If you’re anything like me, the second the weather hits 60 and sunny, I’m suddenly allergic to eating indoors. Columbus gets just enough perfect patio weather to make it feel like a crime to waste it. And luckily, this city delivers on the outdoor dining front.
Whether you’re craving a low-key brewery hang or a string-light-lit date night that makes you feel like the main character, you’ll find it on this list.
From hidden beer gardens to rooftops with skyline views, this guide to outdoor dining in Columbus Ohio covers the best patios, porches, and open-air setups the city has to offer. Whether you’re in it for the ambiance, the food, or just a place to drink in peace with your dog, there’s something here for every kind of patio person.
Let’s get into the best spots for outdoor dining Columbus has to offer while the sun’s still shining and the cocktails are still cold.
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1. Seventh Son Brewing
📍 1101 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
This Italian Village spot is a local legend for its beers and its patio game. Seventh Son’s huge, dog-friendly patio is always buzzing and makes it hard to just “stop by for one.” And with their rotating food trucks? It’s game over.
2. The Top Steak House
📍 2891 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209
The Top is old-school fine dining with Rat Pack vibes — and its string-lit patio? Absolute date-night gold. Order a steak, sip something strong, and pretend you’re in a black-and-white movie. Works every time.
3. High Bank Distillery Co.
📍 1051 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
If your dream patio includes burgers, cocktails, and a stylish atmosphere that makes you look cooler by proximity, High Bank Distillery is your spot. It’s sleek, fun, and the patio is always poppin’.
4. Somewhere in Particular Brewing
📍 5055 Dierker Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
Cheesy name pun aside, this hidden gem in Northwest Columbus serves up serious backyard vibes. The brews are great, the space is wide open and family-friendly, and it lowkey feels like hanging out at your cool neighbor’s house.
5. Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall
📍 200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
Fire pits? Historic setting? Top-tier beer? Say no more. The Columbus Brewing Beer Hall is perfect for groups, with a patio that stays warm and welcoming long after the sun goes down.
6. Barcelona Restaurant & Bar
📍 263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206
This German Village favorite turns its patio into a European dream. Think sangria, paella, and lush greenery that’ll transport you straight to Spain.
7. Harvest Pizzeria (Clintonville)
📍 2885 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
This little brick courtyard patio is cozy, charming, and just plain cute. Grab a wood-fired pizza, sip something bubbly, and enjoy the simple magic of eating outdoors.
8. Katalina’s in Harrison West
📍 1105 Pennsylvania Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
If Instagram had a favorite patio, this would be it. Colorful picnic tables, murals, and some of the best breakfast tacos in the city? Katalina’s is the move — especially on sunny mornings.
9. JT’s Pizza & Pub
📍 2390 W Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Pizza, brews, live music, and good vibes? JT’s might be the most underrated hangout spot in Columbus. Their patio is big, relaxed, and feels like it was built for summer nights and cold drinks.
10. Grandview Café
📍 1455 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
This was one of the first patios I ever experienced in Columbus, and it still holds up. Two stories of outdoor seating, great people-watching, and enough space that you can always find a spot to post up.
11. Gemüt Biergarten
📍 734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205
This patio is pure tranquility. Surrounded by trees and plants, it’s an ideal escape from the chaos of city life. Order a liter of beer and decompress.
12. Antiques on High
📍 714 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206
AOH’s rooftop patio is intimate and effortlessly cool. The brick walls, string lights, and greenery make it feel like you stumbled into someone’s dream apartment party.
13. Understory
📍 2571 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Understory’s outdoor space feels like it grew out of the landscape — and in a way, it did. Nestled next to the Olentangy Trail, this patio blends right into the forest. It’s peaceful, shaded, and totally underrated.
14. Land-Grant Brewing Company
📍 424 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Land-Grant’s patio is basically a festival every weekend. Live music, rotating food trucks, yard games, and community vibes make it one of the most fun patios in the city. Bring your dog and stay awhile.
15. Jackie O’s on Fourth
📍 171 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
Jackie O’s brought its Athens charm to Columbus in a big way. Their two-level patio is sleek and industrial with killer skyline views — perfect for sipping one of their iconic IPAs.
16. Edison Brewing Company
📍 785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230
This place has range. The view of the Columbus skyline alone is worth the visit, but the massive patio space and live music setup seal the deal. You’ll feel like the star of your own indie rom-com.
17. Nocterra Brewing Co.
📍 41 Depot St, Powell, OH 43065
Nocterra is tucked just off the beaten path and offers a super family-friendly vibe, complete with fire pits, bike trails, and great beer. It’s cozy, it’s relaxed, and it’s well worth the trip to Powell.
18. Parsons North Brewing Company
📍 685 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
This patio is small but mighty. With string lights, picnic tables, and plenty of regulars, Parsons North is a true neighborhood spot. It’s the kind of patio where you sit for “one drink” and end up staying all night.
19. Lindey’s
📍 169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206
One of the most well known fine-dining restaurants in the entire city, Lindey’s patio somehow exceeds expectations. With a rooftop patio donned with hanging plants and a street-level, brick-lined dining area with a water feature and outdoor patio, a night on Lindey’s patio is as good as it gets.
Olde Towne Tavern
📍 889 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205
A hidden gem patio in the highest order, The Tavern is tucked in the Olde Towne East neighborhood and boastes a beautiful wooden pergola and brick walls. It’s cozy, the food is delicious, and the vibes are immaculate.
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