The best thing about summer dining is eating outside. There’s nothing like enjoying a meal on a patio or deck, with sparkle lights, fresh air and often, live music. Luckily for Louisianians, we have plenty of options for outdoor dining across the state. Here are 10 of the best, listed alphabetically.
- Apolline Restaurant, New Orleans
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apolline/Facebook A pretty little place that’s perfect to take a date. Dine in the herb garden when the weather’s nice. 4729 Magazine Street, New Orleans.
- Avo, New Orleans
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Avo/Facebook This charming Italian restaurant is owned by a fourth-generation Sicilian, so you know the food is amazing! You wouldn’t guess from the front that there’s a patio this romantic hiding in back! 5908 Magazine Street, New Orleans.
- Cristiano Ristorante, Houma
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Cristiano Ristorante/Facebook Delicious Italian-influenced seafood and entrees. The patio dining is absolutely magical in the evening. 725 High Street, Houma.
- Fremin’s Restaurant, Thibodaux
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Fremin’s/Facebook Located in a mid-19th century building, Fremin’s has old-school Louisiana charm. Dine on the balcony, day or night, for a wonderful experience. 402 W 3rd Street, Thibodaux.
- The Harbor Bar & Grill, Metairie
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The Harbor Bar & Grill/Facebook Friendly service and delicious seafood and burgers. Stop by for their late night menu - open until 3 a.m. on weekdays; 4 a.m. on weekends. 3024 17th Street, Metairie.
- Middendorf’s, Akers
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Middendorfs/Facebook Situated between Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, you can’t go wrong with this view! Everything on the menu is good, but it’s hard to pass up the catfish. 30160 Old US-51, Akers.
- Palmettos On The Bayou, Slidell
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Palmettos on the Bayou/Facebook Cajun and Creole on the Bayou Bonfouca. The 5,000 square-foot deck is surrounded by lush vegetation - a true Louisiana experience. 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell.
- Red Zeppelin Pizza, Baton Rouge
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Red Zeppelin Pizza/Facebook What’s better than pizza? Pizza on the patio with the Sole Brothers! Not only is the patio nice, the pizza is amazing. Try the Mothership Pizza. 4395 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge.
- The Saint Street Inn, Lafayette
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The Saint Street Inn/Facebook Enjoy lunch on the patio during the day, and hear live music at night under the lights! 407 Brook Avenue, Lafayette.
- Tsunami Shaw Center, Baton Rouge
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Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge/flickr The terrace at Tsunami Shaw Center overlooks the Mississippi, and the view is simply amazing. If you’re looking for a romantic spot and some delicious sushi, this is your place. 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge.
What’s your favorite place to dine outside in Louisiana?
apolline/Facebook
A pretty little place that’s perfect to take a date. Dine in the herb garden when the weather’s nice. 4729 Magazine Street, New Orleans.
Avo/Facebook
This charming Italian restaurant is owned by a fourth-generation Sicilian, so you know the food is amazing! You wouldn’t guess from the front that there’s a patio this romantic hiding in back! 5908 Magazine Street, New Orleans.
Cristiano Ristorante/Facebook
Delicious Italian-influenced seafood and entrees. The patio dining is absolutely magical in the evening. 725 High Street, Houma.
Fremin’s/Facebook
Located in a mid-19th century building, Fremin’s has old-school Louisiana charm. Dine on the balcony, day or night, for a wonderful experience. 402 W 3rd Street, Thibodaux.
The Harbor Bar & Grill/Facebook
Friendly service and delicious seafood and burgers. Stop by for their late night menu - open until 3 a.m. on weekdays; 4 a.m. on weekends. 3024 17th Street, Metairie.
Middendorfs/Facebook
Situated between Lake Maurepas and Lake Pontchartrain, you can’t go wrong with this view! Everything on the menu is good, but it’s hard to pass up the catfish. 30160 Old US-51, Akers.
Palmettos on the Bayou/Facebook
Cajun and Creole on the Bayou Bonfouca. The 5,000 square-foot deck is surrounded by lush vegetation - a true Louisiana experience. 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell.
Red Zeppelin Pizza/Facebook
What’s better than pizza? Pizza on the patio with the Sole Brothers! Not only is the patio nice, the pizza is amazing. Try the Mothership Pizza. 4395 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge.
The Saint Street Inn/Facebook
Enjoy lunch on the patio during the day, and hear live music at night under the lights! 407 Brook Avenue, Lafayette.
Tsunami Sushi Baton Rouge/flickr
The terrace at Tsunami Shaw Center overlooks the Mississippi, and the view is simply amazing. If you’re looking for a romantic spot and some delicious sushi, this is your place. 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge.
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