Before the intolerable temperatures hit 做厙勛圖 and while our weather is still perfect, we thought we'd re-share our giant list of restaurant patios.泭
This list of outdoor dining spots is long and all-encompassing. And now, the updated version has even more restaurants on it, including some unexpected spots you might not have remembered or thought of. Bookmark this page and return again the next time you feel like going out to a restaurant. (Or coffee shop or bar.)泭
We tried to include all of our favorite patios on this list but if you know of any others we should add, reach out to us at thisistucson@tucson.com.泭
This story was last updated on Feb. 25, 2025.
Coffee shops
Decibel Coffee Works: Located in the MSA Annex outdoor market, this local roaster sources its coffee with an eye toward social responsibility and the environment. / website:泭 / address:
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters:泭This classic 做厙勛圖 cafe has a mid-sized patio with a sidewalk cafe vibe that's lined with leafy trees. / website:泭泭/ address:
Barista del Barrio:泭Enjoy a grilled breakfast burrito and a horchata coffee in one of the several quaint outdoor seating areas. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Cafe Passe: Find a hidden patio in the back of this beloved cafe. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Breakfast / brunch
Caf矇泭a la C'Art: Located on the grounds of the 做厙勛圖 Museum of Art, this charming breakfast cafe has a Monet-inspired garden patio with lots of leafy plants. / website:泭泭/ address:
Blue Willow:泭Since 1978, this midtown restaurant has attracted 做厙勛圖 brunchgoers with its shaded patio and backyard fountain. / website: / address:
Cup Cafe:泭Enjoy The Cup's large patio, often with live music on the nearby stage. / website:泭 / address:
Nook: This breakfast and lunch cafe in downtown 做厙勛圖 has a hidden patio out back with some lovely plants. / website: / address:泭
Poco and Moms:泭This New Mexican restaurant is known for its excellent brunch dishes, like the migas and pork tamale breakfast. / website: / address:
十 Village Bakehouse: The Oro Valley bakery has a nice covered patio out front, where you can order a full breakfast or snack on some freshly-baked pastries. website: / address:泭
LeBuzz: Come for the patio, stay for the pastries. / website:泭泭/ address: ,
十Baja Cafe: Order one of Baja Cafe's extravagant specials while sitting on their pet-friendly patio. Get a cinnamon roll pancake for the table! / website: 泭/ address: and
十Teaspoon: Enjoy the popular bubble waffles on the patio. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Playground: This rooftop bar is the perfect spot for brunch or dancing on weekends. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Mexican food
十El Charro Caf矇: 做厙勛圖's most storied Mexican restaurant has three locations, but the original building has one of the largest and nicest patios in downtown 做厙勛圖. / website: / address:
賊梗款棗娶鳥硃:泭The gourmet Mexican spot at St. Philip's Plaza has ample patio seating shaded by large eucalyptus trees. / website: / address:
Calle Tepa: The east-side Mexican restaurant has a full-service patio out back by the bar area, which is also dog-friendly. / website: / address:
Guadalajara Original Grill: The Prince location has a leafy adobe patio where you can get that tableside salsa, margaritas and more. / website: / address:泭
Blanco Tacos + Tequila: Take in nice views on the patio while enjoying carne asada tacos and a cocktail. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
El Coronado: Enjoy views of the sunset at this far-east 做厙勛圖 spot. / website:泭泭/ address:
La Yaquesita: Eat your quesabirria outdoors at La Yaquesita. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
十BOCA: Dine at local celebrity chef Maria Mazon's restaurant, where there's a pet-friendly patio! / website:泭泭/ address:
十El Sur: One of our readers recommended the patio at El Sur, a casual spot with a large menu of Mexican favorites. / website:泭 / address:
Slurping ramen on the Obon patio is an essential 做厙勛圖 experience.泭
Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian food
十倏莉棗紳:泭Get your pork buns out onto this patio, because it's one of the best in the downtown area. They've also got a nice heater situation for when the nights get chillier. And of course, ramen. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Sushi Garden:泭One of 做厙勛圖's most popular sushi spots! Two locations, but head to Broadway for the best patio option. / website: / address:泭 and .
