Patio Dining

American

Cafe at the Plaza

The secret garden patio tucked between the ivy-covered brick walls of this hotel is an insider favorite for many locals.

Lowlands-inspired Cuisine

Cafe Benelux

Located in the heart of the Historic Third Ward, this rooftop patio puts you right in the middle of the action in one of Milwaukee's trendiest neighborhoods. Browse the bier book (yes, it's an entire book!), and enjoy Belgian-inspired cuisine while the city hums around you.

Lowlands-inspired Cuisine

Café Hollander Wauwatosa

Sister to Benelux, this Lowlands Group café is appropriately located in the bustling European-style historic village center of Wauwatosa. Their patio overlooks the massive stone pedestrian bridge, and if you come on Saturdays, you'll be steps away from the popular Tosa Farmers Market.

Local Coffee

Lakefront Colectivo Coffee

The historic Milwaukee River Flushing Station is now home to one of the city's favorite local cafes. Take a seat in one of the colorful chairs outside this beautiful stone building and enjoy a locally roasted coffee and breakfast while looking out over Lake Michigan.

Café, Deli & Market

Fuel Cafe Walker's Point

This cool motorcycle/industrial-inspired cafe has a great outdoor space perfect for enjoying dinner under the twinkling cafe lights.

Upscale Cuisine

Harbor House

Milwaukee's only lakefront restaurant can lay claim to one of the city's best views. You'll be right next to the water sitting out on the patio at this upscale steak and seafood eatery, often considered one of the city's most romantic spots.

Hotels & Motels

The Iron Horse Hotel

The Yard at the industrial chic Iron Horse Hotel is a great spot for outdoor dining, with decorate sails to shade you from the sun and a beautiful view of the 6th Street Viaduct.

Sports Bars

Leff's Lucky Town

The sprawling patio at this Wauwatosa favorite is great any time, but especially popular during special tailgate events.

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries

Milwaukee Ale House

This killer RiverWalk patio is the perfect place to watch boats cruising the Milwaukee River - you may even see some boaters or kayakers pull up to the public docks and join you for a beer!

Pizza

Pizza Man On Downer Ave

This iconic local favorite is famous for its incredible pizza, but it also has outdoor dining worth bragging about: a rooftop patio with a retractable roof! Don't be afraid to order a pizza with cream cheese as a topping - it's a gamechanger!

Sushi & Asian

Screaming Tuna

It just makes sense to eat sushi with a view of the water, doesn't it? The only patio located on the riverfront at the confluence of the Menomonee and Milwaukee Rivers, it offers a unique view of the city, looking up-river into the Historic Third Ward.

American

The Wicked Hop and Jackalope Lounj

Dine alfresco in the heart of the bustling Historic Third Ward on this covered sidewalk patio. Heaters make this a popular spot late into Milwaukee's outdoor dining season!