Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in College Area

61 restaurants available nearby

1. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(814)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 22 times today

Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.

2. Bleu Boheme

4.8

Exceptional(3557)

Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 18 times today

"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.

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3. Alexander's on 30th

4.7

Exceptional(3107)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 82 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

4. Antica Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(2396)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • La Mesa

Booked 13 times today

Antica Trattoria is a warm restaurant with an old-fashioned sense of hospitality that quickly became a gathering place for dinners in Lake Murray and the rest of San Diego when it opened in 2001. For Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile, good cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients, and simplicity. That's the kind of food he grew up eating by the seaside in Sicily and it's what he learned in culinary school in Italy.Why eat ordinary when you can eat extraordinary?About reservations: We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you will be running later than 15 minutes. If a later time slot is available, you may be able to switch your reservation.We may contact you, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4 guests; 2 hours for parties of 5 to 8 guests; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 9+. We cannot guarantee special request for tables.

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5. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lemon Grove

Booked 9 times today

Located in the middle of Lemon Grove’s charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy.Giardino offers an Italian-inspired menu of seasonally-driven dishes that use timeless Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. Guests will find items such as fresh seafood, pastas, pizzas and salads, as well as a variety of elements made in-house.

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6. Farmer's Table - La Mesa

4.3

Awesome(2025)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • La Mesa

Booked 10 times today

Excited to announce that we officially have four locations open in San Diego including Bay Park, Little Italy, La Mesa, and Chula Vista. As a family run operation we believe every good neighborhood deserves an eatery where locals and visitors can enjoy “honest food done right”. Here at Farmers Table, we specialize in farm-to-fork cuisine that focuses on bringing locally sourced organic ingredients together to be savored in an inviting family-friendly atmosphere, where adults and children can enjoy many different food options that are just right for them. If you are looking for a magical brunch this week, come stop by for an unforgettable night.

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7. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3516)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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8. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2518)

Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 97 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

9. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 74 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

10. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6504)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 109 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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Chris
Mexico City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Oliver always makes the experience so welcoming and Paloma was a doll! I love Alexander’s
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Alexander's on 30thPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Park
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4.7
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Linda
San Diego •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Love this restaurant 😍 Great location, fantastic food, wonderful bar & wine selections. The staff is well trained, very professional, and make you feel at home. Been coming since 2017, and it's gotten better and better. The entrées are superb, we got the seafood linguine and Ceasars salad. Red rose wine for my husband and I got the Moscato. Wonderful night out.
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Antica TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• La Mesa
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4.8
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Beth
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Bleu Boheme is one of the most consistently good restaurants in every category. It has stood the test of time and continues to be a favorite of ours for celebrations, holidays and social get togethers. Highly recommend!
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Bleu BohemePrice: Expensive• French• Kensington
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4.8
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Julia
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
my parents are in town visiting, and we brought them here. Not only was everyone lovely, the food was delicious. Everything on the menu seems like it was a conscious choice, and each piece of the meal tasted delicious. We usually don’t order dessert when we go out, but we did this time and didn’t regret it.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.7
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Matthias
San Diego •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2024
My wife and I had such a great evening at Giardino Neighborhood Cucina in Lemon Grove. The food was incredible – the Pappardelle Bolognese was rich and flavorful, the Tiramisu was perfect, and the wine selection really brought everything together. Roberto, our server, was amazing—so friendly and attentive. After dinner, we checked out Zest, the wine bistro right next door, owned by the same people as Giardino. Heather was working there and gave us great recommendations for wine, making it a perfect way to end the night. If you’re looking for delicious Italian food, awesome service, and a great spot to relax with a glass of wine, Giardino and Zest are a winning combo. We can’t wait to come back!
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Giardino Neighborhood CucinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lemon Grove
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4.7

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61 restaurants available nearby

1. Wormwood

2. Bleu Boheme

3. Alexander's on 30th

4. Antica Trattoria

5. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

6. Farmer's Table - La Mesa

7. Puesto at the Headquarters

8. The Henry - Coronado

9. Kettner Exchange

10. Herb & Wood

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