The springtime sun is shining in Central Florida, which means outdoor lounging should be on the top of everyone’s to-dos. And all around Orlando are eateries offering outdoor seating and covered patios (for when there’s a bit too much sunshine).
From longstanding brunch spots to new sports bars to family-friendly terraces, here are 28 Orlando restaurants with lounge-worthy outdoor patios.
523 Virginia Drive, Orlando
The storied Hideaway Bar has opened its brand-new location after having left its original HQ just across the street. The home for the Orlando Miami Dolphins fan club serves the same menu at its new location, including classic favorites such as the Hot Marino sandwich, named for Dolphins icon Dan Marino. Plus, it boasts a covered outdoor patio. Credit: The Hideaway Bar
441 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Lazy Moon Pizza’s third location, to complement Lazy Moon’s’s downtown and UCF pizzerias, opened in 2025 and is serving its humongous slices in the old Einstein Bagels building in Maitland. It also features a sizable outdoor patio.
227 N. Eola Drive, Orlando
The Outpost, opened in 2025, lives in the former Persimmon Hollow Brewing space near Lake Eola. The neighborhood tavern by former Island Time owner Devon Tillman and OUT Sports League creator John Teixeria promises to be a “fabulous place for dining, drinks, drag and sports.” Credit: Matt Keller Lehman
210 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando
Not only does this Milk District spot pour plenty of rotating brew options, the kitchen also offers a stacked menu of eats like chicken caesar salad wraps, BLTs, roast beef sammies, boiled peanuts, pretzels with beer cheese and more.
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 with a partially covered patio. Try the oak-charred octopus, to really drive home that on-the-water feel. Credit: Photo courtesy Canvas Restaurant + Market
6967 Lake Nona Blvd., 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
151 E. Washington St., Orlando
I Love Orlando Cafe lives just across the street from Lake Eola Park in the former spot of B. Nice Patio Bar. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch plus smoothies, ice cream, wine and beer.
Credit: Downtown Orlando/Facebook
7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando
This ramen bar has two locations, but at the Dr. Phillips one, 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: Domu/Google Maps
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. From the mind of 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
724 Brookhaven Drive, Orlando
BarkHaven Dog Bar, an oasis for humans and furry friends alike, is now open in Ivanhoe Village. Boasting a full bar with local brews, coffee station, live music, grooming services and food trucks, BarkHaven aims to provide a space for humans to gather and bring their tail-wagging comrades with them. The 3,600-square-foot bar space with an attached off-leash turf park also offers high-speed internet service for those looking to connect without having to leave the canine companions behind. Credit: Photo by Matt Keller Lehman
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
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: Gnarly Barley/Facebook
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 balmy Central Florida breeze on the outdoor patio. Credit: Photo via Mia's Italian Kitchen/Facebook
802 Virginia Drive, Orlando
A repeat winner of the title for Best Ivanhoe Village Restaurant in Orlando Weekly’s annual readers poll, Santiago’s Bodega offers an expansive tapas-style menu complete with plenty to drink and a Virginia Drive-adjacent outdoor patio. Credit: Photo via Santiago's Bodega
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
4757 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
The Porch is located just south of downtown Orlando, offering brunch, lunch and dinner, plus plenty of drinks to enjoy on its sprawling covered patio. Credit: Photo via The Porch/Facebook
448 N. Terry Ave., Orlando
The Monroe is a swanky restaurant located in Orlando’s Creative Village, offering up cozy vibes, tasty small plates and entrees, coffee and cocktails. Credit: The Monroe/Facebook
1050 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
The “Italian-ish” Pigzza dishes out pies, pastas and more in its Mills Avenue home, which also offers a sizable outdoor patio. Credit: Courtesy
211 N. Lucerne Circle W.
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
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
100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando
The Stubborn Mule is in high demand for its creative twists on American cuisine. Locally sourced food options and craft cocktails, beer and wine makes this eatery a popular stop for local and tourist foodies alike. Credit: Photo via Stubborn Mule/Facebook
252 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
One of Winter Park’s most iconic and long-standing breakfast joints serves up contemporary American cuisine and brunch daily. With breakfast goodies like blueberry-stuffed pancakes and raspberry-and-brie stuffed brioche French toast, it’s not hard to find a reason to bring the family here. Credit: via Google Maps
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: Yellow Dog Eats/Facebook
565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
The Ravenous Pig offers inventive New American eats, an in-house taproom and hand-crafted cocktails. The stylish gastropub (with adjoining beer garden) asks that you make reservations because there’s often a wait to get into this foodie heaven — definitely worth the splurge. Credit: The Ravenous Pig/Facebook
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: Cafe Tu Tu Tango/Facebook
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
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