The weather may be unpredictable, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking advantage of the views this summer. Luckily for locals, Orlando has plenty of covered, almost weather-proof patios perfect for dining, drinking or just lounging outside unscathed.

Whether you’re battling a rainy day, unrelenting heat or a combination of the two, here are 28 rain-friendly outdoor patios in the Orlando area. 

Hammered Lamb

1235 N. Orange Ave., Orlando
Open since 2013, this Ivanhoe Village staple has been pleasing Orlandoans with over-the-top brunch dishes, Bloody Marys and energetic events on their decked-out covered outdoor seating area for more than a decade. Credit: Photo via Hammered Lamb/Facebook

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 balmy 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
Ember 42 W. Central Blvd., Orlando Grab a drink on Ember’s picturesque Mediterranean piazza-themed patio. The 7,600-square-foot outdoor terrace hosts sofas and a beautiful bar. Credit: Photo via Emberorlando.com

The Wellborn

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
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

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
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

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

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 with a partially covered patio. The restaurant has recently introduced a food and drink happy hour menu featured Monday through Friday. Credit: Photo via Canvas Restaurant/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

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
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

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

Hillstone

215 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
Guests can access Hillstone’s scenic lakeside patio by car, boat or seaplane. Choose from a lunch, dinner or wine menu, and bask in the beautiful view of Lake Killarney with friends and strangers. Credit: Image via Hillstone/Google Maps
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
Lil Indie’s 1036 N. Mills Ave., Orlando You never really know what you’ll get here: going out for drinks with friends is always a new experience depending on whether this bar has a live show playing that night. Sit at a booth with friends, although sometimes you’ll have to scream over the music, or stand and mingle. The outside patio area is always nice for a breather where you can relax under the twinkling lights in an intimate (this is a code word for small) space that may just push you to make some new friends. Credit: Photo via Lil Indies/Facebook

Gators Riverside Grille

4255 Peninsula Point, Sanford
Gator’s Riverside Grill, located in Sanford, is nestled along the St. Johns River and offers cheap drinks and tons of good old-fashioned Southern fried seafood. Credit: Photo via Gators Riverside/Grill

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