Which Restaurants And Bars Have The Best Outdoor Patios In San Diego? The Votes Are In…

A restaurant or bar with a good outside patio has always been a popular destination in San Diego, but they are now more sought after than ever!

We asked our Instagram fam to tell us your favorite patios for outdoor dining, drinks, and relaxing in the fresh San Diego air – here’s what you said.

These Five Got The Most Votes!

We had a five-way tie for the most-loved patios in San Diego…congrats to all of these amazing venues!

Kairoa Brewing

Gravity Heights

Rustic Root

Stone Gardens – Escondido

Kilowatt OB

The Contenders…Check Them All Out!

We’ve got amazing patios galore in San Diego! Make a plan to visit all of them!

PB Ale House
Second Nature
Wheat and Water

Iron Pig
Ballast Point
Nonna + Zucchero

LUCE
ViewPoint Brewing

Bay City Brewing
Rusticucina
Valentina

OB Surf Lodge
Queenstown Bistro

Draft
JRDN
En Fuego Cantina

Waterbar
Cannon Ball

PB Shore club
Trust
Born and Raised

George’s at the Cove
Dukes

Campfire
Madison on Park
Garibaldi

InsideOUT
Fort Oak

Coasterra
Little Italy Food Hall
Herb & Wood

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
ALCE 101

City Tacos
Puesto

Mike Hess
Crack Shack

Sisters Pizza
International Smoke

Cardellino
Madison on Park 

Farmers Bottega
Park101

Coronado Brewing
 Pueblo on PB
Brewers Deck at Skydeck

Ketch Brewing
Atypical Waffles
North Italia

Lumi
Coco Maya
Carruth Cellars

Hello Betty Oceanside
Kettner Exchange
The Nolen

Enjoy the beautiful patio weather, San Diego!

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