Top 14 Patio Restaurants in the Valley

By Jacob Tyler Dunn

Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

Jacob Tyler Dunn A wide shot of the huge area at Lon's — there's more space outside than inside. 1/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The entrance of Lon's is beautiful by itself. 2/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Live music during sunset on Lon's patio is something to truly enjoy. 3/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Cute antique touches on Lon's tables. 4/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn At Lon's: a true Arizona patio with the cactus. 5/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The colors in this tree will make you think you're on the East Coast. 6/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Ocotillo's beautiful architecture, as seen from the street. 7/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Ocotillo has such a huge space, they even have DJs spin on the weekends. 8/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Guests enjoying the outside/inside feel of Ocotillo's dining area. 9/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The modern shipping container look is really cool. 10/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn An Arizona sunset downtown — nothing beats them. 11/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn In the heart of downtown lies Cibo, an urban pizzeria. 12/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Cibo: Being on this patio will make you feel like you're in your own backyard. 13/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The inviting view from the street. 14/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn It's worth the drive to Talavera in North Scottsdale for this incredible view. 15/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Pinnacle Peak, as seen from Talavera, is beautiful. 16/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn It's almost like a Hollywood set of Arizona on Talavera's patio. 17/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Cool font for the logo of Talavera. 18/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Even two stories up, Talavera is surrounded by beautiful greenery. 19/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn If it's too hot outside, the view from inside Talavera is just as good. 20/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Nothing says Arizona like cactus. 21/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Inside the Royal Palms Resort is T. Cook's. 22/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The Royal Palms boasts beautiful scenery. 23/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn A luxurious view of Camelback Mountain at T.Cook's. 24/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Fresh squid prepared at T. Cook's open kitchen. 25/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Shade or sun — your choice. 26/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn T. Cook's wonderful fireplace sits beneath Camelback Mountain. 27/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Since T. Cook's is at the Royal Palms Resort, there are lots of other great patios to enjoy. 28/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The sun goes down at Mora Italian, but the patio is heating up. 29/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The inside/outside concept of Mora is amazing. 30/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Mora's wine glasses, waiting to be filled. 31/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn There's a great view of bustling Seventh Street from Mora. 32/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The view from inside looking out onto Mora's patio — it's a great layout. 33/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Located right off the canal in Phoenix is Chelsea's Kitchen. 34/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Chelsea's packed patio under the trees. 35/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Beautiful flowers are what separates Chelsea's patio from the canal. 36/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn At Chelsea's Kitchen, delicious food is ready to be served. 37/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Chelsea's has a variety of entrees on their menu. 38/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn House of Tricks in Tempe is right off Mill Avenue. 39/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn If you make it inside House of Tricks, you'll see some cool art. 40/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn House of Tricks has giant portions. 41/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Knowledgable bartenders can recommend the right wine at House of Tricks. 42/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn See House of Tricks' friendly hostess as soon as you arrive. 43/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Located on Main Street in Old Town Scottsdale, the House Brasserie is a great escape. 44/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The House Brasserie has a perfect space for large events. 45/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn House Brasserie's simple, elegant settings. 46/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Grab a menu. 47/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Cool decorations around House Brasserie's patio and inside the restaurant. 48/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Old wine bottles made into a clever light. 49/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Take a trip out to Queen Creek Olive Mill. 50/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn With a giant patio, there is plenty of seating. 51/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Lush trees will make you feel out of Arizona. 52/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Inside the Queen Creek Olive Mill, you'll find additional seating and tons of fun knick-knacks to shop for. 53/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn You can purchase wine and then drink it outside on the patio. 54/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Each outdoor space has its own unique feel. 55/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The most popular spots are by the fire pits. 56/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Down in Gilbert, you'll find Joe's Real BBQ. 57/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn At Joe's, you can even order from the street. 58/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The patio is the perfect match of modern but homey. 59/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn For the hotter days, the indoor/outdoor patio is best. 60/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Perfectly aligned benches rest under shade trees. 61/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Even inside at Joe's Real BBQ, it will feel like you're outside. 62/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Ordering is still kept old school: order, pay, take your food to the table. 63/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Cool murals and trees outline the street outside Gallo Blanco. 64/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Downtown Phoenix is known for its murals. 65/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Modern Arizona chic; can't have a patio without some cactuses. 66/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Cool vintage tables set the vibe. 67/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Crescent Ballroom is a staple of downtown Phoenix. 68/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The second floor of Crescent's patio has amazing downtown views. 69/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Also, perfect for sunsets. 70/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The first floor of Crescent Ballroom's patio is always busy with people. 71/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn It's a great spot to catch happy hour and wait for rush hour to die down. 72/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Two levels of awesome patio. 73/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The exterior of Crescent Ballroom will draw you in on its own. 74/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn The Orchard in uptown Phoenix is a great spot for family and friends to gather. 75/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Pomelo is just one of the restaurants at The Orchard. 76/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Comfortable seating and great lighting make this a great patio. 77/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn There are plenty of spots to choose from. 78/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Inside Luci's at the Orchard, you'll find tons of cool shopping. 79/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Grab ice cream, coffee, dinner, or whatever and enjoy their patio. 80/81

Jacob Tyler Dunn Even for a romantic dinner, the Orchard is the spot. 81/81

Top 14 Patio Restaurants in the Valley

Arizona residents are lucky to have relatively great weather most of the year, which means there are plenty of amazing patio bars around the Valley. We picked our 14 favorites and captured these gorgeous images so you can see for yourself. Summer is over. It's time to eat outside.