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.Outdoor Dining Guide

Where to get your grub on, under the sun.

music in the park san jose

This list is as comprehensive as possible, but there are undoubtedly some restaurants and cafes that we’ve missed. Please send updates to [email protected], or via postal mail to Outdoor Dining, c/o Ellen Cushing, East Bay Express, 620 3rd St., Oakland, CA 94607.

ALAMEDA

Abigail’s CafĂ© Moroccan; lunch and dinner. Seating for 16-18 people in front of the restaurant, with a view of the Bay. 1132 Ballena Blvd., 510-523-5500.

Angela’s Bistro and Bar Mediterranean; lunch and dinner. Patio with seating for 30-36 people with umbrellas and heat lamps. 2301 Central Ave., 510-522-5822, AngelasBistroandBar.com

Asena California/Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; full bar. About twenty tables on a side patio with flowers. 2508 Santa Clara Ave., 510-521-4100, AsenaRestaurant.com

The Beanery Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Four dog-friendly sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 1650 Park St., 510-521-8800.

Blue Dot Cafe and Coffee Bar Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Five sidewalk tables. 1910 Encinal Ave., 510-523-2583, BlueDotCafeandCoffeeBar.com

BurgerMeister American/deli; brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dog-friendly patio with seven tables shaded by umbrellas. 2319 Central Ave., 510-865-3032, BurgerMeisterSF.com

Cafe Central Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Sidewalk and side patio seating. 2300 Central Ave., 510-864-0360.

Cafe Fudgelato Cafe; lunch and dinner. Gated, dog-friendly front patio with four tables and umbrellas. 2353 Santa Clara Ave., 510-748-9697, CafeFudgelato.com

Café Jolie Café; breakfast and brunch; beer and wine. Enclosed outdoor patio with four tables and umbrellas.1500 Webster Ave., 510-523-4500

Café Q New American; lunch and dinner. Front patio with four two-person tables. 2302 Encinal Ave., 510-521-8848.

C’era Una Volta Italian/wine bar; brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dog-friendly patio with umbrellas, potted plants, heat lamps, occasional live music, and space for about twenty people. 1332 Park St., 510-769-4828, CeraUnaVolta.us

Chipotle Mexican Grill Mexican; lunch and dinner. Semi-enclosed patio with seven tables, umbrellas, and heat lamps. 2314 South Shore Center Dr., 510-337-1592, Chipotle.com

Croll’s Pizza Italian; dinner; beer and wine. Two small tables for two outside. 705 Central Ave., 510-864-2828, CrollsPizza.com

Daphne’s Greek; lunch and dinner. Front patio with four tables and umbrellas. 2308 South Shore Center Dr., 510-769-1483, DaphnesGreekCafe.com

Doggy-Style Hot dogs/Asian fusion; lunch and dinner. Two tables in front. 1234 Park St., 510-521-5555.
Dragon Rouge Vietnamese; lunch and dinner; full bar. Expansive patio with umbrellas, a view of the Park Street Bridge, and seating for at least one hundred. 2337 Blanding Ave., 510-521-1800, DragonRougeRestaurant.com

FruittiYogi Cafe/dessert. Two sidewalk tables. 2321 Santa Clara Ave., 510-814-8899, FruittiYogi.com

Habanas Cuban Cuisine Cuban; lunch and dinner; full bar. Partially covered outdoor patio seats roughly sixteen. 1518 Park St., 510-521-0130. HabanasAlameda.com

Jim’s on the Course American; breakfast and lunch. Dog-friendly courtyard with umbrellas and fifteen tables. 1 Club House Memorial Rd., 510-337-9950.

Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden Cafe; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with benches, shrubbery, and a heat lamp. 1223 Park St., 510-865-2385, JuliesTea.com

Linguini’s Restaurant Italian; lunch and dinner, beer and wine. Small sidewalk patio, partially covered. 1508 Park St., 510-521-2141, LinguinisRestaurant.com

Little House Café New American; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Small outdoor patio with umbrellas. 2300 Blanding Ave., 510-864-4044, LittleHouseCafe.com

McGee’s Black Skillet Grill New America; lunch and dinner; full bar. Six tables on the small back patio, with smoking allowed. 1645 Park St., 510-522-3470, McGeesBarandGrill.com

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

Pappo California cuisine/Mediterranean; brunch, lunch, and dinner. Small covered patio with seating for eight people. 2320 Central Ave., 510-337-9100, PappoRestaurant.com

Sandwich Board Deli; lunch. Five tables in front. 2412 Webb St., 510-521-3366.

Scolari’s Good Eats American/Italian; lunch and dinner. Five small sidewalk tables. 1303 Park St., 510-521-2400.

Speisekammer German; lunch and dinner; full bar. Umbrella-shaded beer garden with picnic tables and seating for about sixty people. 2424 Lincoln Ave., 510-522-1300, Speisekammer.com

Sumiko Vietnamese; lunch and dinner. Small sidewalk patio with umbrellas. 1118 Lincoln Ave., 510-337-1262.

