Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in San Diego

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Pali Wine Co. Little Italy Tasting Room

4.9

4.9 (136)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Pali Wine Co. is located in famous Little Italy, San Diego, steps from the main strip. The family-owned winery highlights the diversity and nuanced qualities of the California Central Coast wine-growing area. From our Pali Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays, to our Tower 15 bold, nuanced wines, and Neighborhood zippy, natural cuvées, our three wine labels are sure to please any pallet.

Stop in for a tasting flight where you can sample wines from our portfolio, step up to the bar for a customized guided tasting or grab a bottle to-go. Our menu features small and sharable plates with locally sourced ingredients ideal for sharing and sipping, including our best-selling burger, charcuterie boards, and seasonal specials.

Join our wine club to enjoy complimentary tastings, receive 20% off all wine, & more exciting benefits!

Weekly events include Comedy Night on Wednesdays, Trivia on Thursdays, as well as live music Friday and Saturday nights. Plus, happy hour deals weekdays 4-6pm!

Top review

Lyndsayvip

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Service was poor at this location. Both servers had bad attitudes. Wine is great.

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Fall Wine Club Pick Up Party

Sushi Mori

4.8

4.8 (36)

$31 to $50

Japanese

La Jolla

About the restaurant

If you’re in the La Jolla area, be sure you visit Sushi Mori Restaurant located near La Jolla Shores Park. Experience cuisine that delights your palate and defines the art of dining in La Jolla, San Diego.

As one of La Jolla’s premier dining spots, Sushi Mori offers a contemporary atmosphere imbued with the kind of ambiance that is just right for a romantic dinner. If you’re looking for a quick meal, the Sushi Mori menu offers great specials. Our sushi chef's dishes are created with fresh, seasonal ingredients and prepared with great attention to detail, making the end result a meal to truly relish in

Top review

Regina

Dined 6 days ago

Very good sushi and sashimi Very comfortable Kindness

The Kitchen at MCASD

4.8

4.8 (21)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

La Jolla

About the restaurant

The Kitchen @ MCASD
Ocean view dining in the heart of La Jolla.
Menu draws inspiration from the regions of southern Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. Including Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and others

located at the newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Top review

Nellievip

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent! Great food and ambiance. Unbeatable location.

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Experience

The Study of Brassicas- October 2024

Barbarella

4.7

4.7 (733)

$30 and under

European

La Jolla

About the restaurant

Barbarella is a restaurant and full bar located on Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores. Adorned with an eclectic mix of art and boasting plenty of outdoor seating, Barbarella a one-of-a-kind culinary gem with executive Chef Lynn Crawford!

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Krisvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

It’s a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The staff is so nice and friendly, the atmosphere is clean and fresh and the food is delicious!! We go frequently and are always glad that we ate there.

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Ketch Grill & Taps - Portside Pier

4.7

4.7 (133)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Gaslamp

About the restaurant

Ketch Tasting Deck offers a full-service dining experience on the 2nd floor at Portside Pier with stunning views overlooking San Diego Bay!
Brought to you by the Brigantine Family of Restaurants. For generations our family has created unforgettable experiences true to the San Diego lifestyle at our Brigantine & Miguel’s restaurants. We’ve hosted countless celebrations and poured many a round for the happiest of hours.
WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT MAKES FOR THE BEST MEMORIES AND THE BEERS THAT CAPTURE THE FEELING. IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE WE CRAFTED OUR OWN AND PUT THEM ON TAP.
From beer aficionados to casual drinkers, we’ve got everyone covered with our easy-to-love (and drink) brews made for making memories!

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Brendavip

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome views and great happy hour from 3-5pm. Dustin was great.

Urbana Del Mar

4.7

4.7 (147)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Carmel Valley

About the restaurant

Its ‘Dia de los Muertos’ every day at URBANA, the Skydeck's most colorful restaurant. Farm Fresh Mexican Chef inspired plates. Complementing the menu, URBANA’S sexy departure on craft cocktails featuring Tequila and Mezcal favorites as well as top shelf agave spirits. Massive smiling murals a tribute to owner Javier Cuadra's Michoacán upbringing where ‘Dia de los Muertos’ is celebrated to define URBANA.

