September 14, 2023
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Dine outdoors in Atlanta at these restaurants. Enjoy seafood, Italian, Mexican and more with fresh air. From patio dining to rooftop, here are some of the best spots to dine outdoors in Atlanta.
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Canoe
Canoe outdoor dining area next to the lakeWebsite | 4199 Paces Ferry Rd. SE
The farm-to-table plates and the nature-surrounded dining area make Canoe one of the best spots for an enriching outdoor dining experience. Dine by the tranquil Chattahoochee River banks, listen to the peaceful nature sounds and the freshly harvested ingredients in the expertly prepared dishes. Delight all your senses at this Fine Dining Hall of Fame establishment.
Drawbar at Bellyard
Outdoor dining area at DrawbarWebsite | 1 Interlock Ave. NW
Located at Bellyard Hotel in West Midtown, Drawbar offers handcrafted cocktails with a sweeping view of the Atlanta skyline. Enjoy small plates like garlic truffle parmesan frites, crispy hot shrimp with fried pickles and Bellyard sliders alongside cocktails with friends or have a proper sit-down meal and enjoy entrees, including pan-roasted redfish, steaks and fried chicken with sides like collard greens and pork belly mac and cheese. Indulge in comfort foods, toast to life and enjoy the scene at Drawbar.
Forza Storico
Website | 1198 Howell Mill Rd.
The expansive outdoor seating at Forza Storico sets the tone for a lovely Roman-inspired dining experience. Indulge in pasta dishes like amatriciana, carbonara and cacio e pepe. The sustainability efforts at this intentional dining establishment are quite deliberate. Indulge in traditional Italian food and breathe the fresh air at Forza Storico.
Gypsy Kitchen
Website | 3035 Peachtree Rd. NE
Gypsy Kitchen at Buckhead Village serves Spanish cuisine with Moroccan and Indian influence with plenty of outdoor seating. Enjoy live music performances on the patio while dining with friends and loved ones. Graze over a charcuterie board while sipping bubbles and dive into the mains, including shawarma-spiced duck confit, oven-roasted branzino, grilled lamb chops and chicken tagine at Gypsy Kitchen.
Nine Mile Station
Nine Mile Station at The Roof at PCMWebsite | 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
Nine Mile Station at The Roof at Ponce City Market has beautiful sunsets with a golden-hour glow. Meet for happy hour, dinner any night or brunch on the weekends at this outdoor dining destination.
Rooftop L.O.A
Rooftop L.O.A. outdoor dining areaWebsite | 1115 Howell Mill Rd.
Escape the ordinary at Rooftop L.O.A. with various outdoor dining opportunities. Grove offers brunch on weekends and a cocktail hour setting with rooftop views from Tuesday through Sunday. Riva offers Sunday brunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday.
Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen
Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen outdoor dining areaWebsite | 866 W Peachtree St. NW
Southern food favorites, whiskey-forward drinks, foosball and outdoor dining and lounging spaces attract guests looking for a good time to Rowdy Tiger Whiskey Bar & Kitchen.
St. Julep
Website | 374 East Paces Ferry Rd. NE
Tasty tacos, dressed-up hotdogs and delicious appetizers are great to pair with the cocktails offered at St. Julep Rooftop at The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel. Weekend DJ sets and a laid-back ambiance outdoors attract guests to St. Julep.
Tre Vele
Tre Vele dining in the treetopsWebsite | 6017 Sandy Springs Cir.
Just 20 minutes north of Buckhead, Tre Vele specializes in handmade pasta and Italian cuisine. Have a round at the Carrara marble bar before a beautiful dinner among the treetops on the outdoor patio dining area at Tre Vele.
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