Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Swarthmore

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavola Restaurant

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Springfield

Booked 17 times today

Tavola Restaurant + Bar offers a one of a kind indoor and al fresco dining experience with a newly renovated and impressive outdoor patio featuring golf course views, fire pits, and relaxing atmosphere. Tavola offers an extensive bar menu with a robust wine list, beer list (including seasonals and crafts) and inventive signature cocktails made with fresh ingredients from our on-site vegetable and herb gardens. Tavola is open to the public daily, serving lunch, dinner, drinks and Sunday Brunch, with daily specials accompanied by live acoustic music (see our entertainment calendar for a full schedule). Advance reservations are recommended for all guests through Open Table and private parties are welcomed to contact our management team for accommodations. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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2. Iron Hill Brewery - Media

4.1

Excellent(2521)

Price: Moderate

• American • Media

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

3. Parc

4.8

Exceptional(17313)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 298 times today

Stephen Starr's stylish addition to Rittenhouse Square pays tribute to French cafe culture, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, ideal for a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Parc recalls the chic brasseries of Paris, serving classic French fare in a charming space. Red leather banquettes topped with frosted glass provide a sense of intimacy. Details such as well-worn wooden chairs, vintage framed paintings and photos and antique brass fixtures transport guests across the Atlantic. French doors spill onto a sidewalk terrace covered by a dark red awning perfect for dining "en plein air."

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4. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

4.4

Awesome(7498)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Glen Mills

Booked 165 times today

Since our opening in 2008, Terrain Cafe grew naturally from a small coffee shop nestled in the store to a full-service restaurant offering seasonally inspired brunch, dinner, and beverage menus. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. This specific cafe will always have unique roots, and we'll undoubtedly remain embedded in them as we grow.Our patio is open for walk-ins only!

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5. White Dog Cafe - Wayne

4.6

Exceptional(7651)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Wayne

Booked 90 times today

The White Dog Cafe is known for it's unusual blend of award winning contemporary American cuisine, civic engagement and environmental sustainability. We only use the finest ingredients from farms that practice sustainable farming methods and all of our seafood comes from sustainable sources, while our wine list includes quality varietals from american vineyards.

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6. White Dog Cafe - University City

4.6

Exceptional(5460)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • University City

Booked 108 times today

An iconic restaurant in University City since 1983, White Dog Cafe is a leader in using environmentally sustainable, organic, and local foods from farms within 50 miles. Known for warm hospitality, and inspiring award-winning food, the White Dog's historic three brownstones offer charming and whimsical dog décor and artwork in its many unique dining spaces and outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

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7. Estia Taverna – Radnor

4.8

Exceptional(3309)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Radnor

Booked 35 times today

The stunning restaurant, which is the first of its kind in Radnor, will transport guests to the Greek Islands with an atmosphere reminiscent of an inviting Mediterranean home, and a menu of authentic specialties, simply prepared, that represent the best of Greek cuisine. The restaurant specializes in whole grilled fish, which are flown in from the Greek islands, the shores of Morocco, Tunisia and Portugal, and procured from independent North American fishermen. We have created a welcoming restaurant designed with the comforts of a typical Greek home. We used materials such as hand-chiseled Jerusalem limestone floors, hand woven rugs, vaulted ceilings, antiqued stucco walls, wood plank floors and exposed wood beams to evoke the traditional atmosphere. A series of dining areas feature rustic farm tables, dark wood chairs with beige cushions and dining nooks with upholstered banquettes. The homelike ambiance is accentuated with whitewashed walls.

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8. Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

4.3

Awesome(10251)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 32 times today

Sidewalk Cafe available daily (weather permitting). Due to the high number of group requests we receive & because we are limited on how many groups we can accommodate, an approved proposal and deposit are required for all reservations for 10+ guests. Please contact us at mstrathman@houlihans.com with your request.** Street parking and valet is not available at the restaurant; there are several public parking options in the Rittenhouse Square area. Please note: There is a 15 minute grace period for all reservations. Everyone in your reservation is required to be present before seating. Our last seating is 30 minutes prior to closing time.Thank you!

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9. La Fontana Della Citta

4.3

Awesome(2002)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rittenhouse Square

Booked 39 times today

Jersey Shore pilgrims might be familiar with La Fontana Del Mare ("The Fountain of the Sea"), the award-winning restaurant in Strathmere. Owner Rafael Kupa is excited to bring his most popular dishes to Philly at this new "Fountain of the City," a 100-seat BYOB right off Rittenhouse Square.

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10. Autograph Brasserie

4.7

Exceptional(4083)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Wayne

Booked 72 times today

A modern American brasserie that celebrates those individuals, who left their signature on popular culture. Our contemporary American menu is inspired by the flavors and classic dishes we have come to love using the best ingredients available. Autograph Brasserie serves the finest steaks, fresh seafood and hand-made pastas complemented with an impressive wine and specialty cocktail list. We welcome you to experience the inspiration of these individuals and cuisines.Outdoor Patio is Open!Father's Day - June 16 SundayServing Dinner Menu All Day featuring Brunch Specials from 10-2PM

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John
Philadelphia County •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious lunch of Nicoise Salad, chicken liver parfait , mushroom soup, and profiteroles. Lunch delicious as usual. Service very good. Bar seats full at 2pm, reservations recommended. Take out order of cheeseburger was missing the caramelized onions. Tomato and lettuce are not automatically included on burger and must be requested if desired.
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ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Rittenhouse Square
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4.8
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Michelle
Kansas City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Tabula Gardens is magical from the second you find the sign pointing you along the outdoor seating to enter the restaurant. Everyone is there to ensure that you are enjoying a wonderful experience. Every morsel of food was flavored to provide a symphony of delight. I can't say enough about the service and how they make you feel so special. Joseph, our lead server, made sure everything that arrived was to our liking. He is such a extraordinary server! The food was amazing! I cannot wait to return to Philly, so I can experience the wonders of Talula's Garden.
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Talula’s GardenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Washington Square
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4.9
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Mary Ella
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The setting is rustic greenhouse affect. The service was very good and timely. All items of food were explained so everything was transparent. The mushroom soup was not what I expected but all other items were nicely prepared with lovely presentation
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Terrain Cafe – Glen MillsPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Glen Mills
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4.4
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LaQuana
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
The service was amazing, the food was amazing I would recommend Tavola to my family and friend's. Definitely is a 10/10 and the scenery was overall great.
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Tavola RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Springfield
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4.5
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OpenTable Dinervip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Nov 2024
It took us a very long time to get our food and check.
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Iron Hill Brewery - MediaPrice: Moderate• American• Media
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4.1

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavola Restaurant

2. Iron Hill Brewery - Media

3. Parc

4. Terrain Cafe – Glen Mills

5. White Dog Cafe - Wayne

6. White Dog Cafe - University City

7. Estia Taverna – Radnor

8. Devon Seafood Grill - Philadelphia

9. La Fontana Della Citta

10. Autograph Brasserie

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