Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lemon Grove

60 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Giardino Neighborhood Cucina restaurant

1. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

4.9

Exceptional(1058)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lemon Grove

Booked 26 times today

Located in the middle of Lemon Grove’s charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy.Giardino offers an Italian-inspired menu of seasonally-driven dishes that use timeless Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. Guests will find items such as fresh seafood, pastas, pizzas and salads, as well as a variety of elements made in-house.

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2. Farmer's Table - La Mesa

4.4

Awesome(2001)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • La Mesa

Booked 24 times today

Excited to announce that we officially have four locations open in San Diego including Bay Park, Little Italy, La Mesa, and Chula Vista. As a family run operation we believe every good neighborhood deserves an eatery where locals and visitors can enjoy “honest food done right”. Here at Farmers Table, we specialize in farm-to-fork cuisine that focuses on bringing locally sourced organic ingredients together to be savored in an inviting family-friendly atmosphere, where adults and children can enjoy many different food options that are just right for them. If you are looking for a magical brunch this week, come stop by for an unforgettable night.

3. Antica Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(2377)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • La Mesa

Booked 28 times today

Antica Trattoria is a warm restaurant with an old-fashioned sense of hospitality that quickly became a gathering place for dinners in Lake Murray and the rest of San Diego when it opened in 2001. For Executive Chef and Owner Francesco Basile, good cuisine is about honest flavors, fresh ingredients, and simplicity. That's the kind of food he grew up eating by the seaside in Sicily and it's what he learned in culinary school in Italy.Why eat ordinary when you can eat extraordinary?About reservations: We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you will be running later than 15 minutes. If a later time slot is available, you may be able to switch your reservation.We may contact you, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 30 minutes for parties of up to 4 guests; 2 hours for parties of 5 to 8 guests; and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 9+. We cannot guarantee special request for tables.

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4. El Torito - La Mesa

4.7

Exceptional(427)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • La Mesa

Booked 8 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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5. Puesto at the Headquarters

4.6

Exceptional(3490)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 63 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.

6. Kettner Exchange

4.7

Exceptional(1325)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Italy

Booked 64 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.

7. Herb & Wood

4.7

Exceptional(6425)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Little Italy

Booked 81 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(8614)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 59 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. C-Level

4.7

Exceptional(4861)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 82 times today

Resting on stilts atop San Diego By C Level Lounge, is an upscale-casual lounge on the waterfront overlooking the city skyline and Coronado.

10. Coasterra

4.5

Awesome(7527)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Harbor Island

Booked 98 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.

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Allison
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Honestly the food was probably some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life. I loved it. Price matched the food for sure. Ambiance was nice as well.
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Giardino Neighborhood CucinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lemon Grove
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4.9
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Tiffani
Idaho •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
100% a must go if you are in the area. Salsas, guac, and tacos were all absolutely amazing. Our waitress, Rachel, was very nice and attentive, even with it so busy. We had a great time.
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Puesto at the HeadquartersPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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Kyndel
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a group of 8 for Sunday brunch. Service was great, especially the free glowing champagne. There were many food choices, buffet style. So many choices there’s no way to try everything. Price was fair. I’d definitely go back!
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El Torito - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa
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4.7
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Eric
San Diego •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We LOVE this place and used to visit a lot more when we lived closer. It’s a bit of a drive more now but WHAT A MEAL we had. Thank you!
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Antica TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• La Mesa
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4.8
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Stephanievip
San Diego •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 4, 2024
This is a neighborhood gem I go to regularly. The food is high quality, the service is efficient, and the location is great! Highly recommend.
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Farmer's Table - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• La Mesa
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4.4

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

2. Farmer's Table - La Mesa

3. Antica Trattoria

4. El Torito - La Mesa

5. Puesto at the Headquarters

6. Kettner Exchange

7. Herb & Wood

8. Mister A's

9. C-Level

10. Coasterra

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