Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Marina Bar and Grill

5.0

5 (44)

$30 and under

American

Discovery Bay

About the restaurant

Marina Bar and Grill is a trendy, casual restaurant and bar situated in Discovery Bay.
We take pride in serving community favorites with exceptional service and a friendly smile.
Our prime location at Discovery Bay Marina offers stunning waterfront views for you to enjoy along with your delicious meal and refreshing drink.
In addition to our extensive take-out menu, we also host parties, events, and all special occasions.
We invite you to come and enjoy an unforgettable time with us!

Top review

Monica

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Always a great place to hang out with friends! Love Rich and Vanitha!

Vino Locale - Palo Alto

4.8

4.8 (105)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vino Locale serving downtown Palo Alto since 2005!
The only Wine Garden & Kitchen in downtown Palo Alto with Nightly Live Music in the back garden!

Check music schedule on our website www.vinolocale.org
Join us for Dinner, Wine and live music in the Vino Garden!
Dog Friendly Patio

Happy Hour (Tue-Sat) 3:00-5:30
Great wines from California and around the world
Wine flights with cheese pairings
Craft beers on tap & beer flights
Nuts and olive flights
Cheese & Charcuterie boards
Extensive Tapas Menu
Dinner Menu

Top review

Chris

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Wonderful cosy outdoor space with live music, great food and drink. Perfect date night

Tacolicious - Marina

4.7

4.7 (51)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and private rooms and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

Questions? Please email us at marina_management@tacolicious.com. We reply to emails quickly!

Top review

Kristina

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Loved our dinner experience at Tacolicious. Reese took such great care of us!

Firehouse No. 1 Gastropub

4.7

4.7 (579)

$30 and under

American

San Jose

About the restaurant

Gastropub noun\ˈga-strō-ˌpəb\ : a pub, bar, or tavern that offers exceptional food in a casual and comfortable environment.

From succulent pork belly sliders to house made paté on our charcuterie plate and an incredible house-made burger - this is not typical bar food. Paired with hand-made cocktails, exclusive craft beers, and superb wines - Firehouse No. 1 Gastropub offers an experience unlike any other bar. Located in downtown San Jose in San Pedro Square

For parties over 10 please email Dale@firehouse1.com

Top review

RonVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service high quality food. Will definitely return.

Giorgio's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - Mountain View

4.7

4.7 (30)

$30 and under

Italian

Mountain View

About the restaurant

In 1959, Frank and Tina D'Ambrosio decided to start a new restaurant venture along with their "Paisans" Mario and Enza Volpe, after Frank had much success with his first restaurant, the original "Frankie, Johnnie, and Luigi Too! In Mountain View, CA. Named after a good friend of theirs, they opened the original "Giorgio's" in the Foxworthy Shopping Center in San Jose, CA. One year later, cousins Anthony and Louise Dambruoso, affectionately known to the family as "Sash and Lou", took control of the restaurant and ran it for the next eight years. Pictures and paintings of these folks still grace the walls of the establishment today. In 1968, Frank's four sons assumed control of the restaurant and still own and operate it to this day. In 1997 they opened a second location in Milpitas, CA, in 2023 another in Morgan Hill and now back in Mountain View, where they still offer the highest standard of quality food, service, and value to their customers. Bon Appetit!!

Top review

Jeanne

Dined 3 days ago

We were very happy to see Giorgio (formally FJ&L) back. If you were looking for that old style Italian restaurant….gone, but with the new look, we liked the atmosphere. We sat in one of their end tables indoors with one side was a booth, very comfortable. All the tables were filled and because we sat at the end, we thought the noise level was fine. We were a party of 3 with reservations at 6:45. Parking was easy. The pizza is still as delicious as we remembered. We customed ordered a small pizza: sausage, mushrooms, onions, & green peppers. There were plenty of fresh toppings with a nice Sicilian crust. For one of the entrees, one guest ordered shrimp scampi which was delicious and nicely plated. It was nice to dip your garlic roll in the sauce. The clam spaghetti was not edible. They were tiny clams that tasted like they were from a can over sea even though there was a few clams that were in the shell. The guest chose the wine broth which seemed tasteless. It needed more garlic and flavor, maybe fresh chopped Italian parsley. Recipe needs to be reinvented maybe with fresh Manila clams. We have had many clam vongole and this was probably the worst. Overall, we enjoyed two out of the three meals. It was nice that our waiter comped the clam spaghetti. However, we were a little taken when he mentioned that this dish has never had a complaint. (It’s best nothing said then throwing the ball back to our court.)What were we supposed to say?!? We would definitely come back to try the other dishes and the wonderfully delicious pizzas. We were sad to see that our old favorites like the veal and the chicken farfalle wasn’t on the menu any more. But maybe in the future. Enjoy!

The Red Window

4.6

4.6 (68)

$30 and under

Modern European

North Beach

About the restaurant

The Red Window that offers dinner, brunch, a Cocktail bar and an event space. Its menu is marked by innovation and intentionality, bringing a touch of modern European cuisine blends the vibrant flavors of Spanish tapas, the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, and the boldness of American culinary influences into a captivating dining experience to the San Francisco dining scene. The Red Window is distinguished by its remarkable Art and Décor, all meticulously crafted by the diligent work of local artists and designers. At the Red Window, dining is an immersive and positive experience that transcends the food on the plate. Whether indulging in brunch or dinner, guests are guaranteed an unparalleled and enjoyable experience.

Top review

Matthew

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Amazing cocktails and holiday cocktail menu. The short rib was absolutely amazing. Tender with an amazing flavor profile.

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Paradise Beach Grille

4.6

4.6 (43)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Capitola

About the restaurant

Paradise maximizes the beautiful beach location on Monterey Bay with an outdoor patio, views of the historic Venetian condominiums, and the ocean. We also feature an outdoor fireplace perfect for that cozy dinner or wine tasting. We have high top tables in the bar area for drinks or dining, as well as an attractive and spacious dining room. Customers enjoy the various casual venues yet an upscale flair with quality food, beverage, and service.

Top review

TylerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing setting and view! However, we were disappointed with the quality of the food - especially for the price. Would choose to try somewhere else next time.

Tacolicious - Palo Alto

4.5

4.5 (209)

$30 and under

Mexican

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience.

Large party of 12 +? Email us at palo_alto_management@tacolicious.com and we'll fit you in. We have outdoor dining, a great private room and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

Top review

MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Best margaritas anywhere in the Bay Area! Food is delicious and affordable. Servers are super friendly and welcoming. This is a go-to for us on a Friday or Saturday night. Good deals for happy hour if we can make it early enough.

Willow Street Pizza & Taproom - San Jose

4.4

4.4 (273)

$30 and under

American

San Jose

About the restaurant

If no times are available-we have tables set aside for walk-ins.
Call the restaurant for parties larger than 6.

Top review

Tim

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Food is always delicious. Our waitress was wonderful! We’ve had her before and she is always friendly and attentive. We bought gift certificates for family and this is our go to restaurant.

Steins Beer Garden

4.3

4.3 (255)

$30 and under

American

Mountain View

About the restaurant

Steins Beer Garden is a modern American take on the classic German biergarten!
With spacious indoors and dog-friendly patio seating, we proudly feature 31 taps of craft beer, exhilarating craft cocktails, and an excellent variety of American Gourmet Comfort Food from Executive Chef Eduardo Andrade.

Through our Made-From-Scratch house dishes and deep appreciation for the highest quality of ingredients, we always strive to bring forth an exceptional communal dining experience.

See you at the beer garden!

Top review

Kevin

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Nice selection of beer. Good food. Friendly people. Plenty of parking on a busy holiday.

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