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KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios
Classic Cup Café is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

1. Classic Cup Café

8.3
301 W 47th St (at Central St.), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: The front patio has the feel of a French sidewalk café, while the deck in the back hums at noontime with Ladies Who Lunch and groups from nearby office buildings

La Bodega is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

2. La Bodega

4311 W 119th St (at Tomahawk Creek Pkwy.), Leawood, KS
Spanish Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: No matter the time of day, Spanish tapas like patatas bravas and tortilla Española reign here, though those who desire a full dinner will luxuriate in the paellas

Genessee Royale Bistro is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

3. Genessee Royale Bistro

1513 Genessee St (at W 16th St), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: This converted gas station is the very definition of “casual”. When the garage doors are lifted, owner Todd Schulte’s restaurant spills onto the parking lot

Lidia's Kansas City is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

4. Lidia's Kansas City

8.0
101 W 22nd St (at Baltimore Ave), Kansas City, MO
Italian Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: A culinary draw in its own right, but on a lovely summer day the patio in front of the Freight House is a marvelous place to sample her Italian fare.

Cafe Trio is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

5. Cafe Trio

8.7
4558 Main St, Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: Providing refreshing relief from the heat, encouraging diners to feast on small plates (like cracker thin pizza and crab cakes), or full entrees, such as a Berkshire pork chop or veal osso buco

John's Big Deck is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

6. John's Big Deck

8.2
928 Wyandotte St (btwn W 9th & 10th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: Trudge up a narrow staircase to the third floor and you’ll be rewarded with an expansive view of downtown and beyond. After-work crowds flock here for drink specials and an ever-changing live music.

Gram & Dun is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

7. Gram & Dun

8.5
600 Ward Pkwy (Pennsylvania), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 111 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: See and be seen at this awesome Plaza perch. (And get the Asian pig wings, you'll be happy you did).

The Westside Local is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

8. The Westside Local

8.8
1663 Summit St (btwn W 16th & 17th St), Kansas City, MO
Gastropub · Westside · 70 tips and reviews

Kansas CityKansas City: More of a beer garden than a patio, this Westside haven is perfect for an early weekday happy hour.

Grünauer is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

9. Grünauer

8.8
101 W 22nd St (btwn St Paul & Baltimore Ave), Kansas City, MO
German Restaurant · Freighthouse District · 70 tips and reviews
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

10. Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

8.5
1526 Walnut St (btwn E 15th & 16th St), Kansas City, MO
Wine Bar · 49 tips and reviews
The Farmhouse is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

11. The Farmhouse

8.1
300 Delaware St (at W 3rd St), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · River Market · 90 tips and reviews
The Phoenix is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

12. The Phoenix

8.6
302 W 8th St (at Central St.), Kansas City, MO
Jazz and Blues Venue · 48 tips and reviews
The Jacobson is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

13. The Jacobson

2050 Central St (at W 21st St), Kansas City, MO
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
Cafe Des Amis is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

14. Cafe Des Amis

9.0
112 Main St (at NW River Park Drive), Parkville, MO
French Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Justus Drugstore, a Restaurant is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

15. Justus Drugstore, a Restaurant

106 W Main St, Smithville, MO
New American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
il Lazzarone is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

16. il Lazzarone

8.5
412 Delaware St (btwn W 3rd & 5th St), Kansas City, MO
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews
McCoy's Public House is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

17. McCoy's Public House

4057 Pennsylvania Ave (at Westport Rd.), Kansas City, MO
Brewery · 138 tips and reviews
Harry's Country Club is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

18. Harry's Country Club

8.3
112 Missouri Ave (btwn Walnut St & Grand Blvd), Kansas City, MO
Beer Garden · 71 tips and reviews
Harry's Bar & Tables is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

19. Harry's Bar & Tables

8.4
501 Westport Rd (at Pennsylvania Ave.), Kansas City, MO
Cocktail Bar · 65 tips and reviews
Aixois is one of KC’s Most Engaging Outdoor Patios.

20. Aixois

7.9
251 E 55th St, Kansas City, MO
French Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews