Dine al Fresco: Where to Dine Outdoors in Columbia

After this year’s brutal winter weather, springtime is officially here.

We asked Columbia Patch readers on Facebook where their favorite place is to dine al fresco. Although the options are plenty, we’ve rounded up popular eateries in the area for outdoor dining with the help of Patch readers.

On a sunny, 75-degree day, the best seat in the house is always outdoors.

Add these to your springtime bucket list:

• Stanford Grill — 8900 Stanford Blvd, Columbia | American, Traditional
• • Relax on the outdoor patio, complete with a fireplace

• The Ale House Columbia — 6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia | American
• • Indoor bar opens up to the spacious outdoor patio seating

• Victoria Gastro Pub — 8201 Snowden River Pkwy, Columbia | American, Bar
• • Comfortable outdoor patio seating is heated during the cooler temps

• Petit Louis Bistro —10215 Wincopin Circle, Columbia | French, Cafe
• • Quaint outside seating area overlooks a scenic lake

• Pub Dog — 8865 Stanford Blvd, Columbia | Pizza, Pub
• • Casual, dog-friendly outdoor patio

• Sonoma’s Bar & Grille — 7248 Cradlerock Way, Ste E, Columbia | American, Bar
• • The outdoor patio features TVs to catch the game

• Clyde’s of Columbia — 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia | American, Seafood
• • Large outdoor seating with a waterfront view

Have one to add to the list? Share it with us in the comments.

Photo of Stanford Grill via Facebook