Cara Cara at the Downtown L.A. Proper

With small plates from farm-to-table icon Suzanne Goin, highly focused, yet breezy cocktails and amazing views of Downtown, Cara Cara would easily land on our best rooftop bars list, save for one not-insignificant snag: tables take up most of its square footage, and they’re almost always packed with reservations. Walk-ins are forced to hover by the fire pit or jockey for an empty table, making this excellent rooftop bar more of a light-bites lounge. Don’t let all the hoops deter you, though—the views, food and drinks at this Downtown rooftop restaurant definitely justify the need for advanced planning.