Every summer, Central Florida is plagued with either unrelenting heat, endless rain or some combination of the two — a major bummer for those wanting to kick back on a patio while remaining dry.

Although there’s little escaping high temps, there are still plenty of options for sitting outside without getting drenched in summer rain. Here are 27 Orlando-area restaurants and bars with covered, rain-friendly patios.

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 & The Grain/Facebook
Pig Floyd’s 1326 N. Mills Ave., Orlando The rustic counter-serve joint is no secret to adoring Orlando foodies. Innovative flavors and traditional fire, smoke and pit BBQ methods combine to make this spot the BBQ landmark it is. Sit on the patio and soak up some major Mills Ave people watching. Credit: Photo via Pig Floyd's/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 an awesome garden to enjoy their 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
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 Hideaway Bar516 Virginia Dr.This dive with a breezy patio has been a consistent presence for decades. New development in the area means that their home on Virginia drive might soon shuffle to a new spot across the street. Take in that hard-won essence while you can. Credit: Photo via The Hideaway Bar/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) — plenty of opportunities to enjoy their Southern-style cooking al fresco. Credit: Photo via Alfond/Facebook
The Hammered Lamb 1235 N. Orange Ave., Orlando Enjoy the breeze coming off of Lake Ivanhoe (and a train shot) on the Hammered Lamb’s patio. There are always fun events with drink specials – plus brunch. Credit: Photo via The Hammered Lamb/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: Instagram/Bites & Bubbles
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
Bartaco Orlando 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando This “upscale street food” chain specializes in creative taco creations. The Dr. Phillips location comes with an adjoining covered patio. Credit: Photo via Bartaco Orlando/Facebook

See a show (and grab a drink) at Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Enzian Theater has a sizable and attractive patio surrounding its Eden Bar, perfect for enjoying a drink or small bite before catching a movie. From cult classics to the latest buzzing blockbuster, the theater offers daily showings sure to please. Check their schedule for matinees, kids’ showings and special events. Credit: Photo via Enzian Theater/Twitter
Armando’s 463 W. New England Ave., Winter Park Armando’s gives you the opportunity to eat some Neapolitan pizza out on their patio, right in Hannibal Square. You get the views and the food without having to fly all the way to Italy. Credit: Photo via Armando's/Yelp
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 Ember/website

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
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
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: Photo via Teak Neighborhood Grill/Yelp
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen 6967 Lake Nona Blvd., Orlando This modern kitchen and bar serves up time-honored dishes like short-rib sliders, lamb ribs, littleneck clams and luxuriant bone marrow. Plus, a pretty killer outdoor seating area to enjoy it all on. Credit: Photo via Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen/Facebook
Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs Credit: Photo via Morimoto Asia/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. Try the oak-charred octopus, to really drive home that on-the-water feel. Credit: Photo via Canvas Restaurant/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
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 that. Credit: Photo via The Taproom at Dubsdread/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 classically inspired bar program with a wide selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails. Credit: Photo via Luke's Kitchen and Bar/Facebook
name 110 Orlando Ave., Winter Park This Dallas-based, wine country-inspired restaurant offers an enclosed greenhouse patio offering a “wine garden experience.” The menu of NoCal-influenced dishes (local and seasonal, of course) come ready to pair with the 60-plus wines on tap. Credit: Photo via Sixty Vines/Facebook
Artisan’s Table 55 W. Church St., Orlando Artisan’s Table features chef-driven cuisine for brunch and dinner, complimented by a craft cocktail and coffee bar – all located in the heart of downtown Orlando. Credit: Photo via Artisan's Table/Facebook
Bem Bom on Corrine 3101 Corrine Drive, Orlando Portuguese fare with French and Mexican influences is what made the Bem Bom food truck a popular draw and brought the operation to its brick-and-mortar location in Audubon Park. Credit: Photo via Bem Bom on Corrine/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 the covered patio. Credit: Photo via The Porch/Facebook
name 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
The Boathouse 1620 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista Dust off your Party City captain’s hat for a night full of oysters and crab legs on the Boathouse’s patio. Credit: Photo via The Boathouse/Facebook
Graffiti Junktion 700 E.Washington St., Orlando Graffiti Junktion is your outdoor spot this weekend if you’re looking for a place to kick back with a drink and some tasty food in a solid outdoor location. The Thornton Park spot rocks a sweet patio. Credit: Photo via Graffiti Junktion/Facebook
Ollie’s 7044 W Colonial Drive, Orlando This neighborhood favorite won’t leave you disappointed. Ollie’s menu has a wide variety of American-style grub and brews that has something for everyone, plus a huge outdoor patio. Credit: Photo via Ollie's/Facebook

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