Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Orinda

40 restaurants available nearby

1. Shelby's

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary European • Orinda

Booked 3 times today

Shelby's, in Orinda, crafts elevated and contemporary Continental and California fusion cuisine made with fine ingredients in its friendly and bright restaurant. The organic sweet potato chips with a mild chipotle dip and the breaded fried brie in a chipotle-strawberry glaze with warm baguette make most welcoming starter options. Some of Shelby's specialty entrée dishes include the slow-roasted Asian baby back ribs in a tangy marinade, the seafood paella with saffron rice, chicken, seafood and vegetables in a tasty broth and the black forest pizza topped with ham, bacon bits, cheese and caramelized onions. For a sweet end to your meal, the cold blueberry soup with vanilla ice cream won't steer you wrong.Shelby's also serves a fully organic breakfast, when you can indulge such plates as the California omelette with turkey, avocado, cheese and roasted fingerling potatoes and the croissant French toast with vanilla custard and strawberries.

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2. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(2460)

Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Berkeley

Booked 40 times today

Experience a vibrant, casual gathering place with bay view patio seating, showcasing regionally-sourced cuisine. A kitchen inspired by Bay Area artisans is complimented by a spirited bar offering house-crafted cocktails and a well-balanced wine list.

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3. The Hideout Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1629)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lafayette

Booked 99 times today

The Hideout Kitchen is a Lafayette, family owned and operated restaurant that's best known for serving a seasonal menu of Californian comfort cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The atmosphere of the restaurant provides a warm, yet upscale dining experience. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends or sharing a special dinner with loved ones, our friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

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4. Millennium Oakland

4.6

Exceptional(1335)

Price: Expensive

• Vegan • Oakland

Booked 20 times today

Since 1994 Millennium has been committed to providing fresh, innovative vegan cuisine. Millennium offers globally inspired plant-based fare in an inviting fine dining setting. Working with small farms, our menu changes constantly to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak. Thoughtfully blending flavors from around the world with classic techniques, we create vibrant dishes that are exciting to diners of all kinds. Our bar features inventive cocktails highlighting our house-made infusions and fresh juices, as well as craft beers and an internationally recognized wine list.

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5. The Park Bistro & Bar

4.4

Awesome(1785)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lafayette

Booked 54 times today

The Park Bistro & Bar showcases only the freshest, local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised meats and line-caught fish. Executive Chef Rodrigo Alvarez has created an approachable, yet inventive menu, presenting a French twist on American fare. With a wholesome and earthy quality, many dishes elevate “comfort” food. Natural light from the romantic inner fountain courtyard, intimate alcoves, a large communal table and versatile private dining spaces. Rustic stone floors, natural wood tables, leather seating and an original art program create a warm and inviting, yet grand and inspiring, space that will create the most memorable dining experience in Lafayette. Reservations are for can be made for The Park Bistro or The Park Bar.

6. Reve

4.9

Exceptional(2552)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Lafayette

Booked 15 times today

Indoor / Standard Table = dining room. Outdoor = Garden Tent / Patio. Starting October 29, 2024 seating will be in an enclosed heated garden tent. Fully outdoor garden is available by phone only 7 days in advance, weather permitting. Reservations available for 8 or less. To inquire about parties of 9-14 please call.RÊVE is not that snooty, splurge-on-your-anniversary kind of French restaurant. Au contraire.This is your classic, everyday neighborhood French bistro run by Chef Paul Magu-Lecugy & his wife, Laura. That kind of cozy little place you’d imagine in Saint Michel or Saint Germain. Not smack dab in the middle of the 'burbs. But lucky for you, that’s exactly where 5-star chef Paul Magu will be paying homage to the French comfort food that he fell in love with as a boy growing up in Paris. We’re talking authentic French onion soup. Steamed mussels. Steak frites. And don’t forget creme brulee… 2021 -2024 Michelin recognized Open Table "Diner's Choice" 2017-2024

7. A16 Rockridge

4.3

Awesome(2364)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oakland

Booked 28 times today

A16 is an upscale casual restaurant with a focus on Southern Italian food and wines. The restaurant features wood oven-fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania.Take out and Delivery available at A16pizza.com from 5:00pm-9:00pm.Closed on Mondays. For information about reserving the Private Dining Room please call the restaurant at 510.768.8003

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8. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

4.5

Awesome(170)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Berkeley

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Study Hall! Located on the 12th floor. Indoor/outdoor dining with stunning views of the area. Beverage Centric - light food menu with Pacific, Oceana and Asian inspired appetizers, share plates and entrees

9. Agrodolce

4.3

Awesome(1441)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Berkeley

Booked 27 times today

From the family that brought you Trattoria La Siciliana—a fixture of Berkeley’s Elmwood district for the past twenty years—Agrodolce is a sister restaurant located in the heart of Berkeley’s Gourmet Ghetto. We are housed in a beautiful brick building that is equipped with a full bar and outdoor seating. Serving authentic Sicilian food, the type you’d only expect to find in the alleys of Palermo, Agrodolce features unique and truly authentic food.

10. Barranco

4.7

Exceptional(1141)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Lafayette

Booked 4 times today

Barranco is a warm, casual yet sophisticated, full-service restaurant serving modern Peruvian cuisine from Chef Carlos Altamirano made with high-quality and responsibly sourced ingredients. Inspired by the romantic seaside district of Barranco in Lima, Peru, Barranco is dedicated to creating an outstanding eating and drinking experience with a spirit that is laid-back and approachable.Inspired by its namesake, Barranco’s menu offers seafood, family-style tapas and a select number of main dishes. In addition to a ceviche bar, Barranco’s menu features bocaditos (small bites) such as Scallops Carlitos and Langostinos Crocantes (prawns), grilled anticuchos (meat skewers), pollo a la brasa (traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken), classic Peruvian sandwiches, an assortment of delectable sides and, for dessert, Alfajores, the popular Latin-American artisanal cookies.Barranco’s beverage program features pisco, the traditional spirit of Peru.

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Leslie
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Superior Ambience. Great service. Magnificent views!
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Limewood Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Unspecified• Berkeley
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4.3
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colin
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was terrific, wait staff terrific, nice holiday atmosphere and easy parking. All great for a high quality family dining experience. The downside is we were there 3 hours as it took about an hour after first course salads and sides to get the main course, then a long time for desert. Happily since salads and sides came fairly quickly we were not starving and no one was in a hurry. They were not packed, a bit busy. My guess is they are short kitchen staffing.
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The Park Bistro & BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lafayette
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4.4
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LindaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We discovered the beautiful back patio. Even though it was raining, it was warm and comfortable. The service was attentive and welcoming, and the food was spectacular as ever. Can’t wait to return.
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Millennium OaklandPrice: Expensive• Vegan• Oakland
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4.6
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nancyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful as usual. We went on Christmas Eve and sat outside in the tent. The tent area is quiet. The inside can become very lively. We had the halibut , the harvest dish and my go the puttanesca . All served in a timely manner with great service. I do miss the intimacy of the first restaurant. However, it is great to see them shine at this new place.
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The Hideout KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Lafayette
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4.5
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Kevin
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great service and the owner was very attentive and helpful. Food was really good
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Shelby'sPrice: Moderate• Contemporary European• Orinda
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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Shelby's

2. Limewood Bar & Restaurant

3. The Hideout Kitchen

4. Millennium Oakland

5. The Park Bistro & Bar

6. Reve

7. A16 Rockridge

8. Study Hall Rooftop Lounge

9. Agrodolce

10. Barranco

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