Al Fresco Dining

August Moon.

Maido also expanded their outdoor dining last year. I like the upper ddeck where you can see everyone and everything.

I'm up for most any al fresco experience but CQ is close to me and also at the top of my list. I can hardly wait for the temps to rise so I can go enjoy the decks as the breeze wends its way through the old trees and the mighty Ohio drifts off into the sunset. I also like dining on my balcony that overlooks a neat little valley filled with trees and has a creek running through it.

I will post this because it was brought up, I would not otherwise break the rules for my own benefit.

If breakfast and lunch is your thing.... Meridian Cafe has five BIG picnic tables outside that are now open.

They are BIG, and sometimes we get just two people sitting there, and if there is no "wait" you are welcome to ask if you can share usually folks will scoot right over!
Check inside with one of us thought just in case!

Bon Appetit!

I can't believe that I forgot to mention Dairy Kastle in my original post! The brats are actually excellent, and I'm a huge fan of the Fat Elvis (banana and peanut butter) milk shake.

I don't think anyone has mentioned the deck at Asiatique....a good place for late night al fresco drinks as well.

martini's italian restaurant. in the summit.

It's especially nice on Thursdays, when right in front of Martini's (and Mitchell's et al) they have entertainment . . . again, relax, have decent food (not gourmet, but decent), good drink, and watch the people while listening to the music.

martini's italian restaurant. in the summit.

It's especially nice on Thursdays, when right in front of Martini's (and Mitchell's et al) they have entertainment . . . again, relax, have decent food (not gourmet, but decent), good drink, and watch the people while listening to the music.

I like Martini's alot. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. I heard they were going independant...is that the case?

I really like the bar menu at Martini's. 6 options for just $2.95 each.

I don't think anyone has mentioned the deck at Asiatique....a good place for late night al fresco drinks as well.

Thanks Sheila, we also have a brand new, awesome, visible sign now after a four year battle with the oversight committee!! I owe you an Asiarita I believe.

Bristol in the Highlands has a neat patio. I think Ramsi's does too. Doesn't Baxter Station open their patio??

I was actually there last night, but the size of our party dictated that we eat inside. Is this the first year that they have tables outside? I don't remember it last year.

Yes, Paul, they did have tables outside last year (I'm referring to Summer '08). I distinctly remember going there with a larger group, and having to decide between waiting an hour to an hour and a half to eat inside, or sitting immediately outside (it was one of those VERY warm evenings, like still close to 90 at 7:00). We chose outside, I ordered something a little too spicy, and damn near broke out in a full body sweat right there on the sidewalk. Lots of forehead mopping going on, and no matter how many mojitos I put away, it just got worse. Not my most pleasant meal, but it was my fault.

Studio's Grille and Pub in New Albany has a large outside courtyard for dining and it is open. If there is a chill the heaters are lit per customer requests.
It is also 3/4 covered with a canopy if the weather is rainy, customers are still able to eat outside without getting wet. We would love to have you dine at our place.

I do like the back patio at Studios...its been a little while since we sat there, but I really like the canvas wall hangings you could sign!! Tremendous stuffed burgers!!

I don't think anyone has mentioned the deck at Asiatique....a good place for late night al fresco drinks as well.

Thanks Sheila, we also have a brand new, awesome, visible sign now after a four year battle with the oversight committee!! I owe you an Asiarita I believe.

And Anderson takes great care of forum members. I don't believe I posted this here, but a few weeks ago my sister in law and 4 of her friends from Philadelphia were in town. We headed to Asiatique that Friday night with a group of probably 15 or so, and the bar area and Lounge-A were both packed. Anderson kindly ushered us into the chef's tasting room (I believe that was what it was called) so we could all sit together. We really appreciated the gesture.

I should also add that if he's in control of the music, prepare for a great time. You won't often hear Flight of the Conchords played in that kind of atmosphere. Good times.

August Moon.

Ditto that. I love that deck. There's a feeling of eating in the middle of a forest.