Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mission Bay

93 restaurants available nearby

1. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6514)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

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.

2. Scuderie Italia

4.8

Exceptional(357)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Beach

Booked 8 times today

Scuderie (scoo-de-ree-ye) is often referred to, in Italy, as a racing team garage. In the spirit of teamwork we welcome you to Scuderie Italia, our luxurious home providing you with impeccable service and simple, comforting Italian food and pizza. Our true Napoletana pizza is proudly made by our vibrant pizzaiolo, Gimmy Piperku, who also heads the kitchen serving handmade pasta and other popular Italian dishes. Enjoy your meal on either one of our our covered patios or dine inside surrounded by beautiful photos of Italian engines and bright racing yellows. Nothing brings people together like good food and we have that for you and your crew!Buon appetito~ Leonardo and Christine Landini

3. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7631)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 130 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

4. Dockside 1953

4.6

Exceptional(618)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Mission Beach

With its spectacular waterfront setting on Mission Bay, nautical-inspired design, and a menu of mouthwatering dishes, Dockside 1953 is a favorite restaurant for hotel guests and locals alike. Aptly named for its marina-facing locale at the Bahia Resort Hotel and the year the resort opened, Dockside 1953 is a stunning standout in San Diego’s dining scene. Fresh, coastal-inspired, and locally sourced — the eclectic menu of California fare features dishes to satisfy all palates. With a dedication to high-quality ingredients, menu highlights include classic sweet and savory options for breakfast; salads, bowls, and flatbreads for lunch; sharable starters and fresh seafood entrées for dinner; and a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu. The extensive outdoor patio features cozy fire pits, gorgeous Mission Bay views, and a covered trellis to shade guests.

5. Tahona Bar

4.6

Exceptional(636)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 4 times today

We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!

6. The Fishery

4.8

Exceptional(3091)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Booked 35 times today

BEHIND EVERY GREAT SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IS A WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH FRESH SEAFOOD. The Fishery Restaurant & Market is located just a few blocks from the ocean in North Pacific Beach. The restaurant menu reflects ‘coastal cuisine’ with a simple yet serious focus on the best our coastal fisheries and local farms have to offer. The passion that drives Chef Mike Reidy is evidenced by flavors that can only be achieved using ingredients at their peak of seasonality and freshness. The Fishery was awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence for its Wine List from Wine Spectator in 2018- Present. Our wine list is inspired by the great wines of Europe and their American counterparts and we strive to showcase real, natural, food friendly-wines with a sense of place.The Fishery Market showcases fresh fish, prepared seafood, salads, sauces and marinades.

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7. Tom Hams Lighthouse

4.6

Exceptional(6689)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse was built in 1971 by a man who was not afraid to put his name on his product. Rooted in warm welcomes & excellent food, Tom Ham made his lifelong dream a reality. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse is the only restaurant in the US to have a USCG operated & maintained Lighthouse attached to it. You can locate us on any modern nautical map as Beacon #9. Featuring a 100% responsibly resourced seafood menu & award winning Sunday Champagne Brunch, we are a must when it comes to the San Diego food scene. The dining room, purposely shaped like the state of California, allows for groups as grand as 50 yet private enough for a couple’s night out. Holiday brunches have been long time family traditions for many San Diegans. Start your family’s tradition this next holiday. With the best views of the Downtown City Skyline, Coronado & San Diego Bay, Tom Ham's is & remains a San Diego tradition in dining excellence since 1971.

8. World Famous

4.6

Exceptional(1019)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Pacific Beach

Specializing in surfside dining featuring Southern California Coastal cuisine, market fresh pacific seafood, hand carved prime rib, & grilled to order steaks. Menus are written daily and inspired by sustainable California harvests.

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9. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1302)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pacific Beach

Oceana Coastal Kitchen features chef-driven, California cuisine along with modern, ocean-inspired design. The restaurant offers a memorable bayfront dining experience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway.The airy waterfront restaurant includes several distinct dining areas such as a quartz-topped cold bar embedded with mother of pearl and sea glass. The focal point in Oceana Coastal Kitchen's main dining room is an impressive 800-gallon aquarium, while a sliding window fully opens to showcase unobstructed views of Mission Bay.Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers an al fresco experience for guests, complete with sleek booths and tables with sweeping panoramic waterfront views. Led by Executive Chef Paul Arias, favorite menu items include the Oceana House Roll, the Harris Ranch Ribeye, and the Striped Seabass.We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by TripAdvisor as a 2023 Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best award winner, ranking 10th in the country for “Everyday Eats.”

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10. Solare Ristorante Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(2459)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Point Loma

Family-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and his team are dedicated to providing an amazing dining experience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine features a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients. including fresh pasta made each morning and organic produce, wild fish, and hormone free meat.

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JohnVIP
San Diego •116 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I recommend a dinner reservation 30 minutes before sunset so you can see San Diego by sun and by the city lights after sunset.
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CoasterraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Harbor Island
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4.6
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Chad
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Great bruschettone. Would highly recommend that and the pizzas
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Scuderie ItaliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pacific Beach
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4.8
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April
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The braised lamb was okay but the mashed potatoes and veggies were great. The seabass was cooked and flavored beautifully. It was a nice meal. With an enjoyable view and ambiance. I think I’d return but I do hope to see some updates to the menu. Perhaps lamb chops or a nice risotto.
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Dockside 1953Price: Moderate• Californian• Mission Beach
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4.6
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Joe
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What a great spot. The cocktails are well balanced and spirit forward. The two appetizers we ordered were insanely good. Baba Ganoush was creamy, along with the perfectly fresh pita. The star of the show is the Hamachi app. The fish is fresh but the sauce is what takes the cake. The flavors are just too detailed to describe here. For our entrees, we ordered the Gnocchi, Roasted Branzino and Seven Spice Caulilini. The Branzino (sea bass) was good but not our favorite. The gnocchi was perfect and so well appointed with the other items on the plate. The SSC was just a delicious array of vegetables. We were too full for dessert. The ambience was fantastic and service was great. We will return WITHOUT QUESTION.
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Herb & WoodPrice: Expensive• Californian• Little Italy
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4.7
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Brandon
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Always an amazing experience at Tahona. The food is exceptional, and the staff and owners are the nicest most welcoming people in the world, and they have my favorite margarita.
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Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.6

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93 restaurants available nearby

1. Herb & Wood

2. Scuderie Italia

3. Coasterra

4. Dockside 1953

5. Tahona Bar

6. The Fishery

7. Tom Hams Lighthouse

8. World Famous

9. Oceana Coastal Kitchen

10. Solare Ristorante Lounge

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