Panama 66 is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

1. Panama 66

8.8
1460 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Balboa Park · 37 tips and reviews

Jo P.Jo Packer: Really nice little place in the middle of Balboa park. Great alfresco dining. Good service. I had the fish tacos though and really didn't enjoy them.

Jason S.Jason Smith: Great place to grab a drink while visiting Balboa Park. Plenty of craft beer on tap, and blankets provided to enjoy the grassy lawn while gazing upon the tower.

Deborah C.Deborah Craig: It's a great casual place to go. They have a full bar and some good craft cocktails. You can even take your food and drinks out to the grass and sit on a blanket.

Sogno Di Vino is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

2. Sogno Di Vino

7.7
1607 India St (Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Wine Bar · Little Italy · 19 tips and reviews

Susan K.Susan King: Try the salmon panini - loaded with salmon & Brie. Or the Mediteranean - great salty olive tapenade & feta

Beto CardosoBeto Cardoso: My favorite Red Wine is Primitivo Di Manduria - Macchia.

Beatriz A.Beatriz Amazonas Cardoso: Wonderful wine and nice people!!!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

3. Whole Foods Market

8.8
711 University Ave (at 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Grocery Store · Hillcrest · 93 tips and reviews

Eddie R.Eddie Ramirez: Amazing street tacos, the pork is to die for mmmm

CaroCaro: Produit francais!? I couldn't resist promoting this one. You can actually return the ceramic containers back to Whole Foods, and they go back to the factory. It's  actually from Sonoma, CA....

Ryan R.Ryan Ross: This is where the most inconsiderate people on Earth buy their groceries.

West Coast Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

4. West Coast Tavern

7.4
2895 University Ave (at 29th Ave), San Diego, CA
Bar · North Park · 73 tips and reviews

West Coast TavernWest Coast Tavern: Happy Hour 7 Days a Week! 4PM - 7PM$3 Wells$3 Draft Beer$3 House Wine** SIX FOOD ITEMS FOR $5 EACH **

Chris S.Chris Spade: Tell Bobby that Spade says hi.

Gilbert F.Gilbert Flores: This is a good place to use the restroom

Cafe 222 is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

5. Cafe 222

8.3
222 Island Ave (at 2nd Ave), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · Marina · 124 tips and reviews

Mary D.Mary Delafield: An awesome breakfast menu and very reasonable prices! Near the convention center. Dine Al Fresco on the terrace rather than the street side.

Peter S.Peter Soeth: During the week you can get a sandwich. The three cheese with bacon and tomato is delicious.

yoruhanayoruhana: Must try their peanut butter & banana stuffed french toast, made famous by Food Network "Best Thing I Ever Ate". Fresh juices & always check out specials. Read more.

Balboa Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

6. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

JillJill: Every Tuesday there are certain museums that are free to San Diego County residents. For those non-San Diegans prices are reasonable.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: According to my good friend Nayang in Botswana, there’s a meerkat wandering this place that stole his nana’s wedding band. So if you see a meerkat with a ring, grab him and contact me immediately.

HISTORYHISTORY: Placed in reserve in 1835, this is one of the oldest sites in the U.S. dedicated to public recreational usage. It is named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa.

Cafe Chloe is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

7. Cafe Chloe

721 9th Ave (at G St), San Diego, CA
Café · East Village · 128 tips and reviews

Jared G.Jared Gummig: I had the duck. It was really good and the veggies were cooked wonderfully. They have a decent wine selection as well.

ChristinaChristina: Eggs cooked perfectly :)

BennettBennett: Go to Cafe Chloe and enjoy a *real* breakfast

Seaport Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

8. Seaport Village

8.8
849 W Harbor Dr (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Shopping Plaza · Marina · 143 tips and reviews

John Q.John Quintana: Beautiful place to walk around. Cute shops, street performers, gorgeous bayside paths.

