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Dining Al Fresco in LA
Gjelina is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

1. Gjelina

9.2
1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd (at Millwood Ave), Venice, CA
New American Restaurant · 618 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Having breakfast on the patio next to the fire pit is cozy. Get the Moroccan baked eggs​ with ​merguez sausage, chili, tomato sauce, cilantro​,​ and spiced yogurt."- Makani Gerardi Read more.

Tar & Roses is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

2. Tar & Roses

8.9
602 Santa Monica Blvd (at 6th St.), Santa Monica, CA
American Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "The bone marrow—served with a ​r​ed ​o​nion marmalade and grilled sourdough—is richer than butter. Paired with a glass of Zinfandel​, it's perfection!​"- Makani Gerardi Read more.

Barrel & Ashes is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

3. Barrel & Ashes

11801 Ventura Blvd (Carpenter), Studio City, CA
BBQ Joint · 33 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "The hoe cake is one of the most decadent things you can eat. It has so much butter... It is so wrong, yet so right at the same time!"- Genevieve Gergis Read more.

Rustic Canyon is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

4. Rustic Canyon

8.2
1119 Wilshire Blvd (at 11th Ct.), Santa Monica, CA
Wine Bar · Wilshire-Montana · 86 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Everyone has a beet salad and this is one of the best we have ever had. It is earthy, but not too earthy. It's so well balanced. Jeremy is a master with vegetables!"- Genevieve Gergis Read more.

Bäco Mercat is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

5. Bäco Mercat

408 S Main St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Downtown Los Angeles · 146 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Folded inside chef Josef Centeno's delightfully soft and slightly chewy flat bread, the fava fritter (think falafel) is crispy on the outside and soft and moist within."- Nathan Lyon Read more.

Leo's Taco Truck is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

6. Leo's Taco Truck

9.1
1515 S La Brea Ave (at Venice Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Food Truck · 81 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "Made with carved-to-order meat from the spit with a chunk of pineapple on top, the al pastor tacos have juicy meat, a great selection of toppings and awesome salsa. It's taco perfection."- Sven Mede Read more.

Café Orleans is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

7. Café Orleans

8.0
1313 S Harbor Blvd (at Disneyland Park), Anaheim, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · The Anaheim Resort · 124 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "The monte cristo sandwich is the biggest culprit in my battle with weight gain, and no one makes it better than Café Orleans in Disneyland. I know what you're saying, but trust me."- Eric Greenspan Read more.

Cook's Tortas is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

8. Cook's Tortas

8.4
1944 S Atlantic Blvd (at Brightwood St.), Monterey Park, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "You can't find a sandwich like the bacalao torta elsewhere in the city. It has Spanish-style cod, roasted red peppers, garlic, and olives."- Christian Page Read more.

Neptune's Net is one of Dining Al Fresco in LA.

9. Neptune's Net

8.7
42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Chefs FeedChefs Feed: "I grew up in Los Angeles, so I know this one well. I love to drive up the coast when I have some time, and I always stop here for the fried shrimp basket." - Josie Le Balch Read more.