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Best Dallas Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Dallas.


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Blue Goose Cantina Tex-Mex
11/20
2905 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-823-8339 | Menu
A boisterous Tex-Mex joint for mean margarita sipping and hearty, well-made fare. More...

Blue Goose Cantina Tex-Mex
11/20
4757 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
972-596-8882 | Menu
A boisterous Tex-Mex joint for mean margarita sipping and hearty, well-made fare. More...

Blue Mesa Grill Southwestern
11/20
1600 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-332-6372 | Menu
Southwestern fare, signature blue margaritas and a bargain Sunday brunch. More...

Cafe Express Mediterranean
Quick Bite
Dining Room at Cafe Express, Dallas, TX 3230 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-999-9444 | Menu
Chain of casual dining spots with a focus on fresh foods with a mostly Mediterranean vibe. More...

Cafe Madrid Spanish
12/20
4501 Travis St.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-528-1731 | Menu
Sidewalk style café offers a nice selection of tapas and wines, served by a patient and knowledgeable staff. More...

Il Cane Rosso Pizza
14/20
Dining Room at Il Cane Rosso, Dallas, TX 2612 Commerce Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226
214-741-1188 | Menu
Neapolitan-style pizza from techie-turned-pizzaiolo Jay Jerrier. More...

The Commissary Burgers
13/20
Dining Room at The Commissary, Dallas, TX One Arts Plaza
1722 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-643-6557
Gourmet burgers are paired with a sommelier-curated wine list in Dallas's Arts District. More...

Dream Cafe Contemporary
12/20
The Quadrangle
2800 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201
214-954-0486 | Menu
Southwestern fare with a dollop of hearty home cooking and a notable Sunday brunch. More...

The Dubliner Pub
Quick Bite
2818 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-818-0911 | Menu
A warm atmosphere awaits at this traditional Irish pub offering imported beers and whiskies complemented by a compact menu of sandwiches. More...

Fireside Pies Pizza
12/20
2820 N. Henderson Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-370-3916 | Menu
Stylish pizza joint with a cozy dining room and clandestine patio. More...

Joe T. Garcia's Tex-Mex
12/20
2201 N. Commerce St.
Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-626-4356 | Menu
When the weather is good, there is no finer place than the Fiesta Garden to sip margaritas and feast on authentic Tex-Mex food. More...

Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana Nuevo Latino
15/20
Dining Room at Lanny 3405 W. Seventh St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-850-9996 | Menu
A contemporary adobe cottage sets the scene for dishes wrought from fine Mexican ingredients prepared with classic French and Italian techniques. More...

LightCatcher Winery & Bistro Bistro
11/20
6925 Confederate Park Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76108
817-237-2626 | Menu
LightCatcher Winery & Bistro features locally made wines and bistro dishes. More...

The Old Monk British
13/20
2847 N. Henderson Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-821-1880 | Menu
Go for the fish ‘n’ chips, European beers, moules frites and a great patio. More...

Patrizio Italian
12/20
Highland Park Village
25 Highland Park Village
Dallas, TX 75205
214-522-7878 | Menu
Enjoy Italian fare on a shaded patio or indoors amid upscale environs. More...

Private Social Seafood
12/20
3232 McKinney Ave., Ste. 150
Dallas, TX 75204
214-754-4744
Seafood-driven restaurant-lounge starring Top Chef alum Tiffany Derry. More...

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ Barbecue
13/20
2900 Montgomery St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-738-9808 | Menu
Plate or sandwich, chopped or sliced---barbecue is the name of the game. More...

Reata Restaurant Steakhouse
13/20
310 Houston St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-336-1009 | Menu
Steakhouse-style fare with a Southwestern kick. More...

Toulouse Cafe & Bar French
13/20
Dining Room at Toulouse Cafe & Bar, Dallas, TX 3314 Knox St.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-520-8999 | Menu
Belgium-inspired French fare in a charming neighborhood-style bistro. More...

Urban Taco Mexican
12/20
3411 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75204
214-922-7080
Authentic Mexican fare and atmosphere grant diversity to the Dallas dining scene. More...

Villa-O Italian
12/20
4514 Travis St.
Dallas, TX 75205
214-780-1880 | Menu
Seasoned restaurateur Robert Colombo showcases organic Italian cuisine on trendy Travis Walk. More...

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