Patio dining options in Cedar Rapids are expanding each year. Here are 9+ tried and true patios for an afternoon or evening out. Those with heaters for cooler weather marked with *.
1. Parlor City Pub & Eatery*
Possibly the most happening place in the area, at Parlor City you will always find a fun crowd of folks enjoying great food, a huge selection of craft beer, and live music on the large patio space.
2. Iowa Brewing Co.
At this hip beer garden hangout you are likely to experience bicyclist, giant Jenga, live music and food trucks but you will ALWAYS experience national award-winning craft beer!
3. Cedar Ridge Distillery & Winery
Everything you would expect from a winery and nothing you would expect to find in Iowa. There are so many outdoor seating options, all of which offer stunning views of their vineyards and none of which are far from their tasting room. Check out there newly expanded bar and cocktail offerings!
4. Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Bocce ball, twinkly lights strung above an ode to Czech historic decor, great food, and oh yeah…gold medal award-winning craft beer!
5. La Cantina
Enjoy the sights and sounds at one of La Cantina's area locations in Marion or on Edgewood Road.
6. The Local Craft Ale House
This is a great stop for bicyclists along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail and spacious for all!
7. Local Pour Street Food*
Check out their great patio that is open throughout the year with igloos to keep you warm in the colder months.
8. Black Sheep Social Club
The spacious patio is a great place to relax, enjoy and soak in the season.
9. Rodina
Enjoy a beautiful meal and glass of wine on this patio in the Czech Village.
And that's not all! Here are other area restaurants with great seasonal patios:
30Hop*
Blind Pig
Bo Mac's
Boston's
Bricks Bar & Grill
Butcher Block Steakhouse*
Cancun
Casa Las Glorias
Caucho
Chrome Horse
Clock House Brewing
Cobble Hill
Daisy's Garage
Dry Creek Brew at 100 Main
Edison's
Edith & Lucille's
Farmer's Daughter's Market
Goldfinch Tap + Eatery*
La Cantina
Lebowski's Bar & Grill
Lucky's on 16th
Lu's Deli
The Map Room*
Mas Margaritas*
Midtown Station
Moco Game Room & Hot Dog Bar
Naso's*
Napoli's
Nelson's Meat Market
NewBo City Market Inc.
Old Neighborhood Pub
Ox Yoke Inn Restaurant
Pita's Mediterranean American Cuisine
Pizza World
Quinton's Deli
Sag Wagon Deli & Brew
Saucy Foccacia
The Starlite Room
Tornado's Grub & Pub
Urban Pie
Villa's Patio
West End Diner
Zeppelins
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