The Atlanta Al Fresco Heatmap: Where to Eat Outside NOW

by Laura Scholz Apr 23, 2015, 10:12am EDT

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by Laura Scholz Apr 23, 2015, 10:12am EDT

Spring in Atlanta means the rush is on to find the closest patio. Check out our guide to some of the best in the city, from neighborhood favorites to fine dining destinations.

Anis Cafe & Bistro

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Can't afford to vacation in Provence? You could do worse than dinner al fresco at Anis, especially when enjoying a bottle of wine from their extensive, French-focused list. [Photo]

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2974 Grandview Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

(404) 233-9889

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Barcelona Wine Bar

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The Barcelona patio gets so rowdy the restaurant had to discontinue its half-priced wine bottles on Sunday, but it's still worth a regular visit. [Photo]

240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 589-1010

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Bartaco

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Bartaco's open walls, crisp white and blue decor, and tropical drinks will transport you immediately to the Mexican coast. [Photo]

969 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 607-8226

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Canoe

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Views of the Chattahoochee sweeten the food at this Buckhead mainstay. [Photo]

4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

(770) 432-2663

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Common Quarter

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Wine tastings and Big Green Egg demos are just a few of the options on this expansive OTP patio. [Photo]

1205 Johnson Ferry Dr., Marietta, GA 30068

(678) 809-4040

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Corner Tavern

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The Little Five Points outpost is back in business after post-fire renovations, and now there's a rooftop patio with expansive views. [Photo: Christopher T. Martin]

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1174 Euclid, Atlanta, GA

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Cypress Street Pint & Plate

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From Beer Geek Tuesdays to half off bottles of wine on Thursdays to weekend brunch, there's always a reason to imbibe on the Cypress patio. [Photo]

817 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 815-9243

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Empire State South

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Whether you prefer a boozy lunch, leisurely Sunday brunch, or a post-work round of bocce, Empire State South patio has a table and drink waiting for you. [Photo]

999 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 541-1105

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Holy Taco

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Tacos, margaritas, and East Atlanta scenery. Get them all at Holy Taco. [Photo]

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1314 Glenwood Ave SE, East Atlanta, GA 30316

(404) 230-6177

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JCT Kitchen & Bar

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Watch Westside sunsets and enjoy live music and an even livelier crowd in JCT's airy bar, located on the restaurant's roof. [Photo]

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 355-2252

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King + Duke

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Pretty people. Chef EJ Hodgkinson's hearth-driven food. Killer cocktails. All made better by the light-filled patio that overlooks Peachtree Street. [Photo]

3060 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

(404) 477-3500

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Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

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Ladybird's BeltLine-facing patio is perfect for people-watching, snacking on the restaurant's campfire cuisine, and indulging in your beverage of choice year-round. [Photo: Matthew Wong]

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Leon's Full Service

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Get here early to grab a seat on this popular Decatur patio. Split pub frites and other snacks with your friends over a pint of local draft beer or one of the seasonal cocktails. [Photo]

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 687-0500

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Midway Pub

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This East Atlanta institution opens early and closes late, with plenty of local beers, snacks, and TVs to make you want to pull up a chair on the patio at 11 a.m. and not leave until the wee hours of the morning. [Photo]

552 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

(404) 584-0335

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No. 246

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Less celebrated than its Decatur neighbors, the 246 patio has ping pong tables — because what's more fun than a friendly game after a glass of wine or three? [Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee]