Rooftop Kassi in Los Angeles

Kassi: a taste of the Mediterranean above Venice Beach

The roof of the Hotel Erwin, facing the Pacific

The Hotel Erwin, on Pacific Avenue, sits just steps from the sand and the boardwalk of Venice Beach, one of Los Angeles's beach neighborhoods. Since 2025, its roof has been home to Kassi, which took the place of the former High Rooftop Lounge. The decor borrows from the Greek islands: pale wood, ecru cushions, umbrellas and Mediterranean plants. From the terrace, the view takes in the beach, its palm trees and the ocean, and the sunsets here are especially popular.

Mezze, skewers and summer cocktails

The menu is made for sharing: hand-pulled flatbread, tzatziki, hummus, taramasalata or whipped avocado, then fried zucchini chips with whipped feta, crispy halloumi, calamari and skewers (lamb, honey-harissa chicken, beef, salmon, octopus or lobster). Brunch, served until 3pm, adds avocado toast, poached eggs with tzatziki or a pistachio waffle. For drinks, the house cocktails run $19 to $21, like the Sundial, with gin, grapefruit and dill, or the Oracle of Delphi, with tequila and watermelon; there are also $17 frozen cocktails, spritzes on tap and a small selection of Greek wines.

DJs play on the roof Friday through Sunday, and on weekdays, from 4pm to 6pm, “Golden Hour” brings discounted cocktails. The space can be booked for parties and groups.

Practical information

Open Monday through Thursday from noon to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to midnight, and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. Online reservations are recommended on sunny days, but walk-ins are welcome too. Access is via the Hotel Erwin elevator, at 1697 Pacific Avenue. There's no Metro station nearby: the easiest way to get there is by bus or car.