Patio dining - hidden gems

[raleighsprite]

Finally, we have beautiful weather, perfect for outdoor dining. Looking for ideas on where to dine, but not the usual Boathouse / Joe Fortes / Bridges suggestions.

[LotusRapper]

Local Public Eatery, Cornwall & Yew.

[Sam Salmon]

Guu Garden has a patio that's open now-furniture is just functional but the location & ambience as well as the warm friendly service can't be beat.

http://www.guu-izakaya.com/garden/

[kinnickinnik]

Adesso Bistro - lovely sheltered patio off Haro.

Not much of a patio but sitting outside at St. Augustine's makes for good people watching and the beer is fine.

[raleighsprite]

Ah, Adesso Bistro. Truly a hidden gem. Thanks for the reminder.

[À la carte]

The Kingston pub (downtown, on Richards) has a pleasant courtyard patio. No idea what the food's like, but its a great place for after-work drinks.

[eatrustic]

Old school but lovely (and pricey): Il Giardino
Just putting the finishing touches on a little hidden garden: Pronto on Cambie

[LotusRapper]

- The French Table (@ Main/23)

- Crave (@ Main/22) - back of restaurant

- Ouisi Bistro (@ Granville/14) - back of restaurant

[Quattrociocchi]

+1 for Crave.

[LotusRapper]

- New India Buffet & Restaurant (@ Broadway/Willow, inside medical tower building). Skip the food, 'tho, if Indian buffets ain't your thing.

- The Galley Patio & Grill (@ Jericho Sailing Club)

- Darby's Pub (@ 4th/MacDonald)

- Original Joe's (@ Cambie/Broadway)

- La Terrazza (@ Pacific Blvd/Cambie)

- Provence Marinaside (False Creek north)

- The Mill Marine Bistro & Bar (Coal Harbour)
http://www.millbistro.ca/The_Mill/Wel...

[fmed]

The Galley is a great spot to have a beer and a burger. New India - definitely skip it. Overpriced and the food is just atrocious.

[LotusRapper]

Yeah that's why I said skip the food, LOL. But a few drinks might be ok.

[Georgia Strait]

here's some info from a few weeks ago ...
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/840402