Since Lochland’s comes from the folks who brought Dallas the Dubliner, introducing a new beer garden seems just right. This neighborhood favorite is a solid spot to enjoy a few pints while enjoying fish and chips, schnitzel, or a vegan shepherd’s pie.

This spacious, well-shaded patio is the perfect place to chill out with a cocktail and a bite with friends. To snag a patio table during prime brunch hours, making a reservation is definitely wise.

Boasting what is quite possibly the largest patio in East Dallas, Smoky Rose serves up swanky barbecue dishes and a family-friendly vibe. Sample some fried chicken and waffles for brunch or a decadent brisket cheddar melt for lunch with a craft cocktail by the fire pit.

Between the expansive rooftop patio and the top-notch cocktails, diners would be hard-pressed to find a better warm weather hangout than this. Try the Double Under, a mix of beet-infused tequila spiked with lime and rosemary syrup, and enjoy the sunset.

On Saturday and Sunday mornings on Lowest Greenville, nature is healing and the patios are filling up with brunchers once again. Standard Service offers modern takes on brunch classics like Huevos Rancheros, breakfast tacos and steak and eggs, plus a festive cocktail menu with drinks created by locals and regulars, a dollar from each goes to charity.

With plenty of space for social distancing and large garage-style doors that provide even more openness, The Rustic offers springtime outdoor dining, drinking and socializing in spades. From nightly concerts to their famous Jam & Toast family-style brunch, The Rustic is a popular spot year-round.

Perched at the edge of Klyde Warren Park, Yardbird Southern Table and Bar has a giant wraparound patio and plenty of space to spread out. Brunch tends to get pretty crowded, so get there early and maybe make a reservation to snag a great spot to try their signature award-winning fried chicken, watermelon and waffles.

The Henry has not one, but two outdoor spaces perfect for people watching while enjoying coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or cocktails. The main floor patio features an outdoor French bistro vibe with gram-worthy striped umbrellas and white marble tabletops. The rooftop patio is for drinks only on weekends, but the views are stunning and it’s certainly a hot spot.

Situated in a building that first housed a gas station in 1922, Thunderbird Station’s 5,400 square foot patio and throwback-inspired menu makes it the perfect pitstop for grownups who want to feel like kids again. To that end, try the Peel Out, a Push Pop-inspired frozen vodka cocktail, while munching on fancy bologna sandwiches, freshly fried pork rinds and Frito pies.

This Deep Ellum brewery is front-and-center on Main Street, offering a prime view of all the comings-and-goings in the bustling entertainment district. Sip on one of Braindead’s house brews and munch on chips and queso in vegetarian or picadillo-infused varieties. Finish that off with its famous brisket and bacon “Coma Burger” for a super indulgent meal in the great outdoors.

Arguably one of the best spots for patio drinks and eats in the middle of downtown opened at the beginning of the pandemic. Jaxon Beer Garden is a sprawling indoor/outdoor space in the AT&T Discovery District featuring an equally large selection of Texan-inspired cuisine, beers and craft cocktails.

This quaint Bishop Arts spot serves up some delicious cocktails from its patio including a mean vodka mint gimlet. Diners won’t be disappointed by its American bistro eats, ranging from Frito pie to pasta primavera, either.

Whether for brunch or date night, Paradiso in Bishop Arts has become a magnet for outdoor celebrations. The Mediterranean-style garden party courtyard setting paired with twinkle lights and greenery make it feel like an oasis. Stay on-brand and sip on a Pink Matters, featuring vermouth, rose reduction, gin and bitters.