In a perfect world, we’d eat every meal outside while looking out at the waves. Oh, and every meal would be lobster. But until we retire to Hawaii (or California or Arizona), we’re just going to gaze at OpenTable’s gorgeous list of the 100 best places to dine alfresco in America. We’ll have the lobster Benedict, please.
The 100 Best Restaurants in America to Eat Outside
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Published Jul 13, 2017
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Acqua (multiple Locations In Mn)
Psst, that’s White Bear Lake, and it’s glorious.
Multiple locations in MN; 651-407-7317 or acqua-restaurants.com
Fi G./Yelp
Adelle’s Fine American Fare (wheaton, Il)
Order the tenderloin filet.
535 W. Liberty Dr., Wheaton, IL; 630-784-8015 or adelles.com
Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar (naples, Fl)
Cue the Otis Redding.
4270 Gulf Shore Blvd N., Naples, FL; 239-649-5552 or baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com
Beachcomber Café (newport Coast, Ca)
Sure beats boardwalk food.
15 Crystal Cove, Newport Coast, CA; 949-376-6900 or thebeachcombercafe.com
Amanda S./Yelp
Bistro 821 (naples, Fl)
It doesn’t get much better than this.
821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL; 239-261-5821 or bistro821.com
Blue Moon Fish Company (fort Lauderdale, Fl)
Oh, and there’s a Sunday buffet brunch.
4405 W. Tradewinds Ave., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL; 954-267-9888 or bluemoonfishco.com
The Boathouse At Sunday Park (midlothian, Va)
Tip: Try the shrimp and pineapple fried-rice bowl.
4602 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, VA; 804-744-2545 or boathouseva.com
Boca (brandon, Fl)
Don’t miss fried chicken night.
11206 Sullivan St., Riverview, FL; 813-330-7997 or bocabrandon.com
Brave New Restaurant (little Rock, Ar)
Come for the view, stay for the blueberry cheesecake.
2300 Cottondale Ln., Ste. 105, Little Rock, AR; 501-663-2677 or bravenewrestaurant.com
Bravo Cucina Italiana (naples, Fl)
This one is a national chain (but don’t expect all the views to be this beautiful).
9110 Strada Pl. #6145, Naples, FL; 239-514-0042 or bravoitalian.com
David R./Yelp
Bridges Restaurant (danville, Ca)
Ever have phyllo-wrapped Brie? Try it here.
44 Church St., Danville, CA; 925-820-7200 or bridgesdanville.com
Jessica C./Yelp
Brio Tuscan Grille (gilbert, Az)
Another national chain (think a more upscale Olive Garden with a super-Instagrammable view).
2150 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, AZ; 480-917-9177 or brioitalian.com
Café Amelie
Café Amelie (new Orleans, La)
Oh so charming.
912 Royal St., New Orleans, LA; 504-412-8965 or cafeamelie.com
Wyatt G./Yelp
Café Berlin (washington, D.c.)
An oasis in the middle of the city.
322 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.; 202-543-7656 or cafeberlin-dc.com
Café and Bar Lurcat Naples/Facebook
Café And Bar Lurcat (naples, Fl)
Yeah, we could get used to this.
494 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL; 239-213-3357 or cafelurcat.com
Café Monarch
Café Monarch (scottsdale, Az)
Oh, and there’s a butterfly garden.
6934 E. First Ave. #102, Scottsdale, AZ; 480-970-7582 or cafemonarch.com
Café Pinot (los Angeles, Ca)
Start with spicy meatballs, then move on to the poutine.
700 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA; 213-239-6500 or patinagroup.com/cafe-pinot
Campiello (naples, Fl)
We’ll just pretend that’s our own private courtyard.
1177 Third St. S., Naples, FL; 239-435-1166 or campiello.damico.com
Cedar Creek Inn
Cedar Creek Inn (san Juan Capistrano, Ca)
Don’t miss the signature coconut cake.
