.Outdoor Dining Guide

Our annual list of outdoor dining and drinking in the East Bay.

ALAMEDA

Asena Californian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Six tables seat twenty on side patio with flowers. 2508 Santa Clara Ave., 510-521-4100.

C’era Una Volta Italian; coffee, brunch, lunch, and deli counter; patio seating accommodates around twenty diners; umbrellas and potted plants. 1332 Park St., 510-769-4828. CeraUnaVolta.us

Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden Coffeehouse plus pizza and pastries; lunch and dinner. Patio with benches and tables, fountains, flowers, herbs, and shrubbery. 1223 Park St., 510-865-2385. JuliesTea.com

Lost Weekend Lounge Bar popular with rockabilly types. Covered patio with benches and tables. 2320 Santa Clara Ave., 510-523-4700.

Lucky 13 Bar with big covered patio decorated with murals of Johnny Cash. 1301 Park St., 510-523-2118.

The New Zealander Pub cuisine; lunch, dinner, late-night; brick garden patio with cement tables and benches, shaded by umbrellas. 1400 Webster St., 510-769-8555. The-NewZealander.com

Otaez Mexican; breakfast, lunch, dinner; bar. Tile patio in front with eight tables and umbrellas. 1619 Webster St., 510-521-9090. OtaezRestaurant.com

Sandwich Board Deli; lunch and dinner. One bench, one table, and one chair in front with awning. 2412 Webb St., 510-521-3366.

Speisekammer German; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar with German beers on tap. Biergarten with picnic tables shaded by umbrellas. 2424 Lincoln Ave., 510-522-1300. Speisekammer.com

Tomatina Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. A rear patio features about five tables with umbrellas for shade. 1338 Park St., 510-521-1000. Tomatina.com

Tucker’s Ice Cream Opened in 1941, now serves more than 33 flavors; lunch, dinner. Rear patio with greenery and a jacaranda tree. 1349 Park St., 510-522-4960.

ALAMO

Cherubini Coffee House Sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast pastries, and bagels; lunch; beer, wine, and coffees. Large porch, back deck, and a wooden patio for creek-side dining. 37 Alamo Sq. #A, 925-743-0824.

Xenia! Bistro California cuisine; lunch and dinner; eight tables with umbrellas. 115 Alamo Plaza, 925-855-9000. XeniaBistro.com

Lawrence’s Walnut Creek Meats American; sandwiches, burgers, steaks; lunch and early dinner. Outdoor grill with meats barbecued on the patio to 2:30 p.m. 225-B Alamo Plaza, 925-838-0505.

ALBANY

Bua Luang Thai; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk tables. 1166 Solano Ave., 510-527-8288.

Cafe Raj Indian and Pakistani cuisine; lunch, dinner, late-night; beer and wine. Sidewalk tables under an awning. 1158 Solano Ave., 510-524-5667. CafeRajOnline.com

Cafeina American; breakfast and lunch; sandwiches, baked desserts, and coffees. Sidewalk tables. 1389 Solano Ave., 510-526-6069.

Christopher’s Nothing Fancy Cafe Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer, wine, and margaritas. Patio tables by a pond. 1019 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-1185.

Fonda Solana Dinner, tapas; assorted tequilas; lunch, dinner, late night. Three front patios with heat lamp and awning, European-style glass doors. 1501 Solano Ave., 510-559-9006. FondaSolana.com

Jodie’s Restaurant American; all-day breakfast, fried chicken Sat. and Sun.; breakfast, lunch, dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 902 Masonic Ave., 510-526-1109. Djovida.com/Jodie

Meal Ticket Californian; breakfast and lunch; seafood, sandwiches, and egg dishes are a specialty. Uncovered patio out back. 1235 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-6325.

Nizza la Bella Italian; dinner; full bar. Enclosed, heated sidewalk cafe. 825-827 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-2552.

Rendez-Vous Cafe Bistro French; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Outdoor tables evoke Parisian street cafes. 1111 Solano Ave., 510-527-4111, RendezvousCafeBistro.com

Ruen Pair Thai; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Outdoor patio seating. 1045 San Pablo Ave., 510-528-2375. RuenPair.com

Sam’s Log Cabin American; breakfast and lunch. Organic eggs, coffee, catfish sticks, and Swedish pancakes served on a brick patio with redwoods and an herb garden. 945 San Pablo Ave., 510-558-0494.

Sophia Cafe Organic Mediterranean; lunch, dinner; two sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 1247 Solano Ave., 510-526-8663.

Sunny Side Cafe American; breakfast and lunch; some vegetarian and organic options. Six sidewalk tables with heaters. 1499 Solano Ave., 510-527-5383.

ANTIOCH

Schooner’s Grille and Brewery American; lunch, dinner; full bar. Patio seats under umbrellas, outdoor seating for up to 75. 4250 Lone Tree Way, 925-776-1800

BERKELEY

900 Grayson Restaurant. Fusion/Californian; breakfast, lunch, and brunch. Patio seating. 900 Grayson St., 510-704-9900. 900Grayson.com

Adagia Californian with southern Mediterranean influence; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Sunny garden patio in front with walkways, benches, and grass. Courtyard in back seats up to fifty at teak tables amid foliage, heaters, and elegant archways.2700 Bancroft Way, 510-647-2300. AdagiaRestaurant.com

Alborz Persian Cuisine Persian; lunch and dinner; wine and beer. Elegant salads and exotic entrees. Sidewalk tables. 2142 Center St., 510-848-8877.

Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Three tables under umbrellas. 1591 Solano Ave., 510-526-8185. BarneysHamburgers.com

The Bear’s Lair Brew Pub American; lunch, dinner, and late-night; beer. On the UC Berkeley campus. Extensive outdoor seating with view of Lower Sproul Plaza. 2475 Bancroft Way, 510-843-5247.

Bel Forno Bakery with sandwiches, salads, pastries, and coffees; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Outdoor tables with view of Gourmet Ghetto. 1400 Shattuck Ave., 510-644-1601.

Berkeley Thai House Thai; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Wood deck with greenery and umbrellas. 2511 Channing Way, 510-843-7352.

Bistro Liaison French; lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; full bar. Limited outdoor seating, seven street-side tables with wide umbrellas. 1849 Shattuck Ave., 510-849-2155. LiaisonBistro.com

Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe Brazilian; lunch; six sidewalk tables. 2161 University Ave., 510-845-8011.

Bubi’s Cafe serving sandwiches, salads, baked desserts; lunch. Outdoor tables picturesquely sited amid jasmine and other flowers. 2530 10th St., 510-549-1759, BubisCatering.com

Cafe Cacao California cuisine, soups, salads, sandwiches, and cakes; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Front patio tables. No full service outside. 914 Heinz Ave., 510-843-6000. CafeCacao.biz

Cafe Clem French and Californian; sandwiches, salads, desserts, and coffees; breakfast and lunch. Sidewalk tables. 2703 7th St., 510-204-9602, CafeClem.com

Cafe Fanny French and Californian; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. All tables outside on an outdoor patio partially shaded by an awning. 1603 San Pablo Ave., 510-524-5451. CafeFanny.com

Cafe Leila Sandwiches, salads, cakes, coffees; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Outdoor tables. 1724 San Pablo Ave., 510-525-7544.

Cafe Muse Raw and organic deli; breakfast and lunch; beer, wine, and sake; in garden adjacent to Berkeley Art Museum. 2625 Durant Ave., 510-548-4366, RawCafeMuse.com

Cafe Panini Coffeehouse menu with sandwiches and salads; breakfast and lunch; umbrella-shaded tables on brick patio nestled in Trumpetvine Court, next to Jupiter. 2115 Allston Way, 510-849-0405. Cafe-Panini.net

Cafe Rouge Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; full bar. Front sidewalk seating with tables shaded by umbrellas and awning. 1782 Fourth St., 510-525-1440. CafeRouge.net

Cafe Strada Cafe a stone’s throw from the UC Berkeley campus serves coffees, teas, and desserts. Many outdoor tables, some sheltered. 2300 College Ave., 510-843-5282.

Cafe Zeste Coffeehouse and bistro serving California-cuisine-style lunches (salads, sandwiches, grilled items); tables with umbrellas seat up to twenty next to the lawn in front of Strawberry Creek Design Center. 1250 Addison St., 510-704-9378.

Casa Latina Mexican/bakery; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; pastries baked on-site. Sidewalk tables. 1805 San Pablo Ave., 510-558-7177.

Cesar Tapas; lunch, dinner; full bar. Front tables. 1515 Shattuck Ave., 510-883-0222. BarCesar.com

Crixa Cakes Eastern European-style bakery serving baked desserts, coffee, and tea. Five sidewalk tables. 2748 Adeline St., 510-548-0421, CrixaCakes.com

The Cheeseboard Collective Bread, cheese, pastries, and pizza; lunch and dinner. Two tables under awning. 1512 Shattuck Ave., 510-549-3055. CheeseboardCollective.coop

Dara Thai/Laotian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with ten imported tables and antique-carved wooden statuary, some tree shade. 1549 Shattuck Ave., 510-841-2002.

Eccolo Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Outdoor patio seating plus a sunroom. 1820 Fourth St., 510-644-0444. Eccolo.com

Ethiopia Restaurant Ethiopian; lunch and dinner. Large covered garden with ten tables. 2955 Telegraph Ave., 510-843-1992. EthiopiaRestaurant.com

Fertile Grounds Cafe Sandwiches, desserts, and coffees; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk tables. 1796 Shattuck Ave., 510-548-1423.

Filippo’s Pastaria Italian; lunch, dinner, weekend brunch; beer and wine. Alley tables under an awning. 2930 College Ave., 510-644-3848.

Free Speech Movement Cafe Sandwiches, salads, and fair-trade organic coffees; lunch and dinner. Attached to UC Berkeley’s Moffitt Library; outdoor tables (with view of the campus) have access to electrical outlets. UC Berkeley campus; 510-642-3773.

Grégoire French; lunch, dinner, takeout. Two sidewalk tables shaded by an awning. 2109 Cedar St., 510-883-1893. GregoireRestaurant.com

Guerilla Cafe Cafe food, pastries, panini, and waffles; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. DJ music on Sundays. Outdoor benches. 1620 Shattuck Ave., 510-845-2233. GuerillaCafe.com

Homemade Cafe Cafe food; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine; three tables shaded by awning. 2454 Sacramento St., 510-845-1940.

House of Curries Pakistani; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk tables. 2984 College Ave., 510-841-1688.

Imperial Tea Court Chinese teahouse located upstairs in the Epicurious Garden; lunch and dinner. Outdoor tables amid attractive landscaping. 1511 Shattuck Ave., 510-540-8888, ImperialTea.com

International House Cafe American coffeehouse; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Sandwiches, coffee, pastries, and fresh juices served at ten tables on two patios overlooking Piedmont Avenue and campus. 2299 Piedmont Ave., 510-643-9932.

International House International; buffet breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Tables in two open-air garden courtyards. 2299 Piedmont Ave., 510-642-9490.

