UPDATE: Starting December 6 at 10pm, outdoor dining is being shut down in San Francisco until at least January 4th.

It took a lot of legwork and phone calls, but we’ve uncovered 320 restaurants and bars (so far) that are opening for outdoor dining.

Who did we miss? Know of any other restaurants opening for Outdoor Dining – fill out this form (quickest) or email us (slowest) at [email protected] with the details and links.

Here’s our list. Please note we’ve done our best to get all the details correct, but hours of operation and menus may change without notice during these early days so please contact the restaurant to confirm first before heading out.

Streets Closed for Outdoor Dining

• SF – Valencia Street – Car free and tables allowed in streets between 16th and 17th streets and 18th and 19th streets between 4 pm and 10 pm from Thursdays until Sundays.
• SF – Chinatown – “Walkway Weekends” Enjoy a stroll down iconic Grant avenue and Commercial for outdoor dining, historic walk, and Asian shopping under vibrant red lanterns every Saturday and Sunday through Sept 20, 2020. Tables typically set up 11am to 5pm.
• SF – Japantown – “Picnic on the Plaza” every Saturday & Sunday through September 27, 11:30 am to 8 pm
• SF – Castro – 18th Street one block east and west of Castro street – Every Sunday 1pm to 10pm
• SF – Hayes Valley – Hayes Street for three blocks (btwn Franklin and Laguna) plus a portion of Octavia – closed Fridays (4-10pm) and Saturdays and Sundays (10am to 10pm)
• SF – Sunset Dist – Irving between 19th and 20th Avenues – Closed Thursday and Friday (3:30-11p) plus Saturday and Sunday (10:30am to 11pm) starting August 20th.
• SF – SoMa – Stevensen between 6th and 7th Streets – scheduled to be closed Thursdays 4-9pm starting September 10th through December 17th.
• SF – Lower Polk – Austin Alley (at Polk St. between Pine and Bush) This new open public space will offer food service from El Lopo, Grubstake Diner, Ben Thai, Vegan Picnic and Batter Bakery and is closed to vehicle traffic for a pedestrian-friendly and physically distanced outdoor dining experience. Seated patrons can order food and beverages from any of five participating businesses. Guests in the Plaza are also welcome to bring in takeout food from any restaurant in the neighborhood. Hours of Operation: Sun/Tues/Wed/Thurs 3-9pm; Fri/Sat 3-11pm; Closed Mondays
• SF –  Tenderloin Golden Gate Avenue – Through December, one block of Golden Gate Avenue in the Tenderloin will be closed to vehicle traffic four days a week. Golden Gate Avenue between Larkin and Hyde streets will be closed between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., from Thursday through Sunday, every week.
• SF – Tenderloin Larkin Street –  Beginning Thursday, September 17 and will continue through December, two blocks of Larkin Street in the Tenderloin will be closed to vehicle traffic four days a week between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., from Thursday through Sunday. Larkin Street between Eddy and Ellis streets and Larkin Street between Ellis and O’Farrell streets will be closed. The intersection of Larkin and Ellis streets will not be affected.
• San Jose – Downtown – San Pedro St. between Santa Clara and St John is now dedicated to outdoor dining with other streets to follow

