Pleasant temperatures throughout the year and nearby beaches mean an abundance of options when it comes to outdoor dining in Tampa Bay! And with the cooler fall weather, it means outside is THE place to be!
To help you sift through the options and pick the perfect restaurant for your next date night outing, we've put together this comprehensive outdoor dining guide.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>All of our options are categorized based on the type of outdoor dining! Check out the table of contents below for easy navigation.
Not up for dine-in? Check out How to Have a Gourmet Tampa Bay Date Night at Home. Or check out other great things to do and events happening in and around Tampa Bay this month – it's full of constantly updated things to do.
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OPEN AIR PATIOS
Armature Works
- Location: 1910 N Ola Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 250-3725
Huge lawn and patio seating areas, food hall with multiple vendors and restaurants, monthly events, and a night market.
Baba on Central
- Location: 2701 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 954-3406
Open air and covered patio dining, sister restaurant to Bodega, Lebanese cuisine
bartaco
- Location: 1601 W Snow Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 258-8226
Located in Hyde Park, bartaco has a side patio with tables and patio furniture. Check social media for secret taco options, located in Hyde Park Village.
Related: Tampa’s Best Hidden Gem Taco Spots
Beacon
- Location: 510 Water Street, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 221-4950
Tampa’s highest public rooftop cocktail and dining destination at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and Tampa's waterfront.
Birchwood Canopy
- Location: 340 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 896-1080
Open-air rooftop spot for drinks, light bites, and weekday happy hour.
Bulla Gastrobar
- Location: 930 S Howard Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 773-8626
Open-air rooftop Luna Lounge with special tapas menu, happy hour, and weekend brunch.
City Dog Cantina
- Location: 1208 E Kennedy Blvd., Unit 114, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 280-2999
Open-air patio with a laid-back vibe, Mexican eats, and bar food
Dirty Laundry
- Location: 1742 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 493-0040
Coffee shop and speakeasy with a large outdoor patio, weekend brunch, and one-of-a-kind atmosphere sure to impress your date
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West End Market
- Location: 990 Broadway, Dunedin
- Phone number: (727) 216-8861
Open-air concept with walk-up food counters and a vintage circle bar.
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Four Green Fields
- Location: 802 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 254-4444
Cozy Irish pub with multiple locations (limited outdoor patio tables at each), live music on select nights
Independent Bar and Cafe Tampa
- Location: 5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 341-4883
Covered and open-air patio dining out front, large beer list, bar bites
Irish 31
- Locations: Hyde Park, Westchase, and Seminole
- Phone number:(813) 510-3931
Authentic Irish pub with three Tampa locations, Westchase, Hyde Park, and Seminole, outdoor seating, and live music on select nights
Kona Grill
- Location: 4134 W Boy Scout Blvd. #1, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 877-5938
Patio dining out front and a great late-night happy hour.
Marina Cantina
- Location: 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach
- Phone number: (727) 443-1750
Tacos and margaritas served up on a huge rooftop, climb the stairs to the rooftop bar for a peek a boo sunset view
M. Bird
- Location: 1903 Market Street, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 296-2702
Rooftop lounge with light bites and cocktails, sunset views, and covered patio dining also available
Predalina
- Location: 1001 E Cumberland Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 344-3442
Predalina offers prime outdoor dining on their bustling Water Street Patio, shaded by lush oak trees, or on their intimate Cora Courtyard
The Rollin Mullet
- Location: 6401 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 245-5465
Open-air bar with a great beer selection, food, ten TVs, a fire pit, games, and more (also pet-friendly)
Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar
- Location: 3650 Midtown Drive, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 692-3330
Rooftop bar and restaurant atop the Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown Tampa, Latin cuisine
Related: Rooftop Bars in Tampa Bay for Date Night
Santo's Drinkeria Rooftop Bar
- Location: 1607 N 22nd St., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 248-1925
Rooftop bar serving craft cocktails and Sicilian Street food, plus cigars in Ybor City, located atop Casa Santa Stefano
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
- Locations: Westchase and Ybor City
- Phone number: (813) 247-1422
Locations in Ybor and Westchase with large open-air patios, craft beers brewed on-site, scratch kitchens, and a full menu
Ulele
- Location: 1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 999-4952
Riverfront views, covered rooftop terrace, open-air patio seating downstairs
COVERED PATIOS
Ava
- Location: 718 S Howard Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 512-3030
Covered curbside patio space, Italian eats, weekend brunch
Brick House Tavern + Tap
- Location: 1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 350-9108
Covered patio out-front, laid-back sports bar vibe, American eats, great burgers
Cafe at 1920
- Location: 1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 226-1003
Cozy rooftop coffee shop and cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch (with bottomless mimosas), and gorgeous views of the Tampa skyline.