Jimmy Bean’s Californian; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Storefront tables with umbrellas. 1290 Sixth St., 510-528-3435. JimmyBeans.com

Joshu-Ya Japanese; lunch and dinner. A quiet sushi retreat just off busy Telegraph Avenue. Fenced garden with tables in front. 2441 Dwight Way, 510-848-5260.

Jupiter Californian/pub; lunch and dinner; salads and wood-fired pizzas served in two-level beer garden with ivy, trumpet vine, fire pit, heat lamps, and live music. 2181 Shattuck Ave., 510-843-8277. JupiterBeer.com

King Yen Restaurant Chinese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine; shaded patio. 2995 College Ave., 510-845-1286.

Kirin Chinese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Enclosed back patio with awning and foliage, open on weekends. 1767 Solano Ave., 510-524-1677.

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub Pizza and pub; lunch, dinner, and late-night; bar drinks, beer on tap. Outdoor patio with heat lamps. 2033 San Pablo Ave., 510-845-1652, LanesplitterPizza.com

Le Bateau Ivre French; breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch; coffee, full bar. Two brick patios, fifteen tables with umbrellas. 2629 Telegraph Ave., 510-849-1100.

La Mediterranée Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Outdoor patio and awning festooned with flowers. 2936 College Ave., 510-540-7773. LaMediterranee.net

La Note French; brunch and lunch; beer and wine; rear patio with twenty tables, heat lamps, and quaint, provincial decor. 2377 Shattuck Ave., 510-843-1535. LaNoteRestaurant.com

O Chamé Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer, wine, and sake. Wooden patio with bamboo. 1830 Fourth St., 510-841-8783.

Paragon California cuisine; lunch and dinner; full bar. Wooden deck with a view of the bay. Claremont Resort and Spa, 41 Tunnel Rd., 510-549-8585. ClaremontResort.com/dining

Picante Taqueria Mexican, imported and locally grown ingredients; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Garden patios in back, sidewalk tables in front. 1328 Sixth St., 510-525-3121.

Raleigh’s American; lunch and dinner; microbrew menu and full bar. Patio shaded by umbrellas, trees, and bougainvillea, plus a tiered deck. 2438 Telegraph Ave., 510-848-8652.

Rick and Ann’s California cuisine; breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner; beer and wine. Covered patio with flower boxes. 2922 Domingo Ave., 510-649-8538. RickandAnns.com

Riva Cucina Northern Italian; lunch and dinner. Seating on outdoor piazza. 800 Heinz Ave., 510-851-7482. RivaCucina.com

Saul’s Restaurant and Deli New York-style deli; breakfast, lunch, dinner; wine, beer, and some mixed drinks. Sidewalk tables, but no full service outside. 1475 Shattuck Ave., 510-848-3354. SaulsDeli.com

Sea Breeze Market and Deli Seafood, sandwiches; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Deck chairs and tables with beach umbrellas on a patio. 598 University Ave., 510-486-0802.

Sea Salt Seafood; lunch, dinner, weekend brunch; patio seating. 2512 San Pablo Ave., 510-883-1720. SeaSaltRestaurant.com

Smokehouse Down-home greasy spoon with burgers, malts, and shakes; lunch, dinner, and late-night. Covered patio with picnic benches. 3115 Telegraph Ave., 510-845-3640.

Tacubaya Mexican; breakfast, brunch, and lunch; shared patio with Pasta Shop. Tables in front plaza. 1788 Fourth St., 510-525-5160.

Tomatina Italian; lunch and dinner. About 10 sidewalk tables in a fenced-off area with heaters. 2132 Center St., 510-991-7392.

Triple Rock American; lunch and dinner; microbrews and munchies. Seats about forty at picnic tables on an enclosed patio. 1920 Shattuck Ave., 510-843-2739. TripleRock.com

Uncommon Cafe Coffeehouse; breakfast and lunch. Patio with pond and four umbrella-shaded tables enclosed in latticework fence. 2813 Seventh St., 510-845-5264. UncommonGrounds.net

Vanessa’s Bistro Vietnamese fusion; lunch (weekends only) and dinner; full bar. Semi-enclosed patio in front. 1715 Solano Ave., 510-525-8300 VanessasBistro.com

Vault Cafe Coffeehouse with sandwiches and pastries; breakfast, brunch, lunch; beer and wine. Sidewalk tables. 3250 Adeline St., 510-595-9600.

Viva Taqueria Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer; tables under umbrellas. 2984 Russell St., 510-843-5565.

Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai Buddhist temple food; Sunday brunch only. Seating for more than a hundred in backyard. 1911 Russell St., 510-849-3419.

Zabu Zabu Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Specializing in shabu shabu, thinly sliced meat cooked quickly at the table. Outdoor patio with a cool modern feel. 1919 Addison St., 510-848-9228.

BRENTWOOD

Nines American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Covered patio seats sixty; open patio seats eighty. 100 Summerset Dr. at the Brentwood Golf Club, 925-516-3413.

CASTRO VALLEY

The Burrito Shop Mexican; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk tables. 3843 Castro Valley Blvd., 510-538-1157.

JD’s Restaurant and Pies Diner; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Enclosed back patio with twelve tables and a fountain. 2837 Castro Valley Blvd., 510-886-6622.

Sunflower Chinese; lunch and dinner. Two tables on an enclosed side patio. 3483 Castro Valley Blvd., 510-881-2657.

CLAYTON

Ed’s Mudville Grill American; lunch, dinner, appetizers; beer and wine. Patio with trees, heat lamps, and a birdhouse. 6200 Center St., 925-673-0333.

La Veranda Cafe Italian; lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; beer and extensive wine selection. Large front patio holds three to four tables and faces downtown. Creek around back. 6201 Center St., 925-524-0011.

