
These 12 San Francisco restaurants ace outdoor dining

by Becky Duffett
Updated May 30, 2024
Outdoor dining flies any time of year around San Francisco—provided you bring a jacket. So grab an extra layer and take advantage of these top-tier alfresco setups.
An enormous courtyard at a New American restaurant transforms with the seasons. A beloved dim sum spot also serves sweeping Bay Bridge vistas. Fire pits, city views, and shareable snacks from an acclaimed chef dazzle at a triangular rooftop.
These places show off Golden Gate City’s most scenic side. Read on for a guide to 12 San Francisco restaurants that nail outdoor dining.

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