Summer in Central Florida means unpredictable weather, no matter how many impressive eateries are waiting to be enjoyed. Don’t let the afternoon rain or all-day heat stop you from venturing out for some big flavors this season.

Here are 27 new and longstanding Orlando restaurants with rain-friendly outdoor patios that’ll shield you from the elements while you chow down. 

The Drake Kitchen and Bar

361 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando
From the minds behind the Duck & Drake Kitchen food truck, The Drake offers a diverse and seasonal menu with internationally inspired dishes and local ingredients right in downtown Orlando. Credit: Image via Google Maps
Tori Tori 720 N. Mills Ave., Orlando Tori Tori is both a modern cocktail bar and a hotspot to grab traditional Japanese pub food in Orlando’s Mills 50 district. Created by Domu’s Sean “Sonny” Nguyen, the spot offers classic and creative cocktails, sake, beer and wine and eats like scallop crudo and wagyu gyoza. Credit: Photo via Tori Tori/Facebook
The Wellborn 211 N. Lucerne Circle W., Orlando This quaint neighborhood hangout spot and bar aims to offer a “taste of vacation.” Guests can enjoy the scenic atmosphere, small plates, desserts and Sunday brunch on top of a plentiful wine and cocktail list. Credit: Photo via The Wellborn/Facebook

Gnarly Barley

1407 N. Orange Ave., Orlando
This Lake Ivanhoe establishment dishes out beer, booze and plenty of hangover-preventing bites. Fried cheese curds, chicken nuggets, “Gnarly Gnachos,” tacos, sammies and more are on offer here. Credit: Photo via Gnarly Barley/Facebook

The Osprey

4899 New Broad St., Orlando
This rustic Baldwin Park restaurant serves eclectic seafood-leaning dishes like broiled oysters, swordfish Milanese and seafood campanelle. The spot also offers happy hour oysters Monday through Friday. Credit: Image via Google Maps
Luke’s Kitchen and Bar 640 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland This Maitland spot offers a carefully curated menu of high-quality seafood, including a raw bar and plenty of small plates and entrees cooked over an open fire grill. Luke’s Kitchen and Bar also features a classically inspired bar program with a wide selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails. Credit: Photo via Luke's Kitchen and Bar/Facebook
Hampton Social 9101 International Drive, Orlando Hampton Social on I-Drive specializes in carefully curated coastal cuisine and vibes straight out of a Vineyard Vines catalog. The menu features seafood entrees, pizzas, burgers, fish and chips, “hearty bowls” and plenty to drink. Credit: Photo via Hampton Social/Facebook

Canvas Restaurant

13615 Sachs Ave., Orlando
Besides the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows, the flashy yellow lamps and the brick walls, Canvas restaurant overlooks a beautiful lake from its partially covered patio. Credit: Photo via Canvas Restaurant/Facebook
Bites & Bubbles 1618 N. Mills Ave., Orlando The local and independently owned Bites & Bubbles serves up tasty meals and wines both inside and on the covered patio, perfect for a summer afternoon. Located in the heart of the Mills 50 District, the venue offers a full dinner menu Tuesday through Saturday and monthly wine dinners. Not only are there numerous fine cheese boards to pick from, but there is a variety of other upscale dishes and desserts to enjoy such as lobster Thermidor and white chocolate mousse. Credit: Photo via Bites and Bubbles/Facebook

Armando’s

463 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Armando’s gives guests the opportunity to eat some Neapolitan pizza out on their patio, right in Hannibal Square. Get the views and the food without having to fly all the way to Italy. Credit: Photo via Armando's/Yelp

Seito Sushi

8031 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando
Seito Sushi, with two locations across Orlando, offers a lively atmosphere with creative sushi and Japanese dishes (and cocktails!), plus a perfectly rain-proof patio to enjoy it all on. Credit: Photo courtesy Seito Sushi

Mia’s Italian Kitchen

8717 International Drive, Orlando
Featuring house-made pasta and grandma pies, the pizzas that emerge fresh from the brick ovens at Mia’s Italian Kitchen are something you’d find on a dinner table in Naples, Italy. Skip the Italian vacation and enjoy a not-so cool Central Florida breeze on the outdoor patio. Credit: Photo via Mia's Italian Kitchen/Facebook

Domu

7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
At this ramen bar, guests might need to wait out a spot on the coveted open patio. Domu makes their noodles in-house and they have tweaked their broth recipes to mouthwatering perfection. Because of this, and the fact that they don’t take reservations, ensuring a table at Domu is a challenge, but worth it. Credit: Photo via Domu/Facebook