CONCORD

DJ’s Bistro Czech and German; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Sidewalk tables under an awning. 1825 Sutter St., 925-825-3277. DJsBistro.net

EJ Phair Brewing Company and Alehouse American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio tables. 2151 Salvio St., Suite L, 925-691-4253, EJPhair.com

Hot Basil Cafe Indian and Thai; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Storefront patio with palm trees. 790 Oak Grove Rd., 925-288-0000.

Luna Ristorante Italian; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 2118 Willow Pass Rd., 100-B, 925-691-4080.

Memo’s Cocina Mexicana Mexican; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer, wine, margaritas. Garden patio. 2118 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-691-6200

La Tapatia Mexican; breakfast, lunch, dinner; full bar with assorted tequilas. Terracotta patio with flower pots and adjustable awning. 1802 Willow Pass Rd., 925-685-1985.. LaTapatia.org

CROCKETT

The Dead Fish Seafood, steaks, pasta, salads; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio on bar side has a view of the Carquinez Bridge and Strait; restaurant patio has umbrellas and heaters. 20050 San Pablo Ave., 510-787-3323.

Nantucket Fresh seafood; lunch and dinner; full bar. Twelve to fourteen picnic tables, some open, some shaded with umbrellas and awning. At the foot of Port St. on the marina; waterfront dining, also with a magnificent view of the bridge. 510-787-2233.

DANVILLE

Blackhawk Grille California fusion; lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch; full bar. Double-tiered patio with seventeen tables, flowers, waterfalls, and a duck pond. 3540 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, 925-736-4295.

Bridges East-West; dinner; full bar. Fourteen grapevine-arbor-trellised tables beside a garden and large stone fountain; quiet, peaceful, and heated. 44 Church St., 925-820-7200.

Don Jose’s Mexican; lunch and dinner; full bar. Side garden patio seats sixty. 3168 Danville Blvd., 925-743-8997.

Father Nature’s Shed Californian; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Patio with 25 tables shaded by large umbrellas. 172 E. Prospect Ave., 925-820-3160.

Faz Restaurant and Bar Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio nestled in redwoods, with umbrellas, heaters, and a waterfall. Live music Thu.-Sat. 600 Hartz Ave., 925-838-1320.

Marcello’s Italian; lunch and dinner. Candlelit patio with ten tables, shrubbery, and stained-glass windows. 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd., 925-838-8144.

Masala Indian Fusion Indian; lunch and dinner. Side patio with umbrellas and heaters seats about twenty. 499 San Ramon Valley Blvd., 925-362-4900. MasalaIndianFusion.com

Patrick David’s East-West; lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch; full bar. Covered patio with heat lamps shaded by roof, umbrellas, and foliage. In Danville Livery Mercantile, 416 Sycamore Valley Rd., 925-838-7611.

The Peasant & the Pear California/seasonal; lunch and dinner. Shady patio reminiscent of the pear orchard that originally inspired the owners. 267 Hartz Ave. in the Danville Clock Tower Center, 925-820-6611, ThePeasantandthePear.com

Piatti Mediterranean; lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; full bar. Patio seats sixty under heat lamps, umbrellas, and awning. 100 Sycamore Valley Rd., 925-838-2082.

EL CERRITO

The Junket Deli/grocery emphasizing German and English tastes, reflecting its owners’ backgrounds: extensive sandwich menu includes specialty hams and wursts. Outdoor tables face El Cerrito Plaza parking area. 235 El Cerrito Plaza; 510-524-4622. TheJunket.com

Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar Tiny all-organic certified-green coffee shop with freshly brewed coffee and Spanish-style bocadillo sandwiches. Sidewalk tables. 6925 Stockton Ave., 510-528-4709. Well-Grounded.com

EMERYVILLE

Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria Baked goods and lunch. Covered patio with four small tables and two open-air benches. Live music on Saturdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. through September 1. 4301 San Pablo Ave., 510-547-0550.Arizmendi-Bakery.org

Asqew Grill Californian; lunch, dinner, and snacks; beer and wine. Seating for up to thirty on front patio. 5614 Bay St., 510-595-7471.

Bucci’s Californian-Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Garden patio. Outdoor dining in warm weather. 6121 Hollis St., 510-547-4725.

Buckhorn Grill American; lunch and dinner. Terrace patio with retractable awning seats 25. 5614 Bay St., Ste. 238, 510-654-2996.

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza; lunch, dinner, brunch. Patio with heat lamps and eight tables enclosed by a guard rail. 5614 Bay St., Suite 244, 510-654-0750.

E-22 Cafe Italian; lunch and dinner; wine bar. Heated outdoor patio. 1366 Powell St., 510-735-9714, E22Cafe.com

Kitty’s Mexican; lunch and dinner, late-night; full bar. A tavern with DJs; heated outdoor patio lounge. 6702 Hollis St., 510-601-9300, BarKittys.com

Manzanita Vegetarian and vegan; lunch and dinner. Patio with three tables under big green umbrellas. 1050 40th St., 510-985-8386.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Chinese; lunch and dinner. Patio with heaters and four tables. 5633 Bay St., 510-879-0990.

Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill Mexican; lunch and dinner. Terrace patio with fourteen tables. 5614 Bay St., Ste. 233, 510-420-0450, Rubios.com

Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe American; breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night ($1 domestic beers after 9 p.m.). Thirty seats on a sidewalk patio shaded by umbrellas, plus a stylish waitstaff. 4081 Hollis St., 510-594-1221. RudysCantFailCafe.com

Semifreddi’s Baked goods and light lunches, including sandwiches and chili. About a half-dozen tables under umbrellas. 4242 Hollis St., 510-596-9934. Semifreddis.com

Townhouse Bar and Grill American; lunch and dinner Mon-Fri., dinner only Sat.; full bar. Wooden-walled patio with fountain seats about fifty. 5862 Doyle St., 510-652-6151, TownhouseBarandGrill.com

Zao Noodle Bar Chinese; lunch and dinner. Small terrace patio with heat lamps and eight tables. 5614 Bay St., Ste. 234, 510-595-2888, ZaoNoodle.com

FREMONT

Casa Robles Mexican Restaurant Mexican; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk patio seats thirty. 494 Mowry Ave., 510-796-4750.

Chaat Cafe. Indian; lunch and dinner. Patio seating. 3954 Mowry Ave., 510-796-3408. ChaatCafes.com

City Beach American grill; lunch and dinner. Patio with umbrellas. 4020 Technology Pl., 510-651-1660.

Classic Diner American; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sidewalk patio with umbrellas seats twenty. 39403 Fremont Blvd., 510-651-7241.

Habibi Restaurant Lebanese; lunch and dinner. Live belly dancing last Saturday of every month. Outdoor patio. 3906 Washington Blvd., 510-659-9600, HabibiRestaurant.com

HAYWARD

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Coffeehouse with wraps, smoothies, and panini; breakfast and lunch; wireless Internet. Four sidewalk tables under umbrellas. 24375 Southland Dr., 510-783-8801.

Neumanali Californian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Seating for twenty or more on back patio with grapevine and flowers, fountain, umbrellas, and heat lamps. 742 B St., 510-583-9744, Neumanali.com

KENSINGTON

Post Meridian French; brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Sidewalk tables under an awning and umbrellas. 1568 Oak View Ave., 510-525-1350. PostMeridianRestaurant.com

LAFAYETTE

Bistro at the Park/Duck Club American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Eight tables on a covered patio; more outside shaded by trees and umbrellas. 3287 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-283-7108.

Bo’s Barbecue Barbecue; lunch, dinner, catering; beer and wine. Niman Ranch meat and friendly service. Seven tables on a patio. 3422 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-283-7133.

Chow American; breakfast, lunch, dinner; beer and wine. Encircling patio with large tables, shaded by awnings and umbrellas. 53 Lafayette Circle, 925-962-2469.

El Charro Mexican Dining Mexican; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio with nineteen tables under umbrellas, surrounded by fountain and flowerbeds. 3339 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-283-2345.

La Finestra Ristorante Sicilian/Tuscan; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two covered patios plus a fountain amid vegetable and herb gardens. 100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 101, 925-284-5282.

Giardino Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Nine tables with heaters seat 24 on the patio. 3406 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-283-3869.

The Patio Spanish/tapas; lunch and dinner; full bar. Just as the name implies, a leafy patio with a South American ambience reflecting the co-owners’ heritage. 960 Moraga Rd., 925-299-6885 ThePatioTapas.com

Postino Italian; lunch weekdays, dinner nightly; full bar. Thirteen tables with heaters on Tuscan-style patio laced with ivy. 3565 Mt Diablo Blvd., 925-299-8700.

LIVERMORE

Wente Vineyards Restaurant American/Californian; weekday lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; beer and extensive wine list served at dozens of patio tables overlooking vineyard. 5050 Arroyo Rd., 925-456-2450.

MARTINEZ

Haute Stuff Californian; lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu. and Fri.; beer and wine. Five tables on a brick patio seat approximately twenty on sleepy one-way street. Sunny and shaded seating. 521 Main St., 925-229-0521.

MORAGA

Ranch House Cafe American; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Tables on a patio. 1012 School St., 925-376-5127.

Ristorante Amoroma Italian; lunch and dinner. Enclosed patio with lemon trees, heat lamps, and jasmine in full bloom. 360 Park St., 925-377-7662.

OAKLAND

À Côté Californian; dinner; full bar. Italian-style setting with columns, fountain, herb garden, grapevines, and lemon and avocado trees. Retractable awnings and velvet curtains plus portable heaters. 5478 College Ave., 510-655-6469.

Bakesale Betty American; sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and coffees; breakfast and lunch. Clever sidewalk ironing boards and stools. 5098 Telegraph Ave., 510-985-1213. BakesaleBetty.com

Barclay’s Restaurant and Pub Sandwiches and huge brew menu; lunch and dinner; full bar. Sunken patio with eight tables. 5940 College Ave., 510-654-1650.

Barney’s Gourmet Burgers American diner; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Sturdy wood tables on an ivy-bedecked brick patio, shaded by trees. 4162 Piedmont Ave., 510-655-7180; 5819 College Ave., 510-601-0444, BarneysHamburgers.com

Bay Wolf Cafe and Restaurant Californian; lunch and dinner; beer and solid wine list. Eucalyptus-screened, heated veranda with removable windows seats forty. 3853 Piedmont Ave., 510-655-6004.

The Burrito Shop Mexican; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk tables. 5359 College Ave., 510-658-7646.

Caffe 817 Bistro; breakfast and lunch. Seven tables outside, some shaded. 817 Washington St., 510-271-7965. Cafe817.com

Caffe Verbena Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio overlooking a Zen garden and downtown. In the Shorenstein Building atrium, 1111 Broadway, 510-465-9300. CafeVerbena.com

Cafe Colucci Ethiopian and Eritrean; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Four sidewalk tables under umbrellas. 6427 Telegraph Ave., 510-601-7999.

Cafe Lyon Sandwiches, desserts, and drinks including wine and housemade kombucha; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk tables. 5701 College Ave., 510-547-0800.

