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18 Patios for outdoor dining around Columbia, SC

Catch some rays or some shade at these dining spots.

Patio-at-Tacos-Nayarit

Patio at Tacos Nayarit | Photo via @tacosnayaritmg

If you’re hungry for something that doesn’t come from your own kitchen, you’re not alone. Whether it’s a dish that saves you from doing more dishes or just a savory bite to break the routine, something new is calling.

If venturing out of the house for a bite to eat this weekend is on your #MustDo list, we have put together a quick list of 20 restaurants with outdoor seating.

Blue Marlin | 1200 Lincoln St. | Large patio dining with live music on Wednesdays + Saturdays.

Bodhi Thai | 126 E. Main St., Lexington | Signage will be posted to guide all visitors.

Cafe Strudel | 300 State St., West Columbia + 309 S. Lake Dr., Lexington | Sit outside and sip on a mimosa while enjoying brunch on either patio.

Cantina 76 | 1301 Main St. + 2901-A Devine St. | Patio seating is open at a limited capacity.

Grill Marks | 711 Gervais St. | #Protip – Sit by the fans and grab an adult milkshake to help stay cool.

Halls Chophouse | 1221 Main St. #150 | Patio is first-come, first-serve.

Hendrix | 1649 Main St. | A socially-distanced rooftop? Yes, please.

Indah Coffee | 2238 Sumter St. + 1332 Main St. #101 | Enjoy a socially-distanced sip of coffee on Indah’s new patio area.

Jake’s on Devine | 2112 Devine St. | Bring your four-legged friend and head out to the deck for a socially-distance yappy hour on Tuesday + Thursday nights.

Market on Main | 1320 Main St. #150 | Large patio with tables spaced 8 feet apart + a giant screen to keep you entertained.

Pawleys Front Porch | 827 Harden St. | Covered patio with an abbreviated menu and plastic cups to ensure safety.

Publico | 2013 Greene St. | The restaurant recently scored a 100 on their DHEC inspection + adhering to the Palmetto Priority Program. Tables will be 6 feet apart.

Saluda’s | 751 Saluda Ave. | As featured in the Wall Street Journal, Saluda’s is offering limited patio seating.

Tacos Nayarit | Various locations | Outdoor seating with spec-taco-lar decorations and lights on the new patio area.

Tazza Kitchen | 4840 Forest Dr. Ste. 20 | Limited patio dining. Reservations are only at 90-minute intervals.

Terra | 100 State St., West Columbia | Extra safety precautions are in place and reservations are encouraged for courtyard dining.

The Grand | 1621 Main St. | Patio dining with weekend brunch, trivia + live music.

The War Mouth | 1209 Franklin St. | The large patio is perfect to help you stay “3 opossums apart”, as War Mouth recommends. Click here to find out how to make reservations.

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