The wine selections sucks for sure but the ambiance and live jazz were on point. We couldn't secure a reservation but were able to snag seats at the bar. The menu is lack luster but the views are beautiful. Gotta give and take at this place read more

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The service and general vibe this establishment attempts to portray is cringey and off putting. My colleagues and I walked up to the stand to ask if we could get a drink at the bar. The attendant asked if we had a reservation as it was "for VIPs only". We did not, so the attendant checked via text message with whomever was at the bar. Within 30 seconds we were on our way up to the rooftop where not a single table was filled. It was pretty laughable. As for the drinks, I can only speak to how uninspiring the old fashioned was. Understand that it was off menu, but it's not a difficult drink to make. It simply tasted off. I will say that the canned beer was good. Hard to mess up! Though the rooftop provides great views, you can find multiple equivalent or better within walking distance. Overall, I was not impressed. read more

They have Jazz and live music nights. I came here for an event. Nice vibes. I believe the bar manager's name was Rivin, and I want to recognize him for how he handled a less-than-ideal situation. Initially, I was disappointed with the service, as I had to search for our server multiple times and request a glass of water on three separate occasions. Although I had ordered both a drink and water, only the drink was delivered. Despite being automatically charged gratuity--which I'm generally happy to pay--the lack of follow-through and having to repeatedly track down the server was frustrating. Rivin stepped in, apologized sincerely, and took the time to explain the situation. He made a genuine effort to make things right, and it was clear he was working hard to support the team while maintaining a high level of professionalism. His attentiveness and care did not go unnoticed. Overall, the venue itself is beautiful, with breathtaking views, great music, and a fantastic jazz atmosphere on a Thursday night. While the service experience was initially disappointing, Rivin's professionalism and commitment to customer care left a positive impression. read more

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The food is not great but, it is good. The service is a bit slow but, not too slow. The view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline is incredible! That's the main reason I give it five stars! The view is impressive read more

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Beautiful views from this rooftop dining and bar area located in the Delphi Hotel ( formerly The Standard). The service was attentive, and the food was good at least the ceviche. Go during daylight hours in the winter and evening hours in the summer - the city lights surrounding you from every direction are amazing. read more

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you MUST order the steak & longaniza! It's super juicy & flavorful. Chips had a little extra spice & flavor and the chocoflan was the creamiest I've ever had! This rooftop is perfectly located to avoid direct harsh sunlight in the evening which I prefer! It felt intimate and peaceful up there and the service was great! read more

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Came to UCA terraza for their holiday pop up. The pop up had good reviews and lots of decor at the Santa Barbara event so we wanted to check out the LA location. Sadly decor was lack luster in comparison, drinks were good though. They had lots of holiday options but only a few came in holiday glasses. We ordered the christmapolitan and coconut hot chocolate. For food we tried the ceviche but had to request a plate of limes as the ceviche was lacking any flavor of acid. We both ordered tacos - steak and shrimp. They were fine but nothing spectacular. For dessert we got the chocoflan and surprised with churros for my birthday. The staff were very friendly and quick, great views but the food does not meet expectations. read more

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UCA is revitalizing the DTLA rooftop scene! We were told that the experience is modeled with Tulum vibes in mind and they definitely nailed it with a mix of the modern LA rooftop landscape. The servers are friendly, in a way that's warm and casual, not pretentious at all. The menu keeps it simple with organizing sections by small and large plates. Although deceptively small, our group couldn't even finish. The desserts are also so balanced - sweet and flavorful. read more

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Food 3/5 - The food had great presentation but it was just ok. My friend and I both had the shrimp (grilled shrimp) tacos which were cool but I wasn't wow'd or like I gotta come back for the food. I had a French 75 drink it was good. She had the dish that was like fries. Once again just ok and then we shared the tres leches cake which was actually really good but would've been better without the graham cracker cereal type topping lol. Service 5/5 - Marco aka Mark was that guy, periodt. He made recommendations. Stopped me from making a horrible menu decision and was very attentive. Great personality too. My type of service. Ambiance 5/5 - the view is gorgeousssss. It's a good date night or girls night situation. The sitting was comfortable and the decor was gorgeous. Let's just say ya girl was in her element!! read more

