outdoor dining

San Diego

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Best known for its gorgeous beaches, luxury shopping, and one of the country’s most beautiful municipal golf courses, Torrey Pines, La Jolla was originally called mat kulaaxuuy, or "land of holes'' by the Kumeyaay, presumably in reference to the sea caves along the north-facing bluffs.

The Best Restaurants in La Jolla for Views, Booze, and More

Los Angeles

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It’s been an unpredictable few months in LA, climate-wise.

Eat All the Pasta and Drink All the Wine at the 10 Best New Restaurants in LA

Dine with a View at the Best Patios in San Diego

Las Vegas

Drink

Everything's better with a view in Las Vegas, and that's especially true for drinking.

The Best Rooftop Bars in Vegas for Getting Lit While the Sun Sets

Phoenix

Saying the word “brunch” tends to evoke a lot of feelings.

Barbacoa and Benedicts? Yup, Sign Us Up for the Best Brunches in Phoenix

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Lifestyle

Malls have been centers of youth culture for as long as there has been youth culture.

This New Food Hall in the Valley Is Redefining Mall Dining for the Modern Era

Philadelphia

There are few things better than the breeze in your hair, a drink in your hand, and the skyline in the distance.

15 Philly Rooftop Bars with Jaw-Dropping Views

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If one of the LA dining scene’s defining characteristics is incredible food in unexpected places, there may be no better area that represents it more than the San Fernando Valley.

The Best Restaurants in San Fernando Valley Will Have You Going Back for Seconds

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Romance can mean many things in Las Vegas, from hooking up at a crowded nightclub to spending time over a quiet meal at one of Sin City's best date-night restaurants.

Where to Go on a Date in Las Vegas This Spring 

San Francisco

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We’re all slowly emerging from our winter cocoons, and whether you’re planning to keep your “cuffing season” companion, ready to ditch them for someone new, or single and thriving, there’s no doubt that the changing season has put a spring in everyone’s step and inspired us all to get back out there.

Where to Go on a Date in San Francisco This Spring

Nashville

Nashville might be known for music, but everyone knows that music and beer go hand-in-hand—and this city is blessed with a plethora of fine craft breweries.

The Absolute Best Breweries in Nashville

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Full-fledged feasts, picnic table affairs, and galas involving multi-course meals are innate cultural reactions to celebratory moments.

outdoor dining

The Best Restaurants in La Jolla for Views, Booze, and More

Take in ocean views as you take down the best menus in La Jolla, ranging from fresh-caught seafood to cocktail bars and more.

Eat All the Pasta and Drink All the Wine at the 10 Best New Restaurants in LA

There's pasta in Beverly Hills, craft beer in Burbank, tequila in downtown, and much more at the best new restaurants in LA!

Dine with a View at the Best Patios in San Diego

From oceanfront hot spots to lively rooftops and patios, these are the best restaurants for soaking up the San Diego sun.

The Best Rooftop Bars in Vegas for Getting Lit While the Sun Sets

Take in the sights of Sin City with a stiff drink in hand.

Barbacoa and Benedicts? Yup, Sign Us Up for the Best Brunches in Phoenix

Roll out of bed and into some brunch spots.

This New Food Hall in the Valley Is Redefining Mall Dining for the Modern Era

Topanga Social is bringing the food court into the future with exciting local restaurants and high-tech ordering.

15 Philly Rooftop Bars with Jaw-Dropping Views

Cheers to cocktails and stunning backdrops at these Philly rooftop bars.

The Best Restaurants in San Fernando Valley Will Have You Going Back for Seconds

From sushi to Syrian here are the best San Fernando Valley spots to feed your appetite.

Where to Go on a Date in Las Vegas This Spring

We’ve got 20 romantic date-night ideas for taking things up a notch in Sin City.

Where to Go on a Date in San Francisco This Spring

Impress that special someone with fun outdoor activities, exciting cultural experiences, and more.

The Absolute Best Breweries in Nashville

Whether you’re craving something sour, stout, or a classic pale ale, these are the best breweries to enjoy a pint.

The Magic Behind an Outstanding in the Field Dinner in California

West African chef Tolu “Eros” Erogbogbo shines at this pop-up restaurant at Coachella. Plus, how to attend a similar experience this year.