Spring has arrived in San Antonio, which means it’s time to enjoy that wonderful time before everyone retreats inside and hunkers down in the air conditioning. Plenty of San Antonio restaurants offer outdoor seating and covered patios so you can lounge, eat and drink while enjoying the delightful weather. Here are 25 we wholeheartedly recommend for a great outdoor dining experience.
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Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St., (210) 616-2198, ilfornosa.com.
Down the block from Blue Star Art’s Complex, Il Forno serves up house-made pizza with locally sourced ingredients. Sit out on their gorgeous patio, strewn with lush green vines, and devour some of Il Forno’s delicious food.
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Area 51 Food Park
12275 Potranco Rd., (210) 214-1748, facebook.com/area51foodpark.
The alien invasion is upon us! May as well spend the rest of your time lounging around a park. Area 51 Food Park offers a variety of cuisines to enjoy while the kiddos run on the play area and you enjoy the live music.
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Camp Outpost Co.
1811 S Alamo St., (210) 942-4690, eatatcamp.com.
Camp Outpost brings the camping experience to you. If you’re craving the taste of wood-fired food within city limits, this restaurant is for you.
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El Mirasol
Multiple Locations, elmirasolsa.com.
El Mirasol has served classic Mexican dishes since 1979. Enjoy the restaurant’s generational recipes and relax under their sprawling patio.
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The Yard @ 1224
1224 Talley Rd., (210) 290-8998, theyard1224.com.
Nestled in Westside San Antonio, The Yard offers a variety of foods from smashed burgers to loaded grilled cheese with carnitas, which you can enjoy while lounging in their outdoor yard. If Talley is too far,The Yard just made it to 1829 US-90 in Castroville.
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The Cove
606 W. Cypress St., (210) 227-2683, thecove.us.
This beloved outdoor hangout and dining spot offers more than 50 craft beers on tap, plus a dog-friendly patio. It’s the perfect bask in the gorgeous weather while it’s still here, and you can enjoy live music every Thursday.
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Pharm Table
611 S. Presa St., Suite 106, (210) 802-1860, pharmtable.com.
Pharm Table boasts a menu full of innovative, locally sourced foods, even rotating throughout the seasons. Each dish is thought through from farm to table, and what better way to appreciate nature than trying locally sourced ingredients among the foliage?
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Outlaw Kitchens
2919 N. Flores St., (210) 300-4728, outlawkitchens.com.
Outlaw Kitchens offers a delicious, rotating list of foods, right inside the Alta Vista neighborhood. You can grab an entree to go, sure, but we wouldn’t. Not when eating there is an excuse to take in the expansive patio.
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Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones Ave., (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com.
Elsewhere’s outdoor bar backs right up to the San Antonio River, but the great scenery is only one part of the establishment. It’s bolstered by quality burgers, drinks and events nearly every night.
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Elsewhere Too
4513 N. Loop 1604 West, (210) 201-5595, elsewheretexas.com.
Just in case you can’t get enough of Elsewhere, you can run over to Elsewhere Too, the sister location of the Garden Bar & Kitchen. Enjoy the same great food and drinks, and take a ride on their 52-foot ferris wheel.
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Clementine
2195 NW Military Highway, (210) 503-5121, clementine-sa.com.
Chefs John and Elise Russ bring fresh, exciting food to this contemporary take on Southern cuisine. Each seasonal dish is not to be missed, especially not when you can savour every second of it in their outdoor dining area.
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Los Azulejos Restaurant
2267 NW Military Highway, (210) 281-4500, losazulejosrestaurant.com.
This Castle Hills gem offers culinary artistry and an elevated experience of Mexican food with a menu that rotates seasonally. Take your salsa fresca al fresco.
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Box St. All Day La Cantera
17038 Fiesta Texas Drive, Suite 112, (210) 265-3435, boxstallday.com.
Box St. All Day’s second brick-and-mortar location in La Cantera serves up the same brunch favorites you can find at its Hemisfair location. This one, though, as a gorgeous outdoor patio to elevate your experience.
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The Hoppy Monk
1010 N. Loop 1604 East, (210) 545-3330, thehoppymonk.com.
You can find ample outdoor seating and a huge selection of foods and beers to graze on at this North Side spot. Every Sunday offers brunch, but don’t arrive hangry. You’ll have to wait for a table. You have been warned.
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Leche de Tigre Cebicheria Peruana
318 E. Cevallos St., (210) 265-5933, lechedetigretx.com.
There are many restaurant options with outdoor seating, but few with a greenhouse. It’s all beautiful, but we recommend the greenhouse for shade, seclusion and the vibes of being surrounded by tons of tropical plants.
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Ida Claire
7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd., (210) 667-2145, ida-claire.com
Sure, enjoy the great Southern-inspired cuisine, but don’t miss out on the atmosphere. You’ll experience endless cozy vibes inside and refreshing dining outside.
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Postino Wine Cafe
Multiple Locations, postino.com.
Almost nothing is more relaxing than lounging on a cushioned chair, sipping on a glass of wine and picking at a charcuterie board. It’s even OK if you don’t know how to pronounce the bizarre meats and cheeses. Just point at the menu and say, “That one.”
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La Fogata, Vance Jackson Road
2427 Vance Jackson Road, (210) 340-1337, lafogata.com
Sip on delicious margaritas and dip chips in fire-roasted salsa on one of San Antonio’s most-beloved patio dining spots. This is OG outdoor dining in a calm atmosphere with gracious service.
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Brasserie Mon Chou Chou
312 Pearl Pkwy., (210) 469-3743, brasseriemonchouchou.com
Right in the middle of San Antonio’s Pearl district, you’ll be transported to the streets of Paris. Take the time with your drinks, and snack on some snails. It’s a great time.
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Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery at the Pearl
136 E Grayson St., Suite 120, (210) 455-5701, southerleighatpearl.com.
This Michelin-approved restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger. Enjoy classic Southern-style favorites given an elevated touch and wash them down with amazing craft beers made onsite.
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Down on Grayson
303 E. Grayson St., (210) 248-9244, downongrayson.com.
Down on Grayson’s expansive outdoor dining area is a must for all San Antonians. Try the spot’s perfect burgers and housemade cocktails, and hop on the waitlist sooner rather than later. Down on Grayson is no secret.
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The Moon’s Daughters
115 Lexington Ave., (210) 942-6032, themoonsdaughters.com
The Moon’s Daughters has more than Chef Dave Arcinega’s delicious food; it has views of downtown San Antonio. Take in the views on the patio, or if you’re feeling adventurous, take it to the rooftop.
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La Fonda on Main
2415 N Main Ave., (210) 733-0621, lafondaonmain.com
The self-proclaimed oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, La Fonda is a classic spot for all Alamo City folks. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail and classic Tex-Mex, and relax on their brightly-decorated outdoor patio.
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Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
Multiple Locations, doughpizzeria.com.
Craving some Italian classics while you enjoy the gorgeous weather? Check out Dough Pizzeria Napoletana. With two locations — from Hemisfair and Castle Hills — Dough Pizzeria brings the taste of Italy to you.