Warm Bay evenings are short. By the time the South Bay gets 75°F after sundown, half the patio listicles online are quietly lying to you — Forthright closed in June 2024, Lira closed New Year’s Eve 2025, Jack Rose has been townhomes since 2019. Skip those. Here’s what’s actually open, actually outside, and actually worth the drive.
Park once, walk the strip. Downtown Los Gatos street parking flips to permit-only after 6 p.m. per the town’s FAQ, so aim for the South Side, Montebello, Park Ave., or North Side public lots before dinner.
1. Los Gatos Parkside (Los Gatos).
145 W Main St, facing Town Plaza Park. The most weather-flexible patio on this list — heaters and sun shades built in, which matters when the mountain air drops at 8 p.m. Seasonal California menu, shared plates, open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays…