Where to dine outside in Pittsburgh
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Goat cheese crostini and Arsenal's hot pepper cider at Butterjoint. Photo: Chrissy Suttles/Axios
It's patio season, Pittsburgh.
Why it matters: Alfresco dining makes the most of the city's coveted sunny season.
The big picture: With help from reader tips — and a few of our own go-to spots — we've rounded up some of the best outdoor patios to sip, have a meal and enjoy the summer.
Happenstance Cafe serves up everything from breakfast tacos to evening charcuterie on an airy back patio at 3832 Penn Ave. in Lawrenceville.
Caffé Mona offers American and French-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch from its outdoor seating area with a rainbow umbrella canopy at 4200 Penn Ave. in Bloomfield.
Butterjoint serves a blend of Pittsburgh comfort food and French bistro classics on a relaxed, dog-friendly patio at 208 N. Craig St. in Oakland.
Esquina Cantina serves tacos, tamales, tostadas and agave spirits like mezcal and tequila on a lively patio with open-air seating and a covered bar at 3720 Butler St. in Lawrenceville.
Andora has New American cuisine on a charming outdoor patio adorned with string lights and greenery at 1616 Mt. Nebo Road in Sewickley.
The Porch has seasonal American dishes and drinks on a bustling patio overlooking Schenley Plaza at 221 Schenley Drive in Oakland.
Federal Galley is a modern food hall with rotating kitchens, craft cocktails and a relaxed patio great for groups at 200 Children's Way on the North Side.
Eleven serves seasonal New American cuisine with elegant two-story patio seating that overlooks the Strip District at 1150 Smallman St.
The Grandview Saloon offers a classic steakhouse menu and a patio with panoramic views of Pittsburgh's skyline and rivers at 1212 Grandview Ave. in Mount Washington.
Tako serves inventive tacos and craft cocktails with a high-energy patio and street-style dining at 214 Sixth St. in Downtown.
Redfin Blues serves seafood and drinks with a riverfront patio — a rare opportunity to dine on the water — at 100 Waterfront Dr. on Herrs Island/Washington's Landing.
Over Eden is a rooftop bar and restaurant on top of the Tryp Hotel offering Mediterranean fare, craft cocktails and unrivaled city views at 177 40th St. in Lawrenceville.