What better way to enjoy summer than enjoying a cool drink and some great food on an outdoor patio? It’s the perfect way to unwind while enjoying the company of your friends and loved ones. In Cornwall, patio season is alive and well with all kinds of options for those seeking an outdoor food and drink experience. From bustling Downtown hotspots to cozy confines overlooking the St. Lawrence River, you are sure to find a fun venue to soak up the summer rays. Cheers to good times!
Schnitzels European Flavours
158 Pitt Street
(613) 938-8844
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Schnitzels is one of the hottest places to be in the summer. They have seventeen different beers on tap, a myriad of vodkas, whiskeys, liqueurs, and wines, and offer mouth-watering food options. Monday to Friday, they have hoppy hour and offer cheaper drink selections. They also have live music on weekends and a patio that is both cozy and bumbling.
Esca Gourmet Pizza + Bar
317 Pitt Street
(613) 935-5333
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Summer weather, flavourful pizza and patios: it’s so perfect you almost want to cry. Esca’s patio is charming and hip, and offers just the right amount of shade. Their food is beautiful to look at, tastes amazing and will easily impress your friends and family if you post a photo of it online. A definite must.
Jet Set Pub- temporarily closed
1950 Montreal Road
(613) 936-5086
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If you’re looking for a cozy patio that’s perfect for quiet deep conversations while you have a casual drink, then you’ve found your match. Located at the NAV Centre, Jet Set Pub’s patio is hidden away in a private courtyard, with beautiful tall trees that give you just the right amount of sun. Their food is excellent and they have lots of yummy craft beers on tap.
Casa Paolo
1600 Vincent Massey Drive
(613) 938-3706
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Casa Paolo’s fresh and impeccable dishes are great to experience on their cozy patio. Their menu consists of excellent Italian cuisine, which will be sure to please your taste buds. Their patio and food will exceed your expectations and remind you why patio season is the best season.
RCAF Association Wing 424
240 Water Street West
(613) 932-5334
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Similar to the Blue Anchor, this large outdoor patio overlooks the St. Lawrence River. It’s big, beautiful and the landscape is mesmerizing. Eat pub fare and have a few drinks while watching cyclists and families stroll by the water.
Blue Anchor
18396 County Road 2
Summerstown
(613) 931-1720
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Blue Anchor offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River as you eat pub fare and share laughs with your family and friends. It’s no wonder this restaurant is known as having “the patio with the most beautiful view.” Take in the stunning view, and satisfying sounds of the waves crashing as you eat, drink and watch boats pull up to the dock.
Nautica Grill & Wine
15968 County Road 2, Long Sault
(613) 534-2113
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Visit Nautica Grill & Wine in Long Sault for a unique breakfast and lunch experience. Next to the Long Sault Marina, the patio sits next to the water, where you can take countless Instagram-able pictures of the yummy dish you ordered. Its comfort food for food lovers, and well worth the drive – especially in the summer when you can drive with the windows down listening to your favourite tunes.
Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse
960 Brookdale Avenue
613-937-3141
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A roadhouse style restaurant which is a staple to Brookdale Avenue offers fast and friendly service where guests can choose to sit inside and enjoy comfy booths and tv’s or soak up some sunlight in their spacious patio. Renowned for their spinach dips and specialty cocktails as well as their lunch and dinner options, it will surely leave you coming back for more.
East Side Mario’s
1106 Brookdale Avenue
613-937-3278
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Traditional Italian style meals like their popular chicken parmesan and their linguine seafood pasta are sure to whet appetites young and old which is what this establishment is all about. A family friendly restaurant with great servers, great food, and great ambiance located in one of the busiest commercial sections of Cornwall is a must try when visiting.
Mexi’s
58 Pitt Street
613-938-6394
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Situated in downtown Cornwall, this restaurant gives a Californian twist on traditional Mexican cuisine. Enjoy fan favourites such as their chimichangas, enchiladas, and fajitas while enjoying their specialty cocktails. With options of dining inside or enjoying a breeze out on their patio, you will surely fall in love with this Cali-Mex delight.
Lola’s Pub & Grub
616 Pitt Street
613-936-9898
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An American English styled pub lets you jump into the past with their theme of 70’s & 80’s rock and roll. A unique pub that offers live music on Sunday’s and a jukebox to choose a tune of your choice gives the establishment a very vintage and nostalgic ambiance. Famous for their home-made foods like their curd and bacon stuffed meatloaf or their perch rolls will leave your mouth watering if not to say the least. Rain or shine you can sit outside in their covered patio so that one can always enjoy the view outside with friends and family.