The simple act of dining under the cover of sky is unbelievably fulfilling — whether it’s a terrace, court, enclosure, piazza, deck or patio.
In honor of this Aug. 31 celebration, here are 31 outdoor spots worthy of seeking out before cooler days are ushered in. These restaurants are all very different, but they all share one thing in common — splendid outdoor spaces worthy of seeking out.
Brio Tuscan Grille
The Greene, 4459 Cedar Park Drive, Beavercreek
Website: www.brioitalian.com
Carillon Brewing Company
1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton
Website: carillonbrewingco.org
Carmel’s Southwest Grill
1025 Shroyer Road, Dayton
Website: www.carmelsgrill.com
Caroline on the Square
5 S. Market St., Troy
Website: thecarolineonthesquare.com
Chuy’s
Austin Landing, 10445 Innovation Dr., Miamisburg
Website: www.chuys.com/locations/ohio/dayton
Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren St., Dayton
Website: www.228coco.com
Dublin Pub
300 Wayne Ave., Dayton
Website: dubpub.com
El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive, Dayton
Website: www.elmeson.net
Elsa’s Kettering Sports Grill
1216 E. Stroop Road, Kettering
Website: https://elsas.net
Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: www.fifthstreet.coop
Franco’s Ristorante Italiano
824 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: www.francos-italiano.com
Jimmie’s Ladder 11
936 Brown St., Dayton
Website: www.jladder11.com
La Piazza
2 N. Market St., Troy
Website: www.lapiazzatroy.com
Lily’s Bistro
329 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: lilysbistro.com
Little York Tavern
4120 Little York Road., Vandalia
Website: www.littleyorktavern.net
The Oregon Express
336 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: www.oregonexpressdayton.com
Pasha Grill
The Greene, 72 Plum St., Beavercreek
Website: www.pashagrill.com
Peach’s Bar and Grill
104 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
Website: www.peachsgrill.com
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
400 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: salarrestaurant.com
South Park Tavern
1301 Wayne Ave., Dayton
Website: southparktavern.com
Thai 9
11 Brown St., Dayton
Website: www.thai9restaurant.com
TJ Chumps
1100 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn
12 East Linden Ave., Miamisburg
559 S. Main Street, Englewood
7050 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
Website: www.tjchumps.com
The Pub Beavercreek
The Greene, 39 Greene Blvd., Beavercreek
Website: experiencethepub.com
The Trolley Stop
530 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: www.trolleystopdayton.com
Roost Modern Italian
524 E. 5th St., Dayton
Website: www.roostdayton.com
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
515 Wayne Ave., Dayton
Website: www.wheatpennydayton.com
The Winds
215 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
Website: www.windscafe.com
Ye Olde Trail Tavern
228 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
Website: www.thetrailtavern.com
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