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45+ outdoor dining spots in Asheville

Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Asheville’s many beautiful patios.

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Get a glimpse of the setup at VISUALS.

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Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 45+ Asheville patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade or coverage level we’ve included for each of these locations.

Finer fare

Corner Kitchen | 3 Boston Way | Fully covered
Enjoy brunch or dinner on the quaint covered patio in this cottage-turned-restaurant.

Jettie Rae’s Oyster House | 143 Charlotte St. | Fully covered
Oysters and fresh seafood are best enjoyed from a table with a little fresh air — covered and cozy or letting the sunshine in.

Jargon | 715 Haywood Rd. | Fully covered
A covered and heated patio allows for outdoor dining no matter the season — perfectly paired with a selection from an award-winning wine list.

Rhubarb | 7 SW Pack Square | Partially covered
The covered patio or sidewalk seats under the shade of a large tree are the perfect atmosphere for elevated Appalachian cuisine.

RendezVous | 184 New Haw Creek Rd. | Fully covered
Tables on the extensive covered patio overlook the pétanque courts, so grab some French comfort food before you play a game.

Isa’s Bistro | 1 Battery Park Ave. | Partially covered
A classic little cafe table on the sidewalk patio might just transport you to Paris.

The Admiral | 400 Haywood Rd. | Uncovered
Dine on a delicious steak or pasta dish on the brick patio out front, illuminated with string lights.

RosaBees | 27 Foundy St., Ste. 20 | Partially covered
Take a seat on the patio under a pink umbrella to taste delicious Hawaiian-inspired fare for brunch or dinner — just don’t skip dessert.

Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian | 641 Merrimon Ave. + 1981 Hendersonville Rd. | Fully covered
Get cozy in a covered patio that protects from the elements at the Original Vinnie’s, or dine out in the sun at either location.

crowds at all day darling asheville outdoor patio

All Day Darling offers a little fresh air.

Photo by Jason B. James, via @alldaydarlingasheville

Rooftop views

Antidote | 151 Coxe Ave. | Partially covered
The vintage vibes of the indoor space are charming, but the two outdoor seating areas — a garden patio and the partially covered rooftop bar — might draw you out in the open air.

Capella on 9 | 10 Broadway St., 9th floor | Partially covered
Here you’ll find sweeping views of the city and the mountains, an aerial perspective of Pack Square Park, and tapas-style dining.

The Flat Iron Rooftop | 20 Battery Park Ave. | Uncovered
Soak up some sun with a craft cocktail and plates of small bites from the downstairs restaurant, Luminosa.

Hemingway’s Cuba | 5 Page Ave., 4th floor | Partially covered
With a westward sightline of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this is an enviable sunset spot + a location adjacent to some beautiful local architecture.

The Montford | 199 Haywood St., 8th floor | Partially covered
The contemporary spot for craft cocktails and small bites showcases beautiful mountain views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass + lots of open-air space.

two cocktails on the patio at pillar rooftop bar asheville nc

Raise a glass to rooftop views at Pillar.

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The Observatory Rooftop Bar + Lounge | 68 Patton Ave. | Uncovered
The top of The Restoration Hotel offers sunset views and Southern snacks like deviled eggs and pimento cheese.

Pillar Bar | 309 College St., 6th floor | Partially shaded
The Asheville skyline is a perfect backdrop for a bite + a sip from the comfort of a cushioned couch or chair.

The Social Lounge | 29 Broadway St. | Fully covered
The intimate, brick-lined rooftop bar offers views of the treetops and the downtown streets to complement your cocktails and dinner from Strada.

Soprana | 192 Haywood St., 7th Floor | Partially covered
See mountains for miles from this Italian eatery, which specializes in wood-fired pizzas and refreshing spritzes.

VISUALS Rooftop Bar | 40 Collier Ave. | Partially covered
Burial opened this spot atop Eulogy in the spring to showcase its natural wine program — snack on a tinned fish plate or charcuterie board while you sip on a wine flight.

Soprana rooftop restaurant, featuring a bar with maroon tile and wooden slats above.

Imagine relaxing on the patio with a spritz in hand.

Photo via Soprana

Low-key locations

12 Bones Smokehouse | 5 Foundy St., Ste. 10 + 2350 Hendersonville Rd. | Partially covered
Barbecue tastes better when you’re sitting at a picnic table, feeling the sunshine and fresh air.

All Day Darling | 102 Montford Ave. | Partially shaded
The historic Montford spot features tree-shaded spaces for your enjoyment of baked goods and coffee, seasonal fare, and signature cocktails.

Creekside Taphouse | 8 Beverly Rd. | Partially covered
The casual East Asheville spot has a massive outdoor patio with (you guessed it) a creek flowing out back. Pro tip: Always get an order of the smoked wings.

Early Girl Eatery West | 444 Haywood Rd. #101 | Fully covered
The little patio on Haywood protects you from the elements while you sample Southern fare.

