Look outside, Washington. It’s outdoor dining season at long last. No matter what part of the state you call home, you’re about to be treated to a beautiful summer, and the time is right to get outside and enjoy the weather the way nature intended… from a restaurant patio while enjoying a meal and a beverage.
We’ve got plenty of restaurants with beautiful patios scattered across the state. Here’s a list of 14 great options to get you started.
- Westward, 2501 N Northlake Way, Seattle
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Autumn L / Yelp This gem sits right on Lake Union, and the waterfront patio is absolutely amazing. It’s easy to rack up a high food and beverage bill here, but the ambiance on a warm summer’s day makes it all worth it.
- Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub, 116 S 1st St., La Conner
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Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub Facebook Add “Happy hour on the shore of the Swinomish Channel” to your summer bucket list, then head to La Conner and grab a table on this patio, stat. The food and the views here are wonderful.
- No-Li Brewhouse, 1003 E Trent Ave., Ste 170, Spokane
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Pour G / Yelp Epic doesn’t even begin to describe the outdoor dining options at No-Li, which serves some of the tastiest “pub grub” in town to pair with their brew.
- LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen, 606 Columbia Point Dr., Richland
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LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen Facebook It’s tough to top the views from LU LU on a warm and sunny day. It’s easy to see why Richland locals get excited for summer.
- Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, 125 W Alder St., Walla Walla
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Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen Facebook The food at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is so good, it doesn’t matter where you eat it. But if you manage to snag one of the limited tables on the patio on a warm evening, you’ll have the dining experience of a lifetime.
- Boathouse 19, 9001 S 19th St., Tacoma
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Boathouse 19 Facebook For casual dockside dining, Boathouse 19 hits the spot. Enjoy a burger and a beer with a perfect view of the Puget Sound.
- Marination Ma Kai, 1660 Harbor Ave. SW, Seattle
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Kan C / Yelp The patio here stays perpetually packed, and for good reason. With tasty affordably food, an outdoor bar and sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, it’s tough to resist on a warm day.
- Web Locker Restaurant, 734 Coho Way, Bellingham
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Tara A / Yelp Not many people think of this casual breakfast and lunch spot as an outdoor dining option. But even though the patio is small, the views of the harbor are great, as are the fish and chips.
- Nourish Sequim, 101 Provence View Lane
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Nourish Sequim Every part of this property is beautiful, but nothing tops savoring a perfectly prepared meal from their illuminated patio.
- Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar, 9211 E Montgomery Ave., Spokane Valley
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Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar Facebook The charming little patio is the perfect place to enjoy the food and wine at this bistro, which happen to be exceptional. Try the Prawns and Purses paired with a Pinot Noir.
- Tin Lilly, 229 E Woodin Ave., Chelan
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Tin Lilly Facebook Enjoy brunch and mimosas - or dinner with a hand-muddled margarita - at this scrumptious new eatery in Chelan.
- Michael’s on the Lake, 910 W Broadway Ave., Moses Lake
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Gary W / Yelp We can neither confirm nor deny that the delicious food served at Michael’s tastes even better from the lakeside deck.
- Vista Lago, 7 Lake Shore Plz., Kirkland
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Sid W / Yelp People in Kirkland tend to flock toward the waterfront dining spots, which are wonderful… but for a delicious pizza enjoyed on a patio that sometimes remains uncrowded, this is the place to be.
- The Harbour Public House, 231 Parfitt Way SW, Bainbridge Island
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Libby P / Yelp Bainbridge Island is such an incredible summer getaway destination, especially if you have a meal on this harborside patio.
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Autumn L / Yelp
This gem sits right on Lake Union, and the waterfront patio is absolutely amazing. It’s easy to rack up a high food and beverage bill here, but the ambiance on a warm summer’s day makes it all worth it.
Food Physicist D. / Yelp
Nell Thorn Restaurant & Pub Facebook
Add “Happy hour on the shore of the Swinomish Channel” to your summer bucket list, then head to La Conner and grab a table on this patio, stat. The food and the views here are wonderful.
No-Li Brewhouse / Yelp
Pour G / Yelp
Epic doesn’t even begin to describe the outdoor dining options at No-Li, which serves some of the tastiest “pub grub” in town to pair with their brew.
LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen Facebook
It’s tough to top the views from LU LU on a warm and sunny day. It’s easy to see why Richland locals get excited for summer.
Patty S / Yelp
Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen Facebook
The food at Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen is so good, it doesn’t matter where you eat it. But if you manage to snag one of the limited tables on the patio on a warm evening, you’ll have the dining experience of a lifetime.
Mark V / Yelp
Boathouse 19 Facebook
For casual dockside dining, Boathouse 19 hits the spot. Enjoy a burger and a beer with a perfect view of the Puget Sound.
Cynthia M / Yelp
Kan C / Yelp
The patio here stays perpetually packed, and for good reason. With tasty affordably food, an outdoor bar and sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, it’s tough to resist on a warm day.
Donna K / Yelp
Tara A / Yelp
Not many people think of this casual breakfast and lunch spot as an outdoor dining option. But even though the patio is small, the views of the harbor are great, as are the fish and chips.
Danna C / Yelp
Nourish Sequim
Every part of this property is beautiful, but nothing tops savoring a perfectly prepared meal from their illuminated patio.
Ambrosia Bistro and Wine Bar Facebook
The charming little patio is the perfect place to enjoy the food and wine at this bistro, which happen to be exceptional. Try the Prawns and Purses paired with a Pinot Noir.
Tin Lilly Facebook
Enjoy brunch and mimosas - or dinner with a hand-muddled margarita - at this scrumptious new eatery in Chelan.
Ally K / Yelp
Gary W / Yelp
We can neither confirm nor deny that the delicious food served at Michael’s tastes even better from the lakeside deck.
Pierce J / Yelp
Sid W / Yelp
People in Kirkland tend to flock toward the waterfront dining spots, which are wonderful… but for a delicious pizza enjoyed on a patio that sometimes remains uncrowded, this is the place to be.
William J / Yelp
Libby P / Yelp
Bainbridge Island is such an incredible summer getaway destination, especially if you have a meal on this harborside patio.
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