Get Out & Go!
Summer is here! In Los Angeles, patio season is practically year-round, but there’s something about this time of year that makes dining outdoors an event on its own. Read on for some of our favorite patios and take-out spots to make the most of the season, from the hills to the South Bay.
Tiki Kai & Hermosa Beach
Located at Hermosa Beach’s Pier Plaza, this upscale spot is a full-service tiki bar and restaurant designed for locals and tiki connoisseurs alike. Build your own Pupu Platter, featuring your choice of tiki classics like Crab Rangoons, Firecracker Shrimp, Crispy Rice, and Island Wings, paired with their classic craft cocktails that pay homage to classic recipes like the O.G. 44 Mai Tai and small-batch producers. This is your first stop on the Pier, before a short walk to the beach to soak up the sun!.
Tiki Kai’s outdoor patio on the Hermosa Beach Pier
Descanso & LACMA
Serving up the flavors of Michoacán, Mexico, on a spacious outdoor patio on Wilshire Blvd., it’s an ideal spot for soaking up the city and sunshine. Known for its handcrafted margaritas and regional dishes, with crowd-pleasing favorites like tacos de birria, carnitas skillets, and pulpo zarandeado, perfect for sharing al fresco! Stop by for brunch on the weekends, or happy hour specials during the week, before heading over to the LA County Museum of Art to enjoy their new wing and riding the Metro D Line home.
Descanso, located on the iconic Wilshire Blvd.
Chado Tea Room & Huntington Gardens
With over 30 years of history and serving more than 300 varieties of teas sourced from around the world, Chado Tea was founded with a vision to bring the elegance of afternoon tea to Los Angeles. Complete your day with a visit to the nearby Huntington Botanical Gardens; enjoying the tea room and a scenic walk together is a perfect, sophisticated pair.
A variety of sweet and savory dining, to-go from Chado Tea Room
Hollywood Distillery & Hollywood Forever
Offering guided tastings, behind-the-scenes distillery tours, and events, Hollywood Distillery marks a historic first for the neighborhood. With a focus on organic, locally sourced ingredients, Hollywood Distillery will pay tribute to Hollywood’s rich cultural history and celebrate its creativity. Just across the street, that same spirit continues at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, where a lineup of concerts, comedy, and films enjoyed under the night sky brings the community together after hours.
A look at Hollywood Distillery’s collection
Sushi Roku | Santa Monica & Manhattan Beach, CA
An innovator in upscale sushi for over 25 years, Sushi Roku is a pioneer of sushi, transforming diverse, non-traditional ingredients for a casual lunch or golden-hour dinner. Outdoor patios or to-go boxes are perfect to pick up from either the Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach locations, just minutes from the ocean, where you can savor signature sushi rolls while taking in the ocean breeze.
Sushi Roku’s signature sushi boxes to enjoy on the go.