If you’re anything like we are, then you have a serious case of spring fever. Which means it’s time to get out of the house and enjoy some seriously needed sunshine. What better way to get your vitamin D than by dining al fresco at one of your favorite Charlotte patios? Here’s where you should be sipping and dining outdoors all spring and summer, organized by neighborhood to make planning easy.

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Merchant and Trade
303 S. Church Street

Take in stunning city views at Merchant and Trade, on the 19th floor of the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel. Grab a craft cocktail at the bar as you take in the best views of CLT.

Angeline’s
303 S Church Street

Enjoy Angeline’s modern American, Italian-influenced fare on their stunning patio that invites you to escape and relax.

800° Woodfired Kitchen
6815 Phillips Place Ct.

A sunny, spacious patio can be found at Philips Place newest hotspot, 800° Woodfired Kitchen. Grab a table and order one of their unique wood-fired pizzas and refreshing salads as you soak up the warmer temps.

Mariposa
500 S Tryon Street

International tapas and a quaint patio can be found at Mariposa, a new restaurant at the Mint Museum Uptown.

Fern, Flavors from the Garden
1419 East Blvd Suite A

At Fern, Flavors of the Garden, the large patio makes your vegetarian meal even more enjoyable. Come check out the new menu items just in time for spring, and their sculpture carved from a patio tree by Scott Dow and Joe Stebbing.

Uptown

Whether you’re looking for a place to grab small bites with a city view, or you’re looking to grab dinner with the girls, Uptown has plenty of spacious patios to take in some sunshine.

Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell Street

Snap an Insta-worthy skyline pic from the patio of Fahrenheit.

Mimosa Grill
327 S Tryon Street

The spacious patio at Mimosa Grill has a covered overhead and fans, sure to keep you comfortable no matter the weather.

Reid’s Fine Foods (SouthPark & Uptown)
4331 Barclay Downs Dr., 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts Suite 120

The patios at Reid’s Fine Foods in Uptown and SouthPark are the place to be on a warm day for dinner and drinks. Or take a look at their new breakfast and espresso bar menu while enjoying a spring morning on the patio.

Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts #100

Enjoy a delicious cocktail from Fin & Fino and sip on their small patio on the Levine Avenue for the Arts.

Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo
220 E Trade Street Suite 2200

Enjoy New American food and delicious cocktails at Nuvole 22 while cozying up on this rooftop patio with sweeping city views.

Aura Rooftop
124 E Stonewall Street

One of Uptown’s newest rooftop bars, Aura Rooftop is on the 5th floor in JW Marriot Uptown. Take in the views as you sip on botanical cocktails while soaking in the sunshine.

Caroline’s Oyster Bar
120 E Stonewall Street

Also in the JW Marriot Uptown is Caroline’s Oyster Bar, where patio season is year-round.

Essex Bar & Bistro
101 S Tryon Street #14

Essex Bar & Bistro brings a fusion of handcrafted food and drinks to Uptown. The first thing you’ll notice is the beautiful patio overlooking our city’s busiest hub.

Sea Level
129 E 5th Street

The urban oasis patio at Sea Level, a farm-to-fork concept focused on local NC seafood, opens up to 5th Street. 

Stoke Charlotte
100 W Trade Street

Looking for a year-round retreat? Look no further than Stoke Charlotte. Stoke debuted its all-weather patio in Fall 2019, located just off of the Stoke bar in the atrium between the Charlotte Marriott City Center and 101 N. Tryon.

La Belle Helene
300 S Tryon Street Suite 100

La Belle Helene is just as stunning outside as it is inside. Dine on French bistro fare from the patio to enjoy the early spring weather.

VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
920 Hamilton St

Try the best Charlotte brews and better than your average bar food eats at VBGB Beer Hall & Garden. Take a step out to the family-friendly patio where you can find fun bar games like oversized Jenga, Connect Four, and cornhole.

HopFly Brewing Company
1327 S Mint Street

Unwind on this new brewery’s patio with a can (or pint) of great quality beer, always.

Midtown, Wesley Heights, Elizabeth

Dressler’s

On the cusp of Uptown is your ultimate outdoor dining destination. Dressler’s at Metropolitan offers one of the best skyline views in Charlotte. The patio overlooks the Little Sugar Creek greenway and is open year-round, weather permitting.  

Midnight Mulligan Brewing
2215 Thrift Rd Unit A

Midnight Mulligan Brewing is a new brewery and restaurant with skyline views, recently opened in Wesley Heights.

