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Enjoying Top Chef's Nyesha Arrington's take on Progressive Californian cuisine on Leona's patio, steps from the Venice pier, is the perfect way to start any weekend day.
One of our absolute favorite places to eat and enjoy the patio. The food is simple but perfectly cooked and the back patio secluded but sunny, brick-covered, and fabulous.
Bottomless mimosas, on an expansive patio near Third-Street promanade lends easily to finishing off your brunch with a bit of shopping.
In the heart of Main Street Santa Monica, Areal has one of the largest patios for brunching in LA. Perfect for birthday parties or last minute brunches where a patio is a must.
The patio at Sunny Spot was basically made to be Instagrammed. This patio has a hip, Caribbean feel, but make reservations because it fills up fast.
We are incredibly grateful for Cafe Gratitude! Their vegan/vegetarian brunch fare is clean, fresh and delicious. Both locations (their sister is on Larchmont) have patios, a feel good vibe and amazing gluten free pancakes!
Roi Choy's barn-like pancake refuge boasts a charming patio. You'll be shielded from Washington Boulevard's traffic with greenery and a funky brunch soundtrack.
One of our go-to brunch spots, Oscar's has a neighborhood feel where you can sip on a craft beer while chowing down on some Mexican-inspired brunch fare.
Chef Jason Neroni (of Catch & Release in Marina Del Rey) brings back the iconic Venice restaurant serving a menu highlighting Southern Californian cuisine. Expect long-lines, Venice hipsters, and delicious cocktails.
Hatchet Hall is a wood fire cookery with an emphasis on ingredients and old American techniques. It's patio has a New Orleans-y, garden party, vibe to enjoy some good ol' fashioned comfort food.
Somehow the light is always just right at Zinque Cafe in Venice. Grab a spot on their pretty patio (which typically is not too crowded), browse their extensive wine list, and savor one of their famous breakfast bowls. It never disappoints.
In the mood for some Southern-inspired California cuisine? Head to Willie Jane's (which is right of Abbott Kinney) back patio for some grits and bloodies.
Much like their West Hollywood location, The Little Door in Santa Monica has one of the most romantic, cozy patios around. Got lost in the ambiance while sipping mimosas and snacking on French cuisine.
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We LOVE a place that uses local organic sources and Cooks County lists them right on the menu!
Okay it's Culvery City and not actually Paris but it does have that patio sidewalk charm along with delicious food (lobster crepes!). We love their $17 bottomless champagne, bellinis or kir royals. $18 gets you bottomless mimosas.
This place really does have it all! Explore this house-turned-restaurant, while sampling innovative Vietnamese cuisine on a patio overlooking bustling Third Street.
One of the nicest patios in Beverly Hills! Enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch here, 10am -2pm and if you happen to have a furry friend (dog...) bring him or her with.
BLD has some outside seating (albiet not a huge area). It's enough room to soak up our SoCal sun and even bring along your favorite pup to share your brunch snacks.
Patio. Saturday brunch. Brunch with a view. Enjoy the people watching, the amazing cocktails and the incredible French food in the heart of Beverly Hills.
Suzanne Goin is preparing you market-fresh brunch fare at this favorite brunch spot. The enclosed patio is reminiscent of a beautiful Italian Villa.
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What would you do with an old hardware store? Make it into one of the best brunch spots in town, duh! Their patio feels like you're in someone's bungalow backyard garden, complete with mismatched chairs and tables (very industrial-vintage chic).
This place is such a dream! Everything from the aesthetics to the food just makes us swoon. Sun illuminates the rustic secret gardenish space and, of course, the patio is our favorite spot. Try one of their handcrafted cocktails.
This is a great spot to walk your best four-legged friend to brunch. Enjoy their crunchy french toast and vegetarian/vegan options. We love that it's open early. 8am - 4pm. (7 days a week!)
Find your way over to this 24 hours cute diner/cafe and enjoy the $10 endless mimosas or bloody marys, or switch them up!
