The lobby bar and restaurant at the Parker Palm Springs are exactly what you are looking for. Dimly lit, retro, great tails, indoor (and several outdoor) fire-pit, shag rugs galore, Moroccan poufs (ottomans), etc., etc. The... (2 replies, last updated by azsyno September 7, 2007)

lighting, warm & cozy, well designed but not take itself too seriously, open (outdoor/patio would be nice but not neccessary). FOOD: I’m open to any cuisine, it would be great if there was a full bar (or BYO) MONEY: Hopefully... (6 replies, last updated by djdebs August 22, 2007)

for the exact hours) but if you happen to go during the hours they are closed the river walk is a nice place to sit on rocks and watch the jet skiers and boats pass by. The outdoor bar is lovely! I highly recommend the Strawberry... (5 replies, last updated by zimmyd August 26, 2007)

The Mexican place open for breakfast is called the Coyote Grill, close quarters and rugged. (12 replies, last updated by crazy canuck August 19, 2003)

-quality ingredients, with an outdoor kitchen/grill and gas-lit heaters to warm us as we listened to the surf. Shrimp quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, both with freshly made guacamole. And excellent margaritas on the rocks. Much... (1 reply, last updated by 9lives March 16, 2009)

, it did not meet my already VERY low expectations. The place was filthy (not that many patrons around, but the bathroom still dirty, and the rug in dyre need of a vacuuming). My $10 margarita was tepid, and tasted like a bad... (6 replies, last updated by organiclover June 21, 2008)

: I think the food at A.O.C. is a tad better, not in quality, but in diversity of options. I think the wine at Bin 8945 is better, with more depth in older French wines and esoteric selections. If you want to enjoy summer nights... (6 replies, last updated by cvc August 6, 2006)

't be like a dining experience in a “swanky” hotel/restaurant, but you can find great tastes nonetheless. I didn’t spend much time in Beijing, but I seem to remember a huge outdoor dining/snack area there... (6 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team March 4, 2004)

of cellphone range and are serving potentially debilitating and maybe even toxic food to the entire party. (If you’re all dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhoea and don’t have access to water, if you’re all too... (15 replies, last updated by carswell August 23, 2009)

’s a small outdoor bar, lots of space heaters, and raised reclining booths carpeted with Persian-type rugs. I’d heard about the sheshah (hookah) parties on the patio and, naturally, was disappointed that the patio was... (2 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong April 27, 2002)

Europe. Wood floors covered with Persian rugs and a fireplace in almost every room. They also have the nicest patio for outdoor dining anywhere in the Twin Cities and Metro Area. As if this were not enough they have won nearly... (9 replies, last updated by Jim Byrd January 2, 2005)

at the harbor- outdoor seating only. The Minnow is also great for lunch. Pace yourself at the wine tasting- and enjoy your weekend! Los Olivos Grocery is a great place to stock up before hitting the 3 wineries I... (16 replies, last updated by lmacschaf August 30, 2009)

because pesto is usually such a strong flavor but this didn’t have any. I love the concept, though, and it is very nicely done. There is outdoor dining and something along these lines is much needed in the area. I would go... (6 replies, last updated by Winey322 November 10, 2008)

We’re going for four days to one of those fancy campground places. We’ll have a cabin with a small refrigerator, a microwave and an outdoor firepit. There is no kitchen equipment in the cabin. We are not outdoorsy. We... (13 replies, last updated by Gayle June 30, 2005)

in a plug for their menus, which are bound in this rugged leather booklet with a leather tie that you unwrap to open the menu. It kind of reminded me of playing D&D as a kid, when the dungeon master would lead us into a tavern to... (6 replies, last updated by CookieEater November 19, 2007)