*Please contact the restaurant/patio to confirm hours*
11248 104 Ave NW | 780-428-7177
Minor- and dog-friendly.
11811 105 Ave | 780-441-1339
11821 105 Ave | 780-452-0224
Brand new patio for 2023.
10004 103A Ave NW
Dog-friendly.
10359 104 St NW | 780-421-7060
Dog-friendly. A regular on our Best Restaurants lists, won first place for Best Cocktails in 2023.
10020 101A Ave #120 | 780-761-8838
12417 Stony Plain Rd | 780-250-6066
Don’t tell anyone, but this is one of the core’s hidden gems with a “secret garden” patio feel.
10550 115 St NW | 780-707-0827
Dog-friendly. Makes floral-themed dishes, desserts and drinks, including an iced coffee that you stir with a flower.
11606 Jasper Ave | 780-454-9928
10807 106 Ave NW | 780-477-7896
10140 117 St NW | 780-660-0969
Took fourth in 2023 Best New Restaurant category.
10257 105 St NW | 587-635-1952
Minor- and dog-friendly. Named Best Patio in 2022.
10041 104 St NW | 780-498-1224
Popular place for after-work drinks.
10909 Jasper Ave NW | 780-705-1900
This black and pink coloured patio just got a floral mural makeover.
11957 Jasper Ave NW | 780-756-4570
Cocktails on a patio. This is the Edmonton summer you’ve been dreaming of. One of the winners in the Best Cocktails category for 2023.
9910 109 St NW | 780-452-7333
Dog-friendly.
Multiple locations
Minor-friendly. Named Best Cafe in 2022.
10166 100A St NW | 780-540-8920
Dog-friendly.
11817 105 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780.452.1571
This popular vegan pizzeria patio is neighbours with Asymmetrical Brewing.
10011 109 St NW #101 | 780-705-7788
Minor- and dog-friendly.
10158 90 St NW, Edmonton, AB | (780) 761-8700
10328 Jasper Ave | 780-761-9990
Took first place for Best Japanese in 2023.
10190 104 St NW | 780-540-0606
Dog-friendly.
10432 Jasper Ave. | 780-244-7799
Minor- and dog-friendly. Inspired by Tulum, Mexico, look for tequila and mezcal-specific menus.
9902 109 St.
Dine on this secret patio under bright paper lanterns. Earned the top spot for Best New Restaurant 2023.
10363 104 St NW | 587-521-1911
11806 Jasper Ave | 780-760-1616
Minor-friendly.
10224 104 St NW | 780-705-4007
10156 104 St NW | 780-451-8825
Minor- and dog-friendly.
10004 90 St NW | 780-705-1230
Minor- and dog-friendly.
9940 106 St | 780-429-2828
10423 101 St NW | 780-420-6335
Minor-friendly.
9449 Jasper Ave | 780-244-9702
Minor-friendly. Vegan. First place winner of Best Vegan in 2023.
12021 102 Ave #105 | 587-590-9973
Dog-friendly.
10240 124 St #56 | 780-250-0788
Dog-friendly.
11405 95 St | 780-477-6244
Another regular on our Best Restaurants list. Won Best Family in 2023.
10334 108 St NW | 780-990-0404
Minor and dog-friendly.
12431 102 Ave | 780-760-8253
10534 Jasper Ave | 780-428-0825
Second place winner in Best Pubs in 2020.
9735 Grierson Hill | 780-995-7347
A Segway tour of the River Valley topped off with a cool iced coffee? Sign us up!
1 Thornton Ct NW | 780-945-4747
Minor-friendly, find Roy Leadbeater’s “Ocean Moon” sculpture on the patio as you enjoy the view of the River Valley.
10516 Jasper Ave | 780-424-3836
Dog-friendly.
10150 100 St NW #101 | 780-757-8030
Took first in 2023 Best Brunch category.
10220 103 St NW | 780-757-1114
Winner of our Best Overall category in 2022.
10012 101A Ave | 780-426-7784
10425 121 St | 780-540-4800
Dog-friendly. Downtown hidden gem, partially underground so it gets great sun exposure yet is shielded from wind. Lots of parking with location under Wilfred’s in the Brewery District. Took third place in 2023 Best Japanese category.
10713 124 St | 780-249-6302
Dog-friendly.
10404 Jasper Ave | 780-244-8433
Second place winner in 2023 Best Indian category.
10750 124 St | 780-452-3393
Secured second in 2023 Best Family category.
11965 Jasper Ave | 780-761-4482
9605 111 Ave NW | 780-424-8777
Third place winner for Best Family in 2023.
10115 104 St NW | 780-428-8946
Visit this patio for award-winning food. Won Best Date Night in 2023.
12427 102 Ave | 780-488-7274
Minor-friendly.
11520 100 Ave | 780-497-7784
Dog-friendly.
10133 125 St NW | 780-757-8701
10523 99 Ave | 780-756-8188
Delicious Laos and Thai dishes. Don’t miss the Goong Laow Dang or red wine shrimp.
9843 110 St | 780-482-1741
11053 86 Ave NW | 780-244-0223
Minor- and dog-friendly.
10612 82 Ave NW | 780-757-2727
Minor-friendly.
10760 82 Ave NW | 780-249-9436
Minor-friendly.
10425 82 Ave NW | 780-439-1082
Wooftop patio.
