Best seat: Either the front bar or rear patio. The former gives you a view of chef Matt Gandin's gleaming open kitchen, and the immense patio has a full-service bar and a fire pit. Yes, fire pit. Read more.
Beautiful heated patio, fantastic cocktails, amazing beer and mezcal selection... This bar is about to be unstoppable!
It's often a long wait (30-45 minutes) but oh, so worth it. Sit on the patio, it's just like the south of France.
Enjoy the summer weather at lunch today at La Note's outside garden patio with a cappuccino and their delicious lemon gingerbread pancakes. Read more.
Good beer, decent food, and great outdoor space, but if you are expecting friendly service, look elsewhere. The wait staff here are the grumpiest you will find in the area.
Awesome outdoor concert venue on the UC Berkeley campus! Read more.
Best Tacos in the East Bay! Excellent original cocktails as well... and an outdoor patio with heaters!
Wear a warm coat and enjoy the outdoor seating even in winter -- it's quieter than indoors and quite beautiful.
What was the FSM? Stop in the cafe, grab a bite to eat, learn about the free speech movement, and increase your Cal street cred! Read more.
Best views of SF Bay facing west and the Golden Gate. Climb the little hill on the western edge and enjoy the view from one of the benches.
People of Berkeley, there is a new beer spot in town. Westbrae Biergarten has just opened up a location on Gilman St. bringing to you amazing German brews, food, outdoor seating & lots of TVs. Read more.