{"id":199595,"date":"2026-03-20T20:00:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/199595\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T20:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:00:22","slug":"28-orlando-restaurants-with-casual-patios-perfect-for-nice-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/199595\/","title":{"rendered":"28 Orlando restaurants with casual patios perfect for nice weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

The springtime sun is shining in Central Florida, which means outdoor lounging should be on the top of everyone\u2019s to-dos. And all around Orlando are eateries offering outdoor seating and covered patios (for when there\u2019s a bit too much sunshine).<\/p>\n

From longstanding brunch spots to new sports bars to family-friendly terraces, here are 28 Orlando restaurants with lounge-worthy outdoor patios.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"The Hideaway Bar<\/a>
523 Virginia Drive, Orlando
The storied Hideaway Bar has opened its brand-new location after having left its original HQ just across the street. The home for the Orlando Miami Dolphins fan club serves the same menu at its new location, including classic favorites such as the Hot Marino sandwich, named for Dolphins icon Dan Marino. Plus, it boasts a covered outdoor patio. Credit: The Hideaway Bar<\/p>\n

\"\"Lazy Moon Pizza Maitland<\/a>
441 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Lazy Moon Pizza\u2019s third location, to complement\u00a0Lazy Moon\u2019s<\/a>\u2019s downtown and UCF pizzerias, opened in 2025 and is serving its humongous slices in the old Einstein Bagels building in Maitland. It also features a sizable outdoor patio.<\/p>\n

\"\"Outpost Neighborhood Tavern\u00a0
<\/a>227 N. Eola Drive, Orlando
The Outpost, opened in 2025, lives in the former Persimmon Hollow Brewing space near Lake Eola. The neighborhood tavern by former Island Time owner Devon Tillman and OUT Sports League creator John Teixeria promises to be a \u201cfabulous place for dining, drinks, drag and sports.\u201d\u00a0 Credit: Matt Keller Lehman<\/p>\n

\"\"Sideward Brewing Co.
<\/a>210 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando
Not only does this Milk District spot pour plenty of rotating brew options, the kitchen also offers a stacked menu of eats like chicken caesar salad wraps, BLTs, roast beef sammies, boiled peanuts, pretzels with beer cheese and more.<\/p>\n

\"\"Canvas Restaurant<\/a>
13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando
Besides the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows, the flashy yellow lamps and the brick walls, Canvas restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake with a partially covered patio. Try the oak-charred octopus, to really drive home that on-the-water feel. Credit: Photo courtesy Canvas Restaurant + Market<\/p>\n

\"\"Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen<\/a>
6967 Lake Nona Blvd., Orlando
This modern kitchen and bar serves up time-honored dishes and weekly happy hour deals, plus it features a pretty killer outdoor seating area to enjoy it all on. Credit: Photo via Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"I Love Orlando Cafe<\/a>
151 E. Washington St., Orlando
I Love Orlando Cafe lives just across the street from Lake Eola Park in the former spot of B. Nice Patio Bar. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch plus smoothies, ice cream, wine and beer.
Credit: Downtown Orlando\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Domu
<\/a>7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
This ramen bar has two locations, but at the Dr. Phillips one, guests might need to wait out a spot on the coveted open patio. Domu makes their noodles in-house and they have tweaked their broth recipes to mouthwatering perfection. Because of this, and the fact that they don\u2019t take reservations, ensuring a table at Domu is a challenge, but worth it. Credit: Domu\/Google Maps<\/p>\n

\"\"Tori Tori
<\/a>720 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando\u2019s Mills 50 district. From the mind of Domu\u2019s Sean \u201cSonny\u201d Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine, and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza. Credit: Photo via Tori Tori\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Barkhaven Dog Bar<\/a>
724 Brookhaven Drive, Orlando
BarkHaven Dog Bar, an oasis for humans and furry friends alike, is now open in Ivanhoe Village. Boasting a full bar with local brews, coffee station, live music, grooming services and food trucks, BarkHaven aims to provide a space for humans to gather and bring their tail-wagging comrades with them. The 3,600-square-foot bar space with an attached off-leash turf park also offers high-speed internet service for those looking to connect without having to leave the canine companions behind. Credit: Photo by Matt Keller Lehman<\/p>\n

\"\"Seito Sushi<\/a>
8031 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando
Seito Sushi, with two locations across Orlando, offers a lively atmosphere with creative sushi and Japanese dishes (and cocktails!), plus a perfectly rain-proof patio to enjoy it all on. Credit: Photo courtesy Seito Sushi<\/p>\n

