Resy’s Definitive Patio Season Guide

One of the few places in the neighborhood with expansive outdoor seating, Super Six boastsplenty of sunlight—alongside it’s tantalizing menu options. Spring for fresh takes on Hawaiian classics like pork belly masubi, Portuguese sausage corndogs, tempura fish tacos, and aloha fries (which come with kalua pork, kimchi mayo, scallions, and a sunny side egg). Be sure to check out Happy Hour for on-theme cocktails.

Sweeping views of the Pacific ocean pair perfectly with classic Northwest seafood. Ray’s Boathouse has been a local Seattle establishment since 1973, serving up brunches and celebratory dinners, but also afternoon and late-night happy hours for locals wanting to take it all in. Splurge on dishes like Alaskan king crab legs, served with garlic ginger-spiced green beans, fried potatoes, lemon butter, and walnuts; or head to the cafe upstairs for a casual lunch of fish and chips and a bowl of chowder.

Come to The Corson Building for an idyllic retreat. From the 1910 stone mason’s cottage, to the courtyard that resembles a turn-of-the-century secret garden, elegance lives here. Located in the unassuming Georgetown neighborhood, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another place and time, where rustic perfection reigns. Devour seasonal American dishes served family-style on communal tables, in a courtyard adorned with lush vine canopies and ivy crawling up the walls.

With panoramic city views, spanning Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, few city locales can beat the The Nest perched atop the Thompson Seattle hotel. The menu—comprised of small bites accompanied by cocktails and wine—revolves around seasonal and regional produce. Indoor and outdoor seating are both available.

Summer means s’mores and campfires. And as its name indicates, this establishment features outdoor seating with views of the mountain ranges to the east and west, and Mount Rainier on a clear day. Expect seafood dishes like raw oysters and clam chowder, Loki salmon with avocado smear and toast, and a seafood boil. The signature s’mores kit comes in a coal tin, to be made over a candle and enjoyed outside.

Queso and margaritas against the backdrop of a colorful mural will add extra sunshine to your day. A large garage door opens to the alley seating, making you feel like you’re taking advantage of the weather even if you sit inside. Great for happy hour  and celebratory meals alike, Casco Antiguo has margaritas on tap and chips that are thick and come in long, rectangular strips, perfect for dipping. Dishes like tingas de pollo tacos and enchiladas vegetariana are good go-to’s.

What’s better than barbecue on a patio on a warm, sunny day? The menu here showcases Pacific Northwest style fused with Asian flavors—and, of course, smoke. Enjoy smoked Meyer Ranch prime brisket served with spiced buttered corn, coleslaw, and a house pickle or smoked Pure Country harvest ribs. And try a papaya salad with tea-smoked chicken, mint, rau ram, tamarind, roasted peanut, fried shallot, and fish sauce or smoked oysters served with kimchi. Don’t forget to check out the cocktail menu as well.

Relish in the ambience of a romantic French restaurant, boasting sprawling views of the Puget Sound.  Located in Pike Place, Maximilien serves classics such as Escargot à la Bourguignonne and French onion soup, best enjoyed with a special someone, while taking in waterfront and ferris wheel views on the patio.

This specialty cafe meets boutique grocery features quaint outdoor seating—making for a day well spent—right in the middle of Occidental Square. Pair a handmade croissant and coffee—or a soup and salad—with some people watching, as you dine on the classic brick walkway of Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square.