Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Old Town

89 restaurants available nearby

1. Tahona Bar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Old Town

Booked 18 times today

We are welcoming OpenTable online reservations for up to 6 guest for indoor and outdoor dining!Parties of 7 or more, please email our large party coordinator at zach@tahonabar.comWelcome to Tahona! We are the first mezcal bar and tasting room in San Diego. In our restaurant, we invite you to taste our incredible craft cocktails and our amazing contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring Oaxacan bites. In our tasting room, we welcome you to indulge on a mezcal tasting experience! We are located next one of the most iconic historical landmark: the Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town. Inside Tahona, you will be transported to a modern Mexican hacienda designed with hand painted tiles, handmade rope seats, traditionally crafted fabric brought from Oaxaca, hand clayed walls and more.We also have a cozy covered outdoor patio dining experience so you will have the choice to dine inside our hacienda or on the streets of Old Town!

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2. Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1164)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 4 times today

Jack and Giulio's Italian restaurant has remained a favorite of San Diegans for many years. This popular restaurant, formerly known as Giulio's of Pacific Beach, has proudly served the "Best Scampi" since 1961. In addition to this popular dish, this family-owned and operated restaurant offers many homemade pastas, veal, poultry, beef, and seafood specialties.

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3. Cosmopolitan Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(341)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Town

Don't miss this an opportunity to join us at The Cosmopolitan Restaurant & Hotel. Currently, we are open for Special Events & Holidays, only. The Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant is a Victorian style boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town, San Diego. The Hotel boasts a beautiful outdoor garden restaurant setting and is equipped with 1800's Victorian style indoor Sala's. We look forward to hosting you on your next event and hope you will join us for one of our beautiful Holiday dining experiences.

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4. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3510)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Owned and operated by a Mexican American family whose best memories all include tacos, Puesto is an award-winning Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar providing an innovative approach to authentic Mexican flavors. Puesto has garnered national acclaim for its Mexico City-style crispy melted cheese tacos, served on handmade non-GMO, organic, maíz azul stone-ground tortillas. In addition to tacos, offerings include a selection of fresh catch ceviches, guacamoles, starters and ensaladas, courtesy of Chef/Partner Luisteen Gonzales. The bar program showcases the best of Mexico City through the use of fresh ingredients in our hand crafted cocktails and housemade Micheladas, tequilas, mezcals, house-brewed beers, and Valle de Guadalupe wines you can’t find elsewhere We’re honored to have been featured by media outlets nationally and internationally, some of which include National Geographic, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, MSN, Insider, Zagat, Eater, Food and Wine, and LA Times.

5. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1374)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 49 times today

Kettner Exchange boasts two levels of indoor/outdoor drinking and dining and Little Italy’s only rooftop patio with spanning harbor views. We feature Progressive American cuisine from critically acclaimed Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. In 2019, Kettner Exchange was named to Michelin Guide's prestigious Bib Gourmand list. Kettner Exchange has proudly maintained this award every year thereafter. Originally introduced in 1997, the Bib Gourmand category highlights restaurants that serve high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less.

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6. The Henry - Coronado

4.8

Exceptional(2514)

Price: Moderate

• American • Coronado

Booked 143 times today

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

7. Herb & Wood

4.6

Exceptional(6501)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 90 times today

A timeless, sought-after dining escape, celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey opened Herb & Wood to instant acclaim over four years ago. In that time, the restaurant has become an icon, a dining destination that has helped to propel San Diego's culinary reputation to new heights. By focusing on rustic, wood-fired dishes, Chef Malarkey's menu elevates humble ingredients such as carrots, beets, and chicken, incorporating Mediterranean flavors and a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability.

8. Mister A's

4.9

Exceptional(8716)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

Mister A's is the penthouse, fine-dining destination of San Diego, and has been for over 50 years. Located just a few minutes from downtown, you will take the elevator to the top floor and look back out over jetliners sweeping past at eye level, the San Diego skyline, bay and Pacific, while enjoying Modern American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and one of Wine Spectator's top-rated wine lists in the country. The culinary staff hand-selects local farm produce and the highest quality ingredients in every category to offer you selections that are made from scratch in house for brunch, lunch, dinner.. or simply the finest rooftop drinks and appetizers in town.Please visit our website for specific dress code guidelines: https://www.asrestaurant.com/contact/(Guests not in dress code will be turned away)

9. Coasterra

4.6

Exceptional(7615)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 108 times today

Coasterra is San Diego's premier bay front dining destination! We are an innovative and modern restaurant, lounge and floating event center, featuring Mexican cuisine.

10. Madison

4.5

Awesome(3034)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • University Heights

Booked 74 times today

With their stunning design, classic cocktails & highly acclaimed fare, Madison finds itself among San Diego's can't miss restaurants! Serving many of Michelin recognized Chef Mario Cassineri classic dishes, perfect for Date Night of celebrating with friends. ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʜᴏᴜʀ - ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴅᴀʏ 4-6ᴘᴍᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 7-9ᴘᴍᴡᴇᴅɴᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴅᴏɢꜱᴛʜᴜʀꜱᴅᴀʏ - ᴅᴊ ꜱᴘɪɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏʟᴅ ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴠɪɴʏʟꜰʀɪᴅᴀʏ & ꜱᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ ᴡᴇᴇᴋᴇɴᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴢʏ ʙʀᴜɴᴄʜ - ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴅᴊꜱꜱᴜɴᴅᴀʏ ɴɪɢʜᴛ - ʟᴀᴛɪɴ ᴊᴀᴢᴢ 6-8ᴘᴍ

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Kristina
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We went to Puesto for my birthday and had a wonderful experience! The ambience was pleasant & nicely lit albeit a littl cold (we sat outside in the patio and our heater wasn’t completely working). Our server Esmeralda was very accommodating. Most of us ordered tacos, which were fantastic, as was the passionfruit ceviche. The tres leches and candy shots were a good treat, too. I highly recommend this place (and this location!) for a nice night out or celebration. It is definitely a splurge, we plan to come back for a taco Tuesday for more of a casual dinner :)
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Puesto at the HeadquartersPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown
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4.6
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MellonyVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our very first visit was a tastebud journey down the road of a perfect dinner experience!!!!! Perfection!!! Our waiter was so awesome and fun!!! Loved it!!!
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Kettner ExchangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Italy
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4.7
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Jessie
Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Probably the best taco I’ve ever had. Our server was knowledgeable and passionate. They accommodated us moving up our reservation. The drinks were amazing and I still dream about the carne asada taco. 11/10 would go back in a heartbeat.
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Tahona BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Old Town
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4.5
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Frank
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff. Perfectly made drinks and Italian food the right way.
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Jack & Giulio's Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town
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4.7
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David
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
The Thansgiving Feast the Cosmopolitan Hotel was excellent. The turkey was nice and juicy. The ham with Apricot jam was amazing. Garlic mash and Mac were on point. The short ribs just melted in your mouth. Even the Tamales were super good!! The service was excellent as expected from the Cosmo. I hope this is a yearly event. We will be back next year for sure !!
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Cosmopolitan RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Old Town
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89 restaurants available nearby

1. Tahona Bar

2. Jack & Giulio's Italian Restaurant

3. Cosmopolitan Restaurant

4. Puesto at the Headquarters

5. Kettner Exchange

6. The Henry - Coronado

7. Herb & Wood

8. Mister A's

9. Coasterra

10. Madison

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