Cafe Rustica Italian, pizza; lunch and dinner; full bar. Four sidewalk tables in front with umbrellas; the upstairs Conga Lounge also has outdoor seating. 5422 College Ave., 510-654-1601, CafeRustica.com

Cesar Piedmont California/tapas; lunch and dinner; full bar. Sidewalk tables. 4039 Piedmont Ave., 985-1200, BarCesar.com

Chez Simone French; lunch and dinner; full bar. Second-floor patio open depending on weather. 4125 Piedmont Ave., 510-655-1034.

Citron Californian; dinner; beer and wine. Wooden back patio with redwood beams overhead and trees and flowers about. Heat lamps. 5484 College Ave., 510- 653-5484.

Cock-a-doodle Cafe Sandwiches, crepes, and omelets; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Seating available at sidewalk tables or on garden patio. 719 Washington St., 510-465-5400, CockadoodleCafe.com

Connie’s Cantina Mexican; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Back patio with dazzling murals and space for up to 45. 3340 Grand Ave., 510-839-4986.

Crepevine Crepes and diner food; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night; beer and wine. Patio seating under a heated, covered roof. 5600 College Ave., 510-658-2026.

Doña Tomás Mexican; dinner; full bar. Brick patio with a fountain. Outdoor seating available seasonally. 5004 Telegraph Ave., 510-450-0522, DonaTomas.com

Dopo Pizzas, pasta, appetizers; lunch and dinner. Outdoor garden with four tables on the side and three in front. 4293 Piedmont Ave., 510-652-3676.

Filippo’s Pastaria Italian; lunch, dinner, weekend brunch; beer and wine. Sidewalk tables under an awning. 5400 College Ave., 510-601-8646.

Holy Land Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; beer. Sidewalk tables under a large blue awning. 677 Rand Ave., 510-272-0535. HolyLandRestaurant.com

Il Pescatore Italian; lunch, dinner, weekend brunch. Rear patio with seven tables and umbrellas. Jack London Sq., 510-465-2188. IlPescatoreRistorante.com

Italian Colors Italian; lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily; full bar. Patio with garden and large fountain offers seating for 42, most under awnings; view of the Oakland Hills. 2220 Mountain Blvd., 510-482-8094.

Jesso’s Seafood Cajun/Creole; lunch, dinner, late-night; live jazz Thu.-Sat., full bar. Seating for thirty on the sidewalk with umbrellas and heat lamps. 901 Washington St., 510-451-1561, Jessos.com

Khana Peena Indian; lunch, dinner; buffet at lunchtime only. Stylish modern architecture includes covered patio, heated when necessary. 5318 College Ave., 658-2300, KhanaPeenaRestaurant.com

Lakeshore Cafe Sandwiches, burgers, and salads; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Enclosed, secluded patio in back, festooned with ivy, pillars, and fountain. 3257 Lakeshore Ave., 510-832-4374.

La Taza de Cafe Cuban and Latin American food and tapas; lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch; live entertainment Thu.-Sun. includes jazz and samba. Ample seating on back patio with outdoor fireplace. 3909 Grand Ave., 510-658-2373. LaTazadeCafe.com

Leaning Tower of Pizza Pizza; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 498 Wesley Ave., 510-444-6824.

Lynn & Lu’s Escapade Cafe American, super omelettes; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Sidewalk tables plus an upstairs patio with ten tables. 3353 Grand Ave., 510-835-5705.

Mama Buzz Cafe Pastries, some sandwiches, and coffee; all day. Small backyard patio with tables. 2318 Telegraph Ave., 510-465-4073.

Messob Ethiopian; lunch and dinner. Patio in front with four tables and umbrellas. 4301 Piedmont Ave., 510-428-1122. Messob.org

Mimosa Cafe American/vegetarian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two storefront tables. 462 Santa Clara Ave., 510-465-2948.

The Mint Leaf Indian fusion; lunch and dinner; wine bar. Sidewalk tables with a view of Gourmet Ghetto. 2190 Bancroft Way, 510-649-0628.

Mono Global fusion; lunch and dinner. Patio and breezeway with heaters and four tables. 247 4th St., 510-834-0260.

Nan Yang Burmese; lunch and dinner; large beer and wine list. Storefront patio of marble with five small tables. 6048 College Ave., 510-655-3298.

Nomad Cafe Californian; art and Internet cafe; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Five to six tables under awnings; live music on Fri. and Sat. 6500 Shattuck Ave., 510-595-5344, NomadCafe.net

Oliveto Italian; breakfast, lunch, dinner; full bar. When the weather is nice, the downstairs walk-in cafe opens up four tables onto the street. 5655 College Ave., 510-547-5356, Oliveto.com

Palapas Taco Bar Mexican; lunch and dinner. Five tables outside. 200 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 510-268-1700.

Pizzaiolo Wood-fired pizza; dinner. Seats in shared courtyard out back. 5008 Telegraph Ave, 510-652-4888. Pizzaiolo.com

Pomodoro Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Nineteen tables with heat lamps and umbrellas. 5500 College Ave., 510-923-0900.

Powderface Coffee and Beignets Coffeehouse; New Orleans-style beignets, smoothies, soups, and sandwiches; breakfast and lunch. Patio seating for up to thirty at tables with umbrellas. 3411 E. 12th St., Ste. 134, Fruitvale Village, 510-536-3223.

Quinn’s Lighthouse Seafood; lunch and dinner; full bar. Up to thirty seats on a peanut-shell-strewn second-story deck, which surrounds the bar and offers views of the marina and estuary. 51 Embarcadero Cove, 510-536-2050.