Sushi House Japanese; lunch and dinner. Glass-enclosed patio with seating for 53 people. 2375 Shoreline Dr., 510-865-0999, E-SushiHouse.com

Tomatina Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Rear patio with seven umbrella-shaded tables. 1338 Park St., 510-521-1000, Tomatina.com

Troy Greek; lunch and dinner. Three sidewalk tables. 2318 Central Ave., 510-522-2800.

Tucker’s Ice Cream Dessert/cafe; lunch, dinner, and late-night. Rear patio with seating for roughly 25. 1349 Park St., 510-522-4960. TuckersIceCream.com

Waterfront Deli Sandwiches; lunch. Seating for 25 plus. 1070 Marina Village Pkwy., 510-769-0240. WaterfrontDeli.com

Wescafe Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Four tables in front with umbrellas and an awning. 1536 Webster Ave., 510-522-7200. TheWescafe.com

ALBANY

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

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

Cafeina Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Three sidewalk tables. 1389 Solano Ave., 510-526-6069, CafeCafeina.com

Christopher’s Nothing Fancy Cafe Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Six patio tables near a fountain. 1019 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-1185.

Cugini Italian; dinner; full bar. Five patio tables with umbrellas. 1556 Solano Ave., 510-558-9000, CuginiRestaurant.com

Fonda Solana Tapas; dinner and late-night; full bar. Sidewalk patio with three tables and an awning. 1501 Solano Ave., 510-559-9006, FondaSolana.com

Hamro Aangan Indian/Nepalese; lunch and dinner. Several tables on an umbrella-shaded courtyard with seating for about twenty. 856 San Pablo Ave., 510-524-2220.

Jodie’s Restaurant American/Southern; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Four sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 902 Masonic Ave., 510-526-1109, JodiesRestaurant.com

Little Star Pizza; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Outdoor patio with four tables and umbrellas. 1175 Solano Ave., 510-526-7827, LittleStarPizza.com

Meal Ticket California cuisine; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Back patio with eight tables. 1235 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-6325, MealTicketRestaurant.com

Nizza La Bella French/Italian; brunch and dinner; full bar. Heated open-air front patio with seating for six people. 825 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-2552, NizzaLaBella.com

Rendez-Vous Cafe Bistro French; brunch, lunch, and dinner; wine and beer. Five outdoor tables with umbrellas. 1111 Solano Ave., 510-527-4111, RendezvousCafeBistro.com

Sam’s Log Cabin American; breakfast and lunch. Four tables on a brick patio lined with redwoods, wisteria vines, and an herb garden. 945 San Pablo Ave., 510-558-0494.

Sophia Cafe Middle-Eastern/Mediterranean; lunch and dinner. Four sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 1247 Solano Ave., 510-526-8663, SophiaCafe.net

Sunny Side Cafe American; breakfast and lunch. Six sidewalk tables with heaters. 1499 Solano Ave., 510-527-5383, TheSunnySideCafe.com

Zaki Kabob House Middle-Eastern; lunch and dinner. Front patio with twelve tables and umbrellas. 1101 San Pablo Ave., 510-527-5452, ZakiMedCuisine.com

BERKELEY

900 Grayson Restaurant New American/California cuisine; breakfast, brunch, and lunch; beer and wine. Heated patio with eight tables, some with umbrellas. 900 Grayson St., 510-704-9900, 900Grayson.com

Alborz Persian Cuisine Persian; lunch and dinner; wine and beer. Four sidewalk tables, some with umbrellas. 2142 Center St., 510-848-8877.

Athineon Greek; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 1941 University Ave., 510-705-8500, Athineon1.com

Babette American; breakfast and lunch. Large courtyard with patio seating for around 35 people, shaded by redwood trees. 2625 Durant Ave. (inside the Berkeley Art Museum), 510-684-3046, BabetteCafe.com

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

Bartavelle Cafe/wine bar; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Small sidewalk eating area on the corner of Cedar and San Pablo. 1603 San Pablo Ave., 510-524-2473.

Bel Forno Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Sidewalk patio with several tables. 1400 Shattuck Ave., 510-644-1601.

Berkeley Thai House Thai; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Heated upstairs garden patio with seating for up to one hundred. 2511 Channing Way, 510-843-7352, BerkeleyThaiHouse.com

Bette’s Oceanview Diner American; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Several sidewalk tables, some partially covered by awning. 1807 Fourth St., 510-644-3230, BettesDiner.com

Bistro Liaison French; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Eight street-side tables, one with an umbrella. 1849 Shattuck Ave., 510-849-2155, LiaisonBistro.com

Bobby G’s Pizzeria Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Three sidewalk tables. 2072 University Ave., 510-665-8866, BobbyGsPizzeria.com

Bongo Burger American; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 2154 Center St., 510-548-7700. BongoBurger.com

Bongo Burger American; lunch, and dinner. Two sidewalk tables with seating for up to ten people. 2505 Dwight Way, 510-548-4100. BongoBurger.com

Brasa: A Peruvian Joint Peruvian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Shared patio with Slow Club with roughly twelve small tables. 1960 University Ave., 510-868-0735, BrasaJoint.com

Brazil Fresh Squeeze Cafe Brazilian; lunch and dinner. Five tables, some under a canopy (no indoor seating). 2161 University Ave., 510-845-8011.