The Crunkleton
1957 E 7th Street

The Crunkleton’s renovated patio is open and allows for comfortable outside dining.

The Fig Tree
1601 E 7th Street

The patio at Fig Tree contributes to the restaurant’s romantic atmosphere with tables and lights lining the front of the house-style restaurant.

South End

Charlotte Beer Garden
1300 S. Tryon St.

A Charlotte favorite, Charlotte Beer Garden has multiple outdoor spaces perfect for spring. Find a spot on the dog-friendly first-floor patio, covered balcony on the second floor or covered patio on the rooftop.

Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey Road

Grab a bite and pint as you sit out on this patio with great city views.

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten
4150 Yancey Road

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is another go-to for sunny spring days. Grab a beer and snag a spot in the beer garden.

Gilde Brewery
3530 Dewitt Ln

A new authentic German brewery experience with a social patio is now open.

Indaco
2046 South Blvd

Indaco is serving up Italian staples in Atherton Mill. Head out to their patio which is only yards away from the light rail, but hurry, seats are first-come, first-serve.

Trolley Barn Fermentory 
2104 South Blvd

Charlotte’s latest fermentory and food hall features a mezzanine with stunning views of South End.

STIR
1422 S Tryon Street Suite 130

Grab a craft cocktail, some fresh oysters, and relax outside on Stir’s spacious patio located in the heart of South End.

Right next door is Hot Taco, Slate Billiards and All-American Pub – all offer a fun patio atmosphere along the light rail.

Hawkers Asian Street Food
1930 Camden Road #260

Hawkers boasts a colorful patio that opens up to the dining area and overlooks Jeni’s Ice Cream. Pro tip: order drinks from their outside bar window as you wait for a table.

Barcelona Wine Bar
101 W Worthington Ave Ste 110

Take in the fresh air while enjoying tapas and refreshing cocktails from Barcelona Wine Bar. Next door is Superica’s courtyard-style patio

The Waterman Fish Bar
2729 South Blvd, Suite D

Enjoy the patio or rooftop bar at The Waterman, where fresh seafood options abound.

Ruby Sunshine
332 West Bland Street

Enjoy brunch with the girls on Ruby Sunshine’s sunny patio.

Seoul Food Meat Company
1400 S Church Street A

Enjoy the best of BBQ/Korean fusion, family-style, at Seoul Food. Venture outback to explore their massive patio space, fully equipped with games and activities.

Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins Street

Quench your thirst for local brews at Sycamore Brewing. Their expanded patio sets the stage for the ever-popular Food Truck Friday rallies and is sure to be packed all weekend long.

Flower Child
1537 Camden Road

Take in the warm temps on Flower Child’s colorful patio.

PARA
235 W Tremont Ave Suite 100

New to South End, PARA offers globally influenced small plates and creative cocktails along with a cozy patio to dine on. Note: their outdoor seating is available at a first-come-first-serve basis.

Leroy Fox (also on Sharon Amity in Cotswold)
1616 Camden Rd Suite 150

Enjoy southern-inspired cuisine while out on the patio at Leroy Fox.

Protagonist
227 Southside Dr Unit A

In the mood for some craft beer and pizza? Then Protagonist is your place. Not into beer or pizza? They still have your back (but they may think you’re crazy). They also offer an extensive cocktail list, a full bar, and plenty of choices for wine drinkers. Grab a slice and a craft brew and hang out on their open patio.

Southbound
2433 South Blvd.

Chill out on Southbound’s patio while you devour tacos, chicharrones & other street food bites. Look out for their lunch specials Monday through Friday.

Suffolk Punch Brewing
2911 Griffith St.

Suffolk Punch has a beer garden-inspired outdoor space that can’t be missed during spring. Stop by in the morning for coffee and brunch, or in the evening for brews and dishes from their rotating menu.

Pins Mechanical Co
307 W Tremont Ave

Feed your competitive side and enjoy the spring weather at Pins Mechanical Co. The patio offers fire pits, plenty of spots to sit, and larger-than-life games.

Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
1320 S Church St Suite 400

A great view of Uptown can be found at Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails rooftop.

Hoppin’
1402 Winnifred Street

Pour your own beer and wine at Hoppin‘, where lawn games await on the patio.

Mac’s Speedshop
2511 South Blvd

Mac’s Speed Shop’s patio accommodates guests at long picnic tables and live bands.

NoDa

Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard Street

Grab food at any of Optimist Hall’s food stalls and then grab a spot to sit on the bright sunny patio with a view of the Charlotte skyline.

