Top Atlanta Restaurant PatiosWhen the weather is beautiful in Atlanta, diners flock to their favorite restaurant patio in droves, leaving the interior neglected and forlorn. Atlantans love to dine outdoors, so here is a selection of some of the more popular restaurant patios around town. While I've never been all that impressed with the food or service at Park Tavern, the awesome view of Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline, along with a good and reasonably priced beer selections are the real reasons locals flock here. Come on a beautiful weekend day or evening and you will find the large, roomy patio packed with patrons. There's even a separate area for pooches to mingle. The view is so good that when it rains, Park Tavern offers brews for just $1 to make up for the patio being closed. Again, no service awards are likely to be won here, but that's not what patrons come for. This Little Five Points fixture offers one of the better people-watching patios in town, facing the eclectic neighborhood's retail district. The food is a step above average bar fare, and the beer and cocktail offerings keep everyone happy. If you are looking for a place to hang out with friends on a gorgeous day, this is a good choice. Offering a Cajun-influenced menu that is washed down nicely with any of the colorful cocktails from the bar, the Midtown location of Front Page News offers a great patio amidst the restaurant and club scene on Crescent Avenue. Surrounded by high-rises and the hustle and bustle of Midtown's business district, you'll feel like your on a friend's patio with the casual and cozy vibe. If you are looking for a trendy scene, then Shout may be just what you are looking for. With multiple dining areas, the upper-level outdoor lounge and bar is one of Shout's most popular hangouts for trendsetters and local celebrities. If you have enough dough, you can even rent one of the private cabanas, complete with flat-screen televisions. If you can tear your eyes from the beautiful people, the view of the Midtown Atlanta skyline is spectacular.
If you are looking for a fine-dining experience with a great outdoor setting, Canoe is a terrific choice. Setting on the banks of the Chattahoochee, Canoe offers a beautiful, romantic setting for special occasion settings. The cuisine is just as amazing as the view, with plenty of classic dishes that are well-executed, along with an impressive wine list. This picturesque patio tucked into the Poncey-Highlands is a great spot for a lazy Sunday brunch with good company. The shady, spacious patio is a good spot to enjoy the eclectic menu and creative cocktail list. Enjoy fine Southern cuisine on this romantic patio in the Chastain Park area of Buckhead. Each season offers a different yet equally as gorgeous of a view. Another fun place to spend an afternoon or evening with good friends, Einstein's offers down-to-earth cuisine, a reasonably priced cocktail list, and a great view of Midtown Atlanta. You'll feel right at home, or maybe feel like you're at the home of a creative friend when you dine on the garden patio of this popular Decatur neighborhood restaurant. Seafood is the specialty of the house, but everything on the menu tastes good while wining and dining under the stars.
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