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Those 300 days a year of Colorado sunshine demand a great selection of outdoor dining.

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Perfect patio days are here and they will only get better as the weeks go by. As we head into the summer, more restaurants are opening up outdoor dining options for the season. All of the patios on this map have officially opened and most of them are very very new.

Note: Patios are listed in alphabetical order, not ranked. If we missed your favorite new patio, please leave it in the comments.

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Work & Class

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Work and Class remains one of the hottest tables in Denver. Providing approachable, down to earth dishes focused around meats prepared on its rotisserie oven, the restaurant already has a cult-like following. And the patio is a great place to enjoy it all.
2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0700
(303) 292-0700

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Guard and Grace

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This modern steakhouse from chef Troy Guard and the TAG team comes with a great outdoor space in Downtown Denver where guests can enjoy a little charcuterie, cheese, and raw bar alongside their chosen meats.
1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-8500
(303) 293-8500

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Argyll Whisky Beer, A Gastropub

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Two outdoor areas allow guests to enjoy the dishes created by chef John Broening and the large selection of whiskys at this Uptwon gastropub. Very soon, a couple of dart boards will be added to the outdoor attractions.
1035 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 847-0850
(303) 847-0850

Biju's Little Curry Shop

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The patio of this RiNo casual Indian eatery small and charming and it goes perfectly with the curries created by chef Biju Thomas.
1441 26th Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-3500
(303) 292-3500

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Brazen

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The intimate patio at Brazen, outfitted with a fireplace, is the right spot in Berkeley for al fresco dining. Try the restaurant's house-made ramen and don't miss the deviled eggs.
4500 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
(720) 638-1242
(720) 638-1242

Butcher's Bistro

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2233 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

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D Bar Denver

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The brand new patio at this Uptown darling opened two days ago and it is hot. Enjoy the full menu but whatever you do, don't miss the ice cream selection.
494 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-4710
(303) 861-4710

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Declaration Brewing

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This brewery that opened in February has a killer patio. There are 20 taps to choose from ranging from classic beers to some innovative creations.
2030 S Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80223
(303) 955-7410
(303) 955-7410

North County

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The 75 seat patio at North County is packed with guests enjoying margaritas, tacos, and many of the creations of chef Sterling Robinson. Bonus: The Lowry eatery has a selection of over 100 tequilas.
94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
(720) 532-0106
(720) 532-0106

OneFold

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It is tiny but you will fall so in love with this place that you will come and hope that a seat frees up and you can enjoy the bacon fried rice or amazing
1429 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 906-1705
(303) 906-1705

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Solitaire Restaurant

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This much-anticipated restaurant from chef Mark Ferguson is set in the former Highland Garden Cafe. The space has been much improved and the outdoor area is a major highlight.
3927 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4732
(303) 477-4732

Stoic & Genuine

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The highlight of the plaza at Union Station is a great fountain and the perfect view for that is the patio at Stoic & Genuine. Order yourself a platter of oysters and soak up the sun.
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 640-3474
(303) 640-3474

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Sunnyside Burger Bar

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Tucked away from the busy 38th Avenue, this patio is a family-friendly spot for enjoying one of the interesting burger creations that Sunnyside Burger Bar offers. Give the Hipster - a burger that comes with pimento cheese, spinach, and Tender Belly bacon - a shot.
3759 Lipan St., Denver, CO 80211
(720) 255-2485
(720) 255-2485

The Good Son

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New to the dining lineup on Colfax, the Good Son brings Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The charming 60 seat patio is lined with planters with fresh herbs used by the chefs.
2550 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-5445
(303) 355-5445

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

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The rooftop patio at this new bar and restaurant in Prospect is the perfect spot for drinks with a group of friends any day or before or after a Rockies game.
2907 Huron St #106, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 226-1540
(303) 226-1540

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Work & Class

2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Work and Class remains one of the hottest tables in Denver. Providing approachable, down to earth dishes focused around meats prepared on its rotisserie oven, the restaurant already has a cult-like following. And the patio is a great place to enjoy it all.
2500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-0700
(303) 292-0700

Guard and Grace

1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
This modern steakhouse from chef Troy Guard and the TAG team comes with a great outdoor space in Downtown Denver where guests can enjoy a little charcuterie, cheese, and raw bar alongside their chosen meats.
1801 California St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-8500
(303) 293-8500

Argyll Whisky Beer, A Gastropub

1035 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Two outdoor areas allow guests to enjoy the dishes created by chef John Broening and the large selection of whiskys at this Uptwon gastropub. Very soon, a couple of dart boards will be added to the outdoor attractions.
1035 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 847-0850
(303) 847-0850

Biju's Little Curry Shop

1441 26th Street, Denver, CO 80205
The patio of this RiNo casual Indian eatery small and charming and it goes perfectly with the curries created by chef Biju Thomas.
1441 26th Street, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 292-3500
(303) 292-3500

Brazen

4500 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
The intimate patio at Brazen, outfitted with a fireplace, is the right spot in Berkeley for al fresco dining. Try the restaurant's house-made ramen and don't miss the deviled eggs.
4500 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
(720) 638-1242
(720) 638-1242

Butcher's Bistro

2233 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
2233 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

D Bar Denver

494 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
The brand new patio at this Uptown darling opened two days ago and it is hot. Enjoy the full menu but whatever you do, don't miss the ice cream selection.
494 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-4710
(303) 861-4710

Declaration Brewing

2030 S Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80223
This brewery that opened in February has a killer patio. There are 20 taps to choose from ranging from classic beers to some innovative creations.
2030 S Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80223
(303) 955-7410
(303) 955-7410

North County

94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
The 75 seat patio at North County is packed with guests enjoying margaritas, tacos, and many of the creations of chef Sterling Robinson. Bonus: The Lowry eatery has a selection of over 100 tequilas.
94 Rampart Way, Denver, CO 80230
(720) 532-0106
(720) 532-0106

OneFold

1429 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
It is tiny but you will fall so in love with this place that you will come and hope that a seat frees up and you can enjoy the bacon fried rice or amazing
1429 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 906-1705
(303) 906-1705

Solitaire Restaurant

3927 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212
This much-anticipated restaurant from chef Mark Ferguson is set in the former Highland Garden Cafe. The space has been much improved and the outdoor area is a major highlight.
3927 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4732
(303) 477-4732

Stoic & Genuine

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
The highlight of the plaza at Union Station is a great fountain and the perfect view for that is the patio at Stoic & Genuine. Order yourself a platter of oysters and soak up the sun.
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 640-3474
(303) 640-3474

Sunnyside Burger Bar

3759 Lipan St., Denver, CO 80211
Tucked away from the busy 38th Avenue, this patio is a family-friendly spot for enjoying one of the interesting burger creations that Sunnyside Burger Bar offers. Give the Hipster - a burger that comes with pimento cheese, spinach, and Tender Belly bacon - a shot.
3759 Lipan St., Denver, CO 80211
(720) 255-2485
(720) 255-2485

The Good Son

2550 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
New to the dining lineup on Colfax, the Good Son brings Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The charming 60 seat patio is lined with planters with fresh herbs used by the chefs.
2550 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-5445
(303) 355-5445

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

2907 Huron St #106, Denver, CO 80202
The rooftop patio at this new bar and restaurant in Prospect is the perfect spot for drinks with a group of friends any day or before or after a Rockies game.
2907 Huron St #106, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 226-1540
(303) 226-1540

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