It’s officially patio season for North Texas and as the weather continues to warm up, there’s no better way to spend your time than on one of Plano’s many fantastic patios.
Here’s some of the best:
Rodeo Goat
641 Powell Ln. Plano
Rodeo Goat offers guests various interestingly named and uniquely crafted burgers like their famous Terlingua burger, which contains a patty topped with havarti, chili, onion, corn chips and garlic herb mayo. Guests can also choose from various beers on tap, including local favorites from Four Corners Brewery, Rahr & Sons, and more. For casual dining and delicious burgers, this is one of the best patios in Plano.
Katy Trail Ice House Outpost
4700 W. Park Blvd., Plano 75093
Want to spend your Saturday under shady trees in a colorful lawn chair, your dog lounging at your side? You aren’t alone. Katy Trail Ice House Outpost’s Austin-style beer garden is sheltered from Park Boulevard by tall shrubs, creating a buzzing patio exclusively built for listening to live music, eating loaded queso and drinking Summer Beer.
Granite Park Boardwalk
5880 State Hwy 121, Plano
At Granite Park, it all comes together at the Boardwalk — connecting office buildings at Granite Park with retail, hotel and dining options, all conveniently located with an unmatched waterfront view. Plus, the food is all fantastic, with something for everyone! Restaurants include the Biscuit Bar, Chips Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Blue Mesa, Union Bear and Suburban Yacht Club.
Whiskey Cake Plano
3601 Dallas Pkwy., Plano
Cloaked in the shade, the patio at Whiskey Cake Plano is the perfect place for something guava and rum-infused with a dash of honey, topped with a hibiscus flower. Whiskey Cake is considered one of the best restaurants in Plano.
Sixty Vines
3701 Dallas Pkwy., Plano
If it’s California you’re craving, Sixty Vines, located next door to Whiskey Cake, has a sinfully gorgeous patio and a greenhouse. Sixty Vines is a restaurant and wine bar with wine served at its best thanks to a state-of-the-art free-flow tap system.
Legacy West
5908 Headquarters Dr, Plano
Every single one of Legacy West’s restaurants comes complete with a patio, from Tommy Bahama, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, and True Food Kitchen to Mesero, North Italia, Earls Kitchen + Bar and more. There’s even a stunning $4 million dancing fountain.
In total, there are 19+ restaurants (including Starbucks, Sprinkles, Amorino and Legacy Hall) with patios at Legacy West.
Legacy Hall
7800 Windrose Ave., Ste. K100, Plano
While technically Legacy Food Hall (Legacy Hall) is part of Legacy West, it’s so epic it deserves its own mention. At Legacy Hall you’ll find over 25 different food and drink options to choose from, plus the outside area, The Box Garden, is Collin County’s largest patio space which also doubles as a music and entertainment venue. If fun, variety and live music are what you're looking for this is hands-down the best patio in Plano.
Rusty Taco
8000 Coit Road, Plano
Ice-cold beer, no-frills street tacos garnished with lime — Rusty Taco’s relaxed atmosphere and taco obsession make for an awesome snack at a low, low price. There are 13 handmade street tacos, not including breakfast tacos which, by the way, are served all day.
Ebb and Flow Legacy
7300 Lone Star Dr., Ste. C-125, Plano
If the patio at Ebb and Flow is not one of the best patios in Plano, it is for sure the prettiest. With pink and white flowers cascading from the canopy overhead, there’s no place more picture-perfect to enjoy, dinner, lunch, brunch or cocktails.
Urban Crust/32 Degrees
1006 E. 15th St., Plano
At sunset, Urban Crust’s sleek rooftop bar, 32 Degrees, is the best place to sample draft beers poured at a temperature of — you guessed it — 32 degrees. And you really can't beat the pizza.
Mexican Sugar
7501 Lone Star Dr., Ste. B150, Plano
At Mexican Sugar, guests can sit back with a delicious hibiscus margarita, enjoy festive Latin music and cool down next to The Shops’ gorgeous flowing fountain.
The Fillmore Pub
1004 E. 15th St., Plano
The Fillmore Pub is one of Plano’s longest-running neighborhood bars. Serving up craft beer, homemade food and one of the best whiskey selections around, the lively, British-style pub has something for everyone.
BoomerJack’s
5430 TX-121, Plano
BoomerJack’s neighborhood come-as-you-are sports bar has wall-to-wall TVs for big games, delicious American food, cold drinks and wallet-friendly pricing. The laid-back atmosphere includes a large patio equipped with its own bar and TVs.
To see more great patios in North Texas visit Local Profile’s patio guide here.
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