The 25 Best Outdoor Patios In LA - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"There's a reason why the patio at Michael’s in Santa Monica has been a Westside staple for decades. Despite being fully walled-in, it has a distinct jungle-like feel—if you brought in white tablecloths and did away with all the bugs. Half the crowd has been coming here since they opened 35 years ago, and you might see the owner making the rounds before holding court at his regular table. The California-inspired menu isn’t going to change your life—the burger, roast chicken, pork chop, and vegetable sides are solid enough, though." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins, cathy park