26860 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA; 949-240-2229 or cedarcreekinn.com
Traveler F./Yelp
Columbia Restaurant (multiple Locations In Florida)
Paella with a view.
Multiple locations in Florida; 407-566-1505 or columbiarestaurant.com
Continental Naples
Continental Naples (naples, Fl)
#vacationgoals.
1205 Third St. S., Naples, FL; 239-659-0007 or damicoscontinental.com
Copley’s on Palm Canyon/Facebook
Copley’s On Palm Canyon (palm Springs, Ca)
Just serve us our dinner riiiight here.
621 Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA; 760-327-9555 or copleyspalmsprings.com
Cress on Oak Creek at L’Auberge de Sedona
Cress On Oak Creek At L’auberge De Sedona (sedona, Az)
The very definition of dining under the stars.
301 L’Auberge Ln., Sedona, AZ; 855-905-5745 or lauberge.com/cress
Cucina Rustica (sedona, Az)
You’re practically in Sicily.
7000 AZ-179 #126A, Sedona, AZ; 928-284-3010 or cucinarustica.com
Yelp/Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout At The Yard (phoenix, Az)
It’s like this place was built for Instagram.
5632 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, AZ; 602-680-4040 or culinarydropout.com
Da Vinci Ristorante
Da Vinci Ristorante (marco Island, Fl)
Stop by late for the live music and pizza.
599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL; 239-389-1888 or ristorantedavinci.com
Different Pointe of View
Different Pointe Of View (phoenix, Az)
Mountain views? Check. Comfy chairs? Check.
11111 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, AZ; 602-866-6350 or tapatiocliffshilton.com/different-pointe-of-view
Duke’s Beach House Maui (lahaina, Hi)
This year’s goal: eat brunch under more straw huts.
130 Kai Malina Pkwy., Lahaina, HI; 808-662-2900 or dukesmaui.com
El Chorro Lodge (paradise Valley, Az)
Best of all, you can play bocce while you wait.
5550 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ; 480-948-5170 or elchorro.com
Farm & Table (albuquerque, Nm)
It’s just not a meal outside without twinkle lights.
8917 Fourth St. NW, Albuquerque, NM; 505-503-7124 or farmandtablenm.com
Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar (charleston, Sc)
We’ll take our dinner with a view of the Cooper River, please.
186 Concord St., Charleston, SC; 843-722-8100 or fleetlanding.com
Frida’s Beach House (lahaina, Hi)
Don’t leave without a slice of the magic red velvet flan cake.
187 Front St., Lahaina, HI; 808-661-1287 or fridasmaui.com
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Gaylord’s At Kilohana (lihue, Hi)
That’s a coconut mojito, and it’s every bit as wonderful as it sounds.
3-2087 Kaumualii Hwy., Lihue, HI; 808-245-9593 or gaylordskauai.com
George’s Ocean Terrace
George’s Ocean Terrace (san Diego, Ca)
Now that’s a sunset.
1250 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA; 858-454-4244 or georgesatthecove.com/ocean-terrace
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila (durham, Nc)
Remember what we said about twinkle lights? We rest our case.
604 Fernway Ave. Durham, NC; 919-908-2656 or durham.gonzatacosytequila.com
Beatriz A./Yelp
Café Gratitude (newport Beach, Ca)
Eating organic never felt so good.
1617 Westcliff Dr. #112, Newport Beach, CA; 949-836-8100 or cafegratitude.com
Guppy’s on the Beach/Facebook
Guppy’s On The Beach (indian Rocks Beach, Fl)
This looks like a ceviche-eating spot if we’ve ever seen one.
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, FL; 727-593-2032 or 3bestchefs.com/guppys
Hearth Restaurant And Pub (windsor, Co)
Mimosas on the patio? Don’t mind if we do.
205 1/2 Fourth St., Windsor, CO; 970-460-0193 or hearthrestaurantandpub.com
Hot Tin Roof (key West, Fl)
Watch out for pirates.
