We’ve rounded up all the places to dine al fresco, even in the cold weather, organized by Charlotte neighborhood.
Plaza Midwood & Elizabeth
Flight
1949 E 7th St
Sip a glass of wine on the patio of Elizabeth’s newest wine bar, Flight.
The Fig Tree
1601 E 7th St.
Upscale dining available outside year-round at this Elizabeth favorite.
Puerta
1961 E 7th St
Munch on chips and guacamole outside at this Mexican restaurant.
Catalina Kitchen & Bar
1942 E 7th St #106
Dine al fresco at this Elizabeth hot spot.
Rosemont Market and Wine Bar
1942 E 7th St #101-H
Sip a glass of red in the cooler weather on the Rosemont patio.
Workman’s Friend
1531 Central Ave
Cheers a Guinness or two on this Irish pub’s heated patio.
Myer’s Park & Dilworth
Napa on Providence & Napa at Kingsley
110 Perrin Pl & 1310 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC
It may not be the same weather, but you can still get a taste of Napa while cozying up to these two spacious patios.
The Penguin
1531 East Blvd
Try their new and improved menu on the spacious heated outdoor patio.
Dilworth Tasting Room
300 E Tremont Ave.
Sip on a glass of wine while relaxing on this outdoor oasis of a patio. Heaters are on at the Dilworth location only.
Stagioni
715 Providence Road
The heaters are on at this Italian favorite.
Foxcroft Wine Co.
1235 East Blvd. Suite I in Dilworth
7824 Fairview Road in SouthPark
7416 Waverly Walk Ave. Suite H-1A in Waverly
Cheers to delicious wine and dining al fresco. Foxcroft Wine Co has heaters at all 3 locations and the Waverly restaurant has its heaters in the covered patio.
RuRu’s Tacos + Tequila
715 Providence Road
Ru Ru’s has a big patio space that will keep you toasty with the help of its heaters.
SouthPark
Duckworth’s
4625 Piedmont Row Dr Suite 115A
All Duckworth’s locations, including this spacious patio in SouthPark, have heated outdoor seating for the colder months.
800° Carolinas
6815 Phillips Pl Ct
This lovely heated patio and a delicious pizza is calling at 800° Carolinas.
Cowfish
4310 Sharon Road
Enclosed patio space to keep you warm as you enjoy a delicious American burger or Japanese sushi.
Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Rd w01
Grab a drink at Bulla, which offers lots of open space with heaters if you want fresh air around you, and also has an enclosed patio section with heat as well.
Suffolk Punch SouthPark
4400 Sharon Rd Space G23D
Drink and eat in the covered “terrarium” located at Suffolk Punch’s location at the SouthPark mall.
Reid’s Fine Foods
4331 Barclay Downs Dr.
Cheers to the heat towers at this beautiful patio.
Rusty Bucket
4810 Ashley Park Ln.
This patio is open year-round.
Mizu
3100 Apex Dr 9th Floor
This beautiful SouthPark outdoor dining space features heaters to keep you warm.
Barrington’s
7822 Fairview Road
You can find gas and overhead electric heaters on Barrington’s small but cozy patio.
NoDa
The Artisan’s Palate
1218 E 36th St A
Firepits, heaters, and blankets can all be found at The Artisan’s Palate garden oasis.
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson St.
The patio at Haberdish is covered and lined with heaters to keep you cozy.
Wooden Robot Brewery
416 E. 36th St., Ste. 100 in Noda
1440 S. Tryon St. in South End
Overhead heaters and firepits can be found at Wooden Robot Brewery and The Charmber by Wooden Robot.
The Goodyear House
3032 N Davidson St.
Heated and covered patio options in their greenhouse.
Camp North End
300 Camp Rd
Eat and drink from the many food stalls as you cozy up to one of the fire pits found throughout the property.
Oh My Soul
3046 N Davidson St.
Good food and a warm patio can be found at Oh My Soul in NoDa.
Rosie’s Coffee & Wine Garden
940 N Davidson St.
Nights under twinkling lights can’t be beaten. Head to this patio with heaters and fire pits for delicious wine and perfect evenings this winter.
Uptown
Dos Caminos
601 S Tryon St #135
Nothing beats a margarita on a patio, even when the weather is chilly.
Sea Level NC
129 East 5th St
Be sure to check-out the patio at Sea Level. New furniture, temperature control, and chic coastal vibes are beckoning you to enjoy a meal out on the deck.
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. Every winter, they offer igloo reservations on the rooftop to help keep you warm while staying stylish.
Angeline’s
303 S Church St.
Dine on one of the best patios in the city year-round thanks to its heated outdoor seating.
Mariposa
500 S Tryon St.
Mariposa has a gorgeous setting inside and out for you to experience dining in year-round. Opt to sit on their heated patio next time you visit.
Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell St 21st Floor
Stay warm even on the coldest winter nights thanks to Fahrenheit’s long fireplace meant to hover over.
Aura Rooftop
124 E Stonewall St.
Aura Rooftop can be found on the 5th floor in JW Marriot Uptown. Along with firepits to keep warm, they also offer igloos you can dine in as you overlook the city.
Caroline’s Oyster Bar
120 E Stonewall St.
Enjoy fresh oysters in the warmth outside on this patio.
Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo
220 E Trade St Suite 2200
Fireplace seating and heaters in the semi-enclosed spaces at Nuvole 22.
Mimosa Grill
327 S Tryon St.
Covered and semi-enclosed helps stay warm, plus overhead heaters.
