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22 Atlanta Restaurants for Fireside Dining Outdoors

Cozy up by an outdoor fireplace or fire pit at one of these restaurants on a chilly ATL evening

by Lia Picard and Eater Staff Updated
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by Lia Picard and Eater Staff Updated
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With the weather cooling down and restaurants across Atlanta continuing to expand outside seating options, people are seeking patios in which to dine and drink by the warmth of an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Here are a few restaurants around Atlanta for outdoor fireside dining when the temperature drops.

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Paces & Vine Restaurant

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The approachable, high-end restaurant found in Vinings has a 40-seat patio, too. Grab a seat by the outdoor fireplace to make the most of a beautiful evening.

4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30339
(404) 205-8255
(404) 205-8255

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Bold Monk Brewing Co.

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The sprawling Underwood Hills brewpub features a beer garden, which has become the place to dine and drink on a pleasant day. It’s surrounded by mature shade trees and comes complete with fire pits for cool evenings in the A.

1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 390-3288
(404) 390-3288

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Monday Night Garage

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Most breweries around Atlanta these days feature fire pits as part of the outdoor seating arrangements, this includes both locations of Monday Night Brewing in Berkeley Park and West End at the Garage. If headed to the Garage, grab a seat around a fire pit out front with a beer. Then, order one of the Neapolitan-style pizzas from the brewery with dough made using a sourdough blend of wild yeast strains captured in the coolship (koelchip).

933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 352-7703
(404) 352-7703

Nick’s Westside

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There’s a great open-air patio at this neighborhood hangout on Brady Avenue and a sunroom featuring a lovely fireplace to hang out by while enjoying a meal and drinks. The windows open to the outside when the weather is warm.

956 Brady Ave NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318
(770) 838-3502
(770) 838-3502

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Marcel

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Head out the back door of Ford Fry’s swanky Westside Provisions District steakhouse and find a patio area with a large stone fireplace overlooking the train tracks. Grab dinner and wine out there. However, Marcel offers a cigar program, so smokers may indulge nearby.

1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 665-4555
(404) 665-4555

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The Chastain - New American Bistro

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Former Atlas chef Christopher Grossman opened his all-day neighborhood restaurant the Chastain in the former Horseradish Grill space in 2019. The outdoor seating arrangements at this restaurant are hard to beat, and offer everything from a casual conversation area by the stone fire pit to seating under an old oak tree. After dinner, take a stroll in the restaurant’s vegetable and herb garden beside the dining room.

4320 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 257-6416
(404) 257-6416

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Das BBQ

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The second location of northwest Atlanta barbecue joint Das BBQ opened on Memorial Drive in Grant Park in 2021 and includes 110 seats between two covered patios and benches surrounding a fire pit near the outdoor stage.

350 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 850-7373
(404) 850-7373

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Kyma

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The Greek restaurant in Buckhead includes an intimate table for two in front of a gleaming white fireplace on its all-weather patio. Just ask for the “fireplace table” when making reservations.

3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-0702
(404) 262-0702

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Grana

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Chef Pasquale “Pat” Pascarella of the White Bull in Decatur opened his Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant Grana in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood right before the start of the pandemic in 2020. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, meatball selections, and Pascarella’s handmade pastas paired with classic cocktails, Italian wines, and beer. Head up to the rooftop patio overlooking Piedmont for dinner and drinks, and keep warm by the fire pits on chilly evenings. Check out the outdoor patio at the White Bull in Decatur, which also features two fire pits.

1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 231-9000
(404) 231-9000

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Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

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Located right off the Eastside Beltline trail, Ladybird now includes an expansive outdoor seating area with a camper bar for al fresco drinking and fire pits to warm up by on chilly nights in Atlanta.

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 458-6838
(404) 458-6838

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The Mill Kitchen and Bar

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Although it sits along a busy thoroughfare, the patio at Roswell’s the Mill is still inviting. It features a large stone wood-burning fireplace with plenty of lounge seating surrounding it. The fireplace is best enjoyed with a smoked old fashioned. It’s a blend of rye whiskey, angostura, orange bitters, simple syrup, and black cherry served in a smoked glass.

590 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 817-9345
(770) 817-9345

Kevin Rathbun Steak

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The interior of Kevin Rathbun Steak may be lodge-like, but outside is laid-back and sits along the Eastside BeltLine. Warm up by the fireplace or under one of the heaters before, during, or after a meal here.

154 Krog St NE #200, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 524-5600
(404) 524-5600

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TWO urban licks

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Hop off of the Eastside BeltLine and on to Two Urban Licks’ outdoor patio where there are plenty of fire pits to warm up next to on chilly evenings while snacking on salmon chips al fresco.

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 522-4622
(404) 522-4622

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Osteria Mattone

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Found in the heart of downtown Roswell, the Italian restaurant’s cozy interior is paralleled on the patio by a large, round stone fire pit. Grab a seat under the heated pergola and enjoy Italian classics like the spaghetti alla carbonara with a glass of Italian red.

