Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in North Beach

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1. The Red Window

4.5

Awesome(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • North Beach

Booked 16 times today

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.

2. Acquolina

4.7

Exceptional(500)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 15 times today

In Italian, Acquolina means “mouthwatering” – illustrating what happens when you see a delicious, inviting dish. This phenomenon can only happen when food is made with passion and love. For us, food “is a social matter. ” In turn, Acquolina weds a passion for food with a real respect for the community in which it stands – welcoming a mix of locals and visitors, singles and families, welcoming guests of all ages and lifestyles.At Acquolina, we endeavor to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere where our patrons can revel in the experience of an authentic and “regional” Italian meal. The Tuscan-infused menu is meant to pair with an assortment of wines, with samplings from Italy and California. In the spirit of the Tuscan Trattoria, everything is meant to be authentic – the pasta boiler and the pizza oven came direct from Italy, brought here to guarantee a perfect plate of “al dente” pasta and a perfect slice of thin crust pizza.

A photo of Luisa's Restaurant Wine bar since 1959 restaurant

3. Luisa's Restaurant Wine bar since 1959

4.6

Exceptional(299)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 17 times today

We are open to indoor & outdoor dining as well as delivery and takeout. Follow us:www.luisasrestaurantwinebarsince1959.comThe Most Authentic Italian Food In San Francisco. Luisa's Restaurant Wine Bar is a traditional Italian restaurant located in the heart of the San Francisco North Beach neighborhood. Luisa has combined her family recipes into her menu which includes handmade pastas, thin-crust pizzas, gnocchi, and meatballs. For a real Italian dining experience, you will feel right at home with Luisa's Restaurant.

4. Foreign Cinema

4.8

Exceptional(8976)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 98 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk. For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.

5. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(11164)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 109 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.

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6. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3676)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 54 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.

7. Seven Hills

4.9

Exceptional(2541)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to Seven Hills. We are a rustic neighborhood bistro offering regional Italian food, located in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco. We serve great fresh affordable food. Our emphasis is on homemade pastas. Our wine list is small but extremely well thought out and complements our cooking style. We look forward to taking care of you and your guests. If you can not find what you are looking for online please call us directly at the restaurant. See you soon!

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8. ROOH San Francisco

4.5

Awesome(921)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • SOMA

Booked 25 times today

ROOH is a progressive Indian Table and Bar located in the heart of San Francisco’s burgeoning SoMa district. Meaning soul or spirit, Rooh brings the spirit of India to San Francisco through the restaurant experience. Renowned Executive Chef, Valice Francis, delicately balances rich traditional flavors with fresh local ingredients prepared with modern techniques.

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9. Pizzeria Delfina - Pacific Heights

4.8

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pacific Heights

Booked 12 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.

10. Dirty Habit

4.3

Awesome(845)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.

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richardVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •235 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent meal good service tasty chicken and lamb dishes
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.8
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KovidVIP
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Luisa’s is one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. The dishes were fresh, tasty and delicious. The parma pizza, pasta carbonara with pancetta, and the beef carpaccio were my favorite dishes. Also, nobody could ever go wrong with cannolis or tiramisu cake, which were both incredible. Luisa herself was even at the restaurant monitoring everything and making sure everyone felt welcome and at home. She made the experience even more enjoyable!
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Luisa's Restaurant Wine bar since 1959Price: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.6
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Mark
Asheville / Western North Carolina •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wait staff was superb as was the food and ambience.
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WaterbarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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lindaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The restaurant looks a little funky. We ate outside and were surprised by how very good the food was. We had French Toast and BLT on a croissant. The sandwich came with a Caesar salad which was large and a perfect Caesar which is hard to find. There is music outside of the restaurant in the afternoons which is fun for the restaurant and the neighborhood.
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The Red WindowPrice: Moderate• Modern European• North Beach
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4.5
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Ian
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 18, 2025
Absolutely stunning food and value for money great ambiance
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AcquolinaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Beach
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4.7

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