Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Oxford

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Updated 05 September 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Oxford? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cherwell Boathouse

4.8

4.8 (299)

£26 to £40

Modern European

Oxford

About the restaurant

Step into the Cherwell Boathouse and experience the hidden gem of Oxford. Our menu showcases the finest ingredients, skillfully prepared to ensure each bite is a delight.

Make the most of our extensive, award winning wine list and our fantastic cocktail menu, as well as a range of non alcoholic options.

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Denis

Dined 3 days ago

The food was excellent. Interesting but not overly complicated. The service was attentive but not intrusive. A delightful night out.

Kazbar Oxford

4.7

4.7 (38)

£25 and under

Spanish

Oxford

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kazbar, a lively Mediterranean tapas and cocktail bar on Oxford’s Cowley Road, just a short walk from the city centre. Colourful sharing plates, freshly shaken cocktails and warm, friendly service make it the perfect spot for date nights, after work drinks, office parties and big celebrations. Graze on patatas bravas, meat and fish tapas, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes, all made to share. Behind the bar you will find jugs of sangria, Spanish wines, ice cold beers and well made cocktails. Walk ins are welcome every day and evening; at busy times you are invited to relax with a drink at the bar while you wait, and thanks to quick service and steady table rotation we can usually seat you promptly and keep the atmosphere buzzing without it ever feeling rushed. Expect warm music, candlelight, vibrant tiles and a little holiday feeling all year round.

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Damla

Dined on 4 Sept 2026

Everything is perfect!!! My fav restaurant and bar in Oxford

Branca

4.7

4.7 (2563)

£25 and under

Mediterranean

Oxford

About the restaurant

Welcome to Branca, our large and lively Mediterranean brasserie in Jericho. For us food is all about quality ingredients, honest cooking, big flavours and uncomplicated dishes. In other words buy decent stuff and keep it simple.

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Daniel

Dined 1 day ago

Had a lovely date. with great food and service. Very personal service and great ambiance, really nice Bistro vibe!

Sticks'n'Sushi - Oxford

4.6

4.6 (341)

£26 to £40

Sushi

Oxford

About the restaurant

Located on the Roof Terrace in Westgate Shopping Centre, enjoy classic and creative sushi, sticks and Japanese-inspired cocktails with stunning views of Oxford’s historic spires. Perfect for quick lunches, leisurely dinners, celebrations and graduations. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.

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Andrew

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service at the Bar seating area, where we drank and ate. Diogo was excellent as usual, and the management and waiting staff were excellent. We eat here every other week, and it is 100% consistent in all aspects... This is a very good restaurant with good food and drinks. Thank you. Andrew & Stephanie

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Experience

Lunch & Dinner Set Menus from £45

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Evening Group Dining

Quod Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (5780)

£26 to £40

European

Oxford

About the restaurant

On Oxford’s bustling High Street, peering out onto St Mary’s Church and the iconic Radcliffe Camera, Quod Restaurant & Bar with its unrivalled location forms the lively hub of the Old Bank Hotel. Regulars and visitors alike flock to Quod for its broad menu of European classics. Head chef Rohan Kashid and his team produce daily blackboard specials, a weekday set lunch menu and afternoon teas.
With a striking onyx bar, original artwork, and a private dining space, the ‘Red Room’ inside, outside, Quod’s Italian garden terrace provides a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere in the hidden heart of the city.

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Barry

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful food, great vibe and service. Love the artwork!

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Popular dish

Seabass Fillet

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Afternoon Tea in Quod

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Christmas Day in Quod

Gees

4.6

4.6 (3279)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Oxford

About the restaurant

Gees Restaurant & Bar is an independently-owned, restaurant, bar, and terrace set within North Oxford’s famous Grade II listed Victorian conservatory, once home to the Gee family’s greengrocers and floristry, just a ten-minute walk from Oxford’s city centre.

Enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for the past four decades, Gees serves Modern British cooking using the best seasonal ingredients, simply prepared and expertly cooked by head chef Nick Galer, taking pride in using nostalgic cuts and intuitive flavour combinations that evolve with the seasons.

The private dining space, Gees Gallery, upholds an authentic and organic feel, with bare stone walls, oak panelling and a flash of rich green marble, featuring its own private bar, entrance and art collection. Gees' Garden terrace provides an enchanting al fresco setting for delectable dishes and chic cocktails.

Free parking for two hours is available just a short walk away on Canterbury Road and Bevington Road.

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Simon

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding lunch to celebrate a birthday. Exquisitely judged food, well-chosen drinks and wine list, efficient and friendly service, and a unique and memorable location. Will always return.

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Popular dish

Aubergine Parmigiana

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Christmas Day Lunch at Gees

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Festive Menu at Gees

Parsonage Grill

4.6

4.6 (2355)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Oxford

About the restaurant

Founded in 1989 by Jeremy Mogford, Parsonage Grill is a Cotswold-esque bolthole located within the 5 star 17th century Old Parsonage Hotel in central Oxford on Banbury Road.

Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, the Parsonage Grill and its private dining space, the ‘Pike Room’, displays a carefully curated collection of eclectic oil paintings, original stone fireplaces, leaded light windows and a Bloomsbury club ambience throughout. Outside, inspired by the legendary Jardin Majorelle, created by Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech, a beautiful walled terrace sits dappled in the sun. This newly revitalised space seamlessly blends traditional British elegance with the vibrant energy of North Africa.

The Parsonage Grill team take pride in creating classic British dishes with a modern, light touch, and are open every day of the year to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and our famous afternoon teas, in the company of Oxford’s academic and literary luminaries...

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Leslie

Dined on 12 Sept 2026

Gorgeous food very tasty and fantastic service thank you

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Afternoon Tea at the Parsonage Grill

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Christmas at Parsonage Grill

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Christmas Party Parsonage Grill

The Horns Pub, Crazies Hill

4.5

4.5 (78)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Oxford

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Crazies Hill, The Horns is where traditional village charm meets modern comfort. Enjoy local food, handpicked wines, and a welcoming atmosphere — your home in the heart of the village!

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Eilish

Dined on 11 Sept 2026

Very pleasant. Attentive staff, good food made for an enjoyable evening.

The Folly

4.4

4.4 (1624)

£26 to £40

British

Oxford

About the restaurant

The Folly, Oxford's unique riverside restaurant.
Join us for elegant food, superb drinks, a charming atmosphere, and a unique location perched on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of historic Oxford.

Book your table online and visit us to indulge in some fantastic modern British food.

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Cristina

Dined 1 day ago

Outstanding food and atmosphere. Only negative note is high price for vegetarian dishes

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (3513)

£26 to £40

British

Oxford

About the restaurant

Experience a delightful fusion of food, wine, art, and culture at the Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant. Whether you choose to dine in our bright and airy indoor space or on our stunning rooftop terrace with breathtaking views, you'll find the perfect setting for any occasion.

We are open daily, offering lunch from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and Afternoon Tea from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm (subject to availability). Join us for an unforgettable dining experience.

After savoring your delicious meal, take a stroll through the Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of art and explore world-famous collections, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary masterpieces, each narrating historic stories across diverse cultures.

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Giacomo

Dined 4 days ago

Really lovely afternoon tea! We had such a wonderful time. The staff were very professional, friendly, and attentive throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely return!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

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