today in Thursday Restaurant Review Haikus:

Eating & Drinking OUTSIDE in SF


Medjool Roof Deck- image from Playboy magazine


The weather has turned warmer, at least, some days. That gets me thinking... where are the best places to eat and drink outside in San Francisco? There are many places that have sidewalk seating, but I've chosen to focus on spots that have a bit more open space on offer.

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Medjool
2522 Mission St. @ 21st St. - website

just two words: ROOF DECK.
drinks are so-so, food is fine,
view and sun are FAB.

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Bocce Cafe
478 Green St. @ Grant - website

hidden in North Beach
surprising indoor courtyard
simple; great for groups

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Ziryab
528 Divisadero St. @ Fell - website

tasty, hearty Med
front patio is heated
you can smoke hookahs
 
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Blue Plate
3218 Mission St. @ Valencia - website

comfort food gone luxe,
not as cheap as you would think
SUPER cute garden

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Plouf
40 Belden Place @ Bush - website

my fave on Belden-
and who doesn't love Belden?
tasty French seafood

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Park Chalet
1000 Great Highway @ Ocean Beach- website

if it's not foggy,
fight for a lawn chair, order
some food, and relax.

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Nirvana
544 Castro St. @ 18th St. - website

yum, asian noodles
heated patio out back
cocktails are good too

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Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd St. @ Bartlett - website

open to the street-
crowded, and too cool for school,
but I still like it.

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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St @ 21st St. - website

pretty cool courtyard
sit outside and watch movies
melty brie is great

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