Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 30+ Asheville patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade or coverage level we’ve included for each of these locations.
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.
All Day Darling offers a little fresh air.
Photo by Jason B. James, via @alldaydarlingasheville
Finer fare
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.
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.
Raise a glass to rooftop views at Pillar.
Photo by AVLtoday
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.
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.
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
.
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.
Chai Pani
| 22 Battery Park Ave. | Partially shaded
The bright yellow umbrellas on Battery Park Avenue can save you from too much sunshine while you people-watch and dine on Indian street food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.