Is it true food tastes better outdoors? Judging by the number of restaurants, bars and coffee shops who offer patios for their patrons, we’re inclined to believe there may be some truth to going al fresco. But, with so many patios in downtown, where to begin? Let us be your guide, and we’ll throw in a few quotes from our Facebook followers. In no particular order, if you are looking for:
Date Night Favorites:
Current Fish and Oyster
Christopher’s Prime Steakhouse & Grill
Copper Onion
After a Twilight Concert:
Bruges
Ekamai
Pallet
Tin Angel
Brunch and Beyond:
Carlucci’s
Eva’s Bakery
Linner (hey, it’s almost a thing!):
Gourmandise
Spitz
Olive Bistro
Seeking a skyline view:
Gracie’s
Stoneground
Green Pig
Bistro 222
Tarry Hueffmeier - "Green Pig Pub! Roof top! Happy place!"
Find Me Some Shade:
Caffé Molise
Poplar St.
Winger’s
Kristopher A. Lundstrom - "Caffé Molise, hands down. Great food and quiet elegance."
Hungry For a Sandwich:
Tony Caputo’s Market
Seigfried’s
Jimmy Johns
Craving a Slice:
Este
Pie Hole
Maxwell’s
People Watching:
Cedars of Lebanon
Valter’s Osteria
Toasters
Alamexo
People Watching on Main St:
Lambs Grill
Atlantic Cafe
RedHot
Yell “Beer Me!”:
Squatters
Red Rock
Juniors
Beerhive
Business & Pleasure:
Copper Common
Whiskey Street
Don’t Walk - Between Patios:
Beer Bar
Bar X
Johnny’s On Second
Morning Brew:
Beans & Brews
Cafe 222
The Peoples Coffee
Olivia Brito - "Favorite patio for coffee is Rose Establishment, beautiful flowers and eclectic seating with just the right amount of shade. It's perfect for relaxing with a delicious iced coffee in the summer."
Afternoon Espresso:
Rose Establishment
cafe d’bolla
La Barba
Craving a Burrito:
Rio Grande Cafe
Cafe Cancun
Gateway to Food and Fun:
Bout Time
LaJolla Groves
Happy Sumo
Wing Nutz
JuicyBerry
Shop ‘Til You Drop:
The Cheesecake Factory
BRIO Tuscan Grille
Texas de Brazil
Johnny Rockets