Soak Up Perfect Patio Weather at These Atlanta Restaurants
Spring has sprung in Atlanta, and there's no better way to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the warmer weather than by hanging out on one of the numerous patios at Atlanta’s most popular restaurants. Whether looking for a spot to enjoy a cold drink with friends, a romantic dinner with a significant other or just a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, Atlanta restaurants have a variety of amazing spots to choose from such as the stunning rooftop views at Virtue Rooftop in Midtown, the expansive patio with outdoor gaming at Your 3rd Spot or Southern Belle’s intimate garden-inspired patio for seasonally craft-inspired cocktails.
Patio seating at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern in Halcyon
Multiple Locations
Celebrate the warmer weather at your favorite HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern location. The Halcyon and Atlantic Station locations boast spacious rooftop patios while Brookhaven and Dunwoody welcome guests to lively outdoor spaces. All locations feature refreshing and vibrant fare.
NaanStop—with locations in downtown, Atlantic Station and Buckhead—serves delicious Indian cuisine in a quick-service environment. Each location offers ample outdoor space to gather with friends while enjoying a menu of rice bowls, naan wraps or salads that can be customized with proteins and other ingredients.
For the Southeast’s Original Buffalo wings and a wide variety of beers on draft, head to any neighborhood Taco Mac. Most locations boast spacious patios for guests to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. For a mouthwatering meal, guests are invited to try the fresh, never-frozen wings, featuring 17 different flavors.
Postino WineCafé—with locations in Buckhead and West Midtown—lures guests with a covered patio featuring bar access, a fan and misters. Friends can gather around the fireplace on cool nights to enjoy the chef’s charcuterie that includes prosciutto di Parma, Spanish chorizo, salami, whipped feta, chef's cheese pick, olives, almond hummus, charred artichoke, blistered sweet pepper, crostini and lavash bread along with a carefully curated selection of wines by the glass and bottle.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina fires up the season with innovative cocktails perfect for sipping on its all-weather patios and diverse menu of creative bites. Within several cantina locations, garage doors provide guests with a patio experience while seated indoors.
Patio seating at Ray’s at Killer Creek
Alpharetta
Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails’ patio is perfect for enjoying cocktails and executive chef Derek Dollar’s menu of new Southern cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients. In addition to nightly dinner, guests can enjoy lunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; make reservations online.
Ray’s at Killer Creek, one of Alpharetta’s premium steakhouses, features the finest cuts of meat, the freshest seafood and an award-winning wine list. The restaurant also offers an award-winning Sunday brunch buffet—all of which can be enjoyed on the restaurant’s spacious and welcoming covered patio.
Patio seating at The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill in Buckhead
Buckhead
Guests can enjoy Mexico’s best flavors on the large, open-air patio at Chido & Padre’s in Buckhead. Herby guacamole pairs perfectly with The House Authority, the restaurant's signature margarita. View the menu here and make reservations online.
For an elevated experience, the rooftop patio at Gypsy Kitchen in Buckhead Village boasts an oasis with lush greenery, richly patterned woven rugs, tapestries and seating perfect for fostering conversations with friends. The Moroccan hot chicken with Moroccan hot spice, cabbage slaw and herbed labneh with feta is a crowd-pleaser on Gypsy Kitchen’s weekday lunch menu. Make reservations online.
Storico Vino’s covered patio dining is ideal for enjoying cocktail hour in any weather. Every Tuesday-Friday, select cocktails are $10 and glasses of house wine are $9 from 5-6 p.m. Find more information about menu items online.
The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, Buckhead’s favorite beach house known for handcrafted cocktails and coastal-inspired fare, invites guests to experience its lively patio. Happy hour, every Monday-Friday, from 4-6 p.m. makes waves with $1 East Coast oysters on the half shell (by the dozen), $4 shrimp tacos, lobster egg rolls for $14.95, $5 house wine features and boat drinks, and $8 frosé.
Virtue Rooftop's Blossom & Bloom Pop-Up Bar cocktails
Midtown
Guests can relish the warmer temps at Virtue Rooftop atop 5Church Midtown, which has reopened for spring with its Blossom & Bloom Pop-Up Bar. The ambiance transports guests to a world of springtime wonders with enchanting décor, colorful blooms and endless photo ops. To complement the sense of renewal and rejuvenation, Virtue mixologists have crafted a menu of refreshing cocktails that capture the essence of the season with bright, zesty flavors, and a menu of light bites are the perfect fuel for a night out on the town. Virtue Rooftop’s Blossom & Bloom Pop-Up is open Tuesday-Saturday 5 p.m. until late night. For diners wanting to enjoy an al fresco lunch or dinner, 5Church Midtown offers additional outdoor seating on its sidewalk patio with privacy planters placed on the perimeter.
