Lemon Grove at the Aster

Perched atop The Aster in Hollywood, Lemon Grove manages the rare feat of being both in the thick of things and slightly above it all, literally and metaphorically. This rooftop restaurant and bar offers sweeping views of L.A. framed by tropical foliage and a curated crowd that somehow always looks like they just came from the set.

The space is airy and elegant without trying too hard, ideal for those who like their brunch with a side of skyline or prefer their sunsets served with a signature cocktail. Whether you're plotting date night or simply trying to impress a visiting friend who thinks they’ve “done L.A.,” this is your power move.

In the kitchen: Executive Chef Daniel Pfeifer-Kotz's menu celebrates California’s seasonal ingredients with global perspective. Translation: fresh, colorful and deeply considered, right down to the char on the wood-fired mains and the citrus-spiked cocktails that lean more inventive than obligatory.

Lemon Grove also leans into L.A.'s creative energy, hosting rotating art shows and music programming that make dinner feel like part of a bigger scene. It’s an elevated experience with a cultural edge, minus the velvet rope energy.

Brunch is relaxed. Dinner is polished. And golden hour? That’s when the whole thing hums.

Reservations recommended. Open for weekend brunch, dinner and rooftop drinks.

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