Warm Weather Outdoor Dining
Category: What’s New
With the weather warming up and Summer just around the corner, you probably want to sit outside for your lunch break or happy hour. We've created an entire list of downtown outdoor dining options to help you find a new favorite spot. Whether you're in the mood for burgers, tacos, or chicken, there's something for everyone.
Large Outdoor Dining Spaces
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202 Social House - 202 Market St SE
202 Social House has ample outdoor seating where you can watch shoppers at the Farmer's Market. Grab some signature wings, a burger, or a flatbread. They also serve cocktails mocktails. Their beer and wine selection is extensive, too.
Your dogs can come with you as long as they're leashed and well-behaved.
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Beamer's 25 - 357 Salem Ave SW
Named after Virginia Tech's retired football coach Frank Beamer, this restaurant offers American favorites like burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Brunch and drinks can also be enjoyed on the large outdoor patio.
You can bring your four-legged friend, just make sure they're on a leash.
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Billy's - 102 Market St
Did you know that Billy's has a (somewhat) hidden outdoor courtyard? That's right! Enjoy brunch, cocktails, and refined American dinner cuisine in an outdoor setting adjacent to the Taubman Museum of Art.
With an abundance of seating and drink options, there's something for everyone.
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Corned Beef & Co. - 107 Jefferson St
Downtown Roanoke's rooftop bar and restaurant is open for the season! Enjoy woodfired pizzas, sandwiches, and delicious cocktails under the strings of lights while overlooking Jefferson Street downtown. The outside space includes new deck furniture and an old Coca-Cola mural on one of the brick walls.
The rooftop has live music on Thursday nights from 8pm to 11pm.
Grab a drink and unwind!
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Food Fanatics Kitchen - 551 Marshall Ave SW
Down near the Cotton Mill Lofts is a restaurant serving rustic Italian cuisine. Food items include grilled meats and fish, Wood-Oven Pizzas with hand-tossed dough, and house-made pasta.
There is plenty of outdoor seating at the back of the restaurant, and some additional tables near the front door. The bright red umbrellas will keep the sun off your face while you enjoy your meal.
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The Hatch - 32 Market Sq SE
If you love chicken sandwiches and southern food done right, then look no further. The Hatch is a relatively new business that offers, you guessed it, chicken and some great sides like smashed potatoes.
The covered patio seating allows guests to have the experience of eating outside with coverage. The sides can be rolled up to let the breeze through. The string lights add to the vibe.
Visit their website
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Hotel Roanoke's The Pine Room - 110 Shenandoah Ave NE
The Pine Room's outdoor patios offer wonderful views of the Mill Mountain Star and the City Market Building. With string lights, umbrellas, cushions, and outdoor heaters, this space is the perfect spot to grab a drink or bite to eat.
The Pine Room is simple yet sophisticated and has both snacks and entrees.
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Jaybird Tavern - 120 Luck Ave SW
Pizza, Snacks & Cold Beverages— that's exactly what you'll find at Jaybird Tavern. Start with a snack like blistered shishitos or a long board. Next, move into their specialty: perfectly crispy, tavern style pizzas that are 13-ish inches. Wings, salads, and sandwiches are available if pizza isn't your thing. Don't forget the drinks! Happy Hour is Wednesday – Friday from 4pm – 7pm.
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Scrambled - 32 Market Sq SE
Who doesn't love breakfast? The only thing better than pancakes and eggs is having them outside on the patio. This year-round patio has heaters to keep you warm and sides that roll up to keep you cool.
Plus, the mimosas pair excellently with bacon.
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Tuco's Taqueria Garaje - 416 Salem Ave SW
Feast on savory tacos and margaritas on the patio this Summer at Tuco's. The restaurant serves tacos, burrito bowls, guacamole, and desserts. Drinks include specialty margaritas, cerveza (beer), wine, and cocktails. You can even stop by for weekend brunch. The patio awaits!
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Six and Sky Rooftop Grille - Center in the Square, 6th floor
Downtown's newest restaurant is serving up the best seafood, steaks, and spirits. In addition to amazing food, the views are astonishing. Whether you want a romantic, sit down dinner or cocktails with the girls, Six & Sky promises an unforgettable dining experience elevated to new heights.
