Eating exterior is a critical passion for Dallasites. It’s a lifestyle. A vibe. A ardour. And it’s our pastime even when the climate is chilly or sizzling. However when the solar’s out and it’s 75 levels, that’s prime patio time.

Get your self to one in every of these 15 nice patios in Dallas for a breath of recent air.

Patios are listed in alphabetical order. Parking suggestions are included, the place wanted.

When you don’t dwell or work in Dallas correct, take a look at our listing of the very best patios in Fort Price.

AT&T Discovery District in Downtown Dallas

When you’re uncertain whether or not Downtown Dallas has recovered from its COVID-19 slumber, cease by the AT&T Discovery District on a sunny weekday. The meals corridor has sandwiches, pizza, lobster rolls, noodles, ice cream and occasional, all which might be loved out on the plaza, the place Downtown Dallas dwellers and employees mingle amongst dad and mom and children. When you’ve acquired extra time, discover a lounge chair on the patio at Jaxon, the fashionable Texas restaurant behind the meals corridor.

• The AT&T Discovery District is at 208 S. Akard St., Dallas. Parking might be tough noon on weekdays; greatest guess is to stroll or rideshare. After 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends, parking is free (with validation) at 1212 Jackson St.

Desert Racer on Lowest Greenville

Inside 4 tall partitions off of Greenville Avenue is an enormous patio with an all-afternoon, all-night get together when the climate’s good. Begin right here with drinks: a ranch water, frozen paloma or a Marg Rox served with the nice ice. Then go for snacks like loaded tots, zhuzzhed-up nachos, shrimp tacos or a cheeseburger. Or simply drink your dinner, like so many others will.

• Desert Racer is at 1520 Greenville Ave., Dallas. The car parking zone is behind the restaurant. The menu warns: “Don’t park within the Goodwill lot: They’ll tow.”

Goodfriend Beer Backyard and Burger Home close to Casa Linda

Ask any East Dallas resident the place they go to satisfy pals for patio drinks, and Goodfriend is more likely to be excessive on their listing. The lined outside patio is a superb spot for corralling children at dinnertime, and the uncovered patio is healthier for greater teams. Good canine are at all times welcome at Goodfriend.

• Goodfriend Beer Backyard and Burger Home is at 1154 Peavy Street, Dallas.

Jose in Bluffview

Typically, eating places have a spirit. Jose’s spirit is carefree, cheerful and colourful — however dedicated, in relation to the meals. Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman’s dishes embrace salmon al pastor, shortrib enchiladas and duck confit mole, every which pair properly with a tequila drink on the patio. If somebody in your group says, “However what if it’s windy?” (… all of us have that buddy), a major a part of the patio is roofed.

• Jose is at 4931 Lovers Lane, Dallas.

Katy Path Ice Home in Uptown Dallas

This yard bar will go down in historical past as among the best locations to remain too lengthy and drink an excessive amount of. It’s common within the warmth of the summer season as a result of there are followers and timber; it’s common within the chill of winter as a result of there are heaters and booze. Katy Path Ice Home is a no brainer within the spring and fall, when the Texas climate is nice. Canine and children are welcome.

• Katy Path Ice Home is at 3127 Routh St., Dallas. Self-parking is accessible however might be robust to get. Valet parking is normally out there.

Loro in East Dallas

Loro feels prefer it’s been within the neighborhood for years, but it surely’s simply been since summer season 2021 that this Asian smokehouse has been filled with coeds, lounging on the wraparound porch. Loro’s patio is an ideal cease for a gaggle desirous to graze. Order smoked salmon dip and curried brisket rice and a spherical of blood orange blossoms, a fizzy gin drink.

• Loro is at 1812 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas. A second Loro in North Texas, in Addison, is anticipated to open later in 2022.

Mendocino Farms in Addison

The indoor-outdoor design of this sandwich and salad store in Addison will make you’re feeling, if just for an hour, that you simply’re in its house state of California. The meals at Mendo is so good, we are able to’t even choose a number of “greatest” sandwiches or salads. A aspect? We are able to try this: The spicy curried couscous is great.

