Summertime means seeking out patios where food and drinks are served. These outdoor dining options are lovely, accessible, offer good food and are lively — but not too loud.
The Heights
444 N. Summit St.
419-243-7565
theheightstoledo.com
Mon-Thurs, 6:30-11am, 3-10pm
Fri, 6:30-11am, 3-11pm
Sat, 7-10am, 10am-2pm, 3-11pm
Sun 7-10am, 10am-2pm
Noise level: Both peaceful and loud areas.
Smoking on the patio?
What’s not to love about a patio high in the sky? Come for nibbles or full meals of American fare. The patio is not for kids after 9:00 pm.
Element 112
5735 N. Main Street, Sylvania
419-517-1104
element112restaurant.com
Tues-Fri, 5-10pm
Sat, 10am-1pm, 5-10pm
Noise level: Always peaceful.
Smoking on the Patio? No
Unique, expertly prepared country French food served on a small, intimate patio makes Element 112 a must visit locale.
Rosie’s Italian Grille
606 N. McCord, Holland
419-866-5007
rosiesitaliangrille.com
Sun-Thurs, 11:30am-9pm
Fri & Sat, 11:30am-10pm
Noise level: Can be a bit noisy when crowded.
Smoking on the patio?
We love Rosie’s patio because it is full of flowers, the soothing sound of water, laughter and there are even heaters, when needed.
The Real Seafood Company
International Park
419-697-4400
realseafoodcotoledo.com
Mon-Thurs, 4-9pm
Fri & Sat, 4-10pm
Sun, 12-9pm
Noise level: Not loud.
Smoking on the patio? No.
Is there anything better than “sitting on the dock of the bay” and eating fresh seafood? Probably not.
The Garden at Brandywine
6904 Salisbury Rd, Maumee
419-865-2393
brandywinecc.com/restaurant/
Tues-Fri, 11am-9pm
Sat, 4-9pm
Sun, 10am-2pm
Noise level: Not too loud unless the golfers come in for drinks!
Smoking on the patio? Yes and No – divided areas
One of the most beautiful patios in the area serving Certified Angus Beef, Lamb Chops and House made Crab Cakes everyday, not to mention walleye on Fridays and prime rib on Saturdays.
Manhattan’s Pub and Cheer
1516 Adams Street
419-243-6675
manhattanstoledo.com
Mon-Sat, 11am-11pm
Sun, 10am-2pm
Noise level: Varies but mostly quiet.
Smoking on the patio? Yes.
Dining with a New York flare on a street-side patio is just plain fun for people watching.