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Manager Jem was extremely rude immediately when we checked in to get seated and kept brushing us off to go sit at the bar when there were ample tables available. We kept reiterating we wanted a table and he didn't want to give it to us, then to top it off as soon as we sat down he took away our plates. When I confronted him on the experience he brushed me off and didn't even let me get my point across. He kept cutting me off and just made the entire experience horrible. Shane our server was great. read more

Glad I was able to try this spot. Definitely gives Tulum, vibes with the vibrancy of DTLA as your backdrop. Service was great, unlike many other rooftops, we don't feel rushed out of there. Our waitress Andrea was great. She seemed to know the menu and was breaking down some of the more popular drinks and some of her own favorites. We ordered the chipotle Cesar salad (added shrimp): 8/10; the guacamole, 10/10; ceviche 7.6/10; Uca fries 8/10; tacos gobernador 7/10; torta burger 10/10. For drinks, we had 3 glasses of the street mango drink, fair to say it was a 10/10. Not too sweet, or too strong. Overall, really enjoyed our experience and will be coming back for the vibes! Also, parking was pretty accessible, and it was just an elevator ride up to the restaurant. read more

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The newly remodeled rooftop bar is modern with amazing views! Food is tasty and comes out freshly made, complimenting the drink options. Both fish and carnitas tacos were flavorful and filling. A slight crunch on the tortilla, making for a great vehicle for the mix of ingredients. All their drinks were great especially the Palmer! Our server was excellent, continuously checking in on us. Great place to catch up in downtown read more

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Use to be called "standard" Which was a cool spot. But they really remodeled this roof top well. Parking is easy. Located in the back of the building. Elevator to the restaurant is located on the second floor up the stairs when you enter. There's a hostess at the elevator. Makes it feel more like a NYC/Manhattan lounge/restaurant. Price is actually pretty amazing. As in not very expensive. Food portions are very fair. With some being medium to some sides being A LOT which is great. I tried a few things. Steak tacos Beans Guacamole Let's start with the tacos. More of an American style taco but with great flavor. Meat is marinated well. It's not overly salted or peppered. Portion is good with 3. Display was great. Beans. Pretty average but tastes good. Guacamole. Nothing overly complicated. THANK GOD. It's so annoying when places complicate the simplest things. And they did not do that with the guacamole. Would I recommend this place? Most definitely. The atmosphere is more young. Upper class. The food is good. Not AMAZING but definitely worth a return. Pool area is fantastic. Staff was awesome. If you like a good roof top pool with food? Highly recommend. Enjoy! Food: above average Staff: no issues Cleanliness: very well Decor: new and remodeled Bathrooms: very clean read more

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Garage parking is $20 for weekday. No validation. Located inside Delphi hotel. In the lobby, go up the escalators and there you would take the elevators to the rooftop. The rooftop view is amazing! Cute spot to lounge, chill and drink. We ordered the steak tacos (recommended), ceviche, and torta burger. Steak Tacos - 0/5 - nothing about it was good. It wasn't even a handmade tortilla, no flavor on the meat, the pico de gallo was not tasty and the cheese made it worse. I tried adding salt and their special habanero sauce just to make it bearable to eat. Torta Burger - 4/5 - The burger is good and the Uca fries we loved more. Ceviche - 3/5 - it was good not the best. The ceviche came out warm and it's a bit questionable because normally it should come out as a cold dish. The admin fee is crazy. The gratuity on 2 guest! And it's not even 18% it's 20%! We wished we loved this place more but we can't. Unfortunately we won't be coming back. read more

