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Dining Al Fresco in the Evansville Region

The Rooftop Food Drinks People Patio

What's better than the combination of golden fries, chilled Pinot Grigio, a crisp Caesar salad enveloped in sunshine? Nothing. 

A good meal + a cold drink + sunshine IS the recipe of happiness.  Discover the Evansville Region's best outdoor dining spots.

the patio at the Gerst Haus
2100 W. Franklin St.

Gerst Bavarian Haus

Gerst Bavarian Haus was voted Evansville's best restaurant 10 years in a row and for good reason. Choose from 50 draughts on tap and a menu that will expand your vocabulary. Savor your schnitzel under their covered, pet friendly patio. When you visit, it's prime time to use your favorite phrase from high school German class, "Ein bier, bitte!"

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the patio at pangea kitchen
111 S Green River Rd.

Pangea Kitchen

Daily Double: "This is the name of the hypothetical supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras." If you answered, "What is Pangea?" then use a chunk of your winnings to check out this eclectic cuisine hotspot. Their patio seating is the perfect place to try the pistachio pizza.

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myriad newburgh beer on the patio
8245 High Point Dr.

Myriad Brewing Company

Myriad Brewing Company has two taprooms to enjoy and both host amazing patios! Food trucks cycle through the locations, so expect a varietal dining experience. We recommend the Newburgh location, which features a large, dog friendly, covered patio. Great locally crafted beer makes our tails wag. Cheers!

 
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knob hill tavern covered terrace
1016 Highway 662 West

Knob Hill Tavern

Knob Hill Tavern has been serving the Newburgh community since 1943. This charming retro restaurant includes an adorable outdoor terrace to sip an ice cold beer and snack on a favorite local tradition - hot fiddlers. Just drive through Downtown Newburgh and look for the fiddling fish.

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hawg n sauce patio
6580 Leonard Rd.

Hawg 'N' Sauce

Did you know you can find some of the best barbecue in the country in Mt. Vernon, Indiana? Hawg 'N' Sauce started as the passion project of Jeff and Sabrina Schelhorn. In business since 2009, the restaurant's large outdoor patio is a great spot for large gatherings of family and friends. 

 
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cafe arazu patio
17 West Jennings Street

Cafe Arazu

Does a Mediterranean vacation sound nice? Agreed, but here's what we have to offer: a local Evansville Region favorite, Cafe Arazu - a Mediterranean restaurant. Their motto is, "bringing people together through good food," and they accomplish it. Remember the recipe of happiness? Indulge in it here.

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rock house on the river pizza
212 North Water St.

Rockhouse on the River

Let's go to Rockhouse of the River so we can go to the *patio* and watch the boats go by. Maybe Yoko Ono was referencing this lovely Henderson eatery. But seriously, it is a local favorite for pizza, strombolis, and classic appetizers where you can watch the boats go by.

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the rooftop food and drinks patio
112 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The Rooftop Food & Drinks

Looking for an outdoor dining experience in Evansville proper? Check out The Rooftop Food & Drinks. Enjoy live music, a large selection of food and drinks, and come to hang. It is a lively local spot that is great for hanging out with friends.

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