Thanks to cooling misters and breezy fans, these are the best patio restaurants in Old Town Scottsdale that are perfect for an evening dine-around any time of year. Don't miss out on the perfect weather and take your social hour outside!
APPETIZERS
Brat Haüs
Max. Patio Capacity: 200
Brat Haüs’ roomy patio is the perfect backdrop for Sauerkraut Balls, Belgian-style fries with hush-hush sauce, and giant soft pretzels served piping hot with beer cheese fondue.
Barrio Queen
Max Patio Capacity: 30
The Queen’s signature tableside guacamole and Barrio Papas (seasoned fries with pork green chili, fresh corn and cotija cheese) are the can’t-miss apps here.
Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers
Max Patio Capacity: 65
Two words: Tot Chos. Yes, tater-tots get a tasty upgrade here, especially when you can take them out to the patio. Choose from Original, with beef chili and roasted pepper cheese sauce, or Buffalo Chicken with bleu cheese crumbles and ranch.
LDV Winery
Maximum Patio Capacity: 30
Kick off your evening with a taste of the local terroir at LDV Winery’s Old Town tasting room. Plates of “little bites” are the perfect pairing for LDV’s acclaimed wines, which are produced from Rhone-varietal grapes grown at their Southern Arizona vineyard.
Main Course
Craft 64
Max Patio Capacity: 40
You can’t go wrong with Craft 64’s stellar menu of 36 local craft beers, fine wines and wood-fired pizzas. Try the Aji pizza (three cheese, fennel sausage, onions and jalapeño sauce) paired with the house-brewed Rocky Point Blonde lager. You'll see why we think this is one of the best patio restaurants in town.
The House Brasserie
Max Patio Capacity: 110
Set in a historic Old Town home with a spacious, tree-lined patio, The House offers a rotating menu of contemporary dishes like Jerk Berkshire Pork Chop and Linz Filet Mignon.
Old Town Tortilla Factory
Max Patio Capacity: 200
Dine in the shade of 100-year-old pecan trees at this downtown landmark. Favorite dishes here include the Red Chile Pork Chop and Achiote Ribs.
Marcellino Ristorante
Max Patio Capacity: 38
Seasonal ingredients and handmade pastas are the foundation of favorites like the Gnocchi Sorrentina in creamy gorgonzola sauce and Scialatielli alle Vongole with Manila clams and garlic.
Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace
Maximum Patio Capacity: 80
Olive & Ivy’s sun-dappled patio on the Scottsdale Waterfront is the perfect complement to its menu of fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Popular dishes here include the Pesto Chicken Flatbread, Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potato Cannelloni.
Sweet Endings
The Mission
Max Patio Capacity: 55
The star of The Mission’s small-but-mighty dessert menu is the Pumpkin Bread Pudding with rich-and-creamy Scotch sauce, crunchy pepitas and tangy pomegranate seeds.
ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
Max Patio Capacity: 100
Under the heading “go big or go home” is ZuZu’s Show Stopper Shake. Part milkshake, part artwork, and 100 percent deliciously decadent, this Insta-worthy dessert is a local legend.
Farm & Craft
Max Patio Capacity: 45
When you're ready to splurge, Farm & Craft’s Flourless Chocolate Cake is a great choice. This dense, chocolately and delightfully gluten-free cake comes topped with coconut ice cream. Other splurge-worth options here include seasonal cheesecakes and refreshing gelato.
Sugar Bowl
Max Indoor Capacity: 40
Although they don’t have a patio, we’d be remiss not to include the Sugar Bowl, an Old Town favorite for nearly 60 years. Specialty sweets include the Dusty Road Sundae and Gosh-Awful-Gooey Banana Split.