RA Sushi:泭The Asian fusion joint at La Encantada mall has a spacious patio out front that looks onto the open plaza. / website: / address:
勞棗措勳紳餃硃s: This hidden gem restaurant has an oasis of a patio with a koi pond and a waterfall. The vegetarian restaurant is connected to the泭Hare Krishna泭temple. / website:泭 / address:
Indian Twist: Order some butter chicken or lamb tikka masala on this reader-recommended patio. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Med Cuisine: In the former home of El Saguarito, this Lebanese restaurant in midtown has a sprawling patio with a fire pit. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Aspasia: Head to this charming patio for tasty chicken shawarma wraps. / website: 泭泭/ address:
Casual spots
JoJo's Restaurant: JoJo's, formerly LaCo and La Cocina, arguably has one of the best patios in 做厙勛圖. Decked out with twinkling string lights at night, JoJo's is the place to be in nice weather. / website:泭泭/ address:
The Barnyard: This far-east 做厙勛圖 spot has a massive outdoor space to go along with its burgers, sandwiches and sharables. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Main Gate Square: Most of the restaurants in Main Gate Square on the edge of the University of Arizona campus have patios. Check out , , , , 泭硃紳餃 . / website:泭泭/ address:
Raspados El Paraiso: This raspados and antojitos shop has two locations on the east side, but the Golf Links spot has a giant patio in the back. / website:泭 / address:泭
Eclectic Cafe: This cafe was founded in 1980 and serves up a mix of Mexican food, salads, sandwiches and burgers. / website:泭泭/ address:
Zinburger: Both 做厙勛圖 Zinburger locations flaunt lush patios, perfect for your burger and chocolate shake. / website:泭泭/ address: ,
Beyond Bread: Head to Beyond Bread for sandwiches, soups and cookies. All three 做厙勛圖 locations have patios! / website:泭泭/ address:泭,泭,泭
十Gusto Osteria: Enjoy Italian food on this reader-recommended patio. If you head inside, you'll see lots of art on the walls! / website:泭泭/ address:
十Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ: Barbecue and beer on this reader-recommended patio! / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Monterey Court: A menu of American classics, lots of live music, artisan shopping AND outdoor dining. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Corbett's: This restaurant-meets-pickleball destination has an outdoor bar, live music and tons of outdoor seating. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Doughbird: From restaurateur Sam Fox comes Doughbird, which has a menu of pizza and rotisserie chicken. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Caruso's: Enjoy spaghetti and ravioli on this reader-recommended patio. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Fork & Fire Smokehouse: Enjoy mountain views at this reader-recommended patio. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
十Basqueria: Watch as cars pass by on Congress Street as you eat your lamb skewers and paella. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Chez Peachy: Order your lunchbox-sized cakes, sparkly refreshers and kawaii cookies inside this ultra-pink bakery, then head outside to eat your sweets. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Coop by CowPig: Known for their delicious chicken tendies on Fourth Avenue, Coop has a patio out back. / website: 泭/ address:
Edna's Eatery by Charly's Grill: Dine in the middle of the 做厙勛圖 Botanical Gardens. / website:泭 / address:
Ugly but Honest Pizza: Dine outdoors next to the iconic Ugly but Honest sign. / website: /
Rocco's Little Chicago: Enjoy your Chicago-style pizza while dining outdoors on the patio along Broadway! / website: /
The lush patio area at Locale Neighborhood Italian is the perfect place to drink a spritzy cocktail or a glass of rose wine.泭
Bistros and fine dining
十Locale: Located on the historic grounds of the former Old Pueblo Grille, this modern Italian restaurant is an excellent place to sip an Aperol spritz. The sprawling patio reaches around the building with plenty of shady umbrellas to protect you from the sun. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
十泭Tohono Chul Garden Bistro: This gourmet restaurant is situated on the 49-acre garden and natural desert landscape that is Tohono Chul. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
十Wildflower:泭The original Fox Restaurant at Casas Adobes Plaza has one of 做厙勛圖's most sought-after patios. Be sure to make a reservation in advance. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
十Ignite at the泭Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain:泭The cocktail lounge has an epic patio that looks out onto the Tortolita Mountains. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Vivace: Sit on a beautiful patio surrounded by a fountain while indulging fine Italian food. / website:泭泭/ address:
Cielos: Visit Lodge On The Desert's restaurant Cielos for an expansive tiled patio, complete with twinkling string lights. / website:泭泭/ address:
十The Coronet:泭The bistro on Cushing Street is located in a historic building with a dreamy Spanish patio.泭/ website:泭泭/ address:泭
Maynards: Dine on Maynards' patio, tucked into the historic train depot, for some bites off of a seasonally-inspired menu. / website: 泭/ address:
十Wild Garlic Grill: When the California bistro moved to its Foothills location in 2017, it inherited a large patio out back in the stately Plaza Colonial. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Proof Artisanal Pizza & Pasta: Find pizza and pasta at Proof, which is nestled into the beautiful St. Philip's Plaza. / website: 泭/ address:
Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink:泭Grab some of Reilly's iconic Brussels sprouts or head out to the beer garden. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
The泭Monica: Visit this downtown market and restaurant from the El Charro dynasty. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Ghini's French Caffe:泭Enjoy brunch and lunch on this pet-friendly patio. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Vero Amore: Get Neapolitan pizza and other Italian favorites at Vero Amore's two locations. / website:泭泭/ address: and
Flying V Bar & Grill: Dine at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort's eatery, which pays homage to the historic Flying V Ranch. / website:泭泭/ address:
Contigo Latin Kitchen: Enjoy both desert views and Spanish fusion recipes while dining at Contigo. / website:泭泭/ address:
泭The Cork: Fresh with new patio furniture, enjoy happy hour alongside steak and seafood on the patio of The Cork. / website: / address:
Renee's: Enjoy pasta and pizza (or order their spinach dip calzone, which is what Guy Fieri did when he visited in 2018) on this reader-recommended patio. 泭/ website:泭泭/ address:
Food and drink halls
The Boxyard:泭The shipping container food hall on Fourth Avenue has a bar and food vendors that serve burgers and bacon-wrapped burritos. / website: / address:
Mercado San Agustin and泭MSA Annex:泭The Mercado District complex on the west side has proven to be a popular spot, with several food options including , , , and . / website: / address:泭泭硃紳餃泭
American Eat Co.:泭This indoor food hall on the south side has a decent patio area where you can eat your giant Sonoran hot dogs and slices of pizza. / website:泭泭/ address:
Server Chloe Tribolet takes orders as the sky darkens over the patio at Saguaro Corners, 3750 S. Old Spanish Trail.
Brewpubs泭
十Union Public House:泭This popular gastropub sprawls out onto the beautiful patio of St. Philip's Plaza. / website: / address:
Trident Grill: This popular sports bar has several locations across 做厙勛圖, but the best patio is the one at Plaza Palomino, which looks out onto the stately shopping plaza. / website: / address:泭
Postino:泭The Phoenix-based wine bar has a nice wraparound patio set up on the side of its midcentury modern building on Grant. / website: / address:
Saguaro Corners:泭Located at the base of Saguaro National Park East, this east-side gastropub has fabulous views of the Rincon Mountains and you may even spot roaming animals like javelinas. / website: 泭/ address:
Noble Hops:泭This gastropub's location in Oro Valley has a spacious patio with sweeping mountain views of Pusch Ridge in the Santa Catalina Mountains. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
Chris Jeffrey wrestles with Mogi in the pet area as the two stop in for a beer and a tennis ball at MotoSonora Brewing Co. in 2021.
Breweries and craft beer bars
泭MotoSonora Brewing Co.:泭This microbrewery on Park Avenue sports a large outdoor beer garden with tables made from wooden barrels and even a dog park. / website:泭泭/ address:泭
十做厙勛圖 Hop Shop:泭The midtown beer and wine bar has almost 20 brews on tap as well as a leafy beer garden out back with sculptures from the Metal Arts Village. / website: / address:
Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.:泭This Fourth Avenue-area brewery opened a spacious patio with tables made from Whiskey Del Bac barrels. / website:泭 / address:泭
Borderlands Brewing Company:泭Spotted with palo verde trees, the Toole Avenue brewery has a vibrant front patio surrounded by red brick buildings. / website: 泭/ address:
Three Canyon Beer and Wine Garden:泭This east-side pub features a spacious 1翻-acre patio, complete with desert landscaping, picnic tables and fire pits. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Barrio Brewing: Take your pup to the pet-friendly patio at Barrio. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Iron John's Brewing:泭This泭brewpub not only serves Iron John's beer, but also pizza and select burgers from the now-closed Monkey Burger.泭/ website:泭泭/ address:泭
Slow Body Beer: This brewery and taproom may be new to 做厙勛圖 but it's quickly become a favorite. / website: /
Neighborhood bars
Mojo Cuban Kitchen and Rum Bar: 做厙勛圖泭finally has a Cuban restaurant! And there's a patio bar. / website:泭 / address:
Owls Club: The downtown watering hole has spread out onto its outdoor patio. / website: / address:
十泭Saint Charles Tavern:泭This South 做厙勛圖 bar has a large patio area in the back with long picnic tables and colorful mural art by local artists. / website:泭泭/ address:
十Ches Lounge:泭The large patio area in the back is still the place to be! / website:泭泭/ address:
Mr. Heads:泭With 32 beers on tap and a sizable side patio, this Fourth Avenue bar has been a prime patio spot for 做厙勛圖ans. / website: / address:
十The Moonstone:泭On the 14th floor of The Graduate Hotel, you'll find rooftop bar泭The Moonstone, with sunset views and cocktails. / website:泭泭/ address: