Best Rooftop Restaurants in Orange County

Orange County has many rooftop restaurants where you can eat with beautiful views. These places draw crowds because you can see the ocean, mountains, or Disneyland from way up high, and most of them sit in tall hotels and office buildings. They serve all kinds of food - from simple snacks to fancy dishes made by top chefs - plus cocktails and wine to go with the views.
Rooftop restaurants work well for different occasions - romantic dinners, meeting with friends, or celebrations. It can get hot in summer, but most places have umbrellas or covers for shade.
Here's a list of the best rooftop restaurants in Orange County to help you choose the right place.

The FIFTH Rooftop Restaurant and Bar sits at 1650 S. Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim. The restaurant has 5,000 square feet of outdoor space on the roof. Their menu includes burgers, flatbreads, and salads that work well for sharing, while the bar serves craft cocktails, wine, and beer.
The space works for both date nights and group celebrations, but since it's all outdoors, check the weather before going. They host private events and have different seating areas across the large rooftop.

Mozambique is located at 1740 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. The restaurant focuses on steaks - ribeye, filet mignon, and New York strip are menu staples. They also serve seafood like lobster and salmon. The bar makes strong cocktails and has a good wine list with both California and international bottles.
The rooftop gives you ocean views and hosts live music several nights a week. Mozambique might get crowded during concerts, so make reservations if you want dinner during a show.

Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge sits on the 9th floor at 21100 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. It's the highest rooftop restaurant by the ocean in Orange County, giving you better ocean views than most other beachfront spots. The menu features small plates like fish tacos, sliders, and charcuterie boards and their cocktails include tropical drinks and classics - the mai tai and margaritas are popular choices.
It's adults-only, so no kids allowed. Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge has a happy hour that runs until 6pm with discounted drinks and appetizers. The restaurant is located inside The Waterfront Beach Resort, so keep in mind that parking can be expensive.

Rise Rooftop Lounge is at 1030 W. Katella Ave. in Anaheim, on top of The Westin Anaheim Resort. The standout thing here is you can see into Disney California Adventure Park while you eat.
They serve small California-style dishes and cocktails, while also having brunch on weekends and sometimes live music. There's a dress code - no gym clothes, beach wear, flip flops, tank tops, or baseball caps.

The Rooftop Lounge sits on the 4th floor at 1289 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, giving you the ocean views over the Pacific Coast Highway.
The location puts you right in Laguna Beach, so you can walk to art galleries and beaches before or after eating. The ocean views are the main draw here, creating a more relaxed atmosphere than some of the busier rooftop spots.

Rosewood Social is at 31781 Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, giving you a different setting from the beach locations. Here you sit in the enjoying the views of old Mission San Juan Capistrano and the historic downtown. This location is quieter than the coastal spots and gives you a different type of rooftop dining experience.

Top of The V at 1601 S. Anaheim Blvd. in Anaheim is another rooftop option in the Anaheim area for people visiting the theme parks and hotels nearby.
The location on South Anaheim Boulevard makes it easy to reach from major attractions and serves as both a spot for tourists and locals who want to eat above street level.