Cara Cara

4.6

533 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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From the golden daylight to the twinkling evening, all are welcome to experience the fresh bounty of Cara Cara. Chef Suzanne Goin’s seasonal menu showcases California’s best produce with her festive and irresistible rooftop fare. The expansive outdoor space features an elevated dining area with endless skyline views surrounded by a lushly landscaped lower lounge. Slip into one of the many cozy seating arrangements or sit by the fire pit and enjoy an innovative cocktail, wine, or beer paired by award-winning sommelier Caroline Styne.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 69 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(213) 806-1027
Website
https://www.properhotel.com/hotels/downtown-la/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1106 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015-2206
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Broadway and 11th Street
Parking details
We offer valet parking to all our guests; rates are as follows:Restaurant: $13 (plus tax) for 3 hours

Experiences

4th of July -- Two Hour Time & $50 per person
$50.00 per person
Jul 4, 2022 only
Please note that your table is reserved for two hours. There is a Food & Beverage minimum of $50 per person--this does not include tax & gratuity. This is not a rental fee--it goes toward Food and Beverage consumed during your experience.

Popular dishes

Douro Almonds$9.00
Marinated Olives$9.00
French Fries$11.00
rosemary, aleppo aïoli
Chickpea Fritters$14.00
black olives, pecorino, parsley
Piri Piri Fried Chicken$21.00
cumin, cilantro, green aïoli
Market Citrus Salad$19.00
schaner's arugula, marcona almonds, burrata, red curry
Halibut Crudo*$22.00
tangerine-lime, cucumber, avocado, pickled fresno chiles
Vegan Antipasto$20.00
chickpea purée, beet purée, local vegetables, pine nut pistou
The Larder Plate$28.00
assorted cheese, salumi with grilled toast & accompaniments

Salads

add chopped chicken +$10, grilled shrimp +$12 or grilled market fish +$14, add feta +$3, bacon +$3

Farmers Lettuces$16.00
meyer lemon, cucumber, radish
Heirloom Broccoli Salad$17.00
peppers, carrots, chickpeas, saffron, black olives
Cara Cara Cobb$18.00
sweet potato, avocado, black beans, beets, tomato

Focaccia

White Trumpet Mushroom$20.00
fontina, shaved brussels sprouts
Portuguese Chouriço$20.00
sao jorge, blistered cherry tomatoes
Figs & Prosciutto$20.00
arugula, burrata

Tacos

three per order

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos$16.00
cashews, cotija queso, chipotle salsa
Shrimp Tacos$19.00
rajas, crema, lemon pico de gallo
Pork Tacos 'Al Pastor'$18.00
charred pineapple, tomatillo

Oven + Grill

Potato-Leek-Mahon Gratin$17.00
piri piri, crushed almonds
Grilled Albacore*$22.00
on focaccia with carrot slaw, sour lime pickle
Arroz de Mariscos$23.00
local seafood, aïoli, calabrian chili oil
Market Fish$29.00
fregola, spring peas, green goddess
Spiced Lamb Ribs$24.00
pomegranate molasses, turmeric green garlic labneh
Hangover Burger*$24.00
mahon, grilled onions, sloppy sauce
Hanger Steak Frites*$36.00
arugula salad, alentejo butter

Dessert

Mango Pudding$15.00
aleppo crispy rice
Marzipan Almond Cake$15.00
cara cara marmalade, crème fraîche
Cookies and Confection Plate$18.00
pistachio chocolate nougat, coffee alfajores chocolate walnut