0 Duval St., Key West, FL; 305-295-7057 or oceankey.com/key-west-restaurant
The House Brasserie
The House Brasserie (scottsdale, Az)
We’ll spend all summer right here, thanks.
6936 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ; 408-634-1600 or thehousebrasserie.com
Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine and Crafted Cocktails
Jack Dusty Coastal Cuisine And Crafted Cocktails (sarasota, Fl)
Sounds like a rustic fisherman’s spot, but it’s actually part of the Ritz-Carlton.
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr., Sarasota, FL; 941-309-2266 or jackdusty.com
Jake’s (palm Springs, Ca)
Remind us again why we don’t live in Palm Springs?
664 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA; 760-327-4400 or jakespalmsprings.com
Kaluz/Facebook
Kaluz Restaurant (fort Lauderdale, Fl)
Make ours a double.
3300 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL; 954-772-2209 or kaluzrestaurant.com
Kimo’s Maui
Kimo’s Restaurant Maui (lahaina, Hi)
We doubt you have to ask if that tuna’s fresh.
845 Front St. A, Lahaina, HI; 808-661-4811 or kimosmaui.com
La Brasserie Bistro And Bar (la Quinta, Ca)
The prettiest place to eat frites.
78477 CA-111, La Quinta, CA; 760-771-4400 or labrasserielaquinta.com
Amanda H./Yelp
La Quinta Cliffhouse (la Quinta, Ca)
We’d like a mountainside table, please.
78250 Hwy. 111, La Quinta, CA; 760-360-5991 or laquintacliffhouse.com
Laili (santa Cruz, Ca)
Psst, try the apricot chicken flatbread.
101 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA; 831-423-4545 or lailirestaurant.com
Latitudes on Sunset Key
Latitudes On Sunset Key (key West, Fl)
If you’ve ever wanted to eat inside a literal postcard.
245 Front St., Key West, FL; 305-292-5394 or sunsetkeycottages.com/latitudes-restaurant
Lavender Bistro
Lavender Bistro (la Quinta, Ca)
The next best thing to actually dining in the sky.
78073 Cll. Barcelona, La Quinta, CA; 760-564-5353 or lavenderbistro.com
Le Vallauris (palm Springs, Ca)
We don’t know what French-Mediterranean-California food is, but if it’s served in this garden, we’re ready to try it.
385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA; 760-325-5059 or levallauris.com
Little Beast Restaurant
Little Beast Restaurant (los Angeles, Ca)
This cute-as-a-button bungalow isn’t kidding with the backyard.
1496 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 323-341-5899 or littlebeastrestaurant.com
Lon’s at the Hermosa
Lon’s At The Hermosa (paradise Valley, Az)
“Well, we could eat at the mall or we could try that little place in Old Adobe…”
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, AZ; 602-955-8614 or hermosainn.com/lons
Rachel B./Yelp
Marche Bacchus (las Vegas, Nv)
Bob Ross would have loved this place.
2620 Regatta Dr., Las Vegas, NV; 702-804-8008 or marchebacchus.com
Mariposa (sedona, Az)
And this one.
700 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ; 928-862-4444 or mariposasedona.com
Meditarrano
Mediterrano (naples, Fl)
A shish kebab dinner never looked so elegant.
336 13th Ave. S., Naples, FL; 239-261-7498 or mediterrano-naples.com
Janean S./Yelp
Michaels Restaurant (key West, Fl)
Order from the special prix-fixe “island menu.”
532 Margaret St., Key West, FL; 305-295-1300 or michaelskeywest.com
The Mill Kitchen And Bar (roswell, Ga)
Three words: pimento cheese fritters.
590 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA; 770-817-9345 or themillkitchenandbar.com
Miro’s Restaurant
Miro’s Restaurant (palm Springs, Ca)
Who needs a backyard? We’ll just spend every night here.
1555 S. Palm Canyon Dr., STE H-101, Palm Springs, CA; 760-323-5199 or miropalmsprings.com
Mitch’s On El Paseo Prime Seafood (palm Desert, Fl)
Yeah, this looks like a pretty excellent place to eat surf and turf.
