Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in West End London

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in West End London? 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!

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (2677)

£41 and over

Seafood

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Nestled on Swallow Street, Mayfair, Bentley's epitomises timeless elegance with a century-long tradition of celebrating Champagne and Oysters. Still shucking over 1000 oysters a day, Chef Richard Corrigan has led Bentley's since 2005, curating a menu that pays homage to its heritage with a diverse selection of oysters, wild seafood, and premium cuts sourced from the British & Irish Isles.

Bentley's stands as an iconic London restaurant restored in 2005 under Corrigan's visionary leadership. The acclaimed venue offers a warm, friendly ambiance with linen-clad tables, wooden floors, an enviable art collection and a heated terrace.

Explore our four exclusive private dining options, from The Crustacea accommodating up to 14 guests, while the Swallow Street Rooms, with a private bar and street entrance, host events for up to 60. Experience Bentley's, where history, gastronomy, and hospitality converge for an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

donna

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

This is my second dining experience in a month. All boxes ticked re service, ambience, food, drinks. I would highly recommend especially if you are a seafood and fish lover. It is a tad pricey but there is a great set menu before 6pm. The food is delicious and service excellent.

JW Steakhouse London at Grosvenor House

4.6

4.6 (1954)

£26 to £40

Steak

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Driven by a deep-rooted passion for all-American steakhouse dishes, JW Steakhouse boasts hearty prime USDA beef, steakhouse classics, over 500 bountiful bourbons and one signature cheesecake.

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lucy

Dined on May 30, 2025

staff were professional, attentive and very helpful. they came with a board of different steak cuts and explained each one in detail which was helpful for my friend who was trying steak for the first time! everything tasted great and they made me a virgin cocktail of my choice. the room is large so ambiance is hard to create but it was good vibes all round! ill definitely be returning.

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Popular dish

Porterhouse T-Bone

Steak and Company Leicester Square

4.6

4.6 (1626)

£26 to £40

Steakhouse

Charing Cross

About the restaurant

At the OpenTable Diner's Choice award-winning Steak and Company, quality is at the heart of everything we do. We take immense pride in our farm-to-fork ingredients, brasserie-style dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and an exceptional wine selection curated by a Master of Wine.

Our steaks are second to none, carefully handpicked by our master butchers to ensure the finest cuts. Staying true to our core values, Steak and Company is #ACutAboveTheRest—serving premium-quality meats, vineyard-sourced wines, and exceptional service in the heart of London.

Whether you're in Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, or Gloucester Road, we welcome walk-ins at all locations. Outdoor terrace seating is available at every branch except Gloucester Road. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience, perfect for any occasion!

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Joshua

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and very attentive service. Had a great time. Thank you.

Condesa

4.6

4.6 (81)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Regularly attracting diners from all four corners of London, Condesa in Covent Garden is a Spanish- and Mexican-inspired tapas bar with real character. Perfectly located on Maiden Lane, Condesa’s eclectic food menu is bursting with fresh ingredients. From pork belly tacos and octopus ceviche to a fine selection of cheeses and cured meats, Condesa’s food is always of the highest quality. Drinks are also a big deal at this venue, with fine wines and mezcal-based cocktails to the fore. A perfect setting for an intimate dinner with a partner or a well-earned weekend feast with friends, Condesa’s vibrant atmosphere is sure to cast a spell on you. Popular for all the right reasons, reserving a table at Condesa today might just be the best decision you make all week.

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michaelVIP

Dined on May 23, 2025

Food and wine great as always. The service is always outstanding and very welcoming.

The MAINE Mayfair

4.6

4.6 (43)

£41 and over

American

Mayfair

About the restaurant

The MAINE is a New England Brasserie with five distinct rooms, split across three floors of a converted Georgian Townhouse in the heart of Mayfair. Each room offers a unique experience, whether you are after long lunches in the outdoor garden Terrace, intimate candle-lit dinners in the vaulted Tavern, dinner and entertainment in the Brasserie or you are hosting a private event in the Drawing Room, The MAINE delivers an experience you will not soon forget. The menu boasts a range of shellfish to snails, fresh fish to bespoke steak cuts and variety of pasta, vegetarian and vegan dishes for the most diverse and discerning clientele.

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ToddVIP

Dined on May 23, 2025

What another incredible experience! We loved being able to introduce friends from the US for the first time! It is on our itinerary every time we visit London!

Benihana Covent Garden

4.6

4.6 (87)

£26 to £40

Japanese

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

The best Teppanyaki London has ever seen. Our Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant has been pioneering new and exciting guest experiences since we opened our doors in 1964. Every visit is a unique and immersive dining experience – we are a restaurant that cooks in front you. Discover our range of delicious dining collections.

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Neeti

Dined 5 days ago

Had the best time. Great food, super fun hibachi experience.

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Experience

£29.50 Monthly Special

The Italian Greyhound

4.4

4.4 (1256)

£26 to £40

Italian

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Marylebone’s new bar and dining room. Our menus celebrate casual Italian dining and drinking, paying homage to the neighbourhood bars or ‘bacaros’ of Italy. You’re welcome all day.

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Sinclair

Dined on Apr 6, 2025

Great Sunday lunch! Amazing staff in a beautiful restaurant.

Amano Rooftop Bar

4.4

4.4 (122)

£26 to £40

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Aldwych

About the restaurant

AMANO Rooftop Bar is located on the 7th floor and is the highlight of the AMANO Covent Garden. A rooftop bar with outdoor terrace and spectacular views of the London Eye, the Shard & the Shell Mex House, is the perfect spot to finish the day with a drink, while the house DJ spins tunes as you soak up the spectacular panoramic views of London. Choose from an international menu of wines, Champagnes, a selection of cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. With a total capacity of up to 124 guests inside and outside. The rooftop is available for exclusive hire.

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Alessandro

Dined 7 days ago

Very accommodating stuff and really good cocktails. Great experience!

Dehesa

4.3

4.3 (114)

£41 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Soho

About the restaurant

Dehesa is a charcuterie and tapas bar inspired by the cuisine of Spain and Italy. Dehesa opened in January 2008 and is the sister restaurant to Salt Yard in Fitzrovia, Opera Tavern in Covent Garden and Ember Yard in Soho, offering sharing dishes served in a relaxed environment.
The restaurant is named after the Dehesa- a unique woodland area in Spain which is home to the black-footed Ibérico pigs – said to produce the best Jamon in the world. This reflects our commitment to quality and provenance and our dedication to carefully sourced products.
For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

Top review

Mirabel

Dined 5 days ago

We had the most wonderful meal at Dehesa – a gem of a Spanish tapas restaurant tucked away just off Carnaby Street. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was relaxed yet sophisticated; just the right balance of buzz and intimacy. We opted for the tasting menu, which I highly recommend if you want to experience the full range of what Dehesa does best. What really elevated the experience was the service from Pedro. He guided us through the menu with genuine passion for the food and wine, offering brilliant recommendations and a warm, personal touch that made the whole night feel special. Can’t wait to return!

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Experience

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Côte Brasserie - St Christopher's Place

4.3

4.3 (150)

£25 and under

French

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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samanthaVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Lovely evening. Good food and friendly staff. Would recommend

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Experience

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Experience

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Experience

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