We wanted the outdoor seating because we were escaping the cold-weather and wanted to enjoy the 75 degree weather. The street noise was loud and you have a wonderful view of - a parking lot. If you are thinking 'fine dining' and want the atmosphere to match the qualify of some of the food, the patio may not be for you, and may not be worth the wait.
The stuffed dates were quite good and 'Tierra y mar' was also a highlight among the 10 items we ordered. Our second round/course (the final three items) was forgotten under the heatlamps, so they were terrible really, absolutely ruined the cheese in one of the dishes.
Careful: the servings are small so if you are hungry you will be ordering many of them... and they add up.