Bread Workshop California cuisine/bakery; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. One table outside under an overhang. 1398 University Ave., 510-649-9740, TheBreadWorkshop.com

Café Durant Mexican/American; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio seating. 2517 Durant Ave., 510-841-9905, CafeDurant.com

Café Gratitude Vegetarian/raw; brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Secluded, plant-lined front patio with seating for at least ten people. 1730 Shattuck Ave., 510-824-4652, CafeGratitude.com

Café Leila Californian/Mediterranean; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Garden patio with around forty tables and a fountain. 1724 San Pablo Ave., 510-525-7544, CafeLeila.com

Café M American; breakfast, brunch, and lunch; beer and wine. Front patio with six tables, shaded by umbrella, plus an awning, greenery, and heaters. 1799 F Fourth St., 510-526-4429, CafeMBerkeley.com

Cafe Panini American/deli; lunch. Brick patio nestled in Trumpetvine Court with 21 umbrella-shaded tables and heaters. 2115 Allston Way, 510-849-0405. Cafe-Panini.net

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

Cafe Zeste Californian/new American; lunch and dinner. Five tables with umbrellas and seating for up to 22. 1250 Addison St., 510-704-9378.

Caffe Strada Cafe; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night. Seating for up to a hundred on a partially shaded street-side patio. 2300 College Ave., 510-843-5282.

Casa Latina Mexican/bakery; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Three sidewalk tables. 1805 San Pablo Ave., 510-558-7177.

CĂ©sar Tapas; lunch and dinner; full bar. Several sidewalk tables. 1515 Shattuck Ave., 510-883-0222. BarCesar.com

Cinnaholic Vegan/bakery; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Two sidewalk tables under an awning with seating for four. 2132 Oxford St., 510-647-8684, Cinnaholic-Berkeley.com

Comal Mexican; dinner; full bar. Outdoor patio with 18 tables, and beer garden with 8 tables (cocktail service only). 2020 Shattuck Ave., 510-926-6300, ComalBerkeley.com

Crixa Cakes Bakery/Eastern European; breakfast and lunch. Five sidewalk tables, three of which are shaded by umbrellas. 2748 Adeline St., 510-548-0421, CrixaCakes.com

Crepevine New American; breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Ten to twelve sidewalk tables. 1600 Shattuck Ave., 510-705-1836, Crepevine.com

CU Japanese Fusion Japanese; lunch and dinner. Six sidewalk tables. 2152 Center St., 510-704-1814, CUSushi.com

Cyprus Restaurant Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enclosed sidewalk patio with room for up to ten tables. 81 Shattuck Sq., 649-9999.

The Cheeseboard Collective Bakery/California cuisine; breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Four tables and two benches, all under an awning. 1512 Shattuck Ave., 510-549-3055, CheeseboardCollective.coop

Da Lian Chinese; lunch and dinner. One table out front seats two. 1674 Shattuck Ave., 510-883-1883.

Dara Thai/Laotian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with ten tables and some tree shade. 1549 Shattuck Ave., 510-841-2002, DaraRestaurant.com

Elmwood Café Cafe; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Seven sidewalk tables under an awning. 2900 College Ave., 510-843-1300, ElmwoodCafe.com

Ethiopia Restaurant Ethiopian; lunch and dinner. Three sidewalk tables in front, plus a covered garden patio out back with eight tables. 2955 Telegraph Ave., 510-843-1992, EthiopiaRestaurant.com

Fertile Grounds Cafe Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Two sidewalk tables and a bench shaded by umbrellas. 1796 Shattuck Ave., 510-548-1423.

Flacos Mexican/vegetarian; lunch and dinner. Seating for up to twelve adjacent to the parking lot. 3031 Adeline St., 510-981-8081, Flacos.com

Free House New American/brewpub; lunch and dinner; full bar. Sunny garden patio in front with benches, plus a courtyard in back with seating for up to fifty people. 2700 Bancroft Way, 510-647-2300, BerkeleyFreeHouse.com

Free Speech Movement Cafe Cafe; breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night. Many outdoor tables with seating for around one hundred people. UC Berkeley campus next to Moffitt Library, 510-666-0805.

Gallegos Mexican Food Mexican; lunch and dinner. Back patio with covered seating for about twenty. 2200 San Pablo Ave., 510-841-9710.

