When it’s nice outside, it’s totally normal to want to stay out and enjoy it. With patio seating, you can enjoy the fun and ease of restaurant dining without having to miss out on those perfect Saturdays. It’s the best of both worlds, creating a casual family-friendly option that embraces the beauty of our state’s more mild seasons. So here are some great patio seating options right here in Connecticut:
- Fresh Salt
Saybrook Point Inn, Marina & Spa/Facebook 2 Bridge Sreett, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Roy B./Yelp Part of the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa, this patio sits on the marina with a view of the Connecticut river. The restaurant serves up classic New England dishes and fresh, award-winning seafood. It’s a perfect place to stop on a summer’s day.
- Gelston House
Gelston House/Facebook 8 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
Gelston House/Facebook This longtime favorite is a staple of East Haddam and continues to attract new and old patrons alike with its vintage decor and fine dining options. It’s a popular spot for theatre-goers to stop before the show, but its patio also makes it perfect for an afternoon lunch spot.
- Lake View Restaurant
Lake View Restaurant and Bar/Yelp 50 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
Lake View Restaurant and Bar/Yelp You can sit right over the lake on this patio. For folks who want the view but prefer to be inside, they also have a glassed-in seating area. This is a fun and popular spot to snag some Italian food in a laid-back atmosphere.
- Millwright’s
Millwright’s/Facebook 77 West Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
Millwright’s/Facebook Not only is this locale waterfront, but there’s also a waterfall, making this one of the most naturally gorgeous patio options. The chefs here are all about farm fresh food and serving up plates with bold flavors. The former 17th-century mill is a foodie’s paradise.
- Monty’s River Grille
Great River Golf Club/Facebook 130 Coram Ln, Milford, CT 06461
Great River Golf Club/Facebook Inside the Great River Golf Club is a restaurant and bar with a great view of the scenic grounds. You don’t have to play golf to appreciate the food, either. This family-friendly spot serves up American cuisine in friendly and relaxed surroundings.
- Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill
Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill/Facebook 222 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill/Facebook This vintage house offers up both American and Italian fare on its seasonal outdoor patio. The pet-friendly bar is a great place for families, as the eclectic menu never disappoints. You will definitely want to stop by this summer.
- L’escale
L’escale restaurant/Facebook Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
L’escale restaurant/Facebook Part of the Delamar Hotel, this upscale restaurant is at the top of everyone’s list. Dine on the patio and you’ll quickly see why people can’t stop raving about it! The French cuisine experience is made all the better by its waterfront views.
- The White Hart
The White Hart/Facebook 15 Under Mountain Road, Salisbury, CT 06068
The White Hart/Facebook Few places encourage you to be outdoors as much as this hidden gem does. From the front porch to the guest rooms, there is seating everywhere! Immerse yourself in the grounds and enjoy the upmarket restaurant and cafe. It’s a remote escape that’s sure to impress.
- Mezzo Grille
Mezzo Grille/Facebook 106 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Mezzo Grille/Facebook This relaxed spot is perfect for Friday nights, as it often features live music. The patio is spacious and the extensive American menu means you’re guaranteed to find all your favorites. This one is perfect for hanging out with friends.
- Bernard’s
Bernard’s/Facebook 20 West Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Mr B./Yelp This country inn combines quaint charm with elegant high-end dining. Its patio seating is not just outside, it’s practically part of the garden. Enjoy delicious French fare as you sit amongst the flowers.
- Jesse Camilles Restaurant
Jesse Camilles Restaurant/Facebook 615 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Jesse Camilles Restaurant/Facebook You’ll find a great wine list at this riverfront destination. Located in the former Historic American Brass Country Club, their seasonal patio overlooks a golf course. Don’t leave without trying the pasta!
Want to (literally) take your love for patio seating to the next level? Check out Connecticut’s Rooftop Dining.
Saybrook Point Inn, Marina & Spa/Facebook
2 Bridge Sreett, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Roy B./Yelp
Part of the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa, this patio sits on the marina with a view of the Connecticut river. The restaurant serves up classic New England dishes and fresh, award-winning seafood. It’s a perfect place to stop on a summer’s day.
Gelston House/Facebook
8 Main Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
This longtime favorite is a staple of East Haddam and continues to attract new and old patrons alike with its vintage decor and fine dining options. It’s a popular spot for theatre-goers to stop before the show, but its patio also makes it perfect for an afternoon lunch spot.
Lake View Restaurant and Bar/Yelp
50 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
You can sit right over the lake on this patio. For folks who want the view but prefer to be inside, they also have a glassed-in seating area. This is a fun and popular spot to snag some Italian food in a laid-back atmosphere.
Millwright’s/Facebook
77 West Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
Not only is this locale waterfront, but there’s also a waterfall, making this one of the most naturally gorgeous patio options. The chefs here are all about farm fresh food and serving up plates with bold flavors. The former 17th-century mill is a foodie’s paradise.
Great River Golf Club/Facebook
130 Coram Ln, Milford, CT 06461
Great River Golf Club/Facebook
Inside the Great River Golf Club is a restaurant and bar with a great view of the scenic grounds. You don’t have to play golf to appreciate the food, either. This family-friendly spot serves up American cuisine in friendly and relaxed surroundings.
Lucky Lou’s Bar & Grill/Facebook
222 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
This vintage house offers up both American and Italian fare on its seasonal outdoor patio. The pet-friendly bar is a great place for families, as the eclectic menu never disappoints. You will definitely want to stop by this summer.
L’escale restaurant/Facebook
Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
Part of the Delamar Hotel, this upscale restaurant is at the top of everyone’s list. Dine on the patio and you’ll quickly see why people can’t stop raving about it! The French cuisine experience is made all the better by its waterfront views.
The White Hart/Facebook
15 Under Mountain Road, Salisbury, CT 06068
Few places encourage you to be outdoors as much as this hidden gem does. From the front porch to the guest rooms, there is seating everywhere! Immerse yourself in the grounds and enjoy the upmarket restaurant and cafe. It’s a remote escape that’s sure to impress.
Mezzo Grille/Facebook
106 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
This relaxed spot is perfect for Friday nights, as it often features live music. The patio is spacious and the extensive American menu means you’re guaranteed to find all your favorites. This one is perfect for hanging out with friends.
Bernard’s/Facebook
20 West Lane, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Mr B./Yelp
This country inn combines quaint charm with elegant high-end dining. Its patio seating is not just outside, it’s practically part of the garden. Enjoy delicious French fare as you sit amongst the flowers.
Jesse Camilles Restaurant/Facebook
615 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
You’ll find a great wine list at this riverfront destination. Located in the former Historic American Brass Country Club, their seasonal patio overlooks a golf course. Don’t leave without trying the pasta!
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