Denver's ten best restaurant patios

Categories: Best of Denver

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Domo, 1365 Osage Street
Dining at Domo is a little like dining in Epcot's version of Japan: The dining room is like a house in a dark, enchanted forest with tables made from stone slabs and seats cut from tree stumps. But the real place to relax is in the garden out back, which the restaurant keeps lush with trees and flowers that lend a zen note to a meal of Japanese country food. It's an ideal place to soak up the sun over a quiet lunch.

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El Noa Noa Mexican Restaurant, 722 Santa Fe Drive
The margarita may be our very favorite patio sipper, and it's even better when paired to a basket full of chips and a little salsa. And when we're craving that kind of afternoon, we head straight for El Noa Noa, a Santa Fe Arts District restaurant with a vast, shady garden in its back yard. It's a great place to kick back with a drink and gaze at the waterfall while the sweet sounds of a mariachi band roll over you.

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Indulge Wine Bar
Indulge Wine Bar, 1601 Mayberry, Highlands Ranch
You'll have to head deep into the southern suburbs to find this restaurant tucked deep in the heart of Highlands Ranch. But if it's outdoor dining you're after, Indulge is worth it. The spot features a long wine list and typical wine bar-tapas fare, all consumable on a deck with unadulterated views of the front range, fire pits and ample, comfortable seating. And best of all, you won't have to fight crowds to relax and enjoy it, glass of bubbly in hand.

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Lola, 1575 Boulder Street
Illuminated with strands of lights and emanating Latin rhythms, Lola's covered patio is a worthy competitor for outdoor dining digs in a neighborhood that features a lot of decks. But the reason why we're regulars is because it's an ideal spot for people-watching, flirting, socializing and meeting your neighbors over margaritas, beers and items from the raw bar, which also features a couple of patio-side seats.

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Ignite!

2124 Larimer St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

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Linger

2030 W. 30th Ave., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Cafe|Bar

295 S. Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Cafe|Bar

295 S. Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

El Noa Noa Mexican Restaurant

722 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar

1601 Mayberry Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO

Category: Music

Lola

1575 Boulder St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Ale House at Amato's

2501 16th St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Gaia Bistro

1551 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Bittersweet

500 E. Alameda Ave., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

Domo

1365 Osage St., Denver, CO

Category: Restaurant

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4 comments
Co_snosurfer
Co_snosurfer

While I agree with most of this list, it's an absolute travesty that Potager is not mentioned. They have one of the most beautiful, amazing patios in the city.

MB
MB

You guys overlook Bistro Vendome? Seriously?

Mbarrios2
Mbarrios2

Tony Rigatoni's in Morrison has a great patio and the food is delicious!

Mike
Mike

Tony Rigatoni's sucks

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