• Mendocino Farms is at 5294 Belt Line Street, Dallas. A number of different Mendocino Farms are open in North Texas or coming quickly in 2022.

Mesero Prestonwood

There’s room for greater than 70 folks on Mesero’s patio overlooking the golf course at The Golf equipment of Prestonwood. Completely satisfied hour’s a very good time to go, when cocktails and appetizers are every $2 off. And the Queso Mesero — with spinach, artichoke and poblano peppers — is an effective method to persuade your self you’re consuming your greens. Typically, Tony Romo or Jordan Spieth cease in.

• Mesero is at 5505 Belt Line Street (east of Montfort Drive), Dallas.

Mi Cocina in Dallas’ Klyde Warren Park

Dallas-born restaurant Mi Cocina has arrange store in the course of Klyde Warren Park, fairly probably some of the iconic spots within the metropolis. Dinner contained in the restaurant or on the patio is an possibility, or seize a Mambo Taxi from the to-go window and stroll it out into the park. A margarita beneath the skyline: That appears like a quintessential Dallas night, doesn’t it?

• Mi Cocina has greater than 20 eating places in North Texas. This one is at 2000 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas. Valet parking is accessible on the restaurant, or $10 self parking spots can be found close to Klyde Warren; right here’s a map.

Paradiso in Oak Cliff

It’s an Instagrammer’s dream at Paradiso, the breezy restaurant within the Bishop Arts District the place the doorways are sometimes flung open on a reasonably day. Seize a seat on the spacious bar, contained in the restaurant, or on the courtyard. The fashionable couches and pillows have you ever wishing your personal patio appeared this beautiful. In order for you one other cocktail, cross the road and sit exterior at Casablanca, its sister bar.

• Paradiso 308 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas.

The Rustic in Uptown Dallas

Going someplace with a gaggle? Head to The Rustic, the place the yard is so huge, your entire blissful hour crew can simply discover a picnic desk or a circle of chairs. Nation singer Pat Inexperienced is a co-owner on this bar, so typically he or his country-music pals present up for concert events.

• The Rustic is at 3656 Howell St., Dallas.

S&D Oyster Firm in Uptown Dallas

It was a secret, but it surely isn’t anymore: The French Quarter-themed courtyard at S&D Oyster Firm, discovered when you stroll all the best way to the again door, is among the loveliest locations to take a seat proper in the course of town. Put in your shades, then order a dozen oysters and an ice-cold martini.

• S&D Oyster Firm is at 2701 McKinney Ave., Dallas.

Smoky Rose close to White Rock Lake

Higher get a reservation at Smoky Rose on weekends when you don’t wish to wait awhile for a seat on one in every of East Dallas’ hottest patios. It’s throughout the road from the Dallas Arboretum, and plenty of households like mine cease in earlier than or after a stroll by means of the gardens. Smoky Rose has dwell music, video games for youths, and an expansive patio the place Mother and Dad can order yet another spherical.

• Smoky Rose is at 8602 Garland Street, Dallas.

Thunderbird Station in Deep Ellum

At the same time as automobiles zoom round this triangular-shaped retro bar, Thunderbird Station is among the chillest spots to seize a patio drink in Dallas. It’s a nothing-fancy sort of place: beers in a can or in a frosty mug; low-cost photographs of tequila or Fireball; and snacks like pork rinds and pimento cheese on Ritz crackers. Go for the Sloppy Jalopy — a sloppy Joe topped with griddled bologna, cheese, grilled onions and jalapeños — when you ain’t scared.

• Thunderbird Station is at 3400 Commerce St., Dallas.

Toller Patio in Previous East Dallas

Toller Patio’s house owners describe it as a “retro resort,” and that vibe extends by means of this deceivingly enormous patio. Toller Patio is the kind of place the place an enormous group — canine, too — can lose a number of hours consuming and snacking within the solar. Plus, we’ve acquired to present credit score to a bar and restaurant that places “patio” proper in its identify. They’re critical about eating al fresco.

• Toller Patio is at 3675 Ross Ave., Dallas.

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