This French Bistro is charmingly hip. We absolutely love that we get to choose from three different bottomless libations; mimosas, kir royales and bellinis!
This fun and relaxed spot is great for those of us who want to be sure our eggs are cage free. With a ton of gluten free options we're overjoyed by the amount of deliciousness in each bite. Did I mention they have bottomless? Sip on $13 bubbly/mimosas!
We LOVE this craftsman turned quaint restaurant. Brunch is yummy, the service is beyond friendly and the drinks don't dissapoint...$16.95 endless mimosas or for an extra $2 make it a bloody mary.
Goldie's boasts locally sourced fresh ingredients along with award winning cocktails! Sip on one of these thirst quenching drinks (or bottomless Mimosas - fresh squeezed OJ! $17) while relaxing on the patio.
$8 endless champagne brunch 7 days a week!? Perfect for those random weekdays you have off or are hosting someone in town.
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Little Sister
Little Sister DTLA features East-meets-West inspired dishes served in a relaxed social environment that feels more residential than restaurant, as if you"re being invited into the Chef Tin's home.
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Our favorite view of downtown Los Angeles! The patio (fifteen stories high) offers two outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, lounge and table seating, live music and a hipster chic vibe.
Chef Neal Fraser’s modern American cuisine is refined yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of his native city – Los Angeles
According to LA Mag, "Chef Centeno's takes on migas and green enchiladas are a testament to how deft he is at elevating comfort food to culinary creativity."
We like that it is a place for foodies and hipsters alike. A trendy food critic favorite, it is a must-try downtown LA scene. .
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Brunch with a view! Go for a hike in nearby Griffith Park, or just watch other hikers and stuff your face with this amazing brunch. This place is beyond trendy and always packed. The garden patio has been called "one of the best patios in LA" and we agree!
And it's great for early risers...
A favorite hot spot that endures the years. Los Feliz is home to this celebrity favorite, and we can't get enough! This patio is one of the most high profile patios in LA. $15 gets you a bottle of prosecco and if you feel like throwing a mixer in there it's $5 for a carafe of freshly squeezed OJ. YUM!
Have we mentioned how much we LOVE this place? Live music, multi-level patio, lush vegetation and good food? Too good to be true. Pop the cork and enjoy bottomless mimosas for $15.99 (w/ entree purchase).
This place is a bottomless delight! And we aboslutely love a patio that we can bring our furry friends to. Come check out the uber industrial-chic "community pub" for seriously fun brunch. $14 gets you SIX bottomless champagne cocktails to choose from!
Join us at this historic city landmark for a glass of bubbly. What once was Firestation 56 is now a fun and lively restaurant serving up a really good Sunday brunch. The patio is by far the best seat in the house! While it's not "bottomless" the $20 bottles of champ. or carafes of mimosas are a pretty decent deal. Sun. 11am - 3pm.
Saturday, Patio, Dog- Friendly, Bottomless, Described as "fashionably disheveld" this place is for the livlier crowd and we love it. But who wouldn't with $5 endless mimosas!? Come hang out under the big red umbrellas on the patio. Sat. & Sun. 10am- 3pm.
Hurry to this South American with a touch of Italian brunch spot! The place is beautiful, complete with mosaics and bright decor. Enjoy the fresh air on the patio along with the $12 free-flowing mimosas. Sat. & Sun. 10 am - 2pm.
This is a fun bar atmosphere to watch the games with Fido and enjoy endless mimosas and bloody marys.
One of the best views in Marina Del Rey, located right on the marina. A little fancier than other brunch spots, we recommend opting for the three course prix fixe of $35 which includes bottomless mimosas.
This huge brunch buffet has everything you could ever want (including seafood) so you don’t have to decide on just ONE menu item. We also love the great view of the Marina. Sun: 9am - 3pm; Sat: 10am - 3pm. Saturday, Adult $32.95, Children $16.50; Sunday, Adult $36.95, Children $18.50.