garlic shrimp with pencil cob grits; and more. DTLA, manuela-la.com
6.République
This restaurant’s airy courtyard feels like it’s set right outside the République metro station in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. On any given day, diners can expect a bevy of freshly baked French pastries and inventive egg dishes for brunch, along with dinner delights including Atlantic sea scallops and duck a l’orange. La Brea, republiquela.com
7.The Rose Venice
The popular West Side eatery has made the best out of the pandemic by transforming its parking lot into an additional outdoor dining space. A Venice hot spot since 1979, The Rose Venice serves an all-day menu of inventive market-driven dishes such as sugar snap pea salad with whipped ricotta, soppressata, blood oranges, hazelnuts, petite greens and radish; and the Tokyo-style pizza with charred bigeye tuna, miso-yam puree, wasabi, ginger oil and scallion. Venice, therosevenice.la
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