Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Encanto

63 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Prado at Balboa Park

4.6

Exceptional(7929)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 57 times today

Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the Historic House of Hospitality, The Prado offers historic charm and California cuisine.

2. Buona Forchetta

4.6

Exceptional(866)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Park

Booked 81 times today

Buona Forchetta started in 2011 as a craving of Matteo’s to bring some of his native Italy to our adopted home of South Park. We found the perfect corner and built the perfect oven. Since then, we’ve strived to deliver an exceptional and authentic Italian experience to our customers keeping our focus on the simple recipes that Matteo grew up on. We owe a huge “grazie” to our neighbors who have joined us on this awesome journey, and we hope that you will continue to be part of our story.

3. CUCINA urbana

4.8

Exceptional(7119)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Banker's Hill

Booked 47 times today

We are a wine shop inside of a restaurant | Dining and design form the perfect union at San Diego's highly acclaimed CUCINA urbana, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, located in the heart of Bankers Hill since 2009. The restaurant boasts comfort and familiarity, welcoming diners to a country farmhouse with the added whimsy of a contemporary art installation.CUCINA urbana is the originator of the CUCINA retail wine program where each dedicated shop allows guests to hand select wines at a retail price, either to enjoy with their meal for a minimal corkage fee or for purchase to-go. The wine list is comprised of many familiar labels as well as rare and small-batch gems, with an emphasis on Italian varietals.

4. Wormwood

4.7

Exceptional(814)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • North Park

Booked 28 times today

Wormwood invites you to explore a bygone era when poets, writers, and painters found inspiration in the Green Fairy. Discover fine Absinthes as we share stories of its golden age and guide your palate on a unique journey.Our restaurant blends French elegance with bohemian charm, creating a cozy haven for food lovers. Each dish, from wagyu tartare to fresh oysters, celebrates local flavors and craftsmanship. Experience curated tastes of our coastal region with passion and finesse.We offer French wines and unique cocktails with a twist on classics. Every meal and drink promises adventure and cherished memories. Discover the fusion of past and present where dining is an unparalleled experience.Enjoy our three dining areas: a cozy indoor space with an open kitchen, an enchanting patio for serene outdoor dining, and the Secret Garden, a speakeasy bar with a unique cocktail menu and Green Hour. We also host private events, from dinners to weddings, ensuring every occasion is memorable.

5. KINDRED

4.7

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • South Park

Booked 43 times today

Equal parts evil lair and Victorian cocktail salon, KINDRED has transfixed and beguiledall who step into its portal, with whimsical eccentricity, world class vegan dishes, and ambitiously inventive cocktails.Since opening its doors in late 2015 in the enchanting neighborhood of South Park, SanDiego, KINDRED has garnered recognition which transcends its plant-based credo,heralded as one of the city's premier dining institutions. It has been named EATER SanDiego's and San Diego Magazine's Restaurant Of The Year, topped Zagat San Diego'sMost Important Restaurant Openings, and earned an Orchid Award for interiordesign from the San Diego Architectural Foundation. KINDRED was also named within the Food Network's list of the best vegan restaurants in the country, was voted the Best Vegan Bar in the U.S. by VegNews magazine, and received regional honors from the Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation for Best Restaurant Bar in the West.

6. Ciccia Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(190)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Barrio Logan

Booked 33 times today

Nestled in Barrio Logan, San Diego, Ciccia Osteria is a charming Italian restaurant that invites guests on a culinary journey through Italy. With its warm ambiance, attentive service, and exquisite cuisine, Ciccia Osteria is a beloved destination. Notably, it has won the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024Entering Ciccia Osteria, guests are transported to Italy's bustling trattorias. The cozy interior, with small tables, exposed brick walls, and soft lighting, creates an intimate atmosphere perfect for any occasion.Committed to the finest ingredients and traditional techniques, Ciccia Osteria offers handmade pastas, succulent seafood, and tender meats, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. The curated wine list features Italian and California wines to pair with the menu.Under Chef Mario Cassineri's guidance, Ciccia Osteria is more than a restaurant—it's a destination where guests can savor authentic Italian cuisine and create lasting memories.