El Thrifty
1115 N Brevard Street, Suite 202 (Optimist Hall)

Around the corner from Optimist Hall, swing on floating chairs and sip a margarita at El Thrifty.

Billy Sunday
1115 N Brevard Street UNIT 1 (Optimist Hall)

Downstairs from Optimist Hall is Billy Sunday, where you can find curated cocktails and vintage spirits along with a spacious covered patio.

The Goodyear House
3032 N Davidson Street

The Goodyear House is a patio lover’s dream. Perfect for spring nights, the courtyard patio has its own bar and seating centered around a stunning holly tree.

Haberdish
3106 N Davidson Street

The patio at Haberdish is a don’t-miss along North Davidson Street

Rosie’s Wine Garden
940 N Davidson Street

Grab a glass (or bottle) of vino and some delicious pastries as you stroll the beautiful grounds at Rosie’s Wine Garden.

NoDa Company Store
3221 Yadkin Ave

Built in an old home, enjoying a drink or live music the patio at NoDa Company Store quite literally feels like relaxing in your own backyard. This fusion concept that is part gallery, part bar and part music venue attracts neighbors from near and far.

Plaza Midwood

Resident Culture Brewing
2101 Central Ave

To grab a brew outdoors, head down Central to Resident Culture Brewing for their spacious patio.

Bistro La Bon
1322 Central Ave

At Bistro La Bon, enjoy international flavors as the cozy patio welcomes guests for their popular weekend brunch.

The Royal Tot
933 Louise Ave Suite 350

Paradise awaits you at The Royal Tot, a new Bird’s Nest rooftop. Expect all things tropical ~ cocktails and food, all while feeling like you’re at a beach bar. Nothing says spring and summer more than hanging out on their rooftop and sipping on a pina colada.

Yafo Kitchen
1331 Central Ave #101

At Yafo Kitchen, you can expect a fast, casual, Middle East street food concept with high standards. The best pair to that? Patio seating.

Pinhouse
2306 Central Ave

Spend the evening on Pinhouse’s huge patio where they offer 72 self-serve taps with beer, cider, seltzer and wine, duckpin bowling, and live music. Check out their Instagram page for daily specials.

Moo & Brew
1300 Central Ave

When the beer and burger craving hits, head to Moo & Brew. Sink your teeth into one of their specialty burgers as you sit out on the sunny patio.

Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The Plaza

A go-to for refreshing drinks and a good view. Whiskey Warehouse is a place where you’d be just as comfortable cheering on your favorite team on one of the big screens as you would swinging by for appetizers.

Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth Ave

A favorite in the brewery scene is Legion Brewing, with their expanded outdoor space a perfect one for craft beer sipping.

SouthPark

MIZU
Hyatt Centric SouthPark

Fine & Fettle
4905 Barclay Downs Dr.

Fine & Fettle’s outdoor verandah is the perfect spot to relax as you enjoy a handcrafted cocktail made with seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon Road

Cowfish, located at The Village at SouthPark, always has a strong patio bunch. Expect American burger and Japanese sushi together on a patio bursting with the energy of SouthPark shoppers. Get there early to grab a seat.

Toscana
6401 Morrison Blvd #6-B

Located in the Specialty Shops is Toscana, where diners enjoy peaceful courtyard seating in the beautiful Spring weather.  Toscana is known for its authentic Tuscan cuisine and house-made pasta.

Rusty Bucket
4810 Ashley Park Ln

At Rusty Bucket, you can enjoy patio dining year-round.

Dogwood Southern Table
4905 Ashley Park Ln

Dogwood Southern Table’s patio offers a quiet corner in SouthPark’s Ashley Square retail center to enjoy delicious cocktails or a glass of wine and dinner.

Village Tavern
Corner of Barclay Downs and Morrison Blvd. 4201 Congress Street

The Village Tavern patio on Barclay Downs is a long-time favorite of Charlotteans. The restaurant interior is clubby and tavern-like, but the expansive patio offers dozens of tables to enjoy our sunny southern days.

Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Road

The patio at Bulla Gastrobar is spacious and open year-round for you to enjoy tapas-style plates and drinks inspired from Spain.

Cordial
1824 Roxborough Road

Enjoy cocktails, tapas, and sunset views from the 8th floor of the new-sh AC Hotel in Southpark at Cordial. 

Myers Park, Eastover, Dilworth

Kid Cashew
1608 East Blvd.

