Who loves outdoor dining? Enjoy your meal while taking advantage of the upcoming fall temperatures in Waco (**we all say a quick prayer) and the safety benefits of being outdoors during this pandemic.
Please note that many of these have limited outdoor seating, so be sure to call ahead and/or specifically request it.
Distinctive Dining
DiCampli’s Italian Ristoriante – The side patio offers a lovely shade and opportunity to enjoy a nice breeze with your meal. Reservations accepted (and encouraged!) Open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and Sunday brunch.
135 Prime – A variety of outdoor seating is available including intimate bistro tables, large group seating, and cozy chairs for conversation with drinks. Reservations recommended. Open for dinner Monday-Saturday.
1424 Bistro – A naturally-shaded porch offers seating for smaller groups. Reservations recommended. Open for dinner Tuesday – Sunday.
Backyard Waco – Designed as an outdoor venue for dining, concerts, and generally a good time, this location provides shaded pavilions boasting benches, tables, and bars to enjoy the great outdoors of downtown Waco. Be sure to check their calendar, as they often host concerts and a ticket is required for entrance. Open for lunch and dinner daily, plus late nights Friday & Saturday.
Tejun: The Texas Cajun – You’ll feel at home down on the bayou out on the covered deck watching the fish and turtles swim in the pond below. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday – Sunday.
Hat Creek Burger Co. – Known for being a fast-casual, family-friendly burger patio, they provide a cooled & heated patio for the whole family to enjoy. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Cajun Craft – Naturally shaded outdoor seating offers a cajun oasis in the midst of downtown Waco. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday
Vitek’s Market – Grab a Gut Pack, bring your dog, and join your friends on the Biergarten back porch, complete with covered shade, stringed lights, and the best football game on TV. Open for lunch Tuesday – Thursday, as well as dinner on Friday & Saturday.
Patios Available
Union Hall – Vendors’ hours vary, but venue is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Revival Eastside Eatery – Open for lunch Tuesday – Thursday, and dinner on Friday & Saturday.
Shorty’s Pizza Shack – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Billy Bob’s Burgers – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
The Mix Cafe – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Chuy’s – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
On the Border – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
Walk-Ons – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
BJ’s Brewhouse – Open for lunch and dinner daily.
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