Looking for DTD restaurant(s) with shady outdoor seating

[las3888]

Hi all,

I am trying to compile a list of restaurants in DTD with outdoor seating that is shady (during early dinner, around 5pm) that we could go to on our upcoming trip. I seem to recall a patio at Tortilla Joe's--is that for the restaurant or just the bar? What about Rainforest Cafe? It would be helpful for us to narrow down our choices before we get there.

Thank you!

 

[reguilliams]

check out ralph brennans

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

The following have outdoor seating:
Naples - patio with umbrellas to cover, also upstairs has a covered balcoy
Uva Catal Bar - outdoors with umbrellas covering, located in the middle of DTD
La Brea Bakery - has covered "porch" area and covered patio
Ralph Brennan's - outdoor covered seating on first and second floors
Catal Bar - outdoor seating upstairs balcony
House of Blues - outdoor seating (I don't think it's covered, but they may have umbrellas)
Tortilla Jo's - outdoor patio seating
Rainforest Cafe - upstairs outdoor seating on balcony

 

[las3888]

Thanks all! Very helpful!

 

[DizMe]

I really love Ralph Brennan's. I've been to most of the restaurants mentioned above and Jazz Kitchen is my favorite! The outdoor patio is lovely, with a beautiful fountain and pretty courtyard setting. The balconies are also great as you can see DTD and people watch.

RFC has nice outdoor dining but it is sometimes hard to get. The balcony isn't always open and can be very busy when it is.

I could be wrong but I don't think La Brea is open for dinner.

Uva Catal bar is...a bar, which may or may not be what you're looking for. It's right smack-dab in the middle of DTD and I personally don't care for that kind of exposure when dining. Ok for having a drink, but not for dining.

I can't stand the food at Naple's but others love it.

I haven't eaten at HoB or Tortilla Jo's.