Patio seating at Southern Belle
Poncey-Highland
For a dose of Southern charm, guests can opt to be seated on Southern Belle’s garden-inspired patio (weather permitting). Chef Joey Ward’s a la carte menu, four-course tasting menu and seasonally inspired craft cocktails are all available on the patio. During Thursday Wine Down happy hour from 5-8 p.m., guests can gather for small bites from along with wine and cocktail specials while enjoying the sunset and great patio vibe.
Outdoor seating at SabaRaba’s
Sandy Springs
Nestled along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Ray’s on the River serves the freshest seafood, the finest cuts of meat, an award-winning wine list and a spectacular Sunday brunch menu. This and more can be savored on Ray’s expansive covered patio with a spectacular riverfront view.
SabaRaba’s invites guests to experience its unique space created from shipping containers along with seating that is all outdoors. Spring weather pairs perfectly with traditional Israeli bites such as falafel laffa made with ground chickpeas, fresh veggies, traditional spices, hummus, Israeli salad, pickles and tahina wrapped in a warm laffa flatbread. The eatery caters to all guests with gluten-free and vegan options.
Guests enjoying the outdoor seating at Wood’s Chapel BBQ in Summerhill
Summerhill
Georgia Avenue in Summerhill has a lot of fun outdoor spaces for guests to enjoy. Among these are Wood's Chapel BBQ, a barbecue joint dedicated to bringing people together; Junior's Pizza, for affordable pies made with quality ingredients; Halfway Crooks, a great place to grab a beer and bask in the fall weather; and Hot Dog Pete’s, a classic American joint with fries as golden as the sun. Those looking for healthier options can try Maepole, a gluten-free and vegan-friendly joint serving health-conscious Southern food.
Outdoor seating at Zunzi’s in Atlanta
West Midtown & Upper Westside
Guests can spend the season in Rome without leaving West Midtown at Forza Storico. While on the eatery’s covered patio, diners can pair prosciutto mozzarella (prosciutto San Daniele, mozzarella, olive oil and bread) and the finocchio salad (fennel, olives and orange slices) with a negroni mixing Tanqueray No. 10, Campari and Martini Rubino. During Saturday boozy lunch, guests can customize the perfect cocktail at the spritz and bloody mary bar starting at 11:30 a.m. and enjoy DJ tunes.
Your 3rd Spot, a unique, technology-driven dining and gaming concept located in The Works development in Atlanta’s Upper Westside, is named after the concept of a “third place” after home and work—a place “to eat, drink and play, to gather with friends and make new ones and have that home away from home experience. The venue features a 4,000-square-foot patio with outdoor-oriented activities accessed by large garage-style doors.
The Atlanta location of Zunzi’s features colorful umbrellas on its outdoor dining space to accompany the vibrant menu of award-winning sandwiches, wraps, bowls and salads. The eatery is a great spot to enjoy The Conquistador, which People magazine says is the best sandwich in Georgia.
Worth a Drive
Hello Monty in Chattanooga is home to a gorgeous, Instagram-able patio. The cast-iron beer cheese dip and grilled shrimp skewers are the ideal dishes to share with friends. Reservations are made via Resy.
Milton’s Black Mountain, located in The Monte Vista Hotel in North Carolina, is home to the perfect patio to enjoy the spring weather. For a spicy sip, guess can try the Firestarter margarita mixing tequila, house-made jalapeno syrup, triple sec and lime juice, served with a salted rim.
Head to The Anvil Pub & Grill in Birmingham and grab a seat at the eatery’s outdoor dining area. Nothing says spring like the Anvil Burger, featuring an eight-ounce Angus beef burger, a brioche bun, caramelized onions, aioli and pickles.
According to Buzzfeed, Zunzi’s and Zunzibar in Savannah and the newly opened Zunzibar on Tybee Island are “worth traveling for.” From sandwiches to bowls and wraps, guests are guaranteed to enjoy a flavorful meal. The Oliver’s Lunch Bowl pairs perfectly with Zunzibar’s craft cocktails underneath colorful umbrellas on the outdoor dining space.