19 bars and restaurants with patios in the Rocket City

Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim

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The patio at Stovehouse is one of our favorite patios
Stovehouse is the place to be. (McCarley Northway / Hville Blast)

As the weather gets warmer, outdoor dining is a must-have. The option allows for a laid-back, social atmosphere that’s perfect for enjoying time with friends or simply soaking in a peaceful sunny moment.

Lucky for us, Huntsville is home to a variety of bars, restaurants and cafés that include patios and outdoor seating. Read on for our list on great springtime dining options.

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Restaurants with outdoor seating

Back Forty Beer Co.

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Back Forty has a lot of outdoor space for patrons to enjoy the sunshine. (Hville Blast)

Back Forty, while home to a spacious interior, also includes a variety of outdoor seating options for visitors to enjoy. The bar includes shaded, unshaded and balcony seating.

Baker & Able

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Baker and Able is the “space” to be! (Ryleigh Scott / Hville Blast)

This rooftop bar is aesthetically inspired by Baker and Able, the two ambitious monkeys who went to space in 1959 and serve as the bar’s namesake. With its spacious rooftop patio, this bar offers the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the Huntsville skyline.

Barracuda Taco Stand

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Barracuda can’t be beat! (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

Barracuda Taco Stand is made up of all outdoor seating; you order by walking up to a window, and your food is served out of a different one! All of the restaurant’s seating is picnic tables on a wooden deck under an awning—perfect for a springtime meal!

Commerce Kitchen

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Commerce Kitchen is in an ideal spot! (Curtis Venetta / Hville Blast)

Take in beautiful downtown Huntsville views while enjoying delicious Southern classics from Commerce Kitchen—it can’t be beat!

Domaine South

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Our team loves visiting Domaine South! (Hville Blast)

Domaine South features an excellent variety of food and wine, and the restaurant is also home to outdoor seating overlooking Big Spring Park.

Edgar’s Bakery

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Egdar’s has a myriad of sourdough bread options. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

The Edgar’s locations in South Huntsville + Providence both feature outdoor seating for visitors to enjoy their drinks and baked goods.

Honest Coffee

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Honest Coffee is one of many great coffee spots in Huntsville. (Hville Blast)

In Downtown Huntsville, you can grab a coffee from Honest Coffee Roasters and sit outside while enjoying your brew.

The Martin Bar + Bistro

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The Martin is where it’s at. (Amelia Brodowski / Hville Blast)

The Martin Bar + Bistro features a wonderful selection of cocktails and mocktails that visitors can drink inside or out on the Martin’s balcony.

Oshi Poke Bowl

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Oshi Poke & Sushi is a great downtown lunch stop! (Curtis Venetta / Hville Blast)

Oshi Poke & Sushi has a delicious menu of ramen, sushi and poke. They also have many outdoor tables with a beautiful view of downtown Huntsville; it’s a great place to enjoy lunch and the sun!

Pane e Vino

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(Ryleigh Scott / Hville Blast)

Pane E Vino is a delicious local pizza spot located right next to the Huntsville Museum of Art and Big Spring Park. Eat your pizza inside, on the back patio, or out in the park!

The Poppy and Parliament

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The Poppy & Parliament is a bright spot for downtown dining. (Ryleigh Scott / Hville Blast)

Take a trip across the pond by heading downtown! The Poppy and Parliament is a cozy pub offering English staples that you can enjoy outside on the square.

Sam & Greg’s

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Sam and Greg’s has been a Huntsville staple for years. (Lacey Spear / Hville Blast)

Huntsville’s favorite pizzeria/gelateria spot is an absolute staple to downtown Huntsvile and—more recently—Madison! The downtown spot has plenty of open-air seating for patrons to enjoy their food!

Stella’s Elixir Lounge

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Enjoy some delicious drinks on Stella’s patio—in the heat or cold! (Leslie Gonzalez / Hville Blast)

Stella’s is an amazing spot for a more upscale dining and drinking experience. Order a cocktail (or mocktail) and head out to their patio to enjoy!

Yellowhammer Brewing

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Yellowhammer has great indoor and outdoor seating! (Joey Luria / Hville Blast)

One of the Rocket City’s favorite breweries, Yellowhammer, includes patio seating that opens up to a green space for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect place to get a drink and enjoy the spring weather.

Other outdoor spaces

The Camp

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The Camp is the place to be. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast)

The Camp is Midcity’s own bar-restaurant-hangout experience; the space includes several food and drink vendors, and plenty of space to dine and drink outdoors.

Campus No. 805

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Campus 805 is one of several refurbished sites in Huntsville. (Hville Blast)

Campus No. 805 is a great indoor venue, but several of its restaurants also feature outdoor seating and dining options. Straight to Ale and Hops N Guac are two bars in the space that have patio seating for visitors.

Field Day

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Field day is a one-of-a-kind venue in Huntsville! (Ben Johnson/ Hville Blast)

While Field Day is full of tons of fun things to do inside, it also includes ton of outdoor tables. Patrons can get a drink—they have lots of options—and head outside to enjoy it in the sun.

Lowe Mill

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Lowe Mill is host to several events weekly which showcase local talent. (Hville Blast)

Lowe Mill is known for its variety of artists and creators, but the mill is also home to several different restaurants. Grab a bite and enjoy it on the dock or on picnic tables in front of the space!

Stovehouse

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Stovehouse has tons of outdoor seating options. (Hville Blast)

Stovehouse is another one of the Rocket City’s fantastic mixed-use spaces. With restaurants, retail spots, and tons of open-air seating, this place can’t be beat on a springtime afternoon.

That is our list of outdoor dining spots and patio spaces across the Rocket City! Did we miss anything? Let us know.

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