Sabuy Sabuy Thai; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Nine tables in an enclosed garden courtyard with an orange tree and fountain. 5231 College Ave., 510-653-8587.

Señor Nero’s Mexican; lunch and dinner. Twelve outdoor tables. 3601 Grand Ave., 510-444-4471.

Silk Road Lounge Asian fusion; lunch, happy hour, and dinner; live music on weekends. Three patio tables under umbrellas. 101 Broadway, 510-836-6600.

Somerset Mediterranean; lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch; full bar. Trellised patio adorned with wisteria and other flowers. 5912 College Ave., 510-428-1823, SomersetRestaurant.com

Stork Club Bar with uncovered patio and small covered area. Few amenities aside from overturned milk crate seats, but lots of gritty urban charm. 2330 Telegraph Ave., 510-444-6174.

Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana Mexican; lunch and dinner. Mexican-inspired patio. 468 8th St., 510-444-1944. TamarindoAntojeria.com

Taqueria San Jose Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer. Eight tables on side patio with fountains, umbrellas, and trees. 3433 International Blvd., 510-533-5748.

Tropix Backyard Cafe Caribbean/Gulf Coast; lunch, dinner, brunch; beer and wine. Jamaican-themed patio with splashy colors, vines, and flowers holds ten tables with heat lamps, umbrellas, and an awning. 3814 Piedmont Ave., 510-653-2444.

The Uptown Bar with huge seated outdoor area for drinking. 1928 Telegraph Ave., 510-451-8100.

Wasabi Japanese; dinner and late night; sushi bar. Outdoor seating accommodates up to forty. 1611 2nd Ave., 510-836-1611, OaklandWasabi.com

Z Cafe and Bar Californian, Italian; weekday breakfast and lunch, Sunday brunch; beer, wine, and specialty cocktails. Several tables on patio with awning. 2735 Broadway, 510-663-2905. ZCafeandBar.com

Zza’s Trattoria Italian; lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner daily; beer and wine. Large umbrella shades two sidewalk tables overlooking lake. 552 Grand Ave., 510-839-9124. ZzasOnline.com

ORINDA

Alekos Cafe Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern; lunch and dinner. Four sidewalk tables. 2 Theater Sq., Suite 105, 925-254-5290. AlekosCafe.com

Shelby’s American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Storefront tables lining a brick walkway in an outdoor shopping complex, with umbrellas and potted plants. 2 Theater Sq. (next to Orinda Theater), 925-254-9687.

PINOLE

Original Red Onion American diner; breakfast, lunch, dinner. Enclosed creekside patio seats forty. 2879 Pinole Valley Rd., 510-758-9462.

Pear Street Bistro Californian; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Side patio with heat lamps and shade, retro furniture, and live jazz on the weekends. 2395 San Pablo Ave., 510-741-8875. PearStreetBistro.com

PLEASANT HILL

Kinder’s Custom Meats Combination meat market and barbecue shop; lunch. Two side patios with nine tables. 2227 Morello Ave., Pleasant Hill, 925-798-2333

Left Bank Brasserie French bistro; lunch and dinner; full bar. Nineteen tables amid heat lamps and pottedfruit trees. 60 Crescent Dr., 925-288-1222.

PLEASANTON

Baci Restaurant Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Ten storefront tables on quaint street with umbrellas and trees. 500 Main St., 925-600-0600.

Barone’s Restaurant Continental; lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily; full bar. Semi-enclosed deck that resembles a giant tentwith heaters seats about fifty. Courtyard in back with gazebo and lawn for private parties. Live music Fri. and Sat. 475 Saint John St., 925-426-0987.

Blue Agave Club Mexican; lunch and dinner; full bar. Front garden patio holds about 35 tables under umbrellas, trees, and heat lamps. 625 Main St., 925-417-1224, BlueAgaveClub.com

Claude & Dominique’s Bistro French; dinner; full bar. Delightful covered patio. 210 Rose Ave., 925-462-0100.

Faz Wood-fired Mediterranean cuisine. Patio dining under big umbrellas seats 60. 5121 Hopyard Road, 925-460-0444. 600 Hartz Ave., Danville, 925-838-1320, FazRestaurants.com

Pleasanton Hotel American, barbecue; full bar; brunch, lunch, and dinner. Magnolia-shaded patio with large dance area. Sunday brunch outside. 855 Main St., 925-846-8106.

Red Smoke Grill American, barbecue; lunch and dinner. Patio with five tables under umbrellas. 4501 Hopyard Rd., 925-734-0307.

Stacey’s Cafe American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Front and side patio with eleven tables under umbrellas festooned with roses. 310 Main St., Suite A, 925-461-3113.

PORT COSTA

Warehouse Cafe American; lunch and dinner; full bar with more than four hundred beers. Patio and deck overlooking the Carquinez Strait, with live music and BBQ on Sundays. Bar service only outside, but you can take your food outside. 5 Canyon Lake Dr., 510-787-1827.

RICHMOND

Portumex Portuguese and Mexican; lunch and dinner. Extensive outdoor seating includes a large patio in back.721 23rd St., 510-237-7513.

Salute Ristorante Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. An awning shades the nine tables on the wood patio in front; fountains, heat lamps, trellises with jasmine archway. 1900 Esplanade Dr., 510-215-0803.

SAN LEANDRO

Cornerstone Cafe Californian; breakfast, lunch, dinner. Mall sidewalk patio with umbrellas seats six. 600 Dutton Ave., 510-562-2535.