Gaumenkitzel German/bakery; brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Three two-top tables on the sidewalk. 2121 San Pablo Ave., 510-649-5016, Gaumenkitzel.net

Gather California cuisine; brunch, lunch and dinner. Side patio with ample seating, much of which is covered. 2220 Oxford St., 510-809-0400, GatherRestauarant.com

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

Herbivore Vegan; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Four sidewalk tables. 2451 Shattuck Ave., 510-665-1675. HerbivoreRestaurant.com

HomeMade Cafe American; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Four tables shaded by awning. 2454 Sacramento St., 510-845-1940, HomeMade-Cafe.com

House of Curries Pakistani; lunch and dinner. Patio with two tables seats twelve. 2984 College Ave., 510-841-1688. HouseOfCurries.com

Indian Flavors Express Indian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Partially covered front patio. 2548 Bancroft Way, 510-647-5222, IndianFlavorsExpress.com

Imperial Tea Court Cafe/teahouse; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Large outdoor area with tables, Chinese sculptures and a miniature creek. 1511 Shattuck Ave., 510-540-8888, ImperialTea.com

International House Cafe American/cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with several tables and a view. 2299 Piedmont Ave., 510-643-9932.

Jimmy Bean’s California cuisine; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Six storefront tables with umbrellas. 1290 Sixth St., 510-528-3435, JimmyBeans.com

Joshu-Ya Brasserie Japanese; lunch and dinner; wine and beer. Enclosed, heated garden with seating for up to 35 people. 2441 Dwight Way, 510-848-5260, Joshu-Ya.com

Jupiter Pizza; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Partially covered seating for roughly 100. 2181 Shattuck Ave., 510-843-8277, JupiterBeer.com

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

Kirin Chinese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Enclosed back patio with six tables shaded by foliage and an awning. 1767 Solano Ave., 510-524-1677, TheKirin.com

La Fable French; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio and deck that seat roughly 30 guests. 1508 Walnut St., 510-849-9995.

La Méditerranée Mediterranean; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Heated garden patio with an awning and seating for 32 people. 2936 College Ave., 510-540-7773. LaMediterranee.net

La Mission Mexican; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Back patio with plants and seating for roughly ten people. 1255 University Ave., 510-845-5898.

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub Italian/brewpub; lunch, dinner, and late-night; beer and wine. Large patio with heat lamps. 2033 San Pablo Ave., 510-845-1652. LanesplitterPizza.com

La Note French; brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Rear garden with twenty tables and heat lamps. 2377 Shattuck Ave., 510-843-1535, LaNoteRestaurant.com

La Palmita Café Mexican; lunch and dinner. Back patio with several small tables and umbrellas. 1335 San Pablo Ave., 510-525-4589.

Le Bateau Ivre Cafe French; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio with wrought-iron fencing, trees, umbrellas, and seating for forty people. 2629 Telegraph Ave., 510-849-1100, LeBateauIvre.net

Le Petit Cheval Vietnamese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two large patios with umbrellas on some tables. 2600-A Bancroft Way, 510-704-8018, LeCheval.com

Local 123 Cafe; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Small back patio with bike storage and seating for about a dozen people. 2049 San Pablo Ave., 510-647-5270, Local123Gallery.com

Mint Leaf Indian/wine bar; lunch and dinner; full bar. Enclosed sidewalk patio with seating for up to twelve people. 1513 Shattuck Ave., 510-540-7900, MintLeafBerkeley.com

Mokka Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Four sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 3075 Telegraph Ave., 510-848-8909, MokkaCoffee.com

Mount Everest Restaurant Indian/Himalayan; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Covered, trellised upstairs balcony with seating for up to fifteen people. 2598 Telegraph Ave., 510-843-3951, TheMountEverestRestaurant.com

Musical Offering Cafe Cafe; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Four sidewalk tables. 2430 Bancroft Way, 510-849-0211, MusicalOffering.com

Nina’s CafĂ© Cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Three sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 2703 Seventh St., 510-845-8584.

Oasis Grill Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 2114 Center St., 510-666-8951.

O Chamé Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Awning-shaded front patio with eight tables and a large tree. 1830 Fourth St., 510-841-8783.

Paisan Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Semi-enclosed patio with heat lamps and seating for roughly thirty people. 2514 San Pablo Ave., 510-649-1031, PaisanBerkeley.com

Paragon California cuisine; lunch and dinner; full bar. Wooden deck with seventeen tables, heat lamps, and a view of the bay. Claremont Resort and Spa, 41 Tunnel Rd., 510-549-8585, ParagonRestaurant.com

Pasta Bene Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Enclosed sidewalk patio with seating for at least twenty people. 2565 Telegraph Ave., 510-845-2363; PastaBeneBK.com

Picante Taqueria Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Sidewalk tables out front and a garden patio. 1328 Sixth St., 510-525-3121, PicanteBerkeley.com

PIQ Italian/bakery; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enclosed sidewalk patio. 91 Shattuck Ave., 510-540-7700, PIQBerkeley.com

Rick and Ann’s American; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Heated sidewalk patio with an overhang and seating for twelve. 2922 Domingo Ave., 510-649-8538, RickAndAnns.com

Riva Cucina Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Eight to ten tables on an outdoor piazza. 800 Heinz Ave., 510-841-7482. RivaCucina.com

