As warm weather moves into the Triangle, restaurants begin to open up their patio space, and customers begin to move outside.  In the next few months, restaurants all over the city are going to be bringing out the patio chairs and allowing customers to sit in the fresh air and sunlight. It is hard to find the right restaurant to enjoy this alternative seating in. Junior Taylor Clemmens said, “Outdoor seating is the best because you can enjoy the outdoors, while also enjoying food!”

 Finding a good place with outdoor seating can be challenging, but if you are looking for the perfect outdoor dining experience, here are some great options! Labeled one of the best outdoor dining spots downtown, Humble Pie is the perfect destination for a breakfast or brunch. Located at 317 S Harrington Street, this restaurant has a beautiful outdoor seating area perfect for a nice night with family or friends. Another amazing restaurant located at 301 Glenwood Avenue in downtown Raleigh. The Plates Neighborhood Kitchen is perfect for a fun evening out. With menu items for Sunday brunch and everyday dinner, the restaurant is great for an evening out on the town or for a fun Sunday afternoon with family or friends. If you are looking for a nice place to eat on a casual day out and about, try looking at the Tazza Kitchen at Cameron Village. Serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your tastebuds and give you a wonderful outdoor dining experience. You can even invite your animal friends, as the outdoor dining is pet friendly!

 If these downtown options may be a little too far for you, here are some other options for good food at a great deal. To start off, Simply Crepes at Lafayette Village is amazingly beautiful with both inside and outside seating. An alternative restaurant is The Metro Diner. The Metro Diner is a great place for quick and cheap breakfast food any time of the day. The diner, located at 6325 Falls of Neuse Road, is a great place to find your comfort food with a nice flashy touch.

 Although the patio dining style is forgotten over the winter break, many restaurants begin to bring back their outdoor seating after the cool weather moves on. All these restaurants are sure to satisfy your tastebuds and get you dining outdoors in the warm outdoors.