Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Rancho Santa Fe

46 restaurants available nearby

1. Mille Fleurs

4.9

Exceptional(2271)

Price: Very Expensive

• French American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 16 times today

**Please note: Patio requests must call the restaurant to confirm availability for patio dining, as availability is very limited due to table spacing.* Nestled in the heart of the historic and charming village of Rancho Santa Fe, just four miles inland from Del Mar, Mille Fleurs offers magnificent California food presentation with extraordinary French flair. The exquisite yet comfortable French country décor with inviting outside patio provides an atmosphere that is gracious, warm and welcoming. Mille Fleurs has received numerous accolades including: "Top 25 in America" from Food & Wine Magazine "Far and away the best restaurant sampled in greater San Diego" quoted in The New York Times as well as "Best French" and "Best of the Best" in San Diego Magazine. Our award winning wine cellar offers over seven hundred choices spanning the globe and varying greatly in price. A mile down the road is the Chino's Family Farm where our chef heads every day to get fresh ingredients.

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2. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(333)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro located in the heart of the beautiful downtown Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Our unique bistro offers an amazing menu and a superior wine selection for any lunch or dinner occasion.Owner / Chef Mozy Jahanguiri, who has run restaurants in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas, has opened The Rancho Santa Fe Bistro in the space formerly occupied by The Pantry on Paseo Delicias. Mozy has prepared a menu that offers a wide variety of healthy and stylish fresh grill and more offering a balanced approach to food and wine along with bistro favorites including Oysters Rockefeller, traditional escargots, baked brie with grapes and honey and more for starters. Entrees to satisfy any taste of carefully sourced meats, seafood and much more. Be sure to check out Bistro's beautiful wood wine cellar, housing an extensive collection that spans an impressive 100 years (1897-1997) at a variety of price points.

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3. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

4.5

Awesome(1527)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Del Mar

Booked 67 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

4. The Pony Room

4.8

Exceptional(1472)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 45 times today

The Pony Room is a favorite among locals and resort guests alike. In addition to an extensive selection of all expressions of agave spirits, it is also home to one of Southern California's most impressive wine and hand-crafted, seasonally inspired signature cocktail lists. The Pony Room serves exceptional, American inspired comfort classics with daily specials.Live Music 7 nights a weekJoin us every Saturday and Sunday for Brunch on our beautiful hacienda inspired terraces from 11am to 2pm.

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5. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

4.7

Exceptional(9142)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Cardiff By The Sea

Booked 93 times today

Pacific Coast Grill's oceanfront venue features unique Pacific Coastal cuisine, an oyster bar, select sushi rolls, and a plethora of seafood choices, delicious steaks and more! There are two levels of dining at the new PCG with every dining seat in the house carefully planned to have an ocean view. There are bars on both levels and a heated outdoor patio and a deck with one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean and the line up at Cardiff Reef. You can watch surfers, kite surfers, dolphins, whales and spectacular sunsets from throughout the restaurant.

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6. South of Nick's - Del Mar

4.7

Exceptional(585)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Del Mar

Booked 83 times today

An essential stop in San Diego for Southern California Mexican Cuisine.South of Nick's Mexican Kitchen & Bar features Classic Mexican favorites, prime steaks and seafood with a So Cal twist. Fine Tequilas & Margaritas Our food and drink meets the highest standards of quality, freshness and seasonality and combines both modern-creative and traditional styles of cooking. Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

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7. Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(97)

Price: Expensive

• American • Encinitas

Booked 53 times today

Located in beautiful Cardiff by The Sea, Waverly is a full-service restaurant serving Progressive American cuisine & specialty cocktails with a European influence.Evening Dining Reservation tables will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties of up to 2 and for 2 hours for parties of up to 6.Reservations are weather permitting and may be rescheduled if inclement weather is forecast. You will be contacted by one of our Hospitality Leaders should modifications need to be made to your reservation.*We offer a limited menu happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 3 to 5 PM. No reservations needed – first come, first served

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8. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1196)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Poway / Rancho Bernardo

Booked 42 times today

Rosina's Italian Restaurants is traditional, casual and family friendly. We prepare our pastas and sauces fresh daily. Rosina's is a great place for a business meeting in our larger additional dining room, special gathering date night, or family dinner. Hand Made for 30 YearsWe serve healthy, Mediterranean recipes the Italian way: homemade soups, fresh vegetables, classic Italian cuisine from the heart of Italy. Our family has prepared meals for San Diegans for almost 30 years.Find out why your neighbors are calling both of Rosina's locations hidden gems, and make sure to try the nightly dinner specials!

9. Dolce

4.7

Exceptional(704)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Rancho Santa Fe

Booked 17 times today

Dolce is a high quality, inviting atmosphere and the perfect Ranch neighborhood hideaway. Intimate and lively, Dolce offers delicious local, rustic wine-country inspired cuisine, fine wine and occasions for joyful gatherings.

10. Firenze Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(1745)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Encinitas

Booked 18 times today

OPEN FOR DINE IN~ We are accepting online and phone reservations. Please be patient with wait times **IF YOU HAVE A SEATING PREFERENCE FOR EITHER THE INSIDE DINING ROOM OR OUTSIDE HEATED PATIO, PLEASE SPECIFY WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. **SEATING PREFERENCES CANNOT BE GUARANTEED** Sun-splashed by day and romantically lantern-lit at night, Firenze's flower-bedecked patio, with it's gentle fountain, is like a private courtyard in some romantic Italian villa. Come see what all the buzz is about we are certain that you will enjoy this one of a kind experience in this beautiful San Diego Italian restaurant.

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Mark
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The waitress was very knowledgeable of their menu and the ambience of sitting outside almost on the beach at night was so romantic. We will definitely go back and will tell our friends about the restaurant.
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Pacific Coast Grill - CardiffPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Cardiff By The Sea
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4.7
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Nancyvip
Mexico City •69 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
The service was excellent, we really liked the wait staff but even better were our lunches. Absolutely delicious. Everything was perfect and enjoyed by us. Thanks
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The Pony RoomPrice: Very Expensive• American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.8
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Kami
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
We had a great experience as always. Food and drinks and service all wonderful.
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Mille FleursPrice: Very Expensive• French American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.9
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FoodObservationsvip
San Diego •41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
North Italia in Del Mar is such a beautiful restaurant with warm, genuine service. I love all the staff here. Some unfortunate observations though from this most recent visit. Meatball appetizer with the polenta is something I always order. This time the meatballs were not thoroughly hot in the center. One of the meatballs had a noticeably dense, off-putting texture. The poleta base was hot & tasty as usual. I did try the new Lasagna Bianca al Forno. There was a generous amount of braised short rib on top. The center of the lasagna was not hot and rather bland. Not sure I would order it again. Also, their plating now with the stainless steel baking dishes right on top of plates is awkward and frustrating. It’s almost like eating on an air hockey table. They really need to put a cloth napkin in between or some other friction agent. This was a surprising oversight in their attention to detail. Tiramisu was excellent!
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North Italia San Diego - One PaseoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Del Mar
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4.5
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Robert
San Diego •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Oct 2024
What a wonderful bistro. Dishes were superb, dish plates “licked@ clean. A true gem
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Rancho Santa Fe BistroPrice: Moderate• American• Rancho Santa Fe
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4.7

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Mille Fleurs

2. Rancho Santa Fe Bistro

3. North Italia San Diego - One Paseo

4. The Pony Room

5. Pacific Coast Grill - Cardiff

6. South of Nick's - Del Mar

7. Waverly Restaurant & Lounge

8. Rosina's Italian Restaurant

9. Dolce

10. Firenze Trattoria

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