
These 12 San Francisco restaurants ace outdoor dining

by Becky Duffett
Updated May 30, 2024
Outdoor dining flies any time of year around San Francisco—provided you bring a jacket. So grab an extra layer and take advantage of these top-tier alfresco setups.
An enormous courtyard at a New American restaurant transforms with the seasons. A beloved dim sum spot also serves sweeping Bay Bridge vistas. Fire pits, city views, and shareable snacks from an acclaimed chef dazzle at a triangular rooftop.
These places show off Golden Gate City’s most scenic side. Read on for a guide to 12 San Francisco restaurants that nail outdoor dining.
4.6 (11164)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Financial District / Embarcadero
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Mark
Dined 4 days ago
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Mark
Dined 4 days ago
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richardVIP
Dined 2 days ago
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4.4 (696)
$31 to $50
Californian
Financial District / Embarcadero
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Heather
Dined on May 29, 2025
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Heather
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4.6 (1664)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Financial District / Embarcadero
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Larry
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
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Larry
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
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RebeccaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
4.5 (1580)
$31 to $50
Chinese
Financial District / Embarcadero
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RoseVIP
Dined 7 days ago
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RoseVIP
Dined 7 days ago
4.8 (8688)
$31 to $50
Peruvian
Financial District / Embarcadero
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Dined 1 day ago
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AlejandraVIP
Dined 1 day ago
4.6 (11286)
$50 and over
Vegetarian / Vegan
Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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WayneVIP
Dined 4 days ago
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WayneVIP
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4.5 (1420)
$30 and under
Californian
Downtown / Union Square
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Gerald
Dined 2 days ago
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Gerald
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Rosanna
Dined 1 day ago
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