San Francisco Outdoor Restaurant Guide

Last checked on 10/22/20 at 9:43pm

Newly Added to the List

• Cole Valley – CreoLa – Shared Spaces Dining in Street serving cajun/creole food.
• Cole Valley – Kezar Bar & Restaurant – Sidewalk Tables
• Corte Madera – Burmatown – Serving Burmese food from front patio outdoor dining.
• Financial District – Cafe Tiramisu – Pino Spinoso from Cafe Tiramisu on Belden Place in the financial district of San Francisco, perhaps the first restaurant with an outdoor permit. Belden Place is a unique place with Italian, French and Spanish restaurants with a typically European/San Francisco History.
• Financial District – Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant – Back Patio
• Lafayette – Roam Artisan Burgers – Roam’s Lafayette restaurant is currently open for outdoor dining, takeout and delivery Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Marina – Dragon Well – Parklet. Dragon Well has been locals favorite Chinese restaurant for over 22 years. Made with natural ingredients – Dragon Well is the ultimate healthy comfort food.
• Marina – Roam Artisan Burgers – Roam Artisan Burgers is a premier fine-casual dining destination with six locations in the Bay Area that source flavorful, nutrient-rich meats from animals that are humanely raised on open pastures serving proteins, salads, soups, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh seasonal ingredients. Roam’s San Francisco restaurants on Union Street and Fillmore Street are currently open for outdoor dining, takeout and delivery from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
• Marina – The Tipsy Pig – Back Patio, Street side and Parklet seating. Tue Wed Thur 4-930, Fri 12-930, Sat/Sun 11-930 (brunch on the weekends)
• Mission Dist. – Atlas Cafe – Parklet with unique sandwiches, pizzas and great salads. Vegan, vegetarian and carnivore options. Beer, wine, kombucha on tap and fantastic coffee drinks
• Mission Dist. – Sushi Shio – Delicious omakase sushi in a warm and serene back patio. Four small tables but they can be joined to seat slightly larger parties.
• Mission Dist. – Zeitgeist – Happy Hour – Beer Garden with glass partitions between picnic tables. Open 7 days a week (4-8pm M-W, 9-2pm+4-9pm Th, 3-10pm F, 1-10pm Sat, 1-6pm Sun), with 22 picnic table “booths” seating up to 8 patrons each. With 18 beers on tap, full bar & classic burger menu, Zeitgeist is continuing to offer its classic experience, albeit with servers at the tables and a bunch of sanitizing. Look at the events page for upcoming music and stand-up comedy performances as well as outdoor film viewings. On Thursday mornings, Zeitgeist is offering “Zeitcafe” collaborating with Four Barrel coffee to provide the much-missed SF cafe experience – strong coffee, breakfast menu, high speed wifi, private booths and laptops welcome. / Zeitgeist is offering a $7 bloody mary special each Thursday from 9 am til 2 pm
• Nob Hill – Flippers Gourmet Burgers – Sidewalk Tables serving 100% Niman Ranch 1/2 lb burgers, newly opened, applied for outdoor seating.
• NoPa – Madrone Lounge – The Madrone Art Bar parklet patio is now open Tuesday-Sunday 4-9pm for socially responsible food, drinks & music. 22 Outdoor Seats, bring layers.
• NoPa – Ragazza – Ragazza, which means girl in Italian, is an homage to the amazingly talented female cooks in owner Sharon Ardiana’s family. Ragazza is an Italian restaurant, featuring Neapolitan-style pizzas using local farm fresh produce and is also known for its hearty salads. Ragazza has an enclosed, but open air heated patio gazebo, which is now accepting reservations for dining. Ragazza has been a San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 restaurant and is a neighborhood favorite. Ragazza is also open for limited indoor dining and for takeout.
• Other – Limonocello – Sidewalk Tables with great neighbourhood italian sandiwches. Recently extended to include pizza , wine tasting and local italian food and wine
• Presidio Heights – Sociale – Lovely Italian restaurant with outdoor dining on front patio
• Richmond District – Outer – Cassava – Parklet
• Russian Hill – Harper & Rye – Outdoor cocktails and food from Co-Nam on new parklet
• San Ramon – Roam Artisan Burgers – Roam’s San Ramon Bay Meadows restaurant is currently open for outdoor dining, takeout and delivery Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The San Ramon City Center location is open Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• SoMa – OASIS – Rooftop dining is pretty cool. Drag performances throughout the day. This was a booming drag club (with an awesome “Sex in the City Live” show. Now turned restaurant and drag delivery service (Meals on Heels). Website says: Fridays 5pm – 9pm Saturdays 4pm – 9pm Sundays 3pm – 8pm
• Union Square – Pabu – Terrace seating with heaters. Outdoor dining terrace with heaters. Features the finest sourced fresh seafood, which is flown in daily from Japan’s famed Toyosu Market.
• West Portal – Spiazzo – Shared Spaces Dining in Street. Neighborhood fave with reasonably priced Italian cuisine