Sliver Pizza; lunch and dinner; full bar. Partially covered outdoor seating for twenty. 2132 Center St., 510-356-4044. SliverPizzeria.com

Saul’s Restaurant and Deli Deli; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Two tables and two benches on the sidewalk but no outdoor service. 1475 Shattuck Ave., 510-848-3354. SaulsDeli.com

Slow California cuisine; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Small rose garden patio out back with twelve tables. 1966 University Ave., 510-647-3663, SlowBerkeley.com

Smoke Berkeley Barbeque; lunch and dinner. Outdoor patio with seven tables. 2434 San Pablo Ave., 510-548-8801, SmokeBerkeley.com

Smokehouse American; lunch, dinner, and late-night. Covered patio with picnic benches and a small area heater, with adjacent unenclosed seating. 3115 Telegraph Ave., 510-845-3640.

Soop American; lunch and dinner. Sidewalk and patio tables. 1511 Shattuck Ave., 510-548-7667, SoopToGo.com

The Sunny Side Cafe American; breakfast and lunch. Six sidewalk tables with natural shade. 2136 Oxford St., 510-845-9900, TheSunnySideCafe.com

Tacubaya Mexican; breakfast, brunch, and lunch; beer and wine. Shared patio with Pasta Shop, plus tables in front plaza. 1788 Fourth St., 510-525-5160, Tacubaya.net

Tomate Cafe American; breakfast and lunch. Patio with twelve tables. 2265 Fifth St., 510-549-9885.

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

Vanessa’s Bistro French/Vietnamese; dinner; full bar. Semi-enclosed patio in front with seating for twelve people. 1715 Solano Ave., 510-525-8300, VanessasBistro.com

Vault Cafe and Restaurant Cafe; breakfast, brunch, and lunch; beer and wine. Five sidewalk tables. 3250 Adeline St., 510-595-9600.

Viva Taqueria Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Umbrella-shaded patio with several tables. 2984 Russell St., 510-843-5565.

Wat Mongkolratanaram Thai; Sunday brunch only. Seating for more than one hundred on picnic tables and lawns. 1911 Russell St., 510-849-3419.

Zabu Zabu Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with five tables. 1919 Addison St., 510-848-9228. Zabu-Zabu.com

Zut! Mediterranean; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio with heat lamps, umbrellas, and nine tables. 1820 Fourth St., 510-644-0444, ZutonFourth.com

EL CERRITO

The Junket Deli; breakfast, brunch, and lunch, beer and wine. Four outdoor tables under an awning. 235 El Cerrito Plaza; 510-524-4622, TheJunket.com

Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Three sidewalk tables. 6925 Stockton Ave., 510-528-4709, Well-Grounded.com

EMERYVILLE

Arizmendi Bakery & Pizzeria Bakery/Cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Covered patio with four small tables and two benches. 4301 San Pablo Ave., 510-547-0550, Arizmendi-Bakery.org

Bucci’s Italian/California cuisine; lunch and dinner; full bar. Garden patio with five to twelve tables, depending on the weather. 6121 Hollis St., 510-547-4725, Buccis.com

Café Aquarius New American/cafe; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Back patio with communal seating and five smaller tables, plus two sidewalk tables in front, all with umbrellas. 1298 65th St., 510-655-2782, CafeAquarius.net

California Pizza Kitchen California cuisine; brunch, lunch, and dinner. Patio with heat lamps and nine tables enclosed by a guardrail. 5614 Bay St., Ste. 244, 510-654-0750, CPK.com

Chevy’s Fresh Mex Mexican; lunch and dinner; full bar. Four open seating outdoor tables on the cantina side, and five on the dining room side. 1890 Powell St., 510-653-8210, Chevys.com

E-22 Cafe Italian/wine bar; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Open patio with four tables and umbrellas. 1366 Powell St., 510-735-9714, E22Cafe.com

Hot Italian Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Sidewalk seating for roughly fifteen diners. 5959 Shellmound St., 510-922-1369, HotItalian.net

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

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

Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe American; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night; beer and wine. Forty seats on a sidewalk patio shaded by umbrellas. 4081 Hollis St., 510-594-1221. RudysCantFailCafe.com

Townhouse Bar and Grill American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Open patio with fountain and seating for up to 65 people. 5862 Doyle St., 510-652-6151, TownhouseBarandGrill.com

Wally’s Cafe Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; full bar. Three large sidewalk tables seat around thirty people. 3900 San Pablo Ave., 510-597-1303.

KENSINGTON

The Arlington American; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Three sidewalk tables partially shaded by an overhang. 269 Arlington Ave., 510-525-3900. 269theArlington.com

OAKLAND

À Côté Mediterranean/tapas/California cuisine; dinner; full bar. Italian-style patio with retractable awnings and radiant heaters. 5478 College Ave., 510-655-6469, ACoteRestaurant.com

Anotejeria Mexicana El Chilar Mexican; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 365 17th St., 510-835-0746.

