Know anyone who doesn’t like a good patio + a drink at least sometimes. No, of course you don’t — patios are lovely.
In which case, we’ve got some pretty good news to share with all of you. Ballard Councilmember Dan Strauss recently introduced legislation to make streeteries — those little outdoor seating areas restaurants + shops built out onto the roads — a permanent thing.
The guidelines regulating how patios operate (like structural standards, fees, etc.) were being tested out in Ballard for a couple of years to make sure everything would work smoothly once expanded to the rest of the city.
Now, the legislation will just need to be approved by a City Council vote — the pilot program originally got an 8-0 approval, so things are looking peachy.
As things start to get colder, here are some covered and heated patios you’ll want to make a note of now that it looks like some of them will be sticking around.
🍽 Don Lucho’s | 7919 Roosevelt Way NE | Maple Leaf
With plenty covered and heated tables, this is a great spot to warm up with some lomo saltado.
🍽 Percy’s & Co. | 5233 Ballard Ave. NW | Ballard
The Grimhilde’s apple cocktail with cinnamon rum and cider will help you really lean into those cozy, fall vibes.
🍽 Citizen Campfire | 706 Taylor Ave N. | Uptown
Play some giant Jenga and warm up next to a campfire at this beer garden.
🍽 Cantinetta | 10038 Main St.| Bellevue
You may have trouble finding motivation to stand up from the patio’s cozy, fur-covered chairs after a glass of wine or two.
🍽 Maximilien | 81A Pike St. | Pike Place Market
You don’t need to travel to the arctic to try out your own igloo — reserve one of the cozy bubbles at this Pike Place French spot.
🍽 Terra Plata | 1501 Melrose Ave. | Pike/Pine
Capitol Hill’s popular restaurant has a covered patio on a rooftop + coastal wild salmon with grilled corn. Need we say more? It’s corn.
