Top 14 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

If you're looking for the best restaurants for outdoor dining in Seattle Southside, you've come to the right place! From porches to patios, to tents and waterfront dining, it's time to enjoy opportunities for dining al fresco.

Discover 15 of the best restaurants in Seattle Southside with outdoor seating:

SHARP'S ROASTHOUSE
13 COINS
MOCTEZUMA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
ANTHONY'S HOMEPORT
BAHAMA BREEZE
DUKE'S CHOWDER HOUSE
JOEY SOUTHCENTER
DEE DES MOINES THAI CUISINE
SALTY'S AT REDONDO BEACH***
THE HABIT BURGER GRILL
COPPERLEAF RESTAURANT AT CEDARBROOK LODGE
THE QUARTERDECK
AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BILLY BAROO'S BAR & GRILL
VIA MARINA WOOD FIRED PIZZA AND ITALIAN CAFE
CHEESECAKE FACTORY

Come & Experience the Best Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in #SeattleSouthside

SHARP'S ROASTHOUSE

Located right next to the Coast Gateway hotel in SeaTac, the legendary purveyor of roasted meats and unique, mixed drinks has a great patio for outdoor dining. They also have drive-up ordering, curbside delivery, and cocktail kits to-go!

18427 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA

13 COINS

The famous, 13 Coins in SeaTac may not be operating 24/7 during the pandemic, but they have opened up their covered patio for outdoor dining from breakfast, until late in the evening. Come hungry, dress warm, and enjoy the massive selection from their legendary menu,

18000 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188

MOCTEZUMA'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Attached to Westfield Southcenter, Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar serves fresh, authentic Mexican food and unique cocktails and desserts! Recently, they opened up a heated tent on their patio so you can warm up with a hot bowl of tortilla soup before or after your shopping adventures.

1150 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA

ANTHONY'S HOMEPORT

Overlook the Des Moines Marina while you enjoy a signature steak or seafood dish at Anthony’s Home Port. Take in a four-course sunset dinner Monday through Friday or Happy Hour daily from 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close.

421 South 227th Street, Des Moines, WA

BAHAMA BREEZE

Need a vacation but don’t have the time? Just head down to Bahama Breeze! Sample the Paella, Bahamian Grilled Chicken Kabobs, Cuba Libra Shrimp Salad and one of their many signature drinks, like the new spicy mango mojito, and float away to paradise in their open-air patio.

15700 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, WA

DUKE'S CHOWDER HOUSE

Visit one of the restaurants the Pacific Northwest is known for – Duke’s Chowder House. Famous for its award-winning chowders and outdoor dining, Duke’s offers everything from chowder to wild Alaskan salmon. Don’t like seafood? Don’t worry! Try the Meyer Range Angus beef burgers.

240 West Kent Station Street, Kent, WA

757 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA

JOEY SOUTHCENTER

Have a crowd with you? Head to JOEY Southcenter! Located just outside of the entrance of Westfield Southcenter, Joey has a great variety of delicious cocktails, fresh and delicious food, and perhaps the largest outdoor patio in Seattle Southside. Catch some sun and enjoy all the people-watching opportunities as you enjoy a fresh sushi roll and signature sangria.

758 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA

DEE DES MOINES THAI CUISINE

Looking for Asian flair? Try Dee Des Moines Thai Cuisine. You can sample one of the many dishes that blend Thai culture, flavor and history, including the Duck Curry, Holy Thai Basil on the Beach, Crescent Moon Mussels, as well as all of the Thai food staples you enjoy.

21630 7th Place South, Des Moines, WA

SALTY'S AT REDONDO BEACH***

Try the award-winning seafood at Salty’s at Redondo Beach while overlooking the Puget Sound, Maury Island and the Olympic Mountains – a meal does not get more tranquil than this! Aside from the Alaskan salmon, Dungeness crab, Maine lobsters, USDA prime aged steaks and more, you can also take in a leisurely Sunday brunch that many say is the best in the region.

28201 Redondo Beach Drive South, Des Moines, WA

***As of this writing, Salty's at Redondo is closed due to the pandemic.

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL

There's nothing like a Charburger under the sun! The Habit Burger Grill is the place to be for casual dining, charbroiled burgers, and thick milkshakes. They also happen to have one of the best patios in Tukwila!

17025 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA

COPPERLEAF RESTAURANT AT CEDARBROOK LODGE

For a peaceful meal surrounded by trees and water, head to Copperleaf Restaurant at Cedarbrook Lodge. Enjoy farm-fresh meals of local and regional bounty. Feast on Hawaiian Blue Prawns, Hand-Crafted Cherry-Pistachio Sausage or a slab of organic Grass-Finished Beef. If it starts to get chilly on the terrace order the Hot Chocolate Pot for Two for a delectable dessert.

18525 36 Ave. South, SeaTac, WA

THE QUARTERDECK

The Quarterdeck is a great outdoor venue to buy a drink, a sandwich or a pastry, and enjoy the sunshine along Des Moines Marina! Wine just tastes better with a breath of fresh air from the Puget Sound. Don't sleep on The Quarterdeck!

2307 Dock Ave S #1, Des Moines, WA

AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Enjoy freshly made chips and salsa and a margarita on Azteca's patio before diving into one their delectable dishes.

17555 Southcenter Pkwy., Tukwila, WA

BILLY BAROO'S BAR & GRILL

Watch the action unfold as golfers play through at Foster Golf while you enjoy a wide range of dishes such as burgers, seafood, steaks, or salad. With 20 beers on tap you won't leave Billy Baroo's thirsty or hungry. With peaceful views of the lush course and sounds of the nearby rock waterfall, you will want to stay here all day.

13500 Interurban Ave. S., Tukwila, WA

VIA MARINA WOOD FIRED PIZZA AND ITALIAN CAFE

Pizza and pasta with peekaboo views of the Des Moines Marina while enjoying the decorative wooden boat features at Via Marina. Dine rain or shine under the covered patio.

22636 Marine View Drive S., Des Moines, WA

CHEESECAKE FACTORY

The perfect place for the picky eater. Cheesecake Factory has a massive menu to satisfy any craving. Experience mouthwatering dishes in open air on their patio underneath an umbrella or a heater depending on the weather.

230 Strander Blvd., Tukwila, WA

FAQS FOR SEATTLE RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR DINING

Q: Is there outdoor dining in WA?

Yes! Restaurants and cafes are permitted to operate outdoor dining providing that they follow all COVID-19 health and safety requirements, including permitted seating configurations.

Q: Do you have to wear a mask in Seattle?

Last September 13, 2021, Washington state mandated that everyone ages 5 and older, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in indoor public settings like grocery, retail, theaters, and entertainment establishments, and at outdoor events with 500 or more people. However, this mandate is scheduled to be lifted on March 21, 2022.

Q: What is outdoor seating at a restaurant called?

Outdoor dining at a restaurant is also known as 'al fresco dining' or 'dining alfresco'.