Spend a glorious afternoon or evening on one of these beautiful patios! This list is organized by area.
11248 104 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-428-7177 | 1strnd.ca
Minor- and dog-friendly. 1st Round’s The Great One made to the finals of the Edify Burger Guide.
11811 105 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-441-1339 | theartofcake.ca
Heather Klimchuk’s favourite thing to eat is at The Art of Cake.
10359 104 St NW, Edmonton | baijiuyeg.com
Dog-friendly. A regular on our Edify‘s Best Restaurants lists, Baijiu was awared second place for Best Cocktails in 2024.
10020 101A Ave NW #120, NW, Edmonton | 780-761-8838 | biancoeats.com
Read about how Liam Newbigging gets lost in the sauce at Bianco.
12417 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton | 780-250-6066 | bodegayeg.ca/124
Don’t tell anyone, but this is one of the core’s hidden gems with a “secret garden” patio feel. Read about how Sean Price, Chief Development Officer, University Hospital Foundation enjoys the small plates at Bodega.
10807 106 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-477-7896 | cafeamorebistro.ca
This brick building can easily be described as a “cozy bistro.”
10257 105 St NW, Edmonton | 587-635-1952 | campiobrewingco.com
Minor- and dog-friendly. Named Best Patio in 2022. More than a brewery, Campio Brewing has a full, and inventive, menu.
10041 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-498-1224 | thecaskandbarrel.ca
The Cask and Barrel is a popular place for after-work drinks.
10909 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-705-1900 | centralsocialhall.com
With a black and pink mural created by Alixandra Jade, the same artist responsible for the floral mural on Machester Square, this patio knows how to party; often with a dj.
10166 100A St NW, Edmonton | 780-540-8920 | dalla.ca
Dog-friendly. Edify interviewed the owners of Dalla Tavola Zenari when they were opening the restaurant.
9902 109 St NW, Edmonton| dollyscocktails.ca
The backyard patio is cute and fresh; the type of place where Kim Mitchell’s Patio Lanterns will get stuck in your head. Dolly’s is likely known most for 2 features — delicious cocktails and fun decor.
11817 105 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-452-1571 | diepie.ca
This popular vegan pizzeria patio is a great place to unwind and dig in to a delicious pie.
10158 90 St NW, Edmonton| 780-761-8700 | dogpatchyeg.ca
As you can probably tell from the name, this bistro is also dog-friendly. Read about how Marty Pawlina’s favourite thing to eat is the Brickyard Burger at Dogpatch.
10190 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-540-0606 | dosc.ca
Dog-friendly. Jill Scheyk, Account Director at ZGM, says her favourite thing to eat is the Brussels Sprouts at DOSC.
10524 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | fusrepairshop.ca
Dine on this secret patio under bright paper lanterns. Earned the top spot for Best Overall Restaurant as well as Best Vibe in 2024. Also earned second place for Best Cocktails in 2024. Dog-friendly.
10156 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-451-8825 | kellyspubedmonton.com/
Minor- and dog-friendly.
10004 90 St NW, Edmonton | 780-705-1230 | littlebrick.ca
Minor- and dog-friendly. Little Brick makes Edify‘s shortlist of 4 Great Wedding Venues for being “cozy and quaint.”
9940 106 St NW, Edmonton | 780-429-2828 themarc.ca
Dog-friendly. Won third place in our Best Steak category in 2024.
9449 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-244-9702 | mosaicsandmotharchive.com
Minor-friendly. Vegan. Second place winner of Best Vegetarian in 2024.
12021 102 Ave NW #105, Edmonton | 587-590-9973 | oddcompany.ca
In Edify‘s latest Burger Challenge, where readers vote on their favourite burger, Odd Company’s Animal Burger emerged the clear winner. We all know how well a burger & beer on a patio go together.
10240 124 St NW #56, Edmonton | 780-250-0788 | eatoeb.com/locations/oeb-edmonton
Minor- and dog-friendly.
