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What is your favorite summer patio?
So with Carmel’s and Norton’s being some of the latest restaurants here in town to add patio space, we started thinking … where are the best patio’s in the greater Miami Valley for dining and drinking?
Here is the listing of restaurant patio dining we pulled from the MVRA Web site to help get you started with some ideas:
Beef O’Brady’s
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bullwinkle’s Top Hat Bistro
Cafe Boulevard
Carmel’s Mexican Restaurant
Cecil & Lime Cafe
CENA Brazilian Mediterranen Steakhouse & Tapas Bar
Chappy’s Tap Room & Grille
CoCo’s Bistro
Don Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen
Dublin Pub
Dugout Deli
El Meson
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
Greene Country Club
John Henry’s
L’Auberge
La Piazza
Las Piramides Mexican Restaurant
McCormick & Schmick’s
McGillicutty’s Grub & Pub
Milano’s Atlantic City Submarines
Pacchia
PF Chang’s
Rue Dumaine
Sweeney’s Seafood House
Thai 9
The Caroline
The Dock
Wellington Grille
Winds Cafe & Bakery
Our question: What is your favorite local patio for drinking / dining here in town?
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By Ben Smith
June 23, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Milano’s in Miami Township on Rt. 741 across the street from Lexas nexas By far has the nicest pation in Dayton with an opening garage door. It is AWESOME and the subs rock!!!! You have to check it out!!!!!!!By cici1285
June 24, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this
CAFE BOULEVARD has the best courtyard in town. It is hidden in the back (they have 2 patios in the front also) but the back patio makes you feel like you are in Europe, it is a great spot to hang out for Martinis or Dinner.By victor mickunas
June 25, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
The patio at the Winds in Yellow Springs is lovely indeed. There’s just one drawback: an air conditioning unit right on the patio is rather noisy but one gets used to it. The best kept secret patio in YS is just up the block from the Winds: it is behind the Sunrise Cafe. Chef Brian just outfitted it with new tables, chair, and umbrellas. So cozy-so peaceful- and great drinks and food are served there.By judy
June 25, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
Carmels is best outdoor patio, it is huge with great margaritas, umbrellas and colorful planters to sit the nite away.By Linda
June 27, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this
Carmel’s is the best: big, beautiful, with good food, great atmosphere and Bobaritas. Try it once and you become a regular.By John
June 27, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
Carmel’s is very nice - expanded menu with patio to match - great service too!By Ben
June 27, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
Winans Chocolates, Coffees, and Wine at the Dayton Mall has a great patio. It is particularly fun on Saturday evening, they have live acoustic music every saturday evening at 7:30.By Ann
June 27, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
Adobe Gila’s at the Greene for sure. It’s HUGE and you can people watch from above while the bands play!By Chuck, Chad & Brian
June 27, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
Carmel’s has the best patio around - with it being half covered and half open you can still enjoy watching the game while having a pitcher of their famous Bobaritas. Definitely good times and good food!By Chuck, Chad & Brian
June 27, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this
Carmel’s has the best patio around - with it being half covered and half open you can still enjoy watching the game while having a pitcher of their famous Bobaritas. Definitely good times and good food!By Jenny
June 28, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Cafe Boulevard for sure. The back patio is just lovely, with a romantic atmosphere perfect for sultry summer evenings.By Jenny
June 28, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Cafe Boulevard for sure. The back patio is just lovely, with a romantic atmosphere perfect for sultry summer evenings.By K.W.
June 30, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
The Dock restaurant in Enon definately has the best patio around. There is plenty of space to eat dinner or have a drink with some friends. There is even an outdoor “Tiki” bar (along with an indoor bar in the “boathouse”), 9 different ponds, and live entertainment. The patio area is absolutely beautiful, the service is excellent, and the food is amazing! I would recommend The Dock to anyone.By TZ
June 30, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Carmel’s has a great outdoor patio - even better since they expanded. I also really like Elsa’s on Stroop. They were smart to put fans in so there is always air circulating. The food at both establishments is great as well.By Charlie
June 30, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
Pacchia has a new pation in the back that is awesome! Quiet and laid-back. Also good patio in front on Fifth St. great for coffee and people watchingBy Charlie
June 30, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
Pacchia has a new pation in the back that is awesome! Quiet and laid-back. Also good patio in front on Fifth St. great for coffee and people watchingBy concrete patio
July 14, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
a concrete patio for me is enough. http://www.concretefinishingdoncrosby.com/