Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Park

71 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Forchetta

4.6

Exceptional(870)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 75 times today

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

2. KINDRED

4.7

Exceptional(216)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Park

Booked 29 times today

Equal parts evil lair and Victorian cocktail salon, KINDRED has transfixed and beguiledall who step into its portal, with whimsical eccentricity, world class vegan dishes, and ambitiously inventive cocktails.Since opening its doors in late 2015 in the enchanting neighborhood of South Park, SanDiego, KINDRED has garnered recognition which transcends its plant-based credo,heralded as one of the city's premier dining institutions. It has been named EATER SanDiego's and San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Of The Year, topped Zagat San Diego'sMost Important Restaurant Openings, and earned an Orchid Award for interiordesign from the San Diego Architectural Foundation. KINDRED was also named within the Food Network's list of the best vegan restaurants in the country, was voted the Best Vegan Bar in the U.S. by VegNews magazine, and received regional honors from the Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation for Best Restaurant Bar in the West.

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3. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3516)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

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4. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2518)

Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 97 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

5. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1376)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 75 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

6. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8716)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 101 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

7. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6504)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 101 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

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8. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(7932)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 54 times today

Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

9. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3036)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 55 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

10. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7620)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 124 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

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Sarah
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
It was my birthday and we had the best time! The wine came out quickly along with all the appetizers. Everything was fresh and large portions. We made multiple waiters come and check on us throughout the evening. The location is half inside and half outside but even if you're outside you're under a HUGE heater. So don't be afraid you'll be cold. This is one of my favorite restaurant to celebrate
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Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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4.6
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Ricci
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
First time here - recommended by guy at the airport. Food was amazing as was the service and ambience. Definitely a must go place in San Diego.
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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Jennifer
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food exceeded our expectations! The flavors were unique and the cocktails fantastic.
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Puesto at the HeadquartersPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.6
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Natalia
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were helped immediately, but there was not a lot of people today. Chose outside seating and they have many umbrellas on the outside to cover the sun but not disturbing the view. The food was really good. Only thing I wish was that the rotisserie chicken my table got was really warm. It was a bit on the cold side. Other than that it was great. I tried the strawberry and kiwi cocktail, didn’t disappoint either.
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The Henry - CoronadoPrice: Moderate• American• Coronado
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4.8
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Elizabeth
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
Amazing food & atmosphere! Loved it so much we went two nights in a row before flying home to the U.K! Thank you Kindred💚
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KINDREDPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• South Park
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4.7

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71 restaurants available nearby

1. Buona Forchetta

2. KINDRED

3. Puesto at the Headquarters

4. The Henry - Coronado

5. Kettner Exchange

6. Mister A's

7. Herb & Wood

8. The Prado at Balboa Park

9. Madison

10. Coasterra

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