Confirmed Happy Hours

• Castro – The Detour – Happy Hour – Arcade bar (minus the arcade games for now) outdoor patio open Wed-Sun from Noon to 8pm (Fri, Sat, Sun open until 9pm) / Happy Hour Wed-Fri (4-6p) – Well drinks $6, Beer & shot $12, $4 wings, $1 off house wine and drafts.
• Cole Valley – Padrecito – Happy Hour – Mexican spot at Carl and Cole with seasonal menu, House made tortillas and salsas. Outdoor dining limited to 1 1/2 hours per reservation. Open Tuesday-Friday 4PM-8:30PM, Saturday 11AM-8:30PM, Sunday 11AM-8:00PM / Happy Hour with $6 margaritas on outdoor patio, Tuesday-Friday 4-5pm during outdoor dining.
• Embarcadero – La Mar – Happy Hour – Bayside Peruvian restaurant opening outdoor dining on Tuesday, June 16th open for lunch from 11am-2pm and Dinner from 5-8:30pm everyday. / Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
• Financial District – Escape from New York – Happy Hour – Huge thin-crust slices, beer, wine salads and meatball subs with outdoor seating in alley 1/2 block from Montgomery. / Happy hour 4-6pm $3 beer and $3 slices.
• Financial District – Patriot House – Happy Hour – Gastropub In Embarcadero 2 with American food plus cocktails, beer and wine with a large outdoor space with pelnty of seating and views of the Tranny Building. / Happy Hour is 2-6pm $1 off all draft $1 off House Wine $10 Cocktail of the Day $2 off Select Appetizers
• Fisherman’s Wharf – Cioppino’s – Happy Hour – Named after that lusty and flavorful seafood soup with Dungeness crab which is uniquely San Franciscan. Restaurant has a huge 110 person capacity patio, newly added tented “Beer Garden” space for Happy Hour / Happy Hour with $3.00 draft beer or $4.00 wine with the purchase of a pizza. Thurs-Sun 4pm-6pm
• Fisherman’s Wharf – Scoma’s – Happy Hour – Classic SF seafood restaurant serving Pacific seafood, caught on small boats, and brought to our pier by local fishermen. They also offer a full bar program with premium crafted cocktails and an extensive award-winning wine list to complement your meal. Outdoor dining only, weather permitting from 12- 7PM daily. Their outdoor setup is the closest you can get to dining on the water in SF. / Happy Hour, 3-5PM Monday through Thursday with Insane deals on Scoma’s Pier to Plate local seafood
• Ghirardelli Square – San Francisco Brewing Company – Happy Hour – Big outdoor patio and beer garden serving small batch craft beer and yummy bites. Open every day from 3-8pm. / Enjoy a special $3 beer during their happy hour Monday – Friday (3 – 6 PM) with prices increasing by $1 each hour until 6 PM.
• Japantown – Pa’ina Lounge & Restaurant – Happy Hour – Asian-American comfort food with poke, tropical cocktails and “boba dranks” with outdoor dining / Happy hour from 3-5pm
• Lower Haight – Maven – Happy Hour – Enjoy Bourbon cocktails, bloody marys and upscale dishes like Duck Hash and Ube pancakes and Cochinita Pork Tacos on newly-built gorgeous parklet on Haight and Steiner with succulent sculpture built from reclaimed pallets. Open Tue – Sun 4.30 pm -8.30 pm. / Happy Hour, free old fashioned with burger. 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
• Mid-Market – Cadillac Bar & Grill – Happy Hour – Tex-mex space near Twitter with new lower prices. Back Patio open Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 8pm. Reservations recommended. / Happy hour 3-6pm with $6 hours margaritas and $5 draft beer
• Mission Bay – ATwater Tavern – Happy Hour – Waterfront dining within earshot of Oracle Park. / Happy hour all day, $2 off house wine, all draft beer and well liquors.
• Mission Bay – Parklab Gardens – Happy Hour – Food truck park next to mini golf course. Open Monday – Sunday 10 am for golf, 11 am for food to 8 pm. Food closes on weekdays from 3-5 pm. / Parklab Happy Hour Monday – Friday 4-7 – glass of sangria $5. Classic red wine, or Peachy Time Rosé sangria – agave wine margaritas $7. Classic Lime, or Strawberry. – glass of house red, white or rosé wine $6
• Mission Bay – Spark Social SF – Happy Hour – Food truck park with fire pits and double-decker bus opening on Wednesday June 17th with new social distancing circles on the lawn, limited seating. / Happy Hour Monday- Friday 4-7 – glass of sangria $5. Classic red sangria, or Watermelon white wine sangria -glass of house red, white or rosé wine $6
• Mission Dist. – Gracias Madre Restaurant – Happy Hour – A 100% plant-based organic Mexican restaurant. Recently opened their outdoor patio with only 6 tables available, open from 11am-9pm 7 days a week. / Happy Hour 7 days a week from 2pm-6pm. Their glasses of red sangria, red Tempranillo wine, and Chardonnay are $5. Happy hour cerveza is $5. House Margaritas are $8. Single tacos, gorditas, and tostadas are $5. Happy Hour size nachos are $8.
• Mission Dist. – Hawker Fare – Happy Hour – Lao Isaan eatery and Tiki Bar on Valencia between 17th and 18th with outdoor seating. Serves up tropcial drinks like prickly pear daquris plus $15 lunch specials / Happy Hour Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 4-6pm. $10 cocktails and $14 bar bites
• Mission Dist. – Napper Tandy – Happy Hour – Irish sports bar on 24th street expects to have permit for outdoor seating ready for Friday, June 19th. / Happy hour 4 to 7 Monday to Friday includes $6 Margaritas Green apple / raspberry/ jalapeño pineapple/ and lime.
• Mission Dist. – West of Pecos – Happy Hour – A Southern inspired restaurant and cocktail bar.
  / Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 4:00PM – 6:00PM
