Best in Burbank — Curated Guide
Best Outdoor Dining in Burbank
14 restaurants
Patios, terraces, rooftops, and al fresco dining in Burbank, CA. Our guide to the best outdoor restaurants in Burbank with views, ambiance, and great food.
Southern California's year-round sunshine makes Burbank one of the best cities in the country for outdoor dining. Whether it's a sweeping hillside view of the San Fernando Valley or a quiet patio on Magnolia Boulevard, these restaurants make the most of Burbank's enviable climate.
Paty's Restaurant
Burbank's Most Beloved Diner Since 1959
Bob's Big Boy
The Last Original Bob's — A Genuine American Landmark
Granville
California Comfort, Elevated
Porto's Bakery & Cafe
A Cuban-American Institution Built on Impossibly Good Pastry
Carousel Restaurant
The Armenian Table at Its Most Generous
Adana Restaurant
Turkish-Armenian Grill Mastery in the Heart of the Valley
Prosecco Ristorante
Northern Italian Elegance in the Shadow of the Studios
El Burrito Jr.
The Neighborhood Taco Stand That Burbank Actually Talks About
Smoke Ranch BBQ
Central Texas Method, Valley Attitude
Castaway
Fine Dining Above Burbank With a View That Earns the Price
The Falcon
Burbank's Most Atmospheric Bar Has the Food to Match
Butterfields
Burbank's Brightest Breakfast Since Before You Were Born
Romancing the Bean
Burbank's Independent Coffee Culture, One Cup at a Time
Papa Christo's Taverna
A Greek Table Set With Abundance and Kept That Way
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best outdoor dining in burbank in Burbank, CA?
Paty's Restaurant is widely regarded as one of the best outdoor dining in burbank in Burbank. Burbank's Most Beloved Diner Since 1959. You can find it at 10001 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505. Our full list above covers all 14 restaurants that made the cut.
Is Burbank a good food city?
Absolutely. Burbank — home to Warner Bros., Disney, Nickelodeon, and the world's largest concentration of entertainment studios — has a dining scene shaped by decades of creative, international, and hardworking people who expect excellent food. The city's Armenian community alone has produced some of the best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in Southern California. Add a legendary diner culture, growing craft cocktail scene, and genuine culinary diversity, and Burbank consistently delivers.
How does Best in Burbank select these restaurants?
Every restaurant on Best in Burbank is researched, visited, and written about by our editorial team. We consider quality of food, consistency, value, ambiance, and what makes each spot unique to Burbank. We don't accept payment for inclusion — every listing is 100% editorially independent. Owners can claim their listing to update details, but editorial rankings are not for sale.