Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Cole Valley

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1. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3545)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 120 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

2. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(888)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 129 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

3. Foreign Cinema

4.7

Exceptional(8836)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 161 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

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4. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.5

Awesome(1448)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 76 times today

Located at Four Embarcadero Center, Harborview Restaurant & Bar serves quintessential Cantonese Cuisine and traditional yet innovative dim sum and banquet menus, with impeccable service in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere. With a main dining room seating more than 200, Harborview also features a full bar, patio, private dining and special event space. Harborview is a combination of traditional Cantonese classics and our own original recipes, using the finest ingredients. We look forward to serving you soon!Harborview Restaurant Team

5. Mr. Digby's

4.6

Exceptional(467)

Price: Expensive

• American • Noe Valley

Booked 3 times today

Mr. Digbys Bar and Restaurant is the new neighborhood spot in Noe Valley, SF! Join us for elevated American comfort food and classic cocktails in a comfortable, polished setting. We offer dog-friendly sidewalk and parklet seating, bar seating and standard seating. Chronicle rated "Best Food of the Week" 2021.

6. Waterbar

4.6

Exceptional(10938)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 122 times today

Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.

7. Altamirano

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 21 times today

NOW OPEN! Altamirano Restaurant & Bar is a new Peruvian restaurant, conveniently located in the NOPA neighborhood of San Francisco. Open the door to a spacious bar that flows seamlessly into the luxe dining room, with the exhibition kitchen in full view. Meander outside to the dynamic outdoor dining courtyard, featuring a fire pit, ample seating, a bar, and a TV to watch your favorite sports teams. Led by a team of culinary and hospitality professionals, service is comfortable yet elevated. Overseen by Chef Carlos Altamirano and led by Chef Eric Chumacero, the menu is a modern take on the flavors of Peru. Bold tastes and unique preparations will delight your senses and pop on your palette. Drinks highlight traditional Peruvian ingredients but with a contemporary twist. We can't wait to welcome you soon!

8. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2624)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 42 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

9. Frances

4.8

Exceptional(3659)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • The Castro

Booked 17 times today

At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.

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10. Delfina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(987)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission District

Booked 66 times today

Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.

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Miguel
Caribbean •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of the best Dinning Experiences I’ve had. Their service and attention are TOP NOTCH! Every single plate we had was just incredible! Lawrence, the Chef and Owner also gave us an appetizer to try and gave my partner some cookies to take away. Highly recommended!
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Pamela
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I learned there is a new head chef from famous prior restaurants and food is incredible!! The atmosphere and ambiance was fun and warm that could be low-key as well as elevated. It’ll be a favorite in the area
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Mr. Digby'sPrice: Expensive• American• Noe Valley
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4.6
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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent flavors. Great service Fun environment. Good place for group gathering. Good selection of alcohol and non-alcohol drinks. Expensive for lunch but quality of food/overall experience offers OK value. I will return.
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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Corey
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always enjoy Foreign Cinema. They are great about accommodating my wheelchair, the food is fantastic, and the service is always excellent. We love it.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.7
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Gloria
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The Habourview beef with lemon and the shrimp toasts are excellent. Very unusual.
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Harborview Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.5

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91 restaurants available nearby

1. Nopa - San Francisco

2. Dalida

3. Foreign Cinema

4. Harborview Restaurant & Bar

5. Mr. Digby's

6. Waterbar

7. Altamirano

8. Octavia

9. Frances

10. Delfina Restaurant

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