Fall looks quite different across Arizona, with Phoenix often still pushing 100 degrees while Flagstaff experiences frigid temps (and maybe even snow!) Despite such wild variance, one thing remains constant: when nature cooperates, there’s nothing like autumn in the Grand Canyon State. What better way to enjoy the perfect weather than with a meal out? These 7 restaurants have spacious outdoor seating areas, so you can feel the crisp fall breeze on your skin while digging into some mouthwatering grub.
- Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill (Sedona)
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TripAdvisor/Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill Featuring some of the finest South American-inspired cuisine you’ll ever eat, this swanky grill is nestled in the heart of Red Rock country. Dine on fresh fish, mole, homemade chimichurri sauce, empanadas, and other flavor-packed delicacies, all while taking in the sweeping vistas Sedona is known and loved for. Hours are 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday, and 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 700 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.
- Cibo (Phoenix)
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Facebook/Cibo Pizzeria Cibo is an urban pizzeria located in a charming bungalow that dates back to 1913. The outdoor patio is equally quaint, with greenery and lights that foster a laid-back attitude and good conversation. Oh, and the wood-fired ‘za is pretty great, too. Hours are 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday. Address: Address: 603 North 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
- Old Town Tortilla Factory (Scottsdale)
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TripAdvisor/Old Town Tortilla Factory Built from a 75-year-old adobe home in Scottsdale’s art district, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more timeless restaurant than Old Town Tortilla Factory. As its name suggests, the restaurant makes tortillas from scratch, and the menu as a whole is Southwestern with a Mexican twist. A 1400-square-foot flagstone patio, surrounded by lush vegetation and 100-year-old pecan trees, is heated during the colder months to keep guests warm and cozy. Also outside is a gazebo bar with more than 120 premium tequilas! Hours are 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 6910 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
- Tonto Bar & Grill (Cave Creek)
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TripAdvisor/Tonto Bar & Grill Located in Rancho Mañana Resort, Tonto Bar & Grill boasts some of the best views in Cave Creek. It seeks to honor and preserve Arizona heritage through cuisine, fusing Southwestern and Native American ingredients in a truly incredible way. On the patio, mountains loom in the distance and guarantee your dining experience will be one to remember. Hours are 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. daily. Address: 5736 East Rancho Manana Boulevard, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.
- Caffe Boa (Tempe)
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Facebook/Caffe Boa Established in 1994, Caffe Boa is a contemporary, market-inspired Europea bistro. Fresh is the name of the game, with seasonal, local, and organic ingredients woven into every dish. Relax on the patio, with intertwined tree branches that make patrons feel as if they’re enjoying a meal on the streets of Italia. Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 398 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281.
- The Hidden House (Chandler)
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Facebook/The Hidden House Nestled in a 1939 cottage, The Hidden House is elegant, yet intimate. The menu takes contemporary American dishes and infuses them with Italian, Spanish, and Asian flavors. Patrons can also enjoy a vast beverage selection, including more than 40 handcrafted cocktails. The patio is more of a courtyard, its cobblestone pavement and twinkling lights about as charming as an atmosphere could be. Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 159 West Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.
- Cielos at Lodge on the Desert (Tucson)
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TripAdvisor/Cielos at Lodge on the Desert Whether it’s date night or a spontaneous meal out with friends, this Southern Arizona eatery prides itself on serving traditional Southwestern fare with a modern twist. The ambiance offers a similar style, with a Saltillo-tiled patio that features string lights and a four-sided fireplace that commands the dining area. When an autumn breeze blows through the air just right, you’ll feel nothing short of pure bliss. Hours are 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, with dinner hours extended until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Address: 306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711.
Be sure to visit the websites and/or Facebook pages for each restaurant to learn about any changes in opening status or business hours due to COVID-19.
TripAdvisor/Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Featuring some of the finest South American-inspired cuisine you’ll ever eat, this swanky grill is nestled in the heart of Red Rock country. Dine on fresh fish, mole, homemade chimichurri sauce, empanadas, and other flavor-packed delicacies, all while taking in the sweeping vistas Sedona is known and loved for. Hours are 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday, and 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 700 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336.
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Cibo is an urban pizzeria located in a charming bungalow that dates back to 1913. The outdoor patio is equally quaint, with greenery and lights that foster a laid-back attitude and good conversation. Oh, and the wood-fired ‘za is pretty great, too. Hours are 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, and 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday. Address: Address: 603 North 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
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TripAdvisor/Old Town Tortilla Factory
Built from a 75-year-old adobe home in Scottsdale’s art district, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more timeless restaurant than Old Town Tortilla Factory. As its name suggests, the restaurant makes tortillas from scratch, and the menu as a whole is Southwestern with a Mexican twist. A 1400-square-foot flagstone patio, surrounded by lush vegetation and 100-year-old pecan trees, is heated during the colder months to keep guests warm and cozy. Also outside is a gazebo bar with more than 120 premium tequilas! Hours are 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 6910 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
TripAdvisor/Tonto Bar & Grill
Located in Rancho Mañana Resort, Tonto Bar & Grill boasts some of the best views in Cave Creek. It seeks to honor and preserve Arizona heritage through cuisine, fusing Southwestern and Native American ingredients in a truly incredible way. On the patio, mountains loom in the distance and guarantee your dining experience will be one to remember. Hours are 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. daily. Address: 5736 East Rancho Manana Boulevard, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.
Facebook/Caffe Boa
Established in 1994, Caffe Boa is a contemporary, market-inspired Europea bistro. Fresh is the name of the game, with seasonal, local, and organic ingredients woven into every dish. Relax on the patio, with intertwined tree branches that make patrons feel as if they’re enjoying a meal on the streets of Italia. Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 398 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281.
Facebook/The Hidden House
Nestled in a 1939 cottage, The Hidden House is elegant, yet intimate. The menu takes contemporary American dishes and infuses them with Italian, Spanish, and Asian flavors. Patrons can also enjoy a vast beverage selection, including more than 40 handcrafted cocktails. The patio is more of a courtyard, its cobblestone pavement and twinkling lights about as charming as an atmosphere could be. Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, and 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Address: 159 West Commonwealth Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.
TripAdvisor/Cielos at Lodge on the Desert
Whether it’s date night or a spontaneous meal out with friends, this Southern Arizona eatery prides itself on serving traditional Southwestern fare with a modern twist. The ambiance offers a similar style, with a Saltillo-tiled patio that features string lights and a four-sided fireplace that commands the dining area. When an autumn breeze blows through the air just right, you’ll feel nothing short of pure bliss. Hours are 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, with dinner hours extended until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Address: 306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711.
How many of these restaurant patios have you dined on? What other spots have outdoor seating areas perfect for fall? Let us know, and check out our previous article for another fall activity that belongs on your itinerary.
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Address: Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill, 700 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, USAAddress: CIBO, 603 N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USAAddress: Old Town Tortilla Factory, 6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USAAddress: 5736 E Rancho Manana Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USAAddress: 398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, USAAddress: 159 W Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, USAAddress: 306 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711, USA