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
- Location: 10 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 209-2299
Covered and curbside patio dining, build your own charcuterie, and happy hour. They have a location coming to Tampa in the summer of 2026.
The C House
- Location: 6005 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 488-4813
Covered patio and bar, champagne, charcuterie and cheesecake, weekday happy hour, live music
Columbia Cafe
- Location: 801 Water St. #1905, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 229-5511
Huge covered outdoor patio, Cuban and Spanish eats, located in the Tampa Bay History Center
HEW Chophouse / HiFi Rooftop Bar
- Location: 453 Edgewater Dr., Dunedin
- Phone number: (844) 569-9879
Covered rooftop bar, live jazz on select nights, located at the Fenway Hotel
Irish 31
Large, covered patio and bar, great place to catch a Lightning game, live music on weekends, dog-friendly
Noble Crust
- Locations: 8300 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: Carollwood, (813) 463-0193, St. Pete, (727) 329-6041
Covered patios at both Carrollwood and St. Pete locations
The Nona Slice House
- Location: 997 Main St., Safety Harbor
- Phone number: (727) 351-7570
Large, covered patio, wood-fired specialty pizzas, live music
Timpano
- Location: 1610 W Swann Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 254-5870
Large, covered patio out front, located in Hyde Park Village
World of Beer Tampa International
- Location: Tampa ( including Tampa International Airport), Westchase, and Brandon
- Phone number: Tampa International, (813) 930-5499, Westchase, (813) 926-2338, Brandon, (813) 324-8909
Spacious outdoor covered patio, large beer list, dog-friendly
ALFRESCO/OPEN AIR
Allelo
- Location: 300 Beach Drive NE Ste. 128, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 851-9582
Mediterranean-Aegean menu with small plates, cocktails, beer, and wine
BellaBrava
- Location: 204 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 895-5515
Italian eatery with alfresco tables out front, located on St. Pete's Beach Drive. Their Land O'Lakes location has a few covered tables in front
Bella's Italian Cafe
- Location: 1413 S Howard Ave. #100, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 254-3355
Covered curbside tables out front, weekend specials
Bodega St. Pete
- Location: 1180 Central Ave, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 623-0942
Curbside tables out front, with Latin street food, amazing Cuban sandwiches
Forbici Modern Italian
- Location: 1633 W Snow Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 251-8001
Curbside tables under covered patio space, located in Hyde Park Village, pet friendly
Meat Market
- Location: 1606 W Snow Ave., Tampa
- (813) 280-1113
Fine dining with curbside tables out front, weekend brunch, daily happy hour (4 p.m.-7 p.m.), located in Hyde Park Village
The Pearl
- Location: 823 Water St. Suite C-100, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 709-7779
Curbside tables with a covered awning. Located in the Channelside district, it's also included in the MICHELIN Guide.
Oak & Stone
- Location: 199 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 565-4064
Curbside tables with umbrellas, a brewpub with artisan pizzas, located in downtown St. Pete
On Swann
- Location: 1501 Swann Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 251-0110
Curbside patio tables with umbrellas, a contemporary New American spot perfect for date night, weekend brunch, located in Hyde Park Village
Pia's Trattoria
- Location: 3054 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport
- Phone number: (727) 327-2190
Curbside tables and large covered outdoor dining space, authentic Italian eats
WATERFRONT VIEWS
Jump over to our list of 15 waterfront restaurants in Tampa Bay.
