Pergola X Renews San Diego Waterfront Dining at Del Frisco’s

Overview

Since opening its first location in 1981, Del Frisco’s set out to embody the rich tradition of the classic American steakhouse. In 2019, during an interiors renovation at the InterContinental San Diego Hotel, the restaurant expanded its outdoor seating with two sleek, contemporary covered patios—one at ground level and another on the upper floor—both designed with StruXure’s Pergola X.

Featuring white louvers and framework that complement the hotel’s modern architecture, the Pergola X systems gave the restaurant the ability to maximize its prime waterfront views while offering guest comfort in every season. Each pergola includes automated louver system and with flexible zoning, allowing staff to independently adjust sections of the patio for shade, ventilation, or rain protection, ensuring guests enjoy a consistent, comfortable experience. To further elevate the outdoor experience, ceiling fans and heaters were installed to maintain a pleasant atmosphere year-round and maximize the usability of outdoor seating.

Following a successful run under the Del Frisco’s brand, parent company Landy’s, Inc. rebranded the restaurant as Mastro’s, one of its other highly regarded dining concepts. Today, Mastro’s continues to benefit from the investment in outdoor dining, with the pergola-covered patios serving as a centerpiece of the guest experience. According to the restaurant’s manager, the ability to host patrons in comfort on both patios has made all the difference in a city where dining outdoors is a way of life.