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14 Delightful Dallas Patios

Patio season is here

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated
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Post up under an umbrella to try Meridian’s happy hour and bar menu.
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by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated

Eating outdoors is a Dallas tradition. There’s no time of the year when you won’t find diners outside on a patio. Fortunately, there’s a bevy of excellent Dallas bars and restaurants serving stellar cocktails and bites perfect for enjoying al fresco.

Whether in search of a lazy afternoon or a laid-back brunch destination, these excellent Dallas patios are worth a visit.

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Escondido TexMex Patio

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This Tex-Mex spot opened during the winter with the promise of becoming the spot in town when patio weather hit. Now it’s here, so enjoy the whimsical frozen fruit margaritas and all the Tex-Mex staples a heart could desire.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

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Meridian

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Meridian is pushing to get folks onto the porch with a new happy hour menu. Try the Meridian X-Tudo Burger, with wagyu beef, gruyere cheese, shallot marmalade, and maitake (mushroom) aioli for $17 — only a limited number are available each day. There are also lower-cost items on the bar menu for a taste of Junior Borges’s cooking. 

5650 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 659-6382
(469) 659-6382

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Odelay Tex-Mex

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Odelay has an expansive porch that’s open seasonally and perfect for enjoying a Mezcalerita or sipping tequila from its extensive menu. And, uh, order a little food with that.

5600 W Lovers Ln Suite 109, Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 707-0595
(972) 707-0595

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Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House

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One of the great East Dallas patios has expanded. Goodfriend pushed their patio over a little, adding tables and seating to the highly in-demand space. Pull up to a comfy picnic table and order from its expansive and ever-changing beer library, or just get one of the best burgers in town.

1154 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-3335
(214) 324-3335

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The Ivy Tavern

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The Ivy boasts strong cocktails, great burgers, and a patio that’s frequently filled with revelers. It’s got a fireplace for chilly days, tons of giant TVs for game days, and pretty twinkle lights for late-night cocktails. 

5334 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 559-4424
(214) 559-4424

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Chelsea Corner

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This spot’s 2,500 square foot dog-friendly patio is a favorite of residents of Knox-Henderson for being a calm, quiet outdoor space — with plenty of space. And this spring, the menu includes an Island Vibes rum cocktail and a Southern Peach Sour with bourbon and spring fruits. 

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 726-2211
(469) 726-2211

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Smoky Rose

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Boasting one of the largest patios 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.

8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(469) 776-5655
(469) 776-5655

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The Porch

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After closing down for renovations in January, the Porch is open again and features exterior upgrades that include a beer garden, a year-round air conditioned patio that’s dog-friendly, and a completely new interior. If that sounds like heaven, saddle up to the remodeled bar and try something from the brand new drinks menu developed by awarding-winning bartender Gabe Sanchez — his work at Midnight Rambler and Black Swan Saloon is legendary.

2912 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828-2916
(214) 828-2916

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HG Sply Co.

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Between the expansive rooftop patio and the top-notch cocktails, diners would be hard-pressed to find a better warm weather hangout than this Greenville Avenue staple.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0896
(469) 334-0896

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The Rustic

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The Rustic offers outdoor dining, drinking, and socializing in spades with a massive outdoor space. From nightly concerts to a happy hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m., The Rustic is a popular spot year-round.

3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 730-0596
(214) 730-0596

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Dolce Riviera

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Find a romantic spot under the lemon trees at Hardwood’s Dolce Riviera and order a tricolore salad and a plate of fresh Italian seafood. And don’t forget an Aperol spritz. 

2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 458-6623
(469) 458-6623

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Restaurant Beatrice

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Patio boil season is upon us, and Restaurant Beatrice, a James Beard honoree on the long list for best new restaurant, wants to invite everyone down to North Oak Cliff to enjoy a seafood boil. The patio is open daily, and the entire menu is served there, while boils happen on weekends from 5 p.m. until close. 

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

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Taco Y Vino

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Want to be on a patio that has more of a backyard vibe? And want tacos? Plus wine? This is the spot. Those colorful chairs and umbrellas are cozy, and the taco specials are top-notch. 

213 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 372-0022
(469) 372-0022

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Paradiso

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Whether for brunch or date night, Paradiso in Bishop Arts has become a magnet for outdoor celebrations. The Mediterranean-style garden party courtyard setting, with twinkle lights and greenery, makes it feel like an oasis. Stay on-brand and sip on The Light of Pink, a tequila cocktail made for golden hour.