Breweries with Outdoor Seating
Big Lick Brewing Company - 409 Salem Ave SW
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They have the largest outdoor area/beer garden in Downtown Roanoke featuring an outdoor stage for live music and numerous tables and benches for seating. Cornhole is always available. Plus, you can bring your furry friend along.
When it comes to food, pack your own or bring food from a nearby restaurant.
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Golden Cactus Brewing - 214 5th Street SW
Golden Cactus' vibrant and kid-friendly patio space includes picnic tables, a sand-box, space for cornhole, and a refurbished shipping container for lounging and selfies. FoodHut Rke is located on the patio and serves a variety of food, with a changing menu. The brewery and taproom are both pet friendly!
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Starr Hill Roanoke Pilot Brewery & Side Stage - 6 Old Whitmore Ave
They have an outdoor shaded patio open every day where pets are welcome. Once a month they extend their outdoor space for Can Garden Weekends featuring canned beer and live music.
Pimento cheese and chips can be purchased at the brewery. You can also pack a picnic or order delivery from your favorite place. Moe's is right next-door, too.
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Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery - 24 Campbell Ave SE
Their kitchen specializes in creating locally-sourced, beer-infused dishes designed to complement the season as well as what’s on tap.
They have a small outdoor dining space on the sidewalk that's perfect for couples to enjoy the warm weather. Pets are welcome, too.
Condensed Outdoor Dining
A lot of our restaurants have smaller, condensed outdoor dining spaces. Usually, they're located on the sidewalks against the buildings. Some have two or three tables while others have more. Check out your options below!
- Alejandro's Mexican Grill - 127 Campbell Ave SE
- Awful Arthur's Seafood Company - 108 Campbell Ave SE
- Benny Marconi's - 120 Campbell Ave E
- Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery - 303 S Jefferson St
- Cedars Lebanese Restaurant - 112 Campbell Ave SE
- Cello Coffee House & Cafe - 118 Campbell Ave SE
- Fork in the Market - 32 Market Sq
- Hibachi Guys - 106 Wall Street SE
- Inka Grill Latin Fusion - 611 S Jefferson St
- Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint - 210 B Market St
- Martin's Downtown - 413 First St
- Moe's Southwest Grill - 4 Old Whitmore Ave
- Sidecar - 411 1st Street SW
- Tacos Rojas - 32 Market Sq
- Thai Continental Cuisine - 106 Market St
- Well Hung Vineyard - 402 S Jefferson St
Now get outside and enjoy!
Mentioned in this Post
Alejandro's Mexican Grill
127 Campbell Ave SE
Awful Arthur's Seafood Company
108 Campbell Ave SE
Corned Beef & Company, Inc.
107 Jefferson St S
Martin's Downtown Bar and Grill
413 First St
Thai Continental Cuisine
106 Market St
Billy's
102 Market St
Benny Marconi's
120 Campbell Ave E
Beamer's 25
357 Salem Ave SW
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
210 B Market St
Cedars Lebanese Restaurant
112 Campbell Ave SE
Big Lick Brewing Co.
409 Salem Ave SW
Scrambled
32 Market Sq
The Pine Room Pub at the Hotel Roanoke
110 Shenandoah Ave
Tuco's Taqueria Garaje
416 Salem Ave SW
Starr Hill Roanoke Pilot Brewery & Side Stage
6 Old Whitmore Ave
202 Social House
202 Market St
Bernard's Gastropub & Eatery
303 S Jefferson St
Three Notch'd Brewing Co.
24 Campbell Ave
Food Fanatics Kitchen
551 Marshall Ave SW
Tacos Rojas
32 Market Square
Ají Fusion
611 S Jefferson St
Cello Coffee House & Cafe
118 Campbell Ave SE
Sidecar
411 1st Street SW
Golden Cactus Brewing
214 Fifth Street
Well Hung Vineyard
402 S Jefferson St
Hibachi Guys
106 Wall Street SE
The Hatch
32 Market Sq