Northern California has some amazing weather. Perfect for dining outside. How about eating with a view? Eating outside is fantastic. Now kick that up a notch and make it a rooftop experience. Do you have a special reason for a special eating experience? You really don’t need any other reason at all than the chance to sit outside enjoy a glass of wine and be grateful for no other reason than you get to live in this incredibly amazing place we call Northern California.

Here are a few spots you’re going to want to bookmark. All of them have a view. You’re welcome.

  1. El Techo, Latin American Cuisine

yelp/winni l. This place offers San Francisco views for miles. Their Saturday brunch is apparently to die for. Heat lamps are available if you like your seating area a little warmer.

  1. The Dirty Habit, American Cuisine and Craft Cocktails

yelp/Janice C. A patio on the fifth floor is where you’ll be dining tonight. San Francisco views at night are intense. Got a special occasion? You don’t need one. Call a few friends and make your way here. You won’t be disappointed.

  1. Jones, Cocktails & More

yelp/tiffany d. Looking for a swanky rooftop cocktail bar? Look no further. This one is in San Francisco, too. Lucky us!

  1. Paragary’s, American/French

yelp/paragarys owner This may not have the rooftop you’re looking for, but the patio is off the hook. Modern art deco with a splash of elegance. Enjoy your craft beer with mussels or bring your mom for an eggs Benedict. You’ll gain some brownie points for sure!

  1. Rooftop, American

yelp/dena w. Not sure there’s anything better than a rooftop restaurant with the name “Rooftop.” Right? This one is in Wanut Creek and the food is great. Sit outside rain or shine. Come for a craft beer but stay for a meal and that view.

Surprisingly, it was tough to find a lot of rooftop spots in Northern California. Help us out. Where do you go to enjoy a rooftop meal?

yelp/winni l.

This place offers San Francisco views for miles. Their Saturday brunch is apparently to die for. Heat lamps are available if you like your seating area a little warmer.

yelp/Janice C.

A patio on the fifth floor is where you’ll be dining tonight. San Francisco views at night are intense. Got a special occasion? You don’t need one. Call a few friends and make your way here. You won’t be disappointed.

yelp/tiffany d.

Looking for a swanky rooftop cocktail bar? Look no further. This one is in San Francisco, too. Lucky us!

yelp/paragarys owner

This may not have the rooftop you’re looking for, but the patio is off the hook. Modern art deco with a splash of elegance. Enjoy your craft beer with mussels or bring your mom for an eggs Benedict. You’ll gain some brownie points for sure!

yelp/dena w.

Not sure there’s anything better than a rooftop restaurant with the name “Rooftop.” Right? This one is in Wanut Creek and the food is great. Sit outside rain or shine. Come for a craft beer but stay for a meal and that view.

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