CityBeat Al Fresco 2019

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arthur's Arthur’s double-decker patio and deck is a quiet, laid-back oasis tucked away on Hyde Park Square. Surrounded by ivy-covered brick and lit by old-fashioned gas lanterns and hanging lights, the outdoor space is the perfect setting to enjoy delicious food and fantastic service. Colorful tablecloths and cloth napkins complete the picture.

Arthur’s carries a wide selection of salads, appetizers and sandwiches, but the burgers are the centerpiece of the menu, which range from classic beef patties to a handmade black bean burger that’s perfect for vegan guests. Other menu favorites include wonton poppers, a cod sandwich, fried cheese and, of course, the Arthur’s brownie.

Guests can load their burgers with included toppings for no extra charge during Burger Madness every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Arthur’s also hosts Trivia with a Twist on Tuesday nights and celebrates half-price hump day on Wednesdays with half-priced beer pints and glasses of wine.

Arthur's, 3516 Edwards Road, Hyde Park, 513-871-5543; 8221 Beechmont Ave., Anderson, 513-388-0152, arthurscincinnati.com.

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3516 edwards rd

CinCinnati, oH 45208

8221 BeeCHmont ave

513.388.0152

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Good times are GrowinG in our Garden!

Join us in Hyde Park every Wednesday for Half Price Hump Day and in Anderson for Thirsty Thursday!

Half priced glasses of wine and pints of draft beer!

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The Brown Dog Café The Brown Dog Café’s 80-by-20-foot patio opens out onto Blue Ash’s sprawling Summit Park. Patrons can take a seat at tables, couches or an outdoor bar and enjoy live music on weekends.

Order brick-oven pizza, burgers, fresh fish and wild game steaks and enjoy specials daily.

The Brown Dog Cafe, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Summit Park, Blue Ash, 513-794-1610, browndogcafe.com.

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Sit. Savor.

4335 Glendale-Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 794-1610 browndogcafe.com

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Fausto at the CAC From local brothers and restaurateurs the Ferrari Brothers, the Contemporary Arts Center’s forthcoming Fausto café will feature California-style cuisine — lighter, vegetable-forward fare with lots of citrus and olive oil.

While the café itself is inside, the quaint and covered streetside patio — part of what architect Zaha Hadid called the museum’s 'Urban Carpet,' a continuous concrete surface that begins at the sidewalk and extends through the lobby curving upward all the way to the skylight at the top of the building — features three tables with seating for nine. Nestled alongside the CAC's glass-encased Kaplan Hall, with a view of changing contemporary art installations and performances from world-renowned artists, dark gray round tables and red chairs are surrounded by seasonally-arranged planters. The menu will change so often that every week will feel like a special item or rotation of ingredients. Fausto’s specialty will be feeding people good food in a creative atmosphere.

Fausto, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, cincycac.org.

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Fausto is a new resturant focusing on seasonal California cuisine from the minds of Tony and Austin Ferrari.

Come see what’s fresh this summer inside the world-renowned Contemporary Arts Center at the heart of downtown Cincinnati.

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cincycac.org/fausto

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KEYSTONE Bar & Grill Kick off al fresco season at one of Keystone Bar & Grill’s spacious, shaded patios at three locations across the Greater Cincinnati area. Settle into a lively corner in Clifton at U Square @ the Loop, which seats 50, or people watch from the Covington patio, which seats 65. Or head to Hyde Park, their largest location, to relax on the 75-seater patio or catch a view from higher up on the balcony above Erie Avenue, which seats 20.

Keystone specializes in made-from-scratch comfort food like its famous mac and cheese. Plated to serve any palate, everyone’s favorite cheesy pasta dish ranges from the classic, original Lovin’ Spoonful to the Fleetwood Mac with pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes. Pair your meal with a craft cocktail, beer or one of many daily drink specials. Visit on Saturdays and Sundays for a boozy brunch with $16 mimosa pitchers and specialty bloody marys.

Keystone Covington, 313 Greenup St., Covington, 859-261-6777; Keystone Clifton, 249 Calhoun St., Clifton Heights, 513-221-5397; Keystone Hyde Park, 3384 Erie Ave., 513-321-2150, keystonebar.com.

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MCCORMICK & Schmick's McCormick & Schmick’s offers a quaint covered patio with seven tables, comfortable seating and a street-side view across from Fountain Square. Twenty-eight guests can be accommodated at a time.

The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood and steaks, and happy hour takes place on the patio 4-6:30 p.m. daily.

Because of its proximity to Fountain Square, there tends to be a lot of energy, and the Square’s entertainment is a part of the McCormick & Schmick’s experience.

McCormick & Schmick's, 21 E. Fifth St., Downtown, 513-7219339, mccormickandschmicks.com.

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pompilios Pompilios is a casual, Italian-American family restaurant specializing in Italian-American cuisine: pasta and meatballs, Italian sausage, lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigiana, risotto balls, toasted raviolis, etc. They also have sandwiches and a kids menu, and a bar menu with flatbreads and specialty burgers. Pompilios offers music outside on Friday and Saturday nights, weather permitting.

The outdoor scene is intimate in parts, while spacious and energetic in others. A beautiful tree spreads over some of the dining area and offers shade on warmer days. The covered dining area is a great place to take in a bocce game or a sporting event on TV. The restaurant has a weekly happy hour 3-6 p.m.

Monday through Friday with discounted food and drinks.

On the patio, they have a specialty drink menu and a threetap beer system featuring a Bocce Brew, a seasonal beer by Braxton Brewing and other local brewers. Pompilios works hard to replicate the warm, family atmosphere that has been the restaurant’s trademark for nearly 85 years.

Pompilios, 600 Washington Ave., Newport, 859-581-3065, pompilios.com.

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Samuel Adams cincinnati Taproom The Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, located across from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery at the Urban Sites’ Film Center Project adjacent to Findlay Market, features a giant indoor taproom and adjacent outdoor patio.

With authentic biergarten tables and benches from Germany, along with a gas firepit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, the more than 3,500-foot paved patio is family- and pet-friendly.

Select from 12 types of draft beers, ranging from Samuel Adams staples to taproom-exclusive beers brewed in the onsite innovation brewery, to drink while you hang.

For snacks, the taproom offers an oversized Bavarian pretzel, cooked to order and served with Samuel Adams Beer Cheese and Inglehoffer mustard. Or check out one of the visiting food trucks or Findlay Kitchen pop-ups. With seating for 105 and standing for 180, there’s plenty of space for everybody. Happy Hour runs 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Industry Night Tuesday offers $2 off drafts for those in the hospitality business.

1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine, samueladams.com, facebook. com/samadamscincy PHOTO : HAILEY BOLLINGER

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TAFT mUSEUM OF ART The Taft Museum of Art's garden patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch, weekend brunch or light bites in a peaceful downtown oasis.

The casual and family-friendly space seats 40 for a changing exhibition-inspired menu and daily specials, plus a full bar.

Indulge in a meal in the tranquil surroundings, seated in the shade under a patio umbrella, or wander the garden itself.

Make a reservation for a full meal or any of their other unique dining opportunities held throughout the year. The light bites menu — cheese plate or hummus and crudités with a glass of wine — is available from 2-4 p.m. on weekdays and 3-5 p.m. on weekends and no RSVP is needed.

Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown, 513-352-5140, taftmuseum.org/dine.

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Dine al fresco at the Lindner Family Café The perfect place to relax and enjoy a delicious lunch, weekend brunch, or light bites in our downtown oasis!

LINDNER FAMILY CAFÉ HOURS Wednesday–Friday Lunch | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Light bites | 2–4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Brunch | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Light bites | 3–5 p.m.