73951 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA; 760-779-9200 or mitchsonelpaseo.com
Molto Trattoria
Molto Trattoria (naples, Fl)
Your move, Italy.
368 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL; 239-261-5853 or moltonaples.com
Momed (atwater Village, Ca)
The inside’s super pretty, too.
3245 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles, CA; 323-522-3488 or atmomed.com/aw
Morgan’s In The Desert (la Quinta, Ca)
Oh, and there’s a piano bar.
49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta, CA; 760-564-7600 or morgansinthedesert.com
Ocotillo
Ocotillo (phoenix, Az)
And as if this place could get any cooler, the ingredients are locally sourced.
3243 N. Third St., Phoenix, AZ; 602-687-9080 or ocotillophx.com
Libbie B./Yelp
Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace (scottsdale, Az)
Handmade pasta > possibly everything.
7135 E. Camelback Rd. #195, Scottsdale, AZ; 480-751-2200 or foxrc.com
Ophelia’s On The Bay (sarasota, Fl)
Even if you don’t nab a seat outside, the restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows.
9105 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, FL; 941-349-2212 or opheliasonthebay.net
Osteria Tulia (naples, Fl)
The epitome of farmhouse chic.
466 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL; 239-213-2073 or osteriatulia.com
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant (palm Desert, Ca)
Yep, you can get delicious seafood in the desert.
73595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA; 760-674-8666 or pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com
Panama Hotel And Restaurant (san Rafael, Ca)
If you’re too full to drive home, just stay at the adjoining bed-and-breakfast.
4 Bayview St., San Rafael, CA; 415-457-3993 or panamahotel.com
Paragary’s (sacramento, Ca)
BRB, moving to Sacramento.
1403 28th St., Sacramento, CA; 916-452-3335 or paragarys.com
Parkshore Grill (st. Petersburg, Fl)
Get a steak. Trust us.
300 Beach Dr. NE #104, St. Petersburg, FL; 727-896-9463 or parkshoregrill.com
Waiting on Martha/Facebook
Passerelle Bistro (greenville, Sc)
This cozy French bistro doesn’t disappoint.
601 S. Main St., Greenville, SC; 864-509-0142 or passerelleinthepark.com
Portico Restaurant (richmond, Va)
Chilly? Cozy up to the fire pit.
12506 River Rd., Richmond, VA; 804-784-4800 or porticorichmond.com
Vicki C./Yelp
Poseidon (del Mar, Ca)
We’d like this for lunch every day for the rest of our lives, please.
1670 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA; 858-755-9345 or poseidonrestaurant.com
My N./Yelp
The Prado At Balboa Park (san Diego, Ca)
Come for the happy hour, stay for the sunset.
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA; 619-557-9441 or cohnrestaurants.com
Quiessence At The Farm At South Mountain (phoenix, Az)
One seasonal veggie omelet in the garden, coming right up.
6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ; 602-276-0601 or thefarmatsouthountain.com/quiessence-restaurant
Red Fish Grill
Red Fish Grill (miami, Fl)
Can we get a lifetime reservation for two on the terrace?
9610 Old Cutler Rd., Miami, FL; 305-668-8788 or redfishgrill.net
Renato’s
Renato’s (palm Beach, Fl)
The next best thing to a trip to Florence.
87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach, FL; 561-655-9752 or renatospalmbeach.com
The Restaurant At Ponte (temecula, Ca)
Bonus: It’s attached to a winery.
35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA; 951-252-1770 or pontewinery.com/restaurant
Rick’s Café Boatyard (indianapolis, In)
Jazz and seafood on the waterfront? Don’t mind if we do.
4050 Dandy Trl., Indianapolis, IN; 317-290-9300 or rickysboatyard.com
Val C./Yelp
Rita’s Kitchen At Camelback Inn, A J.w. Marriott Resort (scottsdale, Az)
Stay at the resort or just pop by for dinner and pretend you’re on vacation.