• Parkmerced – The Lister Bar / Hall of Flame – Happy Hour – Bar with large backdoor patio serves Hall of Flame burgers. Open every day Noon to 10pm make reservations for seating at least 12 hours in advance. Some tables saved for walk-in. Order food directly from bar and get delivered to table. Wednesdays at 7pm it’s socially distant trivia night. / Happy Hour 4-7pm weekdays $1 off well drinks and draft beers.
• Potrero Hill – Mochica – Happy Hour – Peruvian-inspired restaurant with signature Peruvian cocktails has reopened patio dining Tue-Thu (4-9p) and Fri-Sun (11a-10p). Closed Mondays. / Happy Hour 4pm-5:30pm Tuesday-Sunday
• SoMa – Alchemist Bar & Lounge / Woodbury – Happy Hour – Gastropub has new street-side parklet one block from Oracle Park with outdoor dining and cocktails with house made infusions and hand crafted syrups. Mon-Sat from 3pm to 8pm / Happy hour from 3pm to 5pm with $6 wine, $7 Sparkling Rose, $10 Margarita, Old Fashioned, Aperol Spritz or Pliny of the Elder, and $4 select beers.
• SoMa – Lao Table – Happy Hour – Stylish “East Cut” Thai restaurant with outdoor patio, a $12 “Back to Basics” menu served in eco-friendly banana leaf packaging (instead of plastic containers) / Happy hour M-F from 4pm to 7pm with $1 oysters, $3.50 beer, $7 wine and cocktails in theiroutdoor area.
• SoMa – The Pink Elephant Alibi – Happy Hour – Vegas-style Brunch, gourmet entrées, organic fruit and herb-Infused cocktails, craft monastery beers. Open for outdoor dining Tuesday-Thursday: 4-9:pm Bottomless Mimosa ($30): Friday – Sunday: 12-8pm / Thursdays: Free Taco Thursdays (4-9pm) – Buy two drinks and get a free taco or save taco points. Also Birthdays: Free Shot for anyone who missed their birthday March till Now.
• Western Addition – Scopo Divino – Happy Hour – Wine bar with live music at California & Divisadero. Happy Hour Daily from 3-6 (1/2 price oysters and 20% off beer & wine), and daily for dinner from 3-9 pm with brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-3pm. / Happy Hours Daily from 3-6 (1/2 price oysters and 20% off beer & wine)
• SoMa – Alexander’s Steakhouse – Happy Hour – The Patio by Alexander’s Steakhouse is a casual outdoor experience that features some of the favorites from the Steakhouse, combined with some amazing pastas that have been created by Hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with Sunday brunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / The Patio has a dog-friendly Yappy Hour Wednesday through Friday from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. during which guests are encouraged to bring along their furry friends who will receive some dog-friendly treats. Discounted bites, cocktails and wine offered at this time include $5 hamachi shots, $12 cocktails and $10 glasses of wine.
• Financial District – The Lightbox Café – Happy Hour – Now open for outdoor dining, they have reconfigured the restaurant to allow social distancing while also creating a place to rela. Open Monday-Friday from 6:30AM-8:00PM! / Happy Hours are Monday – Friday, 3pm – 7pm. Enjoy $5 Beer, $7 Wine, and some tasty appetizers.
• Marina – Café Boho – Happy Hour – Front patio + secret garden with unique eats, European-California fusion, cakes and a happy hour. / Happy Hour is Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00pm-6:30pm with $3 beer, $5 wine and $1 oysters (served by 1/2 or full dozen)
• Outer Richmond – Foghorn Taproom – Happy Hour – A beer bar with 15 rotating wing sauces, 12 rotating craft beer taps, and rotisserie chicken that rotates too! Have a pitcher while watching the game. Their Parklet dining is now open, Monday – Friday at 12pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday at 12pm – 10pm. / Happy Hour on weekdays between 3-6pm with $1 off all beers
• Outer Richmond – The Links Bar and Grill – Happy Hour – Offers great local foods and specialty cocktails in a fun, social atmosphere their outdoor back patio is open Monday to Sunday 11 am -8 pm but close on Tuesday.
  / Super Sunset Happy Hour starts at 3pm – 8pm for Covid special project.
• Tenderloin – Ben Thai – Happy Hour – Seating takes place in an open public space at Austin Alley (at Polk St.) which is dedicated to outdoor dining. Hours of Operation: Sun/Tues/Wed/Thurs 3-9pm; Fri/Sat 3-11pm; Closed Mondays / Happy Hour is every day from 5p to 7p. All appetizers $1 off, all draft beer $2 off, all bottled beer $1 off, Mimosa or sangria $1 off.
• Mission Bay – Death by Taco – Happy Hour – Mediterranean-Turkish meze/tapas bar with daily brunch, Monday-Friday 9 am-3 pm, Saturday-Sunday 8 am-3 pm. Dinner is Wednesday-Sunday 5 pm-9 pm. Parklet and outdoor dining is available. / Happy Hour is between 4pm and 6pm Monday to Friday and ALL DAY Tuesday. Margarita $8, $32 pitcher and Fish Taco $4(instead of $7)
• Embarcadero – Osha Thai – Happy Hour – Experience the modern twist on authentic street food of Bangkok. Their front patio outdoor dining is open Mon to Thu 11 am to 8 pm and Friday to Sat 11 am to 9 pm. / Happy Hour is 4 pm to 7 pm with $1 Oysters.
• Mission Bay – SF Kebab – Happy Hour – Enjoy their Mediterranean Cuisine such as gyros, wraps, kebabs, hummus, tabbouleh, couscous, salads and more. Open Everyday with Outdoor Seating Available from 11am to 8pm / Happy Hour (Beer on Tap, House Wines), Monday through Friday 3pm to 5pm
• SoMa – Mathilde French Bistro – Happy Hour – Taditional French Cuisine, serving dinner on our heated patio with retractable awning to keep you warm. Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy Live Jazz Music every Thursday from 6:30-9:30pm. / Unwind with wine, drinks and appetizer specials Thursday – Saturday from 5:30-6:30 pm.

