Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Los Angeles

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in Los Angeles? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Back on the Beach

4.9

4.9 (195)

$30 and under

American

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Back on the Beach Café is situated along a wide, sandy white beach that offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean waves, the pier, the mountain range and of course, Catalina Island. There is both indoor and outdoor seating which allows you to enjoy the sea-salt air and sandy toes while you dine.

The café takes reservations for 2-12 guest. Reservations are available one month in advance. To accommodate our reservations in a timely and orderly manner, the café has carefully designed time frames in which to dine. The café designates 25% of the restaurant for reservations, 75% is available for walkup service.

For reservations of 12 or more guest, please contact the restaurant directly. We don't take multiple group reservations. Please note that large group reservations requires a customizable menu. We only seat complete parties.

In consideration of all guest, we kindly remind you that tables are reserved for 1.5 hours.
We take a maximum of two credit cards payment per table.

Top review

Jose

Dined 1 day ago

Will definitely return had a great time the sand on my feet was amazing experience while you eat enjoying my date it was perfection .

BOA Steakhouse - Santa Monica

4.8

4.8 (2311)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Simply put, BOA is unlike any other steakhouse. We reinvented the traditional American steakhouse to fashion a distinctly unique dining experience. That experience is bold, modern and innovative. From the seductively stylish interior to the dry-aged prime steaks, BOA’s vibrant ambiance is as alluring as the cuisine itself.

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Philip

Dined on May 4, 2025

Love this place , but our server kept changing multiple times during the meal Obviously not the end of the world but it was a bit of a strange experience

Carbon Beach Club Restaurant (The Dining Room) @ Malibu Beach Inn

4.8

4.8 (1132)

$50 and over

Californian

Malibu

About the restaurant

Carbon Beach Club sits directly overlooking an expansive stretch of ocean and sand, forming one of the few intimate locations in Malibu where one can enjoy decadent coastal cuisine, as well as magnificent views, whether it be sunrise or sunset.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Mar 6, 2025

The food was amazing! The Service was also amazing too. Can’t wait to go there and try there Breakfast and Lunch menus. We definitely will be back!

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Experience

Golden Happy Hour 3pm-6pm Mon-Fri (BAR ONLY)

The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

4.8

4.8 (2969)

$31 to $50

American

Beverly Hills

About the restaurant

The Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills (2025 Forbes Five Star Hotel & AAA Five Diamond) is the pinnacle social venue featuring panoramic views of Beverly Hills and Hollywood from 12 stories aloft. An impeccably styled garden setting, the Rooftop is among the largest of its kind in Beverly Hills. This one-of-a-kind experience is not to be missed. Enjoy memorable lunches and dinners in an exceptional venue.

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Paulina

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Epic views , food and most of all Service. THANK YOU Adam the manager he was so kind and greeted me with a warm smile . Very professional and friendly. Always top quality service from everyone . Gracias !! Paulina Bravo

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Calabra at Santa Monica Proper

4.8

4.8 (1610)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Santa Monica

About the restaurant

Calabra is an elevated rooftop restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean and California cuisine, prepared in an inspiring setting with the ocean as a backdrop. Whether from the sundeck, circular bar, or indoor lounge, views are best enjoyed with boutique wines, seasonal cocktails, and small-batch spirits. All dishes are thoughtfully crafted with a seed oil-free approach for a dining experience that feels as good as it tastes.

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MichelleVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service were outstanding. Open table needs to change the ranking on affordability. No way this a $$. Hamburger with fries $38 Kettle one martini $29

Cabra - LA

4.8

4.8 (1306)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Cabra Los Angeles is a Peruvian-inspired restaurant by Chef Stephanie Izard and Boka Restaurant Group, located on the top floor of The Hoxton, Downtown LA. Open for Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on the weekends, the lively dining experience is anchored by shareable plates bold in flavor and bright in taste, with sweeping views of Los Angeles.

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KermitVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great place! Intimate and chill. Would definitely keep coming back.

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Popular dish

Wood-Fired Skirt Steak

Popular dish

Chicken Thigh Skewers

Popular dish

Salmon Skewers

Campsite Brewing Company

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

Brewery

Covina

About the restaurant

Campsite Brewing Company is a gathering place for everyone who loves craft beer as much as they love the great outdoors. Enjoy handcrafted fresh beer and camping inspired gastropub foods around an outdoor campfire or in our renovated 100-year-old citrus packing house.

AS COMFORTABLE AS YOUR FAVORITE CAMPGROUND.

With 24 brews on tap, plenty of house-made non-alcoholic options, and a full menu of next-level camping cuisine, we’ve got something to keep every camper happy.

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Ashley

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great, drinks were great. Service could have been better. I had to ask for water several times before getting up and getting it myself.

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Experience

Campsite Brewing Co. Mile 2 Anniversary

ONYX

4.7

4.7 (139)

$30 and under

Japanese

Agoura Hills / Westlake Village

About the restaurant

Experience the artistry of Japanese cuisine at ONYX Restaurant, a premier sushi restaurant in Westlake Village known for its fresh ingredients and expertly crafted flavors. Located within Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, this elegant dining destination offers a refined selection of sushi, sashimi, and signature rolls, alongside robata-grilled specialties and traditional Japanese dishes. With a sophisticated ambiance and a curated sake collection, ONYX provides a standout experience for those seeking a top Japanese restaurant in Westlake Village near Thousand Oaks. Whether indulging in an omakase tasting or enjoying handcrafted sushi, guests can expect exceptional quality in a stylish setting.

Top review

LaurieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Enjoyed another excellent dinner at Onyx! Especially enjoyed two of the specials offered (the miso glazed sea bass with delicious seasonal vegetables and the soft-shell crab salad). Other favorite dishes include the grilled kama tacos, the wagyu ramen, the ora king salmon crudo, the gyoza and the perfectly prepared nigiri. While many of the items are delicious, it is always a special dining experience to enjoy the specials (if offered) and the Omakase menu.

Slay Italian Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (727)

$30 and under

Italian

Manhattan Beach

About the restaurant

Owner and Chef David Slay brings a “Rustic” Italian Menu to his beachside restaurant located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Slay Italian emphasizes a rotating menu with seasonally inspired stone fired pizzas, fresh and dried pastas, roasts, and seafood. Slay also offers fresh ingredients, vegetables, and his very own wine from his Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara … Slay Estate & Vineyard.

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TajuanaVIP

Dined on May 4, 2025

If you’re craving authentic Italian with a coastal vibe, Slay Italian is an absolute must. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was inviting—elegant yet relaxed, perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. The service was phenomenal—attentive, warm, and knowledgeable about the menu. Every dish we tried was a standout, but the fresh-made pasta and wood-fired pizza were truly next level. You can taste the quality and care in every bite. Slay Italian is a gem in Manhattan Beach, and we’ll definitely be back for more!

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Experience

Slay Bottomless Mimosa Lunch!

Experience

Mother’s Day Lunch at Slay Italian Kitchen

Grandmaster Recorders

4.7

4.7 (56)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hollywood

About the restaurant

The Grandmaster Restaurant and Rooftop proudly present a modern Italian-Australian offering that delivers a punch. Much like the recording artists who paved the history of Grandmaster Recorders, we believe rules are made to be broken and the best food comes from new interpretations of old traditions.

Reservations:
Grandmaster Restaurant from 5:30pm-close Tuesday through Saturday
Grandmaster Rooftop from 12pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday

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JillVIP

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

The roof top is terrific. Have had dinner twice in the restaurant and the service was excellent both times. The first time the steak was so delicious, the second time, not so much, so a bit inconsistent. Cool surroundings.

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