Best outdoor dining restaurants in Sonoma County

Tired of the same old dinner spot? Here's a selection of list-worthy restaurants to expand your summertime open air options.|

It's rare to find a restaurant in sunny Sonoma County that doesn't have an umbrella or two for al fresco dining, but not all patios are created equal.

Here's a selection of more than 30 list-worthy restaurants with shaded patios, prime sidewalk people-watching and sun-dappled gardens worth seeking out. Just remember the sunscreen.

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