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Bayview

• Bayview – All Good Pizza – Brick-oven pizza, beer and wine with outdoor patio. Open for outdoor dining starting Friday June 12 – open Tuesday through Saturdays 10:30am to 5pm
• Bayview – Cafe Envy – Lettuce bowls, jerk salmon and zoodles at restaurant owned by Black women. Open for outdoor dining starting Friday 6/12 at 3pm

Bernal Heights

• Bernal Heights – Balompie Cafe – Serving up pupusas as well as typical Salvadoran dishes such as sopa de Mondongo, yucca and plantains. They also serve breakfast and handmade corn tortillas. Open for takeout and outside dining from 9am to 8pm (closed on Tuesdays.) on Mission and Richland.
• Bernal Heights – Bernal Star – Brunch, burgers and brews opening up starting June 12th for outdoor dining in patio plus sidewalk 4pm to 9pm Tuesday to Sunday.
• Bernal Heights – The Front Porch – Yummy fried chicken joint plans to officially open patio on July 7th, but running multiple soft openings in advance. Email [email protected] to request dine-in for parties of 4 diners.

Castro

• Castro – Anchor Oyster Bar – Same local owner since 1977 serving the Chronicle’s “favorite clam chowder” plus oysters (duh!). Two sidewalk tables.
• Castro – Blind Butcher – Stylsih and rusitc 18th Street spot serving crispy buttermilk oysters, chees boards, salads and rack of lamb. Seven sidewalk tables
• Castro – Bonita Taqueria Y Rotisserie – Mexican food, rotisserie chicken and cockails on big open patio on 16th near Market. $5 to go happy hour.
• Castro – Canela Bistro & Wine Bar – Spanish tapas, entrees & wines, plus homemade desserts on Market Street with packed sidewalk tables
• Castro – Castro Coffee Company – Outdoor patio next to the Castro Theater serving coffee, teas and cheese
• Castro – Castro Tarts Cafe & Bakery – Asian breakfast, coffee, tea, salads smoothies and juices with three sidewalk tables.
• Castro – Catch – Upscale seafood restaurant on Market near Castro with limited seating on outdoor heated patio and on the sidewalk
• Castro – Duboce Park Cafe – Serving kale smoothies, avocado shakes, house-brewed coffee plus salad, bahn mi, vegan wraps and breakfast. Across street from Duboce Park, dog-friendly outdoor dining open M–Su 8a-4p
• Castro – Fable – Stunning three-tiered heated patio with seasonally inspired dishes, opening June 12th. Call to make your reservation 415-590-2404.
• Castro – Gai – Serving Thai-style chicke and rice, Thai iced tea and Vietnamese ice coffe on happy little red tables and chairs on the sidewalk
• Castro – Gyro Express – Fast casual Mediterranean spot on corner of Castro & 18th with four sidewalk tabls
• Castro – Harvey’s – Named after Harvey Milk, four high-top sidewalk tables on 18th. Open 7 days a week
• Castro – HiTops – Mashup of Korean, Mexican and California serving bowls, burritos and poke. Two tiny little tables out front
• Castro – Il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar – 235 Church St. at Market St. Wood-fired Napolitan style pizza sidewalk dining starts Friday, June 12th
• Castro – Kantine – Scandinavian foods, breads, pastrie plus killer coffee, beer and wine with outdoor seating on Market at Laguna. Tuesday through Friday 8am to 2pm. Open Sat & Sun 9am to 2pm
• Castro – Kasa Indian Eatery – Kati rolls and Indian burritos with two small sidewalk tables on 18th and Noe
• Castro – Kitchen Story – Brunch spot with millionaire’s bacon reopens patio staring Friday, June 12. 10am-2:00pm (Weekday Brunch) and 9am-2:00pm (Weekend Brunch). Reservations for weekday only
• Castro – L’Ardoise Bistro – Delish upscale French restaurant on Noe St. in the middle of residential block sets up sidewalk dining serving steak frites, coq au vin and wine
• Castro – La Tortilla – Two little tables out front of standard counter-serve Mexican joing
• Castro – Lark Food & Wine – Souvlaki, Kurdish meatballs, Gree chicken swekers, wraps, charcuterie and cheese boards open for outdoor dining on 18th St.
• Castro – Lookout – Sidewalk drinks along 16th Street and Market
• Castro – Midnight Sun – LGBT bar on 18th Street with large outdoor dining area in the street with cocktails, beer and Oz pizza. Typically open until 9pm.
• Castro – Mix Neighborhood Bar – Small bar spilling out onto the 18th Street sidewalk. Not sure if they are supposed to open yet, but it’s been a lively scene recently.
• Castro – Oz Burger – Burgers, fries and shakes with a few outdoor tables. Probably the ugliest outdoor signage of any restaurant in SF.
• Castro – Oz Pizza – Giant thin-crust slices w/ unusual flavors (figgy piggy and ostrich) plus chocolate covered bacon and beer. Four sidewalk tables
• Castro – Poesia Osteria Italiana – Very cozy neighborhood italian restaurant with back patio and front deck dining on 18th btwn Castro and Noe.
• Castro – Project Juice – Juices, paleo waffles, superfood smoothie bowls. Open for contactless delivery with two tables in front.
• Castro – Qualitea – Bubble tea shop on 18th near Noe with two tables out front.
• Castro – Saucy Asian – Mashup of Korean, Mexican and California serving bowls, burritos and poke. Two tiny little tables out front
• Castro – Starbelly – Cozy comfort food with craft beer and cocktails. Reservations accepted for outdoor dining starting 6/15. Heated patio.
• Castro – Taco Boys – Two tiny little tables outside taco and burrito shop on Market next to Super Duper
• Castro – Taco Ogasmica – Colorful mexian spot with outdoor dining on Market St., fresh tortillas, burittos, aguas frescas and margaritas.
• Castro – The Castro Founatin – Soda fountain–inspired ice cream shop serving housemade scoops, cakes, cookies & pies.Open 2-7p Wednesday to Sunday with outdoor benches on the sidewalk.
• Castro – The Cove – Castro Street cafe with a few sidewalk tables serving tons of breakfast & brunch items along with mimosas and bloodies
• Castro – The Detour – Happy Hour – Arcade bar (minus the arcade games for now) outdoor patio open Wed-Sun from Noon to 8pm (Fri, Sat, Sun open until 9pm) / Happy Hour Wed-Fri (4-6p) – Well drinks $6, Beer & shot $12, $4 wings, $1 off house wine and drafts.
• Castro – U: Dessert Story – Next level Asian desserts influenced by Korean, Japanese and Thai passion like Boba Thai Tea Bingsoo, Matcha Crepe Cake, Chocolate Mochi Waffles and Blue Lychee drinks. Outdoor sidewalk seating can be reserved in advance, or waitlist for walk-in. Open 1-10pm Monday to Friday, Noon to 10pm Saturday and Sunday.
• Castro – Willkommen – Triangle-shaped fresh beer bar and German sausage joint opening outdoor tables on Monday, June 15th with tons of seating (for 60-10) on Market and Sanchez with planter boxes to help with the wind. Happy hour 5-6pm everyday get monster-sized stein liters for half-price.