Arbor Cafe Cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Dog-friendly sidewalk seating for about fifteen. 4210 Telegraph Ave.

Arizmendi Bakery/cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Three sidewalk tables. 3265 Lakeshore Ave., 510-268-8849, ArizmendiBakery.org

Aunt Mary’s Cafe American/Southern; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Covered front patio with seven tables. 4307 Telegraph Ave., 510-601-9227. AuntMarysCafe.com

Autobahn Cafe Cafe; breakfast and lunch. Enclosed, well-shaded back patio with seating for fourteen, plus one table out front with an umbrella. 571 5th St., 510-836-1234.

Bacheeso’s Mediterranean; brunch, lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with seating for 20-25. 246 Grand Ave., 510-891-1496.

Bakesale Betty American/bakery; breakfast and lunch. Sidewalk seating for about twenty. 5098 Telegraph Ave., 510-985-1213. BakesaleBetty.com

Barclay’s Restaurant and Pub American/gastropub; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Sunken patio with eight tables. 5940 College Ave., 510-654-1650. BarclaysPub.com

Barney’s Gourmet Burgers American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Shaded back patio with 22 tables. 4162 Piedmont Ave., 510-655-7180; 5819 College Ave., 510-601-0444, BarneysHamburgers.com

Bay Wolf Cafe and Restaurant California cuisine; dinner; beer and wine. Heated veranda with seating for forty. 3853 Piedmont Ave., 510-655-6004, BayWolf.com

Ben’s Chinese; lunch. One small fully-covered outdoor table. 398 3rd St., 510-763-8336.

Blackberry Bistro Southern; breakfast, brunch and lunch; beer and wine. Seven to eight sidewalk tables in front with an awning. 4240 Park Blvd., 510-336-1088, BlackberryBistro.com

Blue Oak Café Cafe; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Heated, partially covered patio with seating for around forty people. 1000 Oak St. (inside Oakland Museum of California), 510-318-8400, MuseumCA.org

Bocanova Tapas; brunch, lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio with 25 tables, umbrellas, heat lamps, and a view of the marina. 55 Webster St., 510-444-1233.

Broadway Terrace Cafe Cafe; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Half-covered patio with gazebos, heaters, and seating for about thirty. 5891 Broadway Terrace, 510-428-0323.

Cafe 15 American; breakfast and brunch. Sidewalk patio with nine tables. 597 15th St., 510-891-3900.

Caffe 817 Cafe/New American; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Several sidewalk tables. 817 Washington St., 510-271-7965, Caffe817.com

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

Cafe Rustica Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Four sidewalk tables in front with umbrellas. 5422 College Ave., 510-654-1601. CafeRustica.com

Caña Cuban; breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night. Small, enclosed sidewalk patio with seating for up to sixteen. 530 Lake Park Ave., 510-832-1515.

CĂ©sar Latino Mexican/tapas; lunch and dinner; full bar. Sidewalk tables on a street-front patio. 4039 Piedmont Ave., 510-985-1200, BarCesar.com

Chez Simone French; brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Small second-floor patio with seating for up to ten. 4125 Piedmont Ave., 510-655-1034.

Chile Jalapeño Taqueria Mexican; lunch; beer and wine. Back patio with seating for about twenty people. 6706 San Pablo Ave., 510-601-9493.

City Grille American; breakfast and lunch. Six tables out front, shaded by umbrellas and trees. 1259 Jefferson St., 510-835-2288.

Chop Bar New American/gastropub; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio with two tables, plus an outdoor breakfast bar that seats fifteen to twenty people. 247 4th St., 510-834-2467.

Christopher’s Burger American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Four sidewalk tables shaded by an awning. 5295 College Ave., 510-601-8828.

Cock-a-doodle Cafe Cuban/New American; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Back garden patio with seating for at least twenty. 719 Washington St., 510-465-5400, CockadoodleCafe.com

The Coffee Mill & Bakery Bakery/cafe; lunch and dinner. Patio with thirty tables. 3363 Grand Ave., 510-465-4224.

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

Crepevine American; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night; beer and wine. Seating for eighteen under a covered patio. 5600 College Ave., 510-658-2026. Crepvine.com

Doña Tomás Mexican; dinner; full bar. Brick patio with a fountain and seating for up to sixteen people. 5004 Telegraph Ave., 510-450-0522. DonaTomas.com

Dopo Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio with four tables on the side and three in front. 4293 Piedmont Ave., 510-652-3676.

Drunken Fish Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with ten tables, umbrellas, and heat lamps. 3314 Piedmont Ave., 510-645-1912.

Encuentro Vegetarian/California cuisine/wine bar; dinner; wine and beer. Patio with seating for ten. 202 2nd St., 510-832-9463. EncuentroOakland.com

Everett & Jones Barbeque Barbecue; lunch and dinner; full bar. Roughly ten sidewalk tables. 126 Broadway Ave., 510-663-2350. EandJBBQ.com

The Fat Lady American; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Sidewalk and patio seating with several tables. 201 Washington St., 510-465-4996.

Fenton’s Creamery & Restaurant American/dessert; lunch and dinner. Patio with seating for about fifteen. 4226 Piedmont Ave., 510-658-7000.

Filippos Restaurant Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Twelve sidewalk tables under an awning. 5400 College Ave., 510-601-8646. Filippos.biz

Food Coma Vietnamese/American; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Three sidewalk tables. 815 Washington St., 510-451-2662, FoodComaCafe.com

Forge Pizza; Lunch and dinner; full bar. Twenty outdoor tables seating roughly fifty guests, with heat lamps. 66 Franklin St., 510-268-3200, TheForgePizza.com

FuseBox Asian fusion; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Outdoor patio with umbrellas seats roughly twenty diners. 2311 A Magnolia St., 510-444-3100, FuseBoxOakland.com

Genova Delicatessen Deli; lunch and dinner. Small patio with seating for up to twenty. 5095 Telegraph Ave., 510-652-7041.

Ghazal Indian Cuisine Indian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two sidewalk tables. 131 Broadway, 510-268-9500.

Grand Lake Kitchen New American; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Front sidewalk seating for twelve. 576 Grand Ave., 510-922-9582, GrandLakeKitchen.com

The Grand Tavern American/gastropub; lunch and dinner; full bar. Back patio with seven tables, plus a front patio with five tables, umbrellas, and heat lamps. 3601 Grand Ave., 510-444-4644.

Hibiscus Southern; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Brunch-only courtyard seating. 1745 San Pablo Ave., 510-444-2626, HibiscusOak.com

Homeroom American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Five sidewalk tables. 400 40th St., 510-597-0400, Homeroom510.com

Holy Land Mediterranean; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Sidewalk seating for ten under an awning. 677 Rand Ave., 510-272-0535. HolyLandRestaurant.com

Hudson Bay Cafe Cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Seven sidewalk tables. 5401 College Ave., 510-658-0214.

Ike’s Lair American/deli; lunch and dinner. Two benches on a front patio. 2204 Broadway, 510-338-6789, IkesLair.com

Ikaros Greek; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Four outdoor tables that seat roughly sixteen. 3268 Grand Ave., 510-899-4400, IkarosGr.com

Il Pescatore Italian; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Rear patio with twelve tables and umbrellas. 57 Jack London Sq., 510-465-2188. IlPescatoreRistorante.com

Italian Colors Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Weather-protected back garden with a fountain, seating for forty, and a view of the Oakland hills. 2220 Mountain Blvd., 510-482-8094. ItalianColorsRestaurant.com

Khana Peena Indian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Covered patio (heated when necessary), with seating for up to sixty people. 5318 College Ave., 510-658-2300.

Kincaid’s Bayhouse American/seafood; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio with seating for thirty people. 1 Franklin St., 510-835-8600.

Kitchen 388 California cuisine; dinner. Sidewalk seating for up to six people. 388 Grand Ave., 510-893-3005, Kitchen388.com

Lake Chalet Seafood/new American; brunch, lunch and dinner; full bar. Dock seating with umbrellas and seating for eighty people. 1520 Lakeside Dr., 510-208-5853, TheLakeChalet.com

Lakeshore Cafe Cafe; breakfast and lunch; beer and wine. Enclosed back patio with seating for eighteen, plus ivy and a fountain. 3257 Lakeshore Ave., 510-832-4374, LakseshoreCafe.net

Lungomare Italian; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Outdoor patio with 19 tables, bar patio with four tables and the bar top. 1 Broadway, 510-444-7171, LungomareOakland.com

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

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

Monaghan’s on the Hill American; dinner and late-night; full bar. Two patios, each with seating for about forty. 2820 Mountain Blvd., 510-482-2500, Monaghans-OntheHill.com

Montclair Bistro French/American; dinner; full bar. Patio with seating for up to 26. 6118 Medau Pl., 510-482-8282.

Mua New American/tapas; dinner and late-night; full bar. Enclosed, heated, smoke-friendly street-side patio with several tables. 2442 Webster St., 510-238-1100, MuaOakland.com

Nama Japanese Cuisine Japanese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with six tables. 3400 Fruitvale Ave., 510-530-8564, NamaDimond.blogspot.com

Nan Yang Burmese; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Storefront patio with seating for about ten people. 6048 College Ave., 510-655-3298.

Nomad Cafe Cafe; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Seven sidewalk tables under awnings. 6500 Shattuck Ave., 510-595-5344, NomadCafe.net

Noodle Theory Asian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Four sidewalk tables covered by an awning. 6099 Claremont Ave., 510-595-6988, NoodleTheory.com

The Olde Depot Vegetarian/Vegan; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Front patio seats roughly twenty, though guests can also order from front patio seating at Beer Revolution next door. 468 3rd St., 510-506-5904, OldeDepotPublicHouse.com

Oliveto Italian; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Up to four sidewalk tables at the walk-in downstairs cafe, weather permitting. 5655 College Ave., 510-547-5356, Oliveto.com

Pacific Coast Brewing Company American/brewpub; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Heated beer garden with foliage and seating for 45 people. 906 Washington St., 510-836-2739.

