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The Hottest Patios In Dallas Right Now, May 2017

Where to eat, drink, and get some fresh air

by Claire Cahoon
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by Claire Cahoon

Dallas is finally heating up after an oddly cold first couple months of spring, meaning that the time is now ripe for sitting on a patio with plenty of margaritas. Dallas has an abundance of outdoor dining spots, but these eateries serve up the city’s best al fresco dining.

Whether you’re looking for a nice spot to brunch or a place to bring the dog, these hotspots are sure to satisfy your need for fresh air and fresh cocktails.

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Sixty Vines

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Grab a flight of wine at Sixty Vine’s greenhouse-style patio. This Plano hangout is perfect for when you want some fresh air but aren’t ready to commit to sun on your face.

3701 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX
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Smoky Rose

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Lakewood’s new BBQ joint boasts a perfect summer patio. There’s ample picnic table space and sparkling rosé by the bucket — what more could you ask for?

Dallas, TX
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Stellar

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Stellar is Henderson’s newest hotspot has a perfect Mediterranean-style patio, positioned perfectly to people watch. Grab a Pinky’s Out Of Jail, a Grey Goose Le Citron drink chilled over dry ice, to cool off on the hottest of Texas days.

2810 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX

HG Sply Co.

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HG Sply Co. sports a rooftop patio with plenty of space for your whole crew. They’ve only got a mini version of their food menu upstairs, though, so if you want to order off the full menu, you’ll have to wait to snag a coveted table downstairs.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX
(469) 334-0895
(469) 334-0895
HG Sply Co.
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Truck Yard

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Truck Yard is a classic for good reason — the entire place is basically patio and is lined with food trucks. Climb up to the treetop bar and slurp up Frozen Trashcan Punch or a few local brews.

5624 Sears St, Dallas, TX
(469) 500-0139
(469) 500-0139
Truck Yard

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High Fives

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This spot boasts a crazy popular patio. Get there bright and early on Saturday morning to stake your claim to a spot and treat your body to a “hangover helper” drink like the Ariel, a vodka drink with blue raspberry Pedialyte.

1804 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX
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The Rustic

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If you haven’t experienced the patio at The Rustic you haven’t experienced Dallas. Grab a Texas-sized beer and enjoy a show from local talent surrounded by hundreds of your closest friends.

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

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Katy Trail Ice House

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Katy Trail Ice House gets really packed really fast on the weekends with Katy Trail walkers, pups in tow. They’ve got a full beer menu and awesome snacks to boot — grab a cup of queso and a Shiner for the full experience.

3136 Routh St, Dallas, TX
(214) 468-0600
(214) 468-0600
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Rodeo Goat

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Rodeo Goat’s casual patio perfectly complements their laid-back burgers. Sip on the B-L-TX, a Rodeo Goat original with blackberries, lemonade, and Texas whiskey.

1926 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-4628
(214) 741-4628
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Wheelhouse

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Wheelhouse’s little concrete patio is perfect for those who want to dine and play outside without dealing with the elements. They’ve got cornhole outside, best enjoyed with a Sippin’ Time cocktail, made with Texas sweet tea vodka.

Dallas, TX
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Easy Slider

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Easy Slider opened up this brick-and-mortar outpost of their beloved food truck earlier this year. Complete with a picnic table patio, Easy Slider serves up tiny burgers and tiny “lunch beers,” perfect for a hot summer day.

2701 Main St, Dallas, TX
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Braindead Brewing

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Braindead Brewing is the quintessential Deep Ellum patio. Their ever rotating beer menu never gets boring and the duck popcorn (popcorn popped in rich & greasy duck fat) is just as to die for as is sounds.

2625 Main St, Dallas, TX
(469) 286-9005
(469) 286-9005
Braindead Patio
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Dot's Hop House

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Dot’s is one of the newest patios on the Deep Ellum scene, and also one of the biggest. This spot offers all kinds of seating from picnic tables to porch swings, plus plenty of bar games and Moscow mules on tap.

2645 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
Dot’s Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard

Americano

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Americano’s sophisticated downtown patio has gorgeous greenery and great sidewalk views of the neighborhood’s hustle and bustle. They’ve got a full bar featuring a negroni and manhattan on tap, and if you can get a spot on the patio for brunch, bite into a Nutella filled donut.

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX
(214) 261-4600
(214) 261-4600
Eater Inside: Americano

Off-Site Kitchen

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This patio is seriously fun. Off-Site Kitchen’s outdoor space features a carnival style basketball game and pool tables, plus picnic tables with giant umbrellas to shield you from the sun. Their frozen bourbon cherry cola drink definitely adds to the grown-up playground vibes.

331 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-2226
(214) 741-2226
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Sixty Vines

3701 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX

Grab a flight of wine at Sixty Vine’s greenhouse-style patio. This Plano hangout is perfect for when you want some fresh air but aren’t ready to commit to sun on your face.

