Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Outer Mission

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AlamedaChinatownCole ValleyCow HollowDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / Embarcadero

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1. Firefly Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3129)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Noe Valley

Booked 24 times today

We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there. Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.

2. Waterbar

4.7

Exceptional(11407)

$$$$

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 104 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.Please note, we only accept reservations 30 days in advance.

3. La Ciccia

4.8

Exceptional(2676)

$$$$

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 21 times today

We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining. - San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.

4. Zazie

4.8

Exceptional(1173)

$$$$

• French • Cole Valley

Booked 24 times today

Zazie is a neighborhood French bistro in Cole Valley specializing in the country cooking of Southern France. The well heated garden patio has a louvered roof, and is a delightful place to enjoy a casual, relaxed meal with friends and family. Our menu is seasonal, featuring slow braised rabbit, cassoulet, grilled fresh fish, and a variety of vegetarian options. Zazie invites dog lovers to bring their pup to dinner on the heated, covered patio on Monday nights and take $10 off any bottle of wine on our list. Tuesday nights are no corkage nights; bring as many bottles as you can gracefully handle! We are famous for our American style brunch seven days/ week as well, although reservations are not accepted for brunch. Zazie is proudly Tip Free! Our menu prices include a living wage, profit sharing, and full benefits for ALL our hard working staff.

5. 54 Mint

4.6

Exceptional(3544)

$$$$

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 17 times today

54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

6. Dirty Habit

4.4

Awesome(848)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 13 times today

Our bar-centric concept plays host to a vivid social scene and creative craft cocktail menu with an emphasis on rare brown spirits. In a prime location perched five floors above the streets of the developing high-tech start-up epicenter in SOMA, Dirty Habit serves as an intimate hideaway for locals seeking inventive offerings and a sociable dining atmosphere, both inside the restaurant and on the spacious, heated outdoor dining room.

7. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2819)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 35 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

8. Chouquet's

4.7

Exceptional(1855)

$$$$

• French • Pacific Heights

Booked 41 times today

A couple enjoying each others company tucked into a banquette late in the evening…a group of girlfriends people-watching from the sidewalk tables over brunch…two neighbors stopping by to grab lunch at the bar. These people all have one thing in common as they enjoy a meal here on Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights- Chouquet's. Whether inside our dining room or outside under the heated protection of our large awning, diners come to Chouquet’s to enjoy fresh, seasonal French bistro fare in a casual yet refined environment. Join us for lunch, brunch, or dinner and let us satisfy you with signature dishes such as our boeuf bourguignon, duck confit, onion soup or with bistro classics such as steak frites, moules marinière, and our famous crème brûlée for dessert. To complement your meal, we offer over 20 wines by the glass from our eclectic wine list of smaller producers.

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9. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1796)

$$$$

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 67 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

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10. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3879)

$$$$

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 92 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

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JanetGold
San Francisco Bay Area •48 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and service. Easy to have a conversation at your table. Very relaxed atmosphere and creative food.
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Firefly Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Noe Valley
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4.9
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Wendy
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It's great to sit outside even on a cooler day. I had the french onion soup and it was delicious. I eat french fries off my dining mate's plate which I should have ordered along with my soup. The service is great and I enjoy coming back to this charming restaurant time and time again!
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Chouquet's$$$$• French• Pacific Heights
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4.7
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Paul
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2026
Food was fabulous. Service was great. Views of the bay too.
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Harborview Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5
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Martha
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 22, 2026
Everyone we interacted with was just delightful. And the food, the space and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend!!
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54 Mint$$$$• Italian• SOMA
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4.6
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AngelaGold
Baltimore / Maryland •27 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2026
I've never been to a restaurant where I felt like there was no service even when you flagged the waitress down. I think they were understaffed, but you could tell she was flustered. The Shishito peppers and cloud bread were to die for. Their version of the crème brûlée was light and tasty, especially for someone who doesn't usually eat desserts. I would highly recommend getting that.
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Dirty Habit$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4

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