28. Perch (Rooftop with an amazing DTLA skyline and view)
If you would like to experiment with the French cuisine, then Perch is the perfect option for you. People often think that french cuisine means just bread and wine. This is not true at all. When you visit perch you would realize how versatile French cuisine actually is. The restaurant is located on S hill street on a roof top and provides you with the unparalleled views of downtown LA. The skyline is simply beautiful. It has an ambiance of a sidewalk cafe. Due to this very reason, the atmosphere here is pretty relaxed and chill. Moreover, with a live band playing on most days, the music just adds to the ambiance.
Some of the food and beverages you should definitely try are:
-Steak Frites
-Smoked Salmon Benedict
-Sangria
-Surf n Turf Skewers with Shrimp
-Mimosa
-White Chocolate Bread
The service here is pretty quick. The restaurant is divided into a separate bar area and a normal restaurant. It also has a separate patio area. In the building where it is located, you would have to 1st take the elevator to the 13th floor then take a different elevator for the restaurant to the 15th floor.
On weekends, it can get pretty crowded and it is a better idea to arrive before 10 PM.
The only problem here is the parking. The parking can get pretty costly.
When you look at the unparalleled view of the downtown LA which this restaurant and bar provides you with, it is definitely worth a visit. So, if you want to experience a new twist to the French cuisine, this is the place to be.