Somebody Help This Poor Person: A Good Patio in Dallas

Posted on April 1st, 2011 11:14am by Nancy Nichols
Filed under Celebrity Diners, Patio Dining

Just found this plea in the comments section. Since it’s going to be such a gorgeous weekend, I thought I’d pull it out and let you guys make suggestions.

I need a good patio for a few drinks and appetizers.. Something laid back!! Ideas please!

38 comments

  1. If you’re in Lakewood, don’t miss the patio @ Matt’s. And don’t miss the bob armstrong dip, either…

    @ 11:18 am on April 1, 2011

  2. 1. Bolsa in Oak Cliff
    2. The Belmont Hotel
    3. Patrizios in HPV
    4. Blue Goose on Greenville
    5. OTB on Knox
    6. Toulouse on Knox

    @ 11:21 am on April 1, 2011

  3. Sevy’s Grill has two to choose from, c’mon by! A nice bar menu to go with your drink selection too.

    @ 11:34 am on April 1, 2011

  4. Manny’s Uptown in Addison.

    @ 11:52 am on April 1, 2011

  5. Belmont Hotel bar or Ozona!

    @ 12:04 pm on April 1, 2011

  6. Taco Diner or Mi Cocina in West Village

    @ 12:19 pm on April 1, 2011

  7. St. Ann’s or Cane Rosso

    @ 12:20 pm on April 1, 2011

  8. the new place, Katy Trail Ice House, should do you well.

    @ 12:29 pm on April 1, 2011

  9. One Arts Plaza all have open air patios

    Screen Door
    Jorge’s
    Fedora
    Tei An (roof top)

    @ 12:38 pm on April 1, 2011

  10. LaGrange!

    @ 12:47 pm on April 1, 2011

  11. St. Ann’s has an awesome patio and has great – and really well-priced – appetizers. I haven’t made it to the Katy Trail Ice House yet, but it looks like the perfect spot to grab some beers and enjoy the warm weather. Black Friar is always a favorite happy hour spot of mine too.

    @ 12:49 pm on April 1, 2011

  12. Since we’re on the subject, what is everyone’s definition of a “good” patio?

    @ 12:57 pm on April 1, 2011

  13. Cane Rosso…Plus it’s the Deep Ellum arts fest.

    @ 1:05 pm on April 1, 2011

  14. Does anyone know of a restaurant/patio on one of the area lakes?

    @ 1:07 pm on April 1, 2011

  15. URBAN TACO hands down

    @ 1:21 pm on April 1, 2011

  16. Meddlesome Moth has a great patio and fun apps.

    @ 1:30 pm on April 1, 2011

  17. If you want laid back, I’d stay away from Uptown, West Village, etc. St. Ann’s is a nice pick, although I’ve only been there when it was too cold to sit outside, so I have no idea how crowded / crazy it gets.

    My personal choice would be Meddlesome Moth… in fact, that is where I will be at 6pm for the Divine Reserve cask tapping… hooray!

    @ 1:37 pm on April 1, 2011

  18. Ozona has a nice Patio

    @ 1:39 pm on April 1, 2011

  19. Sitting at St. Anne’s right now, sipping wine, chillaxin. Perfect!

    @ 1:43 pm on April 1, 2011

  20. For really low key try Si Tapas in State/Thomas, great view, great food, great drinks!

    @ 1:49 pm on April 1, 2011

  21. Gingerman in Uptown. Either upstairs in the covered patio or ground level for the beergarten feel.

    @ 1:57 pm on April 1, 2011

  22. Malai Kitchen has the BEST patio! Plus amazing thai-vietnamese food.

    @ 2:21 pm on April 1, 2011

  23. Malai Kitchen just opened in the West Village and has an incredible patio! AND, fab housemade cocktails and delish Thai/Viet food. Our new favorite place–we’ll be on the patio this weekend.

    @ 2:21 pm on April 1, 2011

  24. Ozona,hands down!

    @ 3:35 pm on April 1, 2011

  25. The Londoner on Thomas!

    @ 4:10 pm on April 1, 2011

  26. Rusty Taco for sunning and margaritas!

    @ 4:13 pm on April 1, 2011

  27. Oooh…I’d go for Malai Kitchen. Gorgeous patio, outstanding cocktails, and fabulous people-watching! And its new…always fun to try something new.

    @ 4:39 pm on April 1, 2011

  28. Stan’s Blue Note

    @ 4:59 pm on April 1, 2011

  29. Great lake patio…flying saucer on lake ray hubburd.

    @ 8:22 pm on April 1, 2011

  30. Patrizio Highland Park Village!!

    @ 9:48 pm on April 1, 2011

  31. Just discovered a new roof top patio in downtown Plano. You wouldnt know there was a beautiful bar & patio upstairs by looking in the windows. Check out Zanata. Great food & unique drinks plus fantastic HH specials.

    @ 10:07 pm on April 1, 2011

  32. I had dinner last month at Malai kitchen. The patio was big, but not packed. Felt like a sophisticated crew of people, food was tasty and a nice change of pace

    @ 10:18 pm on April 1, 2011

  33. We like Si Tapas – it’s like a little secret. The little patio in the back is just perfect for nibbles and sangria and it has a view of the dallas skyline. Also not many people know this but it has a nice field out the back so if you are going with the kids (like i do all the time), we let them out there to play after dinner while hubby & I sip our sangria.

    @ 9:06 pm on April 3, 2011

  34. Surprise of all surprises, head to Garland. I30 east exit Bass Pro and pick a spot. Flying Saucer, Primo’s and Tx Land and Cattle. For a sunset view, cross the lake to Rockwall and go to Glorias or one of several other spots. Or just take your own picnic and sit out on plaza by the water. There’s also Snuffers on the northside of I30 with a fantastic view.

    @ 9:40 pm on April 3, 2011

  35. Highlands Cafe is a good restaurant near WRL and has a nice patio: http://www.highlandscafe.com/

    @ 1:05 am on April 4, 2011

  36. QUARTER BAR UPTOWN!!! ROOF TOP DECK

    @ 8:13 pm on April 4, 2011

  37. Vickery Park and TABC are probably two of my favorite “laid back” patio’s.

    @ 10:00 am on April 7, 2011

  38. no more smoking on the patios

    please step away if you must smoke

    thanks

    @ 4:28 pm on April 7, 2011