South End & Wesley Heights
Seaboard Brewing
3232 South Blvd #101
This new South End brewery has great drinks, delicious pizza and a large heated and covered patio space.
Catalu
135 New Bern St
Eat tapas and drink sangria on this new South End patio.
Maiz, Agua, Sal
1018 Jay St #110
This new Wesley Heights patio has heaters and scratch-made Mexican food.
Yama LoSo
3535 Dewitt Ln
Grab sushi on this new heated patio in LoSo.
Runaway Whiskey & Wine Bar
2135 Thrift Rd #104
The patio at Runaway has fire pits to keep you toasty all winter long.
Streetcar Bar + Bites
2135 Thrift Rd #104
Stay warm while sipping on creative cocktails and beers at this Wesley Heights patio.
Taco Boy
3700 South Blvd, Unit 100
Enjoy tacos on this LoSo patio.
Must Be Nice
332 W Bland St E
Previously Lost & Found, this heated South End patio has rebranded.
Monday Night Brewing
2217 S Tryon St
The patio at Monday Night Brewing is expansive and filled with fire pits and heaters.
Hellenic
1436 South Blvd
Stay warm while eating Greek food on Hellenic’s patio.
The Waterman Fish Bar
2729 South Blvd Suite D in South End
9615 Bailey Rd in Cornelius
Refresh with a boat drink while taking in views on their spacious rooftop with overhead heaters and plexiglass to reduce wind flow. Downstairs has fire pits if that’s more your style.
Link & Pin
155 New Bern St in South End
9723 Sam Furr Rd in Huntersville
8128 Providence Rd #1200 in Arboretum
Dine at Link & Pin’s enclosed, heated patio in South End, Huntersville or Arboretum.
Chapter 6
2151 Hawkins St
Enjoy Mediterranean dishes on one of South End’s patios at Chapter 6.
Canopy Cocktails & Garden
118 E Kingston Ave UNIT 10
From the owners of Charlotte Beer Garden, Canopy Cocktails & Garden gives us a glowy patio filled with firepits to stay warm as we sip on craft cocktails.
Yunta
2201 South Blvd Ste 130
The chic-covered patio at Yunta Nikkei will keep you warm during these cold months.
Sixty Vines
1415 Vantage Pk Dr #100
This Charlotte restaurant is equipped with sixty different wines and a heated patio to drink them on.
Hawkers
1930 Camden Road #260
A colorful patio filled with space heaters that overlooks Jeni’s Ice Cream.
Ruby Sunshine
332 W Bland St.
Enjoy a New Orleans-inspired brunch year-round on their heated patio when temps drop.
El Puro Cuban Restaurant
5033 South Blvd
Eat traditional Cuban food on this insulated South End patio.
Pins Mechanical Co
307 W Tremont Ave.
A patio that offers fire pits, plenty of spots to sit, and larger-than-life games.
Charlotte Beer Garden
1300 S Tryon St.
Heaters, firepits, and a covered roof are available at Charlotte Beer Garden so you can enjoy a warm visit on both the roof and the patio.
STIR
1422 S Tryon St Suite 130
We can’t help but love STIR’s spacious patio filled with space heaters to keep warm during cold months.
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
1320 S Church St Suite 400
This heated rooftop patio overlooks the beautiful city.
Suffolk Punch Brewing
2911 Griffith St.
Outside tents plus heaters on their covered patio makes Suffolk Punch the perfect spot to grab a brew outside year-round.
State of Confusion
3500 Dewitt Ln
The outdoor patio at this South End restaurant has fire pits to keep you warm all winter long.
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A, Yancey Rd
Perfectly breezy in the summertime and warm for the winter, the patio at Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a great spot to chill year-round.
Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins St
Sycamore’s space is the perfect place to grab a drink outside.
South Charlotte & Beyond
Postino Wine Cafe
15210 Bowl St Suite 103
Drink wine and snack on charcuterie at this newly opened Ballantyne patio.
Harriet’s Hamburgers
15109 Bowl St
Visit The Bowl at Ballantyne to dine al fresco at Harriet’s Hamburgers.
Hestia
14819 Ballantyne Village Way 16th Floor
Ballantyne’s first and only rooftop has fire pits to keep you warm while you dine.
The Garrison: A Cocktail Bar & Restaurant
314 Main St, Pineville
Nights on the patio don’t get much better at The Garrison, a cocktail bar and restaurant in Pineville.
Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market
316 Main St, Pineville
Enjoy outdoor dining at this Pineville staple.
CharBar No.7
Locations in Mint Hill and Matthews
All CharBar No. 7 patios are open year-round with roll-up sides to enclose it in the winter plus overhead heaters as well as a cozy fireplace.
OpenTap
5010 Carmel Ctr Dr
Play some games and drink some beer on this outdoor heated patio.
The Pump House in Rock Hill
575 Herrons Ferry Road, Rock Hill, SC
The heaters are on at the Pump House in Rock Hill.
Drift on Lake Wylie
315-M Lanyard Ln, Belmont
This modern lakeside chophouse has a comfortable enclosed patio for you to dine on no matter the weather.
Port City Club
18665 Harborside Dr, Cornelius
An enclosed patio with a view. Reservation only.
Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius
Take in views of Lake Norman year-round with Hello Sailor’s enclosed heated patio.
Midwood Smokehouse
16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville
The Birkdale location has a cozy heated patio to get you through the winter.
Author’s Note: This article was written by Alex Maloney. You can find more of her Charlotte-related content on Instagram, @slicesandsushi.
