Fable

"If you want to dine in one of the best Mediterranean-inspired garden patios in the city, head to Fable, the casual Castro restaurant for citrus and endive salads, classic steakhouse NY strip steaks, mac and cheese, and a plump double cheeseburger with thick, perfectly cooked french fries on the side. Potted plants, palms, and birds of paradise are everywhere, and the view is one best admired while seated in one of their white booths. Better yet, Fable’s patio has plenty of heat lamps and is weather-proof, which definitely comes in handy on colder mornings at brunch." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"Fable is one of the best and most romantic spots in the city, and you’ll see why once you step into their lush back patio. The Castro spot reminds us of a secret Mediterranean garden, with tons of palms and string lights—and once you’re here, you’ll want to take your time sipping on a glass of wine. They have a great menu of things like pork chops and burgers, plus a Happy Hour from Monday to Friday, 3-5pm." - julia chen 1

"The garden patio at Fable looks like a palm-filled room plucked straight out of the Conservatory of Flowers. It’s also covered and heated, so you probably don’t have to worry too much about your fingers developing mild frostbite as you make your way through a hefty burger (always add bacon). Just in case, though, the Castro spot provides blankets. Snuggle up in one of their white booths and envision what your living room would look like if you could keep a bird of paradise alive. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway

"Fable in the Castro is home to one of our favorite garden patios in the city, and coming here is like eating in a Mediterranean greenhouse where you can sit and admire all of the leafy green plants from a cushioned booth. We like to soak in the ambiance around one of their big tables with pork chops and a glass of wine from their pretty extensive list." - julia chen 1

"Fable is a comfy and casual spot on Castro, with a cozy dining room for candlelit dates in the front, winding back to a garden patio for good brunch in the back. At the moment, the pork chops and French toast are available for pickup, until the patio can return to its full brunch glory." - Becky Duffett