Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Downtown LA (90013)
5 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Manuela
8.7
Inside Hauser & Wirth, Manuela pairs farm-driven Southern-leaning American cooking with an airy, plant-filled gallery setting. Seasonal produce and live-fire touches keep the menu bright and textured, while brunch remains a neighborhood ritual. It’s an Arts District staple that balances craft with comfort.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cream biscuits, Wood-grilled vegetables, Rotating market-driven mains
What makes it special: Farm-to-table American cooking in a gallery-garden setting.
#2
Bavel
8.6
A Middle Eastern feast house built for sharing, with dramatic arches and a warm, spice-perfumed dining room. Plates land in waves—smoky spreads, fire-kissed meats, and bright, herb-forward salads—so the meal feels like a slow reveal. It’s romantic in a celebratory way: dim lights, big flavors, and constant table buzz.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb neck shawarma, Duck hummus, Malawach with Yemenite dips
What makes it special: A share-plate Middle Eastern menu that’s both adventurous and crowd-pleasing.
#3
Perch LA
8.6
A French-inspired rooftop bistro that pairs skyline drama with approachable brasserie staples. The kitchen leans classic—steak frites, mussels, roast chicken—executed reliably at high volume, while the real draw is the terrace energy and panoramic DTLA views. Come for golden-hour cocktails and stay for a lively, view-forward dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Moules frites, Duck confit
What makes it special: Rooftop French bistro dining with one of DTLA’s best views.
8.1
Malbec’s Arts District outpost is an Argentinean steakhouse where wood-fired ribeye, skirt steak, and tomahawk cuts anchor a refined but relaxed dining room. The menu leans steak-forward with South American wines, making it a go-to for date nights and small groups who want serious beef without white-tablecloth stiffness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bife de Chorizo 16oz New York Steak, Ojo de Bife Ribeye, Asado de Tira Short Ribs
What makes it special: Argentinean, grill-focused steakhouse from a long-running Pasadena-born concept.
8.0
Inside Grand Central Market, Olio turns out wood-fired, personal-size pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts to eat at the counter or carry through the hall. It’s a reliable choice when you want a proper Neapolitan-leaning pie in the middle of downtown’s busiest food hub.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Wild mushroom and truffle pizza, Margherita Plus with burrata
What makes it special: Long-running wood-fired stall bringing serious pizza craft to Grand Central Market.