Best Outdoor Dining Oasis American Restaurants in Los Feliz
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
All Time
Seasonal, farmers market-driven menu with a rustic backyard dining feel
Notable Picks
#1
All Time
8.4
This perpetually packed Los Feliz spot serves peak-season vegetable-forward dishes on a charming patio that feels like a backyard potluck hosted by your coolest friend. The handwritten menu changes frequently but always showcases effortless California cooking, from the famous burrata-topped focaccia to dry-aged ribeye for two.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia with Burrata, Good Ass Salad, Dry-Aged Ribeye for Two
What Makes it Special: Seasonal, farmers market-driven menu with a rustic backyard dining feel
Worthy Picks
7.9
Since 2004, this cottage-style café housed in two historic bungalows has served updated American classics in a garden patio setting. The all-day menu spans from hearty breakfast items to wood-fired dinner entrées, complemented by in-house chocolate and a full bar next door at Big Bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Alcove Benedict, Short Rib Sandwich, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
What Makes it Special: Historic bungalows with enchanting garden patio near Griffith Park
7.9
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Regional American gastropub in Cecil B. DeMille's former Brown Derby building with summer camp-themed industrial design. The kitchen emphasizes organic seasonal ingredients in comfort classics like white cheddar mac and cheese, BBQ ribs, and the signature Mess Burger. The spacious patio with fire pits and impressive bourbon collection create a casual yet professional lunch atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mess Burger, Mac and Cheese, Baby Back Ribs
What Makes it Special: Historic building housing Brown Derby since 1940 with bourbon focus
7.9
A 28-year Los Feliz fixture built inside a converted craftsman house, where the draw is a sprawling garden patio with koi ponds, twinkling lights, and a treehouse — a setting that elevates straightforward comfort-food brunch beyond what the menu alone delivers. The kitchen lands solidly on egg-forward plates like huevos benedictos on corn sopes and challah french toast, though some sides and dinner items show less polish. Weekend brunch is walk-in only and fills by 9:30am, so this works best as an early-arrival group outing where the courtyard atmosphere does most of the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and Waffles, Chilaquiles, Pot Pie
What Makes it Special: A sprawling garden patio with fountains and a treehouse tucked into a Los Feliz craftsman, making it one of LA's most memorable brunch settings.