Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Denver / Colorado

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Denver / Colorado? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Black Cat

5.0

5 (2763)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Boulder

About the restaurant

Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead is a unique dining experience. Enjoy private garden cabanas with wood stoves, gorgeous views and a 4-Course chef tasting menu (dietary restrictions accommodated) created by James Beard nominated chef Eric Skokan at our historic farmstead. Our 500-acre full-scale diversified organic farm supplies the majority of ingredients for your meal; from vegetables & herbs to the pork & lamb to the grains. We offer 7 intimate private tables per evening. Reservations are required & limited. $145/per person++

Reservations are released weekly on Mondays for the following 3 weeks. We are generally open Wednesdays - Sundays. We do allow pre-booking for parties of 6+. Email us at farmdinners@blackcatboulder.com for booking private events, pre-booking, & general assistance. We would love to hear from you about how we can make your evening with us extra special. We look forward to having you join us at the farm.
Jill, Eric and the Black Cat team

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The experience at the Black Cat Farm is one like no other. The service is fantastic, the views and ambiance are unmatched. The food is delicious, fresh as can be, and plentiful. This truly is something special- and the family and team that runs it are special. The passion for food and agriculture is evident- and the time was taken by the owner/ chef to share and explain this magical place. It is a pricey evening, for sure, but if you are looking for a once in a lifetime- completely unique dining experience, it will not disappoint.

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Dinner at Black Cat Farmstead

Mishawaka Amphitheatre Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (713)

$30 and under

American

Fort Collins

About the restaurant

The Mishawaka Amphitheatre boasts a full-service restaurant open Thursday-Monday. Dine on our scenic deck while observing the big horn sheep on the canyon hillside, or opt for our indoor seating, which features expansive bay windows for the same river and wildlife vistas. Our spotlighted Craft Micro Brewery, Odell Brewery from Fort Collins, CO, partners with us to feature the exclusive Mishawaka Ale. In addition to this, we offer a comprehensive bar selection, including a variety of craft beers, wines, and spirits.

PLEASE NOTE that reserving an outdoor spot guarantees a table outside but does not guarantee a table by the riverside. We offer a 10-minute grace period for reservations. Your party will be seated only when all members are present, due to our hour and a half limit on table occupancy. Should inclement weather arise, we cannot guarantee outdoor seating at the time of your reservation.

Our establishment is cashless. Kindly ensure you bring a debit or credit card.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and experience ! Love this special place!

Corrida - Alpenglobe

4.9

4.9 (54)

$50 and over

Spanish

Boulder

About the restaurant

Join us for an under the stars experience in our exclusive, heated rooftop Alpenglobes for a unique & intimate dining experience. Enjoy date night, a family dinner or a business outing. Our globes can host up to 6 guests. There are no pre-set menus & guests will be able to order from our a la carte menu options. Globes will be reserved up to 15 minutes past your reservation time, after which the reservation will be released & charged the cancellation fee. We do reserve the right to charge $50 per person if cancellations are made within less than 24 hours.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Best food and atmosphere in Boulder!!! Definitely plan ahead to sit in the alpenglobe. We had the best time. The food was incredible as well. 10/10

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Fox and The Hen

4.9

4.9 (100)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Whittier

About the restaurant

Fox and The Hen is inspired by a love of all things breakfast aka #MorningStuff. Here, we believe all the best things happen in the morning: sunrises, coffee drinks, small breakfast burritos tucked in large breakfast burritos and walks of shame.

Born out of Carrie Baird and Michael Fox’s true love for classic American breakfast served with lighthearted twists and an equal passion of all things boozy-brunch-drinks, Fox & The Hen is your new LoHi all-day breakfast concept.

Our focus is bringing friends and family together, incredibly delicious (and fun!) food, creative beverages and having everyone who leaves the Fox & the Hen feel their day is better than when they came in.

We do not seat incomplete parties, sorry.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Had an amazing time!! The food was phenomenal and our server was absolutely amazing.

