Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Belmont

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BurlingameHalf Moon BayMenlo ParkPalo AltoPortola ValleyRedwood City

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45 restaurants available nearby

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1. Waterside Grill + Lounge

4.0

Excellent(128)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Redwood City

Booked 1 time today

Join us for a relaxing and memorable experience at Waterside Grill + Lounge. Our locally inspired seasonal menu, creative cocktail offerings, global plates and unmatched hospitality on the San Francisco waterfront provide the recipe for a great meal. With an innovative culinary and mixology team ready to cater to your every need, you’ll easily see why we are the premier destination in Redwood Shores. Our large outdoor terrace provides for unmatched al fresco bar and restaurant experience. Whether you are here for business or pleasure, we welcome you to our table.

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2. Pausa Bar & Cookery

4.7

Exceptional(1882)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Mateo

Booked 49 times today

Pausa, a bar and cookery in San Mateo, calls for guests to take a recess from life and enjoy a dining experience that transports them to a place of leisure. With a strong focus on modern Italian, our menu will consist of house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza, wood-fired grill, and house-cured meats. Our friendly and knowledgeable team will ensure your pause is a memorable one.We are now taking reservations for our patio tables, bar, and indoor tables. As we practice social distancing with our new limited floor plan, we ask that you and your guests limit your dining to 2 hours to accommodate all reservations.When checking table availability, if outdoor seating is not an option to select, then your reservation will be for an indoor table as the outdoor may be booked. Thank you for understanding.

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3. Izzy's on the Peninsula

4.2

Awesome(1379)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • San Carlos

Booked 9 times today

A Bay Area Tradition Since 1987...Izzy’s on the Peninsula is a second-generation, family-owned dining destination that has become a beloved neighborhood establishment since its flagship location opened in 1987.Izzy’s dynamic menu celebrates traditional steakhouse fare, featuring fresh interpretations of the classics. You'll find a selection of steaks & chops, local seafood, regional wines, and inventive cocktails.Fresh off of a year-long renovation, Izzy's showcases a new design inspired by our rich history; along with additional private dining spaces, a reimagined bar & lounge space, and a brand new garden for outdoor dining.

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4. Flores - San Mateo

4.4

Awesome(122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • San Mateo

Booked 16 times today

Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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5. Domenico Winery & Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(775)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • San Carlos

Booked 7 times today

Domenico Winery is a family owned and operated boutique winery located in San Carlos, California. We specialize in Italian varietals and have been making award-winning wine for more than 20 years. Our vineyard is located in the Sierra Foothills in Amador County, California, where our two estate wines, Syrah and Primitivo, are grown. Join us for wine tastings, lunch or dinner at our Osteria, public events, and private celebrations - we are the SF Peninsula's premiere private events venue! Visit Domenico Winery for our new restaurant: the Osteria at Domenico Winery. We're serving up cicchetti (Italian small plates), pizza, our award-winning wine, and more social dishes.

6. Donato Enoteca

4.6

Exceptional(2833)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Redwood City

Booked 6 times today

Set in the heart of downtown Redwood City, Donato Enoteca offers true and honest contemporary Italian cuisine from Executive Chef Donato Scotti that changes weekly determined by the freshest available seasonal produce. Homemade pastas, wood-burning oven pizzas, meat and fish courses are available, executed in an authentic yet modern way. The menu spans every region of Italy and incorporates artisanal products, such as fresh imported burrata, prosciutto, grappa and olive oil. Other in-house specialties include sausages, mostarda and lamb prosciutto. The wine list focuses on smaller-production boutique wineries from Italy, California and France.

7. West Park Bistro

4.2

Awesome(710)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • San Carlos

Booked 9 times today

West Park Bistro is nestled in the heart of downtown San Carlos & is built on the principle of solely using fresh local produce. The newly-founded establishment boasts an award winning wine collection designed to compliment a contemporary menu, exclusively using the most satisfactory hand cuts of meat & seafood. Chef James's vision encompasses a genre of cuisine that endorses the most sophisticated form of dining. The warm atmosphere & quaint design supplies the ideal destination for brunch, lunch or dinner. The grand Wine Cellar is quintessential for corporate or private events.

8. The Cask Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • San Carlos

Booked 2 times today

Cozy and intimate, welcoming and friendly, elegant selection of cheeses, fish, pastas, charcuterie and wine, CASK is all about wine!!! In downtown San Carlos, the Cask Wine and Cheese Bar offers a enjoyable wine and food experience.

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9. The Barrel Bistro & Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(397)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • San Mateo

Booked 17 times today

The Barrel Bistro and Wine Bar welcomes everyone with selective wines selection and many pairings superbly with a wide variety of cuisine. With selective cheeses and charcutiers, hundreds of different wines, seafood,and meats.The Barrel Bistro&Wine Bar attracts colleagues for a drink after work, business dinners, a quick bite or drink before a show, late night revelers, families for Sunday brunch and more.

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10. 888 Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(626)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • San Carlos

Booked 3 times today

If you’ve ever enjoyed the 888 dining experience, you know it’s not like your average Bay Area Italian restaurant. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Carlos, 888 Ristorante Italiano brings authentic flavors of Italy to Laurel Street. 888 was created from a passion for Italian cuisine that’s deep-rooted in the Maddalena family. Owner Vince Maddalena and Chef Raul learned their craft through growing up in the restaurant industry. Specifically, Maddalena’s, owned by Vince’s dad for over 30 years in Palo Alto. When Vince’s dad closed shop, Vince knew he wanted to continue sharing his passion for food with the public. And so 888 was born! When it comes to cooking, we never take shortcuts. Almost all of our menu is made in-house and we keep things fresh by changing our dishes as seasons come and go. Enjoy our intimate dining experience with a significant other, family and friends or just let us know if you have a large group and we would be happy to accommodate. Your host, Vincenzo Maddalena, would like to welcome you to his restaurant for a unique dining experience of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon Appetito!

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ALICEVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •22 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was good; however, it took a bit longer for our food to arrive. We sat outside because they had a DJ inside, and the music was too loud. We tried the half price deal for pizza kits since it was a Sunday and that was a pretty good value, and pizzas were great.
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Domenico Winery & OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Carlos
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4.7
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AlinaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious food, great service and atmosphere! Cannot wait to come back.
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Pausa Bar & CookeryPrice: Expensive• Italian• San Mateo
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4.7
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Tom
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
On our way home from LA. Found it on open table so we went there. More than pleasantly surprised. We would consider going back just for the food.
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Izzy's on the PeninsulaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Carlos
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4.2
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EileenVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •30 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My family and I visited on a Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. They had a limited menu but it was perfect for our visit. Everything we ordered was delicious - pork belly buns, fish tacos, brussels sprouts. We met the catering manager Gemielle and she was super helpful and friendly. We will be returning to dine again.
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Waterside Grill + LoungePrice: Moderate• Global, International• Redwood City
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4
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Karen
San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Everything was excellent. Every time we go ... not just a hit and miss... excellent every time!
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Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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4.4

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