Chinatown

• Chinatown – Boiling Shrimp Restaurant – Reasonably priced off the beaten path at 150 Waverly Place (near Washington) with authentic Northern Chinese comfort food and quick bites including Pot stickers, fried rice, wonton noodle soup, and fried seafood noodles. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Bow Han Restaurant – Known for Chinese comfort food, specialties include chicken, sausage and mushroom clay pot, curry chicken, Kung bow prawn, fresh oysters, fried eggplant and spring rolls. 850 Grant near Washington. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – China Live! – A daily changing menu that often includes roasted peking duck with seasonal fruit glazes, taipei braised beef noodle soup, sheng jian bro dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, lap cheong, chrysanthemum salad with starfruit vineyard, and sesame soft serve, and mango shaved ice. Outside dining, delivery and pickup only 4-8:30pm. 644 Broadway St. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Chinatown Restaurant – Open for outdoor dining and take-out Monday through Saturday 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Diners can enjoy balcony dining at this colorful restaurant, which serves dim sum, seafood, Peking duck and many traditional Northern and Southern Chinese dishes. 744 Washington across from Portsmouth Sq. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Dim Sum Corner – New restaurant at picturesque corner of California and Grant serves cooked-to-order dim sum dishes prepared as delectable bite-sized portions in bamboo bow steamer baskets. Boba drinks and fruit teas also available. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Far East Cafe – Iconic restaurant at 631 Grant serves popular Cantonese dishes including fried chicken wings, wonton soup with vegetables and sweet and sour spare ribs. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Grand Place Restaurant – Well known for hanging ducks in the window and specializes in rice porridge soups, Chinese donuts, roast duck, and wonton noodle soup. 737 Washington btwn Grant and Portsmouth Square. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Mr. Jiu’s – Chinese-American chef Brandon Jew’s first solo venture delivers some classic Cantonese dishes with a Bay Area twist, like sourdough scallion pancakes, salt & vinegar shrimp chips, and dutch crunch BBQ pork buns, all crowned with a Michelin star. Tues – Sat 2:00p – 6:30p. Accepting reservations for outdoor tables. 28 Waverly Place. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Spicy King – Spicy Szechuan and classic country style dishes including green onion pancakes, bbq chicken wings, hot pots, organic vegetables, spicy garlic prawns, fish fillet with chopped red pepper with spicy jalapeño. 65 Waverly Place. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.
• Chinatown – Washington Bakery – Look for Hong Kong inspired dishes with a bistro flare serving hand-crafted drinks (pearl milk teas), pastries, cakes, Chinese Fried Bread plus dishes like Won Ton Soup, Pork Lion Porridge, and Shrimp Dumpling Braised Noodles. 733 Washington btwn Grant and Portsmouth Square. Restaurant hours may vary. Get takeout and enjoy outdoor dining with tables set up on Grant & Commercial Sat & Sun typically from 11am to 5pm through Sept. 20, 2020.

