Summer is officially here and with the warmer weather people will want to head outdoors for all sorts of activities, including dining. Thanks to our sunny days there are plenty of restaurants that offer patio dining, which can range from rooftop lounges to beachside spots and hidden gems.
So with that in mind, here are 15 places in Los Angeles County to dine al fresco.
Ballast Point Long Beach
110 Marina Drive, Long Beach; 562-296-4470, ballastpoint.com
Located at the tail end of Marina Drive, overlooking Alamitos Bay Marina, this active patio offers fire pits, views of boats sailing by plus more than 60 beers on tap.
Bar Bohemian at Citizen’s Public Market
9355 Culver Blvd., Culver City; barboho.com
Located on the roof of this trendy food court, the patio is part of Bar Bohemian, a craft cocktail bar located on the second floor. But it’s open to anyone who buys food at any of the vendors in the market and just walks upstairs to eat. The patio is lined with plants and tables sit on a wood floor under string lights. In the daytime it’s a more chill destination while at night there’s more of a party atmosphere that often includes a DJ.
Bardot
206 W Bonita Ave, Claremont; 909-621-2255, bardotrestaurant.com.
Claremont’s Bardot offers guests patio seating that can be warmed with heaters or enjoyed with the incoming breeze. Al fresco dining is best paired with brunch on the weekends and daily refreshing cocktails like the Strawberry Gimlet Thyme and dinner time’s Colorado Lamb Chops.
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The Belvedere Lounge
123 S Lincoln Ave 2nd Floor, Monterey Park; 626-888-7907, thebelvederelounge.com.
The Belvedere Lounge invites guests to try dishes inspired by the best Asian, Mexican, American, Italian and Indian cuisines. Located on the second floor, the restaurant boasts rooftop seating with a horizontal central fire pit where guests can sip cocktails, enjoy shareable appetizers and take in the view of…
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