.Outdoor Dining Guide

A comprehensive guide to al-fresco eating in the East Bay.

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

Angela’s Bistro and Bar Mediterranean; lunch and dinner. Enclosed 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

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

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

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

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

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 six 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

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.

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

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

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

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.

César 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

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

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

Freehouse 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, GatherRestaurant.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

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 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 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

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

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

Sea Salt Seafood/California cuisine; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Patio seating with awning, heaters, and seating for up to fifty people. 2512 San Pablo Ave., 510-883-1720, SeaSaltRestaurant.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

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

Sportivo Italian; lunch and dinner; full bar. Enclosed sidewalk patio with seating for up to fifteen people. 2132 Center St., 510-705-1801, SportivoBarRistorante.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! Mediteranean; 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

Asqew Grill California cuisine; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Seating for up to thirty on front patio, with heaters and plants. 5614 Bay St., 510-595-7471, AsqewGrill.com

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

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

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.

B Restaurant and Bar New American; lunch and dinner; full bar. Two separate dog-friendly patios with seating for 25-30, partially shaded by an awning. 499 9th St., 510-251-8770.

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

Bakesale Betty American/bakery; breakfast and lunch. Sidewalk seating for about thirty. 2228 Broadway, 510-251-2100. 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

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.

César 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

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.

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

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

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

Miss Pearl’s Southern; brunch, lunch and dinner; full bar. Two patios with umbrellas and heat lamps, seating for up to one hundred people. 1 Broadway, 510-444-7171.

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.

Noble Cafe Cafe; breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner; beer and wine. Enclosed sidewalk patio with seating for up to forty. 100 Grand Ave., 510-444-3800.

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

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

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

Remedy Coffee Cafe; breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Back garden patio. 4316 Telegraph Ave., RemedyOakland.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

Somerset American; brunch, lunch, and dinner; full bar. Trellised back patio with seating for up to fifty. 5912 College Ave., 510-428-1823, SomersetRestaurant.com

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

Tamale Queen/World Cup Coffee Mexican/cafe; breakfast, and lunch. Garden patio with four tables. 1212 Fruitvale Ave., 510-436-7455.

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.

Trattoria Laurellinos Italian; lunch and dinner; beer and wine. Patio seating for eighteen. 4171 Macarthur Blvd., 510-530-3600.

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

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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