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The atmosphere/ view is really nice at both daytime and night. The seating area the offer is both lounge style, bar seating, and table seating. All of the employees were super nice and helpful on making recommendations. The food was good the only dish we thought could've been better was the tacos gobernador as it was lacking cheese and shrimp pieces. The drinks were good they aren't your ordinary cocktails as these both had unique ingredients. I would definitely recommend this restraunt for a date night or a birthday dinner or just to grab a quick bite and drinks at the bar. Also just a heads up free parking is hard to find so you kind of have no choice to either Uber and get dropped off or pay $25 for parking. read more

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We went here for my daughters 17th birthday and we loved it. The ambiance was amazing and the view was really nice. The food was good and the service was amazing. We would definitely go back again!! read more

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The food is yummy here that's for sure and the views are unbeatable! The way the sun hits the surrounding buildings before sunset is like a picture!! The staff are nice but they definitely are not bubbly or anything like that. The torta burger was sharable and the sauce for the fries.... omg yum!!! Will come again but it is a little "out of the way" in terms of location. Not really walkable to much else that I would be interested in visiting. Also, the miracle pop up imo is not in comparison to other miracle pop ups. If you're wanting that experience for miracle pick another option, but coming to UCA not during the holidays during regular season, I'd recommend. read more

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Always looking for new places to try, and came across a new rooftop, open air restaurant in DTLA named Uca Terraza. And it is hard for me to pass up a rooftop spot. So I made a reservation, ran some errands then headed over to see what the vibe was all about. There is a parking lot right outside, though it is $20 for a day pass, so probably park somewhere else nearby for a better price. Or you can probably valet at the Delphi hotel, as Uca is on the rooftop of the hotel. Once you get out of the elevator, take a few steps and you're greeted by the host. We were able to get seated right away with our reservation, yet there were still plenty of people already on the patio on a Tuesday night. The vibe is like a garden in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. Just very chill, table and couch seating with views of downtown all around you. We started out with cocktails: Daydream in Tulum and a mango forward cocktail. The Daydream was very nice, great flavor with the spiced rum adding a nuance to the drink. The mango cocktail was also complex yet subtle, refreshing... with that hint of spice. For food, we tried a couple items, based on our servers' recommendations. We started with the ceviche which had ample amount of fish and shrimp, yet was not overpowered by the citrus, which I feel is common. Here, the different flavors were allowed to shine. The queso fundido with pork longaniza and oaxaca cheese was also very nice. We also ordered the three steak tacos and pollo pibil. The move was, shredding the pollo, placing it in the tortillas that came with the chicken, and putting some of the queso fundido on top. Just a flavor explosion in your mouth. The chicken, itself, felt a little dry inside, but covered with the queso was perfect. The tacos, also, were decent, but can't say they really stood out. Overall, good experience. Service was fine, drinks were great, and that queso on top of the chicken in a taco was magic. Just a heads up, they do charge a mandatory 20% gratuity on your bill, plus a 5% "administrative fee", which you can have taken off, and I suggest you do. Definitely a nice vibe, good for a date night or just spending time with friends. read more

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Great Drinks, Great Food and Amazing ambiance. My new rooftop go to spot in Los Angeles

The food was excellent. Appetizers and main dishes really great. I never thought Mexican food could get any better but it did. Our server Andrea was helpful too. Very romantic rooftop vibes. read more

This place very cute. It has the perfect amount of intimacy. It's very lively, but doesn't feel too crowded. However, a reservation is highly encouraged. The services pretty good and the food is what you would expect. On Thursdays there is a live jazz band. That's very good and it makes for a good ambience. THE PARKING SITUATION IS SO BAD ! But what else would you expect for downtown? Would come here again read more

