11 of the Best Midtown Atlanta Outdoor Dining Restaurants

Atlanta is a great city for going out during the Spring and Summer, which is perfect for dining outdoors. Atlanta has the impressive diversity of places to eat out that you would expect in a major city, and Midtown Atlanta restaurants are among the best. Check out the suggestions here for local, international, casual, and upscale dining options. These are not in any particular order, so don’t be surprised if the last one on the list ends up being your favorite.

Ecco has a couple of locations, one in Midtown and one in Buckhead. The indoor seating area and the bar at Ecco Midtown are so elegant that you might not feel like going outside at all, but if you do, there is shaded outdoor seating to enjoy. Ecco has a great menu of staples as well as an extensive drink menu. You will find Ecco Midtown conducive to a variety of occasions, whether a night at the bar or brunch on a sunny afternoon.

Steamhouse Lounge has great outdoor balcony seating on the second floor overlooking West Peachtree Street. More importantly, this casual, fun Midtown Atlanta restaurant has a variety of great bites to eat. Steamhouse Lounge is primarily a seafood place, with various options for fish, shrimp, clams, and snow crab.  Including the crowd pleaser Lobster Bisque! However, you don’t need to be a seafood lover to find a great meal here. Enjoy it with a brew on the deck while you enjoy the fresh air.

Cypress Street Pint and Plate is a classic Midtown Atlanta eatery that is a staple for local outings. With sandwiches, burgers, salads, sides, and a robust drink menu, Cypress is a great spot to find refreshments on an Atlanta afternoon. Sit outside to enjoy a meal and some drinks for your next casual work meeting or outing with friends.

Pasta Da Pulcinella offers a great opportunity to both indulge your craving for comfort food and try something that is a little more high-end. Enjoy lobster ravioli, grilled lamb chops, or chicken marsala on the restaurant’s spacious patio. Pasta Da Pulcinella accepts reservations, making it a great option for a semi-formal sit-down dinner with friends, family, or colleagues.

Lure is a highly-ranked restaurant with a beautiful dining area plus a patio, a lot of ambiance, and great food. While Atlanta has several seafood restaurants that are of note, Lure is outstanding as a high-end option. You can opt for chicken or steak or enjoy elegantly prepared fish, oyster, crab, and more. If the presentation is something you can appreciate, Lure is especially recommended.

The Optimist is the place to go when craving a seaside fish camp experience amid Atlanta. Featuring sustainable seafood like fresh oysters, Maine scallops, and roasted trout, this restaurant’s delectable menu is sure to appease every seafood lover. You can also pair your coastal cuisine with a handcrafted cocktail or a glass of something from their beer and wine menu. Additionally, their semi-private dining room is a great option when looking to host an event.

Cafe Intermezzo is a lovely upscale restaurant with elegant indoor and outdoor seating areas.  You will feel like in are enjoying time with friends in Paris.  They serve brunch, dinner, dessert, and drink menus featuring a variety of domestic and European cuisine. In addition to providing a wonderful dining experience for a variety of occasions, Cafe Intermezzo supports a range of local food pantries and related charities. The cafe only accepts debit or credit cards, so be sure to come prepared.

Bulla Gastrobar has a handful of locations across the South, including right in the middle of Midtown Atlanta. With a nice indoor dining area and outdoor patio, Bulla provides a fine atmosphere in which to enjoy tapas along with other Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines. With a wide variety of small, well-presented dishes, the tapas style of dining allows you to pack more great foods into a single meal. Complement your tapas with drinks, desserts, and something for the kids at Bulla Gastrobar. Catering and private events are available as well.

Every restaurant list needs a pizza place, and DaVinci’s Pizzeria is one of Midtown Atlanta’s best. Enjoy one of DaVinci’s signature pizzas or build your own, along with salads, breadsticks, drinks, and more. Enjoy a great meal indoors in the dining area, outdoors on the patio, or in the comfort of your own home with delivery options.

Publik Draft House is a spacious Midtown Atlanta bar with a great selection of drinks and food that surpasses anything one would ordinarily consider to be “bar food.” Publik is also a great place to enjoy live music and other events as you choose from lunch, dinner, or late-night menus. Enjoy burgers, salads, wraps, pretzels, and other mouth-watering dishes that go great with a cold drink. For a fantastic night out and a sense of connection with the Midtown community, enjoy dinner, drinks, and events at Publik Draft House.

Come to Negril when you’re ready for a unique restaurant experience. While Midtown Atlanta restaurants generally abound with seafood, Mediterranean cuisine, and classic American bar food, Negril mixes things up with the finest selection of Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy fish, jerk dishes, burgers, bowls, soups, and salads indoors, outdoors, or at Negril’s mobile food truck. Sip a cocktail and enjoy this one-of-a-kind Midtown joint.

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