Patio Season Is Here! 16 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Tallahassee
Fall might just be the best time of year to eat outside in Tallahassee. Once the summer heat finally starts to ease up, those shady patios, rooftop terraces and outdoor tables become some of the best seats in town.
Whether you’re looking for a casual lunch, date night, drinks with friends or dinner on a cool North Florida evening, these Tallahassee restaurants offer some of our favorite outdoor dining options.
And the good news? Patio season here doesn’t end with fall. With our mild winters, many of these spots are great for outdoor dining well beyond October and November — especially those with covered patios and heaters.
Tip: Outdoor seating, hours and reservation policies can change, especially during bad weather and busy FSU football weekends. If the patio is the reason you’re going, it’s always a good idea to call ahead.
Island Wing Company offers outdoor seating with a casual, laid-back atmosphere that’s great for wings, drinks and catching a game.
This family-owned pizzeria on Kerry Forest Parkway has outdoor seating for enjoying pizza, wings and other casual favorites outside.
Sage offers patio dining along with its more upscale atmosphere, making it a nice choice when you want to eat outside without giving up date-night vibes.
The Bagel Market & Bistro has a small outdoor seating area that’s especially nice on cooler Tallahassee mornings. Seating is limited, so it can fill quickly during the breakfast rush.
Coosh’s North is another casual option with outdoor seating — perfect when you’re in the mood for Cajun-inspired food without being stuck inside.
Z Bardhi’s has a beautiful covered outdoor patio that works just as well for date night as it does for dinner with a group. Reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.
Gordo’s offers a relaxed outdoor patio where you can settle in with Cuban favorites, drinks and a casual Tallahassee atmosphere.
Bumpa’s has a large covered patio with fans and heaters, making it one of the easier outdoor options to enjoy through Tallahassee’s changing seasons.
Food Glorious Food offers outdoor seating for diners who want to enjoy its eclectic menu and desserts outside. It’s a particularly nice option when the weather cooperates.
La Fiesta has a covered outdoor space surrounded by landscaping and citrus trees. Add enchiladas, chips and salsa and a margarita, and it’s an easy place to spend a nice Tallahassee evening.
Kool Beanz Cafe has long been one of Tallahassee’s favorite places to eat outside, with a large portion of its seating outdoors along Thomasville Road.
Bird’s is about as unpretentious as Tallahassee gets — oysters, burgers, beer and an outdoor area that fits the funky atmosphere perfectly.
Harry’s outdoor patio puts you right in downtown Tallahassee, with views around Kleman Plaza while you dig into its New Orleans-inspired menu.
The Edison has one of Tallahassee’s most recognizable outdoor dining settings, overlooking Cascades Park from the city’s restored 1921 power plant. It’s especially pretty around sunset or when the park is lit up in the evening.
DAO is another North Tallahassee option for enjoying dinner and drinks outside when the weather is cooperating.
For outdoor dining with a view, Charlie Park is hard to miss. The rooftop restaurant and cocktail lounge sits on the eighth floor of the AC Hotel and has a terrace overlooking Cascades Park and downtown Tallahassee.