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I've been here twice and the ambience/food/drinks were great. The second time though, what really ruined my vibe was the manager Jem. It was a Tuesday night and there were so many tables. Upon getting up to the roof the manager tried to hurry us off to the corner bar when we said we came here for drinks and maybe food. He just took that as we weren't eating, period. I had to argue for them to even sit us at a table and when we finally got one, Jem immediately took our plates away. We tried to confront him that his behavior was not right and he brushed us off like everything was our fault. Also - this establishment does automatic 20% gratuity when all we got was 3 glasses of wine. Such an unfortunate situation since the ambiance and food were great. This place has potential. Just sucks that our vibes were ruined and it was hard to come back from that. Our server Shane was great though, he deserves a raise. read more

The food was good, the view is spectacular- but the service sucked. Arrived on time for our reservation, were about to be seated when I noticed a table I preferred for our party of 4- I asked if we could wait for that table and they said "oh no its still being used. See how theres water in the glasses?" .... There were no personal items anywhere around but Im not one to be dramatic so I just smiled and said okay. Sat in the table they designated. (My reservation had requested one of the corner tables but it was ignored- we were seated in the middle). Immediately they come to clear out the table I had asked for- and gave it to another party about an hour later.... The service sucked. We were told it was a 2 hour seating limit which was completely fine- except that it regularly took between 20-30 minutes for our server to come check on us. When we finally ordered two plates came together- and the other two came about 20 minutes later- which meant half our party had to eat cold food. The food itself is actually good. The view is beautiful- but the service is so bad. Would recommend Cara Cara down the street for a much better experience. read more

Found out about this place through miraclepopup.com and wanted to try another Christmas pop-up bar. My only other experience with Miracle was at Patrick Malloy's in Hermosa Beach, so I was expecting a whole bunch of Christmas decorations. They had some but not as over the top as Patrick Malloy's so that was a little disappointing. But they had the standard Miracle cocktail menu, so I was happy to get my favorite, the Snowball Old Fashioned. View is amazing! We sat around 8:30pm, and the view reminded me of being in New York City but less noisy. We had the guacamole, torta burger, and the steak tacos. Guacamole was good, chips were OK as a couple were soggy. Burger was inside torta buns so that was cool. I liked the steak tacos and had no complaints Server was nice. The runner was even nicer. Training might be needed as the server kept squeezing past my friend's chair which had a narrow gap between the chair and a concrete column, which could have been avoided by just going around the column on the other side. Also, the hostess didnt even say "thank you" as we walked out. The desk staff at my gym say something nice when I leave the gym so I would expect a nice lounge to do the same just to keep the energy positive. Not sure of the vibe the restaurant was going for but the entire staff was dressed super casual -- reminded me of people dressed to just go to the mall for a quick shopping trip. I will come back for sure as I like the view and the burger. Looking forward to trying their normal cocktail menu as it wasn't available due to this being a Miracle Pop Up bar night. read more

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Hubby and I came here after work on a Tuesday, since it's walking distance from our buildings. We love a rooftop vibe, and this one had a Tulum feel. The ambiance and drinks were great, but the food unfortunately lacked flavor. We ordered the guacamole and steak tacos. The guacamole was ok, but the tacos weren't that great. I would still come back for the views, drinks, and vibe. read more

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This used to be the Standard rooftop! We all have memories (some hazier than others) here, so a few girlfriends and I were looking forward to checking it out after work to see the changes. We were all impressed by how cleaned-up this place is. The large cushions/daybeds are gone, and the space is now a pretty, upscale rooftop restaurant with a completely different vibe. Views are amazing as always, and a live jazz band started setting up at around the time we left (8 on a Thursday). I was disappointed that they didn't have a happy hour. My office does a lot of group happy hours, and it would have been fun to explore a new spot. We shared the mushroom queso fundido, guacamole, Caesar salad, and then ordered our own dishes... I went with the steak tacos. The mushroom queso fundido was probably my fave! Everything else was fine but seemed pretty overpriced. Although the tacos were loaded with juicy steak, I don't think I'd be excited to order them again for what I paid for basic steak tacos. My friend really liked the mango cocktail and stuck with those. I tried a Conejo Dorado (tequila, curry and tunmeric, carrot juice) which was interesting but I couldn't taste much tequila, so I switched a wine. It's a great alternative to sweet drinks though; a quality savory drink is hard to find! I don't know if I'd come back after work when there are so many happy hours in the area, and I hope they implement one someday! I'd definitely go back for a cocktail and live music. I'm really happy they reopened and reinvented such an iconic space. read more