308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5865
(214) 944-5865

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Escondido TexMex Patio

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230

This Tex-Mex spot opened during the winter with the promise of becoming the spot in town when patio weather hit. Now it’s here, so enjoy the whimsical frozen fruit margaritas and all the Tex-Mex staples a heart could desire.

5950 Royal Ln A, Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 471-5929
(214) 471-5929

Meridian

5650 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206

Meridian is pushing to get folks onto the porch with a new happy hour menu. Try the Meridian X-Tudo Burger, with wagyu beef, gruyere cheese, shallot marmalade, and maitake (mushroom) aioli for $17 — only a limited number are available each day. There are also lower-cost items on the bar menu for a taste of Junior Borges’s cooking. 

5650 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 659-6382
(469) 659-6382

Odelay Tex-Mex

5600 W Lovers Ln Suite 109, Dallas, TX 75209

Odelay has an expansive porch that’s open seasonally and perfect for enjoying a Mezcalerita or sipping tequila from its extensive menu. And, uh, order a little food with that.

5600 W Lovers Ln Suite 109, Dallas, TX 75209
(972) 707-0595
(972) 707-0595

Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House

1154 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

One of the great East Dallas patios has expanded. Goodfriend pushed their patio over a little, adding tables and seating to the highly in-demand space. Pull up to a comfy picnic table and order from its expansive and ever-changing beer library, or just get one of the best burgers in town.

1154 Peavy Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-3335
(214) 324-3335

The Ivy Tavern

5334 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209

The Ivy boasts strong cocktails, great burgers, and a patio that’s frequently filled with revelers. It’s got a fireplace for chilly days, tons of giant TVs for game days, and pretty twinkle lights for late-night cocktails. 

5334 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 559-4424
(214) 559-4424

Chelsea Corner

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205

This spot’s 2,500 square foot dog-friendly patio is a favorite of residents of Knox-Henderson for being a calm, quiet outdoor space — with plenty of space. And this spring, the menu includes an Island Vibes rum cocktail and a Southern Peach Sour with bourbon and spring fruits. 

4830 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 726-2211
(469) 726-2211

Smoky Rose

8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218

Boasting one of the largest patios 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.

8602 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218
(469) 776-5655
(469) 776-5655

The Porch

2912 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

After closing down for renovations in January, the Porch is open again and features exterior upgrades that include a beer garden, a year-round air conditioned patio that’s dog-friendly, and a completely new interior. If that sounds like heaven, saddle up to the remodeled bar and try something from the brand new drinks menu developed by awarding-winning bartender Gabe Sanchez — his work at Midnight Rambler and Black Swan Saloon is legendary.

2912 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 828-2916
(214) 828-2916

HG Sply Co.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206

Between the expansive rooftop patio and the top-notch cocktails, diners would be hard-pressed to find a better warm weather hangout than this Greenville Avenue staple.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 334-0896
(469) 334-0896

The Rustic

3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75204

The Rustic offers outdoor dining, drinking, and socializing in spades with a massive outdoor space. From nightly concerts to a happy hour daily from 3 to 6 p.m., The Rustic is a popular spot year-round.

3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 730-0596
(214) 730-0596

Dolce Riviera

2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201

Find a romantic spot under the lemon trees at Hardwood’s Dolce Riviera and order a tricolore salad and a plate of fresh Italian seafood. And don’t forget an Aperol spritz. 

2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 458-6623
(469) 458-6623

Restaurant Beatrice

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

Patio boil season is upon us, and Restaurant Beatrice, a James Beard honoree on the long list for best new restaurant, wants to invite everyone down to North Oak Cliff to enjoy a seafood boil. The patio is open daily, and the entire menu is served there, while boils happen on weekends from 5 p.m. until close. 

1111 N Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
(469) 962-2173
(469) 962-2173

Taco Y Vino

213 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208

Want to be on a patio that has more of a backyard vibe? And want tacos? Plus wine? This is the spot. Those colorful chairs and umbrellas are cozy, and the taco specials are top-notch. 

213 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
(469) 372-0022
(469) 372-0022

Paradiso

308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Whether for brunch or date night, Paradiso in Bishop Arts has become a magnet for outdoor celebrations. The Mediterranean-style garden party courtyard setting, with twinkle lights and greenery, makes it feel like an oasis. Stay on-brand and sip on The Light of Pink, a tequila cocktail made for golden hour.

308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5865
(214) 944-5865

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