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Visit taftmuseum.org/dine to make a reservation and for more information.

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tillie's lounge & patio Escape the busy bar vibe at the cozy, enclosed patio and upper deck at Tillie’s Lounge. The outdoor space is decorated with Art Deco light features, string lights and fresh floral designs

by WOW Windowboxes. The wooden deck is complete with oscillating fans and heaters, so the outdoor space can be enjoyed even at the height of summer and during the chilly fall and winter months.

Tillie’s features a full bar that includes specialty champagne cocktails, a wide selection of craft brews, wine and seasonal cocktails. Hang out during happy hour for $3 well cocktails and domestic beers, or head over on Thursday nights for trivia. The patio is dog friendly and hosts an array of interactive games like Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Putting Green and the unique A-Hole game. And music and videos are played outside from the inhouse music video system. Tillie’s was recently awarded CityBeat's Best of Cincinnati reader picks for Best Bar in Northside, Best Cocktail Lounge, Best Bourbon Cocktail and Best Trivia.

Tillie's, 4042 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-541-1414, tillieslounge.com.

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the view at shires' Garden The View at Shires' Garden is Cincinnati's newest rooftop restaurant and bar destination, overlooking the city's riverfront and The Banks. Opening in late spring, The View at Shires' Garden will boast a 2,000-square-foot patio for the best al fresco dining and drinking in the Queen City. Relax and enjoy a craft cocktail, exceptional wine and craft beer or fresh, eclectic seasonal small plates from extraordinary culinary and bar teams.

The patio will offer unmatched views and is lined with greenery and various seating arrangements, including intimate dining for groups of two; large, community dining and drinking tables; and smaller seating with fire pit bowls to gather around on chilly nights. An outdoor bar completes the space, with a reverse-side humidor and cigar patio.

During the warmer months, the patio will host live music, entertainment and events. During colder months, a baby grand piano will be played in the main indoor dining room/lounge.

The View at Shires' Garden, 309 Vine St., 10th Floor, Downtown, theviewatshiresgarden.com.

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309 VINE STREET, 10TH FLOOR

Opening in June

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INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY THAT HAS STOOD BEFORE OUR TIME, THE VIEW AT SHIRES’ GARDEN IS THE QUEEN CITY’S NEWEST ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND BAR DESTINATION, FEATURING SEASONAL PLATES, CRAFT COCKTAILS, WINE, AND BEER, ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS. OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, FEATURING LUNCH, DINNER, AND WEEKEND BRUNCH. THEVIEWATSHIRESGARDEN.COM - FACEBOOK.COM/SHIRESGARDEN

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taste of belgium Taste of Belgium at The Banks has two patios: the first sits along Rosa Parks, facing the Freedom Center, and the second patio runs the length of the bistro along Freedom way — facing Smale Riverfront Park and the Ohio River, offering a terrific view of the Roebling Bridge.

The smaller of the patios is sunny during the morning/early afternoon but offers a nice break from the heat in the evening.

The second is sunny for most of the day and heated for those chilly evenings. The airy patio invites guests to sit and stay a while: Sip on a Belgian beer while taking in a river and city view, or try one of the restaurant's Belgian-American dishes, like the super popular Waffle & Chicken.

Happy hour is 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with $2 off any of their 54 drafts, plus $3 well drinks and $3 bistro wines.

Taste of Belgium at The Banks has the best seats for viewing the Friday night fireworks at Great American Ball Park — a great way to end a late dinner.

Taste of Belgium at The Banks, 16 W. Freedom Way, Downtown, 513-396-5800, authenticwaffle.com.

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ENJOY A BIER ON OUR PATIOS Over a dozen authentic Belgian biers available at any of our 4 bistro locations Call 513.396.5800 or go to authenticwaffle.com to reserve a table today OTR | 1135 Vine Street

Clifton | 2845 Vine Street

Rookwood | 3825 Edwards Road

The Banks | 16 W Freedom Way