Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Fresno / San Joaquin Valley

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Camp 4 Wine Cafe

5.0

5 (773)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Modesto

About the restaurant

We are a small, locally owned wine cafe striving to provide great service, and great food in a comfortable atmosphere. Serving affordable wines from all over the world as well as panini, charcuterie, cheeses, and salads. We source both locally and internationally providing an array of options that you are sure to enjoy. We can't wait to see you.

Top review

Patty

Dined 2 days ago

Super friendly. We were quickly greeted and seated by the owner Damon. Wine selection is impressive. It continues to change over the years , always replacing a selection with a better one. We chose the whipped feta appetizer. Delicious and just the right amount for 4 people to share. I was so happy to see their lemon chicken orzo soup on the specials menus. Added that to a chicken pesto, apple, & Brie panini and my evening was perfect. Excellent food, excellent service, always a treat to visit Camp 4 in downtown Modesto.

Galletto Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (1685)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Modesto

About the restaurant

Located in lively downtown Modesto, California, Galletto Ristorante offers a seasonal Italian-inspired menu with an emphasis on local farms and producers. The cuisine is complemented by an extensive list of wines, craft beers and signature cocktails. Enjoy impeccable service from our professional wait staff as you gather with friends and family in our beautiful dining room or dine al fresco on our covered Vine Arbor Patio. Galletto is the ideal venue for private dining events, cocktail socials, corporate meetings, baby showers and wedding receptions. Special events can be accommodated in one of our 3 private dining rooms, our Vine Arbor Patio and Bocce Court. We invite you to join us and experience an exceptional dining experience at Galletto Ristorante.

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Diane

Dined 5 days ago

Christmas Eve dinner was great! Bethany (our server) was wonderful and food was delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (787)

$30 and under

Californian

Fresno

About the restaurant

Campagnia Bistro is located in the heart of the upscale Woodward Park area in north Fresno at the corner of Champlain and Perrin. Campagnia Bistro offer eclectic California cuisine prepared by award winning Chef Floro Bugnosen. If this is your first visit to Campagnia we recommend the Alaskan Halibut (when in season) a neighborhood favorite, the succulent Rack of Lamb or Chef Floro’s signature Grilled Pork Chop. Campagnia features an extensive wine list and has been recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine with the “Award of Excellence”.

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Janis

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was very nice, the patio was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious and the service was excellent.

Verona Cucina Italiana

4.7

4.7 (659)

$30 and under

Italian

Modesto

About the restaurant

The freshest ingredients available are used in our classic Northern Italian recipes. We only use fresh seasonal fish -- never frozen. Our classical bolognese sauce is a favorite in the community.

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NormandVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We live up past Sacramento but were in Modesto again for an event. We have been here twice before and returned again this evening. We return because the food is delicious, it is reasonably priced, and the staff is very friendly and efficient. Tonight was no different. My wife had the chicken marsala and I had the calamari steak. Both were new items for us as we wanted to try something different than our previous visits. Once again we found both well prepared and delicious. We have yet to find a favorite entree, as everything we have tasted has been great. We would highly recommend giving them a try and we will certainly be back when we visit Modesto again. Thanks Oscar for the great service!

Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar

4.7

4.7 (110)

$30 and under

Mexican

Modesto

About the restaurant

With a passion for family and food the Lujan sisters came together to open Agave Azul Kitchen & Tequila Bar in 2012. Their goal was to bring together a gathering of authentic Mexican home cooking that stuck to their roots. Their family originated from Zacatecas, Mexico and then came to Hughson, California to begin farming. With this heritage came recipes passed down from generation to generation. Food was the center of their life and growing up on a local farm allowed their family to cook at home with food grown on their land. Sandra and Gabby originally had the thought of opening Taqueria El Agave, but it quickly transformed into a full kitchen serving some of their favorite dishes such as pollo con crema y rajas. The unique thing about Agave Azul is their attention and focus to the quality of each of the ingredients that goes into their recipes and their commitment to never sacrificing on quality home grown ingredients.

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Alb

Dined 4 days ago

I had the tacos with rice and beans lunch special—it was so flavorful! The service was great, and the tablet checkout made everything quick and easy.

The Point Restaurant, Bar & Patio

4.6

4.6 (148)

$31 to $50

American

Fresno

About the restaurant

The Point Patio Bar and Bistro is a hot new restaurant featuring American cuisine with a full service, indoor and outdoor bar. The passion to bring a new feel to Fresno came with many trips around the country including Denver, Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco. With their collaborative experiences and a joint vision of bringing the "perfect" point home, the idea for the patio bistro was born. The unique outdoor oasis features fire, water and colored lighting effects. Along with the televisions strategically placed for subtle viewing, The Point sets the mood for an experience like no other. The indoor booth and table seating offers a more intimate dining experience for friends and family. The Point's highly qualified Chefs bring creative flavor and presentation to a diverse menu including tasty Bistro Starters, Gourmet Burgers and Handhelds, savory Mains and House Made desserts. A lighter lunch selection, a happy hour menu and Sunday Brunch is also available.

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Tiffany

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Had a nice brunch with a friend with good service.

Nativos - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4.5

4.5 (385)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Fresno

About the restaurant

Located in the West observation lobby of the Picayune Tower, Nativos is Italian food at its best. The restaurant is an airy, contemporary setting with sunlight streaming through large windows overlooking the awesome views of the Sierra Foothills and Lilly Mountain terrain. There is limited outdoor seating on the canopied terrace for those that wish to catch the sun and take in the fresh air.

The menu keeps up with modern trends and delivers a cutting-edge dining experience while retaining the peerless flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean coast. Only the best quality food and ingredients are selected to make the dishes fully authentic and flavorful.

Hours of Operation: Open Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 9pm for dinner and on Sunday for brunch from 10:30am to 2:30pm

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Patty

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Great food, service, and price. Will go back again soon

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4.3

4.3 (201)

$30 and under

American

Bakersfield

About the restaurant

At Sonder we're all about coming together to create an experience that not only showcases great food and drinks, but also brings people together. Sonder offers an unique culture with a delicious menu, a complete bar program, so bring your friends and family and say hi to the Sonder Squad!

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Timia

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Everything was good except service was slow. Took forever to get drinks and our check.

Firefall Ranch at Yosemite

4.1

4.1 (23)

$50 and over

International

Tuolumne

About the restaurant

We’re tenderizing everything from prime cuts of meat and fish to vegetarian specialties like cauliflower steak, and finishing them off with natural hardwood grilling over an open flame. Our broad menu is internationally inspired and executed with a California fresh, healthy sensibility.

Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 5pm-9pm.

For parties of 8 and more, please contact our Host at dining@firefallranch.com or 209-379-6820 x3551.

Don't forget to check out our Tavern restaurant as well. The Tavern does not require reservations and is open 7 days a week for Breakfast 7am-11am, Lunch 12pm-4pm, and Dinner 5pm-9pm.

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Claudia

Dined 4 days ago

Service to get anything on table was slow. Had to ask for wine list twice. Server was very good but perhaps overwhelmed. It was however Christmas Day so much can be forgiven I giess

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fresno

3.7

3.7 (77)

$30 and under

American

Fresno

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Giovanni

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

It was a very pleasant and memorable experience. We were celebrating my birthday and our server Joseph was incredible. He had great customer service skills and made sure we had a great night the food was spectacular it came out fast and delicious.

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