As spring approaches, here are six restaurants with outdoor patio seating around Bellaire, Meyerland and West University Place to enjoy the outdoors. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Tiny’s No. 5

The second location of Tiny Boxwoods in West University Place offers an outdoor patio to enjoy its menu, including its Afternoons in West U menu, which includes crab cakes, French fries and a meat and cheese board.

Tiny's No. 5 offers meals by its gardenside. (Courtesy Tiny's No. 5 via Facebook)Tiny’s No. 5 offers meals by its gardenside. (Courtesy Tiny’s No. 5 via Facebook)Rossa Room

Grab a scoop of ice cream at Gelato Rossa, then go behind the hidden door to Rossa Room, a cocktail bar with a private dining space and patio.

4564 Bissonnett St., BellaireHours: Wednesday-Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5-11 p.m.www.therossaroom.comRossa Room, a speakeasy style cocktail bar behind Gelato Rossa. (Courtesy Rossa Room)Rossa Room, a speakeasy style cocktail bar behind Gelato Rossa. (Courtesy Rossa Room)Liberty Kitchen

Enjoy fresh oysters on the patio at Liberty Kitchen. Serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, in addition to a happy hour, it also offers “Evening Royale,” which it calls “Reverse Happy Hour,” lasting from 4 p.m. to close on Sundays and Mondays.

5212 Morningside Drive, HoustonHours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.www.libertykitchenoysterette.comLiberty Kitchen in Rice Village offers fresh oysters and a 'reverse happy hour' (Courtesy Liberty Kitchen via Facebook)Liberty Kitchen in Rice Village offers fresh oysters and a “reverse happy hour.” (Courtesy Liberty Kitchen via Facebook)Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park

Betsy’s is located at the edge of Evelyn’s Park, allowing a space for children to safely run around and enjoy menu items such as chicken sandwiches, tacos, pizza and fried pickles.

4400 Bellaire Blvd., BellaireHours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.www.betsysbellaire.comBetsy's at Evelyn's Park has a play area for children. (Courtesy Betsy's at Evelyn Park via Facebook)Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park has a play area for children. (Courtesy Betsy’s at Evelyn Park via Facebook)Maximo

Reviewed by the Michelin Guide, Maximo offers elevated Tex-Mex food, including its Bluefin Tuna Tostada, Wagyu Carne Asada and Matagorda Pearl Oysters

6119 Edloe St., West University PlaceHours: Wednesday-Thursday 4-9 p.m., Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.www.maximo-htx.comMaximo is a Tex-Mex restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide. (Courtesy Maximo via Facebook)Maximo is a Tex-Mex restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide. (Courtesy Maximo via Facebook)Loro

Loro is an Asian smokehouse and bar that merges Asian and Texas cuisine. Menu items include Crispy Thai Pork Ribs, Crunchy Cabbage Salad and appetizers such as Wonton Chips and Dip

5333 Kirby Drive, HoustonHours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.www.loroeats.comLoro, an Asian-Texas fusion restaurant located in Upper Kirby. (Courtesy Loro) Loro is an Asian-Texas fusion restaurant located in Upper Kirby. (Courtesy Loro)