What 533 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Downtown / South and East LA
Best Ambiance
Downtown / South and East LA
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Downtown / South and East LA
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Jack
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food3service4ambience4
Nice view, limited options with the food. Drinks are okay but expensive
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to a lot of rooftops downtown, and Cara Cara may be, by far, the best view of the LA skyline. The drinks were made well and strong. The menu is pricey, I mean $11 French fries and $16 salad (additional $$ to add protein), but that’s the price you pay for an amazing view and atmosphere. They have great music playing in the background, but not too loud where you can’t talk with your party. Overall the view is immaculate. Food is tasty but prepare to spend $$$
D
Dennis
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family dining!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my mom to the rooftop- it was her first time there. She absolutely loved our view of the city (best view faces west!). We had a few items: Food: Fries- they were good, nothing too fancy/special but really fresh - and what meal is complete without fries? Chicken- very good starter. The chicken is moist and more than enough for 2. I’d say enough for 3 if you’re having several plates. Tacos- we had the al pastor tacos. So good! The pineapple and pickled veggies make it a great choice. Drink: Old Fashion- We had the old fashion made with mezcal and agave. So incredibly delish! Loved loved loved it. It’ll be my “go-to” every time. Dessert: Almond Cake- OK! My fave cake of the moment. It is the perfect level of sweet and so moist. Goes very well with the latte we had. Saving the best for last- OUR SERVER! Her name was Nicole. She was an absolute doll… she made amazing recommendations with personalized reasons why. She made my time with my mom special and very fun and I cannot thank her enough… THANK YOU NICOLE!!!!
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shelleyw
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. Piri piri chicken delicious. Wonderful, attentive service. Fun, tasty cocktails. Definitely will be back.
RE
RachelE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s rare lately to receive really great service from restaurant staff, especially in LA. However all the staff at Cara Cara was excellent and made our experience that much better. Great food and great view too.
VG
VildeG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Server was okey, friendly but seemed like she just wanted us to go. The food was expensive for such few bites. Would mix recommend if you want to enjoy yourself and not get a bill so high that you regret coming here.
F
Fuguegnus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks were great but food quality didn’t match the price
M
Marcel
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience5
I usually take visitors to this place to experience the view and DTLA, however the food is very average. Tacos are usually dry, tortillas hard… they adventure a bit with the menu, but not there yet
KM
KathyM
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience5
Loved the DTLA skyline, but the service was terrible. We ordered two starters and then a main afterwards. The main never came, our waiter after the two starters told us about desserts! He put the main order back in but by that time we were over it. Also, our bill included two dishes we never ordered, which was deleted/adjusted after we told our waiter. It is a beautiful rooftop bar with a lovely view as the sun sets and the city illuminates. The service was the terrible aspect of the night!!
G
Genevieve
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location and service. Drinks are very pricey, though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Unquestionably one of the worst value propositions in DTLA. The crudo appetizer and scallop entrees were especially shocking. Four (!) of the smallest scallops you have ever seen in your life for $28. The cocktails are $20-22. Go with the peri peri chicken and a Pacifico.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
Everything was great. Food, service, views and cost. The music was great but the playlist did not match the scenery and was a bit loud that caused everyone to speak louder. Overall great and will recommend for other and to be back.
SB
SoundBear
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
The largest problem of the evening was the kitchen, and how things were being expedited to the tables. We had several plates presented to us that we had to say were not ours. Also, a dish that we ordered immediately with our cocktails, thinking it would be an appetizer, did not appear until much later. We were just halfway through it when our plates that we had planned as main dishes arrived. The table next to us also was experiencing delayed food arrivals. The food was fine, but nothing memorable, and the table was not the best to enjoy the skyline, but fine. There wasn’t anything about the experience that would make me want to return, but I wouldn’t object to going there. I realize that restaurants are dealing with staffing issues, so I wish to commend the waitstaff for being extremely polite and professional during what had to be a frustrating evening service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, truly amazing!
BA
BagmanAndThrobbin
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience4
My girlfriend and I came for a date night from out of town. This place had great reviews and was recommended on TikTok of all places. However, we found the food to be subpar. Flavor was okay, prices were a little crazy for what you got, service was a little slow but the views from the top were great. This is more of a spot to come if you want a nice view and maybe some overpriced cocktails. Other than that, not worth your time if you want a good meal in a nice setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful place and great atmosphere! The views are everything.
WH
WhitcombH
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
I love the food and the ambience but the service is consistently bad every time I have eaten here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had Cara Cara in my lost for a while, and finally visited the place. You are received with a smile, the place is gorgeous with a lovely view of DTLA, the food is amazing and so are the drinks. Will return soon to try some othe dishes, highly suggest the fig and prosciutto focaccia, tacos Del Pastor, and the chocolate dessert.
LB
LaurenB
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server was awesome! Great view too!
C
Caro
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed it. Had business casual meeting. Will be back. Great views on deck. Nice wine selection.
JH
JulienH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food,views, kindness service, Cara Cara is doing well with the receipes of Suzanne Goin👏
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food2service3ambience4
Plates were small and tasteless for the most part. Drinks were great and strong. Beautiful views.
R
Roxymae
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our food. The cauliflower tacos were delicious. Our waiter and all of the staff were really friendly. It was my daughter’s birthday and they helped make the experience really enjoyable for us. The view was incredible.
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annA
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to bring out of town guests. Nice view! Food is delicious good aervice
RJ
RickyJM
San Diego
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Outstanding view. Terrific service. I would certainly recommend for a date as well as a business meeting. Very impressive.
MB
MarianaB
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent, the view is nicer than other rooftops in DTLA, and the food and drinks were tasty!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Father’s day dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
We came here for Father’s Day dinner and it was so good! The only thing I will say is that it took a while for the servers to come and take our order. Whenever we needed some thing, it was a while until we were able to get their attention. The portion sizes are decent, but some plates are smaller than others. The food is overall very tasty and delicious. The views are excellent. It is a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Great date spot! Also good for a bigger parties.
AO
AliciaO
Orange County
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience5
Views are amazing. Service was lax. Once our server took our order, she never came back. A bus boy had to give us the bill after a very long wait. Today, I am disputing the charges as they charged $435 for only 2 people. Still waiting for a call back.
CH
ChristinaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place with amazing food, drinks, and people ❤️
DA
DenniseA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner at Cara Cara will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Beautiful place to dine
B
Benny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was very patient and friendly. The food was amazing; worth the price. Drinks were good but definitely overpriced.
D
Dave
Los Angeles
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, excellent views, good food and drinks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Enjoyed the cauliflower tacos, French fries, asparagus, and mango pudding!
M
Mmartin8
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! The fried chicken was amazing as was the fig and prosciutto flatbread. James was our server and he was so attentive and friendly. Loved the outdoor rooftop vibe.
RI
RessieID
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience5
The ambiance was great, but the food didn't live up to the hype :(
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service with an incredible view and vibe!
GV
GabrielaV
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
We had a reservation at 8, but did not get seated until 9pm. The food was great.

