Food and Drink

Find the best restaurant patios in Charlotte with our searchable guide

Head to Futo Buta for ramen along the light rail.  Alex Cason  CharlotteFive
By Starletta Watson , Heidi Finley and Melissa Oyler
Get the most out of the warm weather with this list of Charlotte patios.

No matter the season, it’s never a bad time to sip drinks and nosh on snacks on some of Charlotte’s best restaurant patios.

Neighborhood restaurants all around the Queen City offer craft beer, specialty cocktails and more. Some spots feature skyline views — and at others, you can even bring your dog with you.

Here are some of the bars, breweries, restaurants and other spots with patio spaces in Charlotte worth checking out:

Editor’s note: This article was first published in March 2022 and has been updated.

This story was originally published March 18, 2022 at 6:00 AM.

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Starletta Watson is a freelance multimedia journalist from the Midwest exploring everything Charlotte has to offer. Lover of music and food. She survived the pandemic in the South End. Support my work with a digital subscription
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Heidi Finley is a writer and editor for CharlotteFive and the Charlotte Observer. Outside of work, you will most likely find her in the suburbs driving kids around, volunteering and indulging in foodie pursuits. Support my work with a digital subscription
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