If you’re looking for an extraordinary dining experience that will knock your socks off then you must experience these restaurants in Southern California with unbelievable ocean, mountain and downtown views. From a dining experience that features a restaurant high up in the sky where you can dine at 8,000 feet to a secret hideaway in the hills that has a soaring view all the way to Catalina Island, this list has a little something for everyone that will make your dining experience a meal to remember.
- Mister A’s in San Diego
Mister A’s/Facebook Consistently voted the most romantic restaurant in San Diego, Mister A’s has a dazzling panoramic view of the San Diego skyline.
- Nelson’s at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes
Nelson’s/Website Experience oceanfront dining while soaking up the stellar view of Catalina Island and Point Vicente Lighthouse.
- Salt Restaurant and Bar in Marina Del Rey
Salt Restaurant and Bar/Website Dine in style in the heart of the marina.
- Top of the Notch at Mt. Baldy
Mt. Baldy Ski Lift/Website You can dine 7800 feet above sea level in the San Gabriel mountains with this jaw-dropping backdrop to keep you company while you grab a bite to eat.
- Orange Hill in the city of Orange
Orange Hill/Website Perched high up in the hills with an expansive view from Orange County all the way to Catalina, it’s accurately nicknamed “hilltop hideaway.”
- Island Prime/C-Level in San Diego
Cohn Restaurant Group/Website Located on Harbor Island this magical spot has unforgettable views of the ocean, the city, and Coronado.
- Peaks in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway/Website Dine at 8,000 feet at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway with a stunning view of the Coachella Valley.
- Castaway in Burbank
Castaway Burbank/Website This hidden gem high up in the hills of the San Fernando Valley will take your breath away.
- Nobu in Malibu
Nobu Malibu/Facebook The beachfront property at Nobu doesn’t have a bad seat in the house as every table can experience the ocean view with open-air seating at the lounge and floor-to-ceiling windows inside the restaurant. This is definitely the good life!
- The Inn on Mt. Ada in Avalon
The Inn on Mt. Ada/Facebook The former summer home of William Wrigley Jr., named after his wife Ada, provides a perfect view of Avalon Bay in Catalina Island in what is now a cozy Inn and restaurant.
- Takami Suhin in Los Angeles
Takami Sushi/Website Located on the 21st floor, Takami Sushi provides an epic view of downtown Los Angeles which is especially magnificent at night.
- 180blu at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point
Ritz Carlton/Website This trendy dining lounge sits 180 feet above Salt Creek Beach with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
How’s that for a delicious feast for the eyes? I hope you have found a few new restaurants to add to your bucket list. If there is a restaurant that you think should be added to our next “Best Views” list please let us know in the comments as we’d love to check it out.
Mister A’s/Facebook
Consistently voted the most romantic restaurant in San Diego, Mister A’s has a dazzling panoramic view of the San Diego skyline.
Nelson’s/Website
Experience oceanfront dining while soaking up the stellar view of Catalina Island and Point Vicente Lighthouse.
Salt Restaurant and Bar/Website
Dine in style in the heart of the marina.
Mt. Baldy Ski Lift/Website
You can dine 7800 feet above sea level in the San Gabriel mountains with this jaw-dropping backdrop to keep you company while you grab a bite to eat.
Orange Hill/Website
Perched high up in the hills with an expansive view from Orange County all the way to Catalina, it’s accurately nicknamed “hilltop hideaway.”
Cohn Restaurant Group/Website
Located on Harbor Island this magical spot has unforgettable views of the ocean, the city, and Coronado.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway/Website
Dine at 8,000 feet at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway with a stunning view of the Coachella Valley.
Castaway Burbank/Website
This hidden gem high up in the hills of the San Fernando Valley will take your breath away.
Nobu Malibu/Facebook
The beachfront property at Nobu doesn’t have a bad seat in the house as every table can experience the ocean view with open-air seating at the lounge and floor-to-ceiling windows inside the restaurant. This is definitely the good life!
The Inn on Mt. Ada/Facebook
The former summer home of William Wrigley Jr., named after his wife Ada, provides a perfect view of Avalon Bay in Catalina Island in what is now a cozy Inn and restaurant.
Takami Sushi/Website
Located on the 21st floor, Takami Sushi provides an epic view of downtown Los Angeles which is especially magnificent at night.
Ritz Carlton/Website
This trendy dining lounge sits 180 feet above Salt Creek Beach with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
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