Columbia Restaurant

649 Front St., Celebration
Columbia Restaurant in Celebration brings the iconic flavor of Spanish food to Orlando while also offering covered outdoor seating to escape the heat and enjoy some sangria. Credit: Photo via Columbia Restaurant/Facebook

Barley and Vine Biergarten

2406 E. Washington St., Orlando
The Milk District Biergarten has one of the best patio bars in town, perfect to sip on one of the more than two dozen draft beers available. Credit: Photo via Barley and Vine Biergarten/Facebook

The Taproom at Dubsdread

549 W. Par St., Orlando
While the Taproom may be dark on the inside, this sports bar located on Dubsdread Golf Course offers a patio brunch with a full Sunday morning cocktail menu. The shaded patio overlooks the golf course; we’re not sure where you can get a more Florida Sunday brunch than here. Credit: Photo via Tap Room at Dubsdread/Facebook

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen

6967 Lake Nona Boulevard, Orlando
This modern kitchen and bar serves up time-honored dishes and weekly happy hour deals, plus it features a pretty killer outdoor seating area to enjoy it all on. Credit: Photo via Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen/Facebook

Hamilton’s Kitchen – Alfond Inn

300 E.New England Ave., Winter Park
Hamilton’s Kitchen at the Alfond Inn is one of the pricier patios to chill at but if you’re up for it, it’s worth the cash. Enjoy drinks and snacks in the courtyard, or go for breakfast, lunch or dinner (along with brunch on the weekends) — there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy their Southern-style cooking al fresco. Credit: Photo via Alfond Inn/Facebook

Yellow Dog Eats

1236 Hempel Ave., Gotha
This quaint cafe in Gotha has everything you could want for a fun, casual dining experience: the barbecue, the history and a garden to enjoy your food in. Check out Yellow Dog’s live music schedule to catch a show in that very same garden. Credit: Photo via Yellow Dog Eats/Yelp

Norman’s

7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando
After a 16-year run at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes and then a three-year hiatus, Norman Van Aken’s legendary eatery Norman’s made a triumphant return in the Dr. Phillips area earlier this year. The menu’s Latin-Caribbean DNA is still intact, but flavors from Japan and Southeast Asia expand on Van Aken’s “New World” culinary vision. Credit: Photo via Norman's/Facebook

Teak Neighborhood Bar & Grill

6400 Time Square Ave., Orlando
Teak Neighborhood Bar & Grill is largely known for its burgers and large selection of beer, with 41 drafts and 51 bottles to choose from. A little less known, though, is that it also happens to have one of the best patios in Orlando. So pull up a chair and order one of your favorite brews from the outdoor bar while you enjoy a football game available on any of the numerous TVs. Credit: Photoa via Teak Neighborhood Bar & Grill/Yelp

Morimoto Asia

1600 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista
This upscale restaurant brings innovative Pan-Asian cuisine to Disney Springs. With a menu from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, the glitzy spot offers dishes ranging from ribs to sushi to Peking duck and plenty more – all available to enjoy on the spot’s covered patio. Credit: Photo via Morimoto Asia/Facebook

The Porch South Orange

4757 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
“My s/o and I have been looking for more dog friendly restaurants and stumbled upon this restaurant. The service was amazing. We sat outside & the server accommodated us with a water bowl and some carrots. My partner got the pesto grilled cheese which he really enjoyed, along with the smashed potatoes which he mentioned was very flavorful. I got the BYOB which was okay and so big I couldn’t finish it. The fries were actually in chip form.. I wasn’t too much of a fan. I will definitely be coming back to try something new!” — Amara S. Credit: Photo via The Porch South Orange/Facebook

Cafe Tu Tu Tango

8625 International Drive, Orlando
The funky tapas spot offers creative food and drink specials every weekday, plus live music and relaxed patio seating, too. With tons of sharable plates to choose from, signature cocktails, and artists who paint while you eat, Cafe Tu Tu Tango is an attraction in itself. Credit: Photo via Cafe Tu Tu Tango/Facebook

Relax Grill

211 Eola Parkway, Orlando
A Lake Eola Park staple, Relax Grill is an ideal spot for those looking to do just that: relax. No frills, no hustle and bustle, just casual patio seating and some classic American dishes and drinks. Credit: Photo via Relax Grill/Facebook
Blue Jacket’s Gastropub 4868 New Broad St., Orlando This gatropub slash neighborhood eatery specializes in American classics with a twist. Plus, the space offers plenty of drink options and covered outdoor seating right along New Broad Street in Baldwin Park. Credit: Photo via Blue Jacket's Gastropub/Facebook

Grape & The Grain

1110 Virginia Drive, Orlando
Grape and the Grain is a quaint neighborhood wine bar that also offers frequent live music and some killer rain-proof views. Credit: Photo via Grape and the Grain/Facebook

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