1095 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 878-3378
(678) 878-3378

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VIN25

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Vin 25 is a wine bar located in downtown Roswell, just off of Canton Street. Take advantage of the ample seating outside on the patio with its cozy fire pits and enjoy a light meal while imbibing in wine al fresco on a cool evening.

25 Plum Tree St, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 628-0411
(770) 628-0411

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Ecco Buckhead

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Even though it’s off the main drag — Peachtree Road — it’s easy to feel slightly secluded while on the Ecco-Buckhead patio. The open-air space features a large outdoor fireplace, making it an ideal spot to dine on Italian-Spanish fare when it gets cooler.

3586 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 347-9558
(404) 347-9558

Barcelona Wine Bar

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Head to Barcelona Wine Bar in Inman Park and warm up by the fire with tapas. The patio is cozy thanks to a fire pit, which makes it an ideal spot to order a few plates. Menu standouts include the patatas bravas and albondigas in spicy tomato sauce.

240 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 589-1010
(404) 589-1010

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El Tesoro

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This popular Edgewood neighborhood Mexican taqueria upped its patio game during the pandemic and now features plenty of outdoor seating options throughout the property, including some with fire pits and other cozy conversation areas. It’s become a real gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. 

1374 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
(470) 440-5502
(470) 440-5502

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Arnette's Chop Shop

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Head to the second story of the swanky Brookhaven steakhouse and cozy up by the lanai fire pits. There are three fire pits with plenty of chairs to gather around each. For extra warmth, sip on the Port Old Fashioned while chowing down on a filet mignon. 

2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319
(404) 969-0701
(404) 969-0701

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The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant

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Sitting on the patio of 57th Fighter is pretty cool (especially if folks are with kids.) Watch the planes land and take off at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport while relaxing by the outdoor fire pit with food and drinks here. 

3829 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 234-0057
(770) 234-0057

Bluetop

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Located in the heart of Chamblee, this counter-service restaurant is casual and offers barbecue classics as well as other American eats, like blue crab dip and burgers. The expanded outdoor spaces here now offer more covered seating, four fire pits, and a bocce ball court.

5362 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
(678) 620-3490
(678) 620-3490

Brick Store Pub

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This longtime downtown Decatur beer pub offers a lengthy, rotating list of local, Belgian, and hard-to-find beers on its menu and on its more than two dozens taps. Not to mention, the kitchen serves an excellent pub food menu for lunch and dinner. In 2020, the pub created a secluded beer garden out back, complete with a fire pit, an outdoor bar, its own beer list, snacks, and plenty of shady spots for the dogs.

125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 687-0990
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Paces & Vine Restaurant

4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30339

The approachable, high-end restaurant found in Vinings has a 40-seat patio, too. Grab a seat by the outdoor fireplace to make the most of a beautiful evening.

4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30339
(404) 205-8255
(404) 205-8255

Bold Monk Brewing Co.

1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318

The sprawling Underwood Hills brewpub features a beer garden, which has become the place to dine and drink on a pleasant day. It’s surrounded by mature shade trees and comes complete with fire pits for cool evenings in the A.

1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 390-3288
(404) 390-3288

Monday Night Garage

933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Most breweries around Atlanta these days feature fire pits as part of the outdoor seating arrangements, this includes both locations of Monday Night Brewing in Berkeley Park and West End at the Garage. If headed to the Garage, grab a seat around a fire pit out front with a beer. Then, order one of the Neapolitan-style pizzas from the brewery with dough made using a sourdough blend of wild yeast strains captured in the coolship (koelchip).

933 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 352-7703
(404) 352-7703

Nick’s Westside

956 Brady Ave NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318

There’s a great open-air patio at this neighborhood hangout on Brady Avenue and a sunroom featuring a lovely fireplace to hang out by while enjoying a meal and drinks. The windows open to the outside when the weather is warm.

956 Brady Ave NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318
(770) 838-3502
(770) 838-3502

Marcel

1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

Head out the back door of Ford Fry’s swanky Westside Provisions District steakhouse and find a patio area with a large stone fireplace overlooking the train tracks. Grab dinner and wine out there. However, Marcel offers a cigar program, so smokers may indulge nearby.

1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 665-4555
(404) 665-4555

The Chastain - New American Bistro

4320 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30342

Former Atlas chef Christopher Grossman opened his all-day neighborhood restaurant the Chastain in the former Horseradish Grill space in 2019. The outdoor seating arrangements at this restaurant are hard to beat, and offer everything from a casual conversation area by the stone fire pit to seating under an old oak tree. After dinner, take a stroll in the restaurant’s vegetable and herb garden beside the dining room.

4320 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 257-6416
(404) 257-6416

Das BBQ

350 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

The second location of northwest Atlanta barbecue joint Das BBQ opened on Memorial Drive in Grant Park in 2021 and includes 110 seats between two covered patios and benches surrounding a fire pit near the outdoor stage.