Park Avenue Bar & Grill American; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio with six tables and umbrellas when needed. 4184 Piedmont Ave., 510-985-0900.

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

Picán Southern; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio with ten tables and heat lamps, enclosed by a railing. 2295 Broadway, 510-834-1000.

Pizzaiolo Italian; breakfast and dinner; full bar. Eight uncovered tables in courtyard out back. 5008 Telegraph Ave., 510-652-4888. PizzaioloOakland.com

Portal New American; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Back patio has picnic tables with umbrellas that seat at least 60. 1611 2nd Ave., 510-663-7678, PortalOakland.com

Powderface Coffee and Beignets Cafe/Cajun/bakery; breakfast and lunch. Patio seating for up to thirty at tables with umbrellas. 3411 E. 12th St., Ste. 134, Fruitvale Village, 510-536-3223. Powderface.net

Quinn’s Lighthouse Seafood; lunch and dinner; full bar. Up to 35 seats on a second-story deck overlooking the marina. 1951 Embarcadero East, Embarcadero Cove Marina, 510-536-2050. QuinnsLighthouse.com

Ratto’s Market and Deli Italian/deli; lunch. Several small sidewalk tables. 821 Washington St., 510-832-6503. Rattos.com

Rio California Brazilian; breakfast and lunch. Deck with fourteen tables and a view of Preservation Park. 510-834-2565.

Rooz Cafe Cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Two sidewalk benches with seating for six to eight people. 1918 Park Ave., 510-267-0110.

Rudy’s Can’t Fail American; breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night; full bar. Street-side patio with seating for twenty.1805 Telegraph Ave., 510-251-9400, IAmRudy.com

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

Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar Seafood; dinner; full bar. Patio with fifteen tables. 2 Broadway, 510-444-3456.

Shangri-La Vegan Vegan; lunch and dinner. Trellised street-side patio with seating for about ten. 4001 Linden St., 510-547-1842, ShangriLa-Vegan.com

Spice Monkey California cuisine; brunch, lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Two sidewalk tables. 1628 Webster St., 510-268-0170.

Tamarindo Antojeria Mexicana Mexican; lunch and dinner; full bar. Street-side dining with six tables. 468 8th St., 510-444-1944. TamarindoAntojeria.com

Taqueria Las Comadres II Mexican; lunch and dinner. Two sidewalk tables. 2081 Mountain Blvd., 510-339-9002.

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

Telegraph Cafe; open all day; beer and wine. Backyard patio with seating for 25, and three sidewalk tables in front. 2318 Telegraph Ave., 510-465-4073.

Tribu Cafe Cafe; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Six dog-friendly sidewalk tables with umbrellas. 6501 San Pablo Ave., 510-653-6501.

Victory Burger Burgers; lunch and dinner. Long covered table that seats fourteen. 1099 Alcatraz Ave., 510-653-8322, VictoryBurger.com

Vulcan Thai Thai; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio with four tables with umbrellas. 915 45th Ave., 510-536-6303.

Xolo Mexican; lunch, dinner, and late-night; beer and wine. Three tables on the sidewalk and six on a back patio. 1916 Telegraph Ave., 510-986-0151, XoloTaqueria.com

Z Cafe and Bar California cuisine; lunch and dinner; full bar. Six tables on patio with awning. 2735 Broadway, 510-663-2905, ZCafeandBar.com

Zza’s Trattoria Italian; brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Four shaded tables overlooking Lake Merritt. 552 Grand Ave., 510-839-9124, ZzasOnline.com

RICHMOND

All’s Fare American; lunch; beer and wine. Patio with seating for sixteen on the marina. 1210 Brickyard Cove Rd., 510-232-1500.

The Baltic German/American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Patio with umbrellas and seating for sixty. 135 Park Pl., 510-237-1000, BalticJoint.com

Porky’s Pizza Palace Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Enclosed, dog-friendly patio with four tables underneath an overhang. 1221 Manor Blvd., 510-357-4323.

Portumex Portuguese/Mexican; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Large back patio with seating for up to forty people. 721 23rd St., 510-237-7513.

Salute Ristorante Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Front patio with an awning, a fountain, and eight tables. 1900 Esplanade Dr., 510-215-0803, SaluteMarinaBay.com

SAN LEANDRO

Horatio’s American/seafood; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Ten patio tables, semi-enclosed with glass, overhung with a trellis and heated at night. 60 Monarch Bay, 510-351-5556.

Joaquin Deli Eastern-European/deli; lunch; beer and wine. Front patio with four tables under umbrellas. 275 Joaquin Ave., 510-895-3234, JoaquinDeli.com

Roccab’s Cafe & Deli Cafe/deli; breakfast and lunch. Deck and sidewalk seating for ten. 1070 E 14th St., 510-636-1390, Roccabs.8m.com 

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