Spring signals the arrival of patio season in Rogers. And when the sun is shining, there’s nothing better than enjoying tasty food en plein air, preferably with good company and a scenic view. Locals and visitors to Rogers alike should enjoy the best of the city’s outdoor dining experiences, so read on to find them out for yourself.

Restaurants in Rogers with Stunning Patio Seating Options

Explore LOMA, an upscale Mexican restaurant with, you guessed it, a beautiful patio. The capacious area is populated with plenty of live plants, string lights and a mix of seating options. Lounge on cushioned deck chairs while sipping on a seasonal agave cocktail, or take a table and dig into mole, pork carnitas, and seared sea bass cooked according to ancestral traditions. Either way, you’ll feel like you’re on vacation.

The spacious covered patio at The Rail – A Pizza Company is the perfect family-friendly environment to enjoy expertly crafted pies with creative topping combinations. Don’t miss the live music events here, or the outstanding happy hour, when you can order from an impressive selection of discounted beers with friends.

You’ll never run out of beers to try at Uptown Kitchen & Taphouse, which boasts 100-plus taps of refreshing craft brews. Assemble your beer flight and then bring it to the patio out front, where you can sample your suds al fresco. 

What makes for a better remote working environment than the patio of Onyx Coffee Lab & Lounge, which has a splendid view of downtown Rogers. Enjoy a seasonal iced latte fit for the warming weather, or grab a quick cold brew and almond croissant to fuel you through your work sesh. 

Smack dab in the middle of Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Big Orange assembles delicious, locally sourced burgers, salads and similar fare that’s best enjoyed outside. Unwind underneath the patio umbrellas after a long day of on your feet shopping—and hey, a refreshing daiquiri doesn’t hurt, either.

Mosey to the outdoor patio at House 1830 to dine on the best of Southeast Asian cuisine available in downtown Rogers. Assemble a smattering of Vietnamese, Thai, and Lao dishes, and order a round of refreshing Singha beers to cut through the humidity.

Whether you’re looking for an airy eatery for a scrumptious lunch, or a more romantic spot for a dinner date, Mirabella’s Table has got you covered. The outdoor dining area, especially, sets the right mood for enjoying Italian classics such as salmon picatta and burrata-topped penne.

Need to treat a big group to dinner? The outdoor patio at Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill is ready for you. Its crowd-pleasing menu of surf and turf, and obviously the chance to dine al fresco, will make sure everyone has a great time.

It’s never a bad time to sit out on the patio at Theo’s, which has both a covered section and an uncovered section with a firepit. The food here is refined—think: lamp chops, prawn pappardelle and salmon bouillabaisse—and the atmosphere is, too.

Other Spots to Enjoy Dining Outdoors

You don’t have to visit a restaurant to enjoy the benefits of al fresco dining. For example, visit City Pump, a retro, gas station–inspired gathering place fitted out with multiple food trucks and a full bar. Grab a seat at the outdoor picnic tables, or take your epic feast to go.

Open May to October, the Rogers Local Food & Art Market is another way to engage with food outdoors. Grab some locally made snacks and nosh on them while you continue to shop for groceries that support the local food economy.

If you really want to immerse yourself in the outdoors, Rogers has plenty of parks near takeout-friendly restaurants so you can assemble a fast and easy picnic. Want burgers? Head to aptly named Parkside Public before walking across the street to Railyard Park. You can also pick up sandwiches at Iron Horse Coffee Company and unwrap them by Lake Atalanta. Or, grab some tacos to go from Local Lime and polish them off before following the Mercy Mountain Bike Trail.

With the bounty of alluring options to dine outdoors in Rogers, enjoying a meal al fresco should absolutely be on your checklist while you’re here. And when you do so, make sure to share your experience on social media and tag the restaurant so everyone can enjoy it with you.