This gorgeous rooftop is definitely the place to be, especially on Thursday nights for the Creative Jazz Fusion. The staff is so welcoming and you can see they enjoy working here. The energy is infectious. The cocktails and food are delicious and I probably had the best ceviche in all of LA. Looking forward to going again soon! read more

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The two stars are entirely for the mushroom queso and the ambiance. The rooftop itself is gorgeous and a really lovely space with a beautiful atmosphere and great views. It feels like it should be a great spot for a relaxed drink or sunset hang. Unfortunately, the service made the experience pretty uncomfortable. The man who sat us was very cold from the start. He never smiled and seemed irritated the entire time we were there. I noticed him wandering around the restaurant throughout our visit (maybe he was a manager??) but he always looked annoyed and unapproachable. Our server, Mark, was honestly bizarre. When I asked for a recommendation between two menu items, he just repeated exactly what the menu said instead of offering any guidance. It felt like he either didn't know the menu at all or simply didn't care. He also spoke very quietly and mumbled quite a bit, which made him hard to understand. He would stare at me blankly and try to make jokes but was so weird about it. He had a lovely accent, but between the mumbling, odd disposition and the lack of helpfulness, the interaction was just awkward and off-putting. The mushroom queso, however, was phenomenal! Easily the best thing we had. Unfortunately, my Tuna Niçoise salad was very disappointing and incredibly bland. I'd recommend coming here for drinks only if you're already staying at the hotel, mainly to enjoy the rooftop atmosphere. But for food, service, and overall hospitality, you can find much better experiences almost anywhere else. I probably wouldn't return unless I happened to have a day pass for the pool, which did look beautiful. read more

I was excited to try this new place because I love a rooftop and I had heard good things about it. They did not disappoint. The views are very cool, being in the heart of DTLA. I accidentally made a reservation for a week after we wanted to go. But the host and all of our servers were able to graciously handle our party of 6 and get us seated quickly. The drinks were compelling and the food was tasty. The presentation for the Char Ritual cocktail was especially charming and my bf was very happy with the chicken pibil dish. It's not a huge menu so the vegetarian in our party ordered several appetizers to make his meal. read more

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The food is very mid-tier, and way overpriced. Ordered the steak tacos for $27 which does not include sides. The serving size was tiny, the steak was not flavorful, there was a tiny serving of pico de gallo on the taco, and even the tortilla was poor quality. Ordered beans and yucca frites as sides, and while the yucca frites were good, the beans were bland. The entrance to the restaurant is a shared service elevator with the hotel, which causes long wait times when entering or exiting. Aside from the nice rooftop location, this restaurant has nothing going for it. Would choose another DTLA rooftop location like Perch or Cara Cara over this place any day. read more

We had a group of us and a reservation. We understood we had to pay 45$ per person in order to even make the reservation. Unfortunately it was very busy, and I am unsure if the restaurant was understaffed or just really slow but the service was incredibly slow and inattentive. Once we got our food, it wasn't that good. We are paying a pretty premium price, and our chips for the guacamole were stale. The line for the bar was super long, so I asked if our server could please get me another drink through my tab at the bar. She made an irritated face, and closed my tab for me when I didn't even ask to close it after bringing me my drink. During our dinner we went to go take pictures, and someone came over after a bit to flag us down saying that they needed to clean up our table to seat other people so we needed to come back to pay our tab. They said they usually have a time limit of two hours per table and we have been here for three and a half so they have been more than accommodating. Mind you, never our hostess, our server, the menu, or when we made the reservation no where did it give a reminder of this time limit. We apologized and immediately went back to close our tab. Server checked us out, seemingly annoyed, and we noticed they auto added gratuity on our tab. Which is okay, we were a table of five but yet again no where on the menu or anything told auto gratuity would be added. Overall, the jazz night we came for and the person hosting was super kind and was a cool band, but I would not come back simply because the restaurant was so awful. I hope that they will look for a new venue to host these events. read more

