"Given that most of LA’s rooftop bars are soul-crushing tracts of concrete filled with selfie-taking binge-drinkers, Margot’s fantastic space in Culver City feels invaluable. Or at the very least, a bit more refined. Located on top of the Platform complex in Culver City, Margot is just as much of a restaurant as it is a bar. And while the food is solid, we love it most as a place to lounge, sip some incredibly strong gin and tonics, and watch the sunset. And after you’ve got a good buzz going, it’ll be easier to justify spending $40 on some Aesop soap downstairs." - brant cox
"Margot is a narrow natural wine bar that’s hard to describe without using the word “cozy.” And while there isn’t a ton of room in here for big groups, this place is really lovely once you do snag a seat at the bar, or one of the little tables. As the name implies, natural wine is what you’ll probably be drinking. They also have some wine-based apertivo cocktails as well as a menu of small plates. This place does feel like it was designed specifically for first, second, or third dates by a team of NASA scientists, although we’d happily come here just to drink wine and eat cheese—while possibly eavesdropping on a first date." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"We know you’ve been wondering where you can go tonight to drink gin and tonics while watching trains go by. OK, maybe that’s just us, but Margot is still a great place to hang out. This Culver City rooftop spot at Platform is at eye-level with the elevated Culver Metro station, and is back open for dinner and brunch. The Mediterranean food is pretty good, the cocktails are excellent, and plus… those trains. Reserve here." - brant cox, brett keating
"This upscale rooftop restaurant in Culver City is great for many occasions, but particularly useful for grabbing a drink after work. Its location at The Platform is right next to the train stop and only a few blocks from downtown Culver, making it convenient for people who work in the area while also providing an option for a safe commute home if you have one too many gin and tonics." - brant cox, brett keating
"We know you’ve been wondering where to go this summer to drink gin and tonics while you watch trains go by, but fear not: Margot has returned. This Culver City rooftop spot on top of the Platform is back open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Reserve here." - brett keating