Gan Shan West | 285 Haywood Rd. | Uncovered
The gravel patio out back is adorned with string lights, making it a perfect spot to enjoy handmade dumplings and Asian small plates.

Guajiro | 122 Riverside Dr. | Uncovered
Grab some delicious Cuban comfort food from the bright red truck and take it a few steps over to El Patio de Guajiro — the new dining space has a bar with beer, wine, bubbles, and cocktails.

Haywood Common | 507 Haywood Rd. | Partially covered
Grab a patio seat for comfort food or take a turn around the building for a table in the sun (where you can also order a beer from the adjacent spot, The Whale).

Laughing Seed Cafe | 40 Wall St. | Partially covered
Order vegetarian or vegan dishes from a patio spot under a ceiling of string lights or an orange-umbrella-covered table on the sidewalk.

Mountain Madre | 13 W. Walnut St. | Partially covered
There are a few covered seats out front, but the Mexican kitchen also has a colorful, hidden back patio for more private dining.

Pack’s Tavern | 20 S. Spruce St. | Partially covered
Enjoy lunch or dinner on the shaded patio adjacent to Pack Square Park. Bonus: Pack’s has some tasty drink specials each day of the week if you need to cool off.

Twisted Laurel | 130 College St., Asheville + 10A S. Main St., Weaverville | Partially shaded (Downtown), partially covered (Weaverville)
Downtown’s large front patio features sunshades to give a little relief from the heat, and the Weaverville location’s front and back patios are mostly covered for dining even mid-rainstorm.

patrons enjoying outdoor dining at hillman beer in asheville nc

Pull up a picnic table seat.

Photo by Christina Redman, via @hillmanbeer

Bars and breweries

Bottle Riot | 37 Paynes Way, #009 | Partially covered
Grab a glass or a bottle from the extensive wine list, then choose your seat on the covered porch or open-air patio.

Burial Beer Co. | 40 Collier Ave. + 10 Shady Oak Dr. | Partially covered
Both the South Slope Taproom and Forestry Camp include plenty of outdoor options, in the sunshine, shaded by trees or umbrellas, or under a covering.

Cellarest Beer Project | 395 Haywood Rd. | Partially covered
This open-air neighborhood brewery hosts Cassia every Friday-Sunday to serve up scrumptious Thai food — the menu changes each week, so you’re always in for a special treat.

French Broad River Brewery | 101 Fairview Rd. | Partially covered
Get yourself a slice from the attached French Broad River Pizza and take a seat in the sun or cozy up on the heated patio.

Hillman Beer | 25 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Partially shaded
Sit out back to hear the peaceful, flowing waters of Sweeten Creek, or do some Biltmore Village people-watching out front.

Salt Face Mule | 450 Weaverville Hwy. | Fully covered
The patio has a perfect view of the mini golf course — get invested in a game over your dinner and rinks.

Sweeten Creek Brewing | 1127 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Partially covered
Bear’s BBQ Smokehouse will provide the eats for you to enjoy on the covered patio or at a picnic table.

Terra Nova Beer Co. | 101 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville + 204 Whitson Ave., Swannanoa | Partially covered
The brewery’s South Slope location is the home of Mission Pizza’s wood-fired pies and fresh salads — the Swannanoa location is serving up crispy smash burgers from Loott House.

White Labs Brewing Co. | 172 S. Charlotte St. | Partially covered
A slice of pizza under an umbrella or at a patio table is somehow more tasty.

Outdoor dining in the sunshine at Mother South Slope

Let the sunshine (and the warmth) in.

Photo by @motheravl

Al fresco for cold weather

All Souls Pizza | 175 Clingman Ave. | Partially covered
Enjoy the recently opened covered + heated patio space or dine out in the sun while you nosh on specialty wood-fired pizzas.

Bargello | 7 Patton Ave. | Partially shaded + covered
Get in a little downtown people-watching from an elegant outdoor seat, take in some warmth from a raised fire pit, and get your fill of Italian and Mediterranean dishes.

The Bull and Beggar | 37 Paynes Way, #007 | Covered
Fine dining al fresco doesn’t have to end when the temperature drops — grab a patio seat under the heaters.

Leo’s House of Thirst | 1055 Haywood Rd. | Partially covered
Grab a glass + a few small plates, then choose a seat from a garden full of heater-adjacent tables, a covered back porch, or a spot around the roaring fire pit.

Mother | 244 Short Coxe Ave #110 | Uncovered
The South Slope spot lets you dine out in the sunshine but keeps the heaters on to make sure you’re toasty.

Sunny Point Cafe | 626 Haywood Rd. | Partially covered
The breakfast + lunch restaurant’s name is apt for the abundance of sunshine-enveloped seating (plus, lots of covered open-air tables too) — not to mention heaters and a heated patio.

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