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by Rose Garrett
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Is it just us, or is it getting hot in here? It's September, and you know what that means: summer is finally here, and with that blessed heat comes a new demand for breezy outdoor dining and drinking options. Folks will be making a beeline to tried-and-true outdoor spots like Biergarten and Zeitgeist, but what about dining and drinking options that are new to the scene (and thus a little bit off the radar)? Here are our picks for newly arrived outdoor seating options to beat the heat.


What new spots did we miss? Let us know in the comments.

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Virgil's Sea Room

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This pleasant back patio is right next door to El Rio's outdoor oasis, so you can listen in on live music or thank your stars you're at Virgil's instead. With heat lamps and Dolly Parton on the jukebox, you can't go wrong at this bar.

3152 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 829-2233
(415) 829-2233

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Ragazza

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An enclosed gazebo is a new addition to the wonders awaiting you at Ragazza's lush back patio, where you can enjoy pizza and vino amid climbing vines and greenery.

311 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-1133
(415) 255-1133

Emperor Norton's Boozeland

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Emperor Norton's outdoor area feels like an urban hideout from the world. Grab a high chair in this walled concrete hideaway for a no-nonsense open air experience.

510 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Rustic

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With permits still pending (their hearing got pushed to mid-September), Rustic's patio oasis isn't quite ready to roll. But the bocce courts will soon be buzzing, so keep a close eye for updates on this 24th Street pizzeria.

3331 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

El Techo de Lolinda

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The only thing better than a patio is a rooftop, and Lolinda has got quite a beauty. With sweeping views of the Mission, this popular spot sports craft cocktails, Latin American-inspired street food and a brand-new brunch.

2518 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6970
(415) 550-6970

Nopalito

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Nopalito's Inner Sunset location has a secret back patio that's just now seeing the light of day. With seats for 25-30 (including three orange beer tables) and jasmine and passionfruit vines, this spot is open come good weather (just call ahead to make sure if you're patio bound).

1224 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 233-9966
(415) 233-9966

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Dante's Table

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Welcome to "Paradiso," aka Dante's lovely new patio, where you can snag relaxed neighborhood Italian fare and cocktails along with climbing vines and a convivial atmosphere.

544 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 529-2797
(415) 529-2797

Rosa Mexicano

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This upscale Mexican food chain is a FiDi outdoor dining destination complete with tableside guacamole prep and frozen pomegranate margaritas.

30 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 874-4300
(415) 874-4300

Jamber Wine Pub

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Grab a seat at Jamber's quaint front patio for a full array of bar bites (think pretzels, fish and chips and meatloaf) and a jug of local beer.

858 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 273-9192
(415) 273-9192

The Corner Store

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The Corner Store's 40-seat enclosed patio area is nothing to shake a stick at. Grab a date and a milkshake for the new-retro feel (or come for their brand-new happy hour).

5 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 749-1093
(415) 749-1093

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Bar of Arrr

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Less a patio than a massive, open-air beer hangar, Bar of Arrr is only around until September 21st, so go now to get your fix of New Zealand's finest brews.

Pier 29, San Francisco, CA 94133

Mission Rock Resort

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This waterfront behemoth is built for warm weather, with bayside views, an oyster bar, and a deck made for bloody mary (or piña colada) mornings.

817 Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 701-7625
(415) 701-7625

Brotzeit Lokal

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Brotzeit Lokal's claim to fame isn't its 16 brews on tap or hearty bar eats, but rather the spacious patio that faces the estuary for stellar views and bay breezes to go along with your beer.

1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 645-1905
(510) 645-1905

Toast Kitchen + Bar

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Toast Kitchen + Bar offers a rare spacious front patio perfect for people-watching along with your wine and elevated American fare.

5900 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-5900
(510) 658-5900

Forge Pizza

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A huge waterfront patio sets The Forge apart from the crowd. With fire pits, a dog-friendly attitude and a full complement of California-style pizzas, this is a go-to for warm weather on the bay.

66 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 268-3200
(510) 268-3200

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Lungomare

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Lungomare brings still more Italian to Oakland, and comes correct with a front patio area that's perfect for sunny days on Jack London Square.

1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 444-7171
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Moxy Beer Garden

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Plenty of covered outdoor seating makes Moxy perfect for beating the heat, and seven kinds of grass-fed burgers can't hurt either.