Enjoy fresh Mediterranean fare while overlooking lively East Boulevard on Kid Cashew’s roomy patio.

Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E Tremont Ave

Head to Dilworth Tasting Room, a wine bar with sharable plates and an outdoor oasis in a category of its own. Venture past the koi pond and grab a quiet table tucked under trees and market lights.

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
911 E Morehead Street

Stop by Dilworth Neighborhood Grille’s patio to grab a bite and brew with your neighbors.

Selwyn Avenue Pub
2801 Selwyn Ave

Neighborhood favorite Selwyn Pub takes advantage of their outdoor patio with a healthy happy hour following and is a fan favorite for game day watchers.

Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Pl.

This Napa Valley-inspired eatery lives and breathes everything vino – from its interior design to the airy feel of its patio. 

RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila
715 Providence Road

Taco Tuesdays are complete at Ruru’s Taco’s and Tequila. Sit out on their sunny patio as you enjoy unique taco creations and ice-cold margaritas.

Ace No. 3
829 Providence Road

Simple but delicious burgers, boozy shakes and beer, and a cozy patio to hang out on. What more do we need?

Flour Shop
530 A Brandywine Road, Back Lot Park Road Shopping Center

Enjoy local handcrafted food and a curated wine list all while sitting outdoors at this Park Road favorite.

Rocksalt Charlotte
512 Brandywine Road

Craving seafood? Rocksalt lets you enjoy a craft beer or glass of wine with your oysters on their patio overlooking the greenway in Park Road Shopping Center.

Also in Park Road Shopping Center is Burtons Grill & Bar, where the sleek modern feel extends to the patio. Head outdoors to feast on classic steakhouse favorites.

Cantina 1511
4271 Park Road

If Tex-Mex is your craving, Cantina 1511’s patio is easy & convenient in PRSC. Authentic, chef-inspired Mexican cuisine with locations in Toringdon Circle, Park Road Shopping Center, and Mooresville.

Across Park Road, Pasta and Provisions provides creates the perfect setting to enjoy your Caprese pizza with outdoor furniture and a funky mural.

10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Dr.

10 Park Lanes has an unexpectedly large wraparound patio complete with games.

Angry Ale’s
1518 Montford Dr.

Grab some wings and beers on the lively year-round patio with TV’s at Angry Ale’s.

JJ’s Red Hots
1514 East Blvd

JJ Red Hot’s is a fun place the kids and the whole family will love.  Choose your favorite hot dog from their impressively large menu, and head upstairs.  You’ll walk out onto their rooftop dining area where you can watch over all of the happenings on East Boulevard.

South Charlotte, Ballantyne

Foxcroft Wine Co.
7416 Waverly Walk Ave

Enjoy wine and small plates at Foxcroft Wine Co. on their beautiful patio.

Ilios Noche
11508 Providence Road

Rea Farms boasts a traditional Italian al fresco dining experience at Ilios Noche.

CharBar No.7
Locations in Mint Hill and Matthews

Both locations feature a spacious patio that’s open year-round.

And Beyond…

Farm Haus Butcher & Beer Garden
9762 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, SC 

Just outside of Ballantyne in Indian Land, Farm Haus Butcher & Beer Garden has a patio that is rarely empty, and we can see why. Take advantage of the spring temps while sitting on their long wooden tables as you jam out to live music with a beer in one hand and a Haus-made sausage in the other.

The Pump House
575 Herrons Ferry Rd, Rock Hill, SC

In Rock Hill, grab a seat overlooking the Catawba River at The Pump House.

Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius

Sip a cocktail or nibble on small plates at Hello, Sailor along the beautiful shores of Lake Norman in Cornelius.

Port City Club
18665 Harborside Dr, Cornelius

Relax on Port City Club’s waterfront patio as you sip on handmade cocktails and fresh seafood.

Kindred
131 N Main Street, Davidson

Kindred’s enchanting patio is the icing on the cake to a handcrafted meal.

Milkbread
624 Jetton St #110, Davidson

This casual, all-day cafe has recently opened in Davidson, and has outdoor seating available. Enjoy milkbread donuts, coffee, fried chicken, natural wine, and more.

Midwood Smokehouse
16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville

Sink your teeth into mouthwatering barbecue at Midwood Smokehouse while enjoying the sunshine.

eeZ Fusion & Sushi
16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy F, Huntersville

Unique sushi creations can be found at eeZ Fusion, along with a covered outdoor patio to keep you cool during hot summer days.