Looking for the best restaurant patios in St. Louis? Whether you're in the Central West End, Clayton, or The Grove, we have an outdoor dining experience for every occasion. With warmer weather on the way, we look forward to welcoming guests back to our patio spaces across our Niche Food Group restaurants in the St. Louis area. From the best patio for weekend brunch or a fun happy hour to the best romantic al fresco dinner for a date night, save this post for your next patio plans.

European Alfresco Breakfast or Lunch at Bowood by Niche (4605 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63108) | Central West End: Tucked inside Bowood Farms, Bowood by Niche’s outdoor seating is perfect for a relaxing morning coffee meeting or weekend brunch. Surrounded by lush flowers and greenery, the patio transports guests to a European garden oasis and offers one of the best patios in the Central West End. Make plans to dine at Bowood by Niche for our Morning Happy Hour for deals on select drinks and dishes from 8-10 a.m. on Monday-Thursday or breakfast and lunch daily. It’s a great place to enjoy breakfast with friends after dropping the kids off at school or a working lunch over our menu of salads, sandwiches, and brunch favorites like our Cacio e Pepe Eggs or signature Buttermilk Pancakes. See the full breakfast and lunch menu here.

Romantic Sidewalk Patio Fit for Paris at Brasserie by Niche (4580 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108) | Central West End: Brasserie by Niche is our timeless French restaurant in the Central West End and our bistro-style sidewalk patio is now open for the season. Enjoy our seasonal Spritz menu, featuring six specialty spritz drinks like the Oaxaca-Melon Spritz with Granja Mezcal, Combier Watermelon Liqueur, Lime, Simple Syrup, Champagne, and Lime Wheel or Pink Paloma Spritz with Tequila, Pampelmousse Liqueur, Grapefruit, Lime, Simple Syrup, Club Soda, Champagne, and Lime Wedge. Make plans for happy hour with friends or date night on the patio and enjoy classic French dishes like our Tuna Niçoise Salad with confit tuna, an 8-minute egg, green beans, cherry tomatoes, Niçoise olives, spring mix, fingerling potatoes, and a fines herbes vinaigrette or our popular Brasserie burger.

Family-Friendly Patio at Pastaria (7734 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105) | Clayton: Pastaria’s sidewalk patio offers a welcoming space in the heart of downtown Clayton. Perfect for everything from a relaxed family dinner, gather for house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal Italian dishes, or stop by with friends after work for daily happy hour from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for deals on drinks ($10 select cocktails) and small bites like crispy risotto balls, marinated olives, and more. Whether you're dining with kids or meeting colleagues for a casual evening out, Pastaria’s patio delivers a fun yet approachable al fresco experience.

Workday Lunch Break Patio at Pastaria Deli & Wine (7734 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105)| Clayton: The patio seating outside of Pastaria and neighboring, Pastaria Deli & Wine, can be utilized during the day to enjoy Pastaria Deli & Wine’s menu of signature sandwiches, salads, and wraps, like the viral Chicken Caesar Wrap, Volpi Heritage Prosciutto Sandwich or Pastaria Chipped Salad. Take a step away from the office and enjoy a relaxing lunch outside for a midday reset. While you’re here, pick up a bottle of wine and curated snacks from our provisions to enjoy on your own at-home patio!

Group Gatherings Outside at Fordo’s Killer Pizza at Urban Chestnut Brewery & Bierhall (4465 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110) | The Grove: Fordo’s Killer Pizza at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Brewery & Bierhall in The Grove is the ultimate casual patio hangout, perfect for gathering with friends over pizza and beer. With an elevated outdoor patio space that runs along Manchester, get your group together to people watch and enjoy a slice and wings, while also watching the latest Cardinals game on TV. With a secondary patio space out front, there are even more ways to enjoy the outdoors and favorites like the Wild Mushroom or Beef Sausage pizza. See the full menu here.

Best Patios in St. Louis for Any Occasion with Niche Food Group