\"\"Gnarly Barley<\/a>
1407 N. Orange Ave., Orlando
This Lake Ivanhoe establishment dishes out beer, booze and plenty of hangover-preventing bites. Fried cheese curds, chicken nuggets, \u201cGnarly Gnachos,\u201d tacos, sammies and more are on offer here. Credit: Gnarly Barley\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Mia\u2019s Italian Kitchen
<\/a>8717 International Drive, Orlando
Featuring house-made pasta and grandma pies, the pizzas that emerge fresh from the brick ovens at Mia\u2019s Italian Kitchen are something you\u2019d find on a dinner table in Naples, Italy. Skip the Italian vacation and enjoy a balmy Central Florida breeze on the outdoor patio. Credit: Photo via Mia’s Italian Kitchen\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Santiago\u2019s Bodega
<\/a>802 Virginia Drive, Orlando
A repeat winner of the title for Best Ivanhoe Village Restaurant in Orlando Weekly\u2019s annual readers poll<\/a>, Santiago\u2019s Bodega offers an expansive tapas-style menu complete with plenty to drink and a Virginia Drive-adjacent outdoor patio. Credit: Photo via Santiago’s Bodega<\/p>\n

\"\"Columbia Restaurant<\/a>
649 Front St., Celebration
Columbia Restaurant in Celebration brings the iconic flavor of Spanish food to Orlando while also offering covered outdoor seating to escape the heat and enjoy some sangria. Credit: Photo via Columbia Restaurant\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"The Porch<\/a>
4757 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
The Porch is located just south of downtown Orlando, offering brunch, lunch and dinner, plus plenty of drinks to enjoy on its sprawling covered patio. Credit: Photo via The Porch\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"The Monroe<\/a>
448 N. Terry Ave., Orlando
The Monroe is a swanky restaurant located in Orlando\u2019s Creative Village, offering up cozy vibes, tasty small plates and entrees, coffee and cocktails. Credit: The Monroe\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Pigzza<\/a>
1050 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
The \u201cItalian-ish\u201d Pigzza dishes out pies, pastas and more in its Mills Avenue home, which also offers a sizable outdoor patio. Credit: Courtesy<\/p>\n

\"\"The Wellborn<\/a>
211 N. Lucerne Circle W.
This quaint neighborhood hangout spot and bar aims to offer a \u201ctaste of vacation.\u201d Guests can enjoy the scenic atmosphere, small plates, desserts and Sunday brunch on top of a plentiful wine and cocktail list. Credit: Photo via The Wellborn\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Relax Grill
<\/a>211 Eola Parkway, Orlando
A Lake Eola Park staple, Relax Grill is an ideal spot for those looking to do just that: relax. No frills, no hustle and bustle, just casual patio seating and some classic American dishes and drinks. Credit: Photo via Relax Grill\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"The Stubborn Mule<\/a>
100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando
The Stubborn Mule is in high demand for its creative twists on American cuisine. Locally sourced food options and craft cocktails, beer and wine makes this eatery a popular stop for local and tourist foodies alike. Credit: Photo via Stubborn Mule\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Briarpatch<\/a>
252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
One of Winter Park\u2019s most iconic and long-standing breakfast joints serves up contemporary American cuisine and brunch daily. With breakfast goodies like blueberry-stuffed pancakes and raspberry-and-brie stuffed brioche French toast, it\u2019s not hard to find a reason to bring the family here. Credit: via Google Maps<\/p>\n

\"\"Yellow Dog Eats
<\/a>1236 Hempel Ave., Gotha
This quaint cafe in Gotha has everything you could want for a fun, casual dining experience: the barbecue, the history and a garden to enjoy your food in. Check out Yellow Dog\u2019s live music schedule to catch a show in that very same garden. Credit: Yellow Dog Eats\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"The Ravenous Pig
<\/a>565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
The Ravenous Pig offers inventive New American eats, an in-house taproom and hand-crafted cocktails. The stylish gastropub (with adjoining beer garden) asks that you make reservations because there\u2019s often a wait to get into this foodie heaven \u2014 definitely worth the splurge. Credit: The Ravenous Pig\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Cafe Tu Tu Tango
<\/a>8625 International Drive, Orlando
The funky tapas spot offers creative food and drink specials every weekday, plus live music and relaxed patio seating, too. With tons of sharable plates to choose from, signature cocktails, and artists who paint while you eat, Cafe Tu Tu Tango is an attraction in itself. Credit: Cafe Tu Tu Tango\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Luke\u2019s Kitchen and Bar
<\/a>640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
This Maitland spot offers a carefully curated menu of high-quality seafood, including a raw bar and plenty of small plates and entrees cooked over an open fire grill. Luke\u2019s Kitchen and Bar also features a classically inspired bar program with a wide selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails. Credit: Photo via Luke’s Kitchen and Bar\/Facebook<\/p>\n

\"\"Armando\u2019s<\/a>
463 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Armando\u2019s gives guests the opportunity to eat some Neapolitan pizza out on their patio, right in Hannibal Square. Get the views and the food without having to fly all the way to Italy. Credit: Photo via Armando’s\/Yelp<\/p>\n

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