Cheap Rooftop Restaurants for Rent in Los Angeles, CA

Booking costs of cheap rooftop restaurants average $325 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Los Angeles, based on Tagvenue data:

You'll find cheap rooftop restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Los Angeles, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Los Angeles, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 20,000 UNIQUE ROOFTOP #050 at 20,000 sqft UNIQUE ROOFTOP #050 on 787 Towne Avenue - 0.2 mi from center.
  Venue said: With open sightlines and a strong city setting, the space provides scale, flexibility, and visual impact for a wide range of creative projects.
• Rooftop at 824 Building on 824 South Los Angeles Street - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: The Rooftop is a part of the 824 building located at 824 S Los Angeles St in Los Angeles. It's a photo studio and a filming location, where you can take your creativity to a higher level.
• Entire Venue at Vacant Creative Offices on Los Angeles - 0.3 mi from center.
  Venue said: Located in Downtown Los Angeles, these Vacant Creative Offices offer a spacious 9,594 square feet with a contemporary industrial design. The space features 22’7” ceilings and tall windows that provide ample natural light

Smaller cheap rooftop restaurants usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Los Angeles, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Photoshoot Space at Rooftop Avalon - filming location for 25 guests
  Venue said: Taking in the view of the sunset or need some space to take a big photo, The Rooftop will be the answer. Allow downtown Los Angeles beauty to take photos or film beyond the next step.

• Rooftop at Drip Studios - rooftop for 50 guests
  Venue said: This is an ideal spot to create a music video or a photo shoot with Los Angeles in the background. The place where an artist can thrive!

• Silver Lake Rooftop Patio at Modernist Silver Lake Home - terrace for 50 guests
  Venue said: Please note that access is restricted to the rooftop patio and the guest bathroom on the second floor; the rest of the house is off-limits. For those needing additional space, the remainder of the house is available for rent.

• DTLA is a trendy area that is home to many popular chains like Eggslut and Donut Friend. The neighborhood is filled with vegan—and vegetarian-friendly spots. Venues like Top of the Hub can be rented for $500 per hour.
• Hollywood is a culinary paradise, filled with authentic ethnic restaurants. LA restaurants put their own twist on Thai and other cuisines. Experience the excitement of these culinary fusions at places like beTRUE, available for rent at $295 per hour.
• Financial District: With many hotels and fashion brands based here, it's no surprise that the streets are packed with stylish yet inexpensive places to eat. Venues range from upscale restaurants to fast food. One of our favorites is Takami Sushi & Robata, which can be booked for only $45 per hour.

Luckily, many restaurants in LA do allow it. Generally, you should expect to pay an average corkage fee of around $30. Many restaurants appreciate it when clients tip on the bottle, as they are being served and supplied with glassware. You can always offer a taste to the server and consider leaving a gratuity.