Atlanta lists 13 patios for fall dining

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published a list of 13 restaurants in the metro area with outdoor seating suitable for the current cool weather. The list, dated November 2, 2026, identifies spots where residents can dine during the brief period between summer heat and winter chill.

The selections span the region, including locations in Peachtree City, Decatur, and East Atlanta. The publication describes the season as featuring warm evenings and dappled orange foliage. It positions these patios as primary venues for enjoying the current conditions.

Chef Andrea Montobbio’s new restaurant, Bicicletta, is included in the Kedron Village Shopping Center. The menu focuses on pizza and handmade pastas. The patio features string lighting and is surrounded by trees. Canoe in Historic Downtown Atlanta offers a two-story glass-walled structure with views of the Chattahoochee River. From the Well in West Midtown provides a fast-casual menu of burgers and salads. Its patio is described as a small, enclosed space with a coffee counter.

Kitty Dare in Marietta Park presents an Italian menu with a terrace offering views of the tree line. Krog Bar in Peachtree Hills serves a local menu with a small patio. Le Bon Nosh in Frenchtown Atlanta features a patio overlooking small, spaced-out tables. The restaurant serves European French cuisine. Monday Night Brewing at the Grove in Midtown offers a local location with a focus on craft beer and easy dining.

Pastries A Go Go in Decatur provides a large patio surrounded by trees and planters. Red’s Beer Garden in Brookwood offers a lawn setting with string lights and picnic tables. Staplehouse in Old Fourth Ward serves a high-end menu with a patio featuring shared tables. The Select in Sandy Springs provides a patio overlooking a small park with views of the surrounding area.

Tipsy Thaiger in West Roswell offers a patio with a guide for cocktail menus and a bar for checking classic cocktails. The location opened in 2020. TWO Urban Licks in East Atlanta features a patio with a focus on fall cooking and local menu items. The restaurant also serves a brunch menu. The list concludes with these two venues, rounding out the 13 recommended spots.

Olivia Wakim, a reporter on the AJC lifestyle team, wrote the article. She joined the outlet in 2023 after graduating from the University of Georgia. Her prior reporting experience includes The Red & Black, Grady Newsource, and the Marietta Daily Journal.