Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Scripps Ranch

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchSpanishPizzeria

Regions

North San DiegoSan Diego

Neighborhoods

Carmel ValleyDel MarKearny MesaLa JollaPoway / Rancho BernardoRancho Santa Fe

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Public House 131

4.8

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Scripps Ranch

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Public House 131 our Chef Shahob Pourteymoor has designed a menu full of your pub favorites all made from scratch in house and sourced locally whenever possible or when seasons allow. We are located in beautiful Scripps Ranch and offer a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Our Craft cocktails are our specialty and our tap list includes close to 20 local San Diego beers.

2. Brigantine Poway

4.7

Exceptional(1271)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 19 times today

In keeping with the Brigantine tradition of excellence, The Poway Brigantine features a generous assortment of appetizers on their widely popular "Share" menu. An abundant selection of fresh seafood and grilled meats round out the rest of the offerings.Newly redesigned at the end of 2006, The Poway Brigantine boasts a lively and contemporary atmosphere, unlike anything else in the area. Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour, The Brig's casual and unpretentious atmosphere makes it the perfect everyday restaurant.With separate areas for private dining, The Brigantine is also an ideal place to make business connections, or celebrate special occasions with family and friends.Start your own community tradition and Meet Me at The Brig.

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3. Ballast Point Miramar

4.6

Exceptional(1194)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pub • La Jolla

Booked 8 times today

Get ready to spend the day with us! A must-see in San Diego, our restaurant is an impressive sight, featuring a sprawling indoor/outdoor dining area, a patio complete with a fire pit, patio games, and a merchandise area. We look forward to welcoming you! Make a reservation in our full-service dining room or enjoy our self-service patio. Our tasting room bar area offers open seating, so drop by and join us for our full menu available throughout the restaurant.

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4. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

4.5

Awesome(1595)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 67 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

5. Mille Fleurs

4.8

Exceptional(2323)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 9 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

6. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1554)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 44 times today

The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.Live Music 7 nights a weekJoin us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.

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7. Coya Peruvian Secret

4.4

Awesome(662)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Del Mar

Booked 12 times today

Located next to Del Mar beach on 11th street, Coya Peruvian Secret Restaurant offers award winning gourmet Peruvian- Cali fusion Peruvian cuisine in charming cottage house under a tree. All seats are outside tucked in greenery so its in all casual seating. Voted best Seafood by locals and best Latin American in SD we are primally seafood place but we also proudly serve great meat choices, like our surf and turf with Rib Eye, traditional Lomo with Filet mignon, lamb stew with New Zealand lamb, excellent short rib with sweet potatoes and Peruvian half roasted chicken. If you seeking cozy color full vibe full of magic for a date or family reunion we are perfect choice. You will astonish your party with unforgettable flavors. Take them of a gourmet trip to Peru and back tonight.

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8. The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

4.7

Exceptional(2406)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • La Jolla

Booked 41 times today

The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines is a restaurant that offers an exclusive view of the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course. Guests can enjoy wood-fired dishes, craft beer choices, and an expanded patio. The restaurant is known for its decadent Drugstore Hamburger, but it also offers a variety of other dishes, including salads, seafood, and steaks. The Grill is committed to using local ingredients and sound craftsmanship. The restaurant's ambiance is welcoming and thoughtful, and the team is dedicated to providing a memorable experience for guests.

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9. Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

4.0

Excellent(1372)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Carmel Valley

Booked 5 times today

Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar combines the spirit of a beloved Parisian brasserie with a farm- and sea-to-table philosophy that celebrates the bounty of Southern California. Savor modern renditions of French brasserie classics including a hearty bouillabaisse, escargot, duck cassoulet, fruits de mer tour and tender filet de boeuf. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the shaded terrace surrounded by fragrant blooms, or immerse yourself in the convivial atmosphere of our indoor dining room.Amaya’s menu is defined as much by an allegiance to French tradition as it is to Southern California’s bounty through the seasons. LIVE LIMITLESS - Join the rewards program designed with you in mind. As a member of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, you’ll earn points on dining, experiences and hotel reservations at more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Enroll at https://bit.ly/3gvDtJG

10. Piatti - La Jolla

4.7

Exceptional(5108)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • La Jolla

Booked 62 times today

Established in 1987, Piatti offers finely crafted fresh Italian cuisine. The soul of the menu is our housemade pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Offering a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and an immersive market experience so you can enjoy Piatti at home. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

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NoelleVIP
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We had an enjoyable dining experience. Our waiter was attentive, the service was good and the food was tasty. We were a group of 8 (two families) and sat off to the side at a round table. It was a bit quieter there which was good for conversation. We will definitely return.
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North Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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4.5
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AlexandraVIP
Guadalajara •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is amazing and our server Alex was 10/10. Loved this place will definitely come back and recommend
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Public House 131Price: Moderate• American• Scripps Ranch
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4.8
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Francine
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service is always consist. We enjoyed our dinner. The portions were large and very tasty.
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Brigantine PowayPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Poway / Rancho Bernardo
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The staff were friendly and extremely attentive. Of course the views were amazing, but the highlight was our server.
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Mister A'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown
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4.8
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Geoff
San Diego •64 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Very pleasant experience - it was a first for the restaurant at Ballast Point. Outstanding service and the food was good. I hope they will do things like this in the future!
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Ballast Point MiramarPrice: Moderate• Pub• La Jolla
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4.6

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