Cocktails.food.patio. Three great tastes that taste great together...especially in the evenings when you can enjoy a cool breeze and a few laughs. Some patios offer live music, and some even let you bring your fur babies! So grab your shades and your coworkers, friends or family to enjoy Arlington's hippest patio hangouts:
- Tipsy Oak – On any given day, this is arguably the most colorful and happening patio in Downtown Arlington. Add to that a chef-driven menu, craft beer, wine, and live music! Hello good times! 301 E. Front St.
- Boomerjack’s Grill & Bar – Located in Lincoln Square shopping center, which is convenient to both stadiums, Boomers has the most comfy and spacious patio options in town. Not to be missed if you are a patio snob! 522 Lincoln Square (Second location at 4000 Arlington Highlands)
- Legal Draft Beer Company – It's certainly not a crime to love Texas beer! And Legal Draft offers world-class, full-tilt flavors with catchy names like Chief Justice Stout, Hung Jury Hefeweizen and Free & Clear, which is their gluten free offering. Best of all, it's walking distance to Tipsy Oak, so you can hit both at the same time. 500 E Division St.
- Fuzzy’s Taco Shop – The patio is gate-enclosed and pet-friendly, making it perfect for family dinner night. Try the nachos for sure! 510 E Abram St.
- El Arroyo – The enclosed brick patio with open windows is the perfect escape on hot summer days. Excellent food, drinks, and atmosphere await! 5024 S. Cooper St.
- Lazy Dog Restaurant – This bustling Arlington Highlands restaurant has a pooch-friendly patio, excellent happy hour deals and a scratch-made American kitchen with burgers, small bites, bowls and seasonal offerings. They also have plenty of meatless options for special diets. 241 E. I-20.
- Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar – Beer and pizza…is everyone paying attention? Beer and pizza on a sunny Arlington patio? Well, that’s just a no-brainer. 2501 E. Lamar Blvd.
- Piranha Killer Sushi – This sushi haven offers killer rolls and some of the hippest cocktail creations in town. Both of which will be yummier on their patio with live music! 859 NE Green Oaks
- Dave & Buster’s Sports Bar – Take a break from your guitar heroing, zombie shooting, and ticket winning to refuel on food, brews and signature cocktails on the patio that overlooks the Arlington Highlands. 425 Curtis Mathes Way.
- Restaurant506/Sanford House – This charming southern manor house, tucked into a quiet street in Downtown Arlington, offers a patio and courtyard areas with lush garden vistas. Plus, you'll indulge in a first-class foodie experience and amazing service. 506 N. Center St.