Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Presidio Heights

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1. Sociale - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(2423)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Presidio Heights

Booked 20 times today

Sociale (say - "SO-SHEE-AH-LAY!") was born in the bistros of Florence and raised here in Presidio heights. Laughter and Italian music are heard floating up from the star-lit, heated patio greeting you from the discreet garden alley below. Families and friends leaving the frenetic pace of the city behind can experience a lighter and decidedly more Italian mood celebrating in our new private dining room, the traditional room or on the patio as the irresistible scents of warm pastas, herb-infused meats, and the sweet honey and nut coated sfingi with vanilla bean gelato shake permeate the surrounding space. Bewitching and eclectic wines from Italy and California complement the weekly changing menus that Chef Julio Mis crafts with joy and delight for our neighborhood friends!

2. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(886)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 99 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

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3. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1447)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 96 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

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4. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3544)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 86 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

5. Foreign Cinema

4.7

Exceptional(8832)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 144 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

6. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10936)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 74 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

7. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2625)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 17 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

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8. Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights

4.8

Exceptional(118)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Heights

Booked 21 times today

Pizzeria Delfina is a pizzeria that combines the pizza culture of Naples, Italy with that of modern New York City. Neapolitan pizza is a very specific type of pizza, as is that of New York City. By combining the best elements of both, Pizzeria Delfina has created a style of pizza that is all its own. James Beard Award winners Annie and Craig Stall created this restaurant as a way to fuse their two favorite locales and flavors.Pizzeria Delfina's pizza recipes include both classic recipes and new interpretations. There is the traditional panna pizza with tomato sauce, cream, basil and shaved parmesan as well as the clam pie with cherrystones, oregano, tomato, pecorino romano and hot peppers.

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9. A16 - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(5038)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 71 times today

Takeout or Delivery available at a16pizza.com from noon to 9 pm.Please note - standard tables are located in our main dining room and covered atrium room. High top tables are in our intimate, cozy wine bar towards the front of the restaurant. You can reserve the chef's counter as well. Walk-in reservations welcome. A16 is a Michelin rated and James Beard Award Winning restaurant bringing the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco. The chic, rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the South of Italy. Executive Chef Yosuke Machida carefully selects local, organic produce and meats to prepare a daily menu specializing in wood oven-fired Neapolitan pizza, braised meatballs, vibrant salads, pasta and local meats and seafood dishes. Owner Shelley Lindgren works closely with a well-versed, hospitable service team to bring one of the SF Bay Area's celebrated wine and food destinations.

10. Altamirano

4.7

Exceptional(81)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 18 times today

NOW OPEN! Altamirano Restaurant & Bar is a new Peruvian restaurant, conveniently located in the NOPA neighborhood of San Francisco. Open the door to a spacious bar that flows seamlessly into the luxe dining room, with the exhibition kitchen in full view. Meander outside to the dynamic outdoor dining courtyard, featuring a fire pit, ample seating, a bar, and a TV to watch your favorite sports teams. Led by a team of culinary and hospitality professionals, service is comfortable yet elevated. Overseen by Chef Carlos Altamirano and led by Chef Eric Chumacero, the menu is a modern take on the flavors of Peru. Bold tastes and unique preparations will delight your senses and pop on your palette. Drinks highlight traditional Peruvian ingredients but with a contemporary twist. We can't wait to welcome you soon!

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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent flavors. Great service Fun environment. Good place for group gathering. Good selection of alcohol and non-alcohol drinks. Expensive for lunch but quality of food/overall experience offers OK value. I will return.
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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LINDSAY
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant is a must if you’re in San Fransisco. The revolving menu keeps it fresh and exciting and all of the food is of high quality and amazing taste. The service was incredible.
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Corey
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We always enjoy Foreign Cinema. They are great about accommodating my wheelchair, the food is fantastic, and the service is always excellent. We love it.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.7
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Helen
San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Lovely ambiance!! I requested ,on Open Table a window view for a table of 10. We got that in a private room. This being a birthday lunch, the privacy was wonderful!!! The food was delicious and served immediately after we were seated! This because we were the first round. Our reservation was 11:00; we were asked if we could vacate the room by 12:30. That was fine since since we were served so quickly (yet courteously). Peking Duck with buns..superb! All other dim sum items outstanding and authentic. Suggestion: If you have a large party of 10 or more, go early!!! The restaurant was bustling with every table occupied by 11:00 that morning!
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Harborview Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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LauraVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Always great. Learned you can have 2 half pasta portions which is great when you can’t decide.
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Sociale - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Presidio Heights
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4.7

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95 restaurants available nearby

1. Sociale - San Francisco

2. Dalida

3. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4. Nopa - San Francisco

5. Foreign Cinema

6. Waterbar

7. Octavia

8. Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights

9. A16 - San Francisco

10. Altamirano

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