Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Los Angeles by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Los Angeles area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of Los Angeles were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Hey, Sunshine Kitchen

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#30. Hey, Sunshine Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3863 Overland Ave. Culver City, California
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

MAD Rebel Health Kitchen

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#29. MAD Rebel Health Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 8516 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Salad, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Happy Tacos

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#28. Happy Tacos

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1508 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Tacos, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Time Out Cuisine

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#27. Time Out Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 8501 Pershing Drive Ste 4 Playa Del Rey, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

TAVA HOUSE

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#26. TAVA HOUSE

- Rating: 4.9/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 1110 South Glendale Ave. Glendale, California
- Categories: Armenian
- Read more on Yelp

Rize kitchen

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#25. Rize kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: South Gate, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Courtside Caffe

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#24. Courtside Caffe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 249 East Amherst Drive Burbank, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Acai Bowls, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Valley Smash Burgers

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#23. Valley Smash Burgers

- Rating: 4.9/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 5206 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Valley Village, California
- Categories: Burgers, Falafel, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Dukes Cafe

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#22. Dukes Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1149 North Gower St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Jumsim

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#21. Jumsim

- Rating: 4.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 South Spring St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

A&V Grill Kitchen

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#20. A&V Grill Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 5162 Van Nuys Blvd. San Fernando Valley, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Armenian, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Carasau Pasta Bar

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#19. Carasau Pasta Bar

- Rating: 4.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Address: 8312 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Benjamin Cuisine

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#18. Benjamin Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 5300 Bakman Ave. North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

Bodega Delights

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#17. Bodega Delights

- Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 5528 Satsuma Ave. Ste K11 North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

BeeWali's Vegan AF

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#16. BeeWali's Vegan AF

- Rating: 4.9/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4862 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Vegan, Diners, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Almaya

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#15. Almaya

- Rating: 5.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2020 Barranca St. Ste C Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Mexican, Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Bark & Char SMASHburger

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#14. Bark & Char SMASHburger

- Rating: 5.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5528 Satsuma Ave. Ste K8 North Hollywood, California
- Categories: Burgers, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Tacos La China

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#13. Tacos La China

- Rating: 5.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 5600 West Washinton Blvd. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

De La Tierra Cafe

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#12. De La Tierra Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 1144 North Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

The Smokey Cow

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#11. The Smokey Cow

- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1453 North Rose St. Burbank, California
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

FUEGOS LA

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#10. FUEGOS LA

- Rating: 5.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 3957 South Western Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Empanadas, Argentine, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp

ecco un poco - Natural Italian Gelato

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#9. ecco un poco - Natural Italian Gelato

- Rating: 5.0/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8318 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

Birrieria Familia Castro

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#8. Birrieria Familia Castro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (283 reviews)
- Address: 6102 Vineland Ave. San Fernando Valley, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Dalian's Cafe

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#7. Dalian's Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 530 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Ulew Coffee & Juice

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#6. Ulew Coffee & Juice

- Rating: 5.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 1300 South Soto St. Unit 9 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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Robby's West Hollywood

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#5. Robby's West Hollywood

- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 7100 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste 150 West Hollywood, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

Nickos Sandwiches

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#4. Nickos Sandwiches

- Rating: 5.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 North Verdugo Road Glendale, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

Smashin Sams

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#3. Smashin Sams

- Rating: 5.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Address: 5950 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Valley Village, California
- Categories: Burgers, Halal, American
- Read more on Yelp

kyucafe

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#2. kyucafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 2100 West Washington Blvd. Ste 1 Los Angeles, California
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Fan Girl Cafe

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#1. Fan Girl Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 8157 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste A West Hollywood, California
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.