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Cara Cara is rated 4.6 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 69 times today

Experiences are available.

1106 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015-2206

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway and 11th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer valet parking to all our guests; rates are as follows:Restaurant: $13 (plus tax) for 3 hours

Website
https://www.properhotel.com/hotels/downtown-la/
Phone number
(213) 806-1027

Cara Cara

Make a reservation

Additional information

4th of July -- Two Hour Time & $50 per person

Cara Cara Cobb

Shrimp Tacos

Piri Piri Fried Chicken

Start + Share

Douro Almonds$9.00

Marinated Olives$9.00

French Fries$11.00

Chickpea Fritters$14.00

Piri Piri Fried Chicken$21.00

Market Citrus Salad$19.00

Halibut Crudo*$22.00

Vegan Antipasto$20.00

The Larder Plate$28.00

Salads

Farmers Lettuces$16.00

Heirloom Broccoli Salad$17.00

Cara Cara Cobb$18.00

Focaccia

White Trumpet Mushroom$20.00

Portuguese Chouriço$20.00

Figs & Prosciutto$20.00

Tacos

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos$16.00

Shrimp Tacos$19.00

Pork Tacos 'Al Pastor'$18.00

Oven + Grill

Potato-Leek-Mahon Gratin$17.00

Grilled Albacore*$22.00

Arroz de Mariscos$23.00

Market Fish$29.00

Spiced Lamb Ribs$24.00

Hangover Burger*$24.00

Hanger Steak Frites*$36.00

Dessert

Mango Pudding$15.00

Marzipan Almond Cake$15.00

Cookies and Confection Plate$18.00

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