American Social
- Location: 601 S Harbour Island Blvd. #107, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 285-5723
Huge, covered patio and bar, waterfront setting with views of the Tampa skyline, lively spot to catch a game, live music
Bon Appetit Restaurant and Bar
- Location: 148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin
- Phone number: (727) 733-2151
Waterfront eatery facing a marina, with covered outdoor patio dining
Casa Camí
- Location: 2545 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 281-7800
Situated on the 10th floor of The Current Hotel, enjoy stunning views of the bay while enjoying Mexican-inspired cuisine and crafted cocktails
Columbia Restaurant – Sand Key
- Location: 1241 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater
- Phone number: (727) 596-8400
Covered waterfront patio, Spanish and Cuban cuisine
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grill
- Location: 610 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 857-8118
Rum-centric eatery at the St. Pete Pier, large covered and open-air patio dining area with twinkle lights and tables in the sand
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
- Location: 7 Rockaway St., Clearwater
- Phone number: (727) 446-4844
Casual seafood spot with covered patio dining on the beach, a must-visit when in Clearwater
Fresco's Waterfront Bistro
- Location: 300 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 894-4429
Waterfront spot with marina views close to the St. Pete Pier, laid back beachy vibe
Hula Bay Club
- Location: 5210 W Tyson Ave, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 837-4852
Covered waterfront patio, weekend live music, dog friendly patio
Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
- Location: 601 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 277-0112
Huge, covered waterfront patio, happy hour, Sunday brunch
Oystercatchers
- Location: 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 207-6815
Upscale eatery with dockside lounge and outdoor deck, spectacular sunset views, weekend brunch, located at Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Perry's Porch
- Location: 335 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg
Designed with an airy, inviting feel, the space will feature both indoor and outdoor seating, allowing guests to take in city skyline and waterfront views while enjoying a beautifully curated coastal menu.
Salt Shack On the Bay
- Location: 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 444-4569
Beachy spot with tropical cocktails, seafood bites and a huge outdoor bar and picnic tables in the sand, weekend live music, try it for a sunset dinner
Sculley's Waterfront Restaurant
- Location: 190 Boardwalk Place East, Madeira Beach
- Phone number: (727) 290-1463
Seafood spot with optional views of the waterfront marina on their docks.
Sparkman Wharf
- Location: 615 Channelside Dr., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 618-5844
Outdoor hangout with beer garden, live entertainment, lawn games, and multiple food concepts
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Stones Throw
- Location: 304 W 7th Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 328-3910
Open air waterfront patio, tables with umbrellas, great cocktails and fresh oysters, located along the Tampa Riverwalk in The Heights District
Watervüe Grille
- Location: 700 Harbour Post Dr., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 642-7980
Dock and dine at Watervüe Grille on Harbour Island, relax on the pet-friendly patio under sprawling umbrellas, and relish the captivating Downtown Tampa skyline.
COZY COURTYARDS
Casita Taqueria
- Location: 2663 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 498-8749
Covered patio dining out front, plus a cute secret courtyard with picnic tables, great sangria and tacos
The Chattaway
- Location: 358 22nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (727) 823-1594
Outdoor garden dining space, live music, cozy atmosphere, dog-friendly
Gaspar's Grotto
- Location: 1805 E 7th Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 248-5900
Pirate-themed bar with outdoor courtyard, live music, and Sunday brunch, located in Ybor City
Miguel's Mexican Restaurant
- Location: 3035 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 876-2587
Courtyard with mosaic designs, fountain, and full bar
Red Mesa Cantina
- Location: 128 3rd St. S, St. Petersburg
- Phone number: (855) 265-0812
Scenic courtyard with fountain, tables with umbrellas, also check out the gorgeous DeSanto rooftop bar upstairs
Restaurant BT
- Location: 2507 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa
- Phone number: (813) 258-1916
Scenic tables in the garden, French-Vietnamese fusion
Feature image credit: Salt Shack on the Bay