Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Peninsula

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Vino Locale - Palo Alto

4.8

4.8 (114)

$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

Mondee

Dined 5 days ago

Great place to get together with friends, enjoy the peaceful & beautiful ambiance with nice live music, great food with variety & also good variety of drinks, and friendly & good service. Both good selection of wines, beers, and non alcoholic drinks. We always look forward to getting together there. I love their new Frose’ - very refreshing, and yummy.

Jin Sho

4.7

4.7 (74)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Feast on artfully prepared Japanese cuisine at Jin Sho. Its contemporary setting features an open kitchen and sushi bar for guests to watch the skillful chefs prepare their meals. Jin Sho owners and Executive Chefs Ichiro Takahashi and Noriomi Kaneko bring a fusion of flavor to creative dishes using fresh, quality ingredients.

Guests can start their dining experience with a Yellowtail Jalapeño or Miso Black Cod Appetizer marinated for 3 days. They can then enjoy an entrée of an array of seasonal fish or enjoy a higher quality of common nigiri such as Blue Fin Tuna from Japan. We are excited to serve you many different kinds of fish beyond what you may find at other establishments. The chefs work tirelessly with distributors to bring the best and most unique fish & sake.

Established in 2007, Jin Sho has reviews in San Francisco Magazine and San Jose Mercury News. Prior to opening JIN SHO, the chefs mastered their craft at Nobu NY.

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RaminVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

The food was outstanding in quality & taste. We had sushi as well a grilled entree. The service was excellent. There are comfortable tables outdoors with the heaters and also indoors.

Sushi Roku - Palo Alto

4.7

4.7 (64)

$30 and under

Sushi

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Sushi Roku is revolutionizing the culinary scene. A Japanese sushi concept new to Palo Alto, unites the elements of inventive fusion dishes, hip ambiance and trendy cocktails while offering unparalleled hospitality.

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MarcelVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Always consistent and nice. Service is excellent. The brussels sprout chips are amazing. Rolls are very good. Price is on the high side.

Nomadic Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (8)

$30 and under

Turkish

Redwood City

About the restaurant

Nomadic Kitchen is the newest addition to the downtown Redwood City dining scene. Chef Hasan has over 30 years experience in the food and hospitality industry. The restaurant has a strong focus on providing truly authentic Turkish cuisine. Everything is prepared from scratch down to the pita bread which is cooked to order. Some unique ingredients include sumac, isot (late harvet pepper, pomegranate molasses, Maras Aleppe pepper and dried eggplant. These ingredients along with traditional recipesa low Nomadic Kitchen to provide a truly unique dining experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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RobinVIP

Dined on May 17, 2025

We LOVE Nomadic kitchen! What a great addition to Redwood City. The mezze platter is a must - their tzatziki is the best anywhere! We finally had a large enough group Friday night we were able to get the largest sampler platter. And the bread - OMG what a dream! Turks live for their bread, and their is amazing. We've never been dissapointed in anything we've tried here, it's all fabulous, just like the welcoming staff! Don't skip dessert - they are homemade and worth every calorie!

Amber India - Los Altos

4.6

4.6 (736)

$30 and under

Indian

Los Altos

About the restaurant

At Amber India in Los Altos, we proudly offer an authentic North Indian dining experience that celebrates tradition. Our menu features beloved Mughlai dishes like butter chicken, biryanis, and flavorful tandoori platters, each prepared with care using classic techniques and spices. Whether you're vegetarian or enjoy meat, there's something for everyone to savor.

We aim to create a warm, welcoming space where guests feel at home. With spacious indoor seating and a tranquil outdoor patio, Amber India is perfect for casual meals or special occasions. We also offer private event hosting, with a banquet room that accommodates up to 175 guests, making us a great choice for weddings, parties, or business events.

For over 20 years, we've been a proud part of the Los Altos community, serving up rich flavors and heartfelt hospitality. Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or our weekend brunch, we invite you to experience the food and warmth that have made Amber India a local favorite.

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InnieVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

The menu has changed since I dined here a few years ago. I am not too fond of the new menu because my favorites such as the Goa fish curry, mushroom curry, fish pakora have been removed. Samosas are still good. I don't think.I will go back if the menu stays this way, considering the fact that this is one of the more expensive Indian restaurants.