11405 95 St NW, Edmonton | 780-477-6244 | ottofoodanddrink.com
Another regular on our Best Restaurants list. Won third place for Best Vibe in 2024.
10334 108 St NW, Edmonton | 780-990-0404 | centuryhospitality.com/parlour
Minor and dog-friendly.
12431 102 Ave NW, Edmonton | ouipartake.com
Minor and dog-friendly. Partake was awarded “Best New” restaurant by Edify.
10534 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-428-0825 | redstarpub.ca
Garden patio coming very soon. Second place winner in Best Pubs in 2020.
9735 Grierson Hill, Edmonton | 780-995-7347 | rivervalleyadventure.com/urban-green-cafe
A Segway tour of the River Valley topped off with a cool iced coffee? Sign us up!
1 Thornton Ct NW, Edmonton | 780-945-4747 | marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/yegcy-courtyard-edmonton-downtown
Minor-friendly, find Roy Leadbeater’s “Ocean Moon” sculpture on the patio as you enjoy the view of the River Valley.
10516 Jasper Ave, Edmonton | 780-424-3836
Dog-friendly.
10220 103 St NW #109, Edmonton | 780-757-1114 | sabor.ca
Winner of our Best Tried and True category in 2024.
10012 101A Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-426-7784 | thesherlockspubs.ca
Dog-friendly.
10713 124 St NW, Edmonton | 780-249-6302 | threevikings.ca
Dog-friendly. This pub on 124 Street offers a mixture of British and Scandinavian fare.
10750 124 St NW, Edmonton | 780-452-3393 | tiramisubistro.ca
Secured second in 2023 Best Family category.
9605 111 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-424-8777 | https://www.tonyspizzapalace.com
Third place winner for Best Family in 2023.
10115 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-428-8946 | tzin.ca
Visit this patio for award-winning food. Won Best Date Night in 2023.
12427 102 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-488-7274 | urbandiner.com
Minor-friendly.
11520 100 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-497-7784 | villabistro.ca
Dog-friendly.
10133 125 St NW, Edmonton | 780-757-8701 | violino.ca
10523 99 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-756-8188 | viphalay.com
Delicious Laos and Thai dishes. Don’t miss the Goong Laow Dang or red wine shrimp.
11053 86 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-244-0223 | acecoffeeroasters.com
Minor- and dog-friendly. Read about what makes a coffee shop, like ACE Coffee Roasters, important for great conversations.
10612 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-757-2727 | ampersand27.com
Minor-friendly.
10425 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-439-1082 | blackdog.ca
Wooftop patio.
10329 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 825-333-3583 | bluesonwhyte.com
10439 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-761-1002 | thebuckingham.ca
8230 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton | 780-760-0200 | elcortezcantina.com
Dog-friendly. Look for the Okuda San Miguel mural. Try one of the Five Must-Try Margaritas.
10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-244-9076 | grindstonetheatre.ca/theatre-bistro
Minor- and dog-friendly.
10912 88 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-433-0993 | highleveldiner.com
Minor-friendly. This staple of the Edmonton food scene has many memories.
10450 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-431-0774 | juliosbarrio.com
10413 79 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587-460-7177 | labosco.ca
Dog-friendly.
10926 88 Ave NW 3rd floor, Edmonton | 780-435-0083 | lapetiteiza.com
Small-plate French cuisine on a rooftop patio. La Petite Iza was recongized as one of the Best New restaurants in Edmonton in 2022.
#104, 9916 72 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-435-0158 | longroofbrewing.ca
Dog-friendly.
10416 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587-454-6093 | maltandmortar.com
8216 104 St NW, Edmonton | 587-520-6338 | meatfordinner.com
Minor- and dog-friendly.
8224 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-433-9345 | nextactpub.com
Dog-friendly and minor-friendly until 4 p.m. Second place winner in 2023 Best Tried & True.
