Looking for outdoor patios in San Diego, CA? We've tracked 353 outdoor patios. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a San Diego itinerary around them.
Our highest-rated outdoor patios in San Diego
Ranked by visitor ratings and reviews
We track 353 restaurants and bars with real outdoor seating in San Diego, CA. top-rated picks is one of the most-visited. Shaded patios book up fast on warm evenings — reserve when you can, and check whether they take walk-ins on the business page.
Many but not all. Patios in CA can legally allow dogs at the operators discretion, and most San Diego patios on this list do — but always check the patio policy or call ahead, especially at upscale spots.
In San Diego, CA, patio season typically runs from early spring through late fall. Heat lamps and umbrellas extend it on both ends. The busiest patio windows are weekend brunches and weekday happy hours when the weather cooperates.
About half of the 353 spots on this list take patio reservations specifically; the rest are first-come, first-served. The reservation policy is noted on each business page along with phone number and direct booking links.
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