Thanks to the South’s warm weather, patio season lasts a long time in Atlanta. You can find great patios and outdoor dining options all over the Atlanta area. Check out the best places for alfresco eating at these top restaurants with outdoor dining spaces in Atlanta.
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Canoe
Tucked away along the Chattahoochee River in Vinings, Canoe is an award-winning and highly rated restaurant complete with a manicured landscape of colorful gardens and meandering walkways. You can dine on their outdoor patio for sweeping views of the Chattahoochee River, making this the perfect romantic date night spot. On the menu at Canoe, you can find upscale cuisine like Australian Lamb Sirloin, Slow Braised Rabbit, or a Duck N’ Beef Burger.
The Companion
Located in the Bolton neighborhood, The Companion features a large outdoor dining space with games, string lights, and an outdoor bar. Their menu consists of sandwiches like the Tower of Power Burger or the Smoked Chicken Salad Club, wings, and entrees ranging from Braised Short Rib to Roasted Salmon. The Companion is also known for their craft cocktails, which pair perfectly with their trendy outdoor dining space.
Bold Monk Brewing Co.
Located in Underwood Hills, Bold Monk Brewing Co. is a brewpub with an outdoor beer garden as well as spacious indoor seating. Their beer garden is surrounded by trees to offer shade on the warm days and is complete with fire pits for the cool days. On the menu are Bold Monk Brewing Co.'s own brews, of course, as well as hand-crafted cocktails, hamburgers, sandwiches, mussels, pizza, and more.
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Nick’s Westside
Nick’s Westside is a casual neighborhood spot in Atlanta’s Westside district with a sunny patio and a sunroom with large windows opening to the outside. Their menu highlights Georgia’s small producers through fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. On the trendy outdoor patio at Nick’s Westside, you can dine on burgers, fried chicken, pan-roasted scallops, and more.
Lake & Oak Neighborhood BBQ
Lake & Oak Neighborhood BBQQ is located between Atlanta’s East Lake and Oakhurst neighborhoods. They serve up Soul Food and classic barbeque meats, smoked using a combination of charcoal and white oak and pecan woods. Choose from menu items like barbeque sandwiches, tender ribs, smoked beef brisket, wings, and smoked meats sold by the pound. And don't forget the classic Southern sides! Lake & Oak Neighborhood BBQ’s spacious open-air patio is the perfect place to enjoy barbeque with a beer or cocktail.