Arizona’s Top 10 Restaurants for Patio Dining in 2026
September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026
This is one of my favorite times of year in Arizona. The weather is finally cooling down, evenings outside feel amazing, and patio reservations are officially back in the rotation.
Give me a beautiful patio, good food, a cocktail and an Arizona sunset, and I’m happy.
If you’re looking for somewhere new for brunch, date night, happy hour or dinner outside, Ranking Arizona released its Top 10 restaurants for patio dining for 2026, based on public voting.
Here are the spots that made this year’s list:
There’s a reason LON’s landed at the top of the list. Located at The Hermosa Inn, the restaurant pairs its beautiful Arizona setting with globally inspired regional cuisine centered around fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The kitchen incorporates techniques like smoking, roasting and wood grilling, while the restaurant’s extensive wine program includes more than 700 varieties. Between the food, wine and atmosphere, this is definitely one to save for a special dinner or date night.
El Chorro is one of those classic Arizona spots that immediately comes to mind when you think about dining outside with beautiful desert surroundings.
It earned the No. 2 spot in Ranking Arizona’s 2026 patio dining vote, making it another one to add to your list for your next outdoor dinner.
Coming in at No. 3 is Quiessence at The Farm.
If you’ve been wanting to explore more of Arizona’s outdoor dining scene this season, add this one to your list for your next evening out.
Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar takes the fourth spot on this year’s list.
Whether you’re planning dinner, drinks or a night out with friends, it’s another voter-favorite patio worth keeping on your radar.
Culinary Dropout at The Yard comes in at No. 5.
It’s another Arizona patio dining favorite and an easy one to save for the next time you’re deciding where to spend an afternoon or evening outside.
For a Scottsdale patio night, Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess landed at No. 6.
Add this one to your list if you’re looking for another outdoor dining option around Scottsdale now that patio weather is back.
Different Pointe of View earned the seventh spot in this year’s ranking.
It’s another Phoenix option to keep in mind when you’re ready to take advantage of cooler temperatures and spend dinner outside.
Old Town Scottsdale makes an appearance with Olive & Ivy at No. 8.
It’s another voter favorite to add to your Scottsdale restaurant rotation, especially now that sitting outside is one of the best ways to enjoy an Arizona evening.
Coming in at No. 9 is elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain.
With Paradise Valley represented several times on this year’s list, there are plenty of options to explore when you’re planning your next patio dinner.
Rounding out the Top 10 is Isabella’s Kitchen.
If you’re working your way through Arizona’s patio dining scene this fall, here’s one more spot to put on your list.
This is the time of year we wait for all summer. The temperatures are cooling down, evenings outside are finally comfortable again, and Arizona’s patios are calling.
Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting friends for happy hour, or just looking for somewhere new to enjoy dinner outside, save this list for the next time you’re deciding where to go.
Now the hardest part is deciding which patio to try first.
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