North Georgia’s temperate climate means Atlantans can enjoy living life outdoors for most of the year. It also means Atlanta and its sprawling metropolitan area offer a robust outdoor dining scene with a lengthy patio season which often lasts from March until early December.
Eater compiled this handy guide to outdoor dining that includes everything from relaxing patios and al fresco dining destinations with the dog to takeout windows, food trucks, and where to grab picnic supplies and bottles of wine for picnicking around Atlanta.
Check back for updates throughout the spring and summer.
Perfect patio dining
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Relaxing Patios at Atlanta Restaurants
Rooftop Patios With Serious Views
Covered Patios at Atlanta Restaurants
Where to Lounge and Dine Poolside
Brilliant Beer Gardens to Visit in Atlanta
Atlanta Restaurants for Outdoor Fireside Dining
Dog-Friendly Patios in Atlanta
Takeout windows and food trucks
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Atlanta Takeout Windows to Grab Food While on the Go
Food Trucks and Food Truck Parks to Seek Out Around Atlanta
Picnic supplies
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Atlanta Restaurants and Markets for Picnic Provisions
Neighborhood and Locally Owned Markets Around Atlanta
Atlanta Restaurants Featuring a Drive-Thru Window
Ice cream and gelato
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Atlanta Shops for Ice Cream and Gelato
Where to Treat Yourself to Soft Serve Ice Cream
Road trip
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