When it’s hot outside but you still want to dine al fresco, there’s only one answer — covered patios. Luckily, Charlotte is full of incredible outdoor dining destinations that will help you beat the heat. We’ve rounded up a list of over 40 places to stay cool while grabbing a bite or a drink this summer.
Dilworth
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E. Tremont Ave.
Canopy Cocktails & Garden
118 E. Kingston Ave, Suite 10
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
911 E. Morehead St.
Kid Cashew
1608 East Blvd.
SouthPark
Suffolk Punch SouthPark
4400 Sharon Rd, Space G23D
800° Carolinas
6815 Phillips Pl Ct.
Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Rd. w01
Cordial
1824 Roxborough Rd.
Toscana
6401 Carnegie Blvd. #6A
Duckworth’s SouthPark
4625 Piedmont Row Dr, Suite 115A
Cowfish
4310 Sharon Rd.
Bricktops
6401 Morrison Blvd #1B
South End
Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins St.
Goldie’s
3601 South Blvd.
PARA
235 W. Tremont Ave, Suite 100
Yunta
2201 South Blvd, Suite 130
Charlotte Beer Garden
1300 S. Tryon St.
SouthBound
2433 South Blvd.
Leroy Fox Kitchen & Cocktails
1616 Camden Rd, Suite 150
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A, Yancey Rd.
The Waterman
27239 South Blvd, Suite D
Trolley Barn
2104 South Blvd.
Common Market South End
235 W. Tremont Ave.
Hoppin’
1402 Winnifred St.
Tremont
2000 South Blvd, #530
Link & Pin South End
155 New Bern St.
Eastover & Myers Park
ROCKSALT
512 Brandywine Rd, Suite 500
Napa on Providence
110 Perrin Pl.
Burton’s Grill & Bar (Myers Park & South Charlotte)
1601 E Woodlawn Rd A and 9816- J, Rea Rd.
Ace No. 3
Multiple Locations
Uptown
MOA Korean BBQ
128 S. Tryon St.
Dressler’s
1100 Metropolitan Ave, #125
Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo
220 E. Trade St, Suite 2200
Sea Level
129 E. 5th St.
Mimosa Grill
327 S. Tryon St.
NoDa
El Thrifty
1115 N. Brevard St, Unit 100 (Optimist Hall)
Billy Sunday
1115 N. Brevard St. Unit 1 (Optimist Hall)
Cabo Fish Taco
3201 N. Davidson St.
NoDa Company Store
3221 Yadkin Ave.
The Goodyear House
3032 N. Davidson St.
Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth
Club House Kitchen & Cocktails
2308 Central Ave.
The Crunkleton
1957 E. 7th St.
Moo & Brew
1300 Central Ave.
Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The Plaza
The Royal Tot
933 Louise Ave, Suite 350
Yafo Kitchen
Multiple Locations
Lake Norman Area
Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson Rd, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Port City Club
18665 Harborside Dr, Cornelius, NC, 28031
Barrel & Fork LKN
20517 N. Main St, Cornelius, NC, 28031
131 MAIN Restaurant
17830 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC, 28031
eeZ Fusion and Sushi
16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy F, Huntersville, NC, 28078
Belmont
Drift on Lake Wylie
315-M Lanyard Ln., Belmont, NC, 28012
Fort Mill & Rock Hill
Napa at Kingsley
1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC, 29715
The Pump House
575 Herrons Ferry Rd, Rock Hill, SC, 29730
Author’s Note: This article was written by Alexandra Maloney, a local Charlotte foodie and professional content strategist. You can find her chatting more about Charlotte food, drinks, and events on Instagram, @slicesandsushi.