Horatio’s American/seafood; lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch; full bar. Nine patio tables, some with umbrellas, semi-enclosed with glass, overhung with a trellis; heat lamps at night. Patio offers a sweeping view of the marina. 60 San Leandro Marina, 510-351-5556.

Joaquin Deli Eastern European deli; lunch. Patio with four tables under umbrellas. 275 Joaquin Ave., 510-895-3234.

SAN LORENZO

Sam’s Super Burger American diner; lunch, dinner. Three sidewalk tables with umbrellas and a side patio with two tables. 18401 Hesperian Blvd., 510-278-6339.

SAN RAMON

Bighorn Grill Steakhouse; lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily; full bar. Courtyard with tables shaded under cloth umbrellas, candle-lit, with heat lamps in the evening. 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd., 925-838-5678.

Katy’s Korner Diner food; breakfast and lunch. Shaded patio. 2550 San Ramon Valley Rd., 925-831-2145.

Kilohana Grill Hawaiian; breakfast, lunch, dinner. Front patio with umbrellas. 1061-A Market Pl., 925-830-1144.

McNamara’s Steak and Chop House Steakhouse; dinner; full bar. Five tables on covered front patio with fireplace and fountain. 7400 San Ramon Blvd., Dublin, 925-833-0995.

Mudd’s Californian, all-organic; lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; full bar. Front, side, and back patios seating up to seventy; garden with cloth canopy. 10 Boardwalk, 925-837-9387.

Sergio’s Trattoria Italian; lunch, brunch, and dinner. Heated outdoor veranda. 500 Bollinger Canyon Way, 925-968-1658, SergiosTrattoria.com

Zachary’s Pizza Pizza; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Six tables with heaters and umbrellas for shade. 3110 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon, 925-244-1222.

WALNUT CREEK

Babushka Restaurant and Deli Eastern European; lunch, dinner, brunch; beer and wine. From May through October, garden patio seating upon request; music and dancing at night. 1475 Newell Ave., 925-210-0779. FoodByBabushka.com

Le Bistro French; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two sidewalk tables under an awning. No wine service outside. 1606 N. Main St., 925-407-8000.

Breads of India Indian; lunch and dinner. Seven sidewalk tables. 1358 N. Main St., 925-256-7684.

Caffe Delle Stelle Italian; lunch and dinner; wine and beer. 1532 N. Main St., 925-943-2393.

The Cantina Mexican; lunch, dinner, brunch; full bar. Ten tables on back patio with creekside dining, nine more in front; both with trellises and umbrellas. 1470 N. Broadway, 925-946-1010.

Il Fornaio Italian; lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; full bar. Patio with heat lamps and umbrellas holds fourteen tables bedecked with flora. 1430 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-296-0100, IlFornaio.com

La Fogata Mexican Grill and Bar Mexican; lunch and dinner; full bar. Twelve tables in front of restaurant on a covered patio with shade and ceiling fans. 1315 N. Main St., 925-934-8121.

Genova Delicatessen Italian deli with sandwiches, pastries, espresso, pasta, and sauces; lunch. Ten to twelve tables on sidewalk at each location. No bar service outside. 1105 S. California Blvd., 925-939-3838; 2064 Treat Blvd., 925-938-2888.

Kaiwa Sushi Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two patio tables. 1534 Locust St., 925-274-9496.

Lark Creek Classic and contemporary American; lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch; full bar with sweeping wine list. Enclosed patios with retractable windows in front, plus a sidewalk patio. Heat lamps, glitzy lights, and a fountain nearby. 1360 Locust St., 925-256-1234.

Massimo Ristorante Italian; lunch and dinner; extensive wine list. Outdoor patio seating with heaters. Live piano jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. 1604 Locust Street. 925-932-1474, MassimoRistorante.com

Pomegranate Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Twelve storefront tables with umbrellas on a tree-lined patio. 1389-B N. Main St., 925-944-9292. Pomegranaterestaurant.com

Prima Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Loggia with twelve tables overlooks the street; enclosed by glass doors, opened during good weather. 1522 N. Main St., 925-935-7780. PrimaRistorante.com

Pyramid Alehouse American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Fifteen tables, benches, and bar seating in back with umbrellas and heat lamps; front patio seating for 24 under an awning. 1410 Locust St., 925-946-1520.

Rocco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Hand-thrown pizzas and a vintage mural inside; four sidewalk tables outside. 2909 Ygnacio Valley Rd., 925-947-6105. RoccosPizzeria.com

Skipolini’s Pizza Pizza and salads; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Back patio seats up to 95 with a fountain and a covered kids’ play area; patio features a mural and is surrounded by heaters, trees, and bushes. 1535 Giammona Dr., Walnut Creek, 925-280-1100.

Stanford’s Californian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Three patios with eighteen tables under umbrellas, surrounded by flower-topped brick wall. 1300 S. Main St., 925-944-0895.

Tin’s Tea House Chinese; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Ten to fifteen tables on front patio covered by a trellis; outdoor dining upon request. 1829 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-287-8288.

Tomatina Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Covered patio with glass roof opens onto the street. 1325 N. Main St., 925-930-9999.

Va de Vi Bistro and Wine Bar Asian/European fusion; lunch and dinner. Four sidewalk tables, plus lane and back patio (reservations recommended). 1511 Mount Diablo Blvd., 925-979-0100.

Walnut Creek Yacht Club Seafood; lunch and dinner; full bar. Heated deck with a nautical theme, plus retractable walls and ceiling. 1555 Bonanza St., 925-944-3474.

Zheng Long Country-style Chinese/multi-Asian; lunch and dinner; full beer and wine lists. Two creekside patios with greenery, screened roof, and heat lamps. 1448 S. Main St., 925-930-8088.

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