Atlanta Restaurants Lure Guests for Fall and Winter Patio Dining
Atlanta’s cool fall days and nights usher in perfect patio weather at some of the city’s finest restaurants. Social distancing is a breeze while unwinding over cocktails or a meal with friends and family.
Aria takes romantic al fresco dining to a new level by serving its regular à la carte menu and a seven-course tasting menu on the patio. Reservations on the tented patio are available Tuesday through Thursday.
Warm up this winter with a drink on the patio at Boone's overlooking the Bobby Jones Golf Course along Tanyard Creek. Guests are invited to snuggle up near a heater with a cocktail or hot beverage such as coffee, espresso, hot chocolate, tea and cider.
Cooler weather means it’s time to get cozy around the fire pit on the heated patio at Carson Kitchen. Guests can look forward to menu favorites such as “Devil’s” eggs, secret Sunday chicken sandwich, cocoa-espresso New York strip and wild mushroom flatbread.
Sip a seasonal cocktail, like the toasted old fashioned with brûléed cinnamon, on the heated patio at Cold Beer. Guests are invited to take in the sights and sounds of the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail while savoring grilled chicken kefta kababs, bulgogi pork ribs or a New England hybrid lobster roll.
Stay toasty while enjoying a taste of the sea at Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar. The East Cobb eatery’s full menu including classic New England clam chowder and creamy lobster bisque is served on the heated patio.
Spend the season in Rome without leaving West Midtown at Forza Storico. Diners can pair carbonara or amatriciana with a glass of Chianti Classico on the eatery’s heated and covered patio.
Tavern fare with Southern flair awaits guests at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern. Celebrate the cooler weather on the heated patio with comfort food favorites like pot roast or low country shrimp and grits.
Don’t let a cold and rainy day ruin your plans to watch the game. Head to Lazy Llama Cantina to catch the action on the all-weather patio while enjoying a variety of tacos and other Mexican specialties.
Loyal Q and Brew knows just how to cure those winter blues: a hearty bowl of chopped brisket chili and a half rack of St. Louis ribs on the heated patio.
At Loyal Tavern, cold-natured guests are encouraged to bundle up or bring a comfy blanket while they warm up with the Nashville hot chicken sandwich or beer-battered cheese curds served on the heated patio.
With an upscale twist on classic American tavern fare, Marlow's Tavern invites guests to savor favorites like the warm brie fondue and the prime rib French dip sandwich on the heated patio throughout fall and winter.
Taste the best fall flavors like caramelized Brussels sprouts, butternut squash soup and sweet potato ravioli on the heated patio at Seed Kitchen & Bar in East Cobb.
The covered and outside patios at Storico Fresco are heated and ready for guests to explore the best of Italy. Guests can enjoy popular dishes like pollo fritto Toscano or polpo alla griglia, while sipping on Barolo or Barbaresco.
Umi, the upscale modern Japanese restaurant, recently unveiled the Bonsai Room, its newest outdoor patio addition. The beautiful al fresco dining space is anchored by a towering eight-foot bonsai tree. The room is covered and heated for year-round dining.