10616 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-414-6766 | obyrnes.com
10335 83 Ave NW, Edmonton | 825-480-5300 | palsyeg.com
Scored third in the Best New Restaurant category in 2023.
10335 83 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-760-4747 | pipyeg.com
Minor- and dog-friendly. Third in 2024 Best Brunch category.
8217 104 St NW, Edmonton | 780-760-0202 | spotlightcabaret.ca
Minors until 6 p.m. Rooftop patio.
10922 88 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-433-8369 | thesugarbowl.org
Minor- and dog-friendly. From her days as a University of Alberta undergrad to her term as its chancellor, Peggy Garritty always finds time for her favourite sweet treat: cinnamon buns at Sugarbowl.
9621 82 Ave NW, Edmonton | 825-512-5631 | takecarecafe.co
Garden patio in the back
8135 102 St NW, Edmonton | 780-439-4442 | underthehighwheel.com
6509 112 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-757-0137 | bodegayeg.ca/highlands
9570 76 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587-525-8589 | biera.ca
Minor- and dog-friendly. In 2020, Edify‘s Best Restaurants awarded Biera the title of Best Overall.
8627 91 St NW, Edmonton | 587-524-8090 | cafebicyclette.ca
Minor- and dog-friendly. Fantastic and open patio space, walking distance to Mill Creek Ravine.
9013 88 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-465-4834 | duggansboundary.ca
6423 112 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-250-0369 | foxburger.ca
Minor-friendly. Rooftop patio.
2 Athabascan Ave #8, Sherwood Park | 780-570-1200 | lapatrona.rocks
Second place winner of our 2024 Best Mexican category.
9929 60 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-436-8922 | alleykatbeer.com
1249 Windermere Way SW, Edmonton | 780-540-2826 | bucopizzeria.com
Minor friendly.
5012 50 St #102, Beaumont | 780-737-3633 | dinechartier.com
Long-standing favourite. Winner of our 2022 Best Brunch and Best Baked.
950 Parsons Rd SW, Edmonton | 780-784-8515 | evariokitchen.ca
5842 111 St NW, Edmonton | 780-760-2228 | theglassmonkey.ca
A gastropub with a strong menu with Italian flare.
5015 48A Street, Leduc | 780-986-1377 | habanerosleduc.ca
14229 23 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780-488-4278 | centuryhospitality.com/harts
4211 106 St NW #160, Edmonton | 780-760-1937 | theprovincial.ca
2003 91 St SW, Edmonton | 780-705-2205 | theworkshopeatery.com
5021 Mullen Rd NW, Edmonton | 780-430-0043 | xobistrobar.com
5940 Mullen Way, Edmonton | 780-395-1119 | dinenineteen.com/terwillegar
470 South Ave Unit C, Spruce Grove | 780-571-1717 | barbacoa.ca
Took the top spot for Best Steak in 2024.
16336 111 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587-635-4665 | bluetruckbarbecue.com
9112 142 St NW, Edmonton | 780-752-7325 | centuryhospitality.com/
13408 Stony Plain Rd, Edmonton | 780-454-4300
Minor-friendly. Quiet backyard-like patio. The Peanut Butter Moose Pie won Best Desserts in 2024
18352 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton | 780-756-7710 | vivoristorante.ca
Try the grilled Caesar salad.
101 Riel Dr, St. Albert | 780-651-7361 | glasshousekitchenbar.com
Dog-friendly.
8 Mission Ave, St. Albert | 587-290-1655 | riverbankbistro.ca
21 Perron St #100, St. Albert | 587-290-3433 | trystexperience.com
Winner of 2022 Best New Restaurant.
4 Versailles Ave #105, St. Albert | 587-290-3463 | theridgestalbert.com/menu
150 Bellerose Dr #104, St. Albert | 780-569-1819 | dinenineteen.com/st-albert/
2024 fourth place winner for Best Overall Restaurant.