10329 82 Ave NW | 825-333-3583
10439 82 Ave NW | 825-333-3583
8230 Gateway Blvd NW | 780-760-0200
Dog-friendly. Look for the Okuda San Miguel mural.
10019 81 Ave NW | 780-244-9076
Minor- and dog-friendly.
10750 82 Ave NW | 780-757-3105
10912 88 Ave NW | 780-433-0993
Minor-friendly.
10450 82 Ave NW | 780-431-0774
10413 79 Ave NW | 587-460-7177
Dog-friendly.
10926 88 Ave NW 3rd floor | 780-435-0083
Small-plate French cuisine on a rooftop patio.
8720 109 St NW | 780-757-7222
#104, 9916 72 Ave | 780-435-0158
Dog-friendly.
10426 82 Ave NW | 780-705-7015
Minor- and dog-friendly. Famed ice cream spot from Calgary has found a home in Old Strathcona.
10416 82 Ave NW | 587-454-6093
8216 104 St NW | 587-520-6338
Minor- and dog-friendly.
9562 82 Ave NW | 780-439-5535
7601 115 St NW | 780-760-6663
A French-inspired bakery with selections that depend on the “mood” of the owner.
8224 104 St NW | 780-433-9345
Dog-friendly and minor-friendly until 4 p.m. Second place winner in 2023 Best Tried & True.
10616 82 Ave NW | 780-414-6766
10163 81 Ave NW | 587-415-9866
Dog-friendly.
10335 83 Ave NW | 825-480-5300
Scored third in the Best New Restaurant category in 2023.
10403 83 Ave NW | 780-760-4747
Minor- and dog-friendly. Second in 2023 Best Brunch category.
8217 104 St NW | 780-760-0202
Minors until 6 p.m. Rooftop patio.
10922 88 Ave NW | 780-433-8369
Minor- and dog-friendly.
9621 82 Ave NW | 825-512-5631
8135 102 St NW | 780-439-4442
10335 83 Ave NW | 780-977-3787
Minor- and dog-friendly.
6509 112 Ave NW | 780-757-0137
9570 76 Ave NW | 587-525-8589
Minor- and dog-friendly.
8627 91 St | 587-524-8090
Minor- and dog-friendly. Fantastic and open patio space, walking distance to Mill Creek Ravine.
9013 88 Ave NW | 780-465-4834
9855 76 Ave NW | 780-757-0132
Minor-friendly.
8210-106 Ave NW | 780-485-0222
Dog-friendly. Some of the best soft serve in the city, and with an assortment of flavours and combinations you won’t find anywhere else.
6423 112 Ave NW | 780-250-0369
Minor-friendly. Rooftop patio.
6507 112 Ave NW | 780-474-5547
Minor- and dog-friendly.
2 Athabascan Ave #8 | (780) 570-1200
9929 60 Ave | 780-436-8922
1249 Windermere Way SW | 780-540-2826
Minor friendly.
5012 50 St #102, Beaumont | 780-737-3633
Long-standing favourite. Winner of our 2022 Best Brunch and Best Baked.
10111 Ellerslie Rd SW | 780-485-8029
4640 Calgary Trail NW | 780-430-4582
950 Parsons Rd SW | 780-784-8515
5842 111 St NW | 780-760-2228
A gastropub with a strong menu with Italian flare.
5015 – 48A Street, Leduc | 780-986-1377
14229 23 Ave NW | 780-488-4278
639 Cameron Heights Dr NW | 780-249-0637
5207 50 Ave, Leduc | 780-462-1300
4728 50 Ave, Leduc | 780-328-6060
3803 Calgary Trail NW Unit 646 | 780-462-1300
6925 Gateway Blvd NW #106 | 780-428-8899
Family-friendly vegan food. Winner of the Best Vegetarian restaurant category in 2022.
4211 106 St, #160 | 780-760-1937
5135 Ellerslie Rd SW | 780-244-8433
2003 91 St SW | 780-705-2205
5021 Mullen Rd NW | 780-430-0043
5940 Mullen Way | 780-395-1119
470 South Ave Unit C, Spruce Grove | 780-571-1717
Took the top spot for Best Steak in 2023.
16336 111 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587-635-4665
14213 103 Ave NW | 780-761-1155
Minor-friendly.
9-420 King St, Spruce Grove | 780-962-3936
9112 142 St NW | 780-752-7325
13408 Stony Plain Rd | 780-454-4300
Minor-friendly. Quiet backyard-like patio.
18352 Lessard Road, Hawkstone Plaza | 780-756-7710
Try the grilled Caesar salad.
15 Perron St #150, St. Albert | 780-459-0550
Minor-friendly. Walking distance to St. Albert Farmer’s Market.
101 Riel Dr, St. Albert | 780-651-7361
Dog-friendly.
9940 137 Ave. NW Unit 110 | (780) 250-9900
Nestled in the picturesque neighbourhood of Griesbach, Paramo Cafe has unique drinks, freshly made desserts and an abundance of outdoor seating.
8 Mission Ave., St. Albert | (587) 290-1655
21 Perron St #100, St. Albert | 587-290-3433
Winner of 2022 Best New Restaurant.
4 Versailles Ave. Unit 105, St. Albert | (587) 290-3463
13119 156 St NW | 587-817-0339
Winner of Best Mexican in 2023.
150 Bellerose Dr #104, St. Albert, AB | 780-569-1819
2023 third place winner for Best Overall.
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