Anyone Want to Give a Shout-Out to Their Favorite Patio?

Posted on September 6th, 2011 12:47pm by Sarah Reiss
Filed under Bars, I'm a sucker for a man in flannel, Patio Dining, Slow News Day

In light of Mother Nature’s recent brutality, it’s no wonder that everyone we know is using these recent cooler days as an excuse to run to their favorite outdoor patio. I, myself, spent a good 30 minutes this morning in the backyard throwing the tennis ball with the new dog, soaking up the breezy 72 degree air, and making plans for which patios I’m going to hit throughout this noticeably cooler (and shorter) week. I’m liking the idea of Ginger Man, and the outdoor tables at NorthPark make me very happy for a little post-movie chit-chat.  Then, of course, there’s BarBelmont, the upstairs and downstairs patios at Alma, the outdoor tables at The Old Monk, etc, etc. I could go on for weeks.

How about you? When the breeze kicks up and lunchtime, happy hour, or dinnertime calls, where would your friends be most likely to find you?

24 comments

  1. Ozona’s, Blue Fish, Stan’s, Trinity Hall. All great places to enjoy the weather!

    @ 12:57 pm on September 6, 2011

  2. Any in the midcities that you can recommend..?

    @ 1:10 pm on September 6, 2011

  3. Times Ten Cellars in both Lakewood and Fort Worth.

    @ 1:13 pm on September 6, 2011

  4. The Mansion on Turtle Creek’s patio bar is beautiful.

    @ 1:21 pm on September 6, 2011

  5. The back patio at The Amsterdam Bar. It’s large, laid back and perfect.

    @ 1:28 pm on September 6, 2011

  6. toulouse..paragi…

    @ 1:43 pm on September 6, 2011

  7. Saint Ann Restaurant has a very nice, and very large, patio. Also Dallas Chop House is nice especially on Friday after work.

    @ 1:47 pm on September 6, 2011

  8. Both Screen Door and The Commissary at One Arts Plaza have great patios.

    @ 1:56 pm on September 6, 2011

  9. Urban Taco is the best by far!

    @ 3:27 pm on September 6, 2011

  10. shameless self promotion: garden cafe. attempt at looking less selfish: another for amsterdam. more for the place and people though, rather than just a great patio.

    @ 3:44 pm on September 6, 2011

  11. We like the Taco Diner at the Shops at Legacy in Plano, they have both nice Mojitos as well as Margaritas.

    @ 4:14 pm on September 6, 2011

  12. Saint Ann and Neighborhood Services.

    @ 4:40 pm on September 6, 2011

  13. Flying Saucer at the lake.

    @ 4:58 pm on September 6, 2011

  14. Saint Ann boasts the largest garden patio in Dallas and makes some really yummy cocktails and appetizers. State and Allen is great for laid-back, dog-friendly folks who want a great meal (and, half-price wine on wednesday!). The upstairs patio at Marquis Grill has a fantastic view of Highland Park Village and top-notch cocktails, but seating is limited.

    @ 5:09 pm on September 6, 2011

  15. What timing. Hot off the presses, a post about the top 5 patios in Grapevine.

    http://www.grapevineblog.net/2011/09/top-5-patios-in-grapevine/

    My favorite: Boomer Jack’s, which is actually in Bedford.

    @ 7:28 pm on September 6, 2011

  16. Platia Greek Kouzina in Frisco TX

    @ 8:00 pm on September 6, 2011

  17. Agree on The Mansion patio, Parigi & Toulouse. Also like Cibus/Northpark and Patrizio’s/HPV.

    @ 10:53 pm on September 6, 2011

  18. Saint Ann, The Monk, Garden Cafe, Fearing’s, Rusty Taco

    @ 9:26 am on September 7, 2011

  19. GLORIA’S ON LEMMON AVE.,JR’S ON CEDAR SPRINGS,LEMON BAR (WEST VILLAGE),WHOLEFOODS(HIGHLAND PARK)GLORIA’S(BISHOP ARTS),PARIGI’S. TACO CABANA LEMMON AVE.,KONA GRILL(NORTH PARK),ZINIS(CEDAR SPRINGS),CYCLONE ANAYA(OAK LAWN), IRON CACTUS(DWTWN)

    @ 11:09 am on September 7, 2011

  20. Well, don’t go to any of these on Saturday so there will be room for me and my posse, OK?

    @ 12:48 pm on September 7, 2011

  21. I guess I’m amazed no one has mentioned TABC yet.

    @ 2:09 pm on September 7, 2011

  22. I loooove sitting on the patios at the commissary in one arts plaza! great views, great vibes and great food/drinks!

    @ 8:29 pm on September 7, 2011

  23. Bolsa and BarBelmont are my two favorites…

    @ 10:51 am on September 8, 2011

  24. Marquee in highland park village!!

    @ 8:35 am on September 9, 2011