3701 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX
Sixty Vines/Facebook

Smoky Rose

Dallas, TX

Lakewood’s new BBQ joint boasts a perfect summer patio. There’s ample picnic table space and sparkling rosé by the bucket — what more could you ask for?

Dallas, TX
Smoky Rose/Facebook

Stellar

2810 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX

Stellar is Henderson’s newest hotspot has a perfect Mediterranean-style patio, positioned perfectly to people watch. Grab a Pinky’s Out Of Jail, a Grey Goose Le Citron drink chilled over dry ice, to cool off on the hottest of Texas days.

2810 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX

HG Sply Co.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX

HG Sply Co. sports a rooftop patio with plenty of space for your whole crew. They’ve only got a mini version of their food menu upstairs, though, so if you want to order off the full menu, you’ll have to wait to snag a coveted table downstairs.

2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX
(469) 334-0895
(469) 334-0895
HG Sply Co.
[Photo: HG Sply Co./Facebook]

Truck Yard

5624 Sears St, Dallas, TX

Truck Yard is a classic for good reason — the entire place is basically patio and is lined with food trucks. Climb up to the treetop bar and slurp up Frozen Trashcan Punch or a few local brews.

5624 Sears St, Dallas, TX
(469) 500-0139
(469) 500-0139
Truck Yard

High Fives

1804 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX

This spot boasts a crazy popular patio. Get there bright and early on Saturday morning to stake your claim to a spot and treat your body to a “hangover helper” drink like the Ariel, a vodka drink with blue raspberry Pedialyte.

1804 McMillan Ave, Dallas, TX
High Fives

The Rustic

3656 Howell St, Dallas, TX

If you haven’t experienced the patio at The Rustic you haven’t experienced Dallas. Grab a Texas-sized beer and enjoy a show from local talent surrounded by hundreds of your closest friends.

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

Katy Trail Ice House

3136 Routh St, Dallas, TX

Katy Trail Ice House gets really packed really fast on the weekends with Katy Trail walkers, pups in tow. They’ve got a full beer menu and awesome snacks to boot — grab a cup of queso and a Shiner for the full experience.

3136 Routh St, Dallas, TX
(214) 468-0600
(214) 468-0600
Katy Trail Ice House/Facebook

Rodeo Goat

1926 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX

Rodeo Goat’s casual patio perfectly complements their laid-back burgers. Sip on the B-L-TX, a Rodeo Goat original with blackberries, lemonade, and Texas whiskey.

1926 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-4628
(214) 741-4628
Rodeo Goat patio

Wheelhouse

Dallas, TX

Wheelhouse’s little concrete patio is perfect for those who want to dine and play outside without dealing with the elements. They’ve got cornhole outside, best enjoyed with a Sippin’ Time cocktail, made with Texas sweet tea vodka.

Dallas, TX
Wheelhouse/Facebook

Easy Slider

2701 Main St, Dallas, TX

Easy Slider opened up this brick-and-mortar outpost of their beloved food truck earlier this year. Complete with a picnic table patio, Easy Slider serves up tiny burgers and tiny “lunch beers,” perfect for a hot summer day.

2701 Main St, Dallas, TX
Easy Slider/Facebook

Braindead Brewing

2625 Main St, Dallas, TX

Braindead Brewing is the quintessential Deep Ellum patio. Their ever rotating beer menu never gets boring and the duck popcorn (popcorn popped in rich & greasy duck fat) is just as to die for as is sounds.

2625 Main St, Dallas, TX
(469) 286-9005
(469) 286-9005
Braindead Patio
[Photo: Braindead Brewing/Facebook]

Dot's Hop House

2645 Commerce St, Dallas, TX

Dot’s is one of the newest patios on the Deep Ellum scene, and also one of the biggest. This spot offers all kinds of seating from picnic tables to porch swings, plus plenty of bar games and Moscow mules on tap.

2645 Commerce St, Dallas, TX
Dot’s Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard

Americano

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX

Americano’s sophisticated downtown patio has gorgeous greenery and great sidewalk views of the neighborhood’s hustle and bustle. They’ve got a full bar featuring a negroni and manhattan on tap, and if you can get a spot on the patio for brunch, bite into a Nutella filled donut.

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX
(214) 261-4600
(214) 261-4600
Eater Inside: Americano

Off-Site Kitchen

331 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX

This patio is seriously fun. Off-Site Kitchen’s outdoor space features a carnival style basketball game and pool tables, plus picnic tables with giant umbrellas to shield you from the sun. Their frozen bourbon cherry cola drink definitely adds to the grown-up playground vibes.

331 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX
(214) 741-2226
(214) 741-2226
Off-Site Kitchen/Facebook

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