Because al fresco dining is the best kind of dining.
Many people just want to be outdoors as much as possible. And that's precisely why we've come up with this list of Louisville restaurants that offer amazing outdoor patio settings. Bon appetit! Got one to add? Email [email protected].
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2244 Frankfort Ave
Fork & Barrel's reputation as one of Louisville's premier gathering places and brunch locales is well-deserved. Here you'll find delicious food & beverages in an atmosphere of quintessential Southern hospitality. Hit their spacious outdoor patio for a relaxing meal with friends and family.
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2319 Frankfort Ave
At the Irish Rover, the food is authentic, the Guinness is shipped from Dublin, and the owners are as Irish as it gets. The location is a 170-year-old building that began as a saloon. Oh, and there's a great little outdoor patio that makes the drinks even better, right?
photo via facebook / river house
3015 River Rd.
River House offers a beautiful view of the river via their patio and offers extravagant cocktails, a very extensive wine list, and gourmet meals to those choosing to dine. It's a luxurious option and a great way to treat yourself and friends to a gorgeous view and a very accommodating staff that will take extreme COVID-19 precautions.
photo via facebook / Captain's Quarters
5700 Captain's Quarters Rd.
Scenic outdoor seating with views of big trees, boats and the river. This is a great choice for an evening out as they offer live music on weekends and mouth-watering entrees such as grilled verlasso salmon and a variety of different sandwiches.
photo via facebook / seviche
1538 Bardstown Rd.
Seviche is an upscale restaurant with Latin-American inspired gourmet dishes that will send your tastebuds to heaven. They offer a large wine and bourbon list, sophisticated decor, and a spaced-out patio for outdoor seating options.
photo via facebook / 80/20 At Kaelin's
1801 Newburg Rd.
Casual family-run burger joint that has been in business around 90 years, so it must be good! Along with burgers, they also offer homemade fried chicken, sandwiches, and also have a malt-shoppe cart on their outdoor patio.
photo via instagram / chik'n & mi
1765 Mellwood Ave.
Stunning front patio surrounded by trees and shade. Chik'n & Mi uses local ingredients in their cocktails and also serves craft beer. Famous for Asian-inspired fried chicken as well as ramen.
photo via facebook / monnik beer co.
1036 E. Burnett Ave.
Enjoy Monnik's tap list of beers brewed right where you're drinking them! They have an extensive beer list with something for everyone as well as a great, casual pub atmosphere. Along with that, their menu offers bar food for customers and all of their meat is sustainably raised.
photo via facebook / ramsi's cafe on the world
1293 Bardstown Rd.
This cafe has breathtaking Mediterranean decor and a patio covered in vines, gorgeous plants, and fountains. Features a menu that is 30% vegan and 50% vegetarian, all made with fresh, ethical ingredients that come together to result in "global comfort food."
photo via facebook / varanese
2106 Frankfort Ave.
Contemporary cuisine cooked with local, organic ingredients. Varanese hosts live music on their patios during on some nights... best enjoyed with their bourbon flights! Check out award-winning Chef Varanese's delicious food at his upscale, yet casual restaurant.
