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Cozy’s Café & Pub Cozy’s Café & Pub has an L-shaped gray-brick patio with a pergola that lights up at night. The patio is very large but secluded and guests often feel like they are transported to a vacation spot. With trees scattered throughout the property, you can snuggle into a rustic picnic table or black-mesh steel table while a gentle breeze blows. There is also a spacious lounge area by the indoor/ outdoor bar, three fire pits, a bocce ball court and ping-pong table. The herb garden and vegetable garden are in full view of the patio. We have regularly scheduled bands as well as acoustic performers on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and a large projector with TV capabilities for movie nights. Cozy’s serves refined American comfort cuisine that is “farm-to-table” driven and sourced through a lot of local area farms. Short ribs, crab cakes and fried chicken are staples along with the carrot cake. We have Wine Down Wednesdays with half-price wine bottles all night long and happy hour 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday (dinner); 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday (dinner); 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday (brunch); 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday (brunch). Pub room hours: 4 p.m.-close Tuesday-Saturday. 6440 Cin-Day Road, Liberty Township, cozyscafeandpub.com.
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Delicio Coal Fired Pizza Enjoy some Southwest-meets-Italian slices on Delicio’s partially covered patio, complete with two outdoor TVs, comfortable couches, a street-corner view and occasional live music. In addition to the restaurant’s namesake coal-fired pizza — with options like the Porkopolis with pepperoni, ham, bacon and Italian sausage or the Pulcinella with pesto, crimini mushrooms, Kalamata olives and red onions — favorites include sandwiches and hot dogs, salads, coal-fired wings and other baked coal-oven specialties. There are $10 taco pizza, $4 margaritas, $8 pitchers of Modello and $2 Dos Equis cans on Fiesta Weekends and $10 domestic buckets and $15 craft buckets (5 beers each) every day. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday. 3701 Montgomery Road, Evanston, deliciocoalfiredpizza.com.
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Chart House 4:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4-9 p.m. Sunday; happy hour 4:30-7 p.m. daily. 405 Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., chart-house.com.
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Pompilios Pompilios is a casual, Italian-American family restaurant specializing in Italian-American cuisine: pasta and meatballs, Italian sausage, lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigiana, risotto balls, toasted raviolis, etc. We also have sandwiches and a kids menu, and a bar menu with flatbreads and specialty burgers. We offer music outside on Friday and Saturday nights, weather permitting. The outdoor scene is intimate in parts, while spacious and energetic in others. A beautiful tree spreads over some of the dining area and offers shade on warmer days. The covered dining area is a great place to take in a bocce game or a sporting event on TV. We have a weekly happy hour 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday with discounted food and drinks. On the patio, we have a specialty drink menu and a three-tap beer system featuring our Bocce Brew and seasonal beer by Braxton Brewing and other local brewers. We work hard to replicate the warm, family atmosphere that has been our restaurant’s trademark for nearly 85 years. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. 600 Washington Ave., Newport, Ky., 859-581-3065, pompilios.com. PHOTO: KHOI NGUYEN
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The Brown Dog Café The Brown Dog Café’s 80-by-20-foot patio opens out onto Blue Ash’s sprawling Summit Park. Patrons can take a seat at tables, couches or an outdoor bar and enjoy live music on weekends. Order brick-oven pizza, burgers, fresh fish and wild game steaks and enjoy specials daily. 7:30-11 a.m. Monday-Friday (breakfast); 11 a.m.-2 p.m. MondayFriday (lunch); 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday (layover bar); 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday (dinner); 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday (dinner); 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (brunch). 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Summit Park, Blue Ash, 513-794-1610, browndogcafe. com.
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4335 Glendale-Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 794-1610 browndogcafe.com
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Keystone Bar & Grill Keystone Bar & Grill has three locations. The patio in Covington wraps around the side and front of the establishment, with umbrella tables to accommodate 65-plus people. Keystone Clifton’s patio can seat around 50 people with large canopies overhead for cover and a great view of the lively U Square @ the Loop quad, overlooking the hustle and bustle of Clifton. Keystone Hyde Park is the largest patio of the Keystones and sits directly on Erie Avenue. The tables have umbrellas and can seat approximately 75 people. For an elevated view of Erie Avenue, ask your hostess to seat you on the second-story balcony, which accommodates 20. Keystone Bar & Grill specializes in madefrom-scratch items, including famous mac and cheese, as well as a variety of craft cocktails and beer, with daily drink specials. Brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and features specialty bloody marys and $16 mimosa pitchers, making our patio an ideal spot to relax on a leisurely weekend. Keystone Covington: 313 Greenup St., Covington, Ky., 859261-6777. Keystone Clifton: 249 Calhoun St., Clifton Heights, 513-221-5397. Keystone Hyde Park: 3384 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, 513-321-2150. For kitchen hours and other specials, visit keystonebar.com.
