6 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downey / Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(5057)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 136 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

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2. North Italia - Cerritos

4.7

Exceptional(126)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cerritos

Booked 57 times today

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Braised Short Rib Lumache that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

3. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(240)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 32 times today

Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California.Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu.Designed by Los Angeles native Matt Winter and named for Manuela Wirth, the restaurant is illuminated and animated by specially commissioned works from artists Paul McCarthy, Mark Bradford and Raymond Pettibon.

4. LA Cha Cha Chá

4.4

Awesome(1364)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Arts District

Booked 17 times today

LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.CONTACT INFORMATION: We currently do not have an active phone line. For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through OpenTable or via email at reservations@chachacha.la.CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $35 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list. - We do not take requests for specific tables- Reservations are weather permitted

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5. Kalaveras Whittier

4.4

Awesome(36)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Whittier

Booked 5 times today

Kalaveras is a unique fast casual concept with vibrant colors, art, music, and culture of a time honored tradition – El Dia de Los Muertos. A blend of innovative urban mixology, Latin American culinary classics, tribute to well known Hispanic artists, and nothing but buenas vibras!Our cocktails are a mixture of urban mixology complemented by fresh ingredients including herbs, infusions, and homemade syrups. This immersive experience indulges all of the senses, creating a unique experience even for those with the most complex of palates.Our culinary menu reflects a deep passion for traditional Mexican and Latin American cuisine with a modern Kalaveras twist. Our Chef's recipes are passed down from generation to generation. We showcase classics such as barbacoa and carnitas plates, which are slow cooked to perfection, as well as unique twists on Enchiladas Verdes, Tacos gobernador, and our exclusive Molcajete.

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6. Smoke City Char Bar

4.2

Awesome(58)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Arts District

Welcome to the Smoke City Char Bar, an oasis in Downtown LA's Arts District. Featuring gorgeous interiors and comfortable patio seating (dog friendly!), Smoke City Char Bar is an excellent selection for Craft Smoked Meats, BBQ, Local Drafts and Specialty Craft Cocktails. Located just across the street from the landmark Arts District Brewing Co (set your GPS to 899 Traction Ave), free 2 hour validated parking is available in the Aliso Parking Lot (access on 3'd Street).

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Bavel

2. North Italia - Cerritos

3. Manuela

4. LA Cha Cha Chá

5. Kalaveras Whittier

6. Smoke City Char Bar

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