LA’s Top 5 Spots for Outdoor Summer Dining & Cocktails

Summer is here and so is the heat, well at least this week and that means outdoor dinners, happy hours and fun with friends.

Here are my Top 5 Spots to enjoy the summer sun or a warm outdoor evening…

Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel If you are feeling fancy, this is the place.  Great food, overpriced drinks, incredibly accommodating staff and a beautiful inviting patio.  Truly one of a kind in LA.

The Eveleigh Pronounced “everleigh”, a well hidden Sunset Blvd retreat.  Playing cool music, great food and a fun specialty drink menu, this place is a great option for early evening drinks, dinner, or weekend brunches.

The Wilshire A favorite among Westsiders.  The expansive split-level courtyard is consistently considered as one of the top 10 outdoor dining spots in America.  Large trees, outdoor fireplaces, water features…romantic, cool and all around great spot.

Geoffrey’s Malibu If you don’t mind the drive up the coast, this place is a gem.  Located on PCH overlooking the ocean, what more could you ask for?  Beach sophistication for drinks, dinner or weekend brunch.

Chateau Marmont Definitely one of the prettiest garden patios in LA.  A longstanding top destination for outdoor dining & drinking, day or night.  This place makes you feel completely removed from the city stresses, just north of the Sunset strip.

Bon Appetit & Cheers!