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Cincinnati Art Museum’s Terrace Café Dine with art and nature in the heart of Eden Park at the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Terrace Café! We offer a variety of gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches inspired by our permanent art collection and special exhibitions. Carefully created by Executive Chef Sean White, the menu is updated quarterly with seasonal specialties, but retains favorites like the classic chicken salad sandwich and tomato soup. During warm weather months, eat al fresco and enjoy beautiful views of our Alice Bimel Courtyard, equipped with a small garden, fountains and sculptures. Seats 45–50 people. Please call ahead for reservations. Art museum members receive a 10 percent discount. In order to accommodate all guests visiting the Terrace Café, we prefer to have parties no larger than 20. Visit our website for information about planning private parties and special events at the museum. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday. 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, 513-639-2986, cincinnatiartmuseum.org
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McCormick & Schmick’s McCormick & Schmick’s offers a smaller, quaint covered patio with seven tables, comfortable seating and a street-side view across from Fountain Square. Twenty-eight guests can be accommodated at a time. The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood and steaks, and happy hour takes place on the patio 4-6:30 p.m. daily. Because of its proximity to Fountain Square, there tends to be a lot of energy, and the Square’s entertainment is a part of the McCormick & Schmick’s experience. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. 21 E. Fifth St., Downtown, 513-721-9339, mccormickandschmicks.com.
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Arthur’s Our New Orleans-inspired two-level brick patio is tucked quietly at the rear of our building away from the hustle and bustle of the streets. We are, and always will be, known for our burgers! Especially Burger Madness Sunday through Tuesday: $9.49 with unlimited $0.50 or $1 toppings for no additional charge. We are not limited to only burgers, though. We have an extensive menu with several award-winning options. There is something for just about everyone! Our patio is one of the hidden gems the city has to offer. You will have a hard time finding a more beautiful or relaxing setting to enjoy dinner or drinks. Come in and see for yourself! Hyde Park kitchen hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-midnight daily. 3516 Edwards Road, Hyde Park, 513-871-5543, arthurscincinnati.com. Anderson hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday. 8221 Beechmont Ave., Anderson, 513-388-0152, arthurscincinnati.com.
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Good times are GrowinG in our Garden! Join us in Hyde Park every Wednesday for Half Price Hump Day and in Anderson for Thirsty Thursday! Half priced glasses of wine and pints of draft beer!
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BrewRiver GastroPub At BrewRiver, our motto is, "Taste like New Orleans; Craft like Cincy!" Our culinary vision combines Creole-inspired cooking by Chef Michael Shields with hand-picked, top-notch local ingredients. We celebrate the rich brewing history of Cincinnati with a selection of 23 all-craft drafts and by including craft beer in 90 percent of our recipes. Join us on our patio or on our second floor for a view of the great Ohio River. Local ingredients, New Orleans flavor! 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. 2062 Riverside Drive, East End, brewrivergastropub.com.
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Taste of Belgium Taste of Belgium at The Banks has two patios: The first sits along Rosa Parks, facing the Freedom Center, and the second patio runs the length of the bistro along Freedom way — facing Smale Riverfront Park and the Ohio River, offering a terrific view of the Roebling Bridge. The smaller of our patios is sunny during the morning/early afternoon but offers a nice break from the heat in the evening. The second is sunny for most of the day and heated for those chilly evenings. The airy patio invites guests to sit and stay a while: Sip on a Belgian beer while taking in a river and city view, or try one of our Belgian-American dishes, like the super popular Waffle & Chicken. Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with $2 off any of our 54 drafts, plus $3 well drinks and $3 bistro wines. We have the best seats for viewing the Friday night fireworks at the Great American Ball Park — a great way to end a late dinner. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday; 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 7 a.m.11 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. 16 W. Freedom Way, Downtown, 513-396-5800, authenticwaffle. com.
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DINNER ON OUR PATIOS Call 513.396.5800 or go to authenticwaffle.com to reserve a table today
OTR | 1135 Vine Street
Clifton | 2845 Vine Street
Rookwood | 3825 Edwards Road
The Banks | 16 W Freedom Way