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OpenTable Reveals 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in AmericaSAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As diners look forward to a summer of travel and outdoor activities, OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations and part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), today unveiled the 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America for 2016. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners for more than 20,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  Featuring restaurants nestled on white sand beaches and under majestic desert skies to those in chic urban areas, the complete list features winning restaurants in 19 states and Washington, D.C., and includes Hau Tree Lanai in Honolulu, Farm & Table in Albuquerque, and Perch LA in Los Angeles. The scenic state of California claims almost half the number of winning restaurants with 44, followed by Florida with 13, Hawaii with 12, and Arizona with eight. North Carolina and South Carolina boast three honorees apiece. Maryland, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania have two each. Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. are also represented. Menus showcasing American cuisine are most popular; however, many highlight regional fare, including Californian, Hawaiian, and Mexican, and seafood is a common theme at coastal restaurants. Other cuisines strongly represented include French and Italian. "Dining al fresco is a delicious way for travelers and locals alike to take in the sights, sounds, and flavors of a city," says Caroline Potter, OpenTable Chief Dining Officer. "These winning restaurants have created delightful outdoor seating areas that provide a front-row seat to the natural beauty and urban vistas around them, allowing guests to commune with their surroundings while experiencing welcoming hospitality and fresh fare." The 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America list is generated from more than 5 million restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners between May 1, 2015, and April 30, 2016. All restaurants with a minimum "overall" score and number of qualifying reviews were included for consideration. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the percentage of qualifying reviews for which "great for outdoor dining" was selected as a special feature. Based on this methodology, the following restaurants, listed in alphabetical order, comprise the 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America according to OpenTable diners. The complete list may also be viewed at http://www.opentable.com/m/best-outdoor-restaurants-in-america-2016. 2016 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America Alexander's – Naples, Florida Ela's Blu Water Grille – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Farm & Table – Albuquerque, New Mexico Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante Maui – Wailea, Hawaii FERRO – Idyllwild, California Gaylord's at Kilohana – Lihue, Hawaii Geoffrey's Restaurant – Malibu, California George's Ocean Terrace – La Jolla, California GG's Waterfront Bar & Grill – Hollywood, Florida Gracias Madre – West Hollywood, California Guglhupf – Durham, North Carolina Habana – Costa Mesa, California Hau Tree Lanai – Honolulu, Hawaii Home Restaurant-Los Feliz – Los Angeles, California Homestead on the Roof – Chicago, Illinois The House Brasserie – Scottsdale, Arizona Hukilau Lanai – Kapaa, Hawaii Hula Grill-Kaanapali – Lahaina, Hawaii Indigo Crow – Corrales, New Mexico Iron Gate Patio & Garden – Washington, D.C. Jake's – Palm Springs, California Kaluz Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale, Florida L'Auberge de Sedona – Sedona, Arizona La Fonda on Main – San Antonio, Texas Laili – Santa Cruz, California Latitudes – Key West, Florida Lava Lava Beach Club – Waikoloa, Hawaii Lavender Bistro – La Quinta, California Le Vallauris – Palm Springs, California Little Beast Restaurant – Los Angeles, California Lon's at The Hermosa – Paradise Valley, Arizona Marche Bacchus – Las Vegas, Nevada Mission Inn Restaurant – Riverside, California Momed – Atwater Village, California Monarch – Scottsdale, Arizona Old Stein Inn – Edgewater, Maryland Ophelia's on the Bay – Sarasota, Florida Pacific'O – Lahaina, Hawaii Pacifica Seafood Restaurant – Palm Desert, California Passerelle Bistro – Greenville, South Carolina The Patio at Las Sendas – Mesa, Arizona Perch LA – Los Angeles, California Pietro's Italian Restaurant – Lodi, California Plates Kitchen – Raleigh, North Carolina Portico Restaurant – Richmond, Virginia Poseidon – Del Mar, California The Prado at Balboa Park – San Diego, California Red Fish Grill – Miami, Florida Red Hat on the River – Irvington, New York The Restaurant at Ponte – Temecula, California The Restaurant at Russian River Vineyards – Forestville, California The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards – Livermore, California Rick's Café Boatyard – Indianapolis, Indiana Rita's Kitchen at Camelback Inn – Scottsdale, Arizona Rustic, Francis's Favorites – Geyserville, California Saltus River Grill – Beaufort, South Carolina Sam's Social Club – Calistoga, California SEA180 Coastal Tavern – Imperial Beach, California Severn Inn – Annapolis, Maryland Spencer's Restaurant – Palm Springs, California Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido, California Stone House at San Ysidro Ranch – Santa Barbara, California Sundy House – Delray Beach, Florida Sunset Terrace-Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville, North Carolina Talula's Garden – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Tap Room at Dubsdread – Orlando, Florida Tom Hams Lighthouse – San Diego, California Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar – Naples, Florida Tommy Bahama's Restaurant & Bar – Palm Desert, California Tonto Bar & Grill – Cave Creek, Arizona The Tropicale – Palm Springs, California The Turtle Club – Naples, Florida 'Ulu Ocean Grill and Sushi Lounge – Kaupulehu, Hawaii Vin de Set – St. Louis, Missouri The Waterfront Restaurant – Anna Maria, Florida Willow Creek Restaurant – Evergreen, Colorado Wyebrook Farm Market & Café – Honey Brook, Pennsylvania Diners can also read more about the 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America for 2016 by visiting the OpenTable blog. About OpenTable Restaurant Reviews About OpenTable: OpenTable, part of The Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN), is the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 19 million diners per month via online bookings across more than 37,000 restaurants. The OpenTable network connects restaurants and diners, helping diners discover and book the perfect table and helping restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to keep guests coming back. The OpenTable service enables diners to see which restaurants have available tables, select a restaurant based on verified diner reviews, menus, and other helpful information, and easily book a reservation. In addition to the company's website and mobile apps, OpenTable powers online reservations for nearly 600 partners, including many of the Internet's most popular global and local brands. For restaurants, the OpenTable hospitality solutions enable them to manage their reservation book, streamline their operations, and enhance their service levels. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than one billion diners around the world. OpenTable is headquartered in San Francisco and available throughout the United States, as well as in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, and the UK. OpenTable, OpenTable.com, OpenTable logos, and other Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150228/178602LOGO To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/opentable-reveals-100-best-al-fresco-dining-restaurants-in-america-300274619.html SOURCE OpenTable, Inc. 
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