Spring is in full swing in Fresno.
As temperatures climb in the Central Valley, you may find yourself craving an ice-cold cocktail on a sunny rooftop.
Fortunately, the Fresno area has a variety of options for diners who can’t wait to get outside to enjoy the warm weather, ranging from rooftop bars to back patios.
Popular review website Yelp has put together a list of the top 10 restaurants for patio dining in and around Fresno.
Here’s where to go:
Where’s best patio dining in Fresno area? See top 10 optionsThe Backyard Social Club
Location: 1542 Clovis Ave. in Clovis
Average Yelp rating: 4.6 stars out of 5
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp user Nate M. of Clovis called his experience at this laidback Clovis bar “pure bliss.”
“My wife and I took advantage of a kid-free day and some beautiful weather and enjoyed a few sips on their back patio,” he wrote in a five-star review. “We sat in the backyard area, that offers plenty of seating, a few TVs, and a ordering window so you don’t need to head to the inside bar to order more drinks. … Right now is the perfect time to hit up this place since the weather has been so beautiful.”
A patio is one of the features at Ten Tavern, a restaurant and bar located at Willow and Nees avenues in Clovis. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com Ten Tavern
Address: 1177 North Willow Ave., Suite 108, in Clovis
Average Yelp rating: 4.3 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp user Sally L. of Fresno visited Ten Tavern for Sunday brunch. “The establishment is spacious and has a lot of indoor seating and a wonderful outdoor patio,” she said.
Yelp reviewer Ray L. of Folsom also praised the restaurant’s “warm and inviting patio area,” writing, “What a great outdoor dining experience!”
Contact: 559-900-4120
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Heirloom is a north Fresno restaurant serving seasonal, local farm-to-table food from one of the best chefs in town. Heirloom
Address: 8398 North, Fresno St., Suite 101, in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 4.6 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “The food is awesome and the service is great!” Yelp user Antonio S. wrote in a five-star review of the Fresno restaurant. “The ambiance is amazing too because they have a nice patio and a nice bar with full service.”
Contact: 559-228-9735
Eden’s sun room area. Photo by Eden via Yelp Eden
Address: 1755 West Bullard Ave. in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 4.1 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp user David H. of Fresno described Eden as “exactly what Fresno needed! A cute wine lounge!”
“They also have outdoor seating,” he wrote in a five-star review. “It’s a nice place to come with friends or even cute dates.”
Contact: 559-779-8680
Valentino’s patio area. Photo by Victoria B. via Yelp Valentino’s
Address: 2405 Capitol St., Suite 107, in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 4.4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “(The) ambiance is very nice,” Yelp user Victoria B. of Fresno wrote in her five-star review of the Italian restaurant, calling it a “hidden gem location.”
Contact: 559-273-0937
Colton’s Social House patio. Photo by Colton’s Social House via Yelp Colton’s Social House
Address: 1150 Shaw Ave. in Clovis
Average Yelp rating: 4.3 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: “Food was amazing, service was even better!” Yelp user Ashley K. of Fresno wrote in her five-star review of the Clovis steakhouse. “(I) would highly recommend eating here Now that the weather is getting better!”
Contact: 559-721-6655
The Point Patio Bar & Bistro’s patio area. Photo by Linda H. via Yelp The Point Patio Bar & Bistro
Address: 2940 E. Nees Ave. in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 3.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewers rave about the Fresno bar’s “lovely” outdoor patio.
“This is such a wonderful place to go eat. The atmosphere is really nice,” Yelp user Michelle S. of Fresno said. “You should totally go if you haven’t been …”
Contact: 559-765-4397
Shoppers stroll by Out of the Barrel Taproom at Fresno’s Fig Garden Village. JOHN WALKER jwalker@fresnobee.com Out of the Barrel
Address: 722 West Shaw Ave., Suite 48B, in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 4.1 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Out of the Barrel is “my favorite taproom to visit whenever I’m in town,” Yelp reviewer Jon C. of San Francisco said in his five-star review, praising its “wide range of selection for drinks.” “ I love the outdoor seating at the patio.”
Contact: 559-272-5463
Address: 526 Spruce Ave. in Clovis
Average Yelp rating: 4.4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: This Clovis brewery is “definitely a good place to come when it’s triple-digit weather,” Yelp user Tiffany R. of Fresno wrote in a five-star review. “The food trucks they have are also a plus! Large crowds are welcome here and so are your four-legged family members!”
Contact: 559-940-7542
Elbow Room’s patio. Photo by Elbow Room via Yelp Elbow Room Bar & Grill
Location: 731 West San Jose Ave. in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 3.9 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: The Fresno bar offers a “wonderfully prepared menu with patio dining,” Yelp user Dave F. of Fresno, featuring “exceptional service” and “great cocktails.” “I would rate this casual experience TOP NOTCH.”
Contact: 559-227-1234
The Lime Lite’s patio area. Photo by Jax D. via Yelp The Lime Lite
Address: 1054 West Shaw Ave. in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 4.5 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp reviewer Jessie B. of Santa Clara said the Fresno restaurant was an ideal spot for a celebration. “The atmosphere was perfect for such a special occasion and the food was unreal,” she wrote.
Contact: 559-224-1054
Though it wasn’t on Yelp’s list, Saizon, 2984 East Shepherd Ave. in Fresno, also offers an elevated patio experience, The Fresno Bee previously reported.
Quail State, a bar on the second floor rooftop of the Pacific Southwest Building in downtown Fresno, is open. Quail State Special to the Bee Where are the best rooftop bars in Fresno area?
According to Yelp, you can find top-rated bars in Fresno and Tulare counties.
Address: 1060 Fulton St. in Fresno
Average Yelp rating: 3.8 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: This rooftop Fresno bar offers great “views and ambience,” Yelp reviewer Kerri D. of Castro Valley said, describing the drinks and food as “delicious.” “Let’s support these folks who have created a unique and great place!”
Contact: 559-999-7727
Elderwood’s rooftop view Photo by Elderwood via Yelp Elderwood
Address: 210 North Court St. in Visalia
Average Yelp rating: 4 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Yelp user Becky S. of Sacramento praised the Visalia bar’s “beautiful outdoor patio seating with warmers around the tables.”
Contact: 559-713-2114
Sukai’s balcony. Photo by Alyssa Marie D. via Yelp Sukai
Address: 777 Jackpot Lane in Friant
Average Yelp rating: 4.1 stars
What Yelp reviewers say: Sukai is “a very nice place to relax with loved ones. The lounge is nicely done,” Yelp user Celinne B. of Pasadena wrote in her five-star review of the Friant sushi bar, calling it “another perfect place to watch the sunset.”
Contact: 559-822-7777
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