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7. Alexander's on 30th

4.8

Exceptional(3103)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Park

Booked 49 times today

Neighborhood gem located in the heart of the Historic North Park District, adjoining Balboa Park and the world famous San Diego Zoo. Specializing in homestyle Italian with Gourmet Flair. Hand made Pastas, Award Winning Pizza and Voted Best of Restaurants by San Diego Magazine "Most Romantic". Listed as Top 25 Places to Eat in San Diego "Before You Die" by San Diego Union Tribune. Make memorable celebrations on our beautiful patio, the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Remember to try our diners favorites, The Theodore's Fix Pizza and Baked Vodka Bolognese.Look forward to serving you soon!

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8. Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

4.6

Exceptional(2709)

Price: Expensive

• International • North Park

Booked 35 times today

Located in the heart of the San Diego Zoo, Albert’s offers full-service dining where you can enjoy deck seating with the ambiance of a tropical waterfall. Patio seating not guaranteed!The menu features a variety of unique dishes including seafood specialties, a variety of entrees, salads, sandwiches, and children’s options. Join us for Weekend Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.Valid San Diego Zoo Membership or admission ticket is required to dine in Alberts Restaurant.18% Gratuity charge to be added to checks for parties of 7 or more. Due to spacing restrictions, we cannot accommodate strollers inside the restaurant or on our patio, stroller parking is located right outside of Albert's Restaurant.

9. Bleu Boheme

4.8

Exceptional(3555)

Price: Expensive

• French • Kensington

Booked 23 times today

"World travel and its pleasures; items brought back from different places for décors; great stories shared with others; and very importantly, simple, yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble. It is simply for people coming to our restaurant to be transported around the world, and to travel with us for an evening, to a place of well-being and happiness."Bleu Bohème is designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian and artistic free spirited left bank of Paris with the roots and tradition of the rural areas. Bleu Bohème is a neighborhood restaurant that serves accessible, affordable and comforting French cuisine.

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10. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1085)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lemon Grove

Booked 5 times today

Located in the middle of Lemon Grove’s charming downtown area, Giardino is a welcoming and casual Italian inspired cucina where the neighborhood gathers for fresh and flavorful classic dishes found throughout Italy.Giardino offers an Italian-inspired menu of seasonally-driven dishes that use timeless Italian techniques and fresh ingredients. Guests will find items such as fresh seafood, pastas, pizzas and salads, as well as a variety of elements made in-house.

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Rosemary
San Diego •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service from Freddy, attentive service from others as well. The best Cobb salad I have had in a long time and the creme brulee was wonderful. The restaurant was crowded but not noisy. We walked over to the Botanical Garden after lunch, end of a great experience.
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The Prado at Balboa ParkPrice: Moderate• Californian• Downtown / Gaslamp
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4.6
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FrankVIP
San Diego •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Robert was an amazing server! He knew his stuff and was extremely professional but also very entertaining and funny. The meatball and polenta appetizer was delicious. As was the focaccia. My pork tomahawk was stellar. Huge portion too. Super tender and succulent. The burrata and eggplant pizza was super good too. Really nice dining room and a great wine shop setting. Definitely noisy.
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CUCINA urbanaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Banker's Hill
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4.8
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Matthew
San Diego •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great meal as always! Love the food here and will certainly be back. I had the pork chop and risotto special which was fantastic. Others in our group also loved their choices. We brought a bottle of wine and the corkage fee was $25. It was a bit on the loud side for a table of 8 to hear each other, but in a way that's part of the experience.
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Buona ForchettaPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Park
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4.6
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Julia
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
my parents are in town visiting, and we brought them here. Not only was everyone lovely, the food was delicious. Everything on the menu seems like it was a conscious choice, and each piece of the meal tasted delicious. We usually don’t order dessert when we go out, but we did this time and didn’t regret it.
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WormwoodPrice: Very Expensive• French• North Park
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4.7
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Elizabeth
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Amazing food & atmosphere! Loved it so much we went two nights in a row before flying home to the U.K! Thank you Kindred💚
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KINDREDPrice: Expensive• Vegetarian / Vegan• South Park
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4.7

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63 restaurants available nearby

1. The Prado at Balboa Park

2. Buona Forchetta

3. CUCINA urbana

4. Wormwood

5. KINDRED

6. Ciccia Osteria

7. Alexander's on 30th

8. Albert's Restaurant - San Diego Zoo

9. Bleu Boheme

10. Giardino Neighborhood Cucina

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