Outdoor Dining

Updated: February 25, 2001

Best spots for imbibing al fresco.

Outdoor Restaurants

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Humble Pie
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    317 S Harrington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 (map)

    Nosh on fusion tapas with Raleigh urbanites in this sleekly revitalized historic warehouse.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Michael Dean's Seafood Grill
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    6004 Falls of the Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 (map)

    A great patio, a wood-fired oven and a trendy attitude keep crowds coming back.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Crook's Corner
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    610 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (map)

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mellow Mushroom
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    601 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27605 (map)

    Score a table on the patio and soak in Glenwood Avenue's casual scene.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cosmic Cantina
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    1920 Perry St, Durham, NC 27705 (map)

    Tex-Mex with a fabulous deck: this Durham restaurant is a delight.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended La Residence
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    202 W Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (map)

    French romance gets even better with a quaint patio.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Weathervane
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    201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (map)

    Dine in a secret garden at Chapel Hill's favorite gourmet spot.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery
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    100 E Franklin St 3rd Floor, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (map)

    Enjoy a bird's-eye view of downtown Chapel Hill at this casual eatery.

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