5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Downtown, Fresno CA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown, Fresno, CA that Google lists with outdoor seating. Businesses are ranked by Google rating, with review count considered, so higher-rated options with more feedback appear first. Six businesses in the area met the outdoor seating listing, and five are shown here. A table outside suits a relaxed meal on a pleasant day, but seating can change with the season, so check ahead before you go.
#1
Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza
★ 4.7 (298 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza at 337 E Shaw Ave is a pizza restaurant rated 4.7 from 298 reviews, with a typical price range of $10 to $20. Google lists outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup and delivery, with a casual and trendy feel. It is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention deep dish and Detroit-style pies, breadsticks, BBQ wings and a friendly staff. One reviewer found a Chicago-style deep dish expensive and dry.
Best for: Detroit and deep dish pizza outdoors
- Address
- 337 E Shaw Ave Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93710, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–7 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–7 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#2
Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.6 (476 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar is listed with a 4.6 rating from 476 reviews and a typical price range of $20 to $30. Google attributes include outdoor seating, a private dining room, a great wine list, great cocktails and kerbside pickup. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from midday, and closed on Sundays. Reviewers mention the family-style garlic chicken, a set menu with soup and salad, and a $18.95 option.
Best for: Basque dinners with a patio
- Address
- 3110 N Maroa Ave, Fresno, CA 93704, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–8 pm; Mon 12–7 pm; Sat 12–8 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 12–8 pm; Tue 12–7 pm; Wed 12–8 pm
#3
Valentino’s
★ 4.7 (99 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Valentino’s is a restaurant rated 4.7 from 99 reviews, with a typical price range of $10 to $20. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery with no-contact option, dine-in, takeaway, dessert and catering. It is open weekdays from 11 am to 3 pm and closed on weekends. Reviewers call it cute, with a patio and large portions, and mention a chicken parmesan and a rigatoni with spicy sausage. One reviewer noted the tiramisu sold out early.
Best for: Weekday Italian lunch on a patio
- Address
- 2405 Capitol St #107, Fresno, CA 93721, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–3 pm; Tue 11 am–3 pm; Wed 11 am–3 pm
#4
Kocky's Bar & Grill
★ 4.4 (830 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Kocky's Bar & Grill is a restaurant rated 4.4 from 830 reviews, with a typical price range of $10 to $20. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, great beer and cocktail selections, and happy-hour food and drinks. Hours are Friday 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday 2 to 10 pm, and weekdays 11 am to 8 pm, with Sunday hours split across the day. Reviewers mention a Sunday brunch with a non-refundable reservation fee and a QR code ordering system.
Best for: Brunch and happy hour with outdoor seats
- Address
- 1231 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–8 pm; Sat 2–10 pm; Sun 11 am–1 pm, 2–4 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
#5
Veni Vidi Vici
★ 4.4 (742 Google reviews)American restaurant$30–40 per person
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Veni Vidi Vici is an American restaurant rated 4.4 from 742 reviews, with a typical price range of $30 to $40. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, great cocktails, a great wine list and healthy options. It is open Thursday through Saturday until 2 am, and on other days from 5:30 to 10 pm. Reviewers mention live jazz, a vegetarian menu with blue cheese greens, and friendly service, while some say the food was disappointing.
Best for: Patio dinner with live music
- Address
- 1116 N Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93728, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30 pm–2 am; Mon 5:30–10 pm; Sat 5:30 pm–2 am; Sun 5:30–10 pm; Thu 5:30 pm–2 am; Tue 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5:30–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar: Google lists reservations as required.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 298 reviews. Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar is second at 4.6 from 476 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Fresno CA are open late?
Veni Vidi Vici stays open until 2 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza $10–20; Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar $20–30; Valentino’s $10–20; Kocky's Bar & Grill $10–20; Veni Vidi Vici $30–40.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza, Santa Fe Basque Restaurant & Bar, Valentino’s, Kocky's Bar & Grill and Veni Vidi Vici.
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