Angelicas

4.6

4.6 (777)

$30 and under

Latin American

Redwood City

About the restaurant

Angelicas is a family-operated business and is located in the historic district of downtown Redwood City, come visit us Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, or weekend brunch. Our Executive Chef Angelica, offers a unique style of California cuisine with Latin Flair. Dishes are vibrant and full of flavor. We offer cozy indoor and outdoor seating.

Happy Hour: 4pm-6pm, Tuesday to Friday.

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LaurieVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

The place was fabulous and a must for anyone. The food was spot on and our servers gave fabulous suggestions. The ambience was beautiful and quiet enough for our group to have conversations. Will definitely add on our return list.

Pizzeria Delfina Palo Alto

4.6

4.6 (509)

$30 and under

Italian

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Inspired by the best pizza of New York City and Naples, Italy.

In 2005, Annie and Craig Stoll annexed the space next door to their James Beard Award winning Delfina restaurant fulfilling a long time dream of bringing Neapolitan-inspired pizzas to San Francisco. The 600 square foot space was an instant neighborhood hotspot, and Pizzeria Delfina became the ""darling of the San Francisco food scene"" opening a second location in 2008 to popular demand.

In 2014, Annie and Craig expanded into the Peninsula with Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto.

This energetic, farmers-to-table restaurant serves up Neapolitan-inspired pizza complemented by a daily-changing roster of seasonal antipasti, piatti (small entrees), beer, wine and more. A family-owned business, Pizzeria Delfina is a neighborhood establishment through and through that continues to bring people together around fresh, handmade, delicious food in a warm, casual atmosphere.

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Laure

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service, lovely patio, thank you!

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The Refuge - San Mateo

4.6

4.6 (132)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

San Mateo

About the restaurant

As featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, The REFUGE specializes in hand-carved, ultra tender, boldly flavored navel pastrami which is sending shockwaves throughout the gastronomic consciousness of patrons who call it “the greatest this planet will see in some time.” The REFUGE boasts the world’s best Belgian and Craft Beer on draught (24 in San Mateo) in the Bay Area, with many more by bottle.

Since 2008, the REFUGE has been providing protection for many East Coast street food classics especially the hand-carved navel pastrami. But wait, just for good measure, we grind our own blend of hamburger on a daily basis as well as procure our own Ribeye Blend for our Authentic CheeseSteaks.

We also offer honest Old World wine, dazzling salads and eclectic appetizers. Casual connoisseurs unite! This place is the real deal. Whether it’s a quick lunch, a raging evening, a private event, take-out or delivery, the REFUGE experience is unlike any other place at any one time.

Top review

BrianVIP

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Truly the best pastrami I've had anywhere in the world. Couple that with great Belgian beers, excellent service, and what more could a person ask for? Outstanding!

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Giorgio's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - Mountain View

4.6

4.6 (53)

$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

SteveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Started with steamed clams appetizer it needed more garlic and more clams , less lemon. I had chicken Marsala and enjoyed it. Wife had baked salmon with fettuccini with a white sauce. She enjoyed it as the salmon was not overcooked. Dessert was chocolate molten cake and I must have gotten all of the melted chocolate while she got none. Ambiance indoors is bright and quiet. Service is prompt and courteous. We took left overs home so good value.

Oak + Violet - Park James Hotel

4.3

4.3 (856)

$31 to $50

Californian

Menlo Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Oak + Violet where the vibrant spirit of California's Culinary creativity meets the craft cuisine. Tucked away in the heart of Menlo Park.
From farm-fresh salads bursting with seasonal produce to succulent seafood caught.
And let's not forget about the drinks! Our carefully curated selection of local wines, craft beers, and artisanal cocktails reflects the innovative spirit of California's beverage scene.
Oak + Violet is a gathering place where friends and foodies come together to celebrate the flavors, the culture, and the community that make California so special.

Come and Enjoy the Oak + Violet Experience

Top review

Napaone

Dined 1 day ago

It is always nice to have dinner outdoors. Not only the ambience but the food and service were great. The new menu it’s outstanding. Will defensively come back for dinner. So exited to try the new bar and lounge menu.

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