5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ; 480-948-1700 or marriott.com
Sale e Pepe
Sale E Pepe – Marco Beach Ocean Resort (marco Island, Fl)
Beachfront dinner or bust.
480 South Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL; 239-393-1600 or sale-e-pepe.com
Saltus River Grill (beaufort, Sc)
Locally-sourced ingredients cooked on a wood grill. Sold.
802 Bay St., Beaufort, SC; 843-379-3474 or saltusrivergrill.com
Sassi Scottsdale/Facebook
Sassi (scottsdale, Az)
Bonus: You can have your wedding here.
10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ; 480-502-9095 or sassi.biz
Shore Diner
Shore Diner (sarasota, Fl)
Get the St. Louis “Jenga” ribs. (They’re exactly what they sound like.)
465 John Ringling Blvd. #200, Sarasota, FL; 941-926-0301 or dineshore.com
Lianne K./Yelp
Si Bon (rancho Mirage, Ca)
Just like Belgium, with nicer weather.
40101 Monterey Ave. Ste. E5, Rancho Mirage, CA; 760-837-0011 or sibon-sogood.com
Spencer’s Restaurant (palm Springs, Ca)
Go for the kung pao calamari.
701 W. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA; 760-327-3446 or spencersrestaurant.com
Spiga Cucina Italiana
Spiga Cucina Italiana (scottsdale, Az)
Fancy a glass of red? There are over 2,000 bottles of wine to choose from.
7500 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ; 480-513-9000 or spigaaz.com
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens (escondido, Ca)
The garden is fabulous—but if the weather is crummy, there’s indoor greenery and a fire pit.
1999 Citracado Pkwy., Escondido, CA; 760-294-7899 or stonebrewing.com
Sundy House
Sundy House (delray Beach, Fl)
Hi, when can we move in?
106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, FL; 877-439-9601 or sundyhouse.com
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
Tom Ham’s Lighthouse (san Diego, Ca)
Yep, this restaurant includes a functioning lighthouse.
2150 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA; 619-291-9110 or tomhamslighthouse.com
CD R./Yelp
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar (scottsdale, Az)
Wear your fanciest Hawaiian shirt.
15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ; 480-505-3668 or tommybahama.com
Tonto Bar and Grill
Tonto Bar & Grill (cave Creek, Az)
Try the grilled corn gazpacho.
5736 E. Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ; 480-488-0698 or tontobarandgrill.com
William E./Yelp
The Tropicale (palm Springs, Ca)
This delightfully kitschy spot is the next best thing to dining with a flamingo.
330 E. Armado St., Palm Springs, CA; 760-866-1952 or thetropicale.com
The Turtle Club Restaurant (naples, Fl)
The first rule of Turtle Club is don’t talk about Turtle Club.
9229 Gulf Shore Dr., Naples, FL; 239-592-6557 or turtleclubnaples.com
Vin De Set (st. Louis, Ms)
It has shrimp crepes, and yes, you should try them.
2017 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO; 314-241-8989 or vindeset.com
Virtu Honest Craft (scottsdale, Az)
Sharing (plates) is caring at this spot.
3701 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ; 480-946-3477 or virtuscottsdale.com
William H./Yelp
Vivace Restaurant (tucson, Az)
Italy, Schmitaly.
6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ; 520-795-7221 or vivacetucson.com
The Waterfront Restaurant (anna Maria, Fl)
Work on your tan, then fuel up with watermelon salad and sashimi.
111 Bay Blvd. N., Anna Maria, FL; 941-778-1515 or thewaterfrontrestaurant.net
Wildflower (tucson, Az)
The menu changes seasonally, but it’s always vibrant and inventive.
7037 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ; 520-219-4230 or foxrc.com
Kate N./Yelp
Zinc Bistro (scottsdale, Az)
Any place where we can drink wine and a latte at the same time is a winner in our book.
15034 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ; 480-603-0922 or zincbistroaz.com
