San Antonio's Best Patios
San Antonio's Best Patios
Juan and Brad, two locals in-the-know, came up with this list of San Antonio's best places to eat and drink outside.
Refined mainstay from 1932 with classic Tex-Mex, interior Mexican fare, margaritas and a shaded patio.
154 residents recomanen
La Fonda On Main
2415 N Main AveRefined mainstay from 1932 with classic Tex-Mex, interior Mexican fare, margaritas and a shaded patio.
Can't be denied. Festive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine and made-to-order margaritas.
50 residents recomanen
La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
2427 Vance Jackson RoadCan't be denied. Festive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine and made-to-order margaritas.
See La Fonda and La Fogata. Ask for the ranch water. Upmarket Mexican cuisine with gluten-free and paleo options.
67 residents recomanen
Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine
5800 BroadwaySee La Fonda and La Fogata. Ask for the ranch water. Upmarket Mexican cuisine with gluten-free and paleo options.
A for-real ice house. Relaxed, artsy mainstay with burgers, nachos, fish tacos, outdoor dining and an adjacent beer garden.
87 residents recomanen
La Tuna
100 Probandt StA for-real ice house. Relaxed, artsy mainstay with burgers, nachos, fish tacos, outdoor dining and an adjacent beer garden.
Even on a bad day. Kid-friendly burger joint and beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar, craft brews and live music.
80 residents recomanen
Tycoon Flats
2926 N St Mary's StEven on a bad day. Kid-friendly burger joint and beer garden with Tex-Mex grub, a full bar, craft brews and live music.
Storied German singing-society beer garden/club room (open to the public) with live music and events.
29 residents recomanen
Beethoven Maennerchor
422 Pereida StStoried German singing-society beer garden/club room (open to the public) with live music and events.
Don't look down. You'll know when you find it. A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor and city views plus a long list of cocktails, wine and beer.
142 residents recomanen
Paramour
102 9th StDon't look down. You'll know when you find it. A soaring rooftop bar with swanky decor and city views plus a long list of cocktails, wine and beer.
So much. Plus the Alamodome. Turns out ramen is good. Finally — a way to drink for a good cause. Actually, for many causes.
39 residents recomanen
The Cherrity Bar
302 Montana StSo much. Plus the Alamodome. Turns out ramen is good. Finally — a way to drink for a good cause. Actually, for many causes.
Chill beer garden with ample indoor and outdoor spaces offering beer, cocktails and food truck eats.
69 residents recomanen
Burleson Yard Beer Garden
430 Austin StChill beer garden with ample indoor and outdoor spaces offering beer, cocktails and food truck eats.
Sets a high bar. Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat and car wash.
191 residents recomanen
The Cove
606 W Cypress StSets a high bar. Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat and car wash.
The Good Kind Southtown
1127 S St Mary's StNot enough locals know about it. We like it that way.
Not enough locals know about it, but tourists have all the tables anyway.
34 residents recomanen
Zinc Bistro & Bar
207 N Presa StNot enough locals know about it, but tourists have all the tables anyway.
Kid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican and American fare and brunch in a relaxed setting.
194 residents recomanen
The Friendly Spot Ice House
943 S Alamo StKid-friendly ice house with 250-plus brews, Mexican and American fare and brunch in a relaxed setting.
The original classy wine patio. Gay-friendly cafe/wine bar serving American fare and brunch in a cozy space with sofas and a patio.
58 residents recomanen
Candlelight Coffeehouse
107 Kings CtThe original classy wine patio. Gay-friendly cafe/wine bar serving American fare and brunch in a cozy space with sofas and a patio.
Okay, it's partly a solarium, but still. Pan-Latin fare, mojitos and old-world charm in a chic riverside restaurant and lounge in Hotel Havana.
60 residents recomanen
Ocho
1015 Navarro StOkay, it's partly a solarium, but still. Pan-Latin fare, mojitos and old-world charm in a chic riverside restaurant and lounge in Hotel Havana.
If you like sitting alone on the River Walk. Casual beer garden serving cold drinks in the VFW's reportedly haunted 110-year-old Victorian home.
25 residents recomanen
VFW Post 76
10 10th StIf you like sitting alone on the River Walk. Casual beer garden serving cold drinks in the VFW's reportedly haunted 110-year-old Victorian home.
It looks like Alamo Heights, but there's something extra about the margaritas. Relaxed and colorful Mexican spot with patio seating serving innovative bites, beer and margaritas.
40 residents recomanen
Soluna
7959 BroadwayIt looks like Alamo Heights, but there's something extra about the margaritas. Relaxed and colorful Mexican spot with patio seating serving innovative bites, beer and margaritas.
We don't know why, but we like it. It's Joey's! Brewpub food and drink in a cozy, comfortable setting with outdoor seating and multiple pool tables.
18 residents recomanen
Joey's
2417 N St Mary's StWe don't know why, but we like it. It's Joey's! Brewpub food and drink in a cozy, comfortable setting with outdoor seating and multiple pool tables.
Great on a warm winter afternoon. Easygoing bar/eatery preparing fish tacos, empanadas and other Mexican and Latin American comfort foods.
16 residents recomanen
Beto's Alt-Mex
8142 BroadwayGreat on a warm winter afternoon. Easygoing bar/eatery preparing fish tacos, empanadas and other Mexican and Latin American comfort foods.
Attagirl deserves it, says Juan. One of the smallest patios on this list, but the staff and the chicken make the outdoor tables a hot commodity. There are some flies." Popular fried chicken specialist turning out plates and sandwiches, plus craft beer, in rustic digs.
27 residents recomanen
Cullum's Attagirl Ice House
726 E Mistletoe AveAttagirl deserves it, says Juan. One of the smallest patios on this list, but the staff and the chicken make the outdoor tables a hot commodity. There are some flies." Popular fried chicken specialist turning out plates and sandwiches, plus craft beer, in rustic digs.
The Aquaduck Beer Garden
9214 Espada RdAquaduck. Is. A. Surprise.
Now called Midnight Swim. Inventive tacos and cocktails in a chill, contemporary space with patio seating and weekday happy hours.
30 residents recomanen
Chisme
2403 N St Mary's StNow called Midnight Swim. Inventive tacos and cocktails in a chill, contemporary space with patio seating and weekday happy hours.
Still ranks despite traffic. The music helps. Relaxed spot with unique hand-tossed pizza, beer, wine, live music and outdoor dining under oak trees.
25 residents recomanen
Fralo's®
23651 W I-10Still ranks despite traffic. The music helps. Relaxed spot with unique hand-tossed pizza, beer, wine, live music and outdoor dining under oak trees.
An amazing oasis right on the River Walk serving craft beer, fine wine and great food.
72 residents recomanen
Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
103 E Jones AveAn amazing oasis right on the River Walk serving craft beer, fine wine and great food.
Outlaw Kitchens
2919 N Flores StPerfect for special occasions and walkable from SoHil Flats.
Local institution with signature burgers and buns, nachos, chalupas, beer, margaritas and and great outdoor seating with pleanty of misting fans to keep you cool in the summer.
102 residents recomanen
Chris Madrids
1900 Blanco RdLocal institution with signature burgers and buns, nachos, chalupas, beer, margaritas and and great outdoor seating with pleanty of misting fans to keep you cool in the summer.
There are dogs. Chain taproom offering 200+ global beers and American pub fare in tavern-like surroundings.
25 residents recomanen
San Antonio Flying Saucer
There are dogs. Chain taproom offering 200+ global beers and American pub fare in tavern-like surroundings.