Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Southport

17 restaurants available nearby

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1. Blackstones Grille

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Southport

Booked 6 times today

With decades of experience, Blackstones Steakhouse Group is proud of its impeccable service, ambiance and extraordinary food. From juicy cuts of dry-aged steak, and the freshest seafood and raw bar, Blackstones maintains its reputation on offering the ultimate dining experience. Only the best USDA prime beef is used and every cut is carefully dry-aged to provide the perfect concentration of taste, arriving at your table on a piping hot plate, sizzling with flavor. Join us every Thursday for our Classic Prime Rib Special! (Due to significantly increased demand for our "Prime Rib" special, reservations are required). Outdoor Dining - Patio will reopen September 2023! Perfect for football season

2. Artisan

4.8

Exceptional(1711)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southport

Booked 4 times today

Artisan serves New England inspired farm to table cuisine. Located adjacent to the new Delamar Southport hotel, Artisan sets itself apart by offering a menu and an environment that is both refined and relaxed.

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3. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2907)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 49 times today

Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. 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. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.

4. The Cottage

4.7

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 6 times today

THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.

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5. Emmy Squared Pizza - Westport

4.1

Excellent(110)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Westport

Booked 2 times today

Offering quality ingredients and deliciously unique toppings, our signature Detroit-style pizza is marked by its square shape, crispy bottom, fluffy dough, cheesy "frico" crust, and signature sauce stripes. Our famed double-stack burger, the Le Big Matt, was named ‘#1 Best Burger in Nashville’ by The Tennessean and Nashville Lifestyles, voted one of ‘The Best New Burgers In NYC’ by Gothamist, and listed as one of the ‘20 Best Burgers in NYC’ by The Infatuation. The menu also highlights a selection of approachable salads, sandwiches served on pretzel buns, craft beers and cocktails, wine and our homemade frozen pomegranate margarita! Gaining critical claim and an ever-growing cult following, we have expanded the Emmy Squared brand with eight locations across New York City, Nashville, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Louisville. In every neighborhood we join, our team is committed to contributing to the community and practice our company ethos of and unparalleled hospitality.

6. Arezzo Ristorante

4.2

Awesome(930)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Westport

Booked 5 times today

Arezzo Ristorante is a culinary gem that invites you to savor the essence of Italian sophistication. With an ambiance reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, our restaurant transports you to a world where rustic charm meets modern elegance. Amidst warm, earthy tones and soft candlelight, you'll embark on a sensory journey through Italy's diverse regions. Our menu is a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted with passion and precision. From the first bite of our handmade pasta to the last sip of a carefully selected wine, every moment at Arezzo is a celebration of culinary artistry. Our restaurant is perfect for romantic dinners or memorable gatherings with friends and family. Arezzo Ristorante is more than a restaurant; it's a culinary sanctuary where tradition and innovation converge, where every plate tells a story, and where every guest becomes part of our extended family. Come, experience the magic of Arezzo and let your senses wander through the flavors of Italy.

7. Dockside Brewery

4.5

Awesome(563)

Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 11 times today

Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

8. Boca Oyster Bar

4.3

Awesome(1069)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bridgeport

Booked 1 time today

Located at Steelpointe Harbor, a new public realm consisting of a network of streets, open spaces, water views and harbor side strolling, Boca Mediterranean Oyster Bar will be your go-to destination for stunning water views and New England fare.

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9. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6

Exceptional(766)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 1 time today

The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck. Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.

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10. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.6

Exceptional(1456)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 2 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive cabana and patio outdoor dining, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.

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Helenvip
Connecticut •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had Thanksgiving dinner here and loved it! Ambiance great, food excellent. Thanks!
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The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Adamvip
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Terrific meal and great service! Amazing cocktail options as well!
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ArtisanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southport
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Warm welcoming staff, great atmosphere and delicious food and cocktails.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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anne
New York City •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
A great vibe, happy people and delicious food. We sat with four people at a table that seemed to be for 10, we kept thinking other people would be seated with us but that did not happen. It's very loud and a little challenging if you have a hearing issue. Service was a bit slower than expected for the prices. Will definitely be back.
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Blackstones GrillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Southport
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4.4
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Hottietoddievip
San Diego •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food is good. It was cold in the restaurant. Everyone had on their coats out of necessity. Can’t imagine in the full-on winter with that door and seated nearby.
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Emmy Squared Pizza - WestportPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Westport
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4.1

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Blackstones Grille

2. Artisan

3. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4. The Cottage

5. Emmy Squared Pizza - Westport

6. Arezzo Ristorante

7. Dockside Brewery

8. Boca Oyster Bar

9. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

10. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

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