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lofushar

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

I met up with my daughter and son in law and a couple friends. We had been at Urbana in Anaheim recently Since we loved it I thought we would try this one. We were thrilled here too! Great service, food, drinks and ambience. I love the Filet Mignonette Tacos The vegetarian options were perfect for my daughter. Can’t wait for next time to try the Lobster Tacos!

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Experience

URBANA hora feliz

Ambrogio by Acquerello

4.6

4.6 (83)

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

La Jolla

About the restaurant

Experience Michelin Star Chef Silvio Salmoiraghi’s Iconic 8 Course Tasting Menus in our charming La Jolla restaurant.

Signature Tasting Menu - $159 per person
Vegetarian Tasting Menu - $139 per person

* Have a glance at Chef Salmoiraghi's cuisine by enjoying a shorter version of his famous Tasting Menu. For $99, available only Tue through Thu, you will be able to experience our cuisine on your busy weekday with our 4 Course Dinner. *

We seek to operate within the frame of a New Italian Cuisine. Italy, France, Korea, Japan and California: the five places that define our cuisine and allow us to create a unique set of masterpieces where the traditional flavors of Milan typical foods meet the exoticism of Pacific Asian influences.

Recently included in the Michelin Guide.

Reservations require a $20 per person deposit fully refundable up to 24h in advance.
We gently require a 48h notice for allergies and dietary restrictions. A full Vegan Menu available only upon request.

Top review

Betinavip

Dined 1 day ago

This is a lovely tasting menu experience….each plate contained something beautiful and delicious, with some unusual pairings. Nice selection of wines, including some lesser known Italian choices, all meant to complement the menu. Attentive service. A meal meant to be enjoyed bite by bite.

Miramonte Winery

4.6

4.6 (745)

$31 to $50

Californian

Temecula

About the restaurant

Miramonte is one of Southern California's most beautiful, dynamic and forward-thinking wineries. Our award-winning wines are elegant, harmonious and trendsetting. Our popular Bistro features delicious, innovative soulful fare prepared fresh every day. And our gorgeous outdoor verandas are a benchmark experience in wine country. We invite you to join us, and see what all the excitement is about!

SEATING:
2 hour maximum

MIRAMONTE RESERVATION POLICY:
For restaurant reservations, we offer a 15-minute grace period.

Top review

LizGvip

Dined 6 days ago

We have been a member for many years.. We take all our family there to celebrate any occasion..

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The Shop - Rancho Bernardo

4.5

4.5 (238)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Poway / Rancho Bernardo

About the restaurant

The Shop: Pizza + Cocktails is a family owned and operated restaurant located in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Center.

We specialize in west coast deep-dish and traditional crust pizza, served with a range of fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and pastas -- all made from scratch.

Enjoy our warm, welcoming atmosphere on our expansive outdoor patio.

Our full bar features a range of hand-crafted signature cocktails, limited production wines, and local beers... and an insanely awesome (and growing) selections of hard-to-find liquors, especially whiskeys.

Table sizes on our outdoor patio are limited. For parties of 6 or more people, please contact us directly so we can plan accordingly to accommodate you comfortably. See you soon!

Top review

Lindavip

Dined on Sep 9, 2024

The staff was extremely courteous, and professional. The food was prepared beautifully, great salads, pizza ; trendy, upbeat location. And fabulous cocktails.

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Experience

Half Off Wine Wednesday!

Miguel's Cocina - Old Town

4.5

4.5 (14)

$30 and under

Mexican

Old Town

About the restaurant

The Freshest, Best-Tasting, Cali-Inspired Mexican Food. Our full-service, sit-down restaurant is the best spot to bring the whole family to savor handmade tortillas, mouthwatering salsas, and our famous creamy jalapeno white sauce.

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Blayne

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Food and service is always good at this location. Drinks were delicious and the outside seating area is great for conversation. Will return.

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