Valley Eats: Al Fresco Dining

In the wake of recent news, restaurants in numerous counties in California are shutting down their indoor dining operations. Restaurants are exclusively open to take out and outdoor dining. We have rounded up a list of restaurants that are open for business for a fun al fresco dining experience. Please make sure that upon arrival, you assess the restaurant’s compliance with the guidelines to align with your comfortability. Happy eating! 

Kings Fish House – Calabasas 

With seafood, there’s so much to be passionate about- the freshness, the flavor, the variety, and the surprise. To create the ultimate seafood experience, the creators of Kings Fish House traveled down the highways and byways. The pleasure of preparing and sharing seafood was simple and genuine to these chefs and they are very clear about that in the dining experience they offer. 

Vino Wine & Tapas Room – Encino 

Vino Wine and Tapas Room Restaurant, a European-style wine tasting restaurant in the heart of San Fernando Valley, California (Encino, Ventura Blvd), offers a delicious alternative to the same old dining experience and more than 100 wines into the establishment, which diners can pair with myriad cheeses and tapas.

Hom Italian Eatery – Woodland Hills 

H.O.M. has a double meaning. Everything is homemade. From the regional kinds of pasta to the dough for the pizza. Their intention is to make you feel right at home, hence the name. They are the same family that introduced Da Pasquale and House of Meatballs and are now introducing an upscale casual Italian Eatery nestled in the heart of Woodland Hills.

The Tipsy Cow – Sherman Oaks

Tipsy Cow is a contemporary American restaurant and bar. The restaurant is self-described as being an “eclectic urban eating house” with a deep and interesting beer list as well as a large selection of craft cocktails utilizing all manner of spirits. While the majority of the menu there is made up of fresh Californian cuisine like tarragon deviled eggs, short rib poutine, and blue crab dip, the menu’s centerpiece is definitely the burgers.

The Sunset – Malibu 

The Sunset Restaurant is located on a beautiful stretch of Zuma Beach in Malibu, California. As you drive up to the secluded restaurant location, the first thing you notice is the breathtaking ocean views and magnificent Pacific horizons. Situated a few steps from the waves, and the passerby whales, The Sunset offers a unique setting unmatched in Southern California.