Cole Valley

• Cole Valley – Bambino’s – Enjoy the flavors of Italy with Classics like Calamari Friti, Fettuccine Carbonara and hand tossed pizza evoke a Trattoria in Tuscany. Choose from a selection of distinctive Italian and California wines, refreshing salads, wholesome soups, home-made breads and unforgettable desserts. Sidewalk tables are open for outdoor dining, daily 11:30 am to 9:30 pm.
• Cole Valley – Beit Rima – Arabic comfort food at Carl and Cole serving up Shakshuka, Fattoush, Gazan Braised Lamb Shank and more with outdoor dining 4-8pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
• Cole Valley – CreoLa – Shared Spaces Dining in Street serving cajun/creole food.
• Cole Valley – Kezar Bar & Restaurant – Sidewalk Tables
• Cole Valley – Padrecito – Happy Hour – Mexican spot at Carl and Cole with seasonal menu, House made tortillas and salsas. Outdoor dining limited to 1 1/2 hours per reservation. Open Tuesday-Friday 4PM-8:30PM, Saturday 11AM-8:30PM, Sunday 11AM-8:00PM / Happy Hour with $6 margaritas on outdoor patio, Tuesday-Friday 4-5pm during outdoor dining.
• Cole Valley – Zazie – Yummy neighborhood brunch spot with delish pancakes opening outdoor heated patio every day 8am to 2pm and again for dinner from 5-9pm.

Corte Madera

• Corte Madera – Burmatown – Serving Burmese food from front patio outdoor dining.

Cow Hollow

• Cow Hollow – Dragon Well – Serving delicious and healthy Chinese food with warm, friendly service. They have a new parklet out front with plenty of seating. Open Wednesday to Monday, Lunch at 11:30 am to 3 pm and Dinner at 5 to 10 pm.
• Cow Hollow – Wildseed – Fresh, flavorful, hearty plant-based meals to dine al fresco at our outdoors tables and newly installed parklet. Open on Mon – Thu 12-9pm | Friday 12-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-9pm.

Dogpatch

• Dogpatch – Magnolia Brewing – Burgers, fried chicken, salads and beer open for outdoor dining on sidewalk and beers brewed on site.
• Dogpatch – Marcella’s Lasagneria – San Francisco’s first Lasagneria offers front patio outdoor dining daily from 10 am to 3pm.
• Dogpatch – Moshi Moshi – Low key Japanese spot serving up Sushi & soba with cute garden patio with limited tables. Open 11:30am to 8pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations recommended for patio. Sidewalk seating on 18th open first come first served.
• Dogpatch – Piccino – A Restaurant, Coffee Bar & Bakery rolled into one. Their Patio is now open for outdoor dining, Cafe is open Wed-Sun 830am-5pm and Dinner starts 4pm-8pm, Wed-Sun.
• Dogpatch – The Midway – One of a kind art & music space now hosting outdoor socially-distant DJ events and dinner parties on many Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Table reservations range from $40 to $100 and include admission for four people and entertainment, but food and drinks are extra. Madam Zola’s Fortune, The Midway’s onsite café will be serving up delicious summer-themed bites and bottles you can order from your phone directly to your table.

Embarcadero

• Embarcadero – Delancey Street Restaurant – Patio, garden and sidewalk dining opens on June 12th for lunch and dinner.
• Embarcadero – Epic Steak – Waterfront steak house with Bay Bridge views accepting outdoor brunch & dinner reservations from June 15th
• Embarcadero – Eve’s Waterfront – Enjoy al fresco dining by the water, open on weekends from 11:00 a.m. to sunset. On Saturdays and Sundays, customers can enjoy brunch and bottomless mimosas until 4:00 p.m. as well as other a la carte offerings, a $25.00 four-course prix fixe menu, handcrafted cocktails and select wines and beers all day Signature brunch items include the Ultimate Seafood Steamer Pot, Shrimp Ceviche, Creme Brûlée French Toast and Fried Chicken Benedict.
• Embarcadero – Fog City – Sweeping bay views from diner at 1300 Battery opening outdoor dining starting June 12 from 11:30am to 9pm. Walk-in only.
• Embarcadero – Gott’s – Spacious patio on Ferry Plaza with picnic tables serving Niman Ranch burgers, Noe’s bacon plus salads and fish tacos. Serving milkshakes, beer, wine but unfortuantley no happy hour
• Embarcadero – Harborview – Dim Sum and Cantonese Chinese Cuisine outdoor patio with stunning views of the Bay and the Ferry Building reopens Tuesday, June 16th.
• Embarcadero – Hi-Dive – Waterfront watering hole at Pier 28 1/2 just south the Bay Bridge opens their patio on June 12th.
• Embarcadero – Hillstone – Formerly Houston’s, serving SF with American favorites since 2000 on their patio.
• Embarcadero – La Mar – Bayside Peruvian restaurant opening outdoor dining on Tuesday, June 16th open for lunch from 11am-2pm and Dinner from 5-8:30pm everyday.
• Embarcadero – Osha Thai – Happy Hour – Experience the modern twist on authentic street food of Bangkok. Their front patio outdoor dining is open Mon to Thu 11 am to 8 pm and Friday to Sat 11 am to 9 pm. / Happy Hour is 4 pm to 7 pm with $1 Oysters, $7 Cocktails, and discounted bites, wines, and beers.
• Embarcadero – Pier 23 Cafe – Outdoor dining on airy waterfront patio and beer garden serving pub grub, fresh seafood and summer salads
• Embarcadero – Piperade – Spanish/French basque restaurant opening for outdoor dining June 12th open Monday to Friday 10am to 8:30pm. Serving all-day menu with 13 tables and max capacity of 40 guests.
• Embarcadero – Red’s Java House – Waterfront dive with fish & chips right near the ballpark reopens patio on Saturday June 12th

Fillmore Dist.

