Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mission Valley

88 restaurants available nearby

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1. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

4.7

Exceptional(210)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mission Valley

Booked 27 times today

We’re not out to take the San Diego beer scene by storm or reinvent the wheel because the truth is, there’s no shortage of good breweries in San Diego. Instead, our aim is to pair that good beer with the same delicious food, exceptional service and genuine hospitality we’re known for so you never have to compromise one for the other again. Situated in Mission Valley, our 9,000 square foot brewpub includes a full service restaurant, an expansive and lush outdoor beer garden, and a pretty stellar team to make sure you always have good food in your mouth and a solid beer in your hand.

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2. King's Fish House - Mission Valley

4.6

Exceptional(2249)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Mission Valley

Booked 15 times today

Established in 2000, King’s Fish House is San Diego’s choice for seafood. Located in Mission Valley on Camino De La Reina, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.

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3. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3509)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 45 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.

4. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3027)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 56 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

5. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1371)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 49 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.

6. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6495)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 59 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.

7. Mister A's

4.8

Exceptional(8709)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 80 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

8. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7601)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 90 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.

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9. Great Maple San Diego

4.8

Exceptional(4403)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hillcrest

Booked 55 times today

We Serve Dinner, Lunch, Brunch and Weekday Breakfast. We are a modern American eatery featuring seasonal fare, fresh house made pies, and local produce cocktails. We have a full bar and a social wine list. Open for Outdoor dining!

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10. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(7925)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 66 times today

Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

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Erin
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was our first time to Gravity Heights and everything was fantastic! We went for brunch on a Sunday and the food was so delicious. The mushroom truffle omelette was so good and the pumpkin spice donut holes were heavenly! Service was wonderful too. Definitely recommend!
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Gravity Heights Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• American• Mission Valley
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4.7
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Jennifer
California Central Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A little on the pricy side for the size of tacos. Food was delicious.
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Puesto at the HeadquartersPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.6
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Mariah
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time dining here, I celebrated my 30th birthday. I received a sweet birthday postcard and had an AMAZING waitress named Sky. She was very kind, informative and just sooo sweet!! All of the food was beyond delicious. I have never been to a restaurant where I can say the food, service and atmosphere was all a 10/10. When I say everything was a 100/10, I am not being dramatic. We ordered about 7 or 8 dishes for the table and shared (between 4 people). Each bite was savory and melt in your mouth delicious. The drinks were yummy as well. I wholeheartedly recommend, I can’t wait to go back!!
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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Henry
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My first time here. Excellent atmosphere and dining experience. Food was cooked to.perfection. delicious lobster and larger shrimp cocktail. Will definitively return
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King's Fish House - Mission ValleyPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Mission Valley
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4.6
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Renee
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Great food and drink choices, and wonderful staff!
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MadisonPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• University Heights
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4.5

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88 restaurants available nearby

1. Gravity Heights Mission Valley

2. King's Fish House - Mission Valley

3. Puesto at the Headquarters

4. Madison

5. Kettner Exchange

6. Herb & Wood

7. Mister A's

8. Coasterra

9. Great Maple San Diego

10. The Prado at Balboa Park

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