350 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 850-7373
(404) 850-7373

Kyma

3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Greek restaurant in Buckhead includes an intimate table for two in front of a gleaming white fireplace on its all-weather patio. Just ask for the “fireplace table” when making reservations.

3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-0702
(404) 262-0702

Grana

1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Chef Pasquale “Pat” Pascarella of the White Bull in Decatur opened his Neapolitan pizzeria and Italian restaurant Grana in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood right before the start of the pandemic in 2020. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, meatball selections, and Pascarella’s handmade pastas paired with classic cocktails, Italian wines, and beer. Head up to the rooftop patio overlooking Piedmont for dinner and drinks, and keep warm by the fire pits on chilly evenings. Check out the outdoor patio at the White Bull in Decatur, which also features two fire pits.

1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 231-9000
(404) 231-9000

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Located right off the Eastside Beltline trail, Ladybird now includes an expansive outdoor seating area with a camper bar for al fresco drinking and fire pits to warm up by on chilly nights in Atlanta.

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 458-6838
(404) 458-6838

The Mill Kitchen and Bar

590 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075

Although it sits along a busy thoroughfare, the patio at Roswell’s the Mill is still inviting. It features a large stone wood-burning fireplace with plenty of lounge seating surrounding it. The fireplace is best enjoyed with a smoked old fashioned. It’s a blend of rye whiskey, angostura, orange bitters, simple syrup, and black cherry served in a smoked glass.

590 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 817-9345
(770) 817-9345

Kevin Rathbun Steak

154 Krog St NE #200, Atlanta, GA 30307

The interior of Kevin Rathbun Steak may be lodge-like, but outside is laid-back and sits along the Eastside BeltLine. Warm up by the fireplace or under one of the heaters before, during, or after a meal here.

154 Krog St NE #200, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 524-5600
(404) 524-5600

TWO urban licks

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Hop off of the Eastside BeltLine and on to Two Urban Licks’ outdoor patio where there are plenty of fire pits to warm up next to on chilly evenings while snacking on salmon chips al fresco.

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 522-4622
(404) 522-4622

Osteria Mattone

1095 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075

Found in the heart of downtown Roswell, the Italian restaurant’s cozy interior is paralleled on the patio by a large, round stone fire pit. Grab a seat under the heated pergola and enjoy Italian classics like the spaghetti alla carbonara with a glass of Italian red.

1095 Canton St, Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 878-3378
(678) 878-3378

VIN25

25 Plum Tree St, Roswell, GA 30075

Vin 25 is a wine bar located in downtown Roswell, just off of Canton Street. Take advantage of the ample seating outside on the patio with its cozy fire pits and enjoy a light meal while imbibing in wine al fresco on a cool evening.

25 Plum Tree St, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 628-0411
(770) 628-0411

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Ecco Buckhead

3586 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Even though it’s off the main drag — Peachtree Road — it’s easy to feel slightly secluded while on the Ecco-Buckhead patio. The open-air space features a large outdoor fireplace, making it an ideal spot to dine on Italian-Spanish fare when it gets cooler.

3586 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 347-9558
(404) 347-9558

Barcelona Wine Bar

240 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

Head to Barcelona Wine Bar in Inman Park and warm up by the fire with tapas. The patio is cozy thanks to a fire pit, which makes it an ideal spot to order a few plates. Menu standouts include the patatas bravas and albondigas in spicy tomato sauce.

240 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 589-1010
(404) 589-1010

El Tesoro

1374 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

This popular Edgewood neighborhood Mexican taqueria upped its patio game during the pandemic and now features plenty of outdoor seating options throughout the property, including some with fire pits and other cozy conversation areas. It’s become a real gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. 

1374 Arkwright Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
(470) 440-5502
(470) 440-5502

Arnette's Chop Shop

2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319

Head to the second story of the swanky Brookhaven steakhouse and cozy up by the lanai fire pits. There are three fire pits with plenty of chairs to gather around each. For extra warmth, sip on the Port Old Fashioned while chowing down on a filet mignon. 

2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319
(404) 969-0701
(404) 969-0701

The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant

3829 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341

Sitting on the patio of 57th Fighter is pretty cool (especially if folks are with kids.) Watch the planes land and take off at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport while relaxing by the outdoor fire pit with food and drinks here. 

3829 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 234-0057
(770) 234-0057

Bluetop

5362 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341

Located in the heart of Chamblee, this counter-service restaurant is casual and offers barbecue classics as well as other American eats, like blue crab dip and burgers. The expanded outdoor spaces here now offer more covered seating, four fire pits, and a bocce ball court.

5362 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
(678) 620-3490
(678) 620-3490

Brick Store Pub

125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

This longtime downtown Decatur beer pub offers a lengthy, rotating list of local, Belgian, and hard-to-find beers on its menu and on its more than two dozens taps. Not to mention, the kitchen serves an excellent pub food menu for lunch and dinner. In 2020, the pub created a secluded beer garden out back, complete with a fire pit, an outdoor bar, its own beer list, snacks, and plenty of shady spots for the dogs.

125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 687-0990
(404) 687-0990

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