• Fillmore Dist. – Chouquet’s – Open for outdoor brunch (Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur) and dining (Steak Frites, Short Ribs, Moules) every day from 10am to 9pm.
• Fillmore Dist. – Curbside Cafe – Tiny restaurant on California just east of Mollie Stone’s. A neighborhood fixture since 1978, serving a French-American breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a few outdoor bistro tables plus soon will be adding a covered parklet.
• Fillmore Dist. – Florio – Italian and French classics served at double row of socially-distant tables on sidewalk open Tuesday-Sunday for Diinner (5-7:30p) and Lunch of Saturdays & Sundays at Noon including Bloody Mary Deluxe.
• Fillmore Dist. – Jackson Fillmore – Roman trattoria in Pacific Heights with several sidewalk tables
• Fillmore Dist. – Noosh – Noosh is open for outdoor sidewalk seating on Fillmore Street starting Friday, June 12th and will expand its outdoor seating footprint next week. New items added to the Eastern Mediterranean-meets-California menu include a Falafel-crusted Lamb & Beef Burger and Meatball Melt Chubby Pita Sandwich. Open Wednesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Fillmore Dist. – Santino’s – San Francisco Legacy Business serving Mediterranean Cuisine and Californian Fine Wines on Fillmore with outdoor seatig from Noon to 9pm
• Fillmore Dist. – SPQR – Rome-inspired cuisine with daily updated menus of dishes like prosciutto, soft polenta, or family meals for sharing. Open outdoors for Lunch (1-4p) and dinner (5-8p) Wednesdays through Sundays
• Fillmore Dist. – State Bird Provisions – New outdoor dining ‘pavilion’ serving a mix of State Bird & The Progress favorites and flavors. New outdoor dining hours for this week are Friday 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday 11:30 to 8:00 pm.
• Fillmore Dist. – Taco Bar – Quesadillas, tortas, burritos, bowls and, of course, tacos. Just a few outdoor tables, open every day 11am to 8pm
• Fillmore Dist. – The Progress – New outdoor dining ‘pavilion’ serving a mix of State Bird & The Progress favorites and flavors. New outdoor dining hours for this week are Friday 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday 11:30 to 8:00 pm.

Financial District

• Financial District – Bix – Swanky Jackson Square restaurant on an alleyway opening for drinks and appetizers on June 16-17 and opening for dinner on June 18.
• Financial District – Cafe Bastille – Alley-way Parisian-style French restauant on cozy Belden lane serving dishes from Cafe Bastille as well as B44 on B44’s patio. Opening outdoor dining on June 12th
• Financial District – Cafe de la Presse – French restaurant with sunny patio open Monday to Friday from 11am to 5pm for outdoor dining
• Financial District – Cafe Tiramisu – Pino Spinoso from Cafe Tiramisu on Belden Place in the financial district of San Francisco, perhaps the first restaurant with an outdoor permit. Belden Place is a unique place with Italian, French and Spanish restaurants with a typically European/San Francisco History.
• Financial District – Escape from New York – Happy Hour – Huge thin-crust slices, beer, wine salads and meatball subs with outdoor seating in alley 1/2 block from Montgomery. / Happy hour 4-6pm $3 beer and $3 slices.
• Financial District – Palio – Outdoor dining at independent family-owned restaurant specializing in wood fired pizzas, fresh pasta made in-house, plus wine and Italian craft beers. No happy hour for the time being. Open My-F 11:30am to 8pm
• Financial District – Patriot House – Happy Hour – Gastropub In Embarcadero 2 with American food plus cocktails, beer and wine with a large outdoor space with pelnty of seating and views of the Tranny Building. / Happy Hour is 2-6pm $1 off all draft $1 off House Wine $10 Cocktail of the Day $2 off Select Appetizers
• Financial District – Perbacco – Downtown Italian restaurant with extensive wine list with sidewalk dining open 11:30pm to 7pm every weekday
• Financial District – Sai’s Vietnamese Restaurant – Mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant that has also been offering wok stir fried items for 35 years. Open Mon- Fri from 10:30 am to 6:45 pm.
• Financial District – Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant – Back Patio
• Financial District – Schroeder’s – The Bavarian-inspired beer hall opened their outdoor dining via a parklet, Tuesday-Friday from 12pm to 7pm, they will be offering dishes like Kartoffell Tots, Bavarian Pretzel with Wild Turkey bourbon mustard, Wursts and Burgers on pretzel buns with a small side of Kartoffell Tots and more.
• Financial District – Super Duper – Very limited outdoor seating at 346 Kearny starting June 12th. Please call other locations to confirm
• Financial District – The Lightbox Café – Happy Hour – Now open for outdoor dining, they have reconfigured the restaura