Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in SOMA
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
54 Mint Cucina Romana
Authentic Roman cooking with a true plaza patio setup since 2009.
Notable Picks
8.4
Roman trattoria on Mint Plaza with house-made pastas and a steady sidewalk patio. Locals come for cacio e pepe, grilled octopus, and a civilized glass of Italian wine before shows or downtown events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, Bucatini all’Amatriciana
What Makes it Special: Authentic Roman cooking with a true plaza patio setup since 2009.
#2
Hi Dive
8
Waterfront dive-bar hang with bay views and a legit griddled burger program. The F-Line Burger and patty melt land with crispy fries; service stays friendly even when the patio fills near Oracle Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
F-Line Burger, Patty Melt, Garlic Fries
What Makes it Special: Classic pier-side burger-and-beer scenario with Bay Bridge views.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A Parisian-leaning counter-service cafe that pairs Verve Coffee with house-made bagels and French-inflected brunch plates — the kind of focused menu where the lox bagel and avocado egg toast carry most of the weight. It fills the gap for Mid-Market workers who want a sit-down-quality brunch without the full-service wait, and the outdoor seating keeps the cafe-in-SOMA illusion working.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lox Bagel, Avocado Egg Toast, California Turkey Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Parisian-style cafe in Mid-Market pairing Verve Coffee with handmade bagels and French-influenced brunch plates.