Kassi

This breezy Mediterranean-inspired rooftop lounge atop Venice’s Hotel Erwin comes from the same group behind Elephanté and Belle’s Beach House. The Greek-accented concept Kassi features the same dreamy sunset views plus a surprisingly solid light bites menu and striking Aegean-inspired design touches. Like Wish You Were Here Group’s other properties, Kassi offers lavish vacation vibes without the actual getaway—and despite the occasionally uppity Westside clientele (a woman rudely closed the elevator in my face), I still managed to have a wonderful time here thanks to the first-rate staff and the must-order fried zucchini crisps. Nothing on the menu reinvents the wheel, but there’s enough to put a full meal together if you’re feeling hungry, and the breezy drinks are delicious, if a little bit light on actual alcohol. And again, remember, Kassi is Venice’s only rooftop bar—so unless you’re willing to hop on over to Santa Monica, you don’t have any other real options in the surrounding area.