3136 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 547-6699
(510) 547-6699

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Virgil's Sea Room

3152 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

This pleasant back patio is right next door to El Rio's outdoor oasis, so you can listen in on live music or thank your stars you're at Virgil's instead. With heat lamps and Dolly Parton on the jukebox, you can't go wrong at this bar.

3152 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 829-2233
(415) 829-2233

Ragazza

311 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117

An enclosed gazebo is a new addition to the wonders awaiting you at Ragazza's lush back patio, where you can enjoy pizza and vino amid climbing vines and greenery.

311 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-1133
(415) 255-1133

Emperor Norton's Boozeland

510 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Emperor Norton's outdoor area feels like an urban hideout from the world. Grab a high chair in this walled concrete hideaway for a no-nonsense open air experience.

510 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Rustic

3331 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

With permits still pending (their hearing got pushed to mid-September), Rustic's patio oasis isn't quite ready to roll. But the bocce courts will soon be buzzing, so keep a close eye for updates on this 24th Street pizzeria.

3331 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

El Techo de Lolinda

2518 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110

The only thing better than a patio is a rooftop, and Lolinda has got quite a beauty. With sweeping views of the Mission, this popular spot sports craft cocktails, Latin American-inspired street food and a brand-new brunch.

2518 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6970
(415) 550-6970

Nopalito

1224 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Nopalito's Inner Sunset location has a secret back patio that's just now seeing the light of day. With seats for 25-30 (including three orange beer tables) and jasmine and passionfruit vines, this spot is open come good weather (just call ahead to make sure if you're patio bound).

1224 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 233-9966
(415) 233-9966

Dante's Table

544 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114

Welcome to "Paradiso," aka Dante's lovely new patio, where you can snag relaxed neighborhood Italian fare and cocktails along with climbing vines and a convivial atmosphere.

544 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 529-2797
(415) 529-2797

Rosa Mexicano

30 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

This upscale Mexican food chain is a FiDi outdoor dining destination complete with tableside guacamole prep and frozen pomegranate margaritas.

30 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 874-4300
(415) 874-4300

Jamber Wine Pub

858 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Grab a seat at Jamber's quaint front patio for a full array of bar bites (think pretzels, fish and chips and meatloaf) and a jug of local beer.

858 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 273-9192
(415) 273-9192

The Corner Store

5 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

The Corner Store's 40-seat enclosed patio area is nothing to shake a stick at. Grab a date and a milkshake for the new-retro feel (or come for their brand-new happy hour).

5 Masonic Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 749-1093
(415) 749-1093

Bar of Arrr

Pier 29, San Francisco, CA 94133

Less a patio than a massive, open-air beer hangar, Bar of Arrr is only around until September 21st, so go now to get your fix of New Zealand's finest brews.

Pier 29, San Francisco, CA 94133

Mission Rock Resort

817 Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94107

This waterfront behemoth is built for warm weather, with bayside views, an oyster bar, and a deck made for bloody mary (or piña colada) mornings.

817 Terry Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 701-7625
(415) 701-7625

Brotzeit Lokal

1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606

Brotzeit Lokal's claim to fame isn't its 16 brews on tap or hearty bar eats, but rather the spacious patio that faces the estuary for stellar views and bay breezes to go along with your beer.

1000 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 645-1905
(510) 645-1905

Toast Kitchen + Bar

5900 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

Toast Kitchen + Bar offers a rare spacious front patio perfect for people-watching along with your wine and elevated American fare.

5900 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 658-5900
(510) 658-5900

Forge Pizza

66 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

A huge waterfront patio sets The Forge apart from the crowd. With fire pits, a dog-friendly attitude and a full complement of California-style pizzas, this is a go-to for warm weather on the bay.

66 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 268-3200
(510) 268-3200

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Lungomare

1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Lungomare brings still more Italian to Oakland, and comes correct with a front patio area that's perfect for sunny days on Jack London Square.

1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 444-7171
(510) 444-7171

Moxy Beer Garden

3136 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Plenty of covered outdoor seating makes Moxy perfect for beating the heat, and seven kinds of grass-fed burgers can't hurt either.

3136 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 547-6699
(510) 547-6699

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