HISTORYHISTORY: Seaport Village was built on landfill where the Spanish expedition of 1782 buried those who had died of scurvy. In later years, it served as a railroad yard to send items east that arrived by ship.

RafahRafah: Lovely weather

Amarin Thai Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

9. Amarin Thai Restaurant

7.8
3843 Richmond St (at University Ave), San Diego, CA
Thai Restaurant · Hillcrest · 68 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Miller: Thai Wraps are a yummy & healthy starter The Tofu has good flavor and texture.

Dru M.Dru Macasieb: The four seasons is not that great. I recommend the mambo chicken and the pineapple fried rice.

MattersOfGrey.comMattersOfGrey.com: Try the cashew curry. Yum!

Mister A's is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

10. Mister A's

9.0
2550 Fifth Ave (at Laurel St.), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Park West · 69 tips and reviews

Anatoly K.Anatoly Konukhov: Great place and great view especially during the dawn. Loved scallops and risotto! Looks like duck is also pretty good.

Athena R.Athena Rodriguez: Honestly, the best views of downtown! Swanky place with great hh prices. What more could you ask for...oh, perhaps just a San Diego sunset too?!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The happy hour specials at this fine dining spot are surprisingly affordable, and come with the same great views.

The Prado at Balboa Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

11. The Prado at Balboa Park

8.6
1549 El Prado Ste 12 (in Balboa Park), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Balboa Park · 124 tips and reviews

Jennifer R.Jennifer Richman: The portabello panini sans cheese was a wonderful vegan option. Delicious and colorfully presented. The menu has many gluten free and vegetarian options.

StephieStephie: Get the mango martini! It's so yummy!

Jason L.Jason Liebrecht: Happy Hour!

Searsucker is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

12. Searsucker

611 5th Ave (at Market St), San Diego, CA
American Restaurant · Gaslamp · 249 tips and reviews

Kat S.Kat Smith: Start with pickles and shishito peppers and ponzu. Gotta try the small plate of egg+bacon pork belly

TLCTLC: Chef Brian Malarkey's new restaurant is in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. Chef Malarkey is a host of TLC's Mega Bites, a Top Chef finalist, and "a cool dude" says a fan.

Marc H.Marc Hodges: Check out Chef Brian Malarkey's (from Top Chef and Mega Bites) Searsucker. Guaranteed to please! Read more.

The Fishery is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

13. The Fishery

9.0
5040 Cass St (at Opal St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 43 tips and reviews

Willis Allen Real EstateWillis Allen Real Estate: Affordable authentic seafood restaurant with fresh sustainable fish in a variety of preparations from Mexican and Japanese to fish 'n chips. Knowledgeable service and a fantabulous dining experience!

EaterEater: A local seafood distributor, market and restaurant in one. Chef Paul Arias does right by his product; his Tuesday tasting menu ($28 for 4 courses) is a good time to taste how. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Fer S.Fer Solana: Albacore sliders, the best!

Craft & Commerce is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

14. Craft & Commerce

8.6
675 W Beech St (at Kettner Blvd), San Diego, CA
Gastropub · Little Italy · 198 tips and reviews

Katie K.Katie Kearsey: 300+ incredible handcrafted cocktails to suit your every whim and fancy! Just tell the bartender/waitress what you're in the mood for. The burger was also amazing.

Melani G.Melani Gordon: Check TapHunter.com for what's on tap.

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Listen to a recording of their negative Yelp reviews playing in the bathroom.

Tender Greens is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in San Diego.

15. Tender Greens

8.9
2400 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego, CA
Salad Restaurant · Naval Training Center · 69 tips and reviews

YoHan Wj C.YoHan Wj Cho: Salad and steak hotplate is just fantastic! Best is san diego perhaps.

EaterEater: The first San Diego location for Tender Greens - affordable, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and specials. This is also where P. Balistreri salumi got its start. [Eater 38 Member]

Holly H.Holly Haines: the mashed potatoes are. amaze. balls.