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The view from the rooftop patio at HG Sply on Lowest Greenville.
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12 Delightful Dallas Patios for Eating and Drinking Outside

Is it patio season yet?

by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated
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The view from the rooftop patio at HG Sply on Lowest Greenville.
| Kathy Tran
by Courtney E. Smith and Rachel Pinn Updated

Eating outdoors is a Dallas tradition, and there’s really 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 up 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 definitely worth a visit.

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Meridian

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Meridian is making a push 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. A selection of wine and cocktails are $9 and oysters are also on offer at $3 each.

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

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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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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. Try a Double Under, a mix of beet-infused tequila spiked with lime and rosemary syrup, and enjoy the sunset.

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. From nightly concerts to their famous Jam & Toast family-style brunch, The Rustic is a popular spot year-round.

3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 730-0596
(214) 730-0596
The Rustic
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Toller Patio

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Brightly colored furniture stud the yard in this spot, where the word “patio” is literally part of its name. Expect dog-friendly fun, sports watching, bar food, cocktails on tap, frozen and even in popsicle form, all year round.

3675 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 608-1780
(469) 608-1780

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Meddlesome Moth

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This classic beer-focused gastropub is now helmed by Executive Chef Joshua Bonee, but the patio is just as chill as ever. Expect new specials and old favorites, craft cocktails and so many beers to choose from.

1621 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 628-7900
(214) 628-7900

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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 up a tricolore salad along with a plate of fresh seafood served Italian style. And don’t forget an Aperol spritz.

2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 458-6623
(469) 458-6623
Lemon trees add a sense of freshness to the patio at Dolce Riviera. Seats with white and blue cushions rest under them.
Sit under the lemon trees at Dolce Rivieria.
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Dahlia Bar & Bistro

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This courtyard-style patio offers beautiful sights and chill vibes, plus a weekend brunch worth writing home about. Try the waffle board, with chocolate, syrup, strawberries, bacon and more, and of course, waffles.

3300 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 466-8604
(469) 466-8604

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Yardbird Southern Table and Bar

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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.

2121 N Pearl St Suite #170, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 208-2441
(469) 208-2441

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The Henry

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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 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.

2301 N Akard St Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 677-9560
(972) 677-9560

Jaxon Beer Garden

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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.

311 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 838-1422
(214) 838-1422
A photo of the seating in Jaxon Beer Garden.
The climate-controlled patio at JAXON
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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 paired with twinkle lights and greenery make it feel like an oasis. Stay on-brand and sip on a Pink Matter, featuring vermouth, rose reduction, gin, and bitters.

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

5650 Village Glen Dr, Dallas, TX 75206

Meridian is making a push 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. A selection of wine and cocktails are $9 and oysters are also on offer at $3 each.

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

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

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. Try a Double Under, a mix of beet-infused tequila spiked with lime and rosemary syrup, and enjoy the sunset.

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. From nightly concerts to their famous Jam & Toast family-style brunch, The Rustic is a popular spot year-round.

3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 730-0596
(214) 730-0596
The Rustic
Garrett Hall
Garrett Hall

Toller Patio

3675 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

Brightly colored furniture stud the yard in this spot, where the word “patio” is literally part of its name. Expect dog-friendly fun, sports watching, bar food, cocktails on tap, frozen and even in popsicle form, all year round.

3675 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 608-1780
(469) 608-1780

Meddlesome Moth

1621 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75207

This classic beer-focused gastropub is now helmed by Executive Chef Joshua Bonee, but the patio is just as chill as ever. Expect new specials and old favorites, craft cocktails and so many beers to choose from.

1621 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 628-7900
(214) 628-7900

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 up a tricolore salad along with a plate of fresh seafood served Italian style. And don’t forget an Aperol spritz.

2950 N Harwood St #115, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 458-6623
(469) 458-6623
Lemon trees add a sense of freshness to the patio at Dolce Riviera. Seats with white and blue cushions rest under them.
Sit under the lemon trees at Dolce Rivieria.
Kathy Tran

Dahlia Bar & Bistro

3300 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204

This courtyard-style patio offers beautiful sights and chill vibes, plus a weekend brunch worth writing home about. Try the waffle board, with chocolate, syrup, strawberries, bacon and more, and of course, waffles.

3300 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
(469) 466-8604
(469) 466-8604

Yardbird Southern Table and Bar

2121 N Pearl St Suite #170, Dallas, TX 75201

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.

2121 N Pearl St Suite #170, Dallas, TX 75201
(469) 208-2441
(469) 208-2441

The Henry

2301 N Akard St Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75201

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 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.

2301 N Akard St Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 677-9560
(972) 677-9560

Jaxon Beer Garden

311 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75202

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.

311 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 838-1422
(214) 838-1422
A photo of the seating in Jaxon Beer Garden.
The climate-controlled patio at JAXON
Courtesy of Jaxon Beer Garden

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 paired with twinkle lights and greenery make it feel like an oasis. Stay on-brand and sip on a Pink Matter, featuring vermouth, rose reduction, gin, and bitters.

308 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 944-5865
(214) 944-5865
Adam Stewart/Paradiso

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