Best Places to Dine Outside This Fall

Take advantage of Atlanta’s beautiful fall weather in one of our many restaurants serving up patio views. Whether you’re looking for a local brunch spot, a late lunch or dinner with lingering cocktails, you’ll want to hit this list for the best places to eat outside in Atlanta.

BY LIESL MERKEL

Juniper Cafe

This modern Vietnamese cafe and bakery in the Westside neighborhood serves breakfast, lunch and all-day Sunday brunch. Try the Bakery Cafe for morning tea or coffee drinks or the restaurant, which, later in the day, features Vietnamese specialties like pho, banh mis and coconut shaved ice. www.juniper-cafe.com Rina

Discover the patio at Rina, channeling Tel Aviv beach vibes with a unique spin on Israeli street food. Located on the Eastside Trail of Atlanta BeltLine, Rina serves colorful mezze, house-made hummus, sizzling skewers and the intriguing Turkish coffee shake. www.rinakitchen.com

City Winery

Sure, Atlanta’s only urban winery hosts a sensational lineup of live acts, but City Winery’s patio is a prime location for enjoying wine made right on the premises. This upbeat Ponce City Market spot offers interesting shared plates, larger entrees and steaming pizzas. www.citywinery.com/atlanta

5Church Buckhead

Expect a truly unique dining experience in the stunning sunroom at 5Church Buckhead. While not technically outdoors, the whimsical space offers

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plenty of sunlight and an incredible three-course chef’s tasting menu for dinner, available only in the sunroom. Or, try the regular New American menu for lunch or brunch. www.buckhead.5church-atlanta.com

Aerial Kitchen & Bar

Step out onto the ninth floor terrace of the Epicurean Atlanta hotel into a lush garden with outdoor lounge seating. Flavors of South America and Mexico are served in dishes, raw bar selections and drinks as guests indulge in scenic city vistas and the open-air bar. www.epicureanhotelatlanta.com

Aziza

The patio at Aziza in the Westside area is covered in greenery, the best backdrop for a variety of fresh modern Israeli cuisine. Delve into the seasonal menu highlighting plates such as short ribs, fairy tale eggplant and exquisite desserts. www.aziza-restaurant.com

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Spaceman

Atlanta’s hotels have a reputation for cool, outdoor rooftops, and Spaceman at Hyatt Centric Buckhead is out of this world. The rooftop bar offers stunning views along with craft cocktails and small bites. www.spacemanatl.com

ERICSUNPHOTOGRAPHY Slabtown Public House

This new neighborhood spot on the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine offers out-of-the-ordinary dishes, cold drinks and an all-day Sunday brunch. The welcoming patio at this restaurant from local chef Kevin Gillespie offers sheet tray nachos with beer-braised pork, satisfying burgers and the signature Closed-On-Sunday Chicken Sandwich. www.slabtownatl.com

Nina & Rafi

The cheesy, indulgent Detroit-style pizzas served at Nina & Rafi are as inviting as the view on the patio, located on Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. Browse the menu, also serving classic round pizzas, Italian fried meatballs and pours from one of the most extensive Amari lists in Atlanta. www.ninaandrafi.com

ParkGrounds

The neighborhood cafe in Reynoldstown has a lovely pet-friendly patio in the shade, perfect for grabbing coffee and a light breakfast. Later on, stop in for a sandwich and relax with a cocktail among the locals. www.parkgroundsatl.com

Bastone

Drop in at one of two patios at Bastone on the Westside and sample dishes from this Naples-inspired mozzarella bar. Try the hand-stretched mozzarella, expertly prepared pastas, Italian wines and craft cocktails. www.bastoneatlanta.com White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails

Stop in for lunch or dinner on the patio at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails. One of many Downtown restaurants with outdoor seating, the friendly spot offers Southern cuisine featuring Georgia shrimp and pimento cheese grits, pork porterhouse and jazzy cocktails. www.whiteoakkitchen.com

St. Julep

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