SALT & ACRES

4.8

4.8 (238)

$31 to $50

Winery

Fort Lupton

About the restaurant

Salt & Acres is a 45-acre vineyard & farm destination, just outside of the hustle and bustle - get ready to meet your new sanctuary. Join us in The Tasting Room restaurant on-site to enjoy tasty shareable food items on a rotating seasonal menu, and a full bar including the Salt & Acres wine label Ampersands, spirits from The Family Jones, and a rotating local beer menu. Choose from our elegantly appointed indoor spaces, or book a table on one of two expansive outdoor decks overlooking the scenery. We look forward to making your experience a memorable one.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Amazing!!! It’s a home away from home with amazing food & even more amazing people!

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Experience

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Hearth Restaurant and Pub

4.7

4.7 (671)

$30 and under

Grill

Windsor

About the restaurant

Hearth, in Downtown Windsor, is a warm and inviting upscale pub and pizzeria to share in food, drink, and fun! Our historic building, built in 1902 now renovated, reveals its classic industrial feel, exposed brick and large windows. The Wood Stone oven is the focal point of our dining room atop the second floor that offers panoramic views of Windsor Lake and the Rocky Mountains. A 16 tap beer system featuring craft beers, a wide-ranging wine list, and a craft cocktail list are offered at Hearth. Please come join us with friends or family and experience this distinctive Hearth away from home!

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Barb

Dined 2 days ago

Pizza and wine were wonderful. Excellent service! Try it!

Acreage by Stem Ciders

4.6

4.6 (1596)

$31 to $50

American

Lafayette

About the restaurant

Acreage, the first culinary venture from Stem Ciders, is a collaboration by Stem and Colorado Farmers, bringing you the freshest ingredients on the front range. Born from an inspiring landscape and dynamic team, Acreage brings the urban cider house experience found in Stem's RiNo restaurant and taproom, to the countryside with elevated dishes and views that are healthy for your soul.

Acreage is located about 5 minutes from downtown Lafayette with the best view in Colorado, with a huge outdoor space for all ages to enjoy. Playground, hammocks, mountain views and lots of Cider!

**Please review the descriptions for the different Seating Areas on our website before making a reservation**
If you are looking at an experience, and it's unavailable, it's likely that time is booked, try another time or give us a call! www.acreageco.com

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Marylee

Dined 1 day ago

Burger prepared as requested and fries were delicious. Fried Green Tomatoes were also very good. We received complimentary cider donuts because we were celebrating a birthday.

Wonderyard Garden & Table

4.4

4.4 (60)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Denver

About the restaurant

Wonderyard Garden + Table is a bar-forward restaurant that offers flatbreads, shareable food favorites, and an inventive cocktail & zero-proof program all in a lush garden-themed design. It's the perfect day and night destination experience.

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Amanda

Dined 4 days ago

Adorable and SUPER fun brunch spot! I recommend visiting with your gal pals and enjoying the experience! They even have a great outdoor patio space

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Ted's Sweetwater Grill

4.4

4.4 (28)

$30 and under

American

Windsor

About the restaurant

Everyone’s Family, at Ted’s Sweetwater Grill

Ted’s is the perfect gathering spot for friends and family, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home.

At Ted’s, you’ll find neighborly customers, friendly staff, and hearty meals that satisfy every appetite. Choose from a variety of dining locations to suit your mood: enjoy a cozy meal in our dining room, unwind at the bar, or savor craft brews in our tap house. For a unique experience, dine on our floating dinner boats, relax by the fire pits, or soak in the ambiance on our scenic patio.

Come to Ted’s Sweetwater Grill for great food, great company, and great times. We can’t wait to see you soon!

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Jennifer

Dined on Feb 20, 2025

This is a nice local neighborhood restaurant The people are friendly and the food is good.

La Fiesta Grill & Cantina

4.0

4 (67)

$30 and under

Mexican

Steamboat Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to Fiesta! Join us for the best Mexican food in the Steamboat Springs area!