It’s time to take your dining experiences outdoors! Picture this: you’re biting into gourmet fi let sliders while the sun sets and a gentle breeze messes up your hair. Outdoor dining isn’t just about the food; it’s an adventure that combines culinary delights with the great outdoors.

Local restaurants are stepping up their game, transforming patios, rooftops, and gardens into comfortable dining spots. The setting can turn a simple meal into a mini vacation this summer. The fun doesn’t stop at the ambiance.

Imagine a Sunday brunch spot with a DIY mimosa bar, shrimp cocktail, and beefy burgers. That sounds like prime patio dining. Outdoor dining brings out our playful side. Plus, dining outdoors gives you more space to stretch out and relax without feeling isolated.

They say fresh air boosts your mood, and natural light makes everything taste better (it’s science!).

From hidden garden bistros to lively seaside shacks, there’s a whole world of al fresco fun waiting to be discovered.

Here are a few of our favorites:

CAPS ON THE WATER
4325 Myrtle Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904.824.8794
capsonthewater.com

SLIDERS OYSTER BAR
218 First Street
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
904.246.0881
slidersoysterbar.com

SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT
9716 Hecksher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
904.251.4429
sandollarontheriver.com