Such a beautiful ambience!! The food was great and the server was extremely attentive. read more

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overall manager walking around had quite a rude reaction and threw his hands up to the host when we asked to move to the table and were moving but I specifically requested for that exact seat on my reservation (and would expect to sit there considering you pay for valet , charged a service fee and 20% gratuity fee) I couldn't have been more descriptive and exact even the waitress agreed table with couches in the corner against the glass. Yet we were sat in a table in the middle. Food is not that good pretty bland and drinks aren't either if you want to experience a rooftop next to some nice buildings at night and have the ambiance of city lights then go but other than that not worth it read more

Food was so so...had the carnitas tacos, bland. They were marinated but I could not taste anything! Only the mango salsa. Ordered over priced guacamole and asked for salsa but salsa was on the menu as another item? Not complimentary salsa for a Spanish restaurant? Really? Gave me water in a cap size cup lol The cilantro lime rice was dry and all was over priced for what I ordered. I would have eaten something more savory at a less expensive Mexican restaurant and my entire family could have gotten a full plate. Rooftop was nice but parking was $15 for Valet or $20 for garage. Eh, still that's food for family, drinks and a good time. They could do better. I was not sold on the ambiance or the meal. I'd rather eat at the beach! Spend the money there! read more

Came to @ last night for a birthday dinner. It's on the rooftop of the @delphi hotel. Vibes and ambiance are a 5/5 Food was a 3/5 Service 5/5 It's giving Tulum garden lounge vibes with a beautiful bar and incredible views. Guacamole - pretty good Chips - not crispy and seemed stale. Our waitress brought a "fresh batch" but was exactly the same. Very chewy. Queso fundido - delish! Especially with the flour tortillas Aguachile - pretty good but needs spice Black beans - good Cilantro lime rice - good Street corn - yummy Carnitas tacos - decent Steak tacos - decent Goberbado tacos - yummy Birthday churros - yummy Adult beverages - most are premixes which my party did not like. Bathroom is up a few stairs to the pool area which is cute as well! Hoping they work out the kinks and this place does better with the food and drinks and maybe add some live jazz. That would set it off. @travel_lifestyle_chow read more

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The vibe is great here, the views and amazing. Def reccomend this place for cocktails and dinner on a nice evening.

Food was good enjoyed the torta burger with fries the drinks were a little pricey but they were good the music was really great enjoyed the jazz infusion on the rooftop I recommend this place if you want to relax and enjoy some jazz music read more

ÜCA truly lives up to its description it feels like a chic escape above downtown LA, with the vibe of a Tulum rooftop but the energy of the city. The view is stunning at night with the skyline all around, making it the perfect backdrop for drinks and dinner. The food was great, flavorful, beautifully presented, and made with fresh ingredients. The seafood and Latin-inspired dishes really shine, and the portions are satisfying without being heavy. Drinks were just as impressive, especially the craft cocktails built around agave spirit, creative, balanced, and served with flair. The atmosphere ties it all together: stylish yet relaxed, with music, cozy seating, and a rooftop vibe that makes you want to linger. The staff were friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. If you're in DTLA and want great food, incredible drinks, and an unbeatable rooftop vibe, this is the spot. read more

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This rooftop restaurant/bar is beautiful! The views are espectacular! Food and drinks were good. We tried the green aguachiles and surprisingly they were very tasteful. My favorite drink was the Espresso Martini Prompt and attentive service. if your in downtown LA and looking for a chick rooftop please visit UCA you won't be disappointed read more

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Among the rooftop venues in DTLA, this spot is fantastic. The vibe is cool. Food is great. Ask for Rachel. read more