Bradley Brown Dines Al Fresco

Why, oh why can't a local restaurant reviewer publish a comprehensive list of all the outdoor dining options in Pittsburgh? With all of the nice weather we have been having, it would be a helpful resource to have at hand. So, inspired by sun and blue skies, the Bradley Brown foodies put their heads together and offer you their favorite al fresco dining spots in the city.

Andora Contemporary American

412-749-5245 | 1616 Mount Nebo Rd., Ohio Township/Sewickley
Don't miss the crab cakes when you dine on their large, two-tiered deck complete with gurgling fountain.

Café at the Frick American

412-371-0600 | 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze
Café Website
Lunch or afternoon tea on a flagstone terrace surrounded by Clayton's landscaped lawns.

Café Du Jour French

412-488-9695 | 1107 E. Carson St., South Side
Beyond the unassuming storefront lies a secret garden where you can escape the bustle of the Southside. BYOB and cash only.

Casbah Mediterranean

412-661-5656 | 229 S. Highland Ave., Shadyside
Casbah Website
Elysian Fields lamb and a bottle of 2000 Bordeaux on the patio. Heaven!

Hyeholde Restaurant Contemporary American

412-264-3116 | Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis
Hyeholde Website
For an uber-romantic summer night, the Hyeholde will prepare a gourmet twilight picnic that you can enjoy in their lush gardens.

Il Pizzaiolo Italian

412-344-4123 | 703 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon
Awesome brick oven pizza and great pasta dishes on a secluded and shady courtyard.

Mallorca Restaurant and Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar Spanish

412-488-1818 | 2228 E. Carson St., Southside
Mallorca Website
412-325-2227 | 2224 E. Carson St., Southside
Ibiza Tapas Website
Have dinner and sangria in Mallorca's courtyard or tapas and a glass of sherry next door in Ibiza's covered patio.

Roland's Seafood Grill Seafood

412-261-3401 | 1904 Penn Ave., Strip District
Roland's Website
The second level deck is a great roost for enjoying a plate of mussels and a microbrew after a day of shopping in The Strip.

Six Penn Kitchen Contemporary American

412-566-7366 | 146 Sixth St., Downtown
Six Penn Website
Enjoy happy hour with one of the "seasonal six cocktails" on the Six Penn Sunroof.

Taqueria Taco Loco Mexican

412-488-8858 | 2700 Jane St., Southside
Bring your own cerveza and try the fiery-hot rajas appetizer.

And, if you are ever in our Carnegie neighborhood, frozen appletinis and Chex Mix are ripe for the pickin' after 3:00 on warm, sunny days on the Bradley Brown deck. In the meantime, we are always looking for good restaurant recommendations. Send us your favorite outdoor dining spot in Pittsburgh by clicking here. Bon Appétit.

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