Sandy Springs Restaurants With Great Patios For Al Fresco Dining

The weather is getting warmer in Sandy Springs, which means it's patio season! Sandy Springs has plenty of outdoor dining options that will please anyone’s appetite for an al fresco meal.

For the best in beautiful views, patio dining and impressive menus, these options offer a taste of the great outdoors in Sandy Springs throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Flower Child

This Instagram-friendly eatery has colorful dishes and a relaxed airy patio. Flower Child is located at City Springs, and is just steps away from City Green and the sculpture garden. Guests can grab healthy vegetarian-friendly meals while enjoying the hustle and bustle around the heart of Sandy Springs. In addition to their salads and grain bowls, their flavored ice teas are a must-try on a hot spring or summer day!

Ray’s on the River

Often found on restaurant best-of lists, Ray’s on the River is a not-to-be-missed spot for outdoor dining. The scenic patio overlooking the Chattahoochee River is perfect for enjoying delectable gourmet bites from Ray’s extensive food and drink menus. Popular menu items include their seasonal surf and turf special and their a horseradish crusted grouper. In addition to their top-notch daily lunch and dinner menus, guests can enjoy special brunch dishes on Saturday and Sunday.

Big B’s Fish Joint

Big B’s has a colorful and charming patio that’s the perfect setting to enjoy their fresh seafood and craft cocktails. Unwind in the afternoon with their daily happy hour, which includes $5 margaritas, $6 wines, $1 oysters and $5 appetizers from 4-7pm. If you're looking for a casual restaurant where you can relax and refuel during the warmer spring and summer days, Big B’s is the spot for you.

Mutation Brewing Company

Mutation Brewing Company might not be the first place that comes to mind for al fresco dining, but don't sleep on it. The brewery's outdoor space features a covered patio, a rooftop bar strung with rope lights, and lawn games like Connect Four and Jenga for good measure. Their ever-changing lineup of craft beers is brewed right on site, and if you work up an appetite, Scoville Hot Chicken is located right inside the brewery. It's a great spot for a laid-back afternoon with friends or a happy hour that stretches into the evening.

Southern Bistro

For a casual and cozy meal that the whole family will enjoy, head to Southern Bistro. This neighborhood favorite features a pet-friendly patio that pups will love. Spend an afternoon outdoors enjoying the restaurant’s menu of fresh salads, sandwiches and “fork and knife” entrees. The pimento cheese and shrimp and grits are must-tries!

Savor Kitchen and Bar

Located at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, Savor Bar & Kitchen specializes in dishes influenced by the Bayou, Gulf Coast, and Low Country. Diners at the restaurant’s partially shaded patio can sit at rustic tables or lounge on modern couches overlooking a private lake. They offer breakfast and dinner, and the menu delights with Southern classics like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and more!

Casi Cielo

This Cocina Mexicana offers Oaxacan-style dishes and their deliciousness cannot be overstated. With interesting selections such as duck, mexican truffle, and octopus, it's a great spot if you are looking to try something new! You can couple all of that will their stellar patio equipped with comfortable seating and patio heaters that will ensure a relaxing time. If you're feeling a cocktail, don't worry, they've got that covered too! Their bar staff creates a myriad of tasty drinks that will compliment your night out. Casi Cielo is located at The Morgan Sandy Springs and only a short walk from plenty of other attractions, check it out!

Tre Vele

Who doesn't love a patio with string lights? Tre Vele is home to one of the best in Sandy Springs, with a 1,500-square-foot open-air rooftop terrace that makes every evening feel like a night out in Italy. But the atmosphere is just the beginning. Tre Vele is a modern Italian restaurant specializing in handmade pasta and modern takes on Italian classics, and the food absolutely lives up to the setting. Don't miss the tableside Cacio e Pepe, or the viral cheese wheel that's become a signature of the spot.

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