Jamie Malone’s French bistro nabbed her a James Beard award nomination, but locals have known from day one that a bottle of something bubbly and a seat on the sidewalk patio are the best way to soak in the warm evening air.

An ideal outdoor dining experience for when the weather can still be a bit fickle. The covered beer garden also serves those famous Butcher & the Boar sausages with a whole lot of beer and bourbon.

One of the most fun patios in town is open again and sporting a jazzy, upgraded menu. The classic arepas are still there, but the extended menu lets everything glorious about the way this South American restaurant puts a plate together shine.

Tropical drinks, Southeast Asian dishes that are made for eating in the sun, Hai Hai is a delight from start to finish. Feast on some of the dishes that nabbed chef / co-owner Christina Nguyen a James Beard nomination while sitting around the bright oilcloth tablecloths. The giant sloth mural only adds to the fun.

One of the iconic patios of Minneapolis just keeps getting better and better. Bardo serves elegant food, wine, exceptional cocktails and offers a rare fine-dining-on-a-Monday experience. The patio is just steps from downtown Minneapolis in Northeast.

This famously serene patio in the heart of the city is now open for the season. The Bungalow Club is known for fantastic fresh pastas, ever changing seasonal dishes and a knockout beverage program. Sip the new mezcal paloma or order an affordable bottle to share.

The ancient building harkens back to the days when Saint Paul was better known as Pig’s Eye. Enjoy the beer garden with a mug of the fantastically toasty Dunkel and a selection of the snappy sausages.

This gorgeous French brassiere has opened the sidewalk seats for a perfect vantage point for watching the hustle and bustle of downtown Saint Paul with a glass of something bubble near at hand. Indulge in the raw bar or a classic bowl of moules frites.