Sometimes we just need a little fresh air — and a chance to let someone else do the cooking. When you want both, you need a restaurant with a great patio. We began compiling this list in 2020 when outdoor dining was a safer option, and we’ve kept it going because fall and spring are such great seasons to enjoy outdoor dining in Northwest Arkansas.
New restaurants are opening all the time in our area, so this list may not be comprehensive. (Tell us if you find a new one!) One of the newer patios in Northwest Arkansas (pictured above) is this rooftop patio at The Oak Steakhouse in Rogers, which has an amazing view. (When you go, order the Parker House rolls (made daily by a pastry chef). They’re incredible!)
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite restaurants in Northwest Arkansas which have patios and/or outdoor dining areas. We’re grouping the restaurants by city, for your convenience.
If we’ve missed any restaurants with outdoor dining available, please let us know by posting a comment or by emailing us at gwen@nwaMotherlode.com.
Rogers
Natural State Brewery
Red Robin
The Oak Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Wright’s Barbecue
Uptown Kitchen & Taphouse
Mirabella’s Table
The Rail
Fish City Grill
House 1830
Grub’s Grill & Bar
Theo’s
Mojito’s
Sam’s Olde Tyme Hamburgers
Twin Peaks
Ramen Nara
Angus Grill & Cantina
Big Orange
PF Chang’s
Tacos 4 Life
Newk’s Eatery
Torchy’s Tacos
Top Golf
Midici – Neopolitan Pizza Company
Chuy’s
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Foghorn’s
Onyx Coffee Lab
Bentonville
Pedaler’s Pub
Shoguns
Blu Fish House
Crepes Paulette
Louise at Thaden Field
Tavola Trattoria
La Petit Bistro
Bar Cleeta
Ramo d’Olivo
The Table at Hickory Inn
Newk’s
Stone Mill Cafe
Slim Chickens
McAlister’s
ArkanSeoul Koren Food
Bentonville Brewing Co
Bike Rack Brewing
Hub Bike Lounge
Mezzaluna Pasterian & Mozzarella Bar
The Momentary
Table Mesa
Table at 6th Street
Tusk & Trotter
Azul Tequila
Preacher’s Son (rooftop bar)
Oven & Tap
McAlister’s Deli
Smashburger
Yeyo’s Mexican Grill
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
The Hub
Fayetteville
Leverett Lounge
Feed and Folly
City Park
Big Box Karaoke
The Farmer’s Table
Sassy’s Red House
Noodles
Red Robin
Newk’s Eatery
Penguin Ed’s
Thep Thai
Atlas the Restaurant
Prelude Breakfast Bar
Doomsday Coffee
La Media Luna
Cork and Keg
Jammin Java
Lambeth Lounge
Arsaga’s
McAlister’s Deli
Hammontree’s Grilled Cheese
Tacos 4 Life
Grub’s Bar & Grille
Onyx Coffee Lab
Powerhouse
Fossil Cove
Loafin’ Joe’s
Mellow Mushroom
Puritan Coffee and Beer
Bordinos
Rolando’s
Torchy’s Tacos
El Matador
Smitty’s Garage
Bocca
Taste of Thai
Woodstone Craft Pizza
Mojitos
Little Bread Company
Bordinos
Theo’s
Johnson
Pizzeria Ruby
Hail Fellow Well Met
Springdale
La Huerta
Las Fajitas
Saddleback Brewery
Homegrown
Carmelita’s
Foghorn’s
Azul Tequila
Big Sexy Food
Braum’s
Buttered Biscuit (has a few outdoor tables)
DQ Grill and Chill
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Jimmy John’s
King Burrito
Las Margaritas
Las Palmas
MJ’s Pizzeria
Red Kite Coffee Company
Slim Chickens
Tacos 4 Life
The Flying Burrito Company
Trailside Coffee inside Phat Tire Bike Shop
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Bella Vista
LakePointe
Mai Chinese Food
Bella Vista Bar & Grille
Highlands Pub
Papa Mike’s
Duffer’s
B List Burger Bar
Picnic tables in Springdale:
Taqueria Don Guero
Black Apple
Bike Rack Brewing (has a coffee shop that serves pastries, etc.)
The Pits Meatery (food truck, but has picnic table seating)