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Living in beautiful Orange County, we have the benefit of weather that just begs you to spend time outdoors. If I can be thankful for anything right now it is the fact that restaurants are being given leniency and an increased ability to create additional outdoor space where they otherwise could not. Alcohol is even being poured in to-go containers, something you would not usually see in our typically conservative town. With many activities still on lockdown, this is a great time to start to explore outdoor spaces with culinary delights that you may not have otherwise tried. Parking may be sparse and tables may be limited. Arrive early or plan to stand in line to wait. But really, what else do you have to do?

So whether you prefer a beach town or a city view, here is a list of restaurants with patios that are open for dining. I’m sure there are quite a few that I may have left off as more restaurants add patio options to begin service. I look forward to expanding this list. Feel free to send me a note if you think there is one I should add. Bon Appétit!


Corona Del Mar

The Bungalow

El Cholo

Cafe Jardin @ Sherman Gardens

Five Crowns


Costa Mesa

Descanso

Vaca

Habana

El Matador

Cafe Sevilla

Yard House

La Vida Cantina

Black Knight Gastro Lounge

2145

Acapulco 

Greanleaf

Playa Mesa

MiCasa

Filomena’s


Crystal Cove

Beachcomber


Dana Point

Project Social

Waterman’s

Wind & Sea

Proud Mary’s

Craft House

Luciana’s Ristorante


Fullerton

Summit House


Huntington Beach

Mama’s on 39

The American Dream

Sandy’s Beach Shack

Pacific Hideaway


Irvine

Brio

Del Frisco’s

Angelina’s

PF Chang’s

Lemonade

Porch & Swing

Hangar 24

Javier’s

Cucina Enoteca

Cheesecake Factory


Ladera Ranch

BLK
The Ranch 

Selma’s


Laguna Beach

Rooftop

The Loft (Montage)

Harvest (The Ranch Golf Course)

Moulin

Starfish

Ruby’s

Sapphire

Las Brisas

Cucina Alessa

Nick’s

Driftwood Kitchen


Laguna Hills

Ironwood

Romano Cucina


Lake Forest

Brü Grill & Market


Long Beach

Nick’s on 2nd

Saints and Second

Playa Amor

Ola


Many Locations - Avila’s El Ranchito


Mission Viejo

O'Neills @ Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course

Sol Agave

Yama Sushi on the Lake

Hidden Vine Wine Shop (light food) (Lake)

Peppino’s (Lake)

Cheesecake Factory


Monarch Beach

180 Blue @ The Ritz


Newport Beach

Bayside Restaurant

Fable & Spirit

Balboa Bay Club

Tommy Bahama’s 

Oak Grill
Gulfstream

Nobu

Sol Grill

Boscat Kitchen

Olea

R&D Kitchen

Malibu Farm

Bluewater Grill

The Cannery

The Dock

Rusty Pelican

Malarky’s Irish Pub

The Alley

Farmhouse @ Roger’s Gardens

True Food Kitchen

Pelican Grill @ Pelican Hill Golf Course

Gulfstream

Cappy’s Cafe

Haute Cakes

Woody’s Wharf

 

Orange

Citrus City Grille

Moreno’s

Rutabegorz

Orange Hill

King’s Fish House

Lazy Dog 

The Filling Station

Tutto Fresco


Rancho Mission Viejo

Scarlett Kitchen & Lounge

Carmelita’s (Lake)


Rancho Santa Margarita

Tijera’s Creek Golf Course

Tutto Fresco

Hanna’s


San Clemente
Fisherman’s 

Sonny’s

Brick

Beachfire

Mimosa

Iva Lee’s


San Juan Capistrano

Sol Agave

Trevor’s on the Track

Rancho Capistrano Winery

Cedar Creek Inn

Sundried Tomato

El Adobe

Ciao Pasta


Trabuco Canyon

Rose Canyon Cantina


Yorba Linda

Terra-Wood Fires Kitchen

 

Credit: Amy Daugherty for starting this amazing list! Thank you!